CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS — TITLE 5. EDUCATION

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Appendix
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Appendix

Designated Positions	Disclosure Category
Members of the Panel or their designees	I, II
Executive Officer	I, II
Attorney IV	I, II
Attorney III	I, II
Supervisor I	I, II
Analyst II	I, II
Consultants/New Positions	*

* Consultants/new positions shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:

The Executive Officer may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to comply fully with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Executive Officer's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code. (Gov Code Sec. 81008.)

Disclosure Category I:

Persons in this category must report investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments) if the business entity or source provides leased facilities, products, equipment, vehicles, machinery or services (including training or consulting services) of the type utilized by the EAAP.

Disclosure Category II:

Persons in this category must report sources of income* (including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments), from local educational agencies authorized in statute to pursue appeals before the EAAP.

*Filers are not required to report salary, reimbursement for expenses or per diem, or social security, disability, or other similar benefit payments received by the filer or their spouse or registered domestic partner from a federal, state, or local government agency, including a local educational agency.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 1. General Provisions > § 19800. Definitions.
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§ 19800. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to these regulations:

(a) “Final audit report” means:

(1) for an annual audit conducted pursuant to Education Code Section 41020, the report that has been accepted by the Controller pursuant to Education Code Section 14504, and

(2) for any other audit or review conducted by or for a governmental agency that includes one or more apportionment significant exceptions requiring repayment, the report issued following an opportunity to provide a written response to a draft report;

(b) “Panel” means the Education Audit Appeals Panel.

(c) “Parties to the appeal” means the local education agency that is pursuing an appeal to the Panel, the Controller, and any applicant(s) allowed to intervene pursuant to Government Code Section 11440.50.

(d) “Summary review” means the voluntary, informal, summary appeals process set forth in Education Code Section 41344.1(d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41344.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14504, 41020, 41344 and 41344.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-10-2004; operative 5-10-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 1. General Provisions > § 19801. Quorum; Majority Vote; Limitations on Public Comments.
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§ 19801. Quorum; Majority Vote; Limitations on Public Comments.

(a) A quorum shall be two of the three members then constituting the Panel.

(b) All decisions of the Panel shall be by majority vote of the three members then constituting the Panel.

(c) Public comment on each item of a Panel agenda shall be limited to 3 minutes per speaker, provided that the Panel may extend this limit by a uniform amount per speaker.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41344.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 41344.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-10-2004; operative 5-10-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 1. General Provisions > § 19802. Education Audit Appeals Panel — Conflict of Interest Code.
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§ 19802. Education Audit Appeals Panel -- Conflict of Interest Code.

The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the Education Audit Appeals Panel (EAAP).

Members of the Panel, their designees, and the Executive Director must file their statements of economic interests electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other individuals holding designated positions must file their statements with the EAAP. All statements must be made available for public inspection and reproduction under Government Code Section 81008.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 81008, 87300 and 87306, Government Code. Reference: Section 87302, Government Code.

History

1. New division 1.5 and chapter 1 (section 19802) and new section and Appendix filed 3-11-2004; operative 4-10-2004. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-8-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2004, No. 11).

2. Amendment of Appendix filed 6-5-2007; operative 7-5-2007. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 4-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23).

3. Amendment of section, Note and Appendix filed 8-24-2026; operative 9-23-2026 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 7-9-2026 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2026, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 2. Summary Review; Appeals > § 19803. Request for Summary Review Filing; Form of Request for Summary Review; Withdrawal of Request for Summary Review.
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§ 19803. Request for Summary Review Filing; Form of Request for Summary Review; Withdrawal of Request for Summary Review.

(a) To request summary review, a local education agency shall, within 30 days of receipt of the final audit report, file a written Request for Summary Review with the Executive Officer of the Panel and shall:

(1) identify each finding for which summary review is requested; and

(2) set forth the basis for the local education agency's claim, as to each disputed finding, that it was in substantial compliance, as set forth in Education Code Section 41344.1(c).

(b) A local education agency may withdraw a Request for Summary Review at any time prior to issuance of a determination by notifying the Executive Officer of the Panel in writing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41344.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 41344.1, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 2 (sections 19803-19805) and section filed 5-10-2004; operative 5-10-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 2. Summary Review; Appeals > § 19804. Appeal Filing; Form of Notice of Appeal; Withdrawal of Appeal.
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§ 19804. Appeal Filing; Form of Notice of Appeal; Withdrawal of Appeal.

(a) To present an appeal to the Panel, a local education agency shall, within 60 days of receipt of the final audit report or within 30 days of receipt of the determination of a summary review, file a written Notice of Appeal with the Executive Officer of the Panel, identifying each finding being appealed:

(b) A local education agency may withdraw an appeal at any time prior to issuance of a decision by the Panel. The local education agency shall give prompt written notice of the withdrawal:

(1) to the Executive Officer of the Panel,

(2) if the appeal is pending before the Office of Administrative Hearings,

(A) to the administrative law judge assigned responsibility for the matter, or

(B) if the matter has not been assigned to a particular administrative law judge, to the Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings, and

(3) to all parties to the appeal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41344.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41344 and 41344.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-10-2004; operative 5-10-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 2. Summary Review; Appeals > § 19805. Intervention.
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§ 19805. Intervention.

Government Code Section 11440.50, concerning intervention, grant of motion, and conditions, shall apply to appeal proceedings of the Panel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41344.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 41344.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-10-2004; operative 5-10-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 1. General Provisions > § 19811. Qualifications of Auditors.
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§ 19811. Qualifications of Auditors.

(a) Each audit shall be made by a certified public accountant or a public accountant, licensed by the California Board of Accountancy, and selected by the local education agency from a directory of certified public accountants and public accountants deemed by the Controller as qualified to conduct audits of local education agencies published by the Controller not later than December 31 of each year.

(b) Except as provided in subdivision (d) of Education Code Section 41320.1, it is unlawful for a public accounting firm to provide audit services to a local educational agency if the lead audit partner, or coordinating audit partner, having primary responsibility for the audit, or the audit partner responsible for reviewing the audit, has performed audit services for that local educational agency in each of the six previous fiscal years. The Education Audit Appeals Panel may waive this requirement if the panel finds that no otherwise eligible auditor is available to perform the audit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 1. General Provisions > § 19812. Auditing Standards. [Repealed]
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§ 19812. Auditing Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 19812-19814) and section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment moving section 19812 from article 2 to article 1 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 1. General Provisions > § 19813. Materiality Levels for Compliance Auditing. [Repealed]
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§ 19813. Materiality Levels for Compliance Auditing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment of subsections (e) and (e)(2) filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

5. Renumbering of section 19813 to section 19815 and renumbering of section 19815 to section 19813 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

6. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 1. General Provisions > § 19814. Auditor Judgment. [Repealed]
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§ 19814. Auditor Judgment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment of subsections (e) and (l) filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (e), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 6-30-2004 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2004, No. 27).

5. Amendment of subsections (e) and (l) refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including further amendment of subsection (e), transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

7. Amendment of first paragraph, redesignation and amendment of second paragraph of subsection (e) as subsection (e)(1), new subsection (e)(2) and amendment of subsection (l) filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of subsections (d), (e)(1) and (e)(2), new subsection (e)(3), amendment of subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order, including 5-6-2005 emergency amendments, transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

11. Amendment of subsections (e)(3) and (i), new subsection (j), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (k) filed 2-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 2-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order, including renumbering of section 19814 to section 19816 and renumbering of section 19816 to section 19814, transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

13. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 1. General Provisions > § 19810.5. Annual Audit Guide 2020–21. [Repealed]
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§ 19810.5. Annual Audit Guide 2020-21. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14502.1 and 47612, Education Code; and California Constitution, Article XIII, Section 36, subdiv. (e), subpara 7 and Article XI-IIA, Section 1, subdiv. (b), subparas 3(C) and 3(D). Reference: California Constitution Article XIIIB, Section 1.5; and Sections 2574, 14501, 14502.1, 14503, 37700, 41020, 42238.02, 43500, 43501, 43502, 43504, 43505, 43509, 44258.9, 45037, 46300, 47612.5, 47634.2 and 48000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-2021 as an emergency; operative 3-12-2021 (Register 2021, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-8-2021 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-14-2021 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d). Expiration date of emergency extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20 (Register 2021, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-29-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 1. General Provisions > § 19810. Annual Audit Guides.
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§ 19810. Annual Audit Guides.

(a)(1) The “2023-24 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting,” (March 1, 2024), adopted by the Education Audit Appeals Panel, is incorporated by reference for the required financial and compliance audits of the 2023-24 fiscal year.

(2) The “2024-25 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting,” (March 1, 2025), adopted by the Education Audit Appeals Panel, is incorporated by reference for the required financial and compliance audits of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

(3) The “2025-26 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting,” (March 1, 2026), adopted by the Education Audit Appeals Panel, is incorporated by reference for the required financial and compliance audits of the 2025-26 fiscal year.

(4) The “2026-27 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting,” (July 1, 2026), adopted by the Education Audit Appeals Panel, is incorporated by reference for the required financial and compliance audits of the 2026-27 fiscal year.

(b) Each annual guide provides the audit steps, reporting requirements, and other guidance for the required annual financial and compliance audits, subject to auditor judgment where alternative or additional audit steps may be appropriate. Each annual guide is superseded by a supplemental audit guide, if needed, adopted before March 1 of each fiscal year. Each annual guide, including Appendices A, B and C and any applicable supplement, is available on www.eaap.ca.gov/audit-guide, with paper or electronic copies available on request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Article XIII, Section 36 and Article XIIIA, Section 1, California Constitution; and Sections 14502.1 and 47612, Education Code. Reference: Article XIIIB, Section 1.5, California Constitution; and Sections 2574, 14501, 14502.1, 14503, 37700, 41020, 41024, 41480, 42238.02, 43520, 43521, 43522, 44258.9, 45037, 46146, 46300, 47605, 47612, 47614, 48000, 48306, 48313, 51747, 51749, 52060, 53071, 56026, 56340 and 76004, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3 (articles 1-3, sections 19810-19831), article 1 (sections 19810-19811) and section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment of section heading and repealer and new section filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

5. Amendment of section and amendment of the “2014-15 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) filed 3-12-2015 as an emergency; operative 3-12-2015 (Register 2015, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-8-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Amendment of section and the “Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of Note filed 5-21-2015 as an emergency; operative 5-21-2015 (Register 2015, No. 21). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-2015 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2015 and filed 9-10-2015 (Register 2015, No. 37).

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-21-2015 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 8-25-2015 and filed 10-5-2015; amendments effective 10-5-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 41).

9. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-3-2016 as an emergency; operative 3-3-2016 (Register 2016, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-30-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-3-2016 order transmitted to OAL 6-21-2016 and filed 7-27-2016 (Register 2016, No. 31).

11. Amendment of section and amendment of the “2016-17 Guide for Annual Audits for K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) filed 8-3-2016; operative 8-3-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 32).

12. Amendment of section, amendment of the “2016-17 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of Note filed 1-19-2017 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2017 (Register 2017, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-18-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Amendment of section, adoption of the “2017-18 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of Note filed 6-26-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-26-2017 (Register 2017, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-19-2017 order transmitted to OAL 7-13-2017 and filed 8-17-2017 (Register 2017, No. 33).

15. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-26-2017 order transmitted to OAL 10-11-2017 and filed 11-27-2017 (Register 2017, No. 48).

16. Amendment of section and amendment of the “2017-18 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) filed 1-29-2018 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2018 (Register 2018, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-29-2018 order, including amendment of Note and sections P and T of the “2017-18 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference), transmitted to OAL 4-25-2018 and filed 6-7-2018; amendments operative 6-7-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 23).

18. Amendment of the “2018-19 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 6-21-2018 as an emergency; operative 6-21-2018 (Register 2018, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-18-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-21-2018 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-19-2018 and filed 12-5-2018; amendments effective 12-5-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 49).

20. Amendment of the “2018-19 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section and Note filed 2-21-2019 as an emergency; operative 2-21-2019 (Register 2019, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-20-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

21. Amendment of the “2019-20 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 5-13-2019 as an emergency; operative 5-13-2019 (Register 2019, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-12-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

22. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-21-2019 order transmitted to OAL 8-2-2019 and filed 9-16-2019 (Register 2019, No. 38).

23. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-13-2019 order transmitted to OAL 8-30-2019 and filed 10-14-2019 (Register 2019, No. 42).

24. Amendment of the “2019-20 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 3-12-2020 as an emergency; operative 3-12-2020 (Register 2020, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-8-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

25. Amendment of the “2020-21 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 6-3-2020 as an emergency; operative 6-3-2020 (Register 2020, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

26. Emergency filed 6-3-2020 extended 60 days (Executive Order N-40-20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-29-2021 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

27. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-2020 order transmitted to OAL 6-5-2020 and filed 7-16-2020 (Register 2020, No. 29).

28. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-3-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-30-2020 and filed 1-13-2021 (Register 2021, No. 3).

29. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-12-2021 as an emergency; operative 3-12-2021 (Register 2021, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-8-2021 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

30. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-14-2021 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d). Expiration date of emergency extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20 (Register 2021, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-29-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

31. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-7-2022; operative 3-7-2022 (Register 2022, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

32. Amendment of the “2022-23 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 6-27-2022 as an emergency; operative 6-27-2022 (Register 2022, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-27-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

33. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 6-14-2021 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2022, No. 38).

34. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-7-2022 order transmitted to OAL 8-11-2022 and filed 9-22-2022 (Register 2022, No. 38).

35. Repeal of 6-27-2022 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2023, No. 11).

36. Amendment of the “2022-23 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 3-16-2023 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2023 (Register 2023, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2023 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

37. Amendment of the “2023-24 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section and Note filed 7-3-2023 as an emergency; operative 7-3-2023 (Register 2023, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2024 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

38. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-16-2023 order transmitted to OAL 9-7-2023 and filed 10-19-2023 (Register 2023, No. 42).

39. Editorial correction of History 37 (Register 2024, No. 10).

40. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 7-3-2023 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2024, No. 10).

41. Editorial correction of Histories 37 and 40 (Register 2024, No. 11).

42. Amendment of the “2023-24 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section filed 3-15-2024 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2024 (Register 2024, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-11-2024 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

43. Amendment of “2024-25 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section and Note filed 6-24-2024 as an emergency; operative 6-24-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-23-2024 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

44. Expiration of 3-15-2024 emergency amendment on 9-12-2024 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2024, No. 41).

45. Amendment filed 10-23-2024; operative 10-23-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 43).

46. Amendment of “2024-25 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section and Note refiled 12-23-2024 as an emergency; operative 12-23-2024 (Register 2024, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-24-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

47. Amendment of “2024-25 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) and amendment of section and Note refiled 3-12-2025 as an emergency, including further amendment of section and Note; operative 3-25-2025 (Register 2025, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-23-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

48. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-2024 order transmitted to OAL 6-18-2025 and filed 7-28-2025 (Register 2025, No. 31).

49. New subsection (a)(3) filed 8-26-2025; operative 8-26-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 35).

50. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) and amendment of the “2025-26 Guide for Annual Audits of K-12 Local Education Agencies and State Compliance Reporting” (incorporated by reference) filed 3-16-2026 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2026 (Register 2026, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-14-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

51. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-16-2026 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2026 and filed 8-14-2026 (Register 2026, No. 33).

52. New subsection (a)(4) filed 9-1-2026; operative 9-1-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 2. Audit Reports [Repealed] > § 19814.1. Applicability of Audit Procedures by Audit Year. [Renumbered]
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§ 19814.1. Applicability of Audit Procedures by Audit Year. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

4. Amendment filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order, including 5-6-2005 emergency amendments, transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including further amendment of subsection (a)(2), transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

8. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 2-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 2-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order, including renumbering and amendment of section 19814.1 to section 19816.1, transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 2. Audit Reports [Repealed] > § 19815. Report Components. [Repealed]
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§ 19815. Report Components. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 19815-19831) and section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Renumbering of section 19815 to section 19813 and renumbering of section 19813 to section 19815 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

4. New subsection (d)(1), subsection renumbering and amendment of subsection (e)(1) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

6. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

8. Amendment of subsection (e)(3) and new subsection (e)(4) filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

10. Amendment of subsections (e)(3)-(4) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 2. Audit Reports [Repealed] > § 19816.1. Applicability of Audit Procedures by Audit Year. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C3AED134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 19816.1. Applicability of Audit Procedures by Audit Year. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of section 19814.1 to section 19816.1 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

2. New subsections (a)(4), (b)(4) and (c)(1)-(2) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

4. New subsections (a)(5), (b)(5) and (c)(3) filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

6. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) and new subsections (a)(6), (b)(6) and (c)(4) filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

8. Amendment of subsection (a)(6), new subsection (a)(7), amendment of subsection (b)(6) and new subsections (b)(7) and (c)(5) filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order, including amendment of subsection (a)(7), transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

10. New subsections (a)(8), (b)(8) and (c)(6) filed 4-15-2010 as an emergency; operative 4-15-2010 (Register 2010, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-12-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-15-2010 order transmitted to OAL 6-28-2010 and filed 7-23-2010 (Register 2010, No. 30).

12. New subsections (a)(9), (b)(9) and (c)(7) filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

14. Amendment of subsections (a)(9) and (c)(7) filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. New subsections (a)(10) and (b)(10), amendment of subsection (c)(7) and new subsection (c)(8) filed 4-11-2012 as an emergency; operative 4-11-2012 (Register 2012, No. 15). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-8-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-11-2012 order transmitted to OAL 6-26-2012 and filed 7-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 31).

17. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

18. Amendment of subsection (a)(10) filed 2-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 2-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-12-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 4-30-2013 and filed 6-5-2013 (Register 2013, No. 23).

20. New subsections (a)(11), (b)(11) and (c)(9) filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

21. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013 (Register 2013, No. 42).

22. Amendment filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

23. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

24. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 2. Audit Reports [Repealed] > § 19816. Definitions and Enumerations. [Repealed]
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§ 19816. Definitions and Enumerations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order, including renumbering of section 19816 to section 19814 and renumbering and amendment of section 19814 to section 19816, transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

4. New subsections (b)-(b)(5), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (e) and (f)(2), new subsection (f)(4) and amendment of newly designated subsection (l) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (f)(4) filed 3-1-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 9).

7. Amendment of subsections (f)(1)-(f)(4), new subsection (f)(5) and amendment of subsections (h) and (m) filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

9. New subsection (f)(6) filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

11. Amendment of subsections (e) and (f)(6), new subsection (f)(7) and amendment of subsection (h) filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Change without regulatory effect adding subsection (e), relettering subsections and amending newly designated subsection (f) filed 8-20-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 34).

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order, including amendment of subsection (f)(7), transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

14. Amendment of subsection (g)(7) and new subsection (g)(8) filed 4-15-2010 as an emergency; operative 4-15-2010 (Register 2010, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-12-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-15-2010 order transmitted to OAL 6-28-2010 and filed 7-23-2010 (Register 2010, No. 30).

16. Amendment filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Editorial correction of subsection (f)(1) (Register 2011, No. 33).

18. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

19. Amendment of subsection (h) filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

20. Designation of portion of subsection (h) as new subsection (h)(1) and new subsection (h)(2) filed 4-11-2012 as an emergency; operative 4-11-2012 (Register 2012, No. 15). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-8-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

21. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-11-2012 order, including further amendment of subsection (h)(2), transmitted to OAL 6-26-2012 and filed 7-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 31).

22. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

23. Amendment of subsection (h)(2) filed 2-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 2-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-12-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

24. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 4-30-2013 and filed 6-5-2013 (Register 2013, No. 23).

25. Amendment of section heading, new subsection (h)(3) and amendment of subsection (o) filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

26. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 9-5-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 36).

27. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order, including further amendment of subsection (h)(3), transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013; amendments operative 10-17-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 42).

28. Amendment filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

29. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

30. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:50.728831+00:00
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§ 19843. Local Control Funding Formula Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 42238.02, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article 3.1 heading and new section filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer of article 3.1 (sections 19843-19849) and section filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19844. California Clean Energy Jobs Act. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D15BCB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:54.557096+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19844. California Clean Energy Jobs Act. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code; Section 26240, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19845.1. Class Size Reduction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D1B62034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:01.760131+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19845.1. Class Size Reduction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of section 19826.1 to section 19845.1 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

2. Amendment of first paragraph filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19845.2. Class Size Reduction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D1FCED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:05.324061+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19845.2. Class Size Reduction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 4-11-2012 as an emergency; operative 4-11-2012 (Register 2012, No. 15). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-8-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-11-2012 order transmitted to OAL 6-26-2012 and filed 7-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 31).

5. Amendment of first paragraph filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19845. Class Size Reduction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D187BD44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:58.047729+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19845. Class Size Reduction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3.1 heading and renumbering of section 19826 to section 19845 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19846.1. After School Education and Safety Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D296BC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:12.677183+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19846.1. After School Education and Safety Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8482.3, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19846. After School Education and Safety Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D24B0D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:08.859573+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19846. After School Education and Safety Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8482.3, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(2), (a)(5) and (b)(2) filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(4) filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

7. Amendment of first paragraph filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

9. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19847. Proper Expenditure of Education Protection Account Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D2CC7234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:16.083134+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19847. Proper Expenditure of Education Protection Account Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Cal. Const., Art. XIII, Section 36(e)(7), Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Cal. Const., Art. XIII, Section 36(e), Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order, including amendment of section heading, transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013; amendments operative 10-17-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 42).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19848. Common Core Implementation Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D3070A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:19.679502+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19848. Common Core Implementation Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3.1. State Compliance Procedures: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19849. Unduplicated Local Control Funding Formula Pupil Counts. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D3356D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:23.114531+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19849. Unduplicated Local Control Funding Formula Pupil Counts. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 2574(b)(3)(C), 44238.02(b)(3)(B) and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19817.1. Regular and Special Day Classes. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C4D8AB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:16.860821+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19817.1. Regular and Special Day Classes. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

3. Amendment of section heading filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

4. Amendment of first paragraph filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

6. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19817.2. Attendance Reporting. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C5182534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:20.503509+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19817.2. Attendance Reporting. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19817.5. Teacher Certification and Misassignments. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C55EF244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:23.960439+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19817.5. Teacher Certification and Misassignments. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order, including amendment of subsection (c)(2)(B), transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19817. Regular and Special Day Classes. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C48F6D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:13.411369+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19817. Regular and Special Day Classes. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. New first paragraph and amendment of subsection (e) filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

5. Amendment of section heading filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

6. Repealer of article 3 (sections 19817-19841) and section filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19818. Kindergarten Continuance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C5A34E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:27.518191+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19818. Kindergarten Continuance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013 (Register 2013, No. 42).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19819. Independent Study. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C6001434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:31.880515+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19819. Independent Study. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(4) filed 5-12-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 19).

4. New subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(4) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

6. Amendment of subsection (a)(3), repealer of subsection (e), new subsections (e)-(e)2 and amendment of subsection (d) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19820. Continuation Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C67C9734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:35.381607+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19820. Continuation Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (e), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment of subsection (g) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19821.5. California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C6F43834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:42.606968+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19821.5. California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19821. Adult Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C6C36434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:38.847760+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19821. Adult Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (f), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19822. Regional Occupational Centers and Programs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C7277D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:46.095988+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19822. Regional Occupational Centers and Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (f), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19823. Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C792E934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:49.858580+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19823. Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19824.1. Instructional Time. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C853C834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:57.562999+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19824.1. Instructional Time. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19824. Instructional Time. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C7FBE434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:30:53.696076+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19824. Instructional Time. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), new subsections (a)(2)-(4), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsections (a)(7)-(8) and subsections (b)(3)-(4) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of subsection (a)(2) (Register 2006, No. 39).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

6. Amendment filed 2-26-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-25-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-26-2010 order transmitted to OAL 4-28-2010 and filed 6-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 24).

8. New first paragraph and amendment of subsections (b) and (d) filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

10. Amendment of subsections (a)(7), (b), (b)(2), (b)(6), (b)(6)(A), (b)(6)(B), (b)(6)(C), (b)(6)(D), (b)(8), (c), (c)(3), (d), (d)(2), (d)(3) and (d)(4) filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013 (Register 2013, No. 42).

12. Amendment filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19825.1. Community Day Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C8BA5234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:04.638624+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19825.1. Community Day Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19825. Community Day Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C8870D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:01.041547+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19825. Community Day Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19826.1. Class Size Reduction. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C9346434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:34:54.269130+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19826.1. Class Size Reduction. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (d)-(d)(2) and (d)(4) filed 11-10-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 45).

4. Renumbering of section 19826.1 to section 19845.1 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19826. Class Size Reduction. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C8EB2634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:07.947963+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19826. Class Size Reduction. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsections (g) and (g)(2), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. New first paragraph and amendment of subsections (b)(1)(C)1., (c)(1)(C)1. and (e)(4) filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

5. Renumbering of section 19826 to section 19845 filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19827. Morgan-Hart Class Size Reduction Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C962C734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:13.626529+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19827. Morgan-Hart Class Size Reduction Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 52084, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 2-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2004, No. 26.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19828.1. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CA213534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:21.755315+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19828.1. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Change without regulatory effect designating last paragraph as subsection (f) filed 3-21-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 12).

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

4. Amendment of subsection (b)(5) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

6. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (b)(6) and (d) filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

8. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19828.2. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CA791934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:25.670717+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19828.2. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (b)(1), (c), (d), (e)(6) and (e)(6)(F) filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19828.3. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CAC4C804C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:29.918608+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19828.3. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a) and repealer of subsections (e)-(f) filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19828.4. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CB044234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:33.634481+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19828.4. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order, including repealer of subsections (d)-(e), transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(5) filed 9-5-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 36).

4. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19828. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4C9C1FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:17.696802+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19828. Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. New first paragraph and amendment of subsections (b)(1), (c)-(d)(1), (d)(6)(A) and (d)(6)(D) filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19829.5. Classroom Teacher Salaries. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CB797234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:41.270332+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19829.5. Classroom Teacher Salaries. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 41372, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19829.  Ratios of Administrative Employees to Teachers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CB43BC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:37.408708+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19829. Ratios of Administrative Employees to Teachers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013 (Register 2013, No. 42).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19830.1. Early Retirement Incentive. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CBF5F534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:48.957877+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19830.1. Early Retirement Incentive. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19830. Early Retirement Incentive. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CBBB5D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:45.160220+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19830. Early Retirement Incentive. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment adding new first paragraph filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19831. Gann Limit Calculation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CC3F3334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:52.776572+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19831. Gann Limit Calculation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 1.5 of Article XIIIB, California Constitution.

History

1. New section filed 3-15-2004 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2004 (Register 2004, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-13-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-15-2004 order transmitted to OAL 5-6-2004 and filed 6-23-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19832. School Construction Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CC8AE234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:56.460143+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19832. School Construction Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including repealer of section 19832 and renumbering and amendment of former section 19833 to section 19832, transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19833.5. Excess Sick Leave. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CCF8BF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:03.675671+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19833.5. Excess Sick Leave. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19833.6. Notification of Right to Elect California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) Membership. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CD2C0434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:07.085026+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19833.6. Notification of Right to Elect California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) Membership. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-10-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2006 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2006 and filed 9-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 39).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19833. Alternative Pension Plans. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CCC30934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:31:59.793650+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19833. Alternative Pension Plans. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including renumbering of former section 19833 to section 19832 and renumbering and amendment of former section 19834 to section 19833, transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19834. Proposition 20 Lottery Funds (Cardenas Textbook Act of 2000). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CD5F4934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:11.006681+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19834. Proposition 20 Lottery Funds (Cardenas Textbook Act of 2000). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including renumbering of former section 19834 to section 19833 and renumbering of former section 19835 to section 19834, transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19835. State Lottery Funds (California State Lottery Act of 1984). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CD94FF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:14.359274+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19835. State Lottery Funds (California State Lottery Act of 1984). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including renumbering of former section 19835 to section 19834 and renumbering of former section 19836 to section 19835, transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19836. California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CDD6EA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:18.214927+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19836. California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-30-2004 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-14-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-30-2004 order, including renumbering of former section 19836 to section 19835 and renumbering and amendment of former section 19837 to section 19836, transmitted to OAL 12-9-2004 and filed 1-19-2005 (Register 2005, No. 3).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsections (d)-(e) filed 4-14-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 15).

5. Amendment of first paragraph filed 6-9-2006; operative 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

6. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19837.1. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CED26124C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:25.346761+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19837.1. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19837.2. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CF1E1034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:28.831342+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19837.2. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.11, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-2008 as an emergency; operative 6-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-8-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-9-2008 order transmitted to OAL 7-29-2008 and filed 9-9-2008 (Register 2008, No. 37).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19837.3. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CF75F434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:32.442865+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19837.3. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

3. Amendment filed 6-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 6-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-9-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 9-13-2013 and filed 10-17-2013 (Register 2013, No. 42).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19837. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CE81D034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:22.037483+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19837. School Accountability Report Card. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2005 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2005 (Register 2005, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-10-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 3005, No. 3.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-10-2005 order transmitted to OAL 5-24-2005 and filed 6-20-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

3. Amendment adding new first paragraph filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19838. Mathematics and Reading Professional Development. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4CFF75934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:35.999426+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19838. Mathematics and Reading Professional Development. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 99237, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19839. Public Hearing Requirement — Receipt of Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D0430834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:39.629304+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19839. Public Hearing Requirement -- Receipt of Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14501, 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2009 as an emergency; operative 6-29-2009 (Register 2009, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2009 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-29-2009 order transmitted to OAL 10-30-2009 and filed 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 2-12-2013 as an emergency; operative 2-12-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-12-2013 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-12-2013 order transmitted to OAL 4-30-2013 and filed 6-5-2013 (Register 2013, No. 23).

5. Repealer filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-28-2014 order transmitted to OAL 8-25-2014 and filed 10-7-2014 (Register 2014, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19840. Juvenile Court Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D0912834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:43.091523+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19840. Juvenile Court Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-2-2011 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-2-2011 order transmitted to OAL 7-1-2011 and filed 8-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 33).

3. Amendment of subsection (i) and Note filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 3. State Compliance Procedures: Local Education Agencies Other than Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19841. Exclusion of Pupils — Pertussis Immunization. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D0D0A234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:32:46.896669+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19841. Exclusion of Pupils -- Pertussis Immunization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19850. Contemporaneous Records of Attendance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D3886F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:26.892467+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19850. Contemporaneous Records of Attendance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14502.1 and 47612, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2. Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 19850-19854) and section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

3. Amendment of article heading filed 2-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 2-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order, including further amendment of article heading, transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

5. New subsections (c)-(f) filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer of article 4 (sections 19850-19855) and section filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19851.1. Mode of Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D430E434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:34.515921+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19851.1. Mode of Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19851. Mode of Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D3D90034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:30.462274+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19851. Mode of Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of first paragraph and Note, transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 2-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c)(3) filed 5-12-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 19).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

6. Change without regulatory effect renumbering section 19851 to section 19852 and renumbering section 19852 to section 19851, including amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (b), filed 3-1-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 9).

7. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 2-26-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-25-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-26-2010 order transmitted to OAL 4-28-2010 and filed 6-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 24).

9. New first paragraph and amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

11. Repealer of first paragraph and amendment of subsections (a)(4) and (b) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19852. Nonclassroom-Based Instruction/Independent Study. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D47A2234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:38.305492+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19852. Nonclassroom-Based Instruction/Independent Study. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

3. Change without regulatory effect renumbering section 19852 to section 19851 and renumbering section 19851 to section 19852, including amendment of first paragraph, filed 3-1-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 9).

4. Amendment of subsections (c) and (d)(7)(E), new subsections (d)(7)(E)1.-2. and amendment of subsection (e) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19853. Determination of Funding for Nonclassroom-Based Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D4E0AC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:41.809561+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19853. Determination of Funding for Nonclassroom-Based Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

3. Amendment of subsections (c)(4)-(5) filed 2-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 2-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-17-2006 order, including further amendment of subsection (c)(4), transmitted to OAL 4-27-2006 and filed 6-9-2006 (Register 2006, No. 23).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 3-1-2007 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2007, No. 9).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19854.1. Annual Instructional Minutes — Classroom Based. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D57A7B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:49.299486+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 19854.1. Annual Instructional Minutes -- Classroom Based. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2. Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

3. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1.5. Education Audit Appeals Panel > Chapter 3. Audits of California K–12 Local Education Agencies > Article 4. State Compliance Procedures: Charter Schools [Repealed] > § 19854. Annual Instructional Minutes — Classroom Based. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D52ECC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:33:45.817111+00:00
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§ 19854. Annual Instructional Minutes -- Classroom Based. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2. Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 8-26-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-18-2007 as an emergency; operative 5-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-14-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-18-2007 order transmitted to OAL 8-1-2007 and filed 9-10-2007 (Register 2007, No. 37).

5. Amendment of subsections (b) and (d) filed 2-26-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-25-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-26-2010 order transmitted to OAL 4-28-2010 and filed 6-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 24).

7. New first paragraph and amendment of subsections (b) and (d) filed 2-9-2012 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-7-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance filed as to 2-9-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2012 and filed 8-8-2012 (Register 2012, No. 32).

9. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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§ 19855. Charter School Facility Grant Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 14502.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 14502.1, 14503, 41020, 47612.5 and 47634.2. Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 6-13-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-29-2014 or emergency action will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-13-2014 order transmitted to OAL 9-24-2014 and filed 11-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 1. Citation and Definitions > § 1. Citation. [Repealed]
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§ 1. Citation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 1 and 2) filed 9-23-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

4. Amendment of division heading filed 6-8-2004; operative 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 1. Citation and Definitions > § 2. Definitions.
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§ 2. Definitions.

Throughout Division 1 of this title, unless otherwise indicated by the context:

(a) “County superintendent” means the county superintendent of schools having jurisdiction.

(b) “Department or CDE” means the California Department of Education.

(c) “Governing board” means the governing board of a school district maintaining any grade K-12.

(d) “Grade” includes kindergarten, unless otherwise specified.

(e) “High school” includes junior high school, four year high school, senior high school, and continuation high school unless a contrary intention appears, but excludes evening high schools, called “adult schools” in this title.

(1) “Four year high schools” are organized to include grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.

(2) “Junior high schools” are organized to include grades seven and eight; grades seven, eight, and nine; or grades seven, eight, nine, and ten.

(3) “Senior high schools” are organized to include grades 10, 11, and 12; or grades 11 and 12.

(f) “K-12” means kindergarten and grades 1 through 12.

(g) “Pupil” means a person enrolled in any grade K-12, in an ungraded class, or individual instruction.

(h) “Regular day class” means a class maintained during the regular school day, as fixed by the governing board of the school district. Classes in special day and evening and summer schools, juvenile hall schools, remedial classes, and classes for the physically handicapped, mentally retarded, severely mentally retarded, educationally handicapped, and mentally gifted are not regular day classes.

(i) “Regular full-time day school” means a school maintained by a school district during the day, as distinguished from evening or night, for not less than 175 days during the fiscal year and for not less than the minimum school day established by or pursuant to law.

(j) “School” means a public school maintained for a grade or grades, K-12.

(k) “Section” means a section of this code, unless some other code or statute is expressly mentioned.

(l) “State Board or SBE” means the State Board of Education.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsections (b) and (l) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 2. School Sessions [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 1, Subch. 2, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 2 (Sections 10 and 11) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history see Register 70, No. 9.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 3. Flag of the United States [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 1, Subch. 3, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 3 (Sections 20 and 21) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 4. Affirmative Action Employment Programs > § 30. Statement of Policy.
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§ 30. Statement of Policy.

It continues to be the policy of the State Board of Education (SBE) to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons and to promote the total realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing affirmative action employment program. It is the intention of the SBE to implement that policy and to implement sections 44100 through 44105 of the Education Code as added by Chapter 1090 of the Statutes of 1977 (S.B. 179 ).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Chapter 4 (Sections 30 and 31); Article 4 (Sections 44100-44105) of Chapter 1, Part 25, Division 3, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 4 (Sections 30-36) and new Chapter 4 (Sections 30 and 31) filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 39; 75, No. 39; 74, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 4. Affirmative Action Employment Programs > § 31. Development and Implementation of Programs.
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§ 31. Development and Implementation of Programs.

Each public education agency will develop and implement an affirmative action employment program for all operating units and at all levels of responsibility within its jurisdiction.

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§ 50. Access to Public Records of the California Department of Education.

(a) Inspection of the original copy of any public record of the California Department of Education (CDE) (as defined by Government Code sections 6252(d) and 6254) will be permitted during regular office hours of the CDE, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, California 95814.

(b) Requests to inspect such records should be filed with the Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction at least five working days prior to the requested inspection date in order to insure availability.

(c) Requests for inspection should be as specific as possible in identifying the records desired.

(d) Original copies of public records shall not be removed from the office of the custodian thereof.

(e) If search by a state employee for the records requested, inspection of the public record will be subject to the payment of the fees required by section 18473 of this title.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; and Section 6253, Government Code. Reference: Section 6253, Government Code.

History

1. New Chapter 5 (§§ 50-51) filed 1-23-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 4).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, subsections (a) and (e) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 5. Public Records > § 51. Obtaining Copies of Public Records.
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§ 51. Obtaining Copies of Public Records.

Copies of public records may be obtained from the custodian thereof through the procedure provided in Section 18471.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code; and Section 6253(a), Government Code. Reference: Sections 6253(a), 6256 and 6257, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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Appendix

Designated Employees	Disclosure Categories
Headquarters Offices:	
Chief Deputy Superintendent	I, II, VI
Deputy Superintendent	I, II, VI
All Career Executive Assignment classes	I, II, VI
All exempt positions, including those authorized for boards and commissions	I, II, VI
Accounting Administrator (All levels)	III, IV, V
Agricultural Education Consultant	III, IV, V
American Indian Education Consultant	III, IV, V
Associate Governmental Program Analyst	III, IV, V
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (CFIRD*)	III, IV, V, VI
Associate Management Auditor	I, II
Associate Editor of Publications	III, IV, V, VI
Attorney (All levels)	I, II, VI
Bilingual/Migrant Consultant	III, IV, V
Business Services Officer (All levels)	III, IV, V
Child Development Assistant	III, IV, V
Child Development Consultant	III, IV, V
Child Nutrition Assistant	III, IV, V
Child Nutrition Consultant	III, IV, V
Child Nutrition Supervisor (All levels)	III, IV, V
Departmental Construction and Maintenance Supervisor	I, III, IV, V
Digital Composition Specialist	II III, IV, V, VI
Education Administrator (All levels)	III, IV, V
Education Fiscal Services Administrator	III, IV, V
Education Fiscal Services Assistant	III, IV, V
Education Fiscal Services Consultant	III, IV, V
Education Programs Administrator (CFIRD*; all levels)	III, IV, V, VI
Education Programs Assistant	III, IV, V
Education Programs Assistant (CFIRD*)	III, IV, V, VI
Education Programs Consultant	III, IV, V
Education Programs Consultant (CFIRD*)	III, IV, V, VI
Education Research and Evaluation Administrator	III, IV, V
Education Research and Evaluation Consultant	III, IV, V
Education Research and Evaluation Assistant	III, IV, V
Graphic Designer (All levels)	III, IV, V, VI
Health Careers Education Consultant	III, IV, V
Information Technology Associate	III, IV
Information Technology Manager (All levels)	III, IV
Information Technology Specialist (All levels)	III, IV
Information Technology Supervisor (All levels)	III, IV
Labor Relations Officer	III, IV
Legislative Representative	I, II, VI
Nutrition Education Administrator	III, IV, V
Nutrition Education Assistant	III, IV, V
Nutrition Education Consultant	III, IV, V
School Administration Field Representative	I, III, IV, V
School Administration Representative (Specialist)	I, III, IV, V
School Health Education Consultant	III, IV, V
Senior Architect	I, III, IV, V
Senior Management Auditor	I, II
Staff Services Analyst	III, IV, V
Staff Services Analyst (CFIRD*)	III, IV, V, VI
Staff Services Management Auditor	I, II
Staff Services Manager (All levels)	III, IV, V
Staff Services Manager (CFIRD*; all levels)	III, IV, V, VI
Supervising Field Representative	I, III, IV, V
Supervising Management Auditor	I, II
Training Officer	IV
Transportation Program Consultant	III, IV, V
State Special Schools:	
Site Superintendent or Director of a Special School or Center	I, III, IV, V, VI
All Director of Dietetics positions	IV
All Physician positions	IV
Automotive Equipment Operator	IV
Building Maintenance Worker	IV
Business Manager	II IV, VI
Business Services Officer I (Supervisor)	IV, VI
Carpenter	IV
Chief Engineer	IV
Chief of Plant Operations	IV
Custodian Supervisor	IV
Electrician	IV
Locksmith	I IV
Painter	I IV
Registered Nurse	IV
Senior Accounting Officer/Supervisor	IV, VI
Staff Services Manager (State Special Schools; all levels)	IV, VI
Stationary Engineer	IV
Supervising Cook (All levels)	IV
Supervising Counselor	IV, VI
Supervising Registered Nurse	IV
Supervisor Groundskeeper	IV
Supervisor of Building Trades	IV
Supervisor of Residence Programs	IV, VI
Consultants/New Positions	**

* Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division

** Consultants/new positions shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:

The Chief Deputy Superintendent may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Chief Deputy Superintendent's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict-of-interest code. (Gov. Code, § 81008.) Disclosure Categories:

Category I.

Positions designated in this category shall report interests in real property located in California.

Category II.

Positions designated in this category shall report investments, business positions, and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) that:

a. Are subject to, or be of the type to be subject to, approval, monitoring, or certification by CDE.

b. Provide, or is likely to provide, goods, leased facilities, equipment, machines, vehicles or services, including consulting or training services, to CDE.

c. Receive, or is likely to receive, grant funding or other money from CDE.

Category III.

Positions designated in this category shall report investments, business positions, and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) subject to, or be of the type to be subject to, approval, monitoring, or certification by the employee's division or organizational unit.

Category IV.

Positions designated in this category shall report investments, business positions, and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) that provide, or of the type that provide goods, leased facilities, equipment, machines, vehicles or services, including consulting or training services, to the employee's division or organizational unit.

Category V.

Positions designated in this category shall report investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) if the business entity or source is of the type to receive grants or other funding from or through the designated position's division or organizational unit.

Category VI.

Positions designated in this category shall report investments, business positions and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) are educational publishers, or vendors of instructional materials that are, or may be, utilized by public schools in California.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 6. California Department of Education—Conflict of Interest Code > § 70. General Provisions.
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§ 70. General Provisions.

The Political Reform Act, Government Code sections 81000, et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate Conflict of Interest Codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has adopted a regulation, 2 Cal. Code of Regulations section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code, which can be incorporated by reference, and which may be amended by the FPPC to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings. Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the FPPC, along with the attached Appendix in which officials and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, are hereby incorporated by reference and constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the California Department of Education (CDE), except as provided below.

Designated employees shall file statements of economic interests with the agency. The statement of economic interest for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be filed electronically with the FPPC.

Exception: As provided in 2 Cal. Code of Regulations section 18730(b)(1), the definitions contained in the Political Reform Act of 1974 shall apply to the terms used in this Code except that neither the term “investment” nor the term “business entity” shall operate to exclude any private school in California, whether or not such school is operated for profit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 87300 and 87304, Government Code. Reference: Sections 87300, et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New chapter 6 (sections 70-78) filed 12-17-76; designated effective 2-1-77. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 10-6-76 (Register 76, No. 51).

2. Repealer of chapter 6 (sections 70-78) and new chapter 6 (section 70 and Appendix) filed 2-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-1-80 (Register 81, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 3-2-94; operative 4-1-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-25-94 (Register 94, No. 9).

4. Amendment of Appendix, list of designated employees, filed 11-8-99; operative 12-8-99. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 46).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subchapter heading, section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

6. Amendment of general provisions and Appendix filed 6-23-2020; operative 7-23-2020 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 5-28-2020 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2020, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 1. General Provisions > Subchapter 7. Plans to Alleviate Racial and Ethnic Segregation of Minority Students [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 1, Subch. 7, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-28-91 order repealing subchapter 7 (sections 90-101) transmitted to OAL 10-16-91 and filed 11-7-91 (Register 92, No. 8).

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§ 200. Admittance to First Grade from Kindergarten.

A child who has been lawfully admitted to a public school kindergarten in California may be placed in the first grade at the discretion of the administration of a school district if it determines that the child is ready for first grade work.

(a) The governing board shall adopt regulations setting forth the procedures to be followed.

(b) The procedures adopted shall insure that a kindergarten pupil placed in the first grade meets the following minimum criteria:

(1) The child is at least five years of age.

(2) The child has attended a public school kindergarten for a long enough time to enable school personnel to evaluate his ability.

(3) The child is in the upper five percent of his age group in terms of general mental ability.

(4) The physical development and social maturity of the child are consistent with his advanced mental ability.

(5) The parent or guardian of the child has filed with the school district a written statement approving placement in the first grade.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 1: Section 33031 and 33037, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 200-202, 300-307, 350-353) filed 9-23-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 201. Admission to High School.

The school district maintaining a high school shall admit pupils in accordance with the grade organization of the schools maintained and the maturity and achievement of the pupils as follows:

(a) A pupil shall be admitted to the high school shown if he has completed at least the grade indicated.

Admitting	
Grade	Completed High School

Grade 6	Junior high school
Grade 8	Four year high school
Grade 9	Senior high school (having grades 10, 11, and 12)
Grade 10	Senior high school (having grades 11 and 12)

(b) A pupil may be admitted to a high school who in the judgment of personnel of the district described in Education Code Section 48020 or 48030, as appropriate, is capable of profiting from the instruction offered, regardless of the grade he has completed.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 202. Exclusion of Pupils with a Contagious Disease.

A pupil while infected with any contagious or infectious disease may not remain in any public school.

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§ 300. Duties Generally.

Every pupil shall attend school punctually and regularly; conform to the regulations of the school; obey promptly all the directions of his teacher and others in authority; observe good order and propriety of deportment; be diligent in study; respectful to his teacher and others in authority; kind and courteous to schoolmates; and refrain entirely from the use of profane and vulgar language.

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§ 301. Duty to Refrain from Certain Conduct. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 6-23-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Duties of Pupils > § 302. Pupils to be Neat and Clean on Entering School.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2A9DE2724C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 302. Pupils to Be Neat and Clean on Entering School.

A pupil who goes to school without proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness or neatness of dress, may be sent home to be properly prepared for school, or shall be required to prepare himself for the schoolroom before entering.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Duties of Pupils > § 303. Duty to Remain at School.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2A9FB7334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:19:48.000435+00:00
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§ 303. Duty to Remain at School.

A pupil may not leave the school premises at recess, or at any other time before the regular hour for closing school, except in case of emergency, or with the approval of the principal of the school.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Duties of Pupils > § 304. Leaving Room at Recess.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AA1DA134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:19:51.452578+00:00
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§ 304. Leaving Room at Recess.

Every pupil shall leave the schoolroom at recess unless it would occasion an exposure of health.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Duties of Pupils > § 305. Pupil Responsible for Care of Property.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AA3D5E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:19:54.955752+00:00
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§ 305. Pupil Responsible for Care of Property.

A pupil who defaces, damages, or destroys any school property or willfully or negligently injures another pupil or school employee is liable to suspension or expulsion, according to the nature of the offense.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Duties of Pupils > § 306. Explanation of Absence.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AA66DF24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:20:44.853557+00:00
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§ 306. Explanation of Absence.

A principal or teacher may require satisfactory explanation from the parent or guardian of a pupil, either in person or by written note, whenever the pupil is absent a part or all of a school day. The explanation shall not be required until the day following.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Duties of Pupils > § 307. Participation in School Activities Until Departure of Bus.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AA8B7E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:20:48.438396+00:00
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§ 307. Participation in School Activities Until Departure of Bus.

A pupil for whom the district provides transportation facilities may be required to remain at school to participate in activities approved by the superintendent of schools or by the governing board until the departure of the pupil in the vehicle to which he has been assigned.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 3. Privileges of Pupils > § 350. Fees Not Permitted.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AAC61634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:20:55.535611+00:00
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§ 350. Fees Not Permitted.

A pupil enrolled in a school shall not be required to pay any fee, deposit, or other charge not specifically authorized by law.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 3. Privileges of Pupils > § 351. Work or Services Required of Pupils.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AAE5D334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:20:59.264389+00:00
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§ 351. Work or Services Required of Pupils.

A pupil shall not be required to perform any work or services that may be detrimental to his health.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 3. Privileges of Pupils > § 352. Detention During Recess or Noon Intermission.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AB031F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:02.937833+00:00
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§ 352. Detention During Recess or Noon Intermission.

A pupil shall not be required to remain in school during the intermission at noon, or during any recess.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 3. Privileges of Pupils > § 353. Detention After School.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AB254D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:06.663802+00:00
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§ 353. Detention After School.

A pupil shall not be detained in school for disciplinary or other reasons for more than one hour after the close of the maximum school day, except as otherwise provided in Section 307.

Credits

Note: Specific authority cited for Section 350: Section 5 of Article IX, California Constitution.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1.1. Record of Verification of Absence Due to Illness and Other Causes > § 420. Absences Allowable as Attendance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2ADBFCE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:56.788851+00:00
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§ 420. Absences Allowable as Attendance.

Absence due to any one or more of the following causes, when verified in accordance with this article, is allowable as attendance in a regular full-time day school as defined in Section 2(i) maintained by a district and in a school or class maintained by a county superintendent of schools:

(a) Illness.

(b) Quarantine directed by a county or city health officer.

(c) Having medical, dental, or optometrical services rendered.

(d) Attending funeral services of a member of the pupil's immediate family to the extent of not more than one day if the service is conducted in California and not more than three days if the service is conducted outside of California. Members of an immediate family are, for purposes of this subsection, those relationships set out in Education Code Section 45194 except that references therein to “employee” shall be deemed to be references to “pupil.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 1.1: Section 46000, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 1.1 (§§ 420 through 424) filed 2-24-70; designated effective 7-1-70 (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1.1. Record of Verification of Absence Due to Illness and Other Causes > § 421. Method of Verification.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AE0B7D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:00.436287+00:00
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§ 421. Method of Verification.

(a) Any of the following persons may verify an absence due to illness or quarantine:

(1) A school or public health nurse.

(2) An attendance supervisor.

(3) A physician.

(4) A principal.

(5) A teacher.

(6) Any other qualified employee of a district or of a county superintendent of schools assigned to make such verification.

(b) The verification shall be made in accordance with any reasonable method which establishes the fact that the pupil was actually ill or under quarantine if the method has been approved:

(1) In the case of a school district, by resolution of the governing board entered in its minutes.

(2) In the case of a school or class maintained by a county superintendent of schools, by resolution of the county board of education entered in its minutes.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1.1. Record of Verification of Absence Due to Illness and Other Causes > § 422. Recording of Absence Due to Illness or Quarantine.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AE4AF734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:04.179018+00:00
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§ 422. Recording of Absence Due to Illness or Quarantine.

(a) Absence due to illness or quarantine shall, in the first instance, be recorded on attendance accounting forms and in state school registers in the same manner as any other absence is recorded.

(b) After a person authorized to make verification has determined that an absence is due to illness or quarantine, such fact shall be recorded as follows:

(1) If attendance records are kept manually and on the negative basis, the absence entry shall be circled with blue or black ink. If attendance records are kept manually and on the positive basis, an attendance entry shall be made and circled with blue or black ink. Circled entries may be recorded as attendance in the total attendance column.

(2) If attendance records are made by machine, an appropriate symbol shall be used to identify verified absences due to illness or quarantine on monthly attendance summary forms. Absences so identified may be recorded as attendance in the total attendance column.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1.1. Record of Verification of Absence Due to Illness and Other Causes > § 423. Prolonged Illness.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AE7E3C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:07.635530+00:00
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§ 423. Prolonged Illness.

A pupil who contacts an illness of a prolonged nature or who has been a victim of an accident which will prevent attendance for a prolonged period shall be counted as absent due to illness only until such time as he is able and starts to receive instruction in home, hospital, or sanitorium, or is given instruction by other means. No absence due to illness shall be credited as attendance beyond the current school year.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1.1. Record of Verification of Absence Due to Illness and Other Causes > § 424. Prior Registration and Attendance Required.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AEA7BD04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:11.946632+00:00
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§ 424. Prior Registration and Attendance Required.

Absence due to illness or quarantine shall not be credited for a pupil prior to his having been registered and in attendance upon a school or class.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 400. Attendance Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AB821334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:16.384041+00:00
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§ 400. Attendance Records.

Records of attendance of every pupil in the public schools shall be kept for the following purposes:

(a) For apportionment of State funds.

(b) To insure general compliance with the compulsory education law, and performance by a pupil of his duty to attend school regularly as provided in Section 300.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 46000, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 1 (§§ 400-408) filed 2-24-70; designated effective 7-1-70 (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 401. Forms and Procedures for Recording Attendance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2ABBF1C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:20.149200+00:00
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§ 401. Forms and Procedures for Recording Attendance.

(a) Elementary school attendance shall be kept in a state school register, as required by section 44809, except when a central file is maintained as authorized by Education Code section 44809.

(b) High school attendance (including junior high school) shall be kept on forms approved by the California Department of Education.

(c) In all high schools, except those listed in (d) of this section, each teacher shall be required to submit to the principal, at least once each school day, a report of attendance for each period of the day in which he conducts classes, listing the names of all pupils absent in any period.

(d) In all classes for adults, continuation schools, and classes, and regional occupational centers and programs, attendance shall be reported to the supervising administrator at least once each school month.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44809 and 46000, Education Code. Reference: Section 44809, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 402. Attendance that May be Counted.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2ABF74334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:23.893151+00:00
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§ 402. Attendance That May Be Counted.

For apportionment purposes, attendance of a pupil upon schools or classes maintained by a school district or a county superintendent may be counted when the pupil is present during the time lawfully prescribed for the school or class in which he is enrolled and when such attendance meets the requirements prescribed by Education Code Section 46300. In addition, if the pupil is enrolled in summer school his attendance may be counted only if the summer school meets the requirements of Education Code Section 12400.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 403. Pupils Enrolled for the Minimum School Day.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AC281744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:27.266102+00:00
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§ 403. Pupils Enrolled for the Minimum School Day.

Subject to the provisions of Sections 402, 404, and 405, for apportionment purposes a pupil enrolled in a regular day class or a special day class for the minimum school day applicable to him (except pupils whose attendance is recorded by clock hour) is deemed present for the entire school day, unless he is absent for the entire school day prescribed by the local governing board under Education Code Section 46100.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 404. Pupils Whose Attendance is Reported by Clock Hour.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AC540934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:30.765324+00:00
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§ 404. Pupils Whose Attendance Is Reported by Clock Hour.

Subject to the provisions of Sections 402 and 405, a pupil enrolled in a class described in Section 406 is deemed present, and he shall not be counted or recorded as absent for apportionment purposes, unless he is absent the entire clock hour.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 405. Actual Attendance Counted.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AC8C3044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:34.496697+00:00
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§ 405. Actual Attendance Counted.

For apportionment purposes, in a situation described in (a), (b), or (c) of this section, only a pupil's actual attendance upon regular day school or class shall be counted. Such attendance shall be recorded in clock hours.

(a) Admission Charge.

For some period of time during his regularly programmed school day he attends or engages in a school sponsored function or activity for which he pays a fee, an admission, or participation charge, except for fees authorized for adult education (Education Code Sections 52612 and 52613).

(b) Work Experience Class. He is enrolled in a work experience class.

In this case, his attendance is the sum of the hours of his actual attendance upon the regular school plus the hours of attendance in the work experience class which meet the requirements of Section 46300 of the Education Code.

(c) Excused from Regular Schools or Class.

Whenever a pupil is excused from a school or class to attend or participate in a function or activity which does not meet the requirements of Section 46300 of the Education Code.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 406. Attendance Reported by Clock Hour.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2ACDCC134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:38.286538+00:00
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§ 406. Attendance Reported by Clock Hour.

Attendance shall be reported in clock hours for the following:

(a) Pupils enrolled for less than the minimum school day.

(b) Pupils in classes for adults wherever held pursuant to the Education Code.

(c) Pupils enrolled in work experience programs.

(d) Pupils in continuation education schools or classes.

(e) Pupils in regional occupational centers or regional occupational programs.

(f) Pupils in summer schools.

(g) Physically handicapped pupils.

(1) Adults and minors receiving individual instruction in home or hospital.

(2) Pupils sixteen years of age or over who are enrolled in an occupational training program, i.e., sheltered workshop, pursuant to Education Code Section 46500.

(h) Educationally handicapped minors receiving individual instruction in home or hospital or children's institution pursuant to Education Code Section 46511.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (g)(1) filed 3-19-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 407. Attendance Recorded in Minutes. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AD1C3B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:41.895794+00:00
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§ 407. Attendance Recorded in Minutes. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-19-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 12).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-19-91 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 408. Computation of Attendance for Classes Recorded in Minutes. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AD434B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:45.435028+00:00
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§ 408. Computation of Attendance for Classes Recorded in Minutes. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-19-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 12).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-19-91 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 1. Attendance Records and Accounting > § 409. Deduction of Attendance of Pupils in Remedial Classes Maintained by a County Superintendent. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AD6CCC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:21:49.199905+00:00
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§ 409. Deduction of Attendance of Pupils in Remedial Classes Maintained by a County Superintendent. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 6-25-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-19-91 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 2. Emergency Average Daily Attendance* > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 2, Art. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0846A130082211ED8D5EF78B0829F50C
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:18.740924+00:00
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* See Sections 15100-15106 for decrease in A.D.A. due to excessive ratio of pupils to classroom teachers.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 2. Emergency Average Daily Attendance* > § 428. Material Decrease.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AEF5DD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:22.265690+00:00
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§ 428. Material Decrease.

A decrease in the average daily attendance is material for the purposes of Education Code Section 46392 when at least ten percent of the students who would normally attend a school do not attend on any one day. Any decrease in attendance at a necessary small school, as defined in Education Code Section 42283 is material for the same purpose. The average daily attendance of the school during either the month of May or the month of October of the same school year, at the District's option, shall be used to determine the normal attendance of a school for purposes of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33112 (a) and 46392, Education Code. Reference: Section 46392, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2 (Section 428) filed 2-24-70 as an emergency; designated effective 7-1-70 (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 4-15-70 (Register 70, No. 16).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. New subsections (d) and (e) filed 12-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 50).

5. Amendment filed 11-16-89; operative 12-16-89 (Register 89, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 2. Emergency Average Daily Attendance* > § 429. Inability to Maintain Schools for the Prescribed Minimum Fiscal Year. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2AF292234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:22:26.079075+00:00
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§ 429. Inability to Maintain Schools for the Prescribed Minimum Fiscal Year. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33112(a) and 41422, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41422 and 46392, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 50).

2. Repealer filed 11-16-89; operative 12-16-89 (Register 89, No. 46).

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§ 430. Definition.

(a) “Pupil” means a person who is or was enrolled in a school.

(b) “Adult Pupil” means a person who is or was enrolled in school and who is at least 18 years of age.

(c) “Eligible Pupil” means a person 16 years or older or who has completed Grade 10.

(d) “Pupil Record” means information relative to an individual pupil gathered within or without the school system and maintained within the school system, regardless of the physical form in which it is maintained. Essential in this definition is the idea that any information which is maintained for the purpose of second party review is considered a pupil record.

(1) “Mandatory Permanent Pupil Records” are those records which are maintained in perpetuity and which schools have been directed to compile by California statute, regulation, or authorized administrative directive.

(2) “Mandatory Interim Pupil Records” are those records which the schools are directed to compile and maintain for stipulated periods of time and are then destroyed as per California statute, regulation, or authorized administrative directive.

(3) “Permitted Pupil Records” are those records having clear importance only to the current educational process of the student.

(e) “District” means a local school district or county or state operated special school or private or out-of-state school for which California tax revenues pay all or part of the tuition.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 3: Section 33031 and 49062, Education Code and 20 U.S.C. § 1232(g). Reference: Section 49062, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 430-432) and new Article 3 (Sections 430-438) filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 3. Individual Pupil Records > § 431. Responsibilities of Local Governing Boards.
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§ 431. Responsibilities of Local Governing Boards.

(a) Local governing boards shall designate a certificated employee as custodian of records. Such employee shall be charged with districtwide responsibility for implementing board policies relating to pupil records.

(b) The principal of each school or a certificated designee shall be responsible for the implementation of board and district policies relating to the pupil records maintained in that school.

(c) Each district shall establish written policies and procedures for pupil records which implement Education Code Section 49060, and Title 5 regulations relating to pupil records. Such procedures and policies shall:

(1) Guarantee access to authorized persons within 5 days following the date of request;

(2) Assure security of the records; and

(3) Enumerate and describe the pupil records collected and maintained by the district.

(d) All anecdotal information and assessment reports maintained as a pupil record shall be dated and signed by the individual who originated the data.

(e) The district shall notify parents in writing at least annually of their rights in regard to pupil records as per Education Code Section 49063.

(f) When a parent's dominant language is not English, the district shall make an effort to:

(1) Provide interpretation of the pupil record in the dominant language of the parent, or

(2) Assist the parent(s) in securing an interpreter.

(g) Neither the pupil record, nor any part thereof, shall be withheld from the parent or eligible pupil requesting access.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 432. Varieties of Pupil Records.

(a) The principal of each school shall keep on file a record of enrollment and scholarship for each pupil currently enrolled in said school.

(b) Local school districts shall not compile any other pupil records except mandatory or permitted records as herein defined:

(1) “Mandatory Permanent Pupil Records” are those records which the schools have been directed to compile by California statute authorization or authorized administrative directive. Each school district shall maintain indefinitely all mandatory permanent pupil records or an exact copy thereof for every pupil who was enrolled in a school program within said district. The mandatory permanent pupil record or a copy thereof shall be forwarded by the sending district upon request of the public or private school in which the student has enrolled or intends to enroll. Such records shall include the following:

(A) Legal name of pupil.

(B) Date of birth.

(C) Method of verification of birth date.

(D) Sex of pupil.

(E) Place of birth.

(F) Name and address of parent of minor pupil.

1. Address of minor pupil if different than the above.

2. An annual verification of the name and address of the parent and the residence of the pupil.

(G) Entering and leaving date of each school year and for any summer session or other extra session.

(H) Subjects taken during each year, half-year, summer session, or quarter.

(I) If marks or credit are given, the mark or number of credits toward graduation allows for work taken.

(J) Verification of or exemption from required immunizations.

(K) Date of high school graduation or equivalent.

(2) “Mandatory Interim Pupil Records” are those records which schools are required to compile and maintain for stipulated periods of time and are then destroyed as per California statute or regulation. Such records include:

(A) A log or record identifying those persons (except authorized school personnel) or organizations requesting or receiving information from the record. The log or record shall be accessible only to the legal parent or guardian or the eligible pupil, or a dependent adult pupil, or an adult pupil, or the custodian of records.

(B) Health information, including Child Health Developmental Disabilities Prevention Program verification or waiver.

(C) Participation in special education programs including required tests, case studies, authorizations, and actions necessary to establish eligibility for admission or discharge.

(D) Language training records.

(E) Progress slips and/or notices as required by Education Code Sections 49066 and 49067.

(F) Parental restrictions regarding access to directory information or related stipulations.

(G) Parent or adult pupil rejoinders to challenged records and to disciplinary action.

(H) Parental authorizations or prohibitions of pupil participation in specific programs.

(I) Results of standardized tests administered within the preceding three years.

(3) “Permitted Records” are those pupil records which districts may maintain for appropriate educational purposes. Such records may include:

(A) Objective counselor and/or teacher ratings.

(B) Standardized test results older than three years.

(C) Routine discipline data.

(D) Verified reports of relevant behavioral patterns.

(E) All disciplinary notices.

(F) Attendance records not covered in the Administrative Code Section 400.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (2)(E) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 433. Maintenance and Security of Pupil Records.

(a) The custodian of records shall be responsible for the security of pupil records maintained by the district and shall devise procedures for assuring that access to such records is limited to authorized persons.

(b) Records for each individual pupil shall be maintained in a central file at the school attended by the pupil, or when records are maintained in different locations a notation in the central file as to where such other records may be found is required.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 3. Individual Pupil Records > § 434. Access to Pupil Records.
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§ 434. Access to Pupil Records.

Access to pupil records should be in accordance with Education Code Sections 49069 and 49073 through 49077.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 3. Individual Pupil Records > § 435. Procedure for Access to Pupil Records.
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§ 435. Procedure for Access to Pupil Records.

(a) Authorized organizations, agencies, and persons from outside the school whose access requires the consent of the parent or the adult pupil must submit their request to view the records, together with any required authorization, to the chief school administrator or the custodian of records.

(b) The chief school administrator or the custodian of records or a certificated designee shall be responsible during the inspection for interpretation of the records where necessary and for prevention of their alteration, damage, or loss. In every instance of inspection of pupil records by persons who do not have assigned educational responsibility, an entry shall be made in the access log of said record, indicating the name of the person(s) granted access, the reason access was granted, the time and circumstances of inspection, and the records inspected.

(c) Unless otherwise judicially instructed, the school district shall, prior to the disclosure of any pupil records to organizations, agencies, or persons outside the school pursuant to a court order, give the parent or adult pupil at least three days' notice, if lawfully possible within the requirements of the judicial order, of the name of the requesting agency and the specific records requested. Such notification shall be provided in writing, if practicable. Only those records related to the specific purpose of the court order shall be disclosed.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 3. Individual Pupil Records > § 436. Rights of Parents and Adult Pupils.
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§ 436. Rights of Parents and Adult Pupils.

A parent or an adult pupil may challenge the content of any pupil record according to the procedures established by Education Code Sections 49069 and 49070. A hearing panel may be convened to aid the superintendent or board in deciding whether a challenge should be sustained, as specified in Education Code Section 49071.

Information shall be corrected or removed if it is: (1) inaccurate, (2) an unsubstantiated personal conclusion or inference, (3) a conclusion or inference outside of the observer's area of competence, or (4) not based on the personal observation of a named person with the time and place of the observation noted.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 437. Retention and Destruction of Pupil Records.

(a) No additions except routine updating shall be made to the record after high school graduation or permanent departure without the prior consent of the parent or adult pupil.

(b) Mandatory permanent pupil records shall be preserved in perpetuity by all California schools according to Chapter 2, Division 16, Part I, of this title.

(c) Unless forwarded to another district, mandatory interim pupil records may be adjudged to be disposable when the student leaves the district or when their usefulness ceases. Destruction shall be in accordance with Section 16027 of this title during the third school year following such classification.

(d) Permitted pupil records may be destroyed when their usefulness ceases. They may be destroyed after six months following the pupil's completion of or withdrawal from the educational program.

The method of destruction shall assure that records are not available to possible public inspection in the process of destruction.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 3. Individual Pupil Records > § 438. Transfer of Records.
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§ 438. Transfer of Records.

(a) When a pupil transfers to another school district or to a private school, a copy of the pupil's Mandatory Permanent Pupil Record shall be transferred upon request from the other district or private school. The original or a copy must also be retained permanently by the sending district. If the transfer is to another California public school, the pupil's entire Mandatory Interim Pupil Record shall be forwarded. If the transfer is out of state or to a private school, the Mandatory Interim Pupil Record may be forwarded. Permitted pupil records may be forwarded. All pupil records shall be updated prior to such transfer.

(b) If the pupil is a within-California transfer, the receiving school shall notify parents of the record transfer. If the student transfers out of state, the sending district may notify the parents of the rights accorded them. The notification shall include a statement of the parent's right to review, challenge, and receive a copy of the pupil record, if desired.

(c) Pupil records shall not be withheld from the requesting district because of any charges or fees owed by the pupil or his parent. This provision applies to pupils in grades K-12 in both public and private schools.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 2. Records of Pupils > Article 4. Records Identifying and Accounting for Project-Connected Pupils > § 450. Records Identifying Project-Connected Pupils.
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§ 450. Records Identifying Project-Connected Pupils.

The following procedure shall be used, and the following records kept, in identifying project-connected pupils defined in Education Code Section 41931:

(a) On October 31 or on the last day of school preceding October 31, each school district contemplating the filing of an application for an apportionment under the provisions of Article 14 of Chapter 5 of Part 24 of the Education Code shall identify each pupil who has enrolled in the regular full-time day schools of the district subsequent to the commencement of any project defined in Education Code Section 41930, and whose parent or guardian has moved into the district subsequent to the commencement of such project. The record of identification shall include, but is not limited to, each of the following items of information which shall be verified by an employee of the school district:

(1) Name of pupil enrolled.

(2) Grade in which enrolled.

(3) Name of parent or guardian.

(4) Address of parent or guardian.

(5) Date parent or guardian moved into district.

(6) Name of employer of parent or guardian.

(7) Address of such employer and location of employment.

(8) Date of beginning such employment.

(9) Signature of school district employee verifying information.

(10) Dates on which re-examinations required by subsection (c) of this section were made.

(11) Date pupil enrolled in the regular full-time day schools.

(b) The pupil identified in (a) above shall include only those pupils whose parents or guardians are employed by a contractor or subcontractor in connection with the project or by the State of California whose work is in connection with the project. Upon verification of the information required in (a) above and the filing of a certification by the parent or guardian of each pupil that such parent or guardian moved into the area subsequent to the commencement of the project primarily for the purpose of securing employment or being employed in connection with the project, such pupil shall be determined to be in addition to the number of children who would otherwise normally be expected to be in the district pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Section 41931.

(c) Periodically throughout the school year, but not less than three times during such year, the district shall re-examine the employment status of the parent or guardian of each project-connected pupil. The date of any change of employment shall be indicated and the new employer noted on the identification record of the pupil.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41931, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Article 6 (Section 450) to Article 4 (Section 450) filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

2. Amendment and new Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.5. Leroy Greene Assessment of Academic Achievement > § 800. General Testing Provisions.
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§ 800. General Testing Provisions.

To be eligible for incentive funding available under the voluntary Pupil Testing Incentive Program pursuant to Education Code Section 60640(a), a school district must certify that it administered an approved test to all pupils enrolled in grades two through ten or in as many of those grades as are operated by the school district during the time specified by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(a) Each pupil enrolled in the school district during the school district's testing period shall be given an achievement test of basic academic skills, including pupils in subgroups that may have been exempt from testing in the past.

(b) School districts shall make whatever arrangements are necessary to ensure that pupils in alternative education programs or programs conducted off-campus are tested including, but not limited to, pupils enrolled in the school district's continuation school, independent study, or community day school.

(c) Make-up sessions shall be scheduled to permit pupils who were not present during the initial test administration to complete the achievement test of basic academic skills.

(d) A parent or guardian may submit to the school a written request to excuse his or her child from any or all parts of the achievement test of basic academic skills. Such requests must be initiated by the parent or guardian and no school official shall solicit such a written request on behalf of any child.

(e) If a pupil would not be tested pursuant to Section 802(a), the school in which the pupil is enrolled shall test the pupil upon the written request of the pupil's parent or guardian that his or her pupil be tested with any or all parts of the achievement test of basic academic skills. Such testing must be conducted during the same testing window during which other pupils in the same grade are tested.

(f) Achievement tests of basic academic skills are to be selected from among those currently approved for use by the California State Board of Education pursuant to Education Code section 60604(d).

(g) School districts shall use more than one approved test, if necessary, to produce scores for all pupils in the required curriculum areas of reading, spelling, written expression, and mathematics.

(h) Pupils in special education programs may be tested with an achievement test of basic academic skills with necessary adaptations or accommodations including, but not limited to, large print, braille, extended time or the use of a reader or scribe. Pupils tested with adaptations or accommodations shall be counted for the $5 per-pupil tested apportionment pursuant to Education Code section 60640(a).

(i) Oral language proficiency assessments do not qualify as achievement tests of basic academic skills.

(j) School districts may administer an achievement test of basic academic skills to pupils enrolled in grades other than two through ten, but such pupils may not be counted for the $5 per-pupil tested apportionment pursuant to Education Code section 60640(a).

(k) Pursuant to Education Code section 60641(a), the State Superintendent of Public Instruction has designated that achievement tests shall be administered during the fall, or beginning of the school year, between 5 and 25 percent of the school district's instructional days, or during the spring, or end of the school year, between 70 and 90 percent of the school district's instructional days.

Credits

Note: Authority: Sections 33031 and 60605(g), Education Code. Reference: Sections 60603(a) and (c), 60604(a)(1), (c), and (d), 60605(b), 60640 and 60641, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3.5 (section 800) and section filed 5-22-96 as an emergency; operative 5-22-96 (Register 96, No. 21). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-19-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 96, No. 38).

3. New subchapter 3.5 (section 800) and section refiled 9-19-96 as an emergency; operative 9-20-96 (Register 96, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 97, No. 24).

5. New subchapter 3.5 (sections 800-802) and section filed 6-11-97; operative 6-11-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 24).

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§ 801. Reporting Test Results.

For purposes of Education Code section 60641(b), school districts shall give a written report of individual pupil results to the pupil's parent or guardian no later than 40 school days following the date on which the school district received the results of the achievement testing of basic academic skills.

Credits

Note: Authority: Sections 33031 and 60605(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 60641(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-11-97; operative 6-11-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 24).

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§ 802. Waiver Criteria.

(a) To establish compliance with Education Code sections 60640 and 60641, school districts may request a waiver of the requirement under Education Code section 60640(a) that all pupils be tested from the California State Board of Education pursuant to Education Code sections 33050-33053. The California State Board of Education shall approve the waiver for one or more of the following types of pupils:

(1) Special Education pupils whose Individualized Education Programs (IEP) provide for, and the school district implements, an alternative means for determining the pupils' academic progress.

(2) Pupils who have not received at least thirty (30) months of instruction in the core curriculum, given primarily in the English language, and the school district implements an alternative means for determining the pupils' academic progress. This provision would only apply if an approved test in the pupils' primary language was not available for purchase.

(3) Pupils who entered school with no reading skills in any language and have been enrolled continuously in the school district for fewer than 180 days.

(4) Pupils who were not present during the test administration or at any required make-up sessions.

(5) Pupils in special programs other than continuation school, independent study, community day school, or those programs identified in (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection, who were not tested due to extraordinary circumstances such as home/hospital study or traveling outside the country.

(b) When the California State Board of Education approves a waiver of testing all pupils, school districts shall report the numbers of pupils exempted in each waiver category to the California Department of Education.

(c) When the California State Board of Education approves a waiver of testing all pupils, school districts shall assess the progress in basic academic skills of each pupil not tested using an alternative means appropriate to the pupil's level of language proficiency.

(d) When the California State Board of Education approves a waiver of testing all pupils, school districts shall report the results of the pupil's alternative assessment to the pupil's parent or guardian within 40 school days of the date that the results of the alternative assessment are obtained.

(e) Should the California State Board of Education approve any waiver of testing all pupils under this section, the $5.00 per pupil incentive funds shall be apportioned solely with respect to each pupil actually tested in compliance with Education Code sections 60640 and 60641.

(f) For the 1996-97 school year only, school districts may submit to the California State Board of Education requests to use tests not approved by the California State Board of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority: Sections 33031 and 60605(g), Education Code. Reference: Sections 33050-33053, 60640 and 60641, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-11-97; operative 6-11-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.8. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 3.8, Refs & Annos
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History

1. New subchapter 3.8 (sections 1000-1000.7) and section filed 2-8-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-8-2007 (Register 2007, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer of subchapter 3.8 (sections 1000-1000.7) by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 1. General > § 850.5. School District Liability. [Repealed]
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§ 850.5. School District Liability. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60603, 60604 and 60613, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

5. Repealer of section and amendment of Note filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

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§ 850. Definitions.

For the purposes of these regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Accommodations” means resources documented in a pupil's individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan which the pupil regularly uses in the classroom for instruction and/or assessments(s) and that are either utilized in the assessment environment or consist of changes in procedures or materials that increase equitable access during the assessment. Accommodations cannot fundamentally alter the comparability of achievement test scores.

(b) “Achievement tests” means any summative standardized test that measures the level of performance that a pupil has achieved on state-adopted content standards.

(c) “Adaptive engine” refers to the mechanism utilized in a computer-adaptive assessment that selects the difficulty of grade-level test questions throughout an assessment based on pupil responses.

(d) “Alternate assessments” are any CAASPP achievement tests as provided in Education Code section 60640(k) and the test materials developed to measure the level of performance for pupils with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the consortium summative assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics pursuant to Education Code section 60640(b)(1) or are unable to take an assessment of science pursuant to Education Code section 60640(b)(2), even with resources.

(e) “Assessment management system” means the test operations management system which is a set of web applications that manage the registration of pupils for tests, machine or hand scoring of test items, integration of item scores into an overall test score, and delivery of scores to the data warehouse.

(f) “Assessment technology platform” means the underlying computer systems on which CAASPP applications run. It is comprised of two components, the assessment management system and the test delivery system.

(g) “California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)” are the alternate assessments and corresponding test materials in ELA, mathematics, and science as provided for in Education Code section 60640(k) for pupils with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The CAAs are the successor alternate assessments for ELA, mathematics, and science as identified in Education Code section 60640(b)(3).

(h) “California Spanish Assessment (CSA)” is the primary language assessment and corresponding test materials in Spanish for Reading Language Arts/Literacy pursuant to Education Code section 60640(b)(5)(E) and (j).

(i) “California Science Test (CAST)” is the assessment and corresponding test materials for science pursuant to Education Code section 60640(b)(2)(B) that measures the degree to which pupils are achieving the state-adopted standards in science pursuant to former Education Code section 60605.85.

(j) “Change of construct” means a modification of the concept or skills being tested that fundamentally alters the meaning and comparability of achievement test scores.

(k) “Data Warehouse” means a comprehensive storehouse of test registrations and results and a system to generate reports on, or extracts of, that data.

(l) “Designated supports” are resources which the pupil regularly uses in the classroom for instruction and/or assessment(s) and that are available for use by any pupil for whom the need has been indicated, prior to the assessment administration, by an educator or a team of educators (with parent/guardian and pupil input as appropriate) or specified in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan.

(m) “Instructional supports” are all supports, including those supports documented in a pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan, that may be used in daily instruction and for assessment(s), including language and physical supports.

(n) “Local educational agency (LEA)” means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or direct-funded charter school as described in Education Code section 47651. LEA superintendent, for purposes of these regulations, includes an administrator of a direct-funded charter school.

(o) “Nonpublic schools (NPS)” are nonpublic, nonsectarian schools as set forth in Education Code section 56034.

(p) “Operational” means a test administration that produces valid and reliable results which are used for public reporting purposes and for which pupil score reports are required to be issued, pursuant to Education Code sections 60640 and 60641. Operational tests do not include tests still under development, such as pilot or field tests.

(q) “Primary language assessment” means a test as provided in Education Code section 60640(b)(5)(E) and (j) and its corresponding test materials in each primary language for which a test is available.

(r) “Pupil” refers to a student enrolled in a California public school.

(s) “Pupils with the most significant cognitive disabilities” means pupils with a disability or disabilities as defined under title 20 United States Code section 1401(3) that significantly impact(s) cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior and who require extensive, direct individualized instruction and substantial supports to achieve measurement on academic standards, provided that:

(1) The identification of a pupil as having a particular disability as defined in IDEA shall not determine whether or not a pupil is a pupil with the most significant cognitive disabilities; and

(2) A pupil with the most significant cognitive disabilities must not be identified as such based solely on the pupil's previous low academic achievement or the pupil's previous need for accommodations to participate in general statewide or local assessments.

(3) For purposes of this definition, “adaptive behavior” means behavior essential for someone to live independently and to function safely across three domains of daily life skills: conceptual (e.g., language, functional academics, self-direction, money management, and time concepts); social (e.g., interpersonal skills, responsibility, self-esteem, wariness/naivete, follow rules, etiquette, and social problem solving); and practical (e.g., activities of daily living, occupational skills, safety, healthcare, and travel).

(t) “Recently arrived English learner” means a pupil designated as an English Learner (EL) who is in their first 12 months of attending a school in the United States as specified in Education Code section 60603(v), as determined after April 15th of the previous school year.

(u) “Registration system” means the mechanism that provides administrators with the tools to manage users and pupils participating in CAASPP computer-based assessments. The system uses a role-specific design to restrict access to certain tasks based on the user's designated role as well as manage pupils' default test settings, designated supports, and accommodations.

(v) “Remote test session” means a test session administered through an online system where either the student(s) or the test administrator/test examiner is not on-site.

(w) “Resource(s)” refers to a universal tool, designated support, accommodation or an unlisted resource approved pursuant to section 854.9. Resources (including approved unlisted resources) do not change the construct of the assessment.

(x) “Scribe” is an employee of the LEA or a person assigned by an NPS to implement a pupil's IEP who has electronically agreed to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit and has received training to transcribe a pupil's responses to the format required by the test. A pupil's parent, guardian, or sibling is not eligible to be the pupil's scribe.

(y) “Significant medical emergency” is a significant injury, trauma, or illness (mental or physical) that precludes a pupil from taking the achievement tests. An injury, trauma, or illness is significant if the pupil has been determined by a licensed physician to be unable to participate in the tests.

(z) “Test Administration Manual (TAM)” means the instructions provided by the CAASPP contractor or consortium for the purpose of training and administration of the respective CAASPP tests and which must be adhered to in order to ensure the security of valid and reliable tests and the reporting of accurate results.

(aa) “Test administrator” is an employee or contractor of an LEA or an NPS who has electronically agreed to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit and has received training to administer the CAASPP achievement tests.

(ab) “Test delivery system” consists of the electronic systems used to display test items through an adaptive engine; accept and store item responses; score items; and restrict access to outside sources. The test delivery system includes technology required to administer computer-based tests.

(ac) “Test examiner” is an employee or contractor of an LEA or an NPS who has electronically agreed to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit and has received training to administer the CAA tests. A test examiner must be a certificated or licensed LEA staff member.

(ad) “Test materials” include, but are not limited to, administration manuals, administrative materials, assessment management system, practice tests, scratch paper, and test answer documents.

(ae) “Test proctor” is an employee of an LEA, or a person assigned by an NPS, to implement a pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan, who has electronically agreed to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit and has received training designed to prepare him or her to assist the test examiner in the administration of tests.

(af) “Track” is a type of attendance or instructional schedule for schools with year-round education programs pursuant to Education Code section 37670.

(ag) “Translator” is a person who has been assigned to translate the test directions into the pupil's primary language pursuant to section 854.5, who has electronically agreed to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit as identified in section 859(d), and who has received training specifically designed to prepare him or her to assist the test administrator or test examiner in the administration of the assessments pursuant to Education Code section 60640. A pupil's parent, guardian, or sibling is not eligible to be the pupil's translator. A translator must be:

(1) an employee of an LEA;

(2) an employee of the NPS; or

(3) a person supervised by an employee of an LEA or an employee of the NPS.

(ah) “Universal tools” are resources of the CAASPP tests that are available to all pupils.

(ai) “Unlisted resource(s)” means an instructional support that a pupil regularly uses in daily instruction and/or assessment that has not been previously identified as a universal tool, designated support or accommodation. Because an unlisted resource has not been previously identified as a universal tool, designated support or accommodation, it may or may not change the construct of the assessment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 37670, 47605, 47605.8, 47651, 56034, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60615, 60640, 60641, 60642.5 and 60642.6, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. 1401(3) and 6311(b)(1)(E); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New subchapter 3.75 (sections 850-874) and section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New subchapter 3.75 (sections 850-874) and section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. New article 1 heading, amendment of subsection (c), new subsections (g)-(h) and amendment of Note filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (f), repealer of subsections (g)-(h) and amendment of Note filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. Repealer of subsection (d), subsection relettering, new subsections (f)(1)-(g) and amendment of Note filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

10. Amendment of subsections (a), (f)(1) and (g), new subsections (h)-(m) and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2004; operative 2-3-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 6).

11. Amendment filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

12. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

13. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

14. Amendment of subchapter heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Amendment of subchapter heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b), subsection relettering, new subsection (c), amendment of subsection (d), new subsections (e), (j), (o), (t), (v), (w) and (ab), repealer of subsection (i), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (f), (i), (k), (l), (m), (p), (q), (u), (x), (aa) and (ac)-(ag), and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

17. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

18. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order, including amendment of subsections (t), (v), (aa) and (ai), transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016; amendments effective 5-18-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 21).

19. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

20. Amendment of subsections (z), (ac), (ae), (ag), (ai) and (ak) and amendment of Note filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

21. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

22. Amendment of subsection (h), repealer of subsections (m)-(n), (q) and (ab)-(ac), new subsection (v), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (q) and (t) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 876. Golden State Seal Merit Diploma.

For the purposes of the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma:

(a) “Demonstration of mastery” or “demonstrate mastery” means earning a scaled score of 370 or above on a California Standards Test (CST), as set forth in Education Code Section 60642.5, or a performance level of recognition, honors, or high honors on a Golden State Examination (GSE).

(b) Mastery must be demonstrated on six separate GSEs or high school level CSTs, not including the Algebra I CST, General Mathematics CST, and Integrated Mathematics 1 CST.

(c) Students may not use both a CST and the GSE in the same course of study to demonstrate mastery of the curriculum under Education Code Section 51452.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 51450 and 51451, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51450, 51451 and 51452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2004; operative 4-22-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 17).

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§ 851. Pupil Testing.

(a) With the exception of pupils exempt pursuant to section 852, LEAs shall administer the achievement tests, and may administer the primary language assessment, to each eligible pupil as defined in section 851.5 who is enrolled in an LEA during the school's or track's selected testing period (excluding any extension period pursuant to section 855(b)(4)).

(b) The testing conducted shall be consistent with the pupil's grade of enrollment as noted in CALPADS on the first day that the pupil started testing in any component of the achievement test. Testing shall be conducted within the school's or track's available testing window pursuant to section 855.

(c) No later than start of the 2014-2015 school year, for the purposes of the CAASPP System, a charter school which is not an LEA as defined in Education Code section 60603(o) shall test with, dependent on, the LEA that granted the charter or was designated the oversight agency by the State Board of Education (SBE).

(d) LEAs shall make arrangements for the testing of all eligible pupils in alternative education programs or programs conducted off campus, including, but not limited to, non-classroom based programs, continuation schools, independent study, community day schools, county community schools, juvenile court schools, or NPSs.

(e) No test may be administered in a home or hospital except by a test administrator or test examiner. No test shall be administered to a pupil by the parent, guardian, or sibling of that pupil. This subdivision does not prevent classroom aides from assisting in the administration of the test under the supervision of a test administrator or test examiner, provided that the classroom aide does not assist his or her own child, and that the classroom aide electronically agrees to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47651, 48645.1, 60603, 60605 and 60640, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (d), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 98, No. 44).

5. New article 2 heading and amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order, including amendment of subsection (d), transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

7. Amendment of article heading filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

9. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

10. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

11. Amendment of article heading, subsections (a)-(b) and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

12. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Amendment of article heading, section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

15. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (e) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

17. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 2-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

18. Amendment of subsection (b) refiled 7-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-30-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Amendment of subsection (b) refiled 10-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 10-31-2017 (Register 2017, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-29-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

20. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2017 order, including amendment of article heading and subsections (a)-(c), transmitted to OAL 12-12-2017 and filed 1-25-2018; amendments operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

21. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 7-11-2019; operative 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

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§ 852. Pupil Exemptions.

(a) Each year the LEA shall notify parents or guardians of their pupil's participation in the CAASPP assessment system in accordance with Education Code section 60604.

(b) The notification to parents or guardians, as defined in subdivision (a), shall include a notice of the provisions outlined in Education Code section 60615.

(c) A parent or guardian may annually submit to the school a written request to excuse his or her child from any or all parts of any test provided pursuant to Education Code section 60640 for the school year. If a parent or guardian submits an exemption request after testing has begun, any test(s) completed before the request is submitted will be scored and the results reported to the parent or guardian and included in the pupil's records. An LEA and its employees may discuss the CAASPP assessment system with parents and may inform parents of the availability of exemptions under Education Code section 60615. The LEA and its employees shall not solicit or encourage any written exemption request on behalf of any child or group of children.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60604, 60605, 60607, 60612, 60615, 60640 and 60641, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

8. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2004; operative 2-3-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 6).

9. Repealer of subsection (a) designator and subsection (b) filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

10. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

12. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 853.5. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160(b).

History

1. New section filed 2-3-2004; operative 2-3-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

3. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsections (a), (b), (c), (c)(3), (d), (d)(7), (d)(9)-(12), (e)(3)-(4), (f)(11)-(12), (g), (g)(7), (g)(9) and (h), new subsections (d)(13)-(14), (e)(5) and (i), and repealer of subsections (f)(13)-(14), transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

8. Amendment filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order, including amendment of subsections (d)(10) and (f)(1), transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016; amendments effective 5-18-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 21).

10. New subsections (d)(14) and (f)(13) filed 2-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 2-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. New subsections (d)(14) and (f)(13) refiled 7-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-30-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. New subsections (d)(14) and (f)(13) refiled 10-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 10-31-2017 (Register 2017, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-29-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2017 order, including repealer of section, transmitted to OAL 12-12-2017 and filed 1-25-2018; repealer operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

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§ 853.6. Instructional Supports and Resources on California Alternate Assessments (CAA). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160(b).

History

1. New section filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

3. Repealer filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

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§ 853.7. Use of Designated Supports for English Learners. [Repealed]

Note: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 200.2.

Credits

History

1. New section adopted as part of Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (b)(10), transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016; amendments effective 5-18-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 21).

4. New subsection (b)(14) filed 2-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 2-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. New subsection (b)(14) refiled 7-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-30-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. New subsection (b)(14) refiled 10-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 10-31-2017 (Register 2017, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-29-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealer filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

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§ 853.8. Unlisted Resources. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Section 60640, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1412(a)(16); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

3. Repealer filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

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§ 854. Advance Preparation for the Tests. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605, 60611 and 60640, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

9. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

11. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 856. Justification for Exceeding Cap on Use of Alternate Assessments.

(a) An LEA shall annually notify the CDE in writing, within 30 calendar days of a request from the CDE, if in any CAASPP achievement test administration the LEA intends to test more than one percent of the total number of pupils who are assessed using an alternate assessment aligned with alternate achievement standards based on state-adopted content standards. The following information shall be included in such notice:

(1) The CDS code(s), name(s), and representative contact information for the LEA; and

(2) Justification as to why the LEA needs to exceed the one percent cap on the use of an alternate assessment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Section 60640, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6311(b)(2)(D)(ii)(II).

History

1. New section filed 2-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 2-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2000, No. 21.

2. New section refiled 7-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-30-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 10-31-2017 (Register 2017, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-29-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2017 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 12-12-2017 and filed 1-25-2018; amendments operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

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§ 858. CAASPP Test Site Coordinator.

(a) At each test site, including, but not limited to, each elementary, middle, and high school or other grade-span designated school, each charter school, each court-school, each school or program operated by an LEA, and all other public programs serving pupils, inclusive, the superintendent of the LEA or the LEA CAASPP coordinator shall designate a CAASPP test site coordinator from among the employees of the LEA. The CAASPP test site coordinator, or the site principal or his or her designee, shall be available to the LEA CAASPP coordinator by telephone through July 31 of the following school year for purposes of resolving discrepancies or inconsistencies in materials or errors in reports.

(b) The CAASPP test site coordinator's responsibilities shall be those defined in the contractor's(s') and CDE's administrative manuals and documentation, and shall include, but are not limited to, overseeing the test site's preparation, coordination, training, registration, administration, security, and reporting of the CAASPP tests.

(c) The CAASPP test site coordinator shall be responsible for following the duties set forth in section 859.

(d) The CAASPP test site coordinator shall be responsible for the training of test examiners, translators, proctors, and scribes.

(e) The CAASPP test site coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring that all designated supports, accommodations and unlisted resources are correctly entered into the registration system and provided to the pupil(s) identified to receive the designated supports, accommodations and/or unlisted resources.

(f) The CAASPP test site coordinator shall be responsible for maintaining registration accounts for educators at their site for administering, reporting, and using the CAASPP system, including, but not limited to, access to the formative assessment tools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60602.5, 60604, 60605, 60610, 60630 and 60640, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)(4)-(5) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1) and (b)(7) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(4)-(5), new subsection (b)(9) and amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

11. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(4), (b)(5), (b)(9) and (b)(11) filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

12. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

13. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (d), transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

16. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (c) and (f), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (e) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

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§ 860. Appeals.

(a) An appeal is a process where an LEA CAASPP coordinator and/or CAASPP test site coordinator requests that the CDE take one of the actions specified in subdivisions (b) (1)-(5) due to an event that occurred during the administration of the test to a pupil.

(b) The following appeals may be requested by the LEA CAASPP coordinator and/or CAASPP site coordinator:

(1) test invalidation;

(2) test reopened;

(3) test reset;

(4) test restore; or

(5) grace period extension.

(c) The LEA CAASPP coordinator and/or CAASPP test site coordinator must submit an appeal to address a test security breach or testing irregularity as defined in the TAMs.

(d) All appeals will be reviewed by the CDE and the CDE has authority to approve or deny the appeal. The CDE will evaluate whether an appeal has an effect on the integrity, validity, test security, and/or interpretation of the test results.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640, 60641, 60642 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2000, No. 21.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

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§ 861. Data Elements for Test Registration and State and Federal Reporting.

(a) In order to assess pupils pursuant to Education Code section 60640 and meet state and federal accountability and reporting obligations, each LEA shall provide any and all program and demographic pupil data requested by the CDE for inclusion in CALPADS.

(b) In addition to the demographic and program data required to be reported in section 861(a), LEAs shall report to the CDE the following information:

(1) if an eligible pupil is not tested due to a significant medical emergency;

(2) if a pupil used a designated support;

(3) if a pupil used an unlisted resource;

(4) if a pupil used an accommodation(s);

(5) if a pupil had special testing conditions and/or reasons for not being tested (e.g., parent or guardian exemption);

(6) if a pupil is enrolled in an NPS based on an IEP and, if so, the NPS school code; and

(7) if a pupil in grade 2 was administered a diagnostic assessment pursuant to Education Code section 60644.

(c) The LEA shall ensure that CALPADS data elements are up-to-date and accurate prior to LEA registration and throughout the testing window. The CDE shall provide LEAs reasonable notification prior to pupil demographic and program data being extracted from CALPADS for purposes of test registration, individual pupil reports and reports aggregated to the LEA, and state and federal accountability reporting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49079.5, 52052, 60605, 60630, 60640, 60641 and 60643, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 245.2(a)(1)-(4), 245.3 and 245.6.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsections (a)(10) and (a)(11), and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(8) and new subsection (a)(10) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

7. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

8. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

9. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and subsection renumbering, transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

12. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(3) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

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§ 862.5. Apportionment to LEAs.

(a) The amount of funding to be apportioned to the LEA shall be calculated using the rates established by the SBE annually for each CAASPP achievement test. The amount of funding to be apportioned shall be determined by the certification of the LEA CAASPP coordinator pursuant to section 862. For purposes of this portion of the apportionment, administration of the tests includes the following items:

(1) All staffing costs, including the LEA CAASPP coordinator and the CAASPP test site coordinators, staff training and other staff expenses related to testing.

(2) All expenses incurred at the LEA and school/test site(s) related to testing.

(3) All transportation costs of delivering and retrieving tests and test materials within the LEA and to NPSs.

(4) All costs associated with transmitting the pupil report(s) to parents/guardians.

(5) All costs associated with activities intended to provide the complete and accurate data required in section 861.

(b) This amount does not include any funding for the purposes of reimbursing any LEA for primary language tests for non-eligible pupils.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 870 to new section 862.5, including amendment of section and Note, filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

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§ 862. Apportionment Information Report.

(a) Annually, the CDE shall make available electronically to each LEA an apportionment information report with the following information provided to the contractor by the LEA pursuant to sections 853 and 861 by grade level:

(1) The number of pupils enrolled in each school and in the LEA;

(2) The number of pupils in each school and in the LEA tested with the alternate assessment;

(3) The number of pupils in each school and in the LEA exempted from testing at the request of their parent or guardian pursuant to Education Code section 60615;

(4) The number of pupils who were administered any portion of the CAASPP assessments pursuant to Education Code sections 60640(b)(1), 60640(b)(2), 60640(b)(4), or 60640(c)(3) through the use of computer-based testing;

(5) The number of pupils who were administered any portion of the CAASPP assessments pursuant to Education Code sections 60640(b)(1), 60640(b)(2), 60640(b)(4), or 60640(c)(3) through the use of paper-pencil assessments;

(6) The number of pupils with demographic information only who were not tested for any reason other than a parent or guardian exemption;

(7) The number of ELs who were administered a primary language test aligned to the ELA standards pursuant to Education Code section 60640(b)(5)(B); and

(8) Beginning in 2014-15, the number of pupils in grade 2 administered a diagnostic assessment pursuant to Education Code section 60644.

(b) To be eligible for apportionment payment for the CAASPP assessments pursuant to Education Code section 60640(l), LEAs must meet the following conditions:

(1) The LEA has returned all secure test materials, and

(2) The LEA CAASPP coordinator has certified the accuracy of the apportionment information report for assessments administered during the school year, which is transmitted electronically in a manner prescribed by the contractor(s) and/or the CDE.

(c) Apportionment payment is contingent upon the availability of an appropriation for this purpose for the fiscal year in which the testing window began.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60610, 60615, 60640 and 60641, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (a)(5), subsection renumbering, and amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (c), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Repealer of subsections (c)-(d) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(2) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(3) and repealer of subsection (a)(5) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

11. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

12. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

13. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

16. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(7) and (b)(2)(A)-(B) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (a)(3), transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016; amendments effective 5-18-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 21).

18. Amendment of subsections (b) and (b)(2), repealer of subsections (b)(2)(A)-(B) and new subsection (c) filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 864.5. Test Order Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DB3ADF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 864.5. Test Order Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605, 60640 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

5. Amendment of subsections (a), (a)(7) and (d) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

8. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

9. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

10. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 864. LEA Compliance with Contractor Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DAC82034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 864. LEA Compliance with Contractor Requirements.

(a) An LEA is an agent of the CDE for the purpose of administering a CAASPP test.

(b) In order for the state to meet its obligations in the development, administration, and security of valid and reliable tests, and the reporting of accurate tests, LEAs shall:

(1) comply with any and all requests from CAASPP contractor(s) in accordance with Education Code section 60641;

(2) abide by any and all instructions provided by the CAASPP contractor or consortium, whether written or oral, that are presented for training or provided for in the administration of a CAASPP test; and

(3) follow all instructions in the corresponding TAM for each CAASPP achievement test.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605, 60613 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605, 60610, 60640, 60641 and 60643, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g; and 34 C.F.R. Section 99.3.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

5. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

10. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) and new subsection (b)(3) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 865. Transportation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DBA64B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:28:59.589792+00:00
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§ 865. Transportation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Section 60640, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

7. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

8. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 866. School District Delivery. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DC11B734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:03.174664+00:00
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§ 866. School District Delivery. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605, 60640, 60642.5 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. Amendment filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

12. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

13. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

14. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 867.5. Retrieval of Materials by Contractor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DD196334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:10.618308+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 867.5. Retrieval of Materials by Contractor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640, 60642.5 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

3. Repealer of subsection (a) designator, repealer of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

5. Amendment filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

8. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

9. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 867. Test Site Delivery and Return. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DC90AB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:06.905190+00:00
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§ 867. Test Site Delivery and Return. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640 and 60642.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

7. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

8. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 868. Discrepancy Resolution for Standards-Based Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Test. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DDA21B14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:14.447151+00:00
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§ 868. Discrepancy Resolution for Standards-Based Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Test. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605, 60640 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsections (c) and (d), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

6. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

9. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

10. Amendment of section heading, subsections (a)(1)(B)-(c) and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

11. Repealer filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Repealer refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 869. Performance of Designated Achievement Test Publisher. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DE063434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:18.473609+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 869. Performance of Designated Achievement Test Publisher. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605(g) and (h), Education Code. Reference: Section 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Repealer filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 870. Apportionment to School Districts. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DE67DC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:22.202677+00:00
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§ 870. Apportionment to School Districts. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (a)(2)(A), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Repealer of subsections (b)-(b)(2)(E) and subsection relettering filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. Amendment of subsection (a), redesignation and amendment of former subsection (b)(1) as subsection (b) and repealer of subsection (b)(2) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

11. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

12. Renumbering of former section 870 to section 862.5 filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 871. Payment of Publisher. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DEC98434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:26.418331+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 871. Payment of Publisher. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605(g) and (h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order, including firther amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Repealer filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 872. Performance Bond. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DF1EF734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:30.225497+00:00
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§ 872. Performance Bond. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605(g) and (h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640-60643 and 60646, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Repealer filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 873. Standard Agreement Form for the Designated Achievement Test. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DF746A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:34.156333+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 873. Standard Agreement Form for the Designated Achievement Test. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605(g) and (h), Education Code. Reference: Section 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsections II., III., VI., X-XII., XIV. and XIX. and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Repealer filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 874. Delivery Schedule and Order Form. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DFC01934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:37.847297+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 874. Delivery Schedule and Order Form. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605(g) and (h), Education Code. Reference: Section 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Editorial correction of subsection 3. (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

5. Repealer filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 875. School District Liability. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2DFFD2234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:29:41.812444+00:00
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§ 875. School District Liability. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605(g) and (h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 60603(j), 60604(a) and 60613, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-14-98; operative 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

2. Repealer filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 851.5. Eligible Pupil.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0A48709065BC11ED990AA2D2ACB66143
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:27:18.193240+00:00
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§ 851.5. Eligible Pupil.

For purposes of these regulations, an “eligible pupil” is as follows:

(a) For CAASPP achievement tests in ELA, a pupil in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 who is not taking the CAA or is not a recently arrived EL pursuant to section 850(t). However, a recently arrived EL may be an eligible pupil upon request by the parent/guardian.

(b) For CAASPP achievement tests in mathematics, a pupil in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 who is not taking the CAA.

(c) For the CAAs for ELA and mathematics, a pupil in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 who has an IEP that designates the use of alternate assessments.

(d) For the CAST, a pupil in grades 5, 8 and any one grade of 10, 11, or 12 in which a pupil is receiving science instruction, who:

(1) has not previously completed a CAASPP high school achievement test for science; and

(2) does not have an IEP that designates the use of an alternate assessment in science.

(e) For the CAA for science, a pupil in grades, 5, 8 and any one grade of 10, 11, or 12 in which a pupil is receiving science instruction, who

(1) has not previously completed a CAASPP high school achievement test for science; and

(2) has an IEP that designates the use of alternate assessments.

(f) For the Primary Language Assessment (PLA), a pupil in grades 3 through 8 and high school:

(1) who is receiving instruction in the language of the assessment; and/or

(2) who is seeking a measure of their primary language achievement (reading, writing, and listening, and speaking, when available).

(g) Pupil score reports will be provided for all eligible pupils who take operational assessments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640 and 60641, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (c) and new subsections (c)(1)-(3) and (h), transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016; amendments effective 5-18-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (f)(2), repealer of subsections (g)-(g)(3) and subsection relettering filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I1CD98D7065BC11ED8CF494FC77D2598D
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:27:25.490411+00:00
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§ 853. Administration.

(a) The CAASPP tests pursuant to Education Code section 60640 shall be administered, scored, transmitted, and/or returned by LEAs in accordance with the corresponding TAMs or other instructions provided by the contractor or the California Department of Education (CDE) for administering, scoring, transmitting, and/or returning the tests, unless specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter, including instructions for administering the test with universal tools, designated supports, accommodations, unlisted resources or instructional supports, where appropriate. The procedures shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to ensure the uniform and standardized administration, and scoring of the tests to pupils, the security and integrity of the test content and test items, and the timely provision of all required pupil and school level information.

(b) The primary mode of administration of a CAASPP achievement test shall be via a computing device, the use of an assessment technology platform, and the adaptive engine. Administration, with the exception of the California Alternate Assessments, may be conducted through in-person or remote test sessions.

(c) If available, an LEA may utilize a paper-pencil version of any computer-based assessment (CBA) of the CAASPP System, excluding the alternate assessments, in accordance with Education Code section 60640(e), and if the LEA identifies the pupils that are unable to access the CBA version of the test.

(d) Interim assessments and formative assessment tools shall be made available to LEA(s) for their use. Use of interim assessments and formative assessment tools shall not be considered advance preparation for a CAASPP achievement test as defined in Education Code section 60611. LEAs that use interim assessments and/or formative assessment tools shall abide by the consortium/contractor(s) administration and use requirements. Any scoring of any performance tasks or constructed responses for an interim assessment is the responsibility of the LEA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60602.5, 60603, 60605, 60611, 60640 and 60642.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including new subsections (c) and (d), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

8. New subsection (d), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (e) filed 11-8-2000; operative 12-8-2000 (Register 2000, No. 45).

9. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

11. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of former subsections (b)-(e), new subsections (b) and (c) and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2004; operative 2-3-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 6).

12. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

13. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

14. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

15. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (c) and (d) and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

18. Amendment filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

20. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

21. Amendment filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 854.1. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for English Language Arts (Ela). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IEC3B2490658811EDBAEED905A5E24A9B
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:27:47.852555+00:00
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§ 854.1. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for English Language Arts (ELA). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

4. Repealer filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 854.2. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Mathematics. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IEDA6E990658811EDBAEED905A5E24A9B
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:27:51.446853+00:00
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§ 854.2. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Mathematics. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

4. Repealer filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 854.3. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Science. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IEEF848C0658811EDBAEED905A5E24A9B
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:27:55.101219+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 854.3. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Science. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order, including repealer of subsection (a)(3) and subsection renumbering, transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019; amendments operative 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

4. Repealer filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 854.4. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Primary Language Assessment (Pla). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IF0478510658811EDBAEED905A5E24A9B
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:27:58.694493+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 854.4. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations for Primary Language Assessment (PLA). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

4. Repealer filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 854.5. Administration, Resources, and Instructional Supports for the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

(a) Administration of the CAAs to eligible pupils shall be one-on-one (test examiner to pupil).

(b) Depending upon the pupil's disability or needs, the CAAs may or may not include the pupil's independent use of the testing interface.

(c) With the exception of inappropriate test practices listed in the TAM, eligible pupils may have instructional supports, including the language of instruction by a translator and physical supports, in addition to resources documented in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605 and 60640, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 854.9. Unlisted Resources.

(a) An LEA may submit, on behalf of a pupil who has an IEP or Section 504 Plan, a request through the assessment management system to the CDE, prior to the administration of a CAASPP achievement test, to allow the use and approval of an unlisted resource. The LEA CAASPP coordinator or the CAASPP test site coordinator shall make the request on behalf of the LEA ten business days prior to the pupil's first day of CAASPP testing. The CDE shall respond to the request within four business days from the date of the electronic transmission. Requests must include:

(1) LEA name and county/district/school (CDS) code;

(2) school/test site and school code;

(3) LEA CAASPP coordinator name, phone number, and email address;

(4) CAASPP test site coordinator name, phone number, and email address;

(5) school/test site selected testing period;

(6) Statewide Student Identifier(s) (SSID(s)) for the pupil(s) for which the unlisted resource(s) is/are being requested;

(7) CAASPP test and grade;

(8) if the pupil has an IEP, include the primary disability code and/or designated Section 504 Plan; and

(9) description of the unlisted resource being requested.

(b) The use and approval of an unlisted resource must be requested annually by an LEA.

(c) The use of an unlisted resource by a pupil will not be allowed if the CDE determines its use threatens the security of the test.

(d) In addition to determining whether the unlisted resource may be used, the CDE will determine whether the unlisted resource changes the construct being measured by the CAASPP achievement test.

(1) If the CDE determines the unlisted resource changes the construct being measured, the unlisted resource will not be approved but may still be used by the pupil and the pupil will receive an individual score report. The pupil will not be counted as participating in statewide testing, which will impact the accountability participation rate indicator for the LEA.

(2) If CDE determines the unlisted resource does not change the construct being measured, the unlisted resource will be approved. The pupil will receive an individual score report and the pupil will be counted as participating in statewide testing.

(e) Unlisted resources which CDE has determined change the construct being measured for each CAASPP achievement test will be annually set forth in the corresponding TAM.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Section 60640, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1412(a)(16); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (e) and repealer of subsections (e)(1)-(11) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 855.1. Extension of Testing Window for 2020-2021 School Year. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640 and 60641, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 4-7-2021 as an emergency; operative 4-7-2021 (Register 2021, No. 15). This emergency regulatory action is effective on 4-7-2021 and, pursuant to Executive Orders N-40-20 and N-71-20, will expire on 2-8-2022. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2022, No. 8).

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§ 855. Available Testing Window and Selected Testing Period(s).

(a) Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the CAASPP operational achievement tests pursuant to Education Code section 60640(b) shall be administered to each pupil at some time during the following available testing windows:

(1) Unless otherwise stated in these regulations, the available testing window shall begin on the day in which 66 percent of the school's or track's annual instructional days have been completed, but no earlier than the second Tuesday in January of each year, and testing may continue up to and including the last day of instruction for the regular school's or track's annual calendar, but in no case later than June 30 or the weekday preceding the 30th if the 30th is not a weekday.

(2) The CAA for science shall be administered annually beginning on a date in September as determined by the CDE through the last day of instruction for the regular school's or track's annual calendar, but in no case later than June 30 or the weekday preceding the 30th if the 30th is not a weekday.

(b) An LEA may designate one selected testing period for each school or track within the available testing window set forth in subdivision (a) above, subject to the following conditions:

(1) If a school has multiple tracks, a selected testing period may be designated for each track. (i.e., a year-round school with three tracks may select three different selected testing periods);

(2) An LEA shall not exceed 6 selected testing periods within the available testing window;

(3) A selected testing period shall be no fewer than 25 consecutive instructional days; and

(4) An LEA may extend a selected testing period up to an additional 10 consecutive instructional days if still within the available testing window set forth in subdivision (a) above.

(c) If an LEA does not designate a selected testing period for a school or track, then the available testing window, pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) above, shall be the selected testing period for that school or track.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60605, 60640, 60641 and 60642.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

6. Amendment filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (a) and Note, transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

8. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

9. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

11. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (b)(3), transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

14. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order, including repealer of subsection (a)(2) and subsection renumbering, transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016; amendments effective 5-18-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 21).

16. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3) filed 2-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 2-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3) refiled 7-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-30-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

18. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3) refiled 10-18-2017 as an emergency; operative 10-31-2017 (Register 2017, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-29-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2017 order, including amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(1), repealer of subsections (a)(2)-(a)(3) and new subsection (a)(2), transmitted to OAL 12-12-2017 and filed 1-25-2018; amendments operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

20. Repealer of subsection (d) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

21. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(2) filed 4-2-2024 as an emergency; operative 4-2-2024 (Register 2024, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-30-2024 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

22. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(2) refiled 9-23-2024 as an emergency; operative 10-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2024, No. 39).

23. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-23-2024 order transmitted to OAL 9-26-2024 and filed 11-6-2024 (Register 2024, No. 45).

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§ 857. LEA CAASPP Coordinator.

(a) On or before July 1 of each school year, the superintendent of each LEA shall designate from among the employees of the LEA an LEA CAASPP coordinator. Either the superintendent or the designated LEA CAASPP coordinator may authorize one or more other employees of the LEA to perform the duties of the LEA CAASPP coordinator.

(b) The LEA CAASPP coordinator or the LEA superintendent shall be available August 1 through July 31 of the following school year to complete the LEA testing activities. The LEA shall notify the contractor(s) of the identity and contact information for the LEA CAASPP coordinator and the superintendent. The LEA CAASPP coordinator shall serve as the LEA representative and the liaison between the LEA and the contractor(s) and the LEA and the CDE for all matters related to the CAASPP assessment system.

(c) The LEA CAASPP coordinator shall be responsible for following the duties set forth in section 859.

(d) The LEA CAASPP coordinator's responsibilities shall also be those defined in the contractor's(s') or consortium's administrative manuals and documentation, and shall include, but are not limited to, overseeing the LEA's preparation, registration, coordination, training, assessment technology, administration, security, and reporting of the CAASPP achievement tests.

(e) The LEA CAASPP coordinator shall ensure current and ongoing compliance with the minimum technology specifications as identified by the CAASPP contractor(s) or consortium.

(f) The LEA CAASPP coordinator shall ensure the training of all CAASPP test site coordinators who will oversee the test administration at each school or test site.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47079.5, 52052, 60604, 60605, 60610, 60630, 60640 and 60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(5) (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (c), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

5. Amendment filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order, including amendment of subsection (d), transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

7. Amendment filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

9. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(2), (b)(5)-(6) and (c) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

11. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

12. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(3) and (b)(5)-(6) filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

13. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

14. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(2), (a)(3) and (b), transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

17. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(1) and (b), new subsection (c), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

18. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

19. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsections (a)(1)-(3) and amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 859. CAASPP Test Security Agreement and Test Security Affidavit.

(a) All LEA CAASPP coordinators and CAASPP test site coordinators shall electronically agree to the CAASPP Test Security Agreement, set forth in subdivision (b), before receiving any CAASPP achievement tests administered pursuant to Education Code section 60640 and corresponding test materials.

(b) The CAASPP Test Security Agreement shall be as follows:

CAASPP TEST SECURITY AGREEMENT

I acknowledge by my electronic agreement on this form that the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) achievement tests pursuant to Education Code section 60640 are secure tests and agree to each of the following conditions, as applicable to the testing environment, to ensure test security:

(1) I will take all necessary precautions to safeguard all achievement tests and corresponding test materials, whether paper-based or computer-based assessments, by limiting access to only persons within the LEA who are responsible for, and have professional interest in, the tests' security.

(2) I will keep a record of the names of all persons who have been trained in the administration of CAASPP achievement tests and all persons with access to achievement tests and corresponding test materials, whether paper-based or computer-based assessments. I have and shall have all other persons having access to the achievement tests and corresponding test materials read and electronically agree to the CAASPP Test Security Affidavit.

(3) Except during the administration of the tests, I will keep the paper-pencil tests, and corresponding test materials in a securely locked room that can be entered only with a key or keycard and, when possible, in a locked storage cabinet within that room.

(4) I will securely destroy all print-on-demand papers, scratch paper, and other documents as prescribed within the contractor's(s') or consortium's administrative manuals and documentation.

(5) With the exception of subdivision (6) below, I will deliver achievement tests and corresponding test materials or allow electronic access thereto, only on actual testing dates and only to those persons who have executed CAASPP Test Security Affidavits.

(6) For an alternate assessment (CAA), I will keep all tests and testing materials in the manner set forth above in subdivisions (b)(3) and (5) except during actual testing administration or when being used by test examiners to prepare for and to administer the assessment. I will adhere to the contractor's directions for the distribution of the corresponding test materials to test examiners.

(7) I will follow all instructions contained in the TAM when administering a CAASPP test remotely.

By electronically agreeing to this document, I am assuring that I have completely read and will abide by the above conditions.

(c) All test administrators, test examiners, proctors, translators, scribes, LEA CAASPP coordinators, CAASPP test site coordinators, and any other persons having access to any of the CAASPP achievement tests and corresponding test materials, assessment technology platform, or tests administered pursuant to Education Code section 60640, shall acknowledge the limited purpose of their access to the achievement tests by electronically agreeing to the CAASPP Test Security Affidavit set forth in subdivision (d).

(d) The CAASPP Test Security Affidavit shall be as follows:

CAASPP TEST SECURITY AFFIDAVIT

I acknowledge that I will have access to one or more of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) achievement tests pursuant to Education Code section 60640, for the purpose of administering the test(s). I understand that these materials are highly secure and may be under copyright restrictions and it is my professional responsibility to protect their security as follows, as applicable to the testing environment:

(1) I will not divulge the contents of the CAASPP achievement tests and corresponding test materials to any other person through verbal, written, or any other means of communication. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing or posting test content via the Internet or by email without the prior express written permission of the CDE.

(2) I will not copy or take a photo of any part of the achievement test(s) or corresponding test materials. This includes, but is not limited to, photocopying (including enlarging) and recording without the prior expressed written permission of the CDE.

(3) Except during the actual testing administrations or as otherwise provided for by law, I will keep the achievement test(s) and corresponding test materials secure until the test(s) are actually distributed to pupils when tests and testing materials are checked in and out by the CAASPP test site coordinator. Keeping materials secure means that test materials are required to be kept in a securely locked room that can be entered only with a key or keycard and, when possible, in a locked storage cabinet within that room.

(4) I will limit access to the achievement test(s) and corresponding test materials by test examinees to the actual testing periods when they are taking the test(s). I understand that only pupils who are testing and LEA staff participating in the test administration who have electronically agreed to a CAASPP Test Security Affidavit may be in the room when and where an achievement test is being administered.

(A) I will keep all assigned, generated, or created usernames, passwords, and logins secure and not divulge pupil personal information to anyone other than the pupil to whom the information pertains for the purpose of logging on to the test delivery system.

(B) I will not allow anyone other than the assigned pupils to log into their assigned test. I may assist pupils with using their information to log into their assigned test.

(C) I will not use a pupil's information to log in as a pupil, with the exception of the California Alternate Assessments, or allow a pupil to log in using another pupil's information.

(5) To the best of my ability, I will not allow pupils to access electronic devices that allow them to access outside information, communicate with other pupils, or photograph or copy test content. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, laptops, cameras, and electronic translation devices.

(6) I will collect and account for all achievement test materials following each testing session and will not permit pupils to remove any test materials by any means from the room(s) where testing takes place. After each testing session, I will count all test booklets and answer documents before allowing any pupil to leave the testing room and/or ensure that all pupils have properly logged off the test delivery system.

(7) I will not review any achievement test questions, passages, performance tasks, or other test items independently or with pupils or any other person at any time, including before, during, or following testing. I understand that this includes any discussion between LEA staff for training or professional development whether one-on-one or in a staff meeting.

(8) I will not, for any achievement test, develop scoring keys, review any pupil responses, or prepare answer documents. I understand that this includes coaching pupils or providing any other type of assistance to pupils that may affect their responses. This includes, but is not limited to, both verbal cues (e.g., interpreting, explaining, or paraphrasing the test items or prompts) and nonverbal cues (e.g., voice inflection, pointing, or nodding head) to the correct answer (anything that may indicate correct or incorrect answers), or completing or changing pupils' answers.

(9) I will return all achievement tests and correspondent test materials to the designated CAASPP test site coordinator each day upon completion of testing. I understand that all test booklets, answer documents, and scratch paper shall be returned to the CAASPP test site coordinator each day immediately after testing has been completed for storage or confidential destruction.

(10) If I administer and/or observe the administration of an alternate assessment, (CAA) which means that I am a certificated or a licensed LEA employee and a trained examiner, I will keep all the alternate assessment materials in a securely locked room, and, when possible, in a locked storage cabinet within that room except when I am preparing for the administration, administering, or observing the administration of the assessment to pupils.

(11) I will actively supervise pupils throughout the paper-pencil testing session to ensure that they are working on the correct test section or part, marking their answers in the correct section of their answer documents, following instructions, and are accessing only authorized materials (non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, accommodations, instructional supports for alternate assessments or unlisted resources) needed for the test being administered.

(12) I will actively supervise pupils throughout the testing session and verify that pupils have selected the appropriate assessment for the testing session and have completed any necessary preceding test sections and/or classroom activities.

(13) I will administer the achievement test(s) in accordance with the directions for test administration and test administration manuals prepared by the CAASPP testing contractor(s), or any additional guidance provided by the CAASPP test contractor(s). I understand that the unauthorized copying, sharing, or reusing of any test booklet, test question, performance task, or answer document by any means is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, photocopying, recording, emailing, messaging (instant, text, or multimedia messaging service, or digital application), using a camera/camera phone, and sharing or posting test content via the Internet without the express prior written permission of the CDE.

(14) I have been trained to administer the achievement tests. By electronically agreeing to this document, I am assuring that I have completely read this affidavit and will abide by the above conditions.

(15) I will follow all instructions contained in the TAM when administering a CAASPP test remotely.

(e) To maintain the security of the CAASPP assessment system, all LEA CAASPP coordinators and CAASPP test site coordinators shall immediately, within 24 hours, notify the CDE of any security breaches or testing irregularities occurring either before, during, or after the test administration(s).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60602.5, 60605 and 60640, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the State Board of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of subsections (c) and (d), transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c)-(e) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

8. New subsections (b)(4) and (b)(5) and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2004; operative 2-3-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 6).

9. Amendment filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

10. Amendment filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-13-2011; operative 5-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

12. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order, including amendment of subsections (b)(6), (c) and (d)(4)(A), repealer of subsection (d)(4)(D), amendment of subsections (d)(6) and (d)(10)-(11), new subsection (d)(12) and subsection renumbering, transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014; amendments effective 8-27-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2014, No. 35).

15. Amendment filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

17. Amendment of subsections (b)(6) and (d)(10) filed 1-25-2018; operative 1-25-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 4).

18. Amendment of subsections (b)(2), (b)(6), (c), (d)(4) and (d)(14) filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (b), transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019; amendments operative 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

20. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsection (b)(7), amendment of subsections (d) and (d)(4)(C)-(d)(5) and new subsection (d)(15) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3.75. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) > Article 2. Achievement Tests and Any Primary Language Assessment > § 863. CAASPP Pupil Reports and Cumulative Record Labels.
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§ 863. CAASPP Pupil Reports and Cumulative Record Labels.

(a) The last LEA where the student was enrolled when the selected testing period ended shall notify and make the results for the achievement tests conducted pursuant to Education Code section 60640 available to each pupil's parent or guardian within 20 working days from receipt of the results from the contractor.

(b) If the last LEA where the student was enrolled when the selected testing period ended receives the reports for the achievement tests conducted pursuant to Education Code section 60640 from the contractor after the last day of instruction for the school year, the LEA shall notify and make the report available to the parent or guardian no later than the first 20 working days of the next school year.

(c) Schools are responsible for maintaining pupil's scores with the pupil's permanent school records or for entering the scores into electronic pupil records, and for forwarding or transmitting the results to schools to which pupils matriculate or transfer. Schools may annotate the scores when the scores may not accurately reflect pupils' achievement due to illness or testing irregularities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60605 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49062, 49068, 60607, 60640 and 60641, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education and filed 1-2-98 as an emergency; operative 1-2-98 (Register 98, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-5-98 as an emergency; operative 5-5-98 (Register 98, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-5-98 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 9-2-98 and filed 10-14-98 (Register 98, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-26-98 as an emergency; operative 10-26-98 (Register 98, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-23-99 and filed 4-6-99 (Register 99, No. 15).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-22-2005; operative 9-21-2005 (Register 2005, No. 34).

7. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45).

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-3-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-3-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-23-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-23-2014 (Register 2014, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-16-2014 and filed 8-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

11. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 11-23-2015 as an emergency; operative 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-23-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-23-2015 order transmitted to OAL 4-6-2016 and filed 5-18-2016 (Register 2016, No. 21).

13. Amendment filed 1-31-2019 as an emergency; operative 1-31-2019 (Register 2019, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-31-2019 order transmitted to OAL 5-30-2019 and filed 7-11-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).

15. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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History

1. New article 3 (sections 880-904) and section filed 1-4-99 as an emergency; operative 1-4-99 (Register 99, No. 2). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-4-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-4-99 order transmitted to OAL 5-4-99 and filed 6-14-99 (Register 99, No. 25).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-16-99 as an emergency; operative 12-16-99 (Register 99, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-14-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-14-2000 and filed 5-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-27-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-27-2000 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2001 and filed 5-9-2001 (Register 2001, No. 19).

7. Repealer of article 3 (sections 880-904) filed 11-8-2006; operative 12-8-2006 (Register 2006, No. 45). For prior history of article 3, see Register 2000, No. 21.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 1. Fire Drills > § 550. Fire Drills.
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§ 550. Fire Drills.

A fire drill shall be conducted in each elementary and intermediate school at least once each month and in each secondary school not less than twice every school year. The fire drill shall be conducted in accordance with either (a) or (b).

(a) The governing board may arrange for a fire department to conduct fire drills for the school.

(b) The principal of each school shall conduct the fire drills. In this case, all pupils, teachers, and other employees shall be required to leave the building.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 32001, Education Code. Reference: Section 32001, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 3 (§§ 550, 560, 570-576, 590-593)filed 9-23-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. New Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 560. Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness Plans.

The governing board shall adopt a written policy for use by schools of the district in formulating individual civil defense and disaster preparedness plans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: None.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-28-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 26).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 3. School Safety Patrols (Traffic Safety) > § 570. Establishment and Supervision.
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§ 570. Establishment and Supervision.

A school safety patrol established by a governing board pursuant to Education Code Section 49300, shall comply with this article, as well as Article 4 (commencing with Section 49300) of Chapter 1 of Part 19 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 3: Sections 49300 and 49303, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 3. School Safety Patrols (Traffic Safety) > § 571. Age or Grade of Members.
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§ 571. Age or Grade of Members.

A pupil enrolled in the school who is either less than 10 years old or enrolled in a grade below the fifth grade may not be a member of the patrol.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 7-20-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 29).

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§ 572. Where School Safety Patrols May Be Used.

School safety patrols may be used only at those locations where the nature of traffic will permit their safe operation. The locations where school safety patrols are used should be determined by joint agreement between the local school district and the local police agency.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 3. School Safety Patrols (Traffic Safety) > § 573. Hours on Duty.
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§ 573. Hours on Duty.

(a) Patrol members shall reach their posts at least 15 minutes before the opening of classes in the morning and in the afternoon, or at such earlier time as the governing board shall authorize, and shall remain on duty until the last bell calls the pupils to class.

(b) At dismissals, patrol members shall leave their classes in time to reach their posts before the dismissal bell.

(c) At dismissals, each patrol member shall remain on duty until all students who are not stragglers have passed his post.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 3. School Safety Patrols (Traffic Safety) > § 574. Operating Procedure at Crossings Where School Safety Patrols Are Stationed.
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§ 574. Operating Procedure at Crossings Where School Safety Patrols Are Stationed.

(a) At Crossings Controlled by a Police Officer or a Crossing Guard.

At crossings where traffic is controlled by a police officer or crossing guard, the safety patrol will direct the crossing of the students in conformity with the signal of the police officer or crossing guard.

(b) At Crossings With Automatic Signals.

Patrol members shall hold the students off the roadway until the signals allow them to cross safely. The patrol members should allow only the immediate group to cross. All latecomers should wait for the next cycle.

(c) At Crossings With No Automatic or Pedestrian Signals.

(1) The patrol members shall be so posted as to be clearly visible to approaching traffic. They shall stay out of the moving stream of traffic and where there are parked cars obstructing their view, they shall be posted no farther in the roadway than the outer edge of the parked cars.

(2) Patrol members shall not permit students to enter the roadway until it appears it is safe for them to cross.

(3) When it appears it is safe for them to cross, the patrol members shall direct the students to cross the roadway in a group.

(4) When the students are safely across the roadway, the patrol members shall change the signs so that the normal traffic may proceed and so that the students may be held off the roadway.

(d) At Crossings Where There Are No Automatic Signals and the Roadway Is Designed for More Than Two Lanes of Moving Traffic.

There shall be at least two patrol members. One shall operate as described in section (c) above. The other patrol member shall operate in uniformity similarly on the opposite side of the roadway and give attention to traffic approaching on that side. He shall assist the group of students to reach that side of the roadway safely.

(e) At Crossings Where There Are Pedestrian-operated Signals.

(1) Patrol members shall have the responsibility for the operation of the pedestrians' signals during the hours on duty specified in Section 573.

(2) When there is a break in the traffic stream the patrol member shall activate the signal.

(3) Patrol members shall hold the students off the roadway until the signals allow them to cross. The patrol members shall allow only the immediate group to cross. Latecomers should wait for the next cycle.

(f) Pedestrian Tunnels or Overpasses.

Patrol members shall be stationed on each side of the roadway so that the protection provided shall be used.

(g) Loading on Streetcars.

Patrol members shall hold the students off the roadway until the streetcar or other conveyance which is to be loaded in the roadway has arrived at the loading station and has stopped. The patrol members will then allow the students to cross the roadway to the public conveyance, provided their crossing is not in conflict with a traffic signal, or the direction of a police officer or crossing guard.

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§ 575. School Safety Patrol Crossing Sign.

(a) The crossing sign shall be a rigid disk 18 inches in diameter and brilliant red in color. The word STOP in 6-inch white letters shall appear in the center of the disk. The word SCHOOL shall appear in 2-inch white letters directly above and parallel to the word STOP, and the word CROSSING shall appear in 2-inch white letters directly below and parallel to the word STOP.

(b) The sign shall be fastened to a round pole approximately six feet in length, and at such an angle that when the sign is extended in an operating position the lettering will be horizontal.

(c) In lieu of the crossing sign referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, any other type of crossing sign approved by the Department of Public Works may be used.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 3. School Safety Patrols (Traffic Safety) > § 576. Uniforms and Insignia.
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§ 576. Uniforms and Insignia.

(a) A school safety patrol member (except a member of the R.O.T.C. or California Cadet Corps on traffic duty in his official uniform) shall wear, at all times while on duty, the basic standard uniform specified in this section, except that the rainy day uniform may be worn under appropriate weather conditions. Only the optional additions specified in this section may be added to the uniform.

(b) The basic standard uniform for patrol members is the white or fluorescent orange Sam Browne belt and either an overseas type federal yellow or fluorescent orange cap or a yellow or fluorescent orange helmet.

Optional additions to the basic standard uniform are any or all of the following:

(1) Colored piping on the federal yellow cap

(2) Colored striping on the yellow helmet

(3) A red or fluorescent orange upper garment

(4) Insignia or a special badge identifying the organization, to be worn on the left breast, left arm, or cap.

(c) The rainy-day uniform is a federal yellow raincoat and a federal yellow rain hat. The Sam Browne belt may be worn over the raincoat.

(d) The insignia, or special badge and cap shall be worn only during official school safety patrol duty, except that the governing board may authorize members of the school safety patrol to wear the uniform and insignia for special school safety patrol functions.

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§ 600. Authorization.

Pursuant to Section 49423 and subdivision (b) of Section 49423.6 of the Education Code, any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, prescribed medication may be assisted by a school nurse or other designated school personnel if both of the following conditions are met:

(a) The pupil's authorized health care provider executes a written statement specifying, at a minimum, the medication the pupil is to take, the dosage, and the period of time during which the medication is to be taken, as well as otherwise detailing (as may be necessary) the method, amount, and time schedule by which the medication is to be taken.

(b) The pupil's parent or legal guardian provides a written statement initiating a request to have the medication administered to the pupil or to have the pupil otherwise assisted in the administration of the medication, in accordance with the authorized health care provider's written statement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4.1 (sections 600-611) and section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 601. Definitions.

As used in Section 49423 and subdivision (b) of Section 49423.6 of the Education Code and in this article:

(a) “Authorized health care provider” means an individual who is licensed by the State of California to prescribe medication.

(b) “Medication” may include not only a substance dispensed in the United States by prescription, but also a substance that does not require a prescription, such as over-the-counter remedies, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies.

(c) “Medication log” may consist of a form developed by the local education agency for the documentation of the administration of the medication to the pupil or otherwise assisting the pupil in the administration of the medication. The medication log may include the following:

(1) Pupil's name;

(2) Name of medication the pupil is required to take;

(3) Dose of medication;

(4) Method by which the pupil is required to take the medication;

(5) Time the medication is to be taken during the regular school day;

(6) Date(s) on which the pupil is required to take the medication;

(7) Authorized health care provider's name and contact information; and

(8) A space for daily recording of medication administration to the pupil or otherwise assisting the pupil in administration of the medication, such as date, time, amount, and signature of the individual administering the medication or otherwise assisting in administration of the medication.

(d) “Medication record” may include:

(1) The authorized health care provider's written statement;

(2) The written statement of the parent or legal guardian;

(3) The medication log; and

(4) Any other written documentation related to the administration of the medication to the pupil or otherwise assisting the pupil in the administration of the medication.

(e) “Other designated school personnel” may include any individual employed by the local education agency who:

(1) Has consented to administer the medication to the pupil or otherwise assist the pupil in the administration of medication; and

(2) May legally administer the medication to the pupil or otherwise assist the pupil in the administration of the medication.

(f) “Parent or legal guardian” means the individual recognized by the local education agency as having authority to make medical decisions for the pupil.

(g) “Regular school day” may include not only the time the pupil receives instruction, but also the time during which the pupil otherwise participates in activities under the auspices of the local education agency, such as field trips, extracurricular and cocurricular activities, before- or after-school programs, and camps or other activities that typically involve at least one overnight stay away from home.

(h) “School nurse” means an individual employed by the local education agency who is a currently licensed registered nurse and is credentialed pursuant to Education Code section 44877.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44877, 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 602. Written Statement of Authorized Health Care Provider.

(a) A local education agency may establish specifications for the authorized health care provider's written statement in order to ensure that:

(1) The pupil is clearly identified;

(2) The medication is clearly identified;

(3) The dosage is clearly specified;

(4) The period of time during which the medication is to be taken is clearly specified; and

(5) Other information is obtained that is relevant to administering the medication to the pupil or otherwise assisting the pupil in administration of the medication.

(b) A pupil's parent or legal guardian may deliver the authorized health care provider's written statement to an authorized representative of the local education agency, such as the schoolsite administrator or his or her designee.

(c) A local education agency may require that an amended or new written statement be provided annually and whenever there is a change in the pupil's authorized health care provider, or a change in the medication, dosage, method by which the medication is required to be taken, or date(s) or time(s) the medication is required to be taken.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 603. Written Statement of the Parent or Legal Guardian.

(a) A local education agency may establish specifications for the written statement of the pupil's parent or legal guardian in order to ensure that:

(1) The pupil is clearly identified.

(2) Permission is obtained for an authorized representative of the local education agency to communicate directly with the pupil's authorized health care provider, as may be necessary, regarding the authorized health care provider's written statement.

(3) The parent or legal guardian understands what employees of the local education agency will do to administer the medication to the pupil or otherwise assist the pupil in the administration of the medication.

(4) The parent or legal guardian understands his or her responsibilities to enable employees of the local education agency to administer the medication to the pupil or otherwise assist the pupil in administration of the medication, e.g., to ensure that a current authorized health care provider's written statement has been delivered to an authorized representative of the local education agency, or to ensure that the medication is delivered to the schoolsite in a proper container by an individual legally authorized to be in possession of the medication.

(5) The parent or legal guardian understands how he or she may terminate consent for administration of the medication to the pupil or otherwise assisting the pupil in the administration of the medication.

(b) A local education agency may provide reasonable accommodations to a parent or legal guardian who has insufficient English language proficiency to produce a written statement without assistance or who has a disability that makes it difficult to produce a written statement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 604. Administration of Medication to Pupils or Otherwise Assisting Pupils in the Administration of Medication.

(a) A school nurse may administer medication to a pupil or otherwise assist a pupil in the administration of medication as allowed by law and in keeping with applicable standards of professional practice.

(b) Other designated school personnel may administer medication to pupils or otherwise assist pupils in the administration of medication as allowed by law and, if they are licensed health care professionals, in keeping with applicable standards of professional practice for their license.

(c) The pupil's parent or legal guardian may administer medication to the pupil or otherwise assist the pupil in the administration of medication as allowed by law.

(d) An individual designated to do so by the parent or legal guardian may administer medication to the pupil or otherwise assist the pupil in the administration of medication as allowed by law. A local education agency may establish rules governing the designation of an individual by a parent or legal guardian in order to ensure that:

(1) The individual is clearly identified;

(2) The individual is willing to accept the designation;

(3) The individual being designated is permitted to be present on the school site;

(4) Any limitations on the individual's authority in his or her capacity as designee are clearly established; and

(5) The individual's service as a designee would not be inconsistent or in conflict with his or her employment responsibilities, if the individual being designated is employed by the local education agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 605. Self-Administration of Medication.

With the approval of the pupil's authorized health care provider and the approval of the pupil's parent or legal guardian, a local education agency may allow a pupil to carry medication and to self-administer the medication. A local education agency may establish rules governing self-administration in order to protect the health and safety both of the pupil and of the whole student body and staff at the schoolsite. Through such rules, a local education agency may describe circumstances under which self-administration may be prohibited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BA196D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 606. Delivery and Storage of Medication.

A local education agency may establish policies governing the delivery of medication to the schoolsite (other than medication a pupil is allowed to carry for purposes of self-administration), as well as the storage of medication in a manner that is secure and maintains the medication's effectiveness.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 607. Documentation.

A local education agency may establish policies regarding documentation of the administration of medication to pupils or otherwise assisting pupils in the administration of medication to ensure that:

(a) Pupil confidentiality is appropriately maintained;

(b) A medication record is maintained for each pupil to whom medication is administered or other assistance is provided in the administration of medication; and

(c) An appropriate record is kept of pupils who are allowed to carry and self-administer medication.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 608. Deviation from Authorized Health Care Provider's Written Statement.

A local education agency may establish policies regarding any material or significant deviation from the authorized health care provider's written statement in order to ensure that, as quickly as possible upon discovery, appropriate notification of the deviation is made:

(a) In accordance with applicable standards of professional practice, if the discovery is made by a licensed health care professional; or

(b) To the schoolsite administrator, the pupil's parent or legal guardian, an employee of the local education agency who is a licensed health care professional (if any), and the pupil's authorized health care provider, if the discovery is made by an individual who is not a licensed health care professional.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 609. Unused, Discontinued and Outdated Medication.

A local education agency may establish policies regarding unused, discontinued, and outdated medication in order to ensure that:

(a) Such medication is returned to the pupil's parent or legal guardian where possible;

(b) Such medication that cannot be returned to the pupil's parent or legal guardian is disposed of by the end of the school year in accordance with applicable law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 610. Applicability of this Article.

Nothing in this article may be interpreted as creating a state-mandated local program or as affecting in any way:

(a) The statutes, regulations, or standards of practice governing any health care professional licensed by the State of California in the carrying out of activities authorized by the license;

(b) The statutes or regulations governing the administration of medication to pupils or otherwise assisting pupils in the administration of medication by individuals who are not licensed health care professionals, other than Section 49423 and subdivision (b) of Section 49423.6 of the Education Code;

(c) The use of emergency epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to Section 49414 of the Education Code;

(d) The content or implementation of a pupil's individualized education program prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of federal and state law, or a pupil's Section 504 Accommodation Plan prepared in accordance with applicable provisions of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49414, 49423 and 49423.6, and Part 30 (commencing with Section 56000) of Division 4 of Title 2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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§ 611. Issuance and Periodic Updating of Advisory.

The California Department of Education, with the approval of the State Board of Education, may issue and periodically update an advisory providing non-binding guidance on the administration of medication to pupils and otherwise assisting pupils in the administration of medication. The advisory shall be a program guideline under Education Code section 33308.5, and shall meet the requirements of Education Code section 33308.5 (including the written notification that the guideline is merely exemplary and that compliance with the guideline is not mandatory).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49423.6, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33308.5, 49423 and 49423.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2003; operative 11-20-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 47).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BBA76044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 620. Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4.5 (sections 620-627) and section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 4.5 (sections 620-627) and section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 4.5 (sections 620-627) and section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BBDF8734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 621. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including repealer of subsection (d) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 4.5. Administration of Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication by Trained Volunteer Nonmedical School Personnel [Repealed] > § 622. Individuals Authorized to Train and Supervise Volunteer Nonmedical School Personnel to Administer Emergency Medical Assistance to Pupils with Epilepsy Suffering from Seizures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BC34FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:25:35.395691+00:00
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§ 622. Individuals Authorized To Train and Supervise Volunteer Nonmedical School Personnel To Administer Emergency Medical Assistance to Pupils with Epilepsy Suffering from Seizures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BC87FC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:25:39.171099+00:00
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§ 623. Training Content. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including amendment of subsection (f)(9) and new subsections (f)(10)-(11), transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BCDFE034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:25:42.801283+00:00
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§ 624. Training Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BD3A3534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:25:46.731151+00:00
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§ 625. Training Timing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including repealer of section and new section, transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BDC55E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:25:50.293540+00:00
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§ 626. When Emergency Medical Assistance by Trained Volunteer Nonmedical School Personnel Should Be Provided. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(5), transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2BE15EF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:25:53.977395+00:00
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§ 627. Supervision of Trained Volunteer Nonmedical School Personnel in Administration of Emergency Medical Assistance, Including the Administration of Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication, to Pupils with Epilepsy Suffering from Seizures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49414.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 49414.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-27-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2012 (Register 2012, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-26-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2012 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(4)-(5) and new subsection (a)(6), transmitted to OAL 9-20-2012 and filed 10-31-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 11-13-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 46).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I803D97C14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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(Education Code Section 49452)

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2B5B66134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 590. Duly Authorized Agency.

(a) Pursuant to Education Code section 49452, a county superintendent of schools may contract with and permit districts located within the county to contract with an agency duly authorized by the county superintendent of schools to provide vision tests. Such agencies may include, but are not limited to, a city or county health department, a local health district, or the State Department of Health Services.

(b) Duly authorized agencies must provide evidence upon request to the California Department of Education and/or county superintendents that individuals giving vision tests have received comprehensive training on the latest evidence-based pupil's vision screening techniques. This evidence requirement may be met by providing one of the documents identified in section 591(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44873, 44877, 44878 and 49452, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-26-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 4. Vision Testing > § 591. Employees Authorized to Give Vision Tests.
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§ 591. Employees Authorized to Give Vision Tests.

(a) An employee of a school district or of a county superintendent of schools may be authorized to give vision tests pursuant to Education Code section 49452 and may be designated a “duly qualified supervisor of health” within the meaning of that section if the employee is:

(1) A physician and surgeon or osteopath employed pursuant to Education Code section 44873.

(2) A school nurse employed pursuant to Education Code section 44877.

(3) An optometrist employed pursuant to Education Code section 44878.

(b) Any other certificated employee of the school district or of the county superintendent of schools may be authorized to give vision tests pursuant to Education Code section 49452 if the employee has one of the following documents:

(1) A statement from a qualified supervisor of health that the employee has satisfactorily completed an acceptable course of in-service training in techniques and procedures in vision testing of at least six clock hours given by the qualified supervisor of health making the statement and that the employee is qualified to administer vision tests to pupils.

(2) A transcript from an accredited college or university evidencing that the employee has successfully completed an acceptable course in vision testing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44873, 44877, 44878, 49452 and 49455, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-26-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 592. Acceptable Course in Vision Testing.

An acceptable course in vision testing is one that provides the following:

(a) Basic knowledge of the structure, normal development, and function of the eye and common anomalies of vision and factors influencing visual performance.

(b) Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms suggesting eye difficulty.

(c) Techniques and procedures in administering optotype and color vision tests. Such techniques and procedures shall include training in the following:

(1) Establishing tests rapport with pupils.

(2) Seating of pupil and placing of equipment.

(3) Providing adequate lighting conditions for the testing situation.

(4) Recording test results.

(5) Referring pupils in need of follow-up.

(d) Practice in administering optotype and color vision tests under the supervision of a duly qualified supervisor of health.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49452, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and subsections (c) and (d) and new Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

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§ 593. Responsibility as to Eligibility.

Each school district and county superintendent of schools shall determine and be responsible for the eligibility of personnel employed or permitted by the district or county superintendent of schools to administer vision tests or to conduct inservice training programs in techniques and procedures in administering such tests.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49452, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 4. Vision Testing > § 594. Test of Visual Acuity.
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§ 594. Test of Visual Acuity.

(a) The test of visual acuity administered pursuant to Education Code sections 49452 and 49455 shall mean a test for visual acuity at both the far point and near point. This shall be conducted by means of an optotype test or any other scientifically validated photoscreening test that measures visual acuity.

(b) Definition of failure for the far point visual acuity test shall be defined as follows:

(1) For pupils four years of age: Visual acuity of 20/50 or worse. The designation 20/50 or worse indicates the inability to identify accurately the majority of letters or symbols on the 20-foot line of the test chart at a distance of 10 feet.

(2) For pupils five years of age or older: Visual acuity of 20/40 or worse. The designation 20/40 or worse indicates the inability to identify the majority of letters or symbols on 20-foot line of the chart at a distance of 10 feet.

(3) For all pupils: A difference of visual acuity between the two eyes of two lines or more on the optotype chart.

(c) Test failure for the near point visual acuity test shall be defined as follows:

(1) For all pupils: Visual acuity of 20/40 or worse. The designation 20/40 or worse indicates the inability to identify accurately the majority of letters or symbols on the test chart at a distance of 16 inches with both eyes open.

(d) For pupils who, because of age or special needs are not able to be tested with an optotype test, other types of vision testing, such as a functional vision screening or instrument-based screening, may be utilized, using procedures and criteria of failure as described by the manufacturer.

(e) If a pupil fails a vision test that is conducted by an employee authorized to give vision tests pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 591 or subdivision (a) of section 597, a reevaluation shall be conducted prior to a report being made to the pupil's parent or guardian. This reevaluation shall be conducted by an employee authorized to give vision tests pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 591.

(f) If a pupil fails a vision test conducted by an employee authorized to give vision tests pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 591, a report shall be made to the pupil's parent or guardian as required by Education Code section 49456.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 3308.5, 49452, 49455 and 49456, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).

3. Amendment of Section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

5. Amendment filed 12-26-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 4. Vision Testing > § 595. Appraisal of Color Vision.
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§ 595. Appraisal of Color Vision.

The appraisal of color vision in male pupils pursuant to Education Code sections 49452 and 49455 shall mean a test employing pseudoisochromatic plates. Procedures and criteria of failure as described by the manufacturer shall be used.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49452 and 49455, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 4. Vision Testing > § 596. Gross External Observation of the Pupils' Eyes, Visual Performance and Perception.
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§ 596. Gross External Observation of the Pupils' Eyes, Visual Performance and Perception.

Gross external observation of the pupils' eyes, visual performance and perception, pursuant to Education Code sections 49452 and 49455, shall mean continuous observation by teachers of the appearance, behavior and complaints of pupils that might indicate vision problems. Continual and regular observation by the teacher where a pupil's school performance begins to give evidence that existence of the problem might be caused by a visual difficulty. Such an evaluation shall be done in consultation with the school nurse.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49452 and 49455, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section and new Note filed 8-9-2004; operative 8-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 33).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-26-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 4. Vision Testing > § 597. Appraisals Using Scientifically Validated Photoscreening Tests.
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§ 597. Appraisals Using Scientifically Validated Photoscreening Tests.

Employees, or trained individuals, as defined in section 591, are permitted to conduct vision screenings using photoscreening tests only under an agreement with, or supervision of, an optometrist or ophthalmologist pursuant to Education Code section 49455.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49455, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-26-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 5. School Environment for Pupils > § 630. Condition of School Premises.
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§ 630. Condition of School Premises.

Governing boards, superintendents, principals, and teachers are responsible for the sanitary, neat, and clean condition of the school premises and freedom of the premises from conditions that would create a fire or life hazard.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 5: Section 33031, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 9.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 5. School Environment for Pupils > § 631. Maintenance.
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§ 631. Maintenance.

Adequate separate toilet facilities shall be maintained for each sex, and all buildings and grounds shall be maintained according to the regulations of the Board of Health having jurisdiction over the school district.

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§ 632. School Crossing Signs.

The governing board shall neither purchase nor accept any school crossing sign (except hand signs to be carried by adult crossing guards and hand signs described in Section 575 to be carried by school safety patrols), unless it conforms to the requirements of the Traffic Manual issued by the California Department of Transportation.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 6. Pupil Fingerprinting Program > § 640. Definitions.
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§ 640. Definitions.

(a) “Private funding,” as used in Education Code Section 32390(a), means fund-raising activities by the school district or private persons or entities, or any other form of accepting donated funds.

(b) “Volunteer assistance,” as used in Education Code Section 32390(a), means the voluntary contribution, without charge to the school district, of materials, equipment, or personal time, special knowledge or skill.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 32390(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 32390(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-8-86; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 86, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 6. Pupil Fingerprinting Program > § 641. Standards.
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§ 641. Standards.

In providing fingerprint services, school districts shall comply with the following standards:

(a) The standard California Department of Justice (DOJ) 8″ x 8″ personal identification fingerprint form (BID-8) may be used. Other fingerprint forms may be used that are of the card stock, size and format of form BID-8, as specified by the DOJ.

(b) Fingerprint equipment used shall provide for a permanent black finger print impression. Standard fingerprinting ink or inkless equipment shall be used which meet standards specified by the DOJ.

(c) Those specifications referred to in subdivisions (a) and (b) may be obtained from the DOJ, Bureau of Criminal Identification, P.O. Box 903417, Sacramento, California 94203-4170.

(d) A full set of fingerprints shall be taken that includes the ten rolled impressions and the two flat impressions. A notation shall be made on the fingerprint form when fingers are amputated, bandaged or deformed.

(e) A person trained in the taking of fingerprints shall perform the fingerprint process, or if an untrained person is used, a trained person shall inspect each set of fingerprint impressions for quality. A person is deemed to be trained in the taking of fingerprints if he or she has completed a course of instruction in the taking of fingerprints from a law enforcement agency, or a public or private college or university, or from a person who has successfully completed a course of instruction in the taking of fingerprints from a law enforcement agency, or a public or private college or university.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 32390, Education Code. Reference: Section 32390, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-8-86; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 86, No. 46).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(c) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 7. Safe Schools Assessment Program > § 700. Definitions.
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§ 700. Definitions.

(a) “Aggregated data,” means the information contained on all of the completed California Safe Schools Assessment School Crime and Incident Reporting Forms (July 1, 2001) collected during each reporting period by the school district or county office of education from each school, program, or camp within the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the respective school district or county office of education.

(b) Crime classifications

(1) Arson

“Arson” means the willful and malicious setting fire to or burning any structure or property, regardless of the value of the property. Arson does not include one burning his or her own property, unless there is injury to another person or another person's property. Reporting for the purposes of the Safe Schools Assessment Program shall be limited to incidents of arson that result in an economic loss of $100 or more to an individual, the school district or county office of education.

(2) Assault with a deadly weapon

“Assault with a deadly weapon” means the use of a firearm, deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury. A deadly weapon can be a firearm; stun gun or taser; bows and arrows; knives or other cutting instruments; clubs; bottles; explosives; and body parts, such as teeth, hands, fists, and feet used with force likely to produce great bodily injury.

(3) Battery

“Battery” means the willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

(4) Burglary

“Burglary” means any entry with the intent to commit a theft or any felony, even though force may not have been used to gain entry.

(5) Destructive devices

“Destructive devices” means the use of any of the following for criminal purposes:

(A) Projectile containing any explosive or incendiary material or any chemical substance, bomb, facsimile bomb, grenade, explosive missile or similar device or any launching device.

(B) Weapon of a caliber greater than 0.60 caliber which fires fixed ammunition or any ammunition other than a shotgun.

(C) Rocket, rocket propelled projectile, or any similar device of diameter greater than 0.60 inches or launching device.

(D) Breakable container which contains a flammable liquid with a flashpoint of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or less and has a wick or similar device capable of being ignited, other than a device which is commercially manufactured primarily for the purpose of illumination.

(E) Sealed device containing dry ice (CO 2) or other chemically reactive substances assembled for the purpose of causing an explosion by a chemical reaction.

Included in this category also are written or oral threats to use destructive devices. Devices such as snappers or poppers, firecrackers, and fireworks shall not be reported.

(6) Drug and alcohol offenses

“Drug and alcohol offenses” means the possession, use, sale, or furnishing of any drug, intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, or toluene, as well as drug paraphernalia, that is prohibited by law.

(7) Explosive devices

“Explosive devices” means any substance, or combination of substances, the primary or common purpose of which is detonation or rapid combustion with criminal intent. Explosives include, but are not limited to:

(A) Dynamite, nitroglycerin, black powder, propellant explosives, detonating primers, blasting caps or commercial boosters.

(B) Substances determined to be class A and class B explosives by the United States Department of Transportation.

(C) Nitro carbo nitrate substances (blasting agent) as classified by the United States Department of Transportation.

(D) Any material designated as an explosive by the State Fire Marshal.

(E) Certain class C explosives designated by the United States Department of Transportation when listed in regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

Included in this category also are written or oral threats to use explosive devices. Devices such as snappers or poppers, firecrackers, and fireworks shall not be reported.

(8) Graffiti

“Graffiti” means any form of unauthorized painting, writing, or inscription on the property of a school district or county office of education, regardless of the content or nature of the material used in the commission of the act. Reporting for the purposes of the Safe Schools Assessment Program shall be limited to incidents of graffiti that result in an economic loss of $100 or more to an individual, the school district or county office of education.

(9) Hate Crime

“Hate crime” means an act or attempted act against the person or property of another individual or institution which in any way manifests evidence of hostility toward the victim because of his or her actual or perceived race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, or sexual orientation. This includes, but is not limited to, threatening telephone calls, hate mail, physical assault, vandalism, cross burning, destruction of religious symbols, or fire bombings. This paragraph shall include those threats or hate mail sent by electronic communication.

(10) Homicide

“Homicide” means the unlawful killing of a person by another person.

(11) Loitering or trespassing

(A) “Loitering” means to delay, to linger, or to idle about any school location without lawful business for being present.

(B) “Trespassing” means the entering of school grounds during school hours without registering with the site or program administrator, as required by law, and remaining after being asked to leave, or returning to the school grounds within thirty days of being asked to leave or within seven days if the person is a parent or guardian of a student attending the school.

(12) Possession of weapons

“Possession of weapons” means the unauthorized possession of dangerous weapons, which include, but are not limited to, fire arms or knives.

(13) Robbery/extortion

(A) “Robbery” means the taking of personal property in possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by force or fear.

(B) “Extortion” means the taking of property from another person without their consent. Extortion is induced by a threat of force or wrongful use of fear. Extortion may occur over a period of time. Included in this category are written or oral threats to take property.

(14) Sex offenses

“Sex offenses” mean sexual battery, rape, statutory rape, sodomy, lewd and lascivious conduct with children, oral copulation, and child molestation.

(15) Theft

“Theft” (larceny) means the taking, leading, driving, or carrying away of property (including motor vehicles) belonging to another with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of its use, regardless of the value of the property. Reporting for the purposes of the Safe Schools Assessment Program shall be limited to incidents of theft that result in an economic loss of $50 or more to the individual, school district, or county office of education.

(16) Vandalism

“Vandalism” (to school, student, or employee property on school location) means the malicious defacing, damaging, or destroying of property. Reporting for the purposes of the Safe Schools Assessment Program shall be limited to incidents of vandalism that result in an economic loss of $100 or more to the individual, school district, or county office of education.

(c) “Economic loss” means (except in the case of arson) the gross dollar loss as a result of a crime committed against the property of an individual, school district or county office of education before any insurance claim payments, restitution by students, or restitution by parents or guardians. In the case of arson, “economic loss” means the estimated cost of the economic loss to the individual, school district or county office incurred as a result of the arson.

(d) “Hate motivated incident” means an act or attempted act which constitutes an expression of hostility against a person or property or institution because of the victim's real or perceived race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, or sexual orientation. A hate motivated incident can be using bigoted insults, taunts, or slurs; distributing or posting hate group literature or posters; defacing, removing, or destroying posted materials or announcements; or posting or circulating demeaning jokes or leaflets. This subsection shall include those expressions of hostility sent by electronic communication.

(e) “Intentionally misleading data” means data that the school district or county office of education superintendent intentionally withheld that clearly should have been reported, or data submitted that was known or reasonably should have been known to be misleading or false.

(f) “Location” means the places where, and the times when, school personnel have supervisory responsibility for pupils, that include the following:

(1) On campus, including before or after school, and during lunch and recess.

(2) On a school bus, to or from school, or to or from a school-sponsored activity.

(3) Off campus during lunch or at a school-sponsored activity.

(4) On the way directly to and from school or at a school-sponsored activity.

(g) “Non-student” means a person, regardless of age, not enrolled in the school or program reporting the crime, including hate crime or hate motivated incident.

(h) “Reportable crime” means an act that (1) is a violation of an existing criminal statute, (2) involves school activities or school-sponsored activities conducted by school districts or county offices of education, and (3) is reportable to local law enforcement as a crime, including hate crime, whether or not a crime report is filed with the local law enforcement. The reportable crime classifications are described above in subsection (b).

(i) “Reportable hate motivated incident” means an act or attempted act that (1) is a violation of an existing civil rights statute, and (2) involves school activities or school-sponsored activities conducted by school districts or county offices of education. The reportable hate motivated incident classification is described above in subsection (d).

(j) “Safe schools assessment” means the reporting of crime, including hate crime and hate motivated incidents, committed at a location, as defined above in subsection (f).

(k) “School bus” means a bus that is owned or leased by the school district or county office of education for the purpose of transporting students or staff members to or from school or school-sponsored activities.

(l) “Site or program administrator” means the school or program site person who has responsibility for compiling the school crime and hate motivated incident data and reporting the crime and incident data to the respective school district or county office of education superintendent. The site or program administrator can be, but is not limited to, school site principals, vice principals, counselors, and coordinators or directors of county-operated programs.

(m) “Student” means a person enrolled in the school or program reporting the crime or incident.

(n) “Suspect” means a person reasonably suspected of having committed the crime or incident.

(o) “Victim,” as it relates to crimes against persons, including hate crimes and hate motivated incidents, means a person against whom a crime or incident was committed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; and Section 628.1, Penal Code. Reference: Section 25608, Business and Professions Code; Sections 44807 and 48900, Education Code; Sections 11014.5, 11018, 11054-11058, 11351, 11357, 11359, 11360, 11364, 11364.7, 11550, 11680, 11681 and 12000, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 71, 148.1, 187, 192, 211, 212, 242, 243.2, 243.4, 244.5, 245, 245.5, 261, 261.5, 286, 288, 288a, 308(b), 380, 381, 417, 417.4, 451, 452, 459, 484, 487, 488, 518, 519, 594, 626.7-626.9, 628-628.6, 640.5, 647(f), 647.6, 653(g), 12020, 12220, 12301(a), 12403.7(d) and 12403.8, Penal Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3, article 7 and section filed 9-13-95 as an emergency; operative 9-13-95 (Register 95, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction deleting duplicative subchapter 3 heading (Register 96, No. 7).

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-13-95 order including amendment of subsections (b)(1), (b)(5), (b)(7), (b)(14), renumbering of (b)(16) to (b)(15), and amendment of subsection (h) transmitted to OAL 1-4-96 and filed 2-13-96 (Register 96, No. 7).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(10)(B), and (b)(13) and amendment of Note filed 8-4-98; operative 8-4-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 32).

5. Amendment filed 8-1-2001; operative 8-1-2001 pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 7. Safe Schools Assessment Program > § 701. School Crime and Incident Reporting Procedures.
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§ 701. School Crime and Incident Reporting Procedures.

(a) All school district superintendents and county office of education superintendents who operate educational programs are required to submit to the California Department of Education safe school assessment reports that contain specific numerical data on the incidents of crime, including hate crimes or hate motivated incidents, occurring on their respective school campuses. Each school district or county office of education shall utilize the following procedure to report crime and hate motivated incident data from school or program sites to the respective school district or county office of education superintendent, and to the California Department of Education:

(1) Each administrator of a school site or county office of education program, or designee, shall complete a California Safe Schools Assessment School Crime and Incident Reporting Form (July 1, 2001) for each incident of crime, including hate crime or hate motivated incidents. The information on the form includes, but is not limited to, identification of the crime or hate motivated incident, victim characteristics, suspect characteristics, if known at the time of the incident, and the actual or estimated dollar loss to the school district or county office of education resulting from a criminal act directed against property of the school district or county office of education. The site or program administrator shall use the crime and hate motivated incident classification definitions as specified above in Section 700(b) and (d) and the reporting guidelines as specified below in Section 702(a) to determine if a crime or an incident is reportable for the purposes of the Safe Schools Assessment Program.

(2) The site or program administrator, or designee, shall retain on file for not less than three years the individual reports of crimes and hate moviated incidents on which the aggregate data is based, and any other required documentation, as specified below in Section 702(b).

(3) Each month the data regarding reportable school crimes and hate motivated incidents shall be reported to the designated person at the respective school district or county office of education.

(4) Any school district that has its own police department may have the chief of its police force or other administrator of the police department prepare the California Safe Schools Assessment School Crime and Incident Reporting Form (July 1, 2001) for its schools and submit the aggregated data to the California Department of Education.

(5) On or before February 1 and August 1 of each year, the respective school district or county office of education superintendent, or designee, shall aggregate the school crime and hate motivated incident data reported by schools or programs within their jurisdiction and report the aggregated data to the California Department of Education.

(6) Beginning February 1, 1997 and thereafter, if a school district or county office of education chooses to submit its data to the California Department of Education in an electronic format, it must do so in a format designated by the California Department of Education. For the purposes of this section, an electronic format includes, computer disk, modem transfer, or other electronic means.

(b) Reportable crimes and hate motivated incidents occurring at a school in the jurisdiction of another school district or county office of education shall be reported by the education agency in which the crime or hate motivated incident occurred.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; and Section 628.1, Penal Code. Reference: Section 48902, Education Code; and Sections 628-628.6, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-95 as an emergency; operative 9-13-95 (Register 95, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-13-95 order transmitted to OAL 1-4-96 and filed 2-13-96 (Register 96, No. 7).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(4) filed 8-4-98; operative 8-4-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 32).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-1-2001; operative 8-1-2001 pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 31).

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§ 702. Guidelines for Reporting and Required Documentation.

Site or program administrators and school district and county office of education superintendents shall use (1) crime and hate motivated incident classifications based on existing statutes, as specified above in Section 700(b) and (d), (2) reporting guidelines as specified in subsection (a) below, and (3) guidelines for required documentation as specified in subsection (b) below to complete the reporting procedures as specified above in Section 701.

(a) Reporting guidelines

The site or program administrator or designee shall report a crime or hate motivated incident when it has been determined that a reportable crime or hate motivated incident, as specified above in Section 700(b) and (d), has been committed on a school location, as specified above in Section 700(f). If more than one crime or hate motivated incident is committed during an occurrence, the most serious crime or incident in the judgment of the site or program administrator or designee shall be reported. The suspect(s) need not be apprehended for a crime or hate motivated incident to be reportable. The site or program administrator or designee may consult with local law enforcement to confirm that the occurrences reported on the forms are crimes or hate motivated incidents as defined in statute.

(b) Required documentation

The school district or county office of education superintendent responsible for reporting school crime and hate motivated incident data shall make available, for not less than three years from the date the report was submitted, supporting data which verifies information contained on the California Safe Schools Assessment School Crime and Incident Reporting Form (July 1, 2001). Such data shall include, but not be limited to, reports to local law enforcement officers and suspension and expulsion reports which have been reported to the respective local governing board, for the crime classifications specified in Education Code section 48915(a) through (d); and insurance claims, maintenance records, and other documents to verify economic loss, if applicable. In addition, staff should be available to participate in interviews during site visits from the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; and Section 628.1, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 628-628.6, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-95 as an emergency; operative 9-13-95 (Register 95, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-13-95 order transmitted to OAL 1-4-96 and filed 2-13-96 (Register 96, No. 7).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-4-98; operative 8-4-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 32).

4. Amendment filed 8-1-2001; operative 8-1-2001 pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 3. Health and Safety of Pupils > Article 7. Safe Schools Assessment Program > § 704. Certification of Report.
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§ 704. Certification of Report.

Each school district or county office of education superintendent or designee shall certify to the best of their knowledge and belief that the information in each crime and hate motivated incident reporting form is true, accurate, and complete prior to submission to the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; and Section 628.1, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 628-628.6, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-95 as an emergency; operative 9-13-95 (Register 95, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-13-95 order transmitted to OAL 1-4-96 and filed 2-13-96 (Register 96, No. 7).

3. Amendment filed 8-1-2001; operative 8-1-2001 pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 31).

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§ 705. Failure to Submit or Intentionally Submitting Misleading Data.

School districts or county offices of education failing to submit a report or intentionally submitting misleading data may be sanctioned by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The sanction is withholding a dollar amount not to exceed one-half of the annual salary of the superintendent of either the reporting school district or the county office of education from the school district's or county office of education's next state funding apportionment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; and Section 628.1, Penal Code. Reference: Section 14044, Education Code; and Sections 628-628.6, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-95 as an emergency; operative 9-13-95 (Register 95, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-13-95 order transmitted to OAL 1-4-96 and filed 2-13-96 (Register 96, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 4, Refs & Annos
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* For “vision screening” testing for pupils, see sections 590-596.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1.5. Education Improvement Incentive Program > § 1030. Computation of Change in a School's Performance.
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§ 1030. Computation of Change in a School's Performance.

(a) The formula in subdivision (b) shall be applied by the California Department of Education to all secondary schools eligible to compete in the Education Improvement Incentive Program and whose performance in the prior fiscal year has decreased from that in the next preceding fiscal year. All schools with a 12th grade enrollment of 50 students or fewer and all continuation education schools are excluded from the computation.

(b) The formula:

(1) Subtract the school's prior year composite score on the California Assessment Program (CAP) from the current year score to compute a change score.

(2) Regress the number of students tested in CAP and the square of the number of students tested onto the change score using a standard multiple regression procedure.

(3) Using the results of the multiple regression, compute a predicted change score.

(4) Subtract the actual change score obtained by the school from the predicted change score to obtain a residual.

(5) Studentize the residual to have a mean of zero and a standard deviation of 1.

(6) Identify those schools which have a studentized residual equal to or less than minus 1.5. A studentized residual is the ratio of the residual to its standard error after the model has been fit and predicted change scores and residuals calculated. The predicted change scores are calculated from the estimated regression equation. The residuals are calculated as actual minus predicted.

(7) For those schools identified in paragraph (6) of this subdivision, the incentive award for the current year shall be based on the improvement in performance between the current year and the 1983-84 fiscal year or the fiscal year in which the school first participated in the incentive program.

(c) Any school whose incentive award is adversely affected by a calculation pursuant to subdivision (b) may appeal to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 54653.6, Education Code. Reference: Section 54653.6, Education.

History

1. New section filed 5-1-87; operative 5-31-87 (Register 87, No. 20).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (b)(7) and (c) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1.6. Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP) and High Priority Schools Grant Program (HPSGP): Definition of Significant Growth and Criteria to Determine Academic Growth for II/USP and HPSGP Schools Without Valid API's [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 4, Art. 1.6, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3791037703A911ED8D5EF78B0829F50C
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 1.6 (sections 1030.5-1030.8) filed 4-3-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1.7. Award Programs Linked to the Academic Performance Index (API) [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 4, Art. 1.7, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 1.7 (sections 1031-1039) filed 4-3-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1.8. Inclusion of Alternative Education Program Accountability Results and Middle School Dropouts in the Academic Performance Index (API) [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 4, Art. 1.8, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 1.8 (sections 1039.1-1039.3) filed 4-3-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1020. Definitions. [Repealed]
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§ 1020. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 7-20-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 29). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 30.

2. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1021. Tests and Procedures.
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§ 1021. Tests and Procedures.

(a) Each pupil in grade 1 shall be given the entry level test adopted or developed by the State Board of Education (SBE) at a time specified by the California Department of Education (CDE), but not later than the third month of attendance in the first grade.

(b) Each pupil in grades 3, 6, and 12 shall be given the achievement test adopted or developed for the respective grade by the SBE at the times designated for each grade by the CDE.

(c) The adopted tests shall be administered to pupils by school districts in accordance with procedures established by the CDE for the tests. Test answer sheets shall be submitted to the CDE for scoring on dates specified and according to procedures established by the CDE for each grade.

(d) After the tests have been given, the school principal shall certify that the tests were given in accordance with the procedures established for the test, and that all answer sheets have been returned to the CDE for scoring.

(e) In nongraded primary sections, pupils shall be certified as first or third grade pupils for purposes of official enrollment, and are deemed, for purposes of this article, to be enrolled in the respective grade for which they are so certified.

(f) Pupils enrolled in grades 1, 3 and 6 in a school maintaining a year-round program shall be tested when they have completed approximately the same number of weeks of school as pupils who are in regular programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 54103, 60602, 60603, 60607 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60600-60614 and 60640-60644, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history see Register 74, No. 52.

2. Repealer and new section filed 11-29-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 48).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(d) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 1022. Recording Test Scores.

Scores for individual pupils on these tests shall not be used by school districts or teachers for individual diagnosis or placement, or as a basis for any other decisions which would affect the pupil's school experience. Scores from these tests shall not in any manner be included on a pupil's cumulative school record.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1023.1. Practice Exercises.
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§ 1023.1. Practice Exercises.

No practice exercises other than those specifically designated or approved by the California Department of Education shall be given to pupils in preparation for the testing program or in the particular test used.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60603 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60600-60614 and 60640-60644, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-29-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 48).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1023. Security of Test Material.
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§ 1023. Security of Test Material.

In order to afford protection to the security and reliability of the tests given pursuant to this article, all officers and employees of the district and other persons concerned with the state testing program shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent pupils from learning in advance of the specific content of the tests.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1024. Responsibility of the County Superintendent of Schools.
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§ 1024. Responsibility of the County Superintendent of Schools.

The county superintendent is requested to cooperate with and give assistance to each school district under his jurisdiction which seeks such assistance from him in carrying out duties imposed on it by Chapter 5 of Part 33 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code. In addition for any district which does not have a district superintendent, the county superintendent shall make certain that the tests are administered in accordance with these regulations and with the instructions and testing procedures developed for the tests.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60603, 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60600-60614 and 60640-60644, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-25-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 12-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 52).

3. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Amendment filed 11-29-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1025. Related Information.
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§ 1025. Related Information.

Each school district superintendent shall furnish to the California Department of Education (CDE) such other pupil and school information that is requested by the CDE in order to carry out the provisions of Chapter 5 of Part 33 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code and to properly analyze and evaluate the test results as required by sections 60604.5 and 60660 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60603 and 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60600-60614 and 60640-60644, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 52).

2. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 11-29-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 48).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 1. Achievement Testing Programs > § 1026. Reporting Test Results. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2E2F1F834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 1026. Reporting Test Results. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60607 and 60640, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 52).

2. Amendment filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

3. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Repealer filed 11-29-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2.5. Testing Variations/Accommodations > § 1047. Testing Variations and Accommodations Available to Pupils.
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§ 1047. Testing Variations and Accommodations Available to Pupils.

(a) Each pupil with an IEP or Section 504 plan shall be given as much of the test as his or her condition will permit.

(b) School districts may provide all pupils the following test variations:

(1) extra time within a testing day.

(2) test directions that are simplified or clarified.

(c) All pupils may have the following testing variations if regularly used in the classroom:

(1) audio amplification equipment.

(2) test individual student separately provided that the pupil is directly supervised by the test examiner.

(3) Manually Coded English or American Sign Language to present directions for test administration.

(d) School districts may provide pupils with disabilities the following accommodations when administering the PFT if specified in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 plan:

(1) Administration of the PFT at the most beneficial time of day to the pupil after consultation with the test contractor.

(2) Administration of the PFT by a test examiner to the pupil at home or in the hospital.

(3) Any other accommodation specified in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 plan for the PFT.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC Section 1400, et seq.; 29 USC Section 794; and 42 USC Section 12132 and 12133.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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§ 1048. Testing Variations Available to English Learners.

School districts may provide identified English learner pupils the following additional testing variations if regularly used in the classroom or for assessment:

(1) English learners may have the opportunity to be tested separately with other English learners provided that the pupil is directly supervised by the test examiner.

(2) English learners may have the opportunity to hear the test directions printed in the test contractor's manual translated into their primary language. English learners may have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the test directions in their primary language.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1041. Required Program.
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§ 1041. Required Program.

(a) During the annual assessment window, the governing board of each school district maintaining grades 5, 7, and 9, or any one or more of such grades, shall administer to each pupil in those grades the physical performance test, FITNESSGRAM®, designated by the State Board of Education. This includes pupils who attend schools that are on a block schedule and whose pupils may not be enrolled in physical education classes during the annual assessment window.

(b) All pupils in grades 5, 7 and 9 shall only take the test once during the annual assessment window.

(c) School districts shall test all pupils in alternative education programs conducted off the regular school campus, including, but not limited to continuation schools, independent study, community day schools, and county community schools.

(d) No test shall be administered in a home or hospital except by a test examiner. No test shall be administered to a pupil by the parent or guardian of that pupil.

(e) Pupils shall be tested in each fitness component included in the PFT unless exempt by the pupil's IEP or Section 504 plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60615 and 60800, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-25-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 5-18-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 5-11-89 and 5-15-89; operative 5-15-89 (Register 89, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1042. Recommended Program. [Repealed]
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§ 1042. Recommended Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60605, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of section and new Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1043.2. Test Administration Training.
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§ 1043.2. Test Administration Training.

(a) For valid results, districts shall use the test administration manual provided for the test designated by the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1043.6. Data for Analysis of Pupil Proficiency. [Repealed]
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§ 1043.6. Data for Analysis of Pupil Proficiency. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49061, 60605 and 60800, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 1232g.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

2. Repealer filed 12-28-2022; operative 12-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1043.8. Reporting Test Scores. [Repealed]
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§ 1043.8. Reporting Test Scores. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031 and 60605, Education Code. Reference: Section 49061, 60605 and 60800, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232g; 34 CFR part 99; and 20 USC Section 6311(b)(3)(C)xiii.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

2. Repealer filed 12-28-2022; operative 12-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1043.10. Reports of Results.
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§ 1043.10. Reports of Results.

Results shall be provided to each pupil after completing the test. The results may be provided orally or in writing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1044. Recording Test Scores. [Repealed]
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§ 1044. Recording Test Scores. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

2. Repealer filed 12-28-2022; operative 12-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1045. Responsibility of County Superintendent of Schools. [Repealed]
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§ 1045. Responsibility of County Superintendent of Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60610, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer of section and new Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1046. Use of Reports. [Repealed]
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§ 1046. Use of Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of section and new Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1040. Definitions.
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§ 1040. Definitions.

For the purpose of the physical performance test required by Education Code section 60800, and also referred to as the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Accommodations” means any variation in the assessment environment or process that does not fundamentally alter what the test measures or affect the comparability of scores.

(b) “Annual assessment window” begins on February 1 and ends on May 31 of each school year.

(c) “Block schedule” is a restructuring of the school day whereby pupils attend half as many classes, for twice as long.

(d) “District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator” is an employee of the school district designated by the superintendent of the district to oversee the administration of the PFT within the district.

(e) “FITNESSGRAM®,” November, 2005, excluding the Body Composition component, and all Healthy Fitness Zone® (HFZ) performance standards, is the California Physical Fitness Test designated by the State Board of Education (SBE), a document incorporated by reference.

(f) “Grade” for the purpose of the PFT means the grade assigned to the pupil by the school district at the time of testing.

(g) “Modification” means any variation in the assessment environment or process that fundamentally alters what the test measures or affects the comparability of scores.

(h) “Pupil” is a person in grades 5, 7 or 9, enrolled in a California public school or placed in a non-public school through the individualized education program (IEP) process pursuant to Education Code section 56365.

(i) “Results,” as used in Education Code section 60800, subdivisions (b) and (d), is the percent of students, by subtest component and grade level, who participated during the annual assessment window. “Results,” as used in Education Code section 60800, subdivision (c), is the raw score a student receives when participating in a specific FITNESSGRAM® component.

(j) “School district” includes elementary, high school, and unified school districts, county offices of education, any charter school that for assessment purposes does not elect to be part of the school district or county office of education that granted the charter, and any charter school chartered by the SBE.

(k) “Test administration manual” is the Updated Third Edition FITNESSGRAM®/ACTIVITYGRAM®, a document incorporated by reference. A copy is available for review from CDE staff in the Assessment Development and Administration Division.

(l) “Test examiner” is an employee of the school district who administers the PFT.

(m) “Variation” is a change in the manner in which a test is presented or administered, or in how a test taker is allowed to respond, and includes, but is not limited to accommodations and modifications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60603, 60608 and 60800, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-25-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. New Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, new section and amendment of Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

4. Amendment of subsections (e) and (h), new subsection (i), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (k) and (m) and amendment of Note filed 2-4-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-4-2022 (Register 2022, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-3-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of subsections (e) and (h), new subsection (i), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (k) and (m) and amendment of Note refiled 7-27-2022 as an emergency, including further amendment of subsections (e), (i) and amendment of subsection (j); operative 8-3-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2022, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-1-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Amendment of subsections (e) and (h), new subsection (i), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (k) and (m) refiled 10-24-2022 as an emergency; operative 11- 1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2022, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2023 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-24-2022 order, including further amendment of subsection (e), transmitted to OAL 11-10-2022 and filed 12-28-2022; amendments effective 12-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 2. Physical Performance Testing Programs > § 1043.4. District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator.
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§ 1043.4. District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator.

(a) On or before November 1 of each school year, the superintendent of each school district, county office of education, and independent charter school may designate from among its employees a District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator. If a District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator is designated, the superintendent shall notify the contractor for the PFT of the identity and contact information of the District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator. The District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator shall be available throughout the year and shall serve as the liaison between the school district and the CDE for all matters related to the PFT.

(b) The District Physical Fitness Test Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Responding to correspondence and inquiries from the contractor in a timely manner and as provided in the contractor's instructions.

(2) Determining school district and individual school test and test material needs.

(3) Overseeing the administration of the PFT to pupils.

(4) Ensuring that all participation test data are received from school test sites within the school district in sufficient time to satisfy the reporting requirements according to the School Accountability Report Card.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

2. Repealer of subsections (b)(4) and (b)(6), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(4) filed 12-28-2022; operative 12-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 52).

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§ 1043. Methods of Administration.

(a) The tests shall be administered and scored by employees of the district or the employees of the county superintendent of schools.

(b) Districts may provide an alternative date for make-up based on absence or temporary physical restriction or limitations (e.g., recovering from illness or injury).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60800, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 7-31-2006; operative 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-28-2022; operative 12-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 3. Reading Testing Programs in Grades 1, 2, and 3 [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 4, Art. 3, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 54103, 60602, 60603, 60607, 60640, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60640-60644, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 1050-1060) filed 11-29-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 48). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 39, 76, No. 40, 74, No. 52, 72, No. 18, 72, No. 8, 71, No. 25, 69, No. 39 and 67, No. 51.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 4. Alternative Assessment Pilot Project [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 2, Subch. 4, Art. 4, Refs & Annos
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History

1. New article 4 (sections 1061-1067) and section filed 5-20-91 as an emergency; operative 5-20-91 (Register 91, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-17-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer of article 4 (sections 1061-1067) and section by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 92, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 5. Alternative Schools Accountability Model Pre-Post Assessments > § 1068. Application of this Article.
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§ 1068. Application of this Article.

This article shall only apply to schools that are registered in the Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) and have chosen to adopt a pre-post assessment instrument as an indicator for use in the ASAM.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 1068-1074) and section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 5. Alternative Schools Accountability Model Pre-Post Assessments > § 1069. Definitions.
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§ 1069. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Pre-post assessment instrument” is an assessment instrument available for adoption as an indicator of achievement by schools in the ASAM.

(b) “Pre-test” is an initial assessment given no later than 20 instructional days following the pupil's first day of enrollment in the ASAM school.

(c) “Post-test” is an assessment given after a minimum of 30 days of instruction following the administration of the pre-test.

(d) “ASAM test site coordinator” means the ASAM school principal or other district employee designated by the district superintendent to oversee the acquisition, and the secure distribution, administration, scoring, and reporting of a pre-post assessment instrument at the school site.

(e) “Test Administrator” means a certificated employee or paraprofessional employee of a school district trained in the administration of a pre-post assessment instrument by the ASAM test site coordinator.

(f) “Long-term student” is a student who has been continuously enrolled in the ASAM school for a minimum of 90 consecutive school days during the school year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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§ 1070. Administration of Pre-Post Assessment Instrument.

(a) In order to yield reliable and valid results, each pre-post assessment instrument shall be administered in accordance with directions provided in the publisher's assessment administration manual.

(b) The school's ASAM test site coordinator shall oversee the administration of all pre-post assessment instruments to ensure adherence to the directions provided in the publisher's assessment administration manual.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 5. Alternative Schools Accountability Model Pre-Post Assessments > § 1071. Test Administrator Eligibility.
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§ 1071. Test Administrator Eligibility.

Any certificated employee of a school district trained in the administration of the pre-post assessment instrument may administer the assessment. Trained paraprofessional employees of the district may administer the pre-post assessment instrument under the direct supervision of a trained certificated employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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§ 1072. Security and Storage Requirements.

(a) To ensure security of the pre-post assessment instruments, all ASAM assessment test site coordinators (coordinators) shall sign the ASAM Pre-Post Assessment Security Agreement as set forth in subdivision (b).

(b) The ASAM Pre-Post Assessment Security Agreement shall be as follows:

ASAM PRE-POST ASSESSMENT SECURITY AGREEMENT

The coordinator acknowledges by his or her signature on this form that the ASAM pre-post assessment instruments are secure assessments and agrees to each of the following conditions to ensure test security:

(1) The coordinator will take all necessary precautions to safeguard all pre-post assessment instruments and assessment materials by limiting access to persons within the school district with a responsible, professional interest in the assessment instruments' security.

(2) The coordinator will keep on file the names of persons having access to pre-post assessment instruments and assessment materials. All persons having access to the materials shall be required by the coordinator to sign the ASAM Pre-Post Assessment Security Affidavit that will be kept on file in the school and school district office.

(3) The coordinator will keep the pre-post assessment instruments and assessment materials in a secure, locked location at the school site, limiting access to only those persons responsible for assessment security, except on actual administration dates.

(4) The coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the security of all scoring activities whether done at the school site, the district office, or by an external contractor.

By signing my name to this document, I am assuring that I and anyone having access to the pre-post assessment instruments will sign a security affidavit.

	By:	
	Title:	
	School:	
	School District:	
	Date:	

(c) All persons having access to the ASAM pre-post assessment instruments, including but not limited to the coordinator and test administrators, shall acknowledge the limited purpose of their access to the assessment instruments by signing the ASAM Pre-Post Assessment Security Affidavit set forth in subdivision (d).

(d) The ASAM Pre-Post Test Security Affidavit shall be as follows:

ASAM PRE-POST ASSESSMENT SECURITY AFFIDAVIT

I acknowledge that I will have access to the ASAM pre-post assessment instruments for the purpose of administering or scoring the assessments. I understand that these materials are highly secure, and it is my professional responsibility to protect their security as follows:

(1) I will not divulge the contents of the pre-post assessment instruments to any other person.

(2) I will not copy any part of the pre-post assessment instruments or assessment materials.

(3) I will keep the pre-post assessment instruments secure until the assessments are actually distributed to pupils or, in the case of computer-administered assessments, the pupils actually log on to begin the assessments.

(4) I will limit pupils' access to the pre-post assessment instruments and assessment to the actual testing periods.

(5) I will not permit pupils to remove pre-post assessment instruments and assessment materials from the room where testing takes place.

(6) I will not disclose, or allow to be disclosed, the contents of, or the scoring keys to, the pre-post assessment instruments.

(7) I will return all pre-post assessment instruments and assessment materials to the designated coordinator upon completion of the assessment administration.

(8) I will not interfere with the independent work of any pupil taking a pre-post assessment and I will not compromise the security of the assessment instrument by means including, but not limited to:

(A) Providing pupils with access to pre-post assessment questions prior to administration of the assessment instrument.

(B) Copying, reproducing, transmitting, distributing or using in any manner inconsistent with test security all or any portion of any secure pre-post assessment instrument.

(C) Coaching pupils during administration of the assessment instrument or altering or interfering with the pupils' responses in any way.

(D) Making answer keys available to pupils.

(E) Failing to follow security rules for distribution and return of secure pre-post assessment instruments as directed, or failing to account for all secure pre-post assessment instruments and assessment materials before, during, and after their administration.

(F) Failing to follow administration directions specified in the publisher's assessment administration manual.

(G) Participating in, directing, aiding, counseling, assisting in, or encouraging any of the acts prohibited in this section.

	Signed:	
	Print Name:	
	Position:	
	School:	
	School District:	
	Date:	

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 5. Alternative Schools Accountability Model Pre-Post Assessments > § 1073. Scoring.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2EF1AC334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:32:51.552709+00:00
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§ 1073. Scoring.

All pre-post assessment instruments scored at the school site or district office shall be scored under the supervision of the coordinator. The coordinator will monitor the contract for any scoring activities carried out by an external contractor. All scoring shall be done following the instructions and using the answer keys provided by the publisher of the specific pre-post assessment instrument.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 4. Statewide Testing of Pupils and Evaluation Procedures* > Article 5. Alternative Schools Accountability Model Pre-Post Assessments > § 1074. Reporting.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2EF862F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:32:55.319703+00:00
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§ 1074. Reporting.

School districts that have adopted a pre-post assessment instrument as an indicator of achievement for an ASAM school shall submit the following information for each long-term student enrolled in the school.

(a) Local student Identification number (as available).

(b) Test name and form.

(c) Dates pre-post assessment instruments were administered.

(d) Scores on each assessment instrument.

(e) Student demographics:

(1) Date of birth.

(2) Grade level.

(3) Gender.

(4) Language fluency and home language.

(5) Special program participation.

(6) Testing adaptations or accommodations.

(7) Amount of time in school district and in California public schools.

(8) Ethnicity.

(9) Parent education level.

(10) Handicapping condition or disability.

This information is for the purpose of aggregate analyses only.

Districts shall submit the ASAM pre-post assessment instrument results to CDE or its designee by October 28 each year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-25-2003 and filed 11-6-2003 (Register 2003, No. 45).

3. Amendment of final paragraph filed 5-25-2006; operative 6-24-2006 (Register 2006, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 1. General [Repealed] > § 1200. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F0582534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:06.406936+00:00
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§ 1200. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52504, 56365, 60850 and 60851, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. Amendment of subchapter 6 heading and new subchapter 6 (articles 1-5, sections 1200-1225), article 1 (section 1200) and section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25). For prior history of subchapter 6, see Register 76, No. 3.

2. Amendment of subsections (e) and (g) and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Amendment filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 6 (articles 1-5, sections 1200-1225), article 1 (section 1200) and section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1202. Excessive Materials Costs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F0C60234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:13.938616+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1202. Excessive Materials Costs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Edcation Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending article heading filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 2 (sections 1202-1212) and section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1203. Pupil or Adult Student Identification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F1009A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:18.104770+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1203. Pupil or Adult Student Identification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 1203-1212) and section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of article heading and section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1204.5. Grades 11 and 12 and Adult Student Testing Dates. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F19F4B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:26.261190+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1204.5. Grades 11 and 12 and Adult Student Testing Dates. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37252, 37254 and 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-16-2006 order transmitted to OAL 6-12-2006 and filed 7-25-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Amendment filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1204. Grade 10 Testing. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F1428544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:22.396840+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1204. Grade 10 Testing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section heading and repealer and new section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1205. School District Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F1ED6B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:30.095054+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1205. School District Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1206. Permanent Record Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F2391A14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:33.621457+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1206. Permanent Record Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49068 and 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(2) and (c) filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1207.1. Data for Analysis of Local Waiver Process for Pupils with Disabilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F2CB9634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:41.135073+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1207.1. Data for Analysis of Local Waiver Process for Pupils with Disabilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-16-2006 order transmitted to OAL 6-12-2006 and filed 7-25-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (e) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1207.2. Data for Analysis of Exemption for Pupils with Disabilities in the Class of 2007. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F30B1034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:44.745642+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1207.2. Data for Analysis of Exemption for Pupils with Disabilities in the Class of 2007. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60852.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-16-2006 order transmitted to OAL 6-12-2006 and filed 7-25-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).

3. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a), (a)(8) and (a)(10)-(11) and amendment of Note filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

4. Repealer filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1207.5. Reporting Test Scores. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F345A844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:48.697527+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1207.5. Reporting Test Scores. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60851 and 60855, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 1232g; and 34 CFR Section 99.3.

History

1. New section filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1207. Data for Analysis of Pupil Performance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F284C934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:37.265388+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1207. Data for Analysis of Pupil Performance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52052, 60855 and 60900, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311; and 7 CFR Sections 245.2, 245.3 and 245.6.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

4. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

5. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(8)(Register 2009, No. 45).

6. Amendment of subsections (b)(5), (b)(10), (b)(12)-(13), (b)(17), (b)(20), (b)(22), (d)(5) and (d)(8)-(e) and amendment of Note filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1208. Notice of the California High School Exit Examination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F38EE634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:52.387150+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1208. Notice of the California High School Exit Examination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48980 and 60850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1209. California High School Exit Examination District Coordinator. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F3EE1D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:33:56.215666+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1209. California High School Exit Examination District Coordinator. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(5) and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1210. California High School Exit Examination Test Site Coordinator. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F4598934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:00.318461+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1210. California High School Exit Examination Test Site Coordinator. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

4. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1211.5. California High School Exit Examination Test Security Forms. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F5290E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:07.936034+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1211.5. California High School Exit Examination Test Security Forms. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60850 and 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1211. California High School Exit Examination Test Security. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F4CC4834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:04.474202+00:00
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§ 1211. California High School Exit Examination Test Security. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60850 and 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsections (b), (f), (g) and (j), new subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (d) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and subsections (a), (b) and (e) filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 2. California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Administration [Repealed] > § 1212. Test Site Delivery. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F57C1034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:11.914837+00:00
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§ 1212. Test Site Delivery. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1215.5. Accommodations for Pupils or Adult Students with Disabilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F66DC334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:23.184134+00:00
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§ 1215.5. Accommodations for Pupils or Adult Students with Disabilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60850, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 1217 to new section 1215.5, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) and repealer of subsection (g) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

4. Amendment filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1215. Testing Variations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F610FD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:19.164411+00:00
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§ 1215. Testing Variations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 1215-1219.5) and section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of article heading and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading and section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) and repealer of subsection (c) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Amendment of article heading and section filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending article heading filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

8. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 3 (sections 1215-1219.5) and section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1216.1. Implementation of an Alternative Means. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F7226D44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:30.370432+00:00
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§ 1216.1. Implementation of an Alternative Means. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 60852.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60852.2 and 60852.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2010 as an emergency; operative 10-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-18-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-18-2010 order transmitted to OAL 2-15-2011 and filed 3-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 3-26-2012 as an emergency; operative 3-26-2012 (Register 2012, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-24-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-2012 order transmitted to OAL 7-26-2012 and filed 9-6-2012 (Register 2012, No. 36).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1216. Modifications for Pupils or Adult Students with Disabilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F6BE5434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:26.750706+00:00
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§ 1216. Modifications for Pupils or Adult Students with Disabilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60850, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section heading and repealer and new section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Amendment of subsections (b)(2)-(3) and (c) and repealer of subsection (d) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Amendment filed 11-3-2009; operative 12-3-2009 (Register 2009, No. 45).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1217.5. English Language Learners. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F7B27834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:38.121343+00:00
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§ 1217.5. English Language Learners. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Renumbering of former section 1217.5 to section 1217 filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1217. English Learners. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F76E1C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:34.328709+00:00
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§ 1217. English Learners. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60810(7)(d)(1), 60850 and 60852, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, subsection (c) and Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Renumbering of former section 1217 to section 1215.5 and renumbering of former section 1217.5 to section 1217, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Redesignation of former subsections (1)-(5) as new subsections (a)-(e) and amendment of newly designated subsection (e) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1218.5. Use of Modifications. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F844F434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:45.729453+00:00
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§ 1218.5. Use of Modifications. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60850 and 60851, Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.138(a).

History

1. New section filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1218.6. Waiver Requests on Behalf of Pupils in a State Special School. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F87D1B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:50.903581+00:00
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§ 1218.6. Waiver Requests on Behalf of Pupils in a State Special School. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 48200, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56101 and 60850, Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.138(a).

History

1. New section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1218. Review Process for Variations Not Specified in Sections 1215, 1215.5, or 1216 in Administering the California High School Exit Examination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F7FE2734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:41.869856+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1218. Review Process for Variations Not Specified in Sections 1215, 1215.5, or 1216 in Administering the California High School Exit Examination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a), (c) and (d) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and subsections (a), (b) and (b)(2) filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1219.5. Invalidation of Test Scores. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F8FE8034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:58.407128+00:00
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§ 1219.5. Invalidation of Test Scores. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 3. California High School Exit Examination Administration Testing Variations/Accommodations/Modifications/Waivers [Repealed] > § 1219. Independent Work of the Pupil or Adult Student. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F8BC9534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:34:54.602528+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 1219. Independent Work of the Pupil or Adult Student. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-2001; operative 1-20-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Amendment filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 4. Cheating [Repealed] > § 1220. Cheating. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F973B034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:35:05.749597+00:00
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§ 1220. Cheating. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (section 1220) and section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 4 (section 1220) and section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 6. California High School Exit Examination [Repealed] > Article 5. Apportionment [Repealed] > § 1225. Apportionment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2F9F9F734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:35:12.540858+00:00
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§ 1225. Apportionment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60851, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 1225) and section filed 6-20-2001; operative 7-20-2001 (Register 2001, No. 25).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-1-2003; operative 5-1-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) and new subsection (d) filed 5-19-2004; operative 5-19-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2004, No. 21).

4. Repealer and new subsections (a) and (b), amendment of subsection (c) and repealer of subsection (d) filed 8-16-2005; operative 8-16-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 33).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(1), new subsection (b)(2), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(3) and subsection (c) filed 12-20-2007; operative 12-20-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 51).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-4-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 2).

7. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 5 (section 1225) and section filed 2-19-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 7. Graduation of Pupils from Grade 12 and Credit Toward Graduation > Article 1. Measurement of Credit Toward Graduation from Grade 12 > § 1600. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2FAA26C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:35:23.064358+00:00
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§ 1600. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

(a) “Semester period” and the “time equivalent to a semester period” mean:

(1) One period of 40 to 60 minutes of instructional time per week throughout one semester of no less than 17 weeks.

(2) A minimum of 12 clock hours of instructional time provided during the academic year or in a summer school.

(b) “Semester period” and the “content equivalent to a semester period” mean:

(1) While the content to be covered is planned within the time frames referred to in (a), a student may be granted one semester period of credit even though the student spends less than the aforementioned amount of time in completing the necessary work.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 1 (Sections 1600 through 1602) filed 4-17-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 39.

2. New Article 1 (§ 1600) filed 3-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 10).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 7. Graduation of Pupils from Grade 12 and Credit Toward Graduation > Article 2. Credit Toward High School Graduation > § 1630. Credit for College Courses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2FB0DD804C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:35:29.849324+00:00
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§ 1630. Credit for College Courses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 51740 and 51760, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2 (§§ 1630 through 1635) filed 7-22-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 30).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-1-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 7. Graduation of Pupils from Grade 12 and Credit Toward Graduation > Article 2. Credit Toward High School Graduation > § 1631. Credit for Private Instruction.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2FB3EAC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:35:33.295694+00:00
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§ 1631. Credit for Private Instruction.

The governing board may grant to a pupil regularly enrolled and in attendance in a high school, credit toward graduation from Grade 12 for private instruction in fields and subject included in the courses of study and curricula of the school. The pupil shall demonstrate, by examinations given under the direction and supervision of the school, his capabilities at the beginning and at the end of his period of private instruction and evidence that he has made progress in learning satisfactory to the school.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 2. Pupils > Subchapter 7. Graduation of Pupils from Grade 12 and Credit Toward Graduation > Article 2. Credit Toward High School Graduation > § 1632. Credit for Private School Foreign Language Instruction.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2FB746244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T01:35:37.059256+00:00
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§ 1632. Credit for Private School Foreign Language Instruction.

If all of the following conditions and standards are met, credit for foreign language studies successfully completed in a private school shall be granted and apply toward meeting any foreign language requirement prescribed for grades 9-12.

(a) The pupil seeking credit is regularly enrolled and in attendance in grade 9-12 of the district or is applying for admission thereto.

(b) The pupil, or his parent or guardian, on behalf of the pupil, makes written application for the credit, specifying the private school attended and the amount and level of credit requested; and submits a transcript or other documents from the private school evidencing the pupil's successful completion of the course. The amount of credit sought shall not be less than one semester's work or the equivalent.

(c) The pupil demonstrates to the satisfaction of the principal of the public school in which he is enrolled that his achievement in the foreign language is equivalent to that expected of a pupil of comparable ability taking the same or similar instruction at the specified level in the schools of the district. The principal's determination shall be based upon the private school's report of the results of a test given the pupil by the private school; the test shall have been developed by the private school in cooperation with the district of the pupil's attendance. If the institution was a school located outside the district, the determination may be based upon a test given the student by a public school or such other evidence as the principal deems appropriate.

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Note: Specific authority cited: Section 8705, Education Code.

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§ 1633. Credit for Correspondence Instruction.

Credit toward graduation may be granted for correspondence instruction that meets the requirements of subdivision (a) and (b), is in a subject included in the pupil's course of study, and is given by an institution described in Education Code section 51740.

Payment of the cost of correspondence instruction may be made by the district, only if the requirements of Education Code section 51740 or 51741, as applicable, are met and all of the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) The governing board determined the number of semester periods to be credited for successful completion of a particular correspondence course.

(b) No more than 40 semester periods of instruction by correspondence is credited to a pupil toward his graduation from grade 12.

(c) The district applied, on a form furnished by the California Department of Education and in accordance with the directions thereon, for authorization to provide the correspondence instruction; and the Superintendent of Public Instruction authorized it.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first two paragraphs and subsection (c) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 1634. Credit to Present or Past Members of the Armed Services.

The governing board maintaining a four-year high school or a senior high school may award a diploma of graduation from Grade 12 to a person described in Education Code Section 51440 who meets the graduation requirements adopted by the governing board pursuant to Education Code Section 51225, or their equivalent. The governing board shall keep a permanent record of the credit allowed pursuant to this section. Credit toward graduation may be allowed to such a person in accordance with the following table:

Work Successfully Completed	Maximum Semester Periods of Credit Allowable

(a)	Basic or recruit training program with the Armed Forces of the United States	30
(b)	Specialist or technical training program in the United States military services evidenced by certification of the U.S. Armed Forces Institute, provided the training is in subjects that parallel courses usually taught in high school	20 for each course
(c)	A training course, as a member of the Armed Forces, in a vocation that is found in civilian life	20 for each course
(d)	General Educational Development Tests (high school level) prepared by the American Council on Education with both:	No limit
(1)	A standard score of 40, or above, on each of the tests in the battery.	
(2)	An average standard score of 45, or above.	
(e)	Work experience in the Armed Forces that parallels a course or courses (usually taught in high schools, evidenced by a statement upon the serviceman's record	20
(f)	Classes completed in either:	
(1)	A public high school in the United States	5 for each semester course completed
(2)	A private high school of equivalent status in the United States.	

(g)	Classes in subjects included in the high school course of study completed in a junior college or college in the United States accredited by a regional accrediting association.	3 ⅓ for each one credit
		hour allowed by the junior college or college in which the class was taken.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51440, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51420 and 51440, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsection (d)(1) filed 7-28-86; effective upon filing (Register 86, No. 31).

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§ 1635. Credit for Work Experience Education.

The governing board shall grant to a pupil for the satisfactory completion of work experience education established under Education Code Section 51760 credit in an amount not to exceed a total of 40 semester periods made up of one or a combination of two or more of the following types:

(a) For Exploratory Work Experience Education: Ten (10) semester periods for each semester, with a maximum of twenty (20) semester periods earned in two semesters.

(b) For General Work Experience Education: Ten (10) semester periods for each semester with a maximum of forty (40) semester periods.

(c) For Vocational Work Experience Education: Ten (10) semester periods for each semester with a maximum of forty (40) semester periods.

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History

1. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 1650. Time of Granting Diploma.

Except as provided in Section 1651, the governing board shall award the diploma of graduation from grade 12 at the end of the semester or summer school session during which the student completed the course of study prescribed by the governing board.

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History

1. New Article 3 (Sections 1650 and 1651) filed 7-22-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 30).

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§ 1651. Time of Granting Diploma upon Evaluation (Veterans).

If the governing board evaluates preparation of a person described in Education Code Section 51440 as provided in Section 1634, and finds that he meets the graduation requirements or their equivalent specified in that section, it may award him a diploma of graduation immediately.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 1700. District Recordkeepinq for AB 1012 Requirements Regarding Courses Without Educational Content and Previously Completed Courses.

(a) Commencing with the 2016-17 school year, school districts shall ensure that a school enrolling pupils in any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, that assigns one or more pupils for more than one week in any semester in a “course period without educational content” as defined in Education Code section 51228.1 shall maintain the following:

(1) Records sufficient to demonstrate that the pupil or, if the pupil has not reached the age of majority, the pupil's parent, guardian, or educational rights holder, has consented in writing to the course assignment for that semester;

(2) Records sufficient to demonstrate that a school official has determined that the pupil will benefit from being assigned to the course period; and

(3) A written document maintained at the school in which the principal or assistant principal of the school states that, for the relevant school year, the school has met the conditions in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) above, and that no pupils are being assigned to a “course period without educational content” because there are not sufficient curricular course offerings for the pupil to take during the relevant period of the designated school day.

(b) Commencing with the 2016-17 school year, school districts shall ensure that a school enrolling pupils in any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, that assigns one or more pupils to a course that the pupil previously completed and for which he or she received a grade determined by the district to be sufficient to satisfy the district's minimum requirements for high school graduation and to satisfy the requirements for admission to the California public institutions of postsecondary education, shall maintain the following:

(1) Records sufficient to demonstrate that the course has been designed to be taken more than once because pupils are exposed to a new curriculum year to year and are therefore expected to derive educational value from taking the course again; or

(2) All of the following:

(A) Records sufficient to demonstrate that the pupil or, if the pupil has not reached the age of majority, the pupil's parent, guardian, or educational rights holder, has consented in writing to the course for the purpose of improving a lower grade;

(B) Records sufficient to demonstrate that a school official has determined that the pupil will benefit from being assigned to the course period; and

(C) A written document maintained at the school in which the principal or assistant principal of the school states that, for the relevant school year, the school has met the conditions in subdivisions (b)(2)(A) and (B) for each and every pupil then being assigned to a course that the pupil has previously completed and for which he or she received a grade determined by the district to be sufficient to satisfy the district's minimum requirements for high school graduation and to satisfy the requirements for admission to the California public institutions of postsecondary education, and that no pupils are being assigned to such a course because there are not sufficient curricular course offerings for the pupil to take during the relevant period of the designated school day.

(c) This section shall not apply with regard to pupils enrolled in an alternative school, a community day school, a continuation high school, or an opportunity school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 51228.1 and 51228.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51228.1 and 51228.2, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 8, article 1 (section 1700) and section filed 3-28-2016 as an emergency; operative 3-28-2016 (Register 2016, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-26-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-28-2016 order transmitted to OAL 7-20-2016 and filed 8-30-2016 (Register 2016, No. 36).

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§ 3300. Joint Regulations for Handicapped Children. [Repealed]

CROSS-REFERENCE: See Title 2, Division 9, Chapter 1, Articles 1-9, Sections 60000-60610, not consecutive.

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History

1. New Division 3.5 (Chapter 1, Section 3300) printed as cross--reference only (Register 86, No. 21).

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§ 3000. Scope.

(a) This chapter applies to those special education programs which are administered under a local plan as defined in section 56027 and Part 30 of the Education Code. Provisions of this chapter shall be construed as supplemental to, and in the context of, Federal and State laws and regulations relating to individuals with exceptional needs in effect. The intent of this chapter is to assure conformity with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1400, et seq.) and implementing regulations including Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R.), Sections 300.1 et seq and Sections 76.1 et seq.

(b) A school district, special education local plan area (SELPA), or county office shall use federal, state, local, and private sources of support which are available to provide services as specified in an individualized education program (IEP) as defined in Education Code section 56032.

(c) Nothing in this chapter relieves any other agency from an otherwise valid obligation to provide or pay for services for individuals with exceptional needs. Clarification and specificity of responsibilities shall be included in, but not limited to, interagency agreements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56000 and 56001, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. 300.1.

History

1. Repealer of Division 3, Chapters 1-5 (sections 3100-3797, not consecutive) and new Division 3, Chapter 1, Articles 1-7, (sections 300-3080, not consecutive) filed 2-3-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 6). For prior history of former Division 3, see Registers 80, No. 23; 80, No. 12; 79, No. 38; and 79; and 79, No. 16.

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending chapter 3 heading, section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3001. Definitions.

In addition to those found in Education Code sections 56020 - 56035, 20 U.S.C. Sections 1401(1) to (35), and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.4 - 300.45, the following definitions are provided:

(a) “Access” means that the nonpublic, nonsectarian school shall provide State Board of Education (SBE)-adopted, standards-aligned core curriculum and instructional materials for kindergarten and grades 1 to 8 (K-8), inclusive; and provide standards-aligned core curriculum and instructional materials for grades 9 to 12 (9-12), inclusive, used by a local educational agency (LEA) that contracts with the nonpublic school.

(1) The nonpublic, nonsectarian school shall provide each student with a copy of textbooks and other instructional materials used to implement the SBE-adopted core curriculum (K-8) and standards-aligned core curriculum (9-12) in each subject area. As required through the individualized education program (IEP) for each pupil with hearing impairments, vision impairments, severe orthopedic impairments, or any combination thereof, SBE-adopted core curriculum (K-8) and standards-aligned core curriculum (9-12) may be in Braille, large print, recordings, and American Sign Language VideoBooks.

(2) Photocopies of portions of textbooks or instructional materials, or photocopies of entire textbooks or instructional materials to implement SBE-adopted core curriculum (K-8) and standards-aligned core curriculum (9-12) is not sufficient access.

(b) “Applicant” means an individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation who has made application for certification as a nonpublic, nonsectarian school, or agency.

(c) “Assessment and development of the individualized education program” (IEP) means services described in Education Code sections 56320 et seq. and 56340 et seq.

(d) “CDE” means the California Department of Education.

(e) “Certification” means authorization by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) for a nonpublic school or nonpublic agency to service individuals with exceptional needs under a contract pursuant to the provisions of Education Code section 56366(d).

(f) “Contracting education agency,” means school district, a SELPA, a charter school participating as a member of a SELPA, or county office of education.

(g) “Credential” means any valid credential, life diploma, or document in special education or Pupil Personnel Services issued by, or under the jurisdiction of, the California SBE prior to 1970 or the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), which entitles the holder thereof to perform services for which certification qualifications are required.

(h) “Department of Consumer Affairs” means the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

(i) “Dual enrollment” means the concurrent attendance of the individual in a public education agency and a nonpublic school and/or a nonpublic agency.

(j) “Individual Services Agreement” means a document, prepared by the LEA, that specifies the length of time for which special education and related services are to be provided, by nonpublic schools and/or nonpublic agencies, to individuals with exceptional needs.

(k) “Instructional day” shall be the same period of time as constitutes the regular school day for that chronological peer group unless otherwise specified in the IEP.

(l) “License” means a valid nonexpired document issued by a licensing agency within the California Department of Consumer Affairs or other state licensing office authorized to grant licenses and authorizing the bearer of the document to provide certain professional services or refer to themselves using a specified professional title. If a license is not available through an appropriate state licensing agency, a certificate of registration with the appropriate professional organization at the national or state level which has standards established for the certificate that are equivalent to a license, shall be deemed to be a license.

(m) “Linguistically appropriate goals, objectives, and programs” means:

(1)(A) those activities which lead to the development of English language proficiency; and

(B) those instructional systems either at the elementary or secondary level which meet the language development needs of the English language learner.

(2) For individuals whose primary language is other than English, and whose potential for learning a second language, as determined by the IEP team, is severely limited, nothing in this section shall preclude the IEP team from determining that instruction may be provided through an alternative program pursuant to a waiver under Education Code section 311 provided that the IEP team periodically, but not less than annually, reconsiders the individual's ability to receive instruction in the English language.

(n) “Local governing board,” means either district or county board of education.

(o) “Master contract” means the legal document that binds the public education agency and the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency.

(p) “Nonsectarian” means a private, nonpublic school or agency that is not owned, operated, controlled by, or formally affiliated with a religious group or sect, whatever might be the actual character of the education program or the primary purpose of the facility and whose articles of incorporation and/or by-laws stipulate that the assets of such agency or corporation will not inure to the benefit of a religious group.

(q) “Primary language” means the language other than English, or other mode of communication, the person first learned, or the language which is used in the person's home.

(r) “Qualified” means that a person has met federal and state certification, licensing, registration, or other comparable requirements which apply to the area in which he or she is providing special education or related services, or, in the absence of such requirements, the state-education-agency-approved or recognized requirements, and adheres to the standards of professional practice established in federal and state law or regulation, including the standards contained in the California Business and Professions Code and the scope of practice as defined by the licensing or credentialing body. Nothing in this definition shall be construed as restricting the activities or services of a graduate needing direct hours leading to licensure, or of a student teacher or intern leading to a graduate degree at an accredited or approved college or university, as authorized by state laws or regulations.

(s) “Specialized physical health care services” means those health services, including catheterization, gastric tube feeding, suctioning or other services prescribed by the individual's licensed physician and surgeon requiring medically related training for the individual who performs the services and which are necessary during the school day to enable the individual to attend school.

(t) “Specified education placement” means that unique combination of facilities, personnel, location or equipment necessary to provide instructional services to an individual with exceptional needs, as specified in the IEP, in any one or a combination of public, private, home and hospital, or residential settings. The IEP team shall document its rationale for placement in other than the pupil's school and classroom in which the pupil would otherwise attend if the pupil were not disabled. The documentation shall indicate why the pupil's disability prevents his or her needs from being met in a less restrictive environment even with the use of supplementary aids and services.

(u) “SSPI” means the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(v) “Temporary physical disability” means a disability incurred while an individual was in a regular education class and which at the termination of the temporary physical disability, the individual can, without special intervention, reasonably be expected to return to his or her regular education class.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33300, 49423.5 and 56320, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.17, 300.28, 300.34, 300.39 and 300.320.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. New subsections (c)-(f)(8) and (y) and subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (j), (k), (p)(1)(B)-(p)(3), (r), (s), (v), (z) and (aa), and amendment of opening paragraph and Note filed 4-20-93; operative 5-20-93 (Register 93, No. 17).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 96, No. 8).

4. Amendment of subsections (f), (f)(7), (j) and (y) filed 2-23-96 as an emergency; operative 2-23-96 (Register 96, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-22-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Editorial correction of subsection (j) (Register 96, No. 32).

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-96 order transmitted to OAL 6-21-96 and filed 8-5-96 (Register 96, No. 32).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 7-18-97 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 98, No. 16).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 4-16-98 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 98, No. 34).

12. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsections (c), (d), (n), (v), (w), (z), (aa), (ae), (ag) and (a)(k), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (f), (g), (i), (o), (q), (r), (s)(2), (x), (y), (ab), (ac) and (ad), and amendment of Note filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 8-19-98 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 98, No. 52).

14. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsections (c), (d), (n), (v), (w), (z), (aa), (ae), (ag) and (ak), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (f), (g), (i), (o), (q), (r) and (s)(1)(A)-(B), repealer of subsection (s)(2), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (s)(2), (x), (y), (ab), (ac), (ad) and amendment of Note filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

15. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

17. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

18. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3010. Other Public Agencies.

Educational programs and services administered by other public agencies which provide educational programs and services to individuals with exceptional needs shall adhere to the provisions of federal and state laws and regulations relating to individuals with exceptional needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56000, 56100 and 56500, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.2, 300.33 and 300.500.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3031. Additional Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Exceptional Needs--Age Birth to Younger Than Three Years.

(a) A child, age birth to younger than three years, shall qualify as an individual with exceptional needs pursuant to Education Code section 56026(c)(1) and Government Code section 95014 if the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team determines that the child meets the following criteria:

(1) Is identified as an individual with exceptional needs pursuant to section 3030, and

(2) Is identified as requiring intensive special education and services by meeting one of the following criteria:

(A) The child has a developmental delay as determined by a significant difference between the expected level of development for their age and their current level of functioning in one or more of the following five developmental areas:

1. cognitive development;

2. physical and motor development, including vision and hearing;

3. communication development;

4. social or emotional development; or

5. adaptive development.

A significant difference is defined as a 33 percent delay in one developmental area before 24 months of age, or, at 24 months of age or older, either a delay of 50 percent in one developmental area or a 33 percent delay in two or more developmental areas.

(B) The child has a disabling medical condition or congenital syndrome which the IFSP team determines has a high predictability of requiring intensive special education and services.

(b) Programs for individuals with exceptional needs younger than three years of age are permissive in accordance with Education Code sections 56001(c) and (d) except for those programs mandated pursuant to Education Code section 56425.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56001 and 56026, Education Code; Section 95014, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1401(3)(B), 20 U.S.C. Section 1432(5); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 303.21, 300.25.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) filed 3-21-88; operative 4--20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3030. Eligibility Criteria.

(a) A child shall qualify as an individual with exceptional needs, pursuant to Education Code section 56026, if the results of the assessment as required by Education Code section 56320 demonstrate that the degree of the child's impairment as described in subdivisions (b)(1) through (b)(13) requires special education in one or more of the program options authorized by Education Code section 56361. The decision as to whether or not the assessment results demonstrate that the degree of the child's impairment requires special education shall be made by the IEP team, including personnel in accordance with Education Code section 56341(b). The IEP team shall take into account all the relevant material which is available on the child. No single score or product of scores shall be used as the sole criterion for the decision of the IEP team as to the child's eligibility for special education.

(b) The disability terms used in defining an individual with exceptional needs are as follows:

(1) Autism means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, and adversely affecting a child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences.

(A) Autism does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has an emotional disturbance, as defined in subdivision (b)(4) of this section.

(B) A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three could be identified as having autism if the criteria in subdivision (b)(1) of this section are satisfied.

(2) Deaf-blindness means concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness.

(3) Deafness means a hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification that adversely affects a child's educational performance.

(4) Emotional disturbance means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child's educational performance:

(A) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.

(B) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.

(C) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.

(D) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.

(E) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.

(F) Emotional disturbance includes schizophrenia. The term does not apply to children who are socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have an emotional disturbance under subdivision (b)(4) of this section.

(5) Hearing impairment means an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child's educational performance but that is not included under the definition of deafness in this section.

(6) Intellectual disability means significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period that adversely affects a child's educational performance.

(7) Multiple disabilities means concomitant impairments, such as intellectual disability-blindness or intellectual disability-orthopedic impairment, the combination of which causes such severe educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for one of the impairments. “Multiple disabilities” does not include deaf-blindness.

(8) Orthopedic impairment means a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child's educational performance. The term includes impairments caused by a congenital anomaly, impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis), and impairments from other causes (e.g., cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures).

(9) Other health impairment means having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment that:

(A) Is due to chronic or acute health problems such as asthma, attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, diabetes, epilepsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a heart condition, hemophilia, lead poisoning, leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, sickle cell anemia, and Tourette syndrome; and

(B) Adversely affects a child's educational performance.

(10) Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may have manifested itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. The basic psychological processes include attention, visual processing, auditory processing, phonological processing, sensory-motor skills, cognitive abilities including association, conceptualization and expression.

(A) Specific learning disabilities do not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of intellectual disability, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.

(B) In determining whether a pupil has a specific learning disability, the public agency may consider whether a pupil has a severe discrepancy between intellectual ability and achievement in oral expression, listening comprehension, written expression, basic reading skill, reading comprehension, mathematical calculation, or mathematical reasoning. The decision as to whether or not a severe discrepancy exists shall take into account all relevant material which is available on the pupil. No single score or product of scores, test or procedure shall be used as the sole criterion for the decisions of the IEP team as to the pupil's eligibility for special education. In determining the existence of a severe discrepancy, the IEP team shall use the following procedures:

1. When standardized tests are considered to be valid for a specific pupil, a severe discrepancy is demonstrated by: first, converting into common standard scores, using a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15, the achievement test score and the intellectual ability test score to be compared; second, computing the difference between these common standard scores; and third, comparing this computed difference to the standard criterion which is the product of 1.5 multiplied by the standard deviation of the distribution of computed differences of students taking these achievement and ability tests. A computed difference which equals or exceeds this standard criterion, adjusted by one standard error of measurement, the adjustment not to exceed 4 common standard score points, indicates a severe discrepancy when such discrepancy is corroborated by other assessment data which may include other tests, scales, instruments, observations and work samples, as appropriate.

2. When standardized tests are considered to be invalid for a specific pupil, the discrepancy shall be measured by alternative means as specified on the assessment plan.

3. If the standardized tests do not reveal a severe discrepancy as defined in subdivisions 1. or 2. above, the IEP team may find that a severe discrepancy does exist, provided that the team documents in a written report that the severe discrepancy between ability and achievement exists as a result of a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes. The report shall include a statement of the area, the degree, and the basis and method used in determining the discrepancy. The report shall contain information considered by the team which shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) Data obtained from standardized assessment instruments;

(ii) Information provided by the parent;

(iii) Information provided by the pupil's present teacher;

(iv) Evidence of the pupil's performance in the regular and/or special education classroom obtained from observations, work samples, and group test scores;

(v) Consideration of the pupil's age, particularly for young children; and

(vi) Any additional relevant information.

4. A severe discrepancy shall not be primarily the result of limited school experience or poor school attendance.

(C) Whether or not a pupil exhibits a severe discrepancy as described in subdivision (b)(10)(B) above, a pupil may be determined to have a specific learning disability if:

1. The pupil does not achieve adequately for the pupil's age or to meet State-approved grade-level standards in one or more of the following areas, when provided with learning experiences and instruction appropriate for the pupil's age or State-approved grade-level standards:

(i) Oral expression.

(ii) Listening comprehension.

(iii) Written expression.

(iv) Basic reading skill.

(v) Reading fluency skills.

(vi) Reading comprehension.

(vii) Mathematics calculation.

(viii) Mathematics problem solving, and

2.(i) The pupil does not make sufficient progress to meet age or State-approved grade-level standards in one or more of the areas identified in subdivision (b)(10)(C)(1) of this section when using a process based on the pupil's response to scientific, research-based intervention; or

(ii) The pupil exhibits a pattern of strengths and weaknesses in performance, achievement, or both, relative to age, State-approved grade-level standards, or intellectual development, that is determined by the group to be relevant to the identification of a specific learning disability, using appropriate assessments, consistent with 34 C.F.R. sections 300.304 and 300.305; and

3. The findings under subdivisions (b)(10)(C)(1) and (2) of this section are not primarily the result of:

(i) A visual, hearing, or motor disability;

(ii) Intellectual disability;

(iii) Emotional disturbance;

(iv) Cultural factors;

(v) Environmental or economic disadvantage; or (vi) Limited English proficiency.

4. To ensure that underachievement in a pupil suspected of having a specific learning disability is not due to lack of appropriate instruction in reading or math, the group making the decision must consider:

(i) Data that demonstrate that prior to, or as a part of, the referral process, the pupil was provided appropriate instruction in regular education settings, delivered by qualified personnel; and

(ii) Data-based documentation of repeated assessments of achievement at reasonable intervals, reflecting formal assessment of student progress during instruction, which was provided to the pupil's parents.

5. In determining whether a pupil has a specific learning disability, the public agency must ensure that the pupil is observed in the pupil's learning environment in accordance with 34 C.F.R. section 300.310. In the case of a child of less than school age or out of school, a qualified professional must observe the child in an environment appropriate for a child of that age. The eligibility determination must be documented in accordance with 34 C.F.R. section 300.311.

(11) A pupil has a language or speech disorder as defined in Education Code section 56333, and it is determined that the pupil's disorder meets one or more of the following criteria:

(A) Articulation disorder.

1. The pupil displays reduced intelligibility or an inability to use the speech mechanism which significantly interferes with communication and attracts adverse attention. Significant interference in communication occurs when the pupil's production of single or multiple speech sounds on a developmental scale of articulation competency is below that expected for his or her chronological age or developmental level, and which adversely affects educational performance.

2. A pupil does not meet the criteria for an articulation disorder if the sole assessed disability is an abnormal swallowing pattern.

(B) Abnormal Voice. A pupil has an abnormal voice which is characterized by persistent, defective voice quality, pitch, or loudness.

(C) Fluency Disorders. A pupil has a fluency disorder when the flow of verbal expression including rate and rhythm adversely affects communication between the pupil and listener.

(D) Language Disorder. The pupil has an expressive or receptive language disorder when he or she meets one of the following criteria:

1. The pupil scores at least 1.5 standard deviations below the mean, or below the 7th percentile, for his or her chronological age or developmental level on two or more standardized tests in one or more of the following areas of language development: morphology, syntax, semantics, or pragmatics. When standardized tests are considered to be invalid for the specific pupil, the expected language performance level shall be determined by alternative means as specified on the assessment plan, or

2. The pupil scores at least 1.5 standard deviations below the mean or the score is below the 7th percentile for his or her chronological age or developmental level on one or more standardized tests in one of the areas listed in subdivision (A) and displays inappropriate or inadequate usage of expressive or receptive language as measured by a representative spontaneous or elicited language sample of a minimum of 50 utterances. The language sample must be recorded or transcribed and analyzed, and the results included in the assessment report. If the pupil is unable to produce this sample, the language, speech, and hearing specialist shall document why a fifty utterance sample was not obtainable and the contexts in which attempts were made to elicit the sample. When standardized tests are considered to be invalid for the specific pupil, the expected language performance level shall be determined by alternative means as specified in the assessment plan.

(12) Traumatic brain injury means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child's educational performance. Traumatic brain injury applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech.

(A) Traumatic brain injury does not apply to brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative, or to brain injuries induced by birth trauma.

(13) Visual impairment including blindness means an impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a child's educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56332, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56026, 56320, 56332, 56333 and 56337, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1401(3)(A) and 1414(a) and (b); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.8, 300.300, 300.301, 300.304, 300.305, 300.306, 300.307, 300.308, 300.309 and 300.311.

History

1. New Article 3.1 (Sections 3030 and 3031) filed 1-31-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 2-11-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 7).

3. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(10) filed 12-8-2015 pursuant to subsection (a)(6) of section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations; effective 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 50).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(9)(A) and Note filed 7-24-2023 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2023, No. 30).

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§ 3021.1. Referral of Pupils Having a Diagnosed Chronic Illness.

(a) When a pupil has been medically diagnosed as having a chronic illness or acute health problem, the pupil may be referred to the school district or county office for an assessment to determine the need for special education.

(b) The following information shall be reviewed by the IEP team:

(1) The type of chronic illness;

(2) The possible medical side effects and complications of treatment that could affect school functioning:

(3) The educational and social implications of the disease and treatment to include but not limited to the likelihood of fatigue, absences, changes in physical appearance, amputations, or problems with fine and gross motor control, and

(4) Special considerations necessitated by outbreaks of infectious diseases, if applicable.

(c) The IEP team shall designate the school's liaison with the pupil's primary health provider.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56300, 56301, 56302 and 56303, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.111 and 300.301.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (c) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3021. Referral.

(a) All referrals for special education and related services shall initiate the assessment process and shall be documented. When a verbal referral is made, staff of the school district, SELPA, or county office shall offer assistance to the individual in making a request in writing, and shall assist the individual if the individual requests such assistance.

(b) All school staff referrals shall be written and include:

(1) A brief reason for the referral.

(2) Documentation of the resources of the regular education program that have been considered, modified, and when appropriate, the results of intervention. This documentation shall not delay the time-lines for completing the assessment plan or assessment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code; Reference: Sections 56300-56303, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.111 and 300.301.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3022. Assessment Plan.

In addition to the assessment plan requirements of Education Code section 56321, the proposed written assessment plan shall include a description of any recent assessments conducted, including any available independent assessments and any assessment information the parent requests to be considered, and information indicating the pupil's primary language and the pupil's language proficiency in the primary language as determined by Education Code section 52164.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56321 and 56329, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.301, 300.302, 300.303, 300.304 and 300.305.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3023. Assessment and Reassessment.

(a) In addition to provisions of Education Code sections 56320 and 56381, assessments and reassessments shall be administered by qualified personnel who are competent in both the oral or sign language skills and written skills of the individual's primary language or mode of communication and have a knowledge and understanding of the cultural and ethnic background of the pupil. If it clearly is not feasible to do so, an interpreter must be used, and the assessment report shall document this condition and note that the validity of the assessment may have been affected.

(b) The normal process of second-language acquisition, as well as manifestations of dialect and sociolinguistic variance shall not be diagnosed as a disabling condition.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56001, 56320, 56324, 56327 and 56381, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.304, 300.305 and 300.310.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, subsection (a) and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3024. Transfer.

In addition to the requirements specified in Education Code section 56325 and all applicable sections in this chapter, the following shall apply:

(a) Transfer of Records. Upon receipt of a request from an educational agency where an individual with exceptional needs has enrolled, a former educational agency shall send the pupil's special education records, or a copy thereof, within five working days.

(b) Transition from Elementary School District to High School District.

When a pupil is to enroll in a high school district from an elementary district, the elementary district shall invite the high school district to the IEP team meeting prior to the last scheduled review. If the authorized high school personnel participate with the elementary district personnel in the IEP team meeting, the IEP shall specify the appropriate high school placement.

If the authorized representative of the high school district has not participated in the IEP development prior to transfer from the elementary program, the elementary school district shall notify the high school district of those individuals with exceptional needs who require special education and related services. For each pupil listed who enrolls in the high school district, the administrator shall make an interim placement in accordance with Education Code section 56325 or shall immediately convene an IEP team meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 49068 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49068 and 56325, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3025. Assessment Option: Referral to State Schools for Further Assessment.

(a) Prior to referring a pupil for further assessment to California Schools for the Deaf or Blind or the Diagnostic Centers, districts, SELPAs, counties, or other agencies providing education services, shall first conduct assessments at the local level within the capabilities of that agency. Results of local assessments shall be provided to parent(s) and shall state the reasons for referral to the State School. Results of local assessments shall accompany the referral request.

(b) The Schools for the Deaf and Blind and the Diagnostic Centers shall conduct assessments pursuant to the provisions of Education Code section 56320, et seq.

(c) A representative of the district, SELPAs, or county IEP team shall participate in the staffing meeting and shall receive the final report and recommendations. Conference calls are acceptable forms of participation, provided that written reports and recommendations have been received by the representative prior to the meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Section 56326, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3027. Hearing and Vision Screening.

All pupils being assessed for initial and three-year review for special education services shall have had a hearing and vision screening, unless parental permission was denied.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56320, 56321 and 56327, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.304.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3028. Audiological Assessment.

All pupils continuing to fail a threshold hearing test shall be assessed by a licensed or credentialed audiologist and such assessment shall be a part of the assessment plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56320 and 56327, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.304.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3029. Contracting for Individually Administered Tests of Psychological Functioning Due to the Unavailability of School Psychologists.

(a) School districts, county offices, and SELPAs shall ensure that credentialed school psychologists are available to perform individually administered tests of intellectual or emotional functioning pursuant to Education Code section 56320(b)(3).

(b) Due to the temporary unavailability of a credentialed school psychologist, a school district or county office may contract with qualified personnel to perform individually administered tests of intellectual or emotional functioning including necessary reports pursuant to Education Code section 56327.

(c) The district or county office shall seek appropriately credentialed school psychologists for employment. These efforts, which include, but are not limited to, contacting institutions of higher education having approved school psychology programs and utilizing established personnel recruitment practices, shall be documented and available for review.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49422(e)(1), 56320 and 56327, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3040. Individualized Education Program Implementation.

(a) The LEA shall give the parent or guardian a copy of the IEP in his or her primary language at his or her request.

(b) The IEP shall show a direct relationship between the present levels of performance, the goals and objectives, and the specific educational services to be provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Section 56341, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.342 - 300.345.

History

1. Repealer and new subsection (c) filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3042. Placement.

(a) Specific educational placement means that unique combination of facilities, personnel, location or equipment necessary to provide instructional services to an individual with exceptional needs, as specified in the IEP, in any one or a combination of public, private, home and hospital, or residential settings.

(b) The IEP team shall document its rationale for placement in other than the pupil's school and classroom in which the pupil would otherwise attend if the pupil were not disabled. The documentation shall indicate why the pupil's disability prevents his or her needs from being met in a less restrictive environment even with the use of supplementary aids and services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56342 and 56361, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 4. Instructional Planning and Individualized Education Program > § 3043. Extended School Year.
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§ 3043. Extended School Year.

Extended school year services shall be provided, in accordance with 34 C.F.R. section 300.106, for each individual with exceptional needs who has unique needs and requires special education and related services in excess of the regular academic year. Such individuals shall have disabilities which are likely to continue indefinitely or for a prolonged period, and interruption of the pupil's educational programming may cause regression, when coupled with limited recoupment capacity, rendering it impossible or unlikely that the pupil will attain the level of self-sufficiency and independence that would otherwise be expected in view of his or her disabling condition. The lack of clear evidence of such factors may not be used to deny an individual an extended school year program if the IEP team determines the need for such a program and includes extended school year in the IEP pursuant to subdivision (e).

(a) Extended year special education and related services shall be provided by a school district, SELPA, or county office offering programs during the regular academic year.

(b) Individuals with exceptional needs who may require an extended school year are those who:

(1) Are placed in special classes; or

(2) Are individuals with exceptional needs whose IEPs specify an extended year program as determined by the IEP team.

(c) The term “extended year” as used in this section means the period of time between the close of one academic year and the beginning of the succeeding academic year. The term “academic year” as used in this section means that portion of the school year during which the regular day school is maintained, which period must include not less than the number of days required to entitle the district, special education services region, or county office to apportionments of state funds.

(d) An extended year program shall be provided for a minimum of 20 instructional days, including holidays.

(e) An extended year program, when needed, as determined by the IEP team, shall be included in the pupil's IEP.

(f) In order to qualify for average daily attendance revenue for extended year pupils, all of the following conditions must be met:

(1) Extended year special education shall be the same length of time as the school day for pupils of the same age level attending summer school in the district in which the extended year program is provided, but not less than the minimum school day for that age unless otherwise specified in the IEP to meet a pupil's unique needs.

(2) The special education and related services offered during the extended year period are comparable in standards, scope and quality to the special education program offered during the regular academic year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Section 56345, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.106.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

3. Repealer of subsections (g)-(i) and amendment of Note filed 11-28-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.1. Language, Speech and Hearing Development and Remediation.
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§ 3051.1. Language, Speech and Hearing Development and Remediation.

(a) Language, Speech and Hearing Development and Remediation services include:

(1) Referral and assessment of individuals suspected of having a disorder of language, speech, or hearing. Such individuals are not considered as part of the caseload pursuant to Education Code section 56363.3 unless an IEP is developed and services are provided pursuant to sections 3051.1(a)(2) and (3).

(2) Specialized instruction and services for individuals with disorders of language, speech, and hearing, including monitoring of pupil progress on a regular basis, providing information for the review, and when necessary participating in the review and revision of IEPs of pupils.

(3) Consultative services to pupils, parents, teachers, or other school personnel.

(4) Coordination of speech and language services with an individual's regular and special education program.

(b) Caseloads of full-time equivalent language, speech and hearing specialists providing instruction and services within the district, SELPA, or county office shall not exceed a district-wide, SELPA-wide, or county-wide average of 55 individuals unless prior written approval has been granted by the SSPI.

(c) Language and speech development and remediation shall be provided only by personnel who possess:

(1) a license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(2) a credential authorizing language or speech services.

(d) Services may also be provided by speech-language pathology assistants working under the direct supervision of a qualified language, speech, and hearing specialist, as defined in Business and Professions Code section 2530.2(i), and if specified in the IEP. No more than two assistants may be supervised by one qualified language, speech, and hearing specialist. The caseloads of persons in subdivision (b) shall not be increased by the use of assistants.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 2530, Business and Professions Code; Sections 56363 and 56363.3, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.2. Audiological Services.
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§ 3051.2. Audiological Services.

(a) In addition to provisions of 34 C.F.R. Section 300.34, audiological instruction and services may include:

(1) Aural rehabilitation (auditory training, speech reading, language habilitation, and speech conservation) and habilitation with individual pupils or groups and support for the hearing-impaired pupils in the regular classroom.

(2) Monitoring hearing levels, auditory behavior, and amplification for all pupils requiring personal or group amplification in the instructional setting.

(3) Planning, organizing, and implementing an audiology program for individuals with auditory dysfunctions, as specified in the IEP.

(4) Consultative services regarding test findings, amplification needs and equipment, otological referrals, home training programs, acoustic treatment of rooms, and coordination of educational services to hearing-impaired individuals.

(b) Audiological services shall be provided only by personnel who possess:

(1) a license in Audiology issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(2) a credential authorizing audiology services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 2530, Business and Professions Code; Sections 49422 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.3. Orientation and Mobility Instruction.
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§ 3051.3. Orientation and Mobility Instruction.

(a) Orientation and mobility instruction may include:

(1) Specialized instruction for individuals in orientation and mobility techniques.

(2) Consultative services to other educators and parents regarding instructional planning and implementation of the IEP relative to the development of orientation and mobility skills and independent living skills.

(b) Orientation and mobility instruction shall be provided only by personnel who possess a credential that authorizes services in orientation and mobility instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.4. Instruction in the Home or Hospital.
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§ 3051.4. Instruction in the Home or Hospital.

(a) Special education and related services provided in the home or hospital for school age pupils is limited to those pupils who have been identified as individuals with exceptional needs in accordance with section 3030 and for whom the IEP team recommends such instructions or services.

(b) Instructions may be delivered individually, in small groups or by teleclass.

(c) For those individuals with exceptional needs with a medical condition such as those related to surgery, accidents, short-term illness or medical treatment for a chronic illness, the IEP team shall review, and revise, if appropriate, the IEP whenever there is a significant change in the pupil's current medical condition.

(d) When recommending placement for home instruction, the IEP team shall have in the assessment information a medical report from the attending physician and surgeon or the report of the psychologist, as appropriate, stating the diagnosed condition and certifying that the severity of the condition prevents the pupil from attending a less restrictive placement. The report shall include a projected calendar date for the pupil's return to school. The IEP team shall meet to reconsider the IEP prior to the projected calendar date for the pupil's return to school.

(e) Instruction in the home or hospital shall be provided by a regular class teacher, the special class teacher or the resource specialist teacher, if the teacher or specialist is competent to provide such instruction and services and if the provision of such instruction and services by the teacher or specialist is feasible. If not, the appropriate related services specialist shall provide such instruction.

(f) The teacher providing the home instruction shall contact the pupil's previous school and teacher to determine:

(1) The course work to be covered;

(2) The books and materials to be used:

(3) Who is responsible for issuing grades and promoting the pupil when appropriate;

(4) For pupils in grades 7 to 12, the teacher shall confer with the school guidance counselor to determine:

(A) For the hours the pupil has earned toward semester course credit in each subject included in the IEP and the grade as of the last day of attendance;

(B) Who is responsible for issuing credits when the course work is completed:

(C) Who will issue the diploma if the pupil is to graduate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56001 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed and 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (e) and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.5. Adapted Physical Education for Individuals with Exceptional Needs.
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§ 3051.5. Adapted Physical Education for Individuals with Exceptional Needs.

(a) Adapted physical education is for individuals with exceptional needs who require developmental or corrective instruction and who are precluded from participation in the activities of the general physical education program, modified general physical education program, or in a specially designed physical education program in a special class. Consultative services may be provided to pupils, parents, teachers, or other school personnel for the purpose of identifying supplementary aids and services or modifications necessary for successful participation in the regular “D” Physical education program or specially designed physical education programs.

(b) Adapted physical education shall be provided only by personnel who possess a credential issued by the California CTC that authorizes service in adapted physical education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.6. Physical and Occupational Therapy.
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§ 3051.6. Physical and Occupational Therapy.

(a) When the district, SELPA, or county office contracts for the services of a physical therapist or an occupational therapist, the following standards shall apply:

(1) Occupational or physical therapists shall provide services based upon recommendation of the IEP team. Physical therapy and occupational therapy services for infants are limited by Education Code section 56426.6. Physical therapy services may not exceed the services specified in the Business and Professions Code section 2620. Occupational therapy services may not exceed the services specified in the Business and Professions Code section 2570.2(k).

(2) The district, SELPA, or county office shall assure that the therapist has available safe and appropriate equipment.

(b) Individuals providing physical or occupational therapy shall be qualified.

(1) Physical therapy shall be provided only by personnel who possess a valid license in Physical Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs.

(2) Occupational therapy shall be provided only by personnel who possess a license in occupational therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Services provided by a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant shall be supervised by a registered occupational therapist in accordance with professional standards outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2570.2 and 2620, Business and Professions Code; Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.7. Vision Services.
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§ 3051.7. Vision Services.

(a) Vision services may include:

(1) Adaptations in curriculum, media, and the environment, as well as instruction in special skills.

(2) Consultative services to pupils, parents, teachers, and other school personnel.

(b) An assessment of and provision for services to visually impaired pupils may be conducted by an eye specialist who has training and expertise in low vision disabilities and has available the appropriate low vision aids for the purpose of assessment. The eye specialist may provide consultation to the pupil, parents, teacher and other school personnel as may be requested by an IEP team.

(c) Procedures which may be utilized by qualified personnel are those procedures authorized by federal and state laws and regulations and performed in accordance with these laws and regulations and standards of the profession.

(d) For the purposes of this section, and eye specialist shall mean a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other licensed physician and surgeon who has training and expertise in low vision disabilities.

(e) Vision services shall be provided only by personnel who possess:

(1) a license as an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Physician or Surgeon, issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs and authorizing the licensee to provide the services rendered, or

(2) a valid credential authorizing vision instruction or services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49422 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (b)-(d) filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.8. Specialized Driver Training Instruction.
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§ 3051.8. Specialized Driver Training Instruction.

(a) Specialized driver training instruction may include instruction to an individual with exceptional needs to supplement the regular driver training program. The IEP team shall determine the need for supplementary specialized driver training instruction. The need to supplement the regular program shall be based on an assessment of the pupil's health, physical, and/or educational needs which require modifications which cannot be met through a regular driver training program.

(b) Driver training for individuals herein described must be provided by qualified teachers, as defined by Education Code sections 41906 and 41907.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41906, 41907 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.9. Counseling and Guidance Services.
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§ 3051.9. Counseling and Guidance Services.

(a) Counseling and guidance services may be provided to an individual with exceptional needs who requires additional counseling and guidance services to supplement the regular guidance and counseling program. The IEP team shall determine the need for additional guidance and counseling services.

(b) Counseling and guidance services necessary to implement the IEP may include:

(1) Educational counseling in which the pupil is assisted in planning and implementing his or her immediate and long-range educational program.

(2) Career counseling in which the pupil is assisted in assessing his or her aptitudes, abilities, and interests in order to make realistic career decisions.

(3) Personal counseling in which the pupil is helped to develop his or her ability to function with social and personal responsibility.

(4) Counseling and consultation with parents and staff members on learning problems and guidance programs for pupils.

(c) Counseling and guidance shall be provided only by personnel who possess a:

(1) license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, or Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the Medical Board of California, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs.

(2) license as a Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Clinical Social Worker who is under the supervision of either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a licensed Mental Health Professional by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(3) license as an Educational Psychologist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(4) license in psychology, or who are working under supervision of a licensed psychologist, both regulated by the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(5) Pupil Personnel Services Credential, which authorizes school counseling or school psychology.

(6) license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Professional Clinical Counselor Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2903, 2905, 4980.02, 4989.24, 4996.9 and 4999.10, Business and Professions Code; Sections 49422 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsections (c)(1)-(6) and amendment of Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.10. Psychological Services Other than Assessment and Development of the IEP.
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§ 3051.10. Psychological Services Other Than Assessment and Development of the IEP.

(a) Psychological services may include:

(1) Counseling provided to an individual with exceptional needs by a credentialed or licensed psychologist or other qualified personnel.

(2) Consultative services to parents, pupils, teachers, and other school personnel.

(3) Planning and implementing a program of psychological counseling for individuals with exceptional needs and parents.

(4) Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.

(5) This term does not include assessment services and the development of an IEP.

(b) Psychological services required by a student's IEP may be rendered by any of the following professionals who possess the credential or license required by law for the performance of particular psychological services by members of that profession:

(1) Licensed Educational Psychologist pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4989.14;

(2) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4980.02;

(3) Licensed Clinical Social Worker pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 4996.9; or

(4) Licensed Psychologist pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 2903; or

(5) Pupil Personnel Services Credential that authorizes school psychology.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.11. Parent Counseling and Training.
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§ 3051.11. Parent Counseling and Training.

(a) Parent counseling and training may include:

(1) Assisting parents in understanding the special needs of their child, and

(2) Providing parents with information about child development.

(b) Parent counseling and training shall be provided only by personnel who possess a:

(1) credential that authorizes special education instruction; or

(2) credential that authorizes health and nursing services; or

(3) license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, or Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the Medical Board of California, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(4) license as a Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Clinical Social Worker who is under the supervision of either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a licensed Mental Health Professional by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(5) license as an Educational Psychologist, issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(6) license as a Psychologist, or who are working under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist, both regulated by the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(7) Pupil Personnel Services Credential that authorizes school counseling or school psychology or school social work.

(8) license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Professional Clinical Counselor Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2903, 2905, 4980.02, 4989.14, 4996.9 and 4999.10, Business and Professions Code; Sections 49422 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.12. Health and Nursing Services.
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§ 3051.12. Health and Nursing Services.

(a) Health and nursing services may include:

(1) Providing services by qualified personnel.

(2) Managing the individual's health problems on the school site.

(3) Consulting with pupils, parents, teachers, and other personnel.

(4) Group and individual counseling with parents and pupils regarding health problems.

(5) Maintaining communication with health agencies providing care to individuals with disabilities.

(b) Specialized physical health care may be provided as described in Education Code section 49423.5.

(1) Definitions.

(A) Specialized physical health care services means those health services prescribed by the child's licensed physician and surgeon requiring medically related training for the individual who performs the services and which are necessary during the school day to enable the child to attend school.

(B) Standardized procedures means protocols and procedures developed through collaboration among school or hospital administrators and health professionals, including licensed physicians and surgeons and nurses, to be utilized in the provision of the specialized physical health care services.

(C) Qualified means the ability to demonstrate competence in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, current knowledge of community emergency medical resources, and skill in the use of equipment and performance of techniques necessary to provide specialized physical health care services for individuals with exceptional needs. In addition:

1. “Qualified” for the professional school or public health nurse or licensed physician and surgeon shall mean trained in the procedures to a level of competence and safety which meets the objectives of the training.

2. “Qualified” for the designated school personnel shall mean trained in the procedures to a level of competence and safety which meets the objectives of the training as provided by the school nurse, public health nurse, licensed physician and surgeon, or other programs which provide the training.

(D) Supervision means review, observation, and/or instruction of a designated school person's performance and of physical health care services, but does not necessarily require the immediate presence of the supervisor at all times.

1. Immediate supervision means that the supervisor shall be physically present while a procedure is being administered.

2. Direct supervision means that the supervisor shall be present in the same building as the person being supervised and available for consultation and/or assistance.

3. Indirect supervision means that the supervisor shall be available to the qualified designated school person either in person or through electronic means to provide necessary instruction, consultation, and referral to appropriate care and services as needed. Supervision of designated school persons shall include review on-site by a qualified school nurse, qualified public health nurse, or qualified licensed physician and surgeon. Supervision shall also include review of the competence of that individual in performing the specialized health care service, maintenance of appropriate records, physical environment, and equipment.

(E) Training means preparation in the appropriate delivery and skillful performance of specialized physical health care services. In addition:

1. Medically related training of credentialed school nurses or public health nurses shall be that training in an approved program which may be necessary to update or make current the nurse's professional skills and knowledge related to meeting pupils' needs for specialized physical health care services.

2. Medically related training of employed designated school personnel is that training in an approved program in standardized procedures provided by a qualified school nurse, qualified public health nurse, qualified licensed physician and surgeon, or other approved programs to enable the person to provide the specialized physical health care services necessary to enable the child to attend school.

(F) Competence in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation means possession of a current valid certificate from an approved program.

(2) Standards and Staffing.

(A) Allocation of qualified designated school personnel shall be determined by the amount and type of supervision necessary to this regulation, and also the type and frequency of services needed by students in special classes and centers, and regular instructional settings.

(B) Approved training for qualified personnel shall be provided in one or more of the following ways:

1. By a qualified school nurse, qualified public health nurse, or qualified licensed physician and surgeon, as defined in these regulations.

2. By career and continuing education programs, approved by the appropriate licensing board.

3. By training programs through public or private medical institutions, i.e., hospitals, public health agencies, Visiting Nurses Associations, and Red Cross.

(3) Organization and Administration.

(A) Specific continuing specialized physical health care services required in order for the individual to benefit from special education will be included in the individualized education program. If the parent elects to perform the service during the school day, a waiver shall be signed relieving the school of the responsibility.

(B) Appropriate accommodations for safety and necessary physical care services for the individual with exceptional needs in the school setting shall be provided by the school. Personal privacy and dignity of an individual with exceptional needs shall be assured.

(C) The school district shall not be required to purchase medical equipment for an individual pupil. However, the school district, SELPA, or county office is responsible for providing other specialized equipment for use at school that is needed to implement the IEP.

(D) In accordance with Education Code section 49423.5(a)(2), a qualified school nurse, qualified public health nurse, or qualified licensed physician and surgeon responsible for supervising the physical health care of an individual with exceptional needs in the school setting shall:

1. Coordinate the health care services to the individuals with exceptional needs on the school site.

2. Consult with appropriate personnel regarding management of health care services for individuals with exceptional needs.

3. Make appropriate referrals and maintain communication with health agencies providing care to individuals with exceptional needs.

4. Maintain or review licensed physician and surgeon and parent requests and daily documentation records.

(E) Written licensed physician and surgeon and parent requests, as well as the specific standardized procedures to be used if physical health care services are provided, shall be maintained for each individual with exceptional needs. Daily documentation of specific services which are provided shall be maintained on a district-approved form which shall include the signatures of the qualified designated school person(s) who performs the procedure.

1. Any pupil who is required to have specialized physical health care services during the school day, prescribed for him or her by a licensed physician and surgeon, may be assisted by a qualified school nurse, qualified public health nurse, or other qualified school personnel, if the school district receives:

a. A written statement from the licensed physician and surgeon stating the procedure and time schedules by which such procedures are to be given; and

b. A written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil, indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the licensed physician and surgeon's statement, and granting consent for the delivery of such services.

2. This written statement of a licensed physician and surgeon and parent requests and daily documentation shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of confidentiality of pupil records, and are considered mandatory interim pupil records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49422, 49423.5 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b)(3)(C) filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b), (b)(1)(C) and (b)(3)(C)-(D) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.13. Social Worker Services.

(a) Social work services may include:

(1) Individual and group counseling with the individual and his or her immediate family.

(2) Consultation with pupils, parents, teachers, and other personnel regarding the effects of family and other social factors on the learning and developmental requirements of individual pupils with exceptional needs.

(3) Developing a network of community resources, making appropriate referral and maintaining liaison relationships among the school, the pupil with exceptional needs, the family, and the various agencies providing social, income maintenance, employment development, mental health, or other developmental services.

(b) Social worker services shall be provided only by personnel who possess a:

(1) license as a Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Clinical Social Worker who is under the supervision of either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a licensed Mental Health Professional by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(2) license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, or Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the Medical Board of California, the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(3) credential authorizing school social work.

(4) license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or a Professional Clinical Counselor Registered Intern who is under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or a Physician who is certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2903, 2905, 4980.02, 4989.14, 4996.9 and 4999.10, Business and Professions Code; Sections 49422 and 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.14. Specially Designed Vocational Education and Career Development.
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§ 3051.14. Specially Designed Vocational Education and Career Development.

(a) Specially designed vocational education and career development for individuals with exceptional needs regardless of severity of disability may include:

(1) Providing prevocational programs and assessing work-related skills, interests, aptitudes, and attitudes.

(2) Coordinating and modifying the regular vocational education program.

(3) Assisting individuals in developing attitudes, self-confidence, and vocational competencies to locate, secure, and retain employment in the community or sheltered environment, and to enable such individuals to become participating members of the community.

(4) Establishing work training programs within the school and community.

(5) Assisting in job placement.

(6) Instructing job trainers and employers as to the unique needs of the individuals.

(7) Maintaining regularly scheduled contact with all work stations and job-site trainers.

(8) Coordinating services with the Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as designated in the IEP.

(b) Specially designed vocational education and career development shall be provided only by personnel who possess:

(1) an adult education credential with a career development authorization; or

(2) a credential that authorizes instruction in special education or vocational education; or

(3) a Pupil Personnel Services Credential that authorizes school counseling.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.15. Recreation Services.

(a) Recreation services include but are not limited to:

(1) Therapeutic recreation services which are those specialized instructional programs designed to assist pupils in becoming as independent as possible in leisure activities, and when possible and appropriate, facilitate the pupil's integration into regular recreation programs.

(2) Recreation programs in schools and the community which are those programs that emphasize the use of leisure activity in the teaching of academic, social, and daily living skills; and, the provision of nonacademic and extracurricular leisure activities and the utilization of community recreation programs and facilities.

(3) Leisure education programs which are those specific programs designed to prepare the pupil for optimum independent participation in appropriate leisure activities, including teaching social skills necessary to engage in leisure activities, and developing awareness of personal and community leisure resources.

(b) Recreation services shall be provided only by personnel who possess:

(1) a certificate issued by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification; or

(2) a certificate issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation; or

(3) the National Recreation and Park Association, authorizing services in recreation or therapeutic recreation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Editorial correction of Note (Register 98, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.16. Specialized Services for Low-Incidence Disabilities.

(a) Specialized services for low-incidence disabilities may include:

(1) Specially designed instruction related to the unique needs of pupils with low-incidence disabilities provided by teachers credentialed pursuant to Education Code section 44265.

(2) Specialized services related to the unique needs of pupils with low-incidence disabilities provided by qualified individuals such as interpreters, notetakers, readers, transcribers, and other individuals who provide specialized materials and equipment.

(b) An “educational interpreter” provides communication facilitation between students who are deaf or hard of hearing, and others, in the general education classroom and for other school-related activities, including extracurricular activities, as designated in a student's IEP.

(c) An educational interpreter shall be certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or equivalent; in lieu of RID certification or equivalent, an educational interpreter must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R), or the National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment. If providing Cued Language transliteration, a transliterator shall possess Testing/Evaluation and Certification Unit (TECUnit) certification, or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA - Cued Speech.

(d) Specialized services for pupils with low-incidence disabilities shall be provided only by personnel who possess a credential that authorizes services in special education or clinical rehabilitation services in the appropriate area of disability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Editorial correction of first sentence (Register 98, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-29-2002; operative 8-28-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

4. Repealer and new subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(c) and amendment of Note filed 2-22-2008; operative 3-23-2008 (Register 2008, No. 8).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.17. Services for Pupils with Chronic Illnesses or Acute Health Problems.

(a) Specialized services may be provided to pupils determined eligible pursuant to section 3030(f). Such services include but are not limited to:

(1) Individual consultation;

(2) Home or hospital instruction; and

(3) Other instructional methods using advanced communication technology.

(b) For pupils whose medical condition is in remission or in a passive state, the IEP team shall specify the frequency for monitoring the pupil's educational progress to assure that the illness does not interfere with the pupil's educational progress.

(c) When a pupil identified pursuant to section 3030(f) experiences an acute health problem which results in his or her non-attendance at school for more than five consecutive days, upon notification of the classroom teacher or the parent, the school principal or designee shall assure that an IEP team is convened to determine the appropriate educational services.

(d) If there is a pattern of sporadic illness, the IEP team shall convene to consider alternative means for the pupil to demonstrate competencies in the required course of study so that the cumulative number of absences do not prevent educational progress.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

3. Amendment of Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.18. Related Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

(a) Instruction and services for deaf and hard of hearing pupils shall be provided by an individual holding an appropriate credential, who has competencies to provide services to the hearing impaired and who has training, experience and proficient communication skills for educating pupils with hearing impairments. Such services may include but need not to be limited to:

(1) Speech, speech reading and auditory training.

(2) Instruction in oral, sign, and written language development.

(3) Rehabilitative and educational services for hearing impaired individuals to include monitoring amplification, coordinating information for the annual review, and recommending additional services.

(4) Adapting curricula, methods, media, and the environment to facilitate the learning process.

(5) Consultation to pupils, parents, teachers, and other school personnel as necessary to maximize the pupil's experience in the regular education program.

(b) A specially trained instructional aide, working with and under the direct supervision of the credentialed teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, may assist in the implementation of the pupil's educational program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.19. Assistive Technology Service.

(a) “Assistive technology service” means any service that directly assists an individual with exceptional needs in the selection or use of an assistive technology device that is educationally necessary. The term includes the evaluation of the needs of an individual with exceptional needs including a functional evaluation of the individual in the individual's customary environment; coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education programs and rehabilitation plans and programs; training or technical assistance for an individual with exceptional needs or, where appropriate, the family of an individual with exceptional needs or, if appropriate, that individual's family; and training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of individuals with exceptional needs.

(b) Assistive technology services shall be provided only by personnel who possess a:

(1) license in Physical Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs, where the utilization of assistive technology services falls within the scope of practice of physical therapy as defined in Business and Professions Code section 2620 and implementing regulations; or

(2) license in Occupational Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(3) license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs or a valid document, issued by the California CTC, where the function of the assistive technology service is augmentative communication; or

(4) baccalaureate degree in engineering with emphasis in assistive technology; or

(5) baccalaureate degree in a related field of engineering with a graduate certificate in rehabilitation technology or assistive technology; or

(6) certification from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA/ATP); or

(7) certificate in assistive technology applications issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution; or

(8) credential that authorizes special education of physically impaired, orthopedically impaired, or severely impaired pupils.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2530, 2570.2 and 2620, Business and Professions Code; Section 56363, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1401; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.5, 300.6, 300.105, 300.34, and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.20. Early Education Programs.
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§ 3051.20. Early Education Programs.

(a) “Early education” means the program and services specified by Education Code section 56425 et. seq.

(b) Early education programs for children with disabilities, as defined in Education Code section 56426, shall be provided only by personnel who meet the appropriate personnel qualifications set forth in this article and comply with Education Code section 56426.2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56363 and 56430, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.21. Music Therapy.
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§ 3051.21. Music Therapy.

(a) According to the Certification Board for Music Therapists “Music therapy is the specialized use of music by a credentialed professional who develops individualized treatment and supportive interventions for people of all ages and ability levels to address their social, communication, emotional, physical, cognitive, sensory and spiritual needs.”

(b) Music therapy shall be provided only by personnel who hold a Music Therapist - Board Certified credential from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) on the completion of all academic and clinical training requirements, and after successfully passing the CBMT National Board Certification Examination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.22. Transcription Services.
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§ 3051.22. Transcription Services.

Transcribers for visually impaired pupils shall have a certificate issued by the Library of Congress as a Braille Transcriber.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.23. Behavioral Intervention.
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§ 3051.23. Behavioral Intervention.

(a) Pursuant to Education Code section 56520, behavioral interventions shall be designed or planned only by personnel who have a:

(1) Pupil Personnel Services Credential that authorizes school counseling or school psychology; or

(2) credential authorizing the holder to deliver special education instruction; or

(3) license as a Marriage and Family Therapist certified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(4) license as a Clinical Social Worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(5) license as an Educational Psychologist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(6) license in psychology regulated by the Board of Psychology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or

(7) master's degree issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in education, psychology, counseling, behavior analysis, behavior science, human development, social work, rehabilitation, or in a related field.

(b) To provide behavioral intervention, including implementation of behavior intervention plans, but not including development or modification of behavior intervention plans, an LEA shall deliver those services using personnel who:

(1) possess the qualifications under subdivision (a); or

(2)(A) are under the supervision of personnel qualified under subdivision (a); and

(B) possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

(C) receive the specific level of supervision required in the pupil's IEP.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56363 and 56520, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051.24. Other Related Services.

Other related services not identified in sections 3051.1 through 3051.23 shall be provided only by staff who possess a:

(a) license to perform the service issued by an entity within the Department of Consumer Affairs or another state licensing office; or

(b) credential issued by the California CTC authorizing the service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.18, 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3051.75. Vision Therapy.
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§ 3051.75. Vision Therapy.

(a) Vision therapy may include: Remedial and/or developmental instruction provided directly by or in consultation with the optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other qualified licensed physician and surgeon provided ongoing care to the individual.

(b) Vision therapy shall be provided by an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or by appropriate qualified school personnel when prescribed by a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other qualified licensed physician and surgeon.

(c) Procedures which may be utilized by qualified personnel are those procedures authorized by federal and state laws and regulations and performed in accordance with these laws and regulations and standards of the profession.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 56363, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3051. Standards for Related Services and Staff Qualifications.

(a) General Provisions.

(1) Related services may be provided to individuals or to small groups in a specialized area of educational need, and throughout the full continuum of educational settings.

(2) Related services, when needed are determined by the IEP.

(3) All entities and individuals providing related services shall meet the qualifications found in 34 C.F.R. sections 300.156(b) and 3001(r) and the applicable portions of section 3051 et seq. and shall be either:

(A) Employees of the school district or county office, or

(B) Employed under contract pursuant to Education Code sections 56365-56366, or

(C) Employees, vendors or contractors of the State Departments of Health Care Services or State Hospitals, or any designated local public health or mental health agency.

(4) To be eligible for certification to provide related services to individuals with exceptional needs, nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall meet the requirements of this section.

(5) An individual providing related services out of state, pursuant to sections 56365 and 56366 of the Education Code, as required in a pupil's IEP, must:

(A) Hold a current valid credential or license to render that related service as required by that state, and

(B) Be employed by a nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency certified by the CDE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 56100 and 56366.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56363, 56365 and 56366, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.12, 300.18, 300.34 and 300.156(b).

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B) and Note filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B) and amendment of Note refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 7-18-97 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 98, No. 16).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B) and amendment of Note filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 4-16-98 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 98, No. 34).

7. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 8-19-98 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 98, No. 52).

9. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B)-(C) and amendment of Note filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

12. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

13. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3052. Designated Positive Behavioral Interventions. [Repealed]
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§ 3052. Designated Positive Behavioral Interventions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56520, 56521 and 56523, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-93; operative 5-20-93 (Register 93, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (b), (b)(2)(D), (c), (i), (i)(5) and (i)(7) filed 2-23-96 as an emergency; operative 2-23-96 (Register 96, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-22-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-96 order including further amendment of subsection (b) transmitted to OAL 6-21-96 and filed 8-5-96 (Register 96, No. 32).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1), (a)(3), (b), (b)(2)(D), (c), (g), (i)(2), (i)(9), (k)-(l), (l)(5)-(6) and (m) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-16-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3053. Special Classes.
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§ 3053. Special Classes.

(a) Placement in a special day class shall not limit or restrict the consideration of other options, including services provided in a vocational education program or any combination of programs and placements as may be required to provide the services specified in a pupil's IEP.

(b) The following standards for special classes shall be met:

(1) A special class shall be composed of individuals whose needs as specified in the IEPs can be appropriately met within the class.

(2) Pupils in a special class shall be provided with an educational program in accordance with their IEPs for at least the same length of time as the regular school day for that chronological peer group:

(A) When an individual can benefit by attending a regular program for part of the day, the amount of time shall be written in the IEP.

(B) When the IEP team determines that an individual cannot function for the period of time of a regular school day, and when it is so specified in the IEP, an individual may be permitted to attend a special class for less time than the regular school day for that chronological peer group.

(3) The procedure for allocation of aides for special classes shall be specified in the local plan. Additional aide time may be provided when the severity of the disabling conditions of the pupils or the age of the pupils justifies it, based on the IEPs.

(4) Special class(es) shall be located to promote maximum appropriate interaction with regular educational programs.

(c) The special class shall be taught by a full-time-equivalent teacher whose responsibility is the instruction, supervision, and coordination of the educational program for those individuals enrolled in the special class.

The special class shall be taught by a teacher who holds an appropriate special education credential authorized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and who possesses the necessary competencies to teach individuals assigned to the class. Special class teachers with a Special Education Credential employed as of September 1, 1975, as teachers in special classes for pupils in severe language disorder aphasia programs and who possess the necessary competencies to teach individuals assigned to the class, shall be authorized to continue to teach.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56001 and 56364.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.114.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b)(1)-(3) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 5. Implementation (Program Components) > § 3054. Special Center. [Repealed]
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§ 3054. Special Center. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100(a) and 56100(i), Education Code; 20 U.S.C. 1414(c)(2)(B); and 34 C.F.R. 300.600. Reference: Sections 56001 and 56364, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. 300.550-554.

History

1. Repealer filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 6. Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services > § 3060. Application for Certification.
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§ 3060. Application for Certification.

(a) Any school, person or agency desiring to obtain certification as a nonpublic school or nonpublic agency shall file an application with the SSPI on forms developed and provided by the CDE.

(b) Applications to be certified as a nonpublic school or a nonpublic agency shall be filed at the time allowed by Education Code section 56366.1(b) and (h).

(c) Each nonpublic school or nonpublic agency application shall include all information required by the CDE's application pursuant to Education Code sections 56366.1(a) and (b) and:

(1) the name and address of the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency;

(2) the name of the administrator and contact person;

(3) the telephone and FAX number and e-mail address;

(4) for nonpublic schools, the name of the teacher(s) with a credential authorizing service in special education;

(5) the types of disabling conditions served;

(6) the age, gender and grade levels served;

(7) the total student capacity of the program;

(8) a brief description of the program including entrance criteria and exit criteria for transition back to the public school setting, and specific services designed to address student needs as listed on the student's IEP;

(9) for nonpublic schools, SBE-adopted core-curriculum (K-8) and standards-aligned core-curriculum (9-12) and instructional materials used by general education students;

(10) per hour, per day or monthly fees for services provided;

(11) written directions and a street map describing the location of the nonpublic school from the major freeways, roads, streets, thoroughfares and closest major airport;

(12) annual operating budget, including projected costs and revenues for each agency and school program, providing documentation that demonstrates that the rates to be charged are reasonable to support the operation of the agency or school program;

(13) an entity-wide audit in accordance with generally accepted accounting and auditing principles including each entity's costs and revenues by individual cost center;

(14) a list of all qualified staff, including subcontractors identifying their assignment and qualifications in providing services to pupils;

(15) tuberculosis clearance dates for all staff;

(16) criminal record summary or criminal history clearance dates for all staff, including subcontractors, who have contact with pupils;

(17) a list of contracting LEAs for whom the applicant has a contract to provide school and/or related services;

(18) for out-of-state applicants, a copy of the current certification or license by the state education agency to provide education services to individuals with exceptional needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act;

(19) a copy of the current school year calendar weekly class schedule, and daily schedule with number of instructional minutes by each grade level served;

(20) a fire inspection clearance completed within the past 12 months;

(21) For new or relocating nonpublic schools, the following documents shall be available for inspection during any onsite visit made by the CDE:

(A) a copy of a business license (if applicable);

(B) a written disaster and mass casualty plan of action;

(C) a building safety inspection clearance; and

(D) a health inspection clearance.

(22) For each nonpublic school with a residential component the application shall include:

(A) the name of the residential program attached to the nonpublic school;

(B) the proprietary status of the residential program;

(C) a list of all residential facilities affiliated with the nonpublic school;

(D) the total capacity of all the residential facilities affiliated with the nonpublic school;

(E) the rate classification level (California schools only) for each residential facility affiliated with the nonpublic school; and

(F) a copy of the current residential care license.

(d) The applicant shall submit a signed assurance statement that the nonpublic school will maintain compliance with the following:

(1) Fair Employment Act;

(2) Drug Free Workplace Act;

(3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;

(4) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act;

(5) Civil Rights Act;

(6) Nonsectarian status;

(7) Prohibition of Corporal Punishment of Pupils under Education Code section 49001; use of Positive Behavioral Interventions pursuant to Education Code sections 56520 through 56525;

(8) OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards;

(9) all local, county, or state ordinances and/or statutes relating to fire, health, sanitation, and building safety;

(10) use permit, conditional permit or zoning; and

(11) other assurances as required by state or federal law set forth in an assurance statement in the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency application for certification.

(e) The applicant shall submit, with the application, a fee in accordance with Education Code section 56366.1(m).

(f) No fee shall be refunded to the applicant if the application is withdrawn or if the SSPI denies the application.

(g) Applicants shall submit a separate application for each nonpublic school or nonpublic agency site pursuant to Education Code section 56366.1(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49001, 56366.1, 56366.10 and 56520, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).

4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).

6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).

8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

12. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 6. Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services > § 3061. Service Fees, Finance and Maintenance of Records.
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§ 3061. Service Fees, Finance and Maintenance of Records.

All certified nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall:

(a) make available any books and records associated with the delivery of education and related services to individuals with exceptional needs for audit inspection or reproduction by the SSPI or the SSPI's authorized representatives. These records shall include those management records associated with the delivery of education and related services, and the costs of providing services and personnel records necessary to ensure that staff qualifications comply with the requirements contained in Article 6 of these regulations; and

(b) not charge parents for services covered in the master contract with the public education agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56366.1 and 56366.10, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1401(26); and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.34.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 95, No. 49.

2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).

4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).

6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).

8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

12. Amendment of first paragraph, subsection (a) and Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 6. Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services > § 3062. Contracts and Agreements.
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§ 3062. Contracts and Agreements.

(a) A master contract shall be used by an LEA for entering into formal agreements with certified nonpublic schools or nonpublic agencies. The term of the contract shall not exceed one year. The contract shall specify the administrative and financial agreements between the LEA and the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency.

(b) No master contract with the LEA shall be contingent upon nonpublic school or nonpublic agency individual contracts or agreements with parents.

(c) The master contract shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) general provisions relating to modifications and amendments, notices, waivers, disputes, contractor's status, conflicts of interest, termination, inspection and audits, compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, attendance, record-keeping, and reporting requirements;

(2) payment schedules to include, but not limited to payment amounts, payment demand, right to withhold and audit exceptions;

(3) indemnification and reasonable insurance requirements; and

(4) procedures and responsibilities for attendance and unexcused absences.

(d) All master contracts shall be re-negotiated prior to June 30.

(e) Services may be provided through dual enrollment in public and nonpublic school or nonpublic agency programs to meet the educational requirements specified in the IEP. The master contract or individual service agreement shall specify the provider of each service. The individual with exceptional needs shall be formally enrolled in both nonpublic and public school programs. The nonpublic school or nonpublic agency shall be reimbursed by the LEA for services as agreed upon in the contract.

(f) Substitute teachers shall be used consistent with the provisions of Education Code section 56061.

(g) Nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall provide contracting LEAs with copies of current valid California credentials and licenses for staff providing services to individuals with exceptional needs.

(h) Nonpublic schools and agencies shall notify the SSPI and LEAs in writing within 45 days of any change in credential or licensed personnel. Failure to provide properly qualified personnel to provide services as specified in the IEP shall be cause for the termination of all contracts between the LEA and the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56366 and 56366.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 95, No. 49.

2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).

4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).

6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).

8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

12. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 3. Individuals with Exceptional Needs > Subchapter 1. Special Education > Article 6. Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School and Agency Services > § 3063. Program Reviews.
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§ 3063. Program Reviews.

(a) The SSPI shall conduct a validation review of the nonpublic school prior to an initial conditional certification. An on-site review shall be conducted within 90 days of the initial conditional certification and student enrollment. On-site reviews shall be scheduled at least once every three years thereafter.

(b) The nonpublic school, the contracting LEA, and the SELPA shall be given a minimum of 30 days prior notice before an on-site review.

(c) The person serving as the lead of the review team shall confer with the school administrator at least 48 hours prior to the on-site review to discuss the procedures and the number of days required for the review. The lead of the review team shall identify those persons who are to participate in the on-site review.

(d) Nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies may be visited at any time without prior notice when there is substantial reason to believe that there is an immediate danger to the health, safety, or welfare of a child or group of children. The SSPI shall document the concern and submit it to the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency at the time of the on-site monitoring.

(e) On-site reviews shall include the following procedures:

(1) an entrance meeting to acquaint the on-site review team with the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency staff and site to discuss the purpose and objectives of the review;

(2) a review and examination of files and documents, classroom observations and interviews with the site administrator, teachers, students, volunteers and parents to determine compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and

(3) an exit meeting to provide the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency with a preliminary preview of the on-site review findings, verify compliance and offer technical assistance including how to resolve issues of noncompliance.

(f) The SSPI shall provide the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency, the contracting educational agency, and the SELPA with a written report within 60 days of the on-site review.

(g) The SSPI shall request a written response, within a timeframe to be determined by the SSPI, but in no case to exceed 180 days, to any noncompliance finding that resulted from the on-site review.

(h) The SSPI shall provide a written notification, within 30 days of receipt, to the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency regarding their response to each noncompliance finding.

(i) On-site reviews shall be conducted only by personnel who have been trained by CDE staff to perform such administrative and program examinations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56366.1 and 56366.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 95, No. 49.

2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).

4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).

6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).

8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

12. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3064. Staff Qualifications -- Special Education Instruction.

(a) In each classroom for which the nonpublic school is seeking certification, the nonpublic school shall deliver instruction utilizing personnel who possess a credential authorizing the holder to deliver special education instruction according to the age range and disabling conditions of individuals with exceptional needs enrolled in the nonpublic school.

(1) During situations when instructional personnel leave the employ of the nonpublic school with little or no notice, the nonpublic school may employ a person who holds a Provisional Internship Permit or a Short Term Staff Permit.

(b) Instruction shall be directed and delivered pursuant to the IEP, the master contract and the individual service agreement.

(c) To provide special education instruction for individuals with exceptional needs younger than three years of age, as described in Education Code, Part 30, chapter 4.4, the nonpublic school shall comply with the provisions of Education Code section 56425 et seq., and Education Code section 56426.2(e) regarding adult to child ratios.

(d) To provide special education instruction for individuals with exceptional needs between the ages of three and five years, inclusive, as described in Education Code, Part 30, chapter 4.45, the nonpublic school shall comply with the provisions of Education Code section 56440 et seq., and Education Code section 56441.5 regarding appropriate instructional adult-to-child-ratios.

(e) Nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall comply with the personnel standards and qualifications pursuant to Education Code section 45340 et seq., and Education Code section 45350 et seq., regarding instructional aides and teacher assistants, respectively.

(f) Nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall comply with all of the laws and regulations governing the licensed professions, in particular the provisions with respect to supervision. Nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies may use assistants to the extent authorized by state and federal law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 45340, 45350, 56366.1 and 56425, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 95, No. 49.

2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).

4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).

6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).

8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

12. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1) and (c)-(d) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

13. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3065. Staff Qualifications -- Related Services.

(a) To be eligible for certification to provide related services to individuals with exceptional needs, nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall meet the requirements of sections 3051 et seq.

(b) Pursuant to Education Code section 56366.1(n), only those nonpublic, nonsectarian schools or agencies located outside of California that employ staff who hold a current valid credential or license to render special education and related services as required by that state shall be eligible to be certified.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 56100 and 56366, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2620, 2903, 2905, 4980.02, 4989.14, 4996.9 and 17505.2, Business and Professions Code; Sections 49422 and 56366.1, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1401; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.18, 300.34 and 300.156(b)(1).

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 12-4-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 49).

2. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 9-1-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 36).

3. Amendment of subsections (t)-(t)(1), repealer of subsections (t)(2)-(4), new subsection (t)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-29-2002; operative 8-28-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-22-2008; operative 3-23-2008 (Register 2008, No. 8).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

6. Amendment filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3066. Out-of-State Nonpublic Schools/Agencies.

For purposes of determining eligibility for certification for a nonpublic school or nonpublic agency located in a state other than California, the CDE may accept a valid certificate, credential, license, or registration issued by another state for the requirements set forth in sections 3064 and 3065.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 56100 and 56366, Education Code. Reference: Section 56366.1, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 12-4-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 49).

2. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 9-1-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 36).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

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§ 3067. Certification Status.

(a) Certification shall become effective on the date when the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency meets all the application requirements and is approved by the SSPI except as specified in subdivision 3067(b).

(b) Certification may be retroactive, provided the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency met all the requirements for certification on the date the retroactive certification is effective.

(c) The certification status of a nonpublic school or nonpublic agency shall be one of the following:

(1) approved certification with no conditions or limitations;

(2) conditional certification for a limited period of time. A conditional certification indicates that the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency has not met all the certification requirements;

(3) suspended certification for a defined period of time pursuant to the provisions of Education Code section 56366.4. Nonpublic schools or nonpublic agencies with a suspended certification cannot accept new pupils.

(d) Any LEA that contracts with a certified nonpublic school or nonpublic agency may request the SSPI to review the status of the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency. Such requests shall be in writing and a copy shall be sent to the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56366.1 and 56366.4, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 12-4-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 49).

3. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 9-1-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 36).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3068. Appeals Information.

(a) Within 20 working days of receipt of notice, nonpublic schools or nonpublic agencies (appellant) may file a written petition (appeal), on forms provided by the SSPI, to request a review of the decision to deny, suspend or revoke certification pursuant to Education Code section 56366.6.

(b) All appeals shall be mailed to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), Department of General Services.

(c) There shall be three options for appealing the denial, suspension or revocation of certification. The nonpublic school or nonpublic agency may request:

(1) a written review of the decision to deny, suspend or revoke certification.

The OAH shall analyze the documentation provided by the appellant and materials provided by the CDE and render a decision;

(2) a written review with an oral argument. The OAH shall analyze the documentation provided by the appellant and materials provided by the CDE. The appellant shall also appear before a hearing officer, on a date scheduled by the OAH, to provide oral testimony in support of the appeal. The CDE shall also attend the hearing and present testimony to support the decision to deny, suspend or revoke certification. The hearing officer may ask questions of either party. All testimony shall be tape-recorded; or

(3) an oral hearing. The appellant shall appear before a hearing officer, on a date scheduled by the OAH, to provide oral testimony in support of the appeal. The CDE shall also attend the hearing and present testimony to support the decision to deny, suspend or revoke certification. The hearing officer shall provide the opportunity for both parties to review evidence, call witnesses and cross-examine witnesses. If the appellant fails to appear at the hearing, the petitioner waives the right to a future hearing, unless the hearing officer agrees to reschedule the hearing because of extenuating circumstances.

(d) The OAH shall issue the decision, in writing, simultaneously to the appellant and to the CDE within 30 working days after receipt of all materials and evidence. This shall be the final administrative decision.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56366 and 56366.6, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 3068 to section 3069 and new section 3068 filed 9-1-99; operative 9-1-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 36).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

3. Amendment of section heading, repealer of subsection (e) and amendment of Note filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3069. Annual Review of Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Review of the pupil's IEP shall be conducted at least annually by the public education agency. The public education agency shall ensure that review schedules are specified in the IEP and contract for the pupil. An elementary school district shall notify a high school district of all pupils placed in a nonpublic school or agency programs prior to the annual review of the IEP for each pupil who may transfer to the high school district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56345, 56365 and 56366, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.145, 300.146, 300.147, 300.148, 300.323 and 300.324.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 3069 to new section 3070 and renumbering of former section 3068 to section 3069 filed 9-1-99; operative 9-1-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 36).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3070. Graduation.

When an individual with exceptional needs meets public education agency requirements for completion of prescribed course of study designated in the pupil's IEP, the public education agency which developed the IEP shall award the diploma.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56345 and 56365-56366.5, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.145, 300.146, 300.147, 300.148, 300.323 and 300.324.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 3069 to new section 3070 filed 9-1-99; operative 9-1-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 36).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).

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§ 3090.1. Definitions.

(a) As used in this article “agency” means the state agency with whom the CDE has entered into an interagency agreement to conduct mediation conferences and due process hearings pursuant to Education Code section 56504.5.

(b) As used in this article “conflict of interest” means a dealing or relationship that reasonably raises a question of bias.

(c) As used in this article “contractor” means the nonprofit organization or other entity with whom the CDE has entered into a contract to conduct mediation conferences and due process hearings pursuant to Education Code section 56504.5.

(d) As used in this article “forms and documents for hearings” means those forms and documents provided to the parties by the contractor or agency.

(e) As used in this article “hearing officer” means a person who, as an employee or similarly related individual of the contractor or agency, is adjudicating due process hearings pursuant to this contract or interagency agreement in accordance with Education Code section 56504.5.

(f) As used in this article “mediator” means a person who, as an employee or similarly related individual of the contractor or agency, is conducting mediations pursuant to this contract or interagency agreement in accordance with Education Code section 56504.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

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§ 3090. Purpose.

Education Code section 56504.5 requires the CDE to enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization or entity or interagency agreement with another state agency to conduct mediation conferences and due process hearings in accordance with 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.506 and 300.511. The purpose of this article is to identify the duties of the contractor or agency with whom the CDE has entered into a contract or interagency agreement pursuant to Education Code section 56504.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7.5 (sections 3090-3099) and section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3091. Mediation and Due Process Hearing Manual.

(a) The contractor or agency shall maintain and make available to interested parties a manual that describes the procedures of mediation and due process hearings.

(b) Said manual shall provide, at minimum, detailed guidance for parents and LEAs as follows:

(1) How to file a due process complaint, including a model form to assist parents and guardians in filing a request for due process;

(2) A description of the mediation process;

(3) A description of the due process hearing process;

(4) How to prepare for and participate in mediation;

(5) How to prepare for a due process hearing;

(6) How to properly communicate with the mediator, hearing officer, and other parties;

(7) How to compel attendance of witnesses;

(8) How to compel production of documents;

(9) How to properly present evidence;

(10) How to file and serve pre-hearing motions;

(11) How to research and locate special education decisions issued by the contractor or agency; and

(12) How to access all applicable statutes and regulations related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA)(20 U.S.C. Sections 1400-1482).

(c) The contractor or agency shall prepare said manual in English and, at minimum, the five foreign languages most commonly spoken in California schools as identified annually by the CDE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3092. Quarterly Reports.

(a) The contractor or agency shall file a quarterly report with the CDE. The report shall be received by the CDE no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the quarter. For the purposes of this section “quarter” refers to the state fiscal year which begins on July 1 of the previous calendar year and ends on June 30 of the immediately following year.

(b) Each quarterly report shall be sent to the CDE via electronic mail and a duplicate copy in print to the contract monitor via United States Postal Service or independent courier.

(c) Each quarterly report shall provide the CDE with information that is specified in Education Code section 56504.5(d).

(d) The quarterly report shall also contain the cumulative data from the first quarter of the current fiscal year through the end of the most recent quarter.

(e) The contractor or agency shall make all data collected pursuant to this subdivision available for placement on the CDE's Web site.

(f) The contractor or agency shall report to the CDE a timeline and mechanism to implement any new reporting requirements contained in the California or Federal current year's Budget Act, or any information that is required to be reported to a federal or state agency including, but not limited to, the Office of Special Education Programs. The contractor or agency must submit this report to the CDE within 60 calendar days from the postmark date of the CDE's written notification to the contractor or agency of such a reporting requirement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1232f and 1412.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3093. Retention and Inspection of Records.

The contractor or agency shall permit the CDE to audit, review, and inspect the contractor's or agency's activities, books, documents, papers, and records during the progress of the work performed pursuant to the contract or interagency agreement and for three years following final payment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1232f and 1412.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3094. Committee to Advise Contractor, or Agency.

(a) The contractor or agency shall establish, and maintain an advisory committee composed of attorneys, advocates, parents, and representatives of LEAs, including school districts, county offices of education or other public educational agencies that have jurisdiction under the IDEA.

(1) The majority of the advisory committee must be any combination of parents, advocates for parents, and/or attorneys for parents.

(2) The contractor or agency is encouraged to consider the wide range of disabilities, ethnicities, races, socioeconomics, and other variables, within the special education population.

(3) The contractor or agency shall establish the total number of members and the terms of appointment for the advisory committee.

(b) The contractor or agency shall schedule meetings with the committee.

(1) These meetings shall include, at minimum, one in northern California and one in southern California, in the first half of the year, and one in northern California and one in southern California in the second half of the year, for a total of four meetings each year.

(2) The first of these meeting shall occur no later than two months after effective date of the contract/interagency agreement, or the effective date of these regulations, whichever is later.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3095. Availability of Translators and Translated Documents.

(a) The contractor or agency shall prepare forms and documents for mediation and due process hearings in English and, at minimum, the five foreign languages most commonly spoken in California schools as identified annually by the CDE.

(1) The contractor or agency shall publish, on its Web site, a list of all available and downloadable forms and documents.

(2) The Web site of the contractor or agency shall include a feature for requesting, by language, available forms and documents.

(b) The contractor or agency shall make available translators for all mediations and due process hearings when the language of a party or a witness to a mediation or due process hearing is other than English, or another mode of communication. The mediator or hearing officer shall make the determination of whether the interpreter is competent.

(c) The contractor or agency shall require translators and interpreters to take an oath to interpret fully and accurately.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56504.5 and 56506, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

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§ 3096.1. Supervisor of Mediators.

(a) The contractor or agency shall appoint a supervisor of mediators.

(1) Qualifications of the supervisor:

(A) At least eight years of experience in the mediation of disputes arising before, during, or independently of, judicial or quasi-judicial administrative proceedings; and

(B) Experience in special education matters.

(2) Duties of the supervisor:

(A) Determine when a mediator meets the minimum qualifications established in section 3097;

(B) Include the names and qualifications of mediators who have met the requirements described in sections 3097 and 3098.1 on the public list of qualified mediators as maintained by the contractor or agency pursuant to 20 U.S.C. Section 1415(e)(2)(C);

(C) Review and approve the initial training and continuing education programs described in section 3098.1;

(D) Supervise the work of all mediators; and

(E) Evaluate each mediator not less than once every 12 months.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412 and 1415(e)(2)(C).

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3096.2. Supervisor of Hearing Officers.

(a) The contractor or agency shall appoint a supervisor of hearing officers.

(b) Qualifications of the supervisor:

(1) At least eight years of experience in the practice of law in civil or criminal trial courts, appellate courts, or quasi-judicial administrative proceedings; and

(2) Significant experience in special education matters.

(c) Duties of the supervisor:

(1) Determine when a hearing officer meets the minimum qualifications established in section 3097;

(2) Include the names and qualifications of hearing officers who have met the requirements described in sections 3097 and 3098.2 on the public list of qualified hearing officers as maintained by the contractor or agency pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Section 300.511(c)(3) and Education Code section 56505(m);

(3) Review and approve the initial training and continuing education programs described in section 3098.2;

(4) Supervise the work of all hearing officers;

(5) Evaluate each hearing officer not less than once every twelve months; and

(6) Review the decisions of hearing officers to ensure that the decisions are clear, concise, logical, well-reasoned, supported by appropriate legal authority, and address all issues required to be decided.

(A) The contractor or agency shall provide a description of the quality control mechanism used by the supervisor to the contract monitor at a time determined in the contract or agreement.

(B) The control mechanism shall ensure that the hearings are fair and decisions are accurate.

(C) The review of a hearing officer's decision shall not involve altering the findings of fact, conclusions of law or hearing outcomes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56504.5 and 56505, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1412; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3096. Supervision of Mediators and Hearing Officers.

The contractor or agency shall appoint a person or persons to supervise the mediators and hearing officers dedicated to the mediations and due process hearings of Special Education disputes performed under the contract or interagency agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56504.5 and 56505, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412 and 1415; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.506 and 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3097. Minimum Qualifications for Mediators and Hearing Officers.

All mediations and due process hearings shall be conducted by a mediator or hearing officer who has demonstrated to his or her supervisor that he or she satisfies the requirements set forth in Education Code, Chapter 5 of Part 30, commencing with section 56500.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56504.5 and 56505, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1415; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.506 and 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3098.1. Training for Mediators.

(a) A mediator shall complete at least 20 hours of training in mediation theory, techniques, and practices, which may include practical, clinical, or simulated training and shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:

(1) Mediation purposes;

(2) Evaluating cases for mediation;

(3) Mediation and mediator's ethics;

(4) Confidentiality in and after mediation;

(5) Negotiation theory;

(6) Approaches to conflict resolution;

(7) Preparation for mediation;

(8) Mediator's opening;

(9) Stages of mediation;

(10) Identification and narrowing of issues;

(11) Communications skills;

(12) Use of caucuses;

(13) Strategies for dealing with recurring mediation problems;

(14) Recognizing opportunities in mediation;

(15) Recognizing and dealing with impasse and closure;

(16) Multi-party mediation;

(17) Post-mediation issues; and

(18) Resources for mediators.

(b) In addition to the initial training identified in the immediately preceding subdivision (a) and prior to conducting a mediation, a mediator shall complete at least 20 hours of training in special education disputes, which may include practical, clinical, or simulated training, and which shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:

(1) The substantive and procedural laws relating to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA)(20 U.S.C. Sections 1400-1482), including, but not limited to:

(A) Federal and state regulations pertaining to IDEIA and legal interpretations of this Act by federal and state courts;

(B) Education Code Title 2, Division 4, Part 30, commencing with section 56000 and implementing regulations; and

(C) Related federal and state statutes, regulations and court and administrative rulings interpreting or implementing all of the above.

(2) Common disabilities and their impact on human functioning;

(3) The impact of common disabilities on students in an educational environment;

(4) Disability awareness,

(5) Options for the accommodation of disabilities in education and elsewhere;

(6) Services and supports available to students with exceptional needs;

(7) Adaptation of general techniques to special education disputes;

(8) Participation of children with exceptional needs in special education disputes; and

(9) Participation of parents, guardians, and representatives of children with exceptional needs in special education disputes.

(c) In addition to the initial 40 hours of training described in the immediately preceding subdivisions (a) and (b), a mediator shall complete at least 20 hours of continuing education during each fiscal year. This continuing education shall include training in mediation and the mediation of special education disputes, which may include practical, clinical or simulated training and which shall include but not be limited to, further study of, and developments in, the subjects set forth in the immediately preceding subdivisions (a) and (b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1415; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.506.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(1) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3098.2. Training for Hearing Officers.

(a) Prior to acting as a hearing officer, a hearing officer shall receive 80 hours of training in adjudication of administrative matters, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:

(1) Due process and the role of the hearing officer;

(2) Ethical requirements for hearing officers;

(3) Creating and maintaining a bias-free proceeding;

(4) Case management;

(5) Motions and other pre-hearing practices and procedures;

(6) Settlement practice;

(7) Hearing preparation;

(8) Making, completing, supplementing, and preserving a record;

(9) Opening and closing a hearing;

(10) Hearing room control and demeanor;

(11) Strategies for protecting the rights of parties not represented by attorneys;

(12) Dealing with a party's default;

(13) Handling and preserving documents and exhibits;

(14) Credibility of witnesses;

(15) Qualifying and evaluating expert witnesses;

(16) Common evidentiary issues in administrative proceedings;

(17) Closing briefs and arguments and submission;

(18) Writing decisions; and

(19) Resources for hearing officers.

(b) As part of the 80 hours of training set forth in the immediately preceding subdivision (a), a hearing officer's initial training shall include at least 20 hours of training in the adjudication of special education disputes, which may include practical, clinical or simulated training and which shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:

(1) The substantive and procedural laws relating to 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, commencing with section 1400;

(2) The substantive and procedural laws relating to 34 C.F.R. Part 300 commencing with section 300.1;

(3) The substantive and procedural laws relating to Education Code, Title 2, Division 4, Part 30, commencing with section 56000;

(4) The substantive and procedural laws relating to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, division 1, chapter 3, subchapter 1, commencing with section 3000;

(5) Federal and state statutes and regulations related to the laws and regulations identified in subdivision (b)(1)-(4);

(6) Court and administrative rulings interpreting or implementing all of the above;

(7) Common disabilities and their impact on human functioning;

(8) The impact of common disabilities on students' academic, development and functional needs in an educational environment;

(9) Disability awareness;

(10) Options for the accommodation of disabilities in education and elsewhere;

(11) Services and supports available to students with exceptional needs;

(12) Adaptation of general education strategies for students with disabilities;

(13) Participation of children with exceptional needs in special education disputes;

(14) Participation of parents, guardians, and representatives of children with exceptional needs in special education disputes; and

(15) Participation of teachers, instructional assistants, educational support personnel, and administrators in special education disputes.

(c) In addition to the initial 80 hours of training, a hearing officer shall complete at least 20 hours of continuing education during each fiscal year. This continuing education shall include continuing education in the adjudication of administrative disputes and special education disputes, which may include practical, clinical, or simulated training and which shall include, but not be limited to, the subjects set forth in the immediately preceding subdivisions (a) and (b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56504.5 and 56505, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1415; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3098. Training for Mediators and Hearing Officers.

In addition to the “Minimum Qualifications” set forth in section 3097, all mediators and hearing officers must complete the training requirements set forth in sections 3098.1(a) and (b) or 3098.2(a) and (b) prior to conducting a mediation or due process hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56504.5 and 56505, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1415; and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.506 and 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3099. Preventing Conflicts of Interest for Mediators and Hearing Officers.

(a) The contractor or agency shall require mediators and hearing officers to prevent conflicts of interest.

(b) The contractor or agency shall require mediators and hearing officers to disclose all actual and potential conflicts of interest reasonably known to him or her and that could reasonably be seen as raising a question about impartiality.

(c) Any involvement by a mediator or hearing officer with the subject matter of the dispute or any relationship between a mediator or hearing officer with any party, prospective participant, or prospective witness, whether past or present, personal or professional, that reasonably raises a question of the mediator's or hearing officer's impartiality shall be disclosed by the mediator or hearing officer to the parties as soon as practicable after the mediator or hearing officer becomes aware of such circumstance.

(d) The contractor or agency, in the event of an actual or potential conflict, shall require the mediator or hearing officer to decline to mediate or adjudicate the dispute, unless all parties choose to retain him or her.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56504.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 56504.5, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1415; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.500, 300.506 and 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2009; operative 6-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3080. General Provisions.

(a) Sections 3200 through 3204 apply to the filing of a complaint, in accordance with provisions of 34 Code of Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R.) sections 300.150, 300.151, 300.152 and 300.153, regarding a public agency's alleged violation of federal or state law or regulation relating to the provision of a free appropriate public education.

(b) Section 3082 applies to due process hearing procedures for the resolution of disagreements between a parent and a public agency regarding the proposal, or refusal of a public agency to initiate or change the identification, assessment, or educational placement of the pupil or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the pupil.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500.1 and 56500.2, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

3. Editorial correction deleting duplicate heading (Register 95, No. 9).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 3081. Complaint Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 56100(a) and (j), Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500.1 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 CFR 76.780-783.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 3081 to section 3082, and renumbering and amendment of section 3080(a)(1)-(n) to section 3081 filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15). For prior history, see Registers 86, No. 21; 82, No. 18; and 82, No. 6.

2. Repealer filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

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§ 3082. Due Process Hearing Procedures.

(a) A parent or public education agency may initiate a hearing pursuant to Education Code sections 56500 through 56507 and 34 C.F.R Sections 300.507 through 300.512 on any of the matters described in Education Code section 56501. The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer knowledgeable in administrative hearings and under contract with the CDE.

(b) The hearings conducted pursuant to this section shall not be conducted according to the technical rules of evidence and those related to witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining other evidence but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in civil actions. All testimony shall be under oath or affirmation which the hearing officer is empowered to administer.

(c) In addition to the rights afforded both parties to the hearing pursuant to Education Code sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507 and C.F.R. Section 300.512, the parties shall also have the following rights:

(1) To call witnesses, including adverse witnesses, and to cross examine witnesses for the other party.

(2) To compel the attendance of witnesses. The hearing officer shall have the right to issue Subpoenas (order to appear and give testimony) and Subpoenas Duces Tecum (order to produce document(s) or paper(s) upon a showing of reasonable necessity by a party).

(3) Absent compelling circumstances to the contrary, and upon motion to the hearing officer to have witnesses excluded from the hearing.

(d) Hearings shall be conducted in the English language; when the primary language of a party to a hearing is other than English, or other mode of communication, an interpreter shall be provided who is competent as determined by the hearing officer. Cost for an interpreter shall be borne by the CDE. Interpreters shall take an oath to interpret fully and accurately.

(e) If either the school district or the parents have an attorney present as an observer, the attorney may watch the proceedings to advise his party at a later date, but the attorney may not present oral argument, written argument or evidence, or consult any manner in or out of the room, during the process hearing.

(f) Notwithstanding Government Code section 11425.10(a)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), special education due process hearings are open/closed to the public at the discretion of the parent.

(g) Notwithstanding Government Code section 11440.30 of the APA, the hearing officer may conduct all or part of a hearing by telephone, television, or other electronic means if each participant in the hearing has an opportunity to participate in and to hear the entire proceeding while it is taking place and to observe exhibits.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Sections 11425.10 and 11440.30, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.507, 300.508, 300.509, 300.510, 300.511 and 300.512.

History

1. New section filed 12-21-81 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 82, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 4-20-82.

2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 12-11-81 and filed 4-29-82 (Register 82, No. 18). 3. Renumbering and amendment of Section 3081 to Section 3082 filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).

3. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsections (f) and (g) and amendment of Note filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (c) and (d) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (c), (f) and (g) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3083. Service Notice.

Notwithstanding Government Code section 11440.20 of the APA, service of notice, motions, or other writings pertaining to special education due process hearing procedures to the California agency or nonprofit organization or entity that is responsible for conducting due process hearings and any other person or entity are subject to the following provisions:

(a) The notice, motion, or writing shall be delivered personally or sent by mail or other means to the agency or nonprofit organization or entity that is responsible for conducting due process hearings, person, or entity at their last known address and, if the person or entity is a party with an attorney or other authorized representative of record in the proceeding, to the party's attorney or other authorized representative.

(b) Unless a provision specifies the form of mail, service or notice by mail may be by first-class mail, registered mail, or certified mail, by mail delivery service, by facsimile transmission if complete and without error, or by other electronic means as provided by regulation, in the discretion of the sender.

(c) Service must be made by a method that ensures receipt by all parties and the agency or nonprofit organization or entity that is responsible for conducting due process hearings in a comparable and timely manner.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Section 11440.20, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.507, 300.508, 300.509, 300.510, 300.511 and 300.512.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including removal of subsection designator from first paragraph and redesignation of former subsections (a)(1)-(a)(3) as subsections (a)-(c), amendment of newly designated subsection (b), and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

4. Amendment filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3084. Ex Parte Communications.

(a) Notwithstanding Government Code sections 11425.10(a)(8), 11430.20, and 11430.30 of the APA, while special education due process hearing proceedings are pending, there shall be no communication, direct or indirect, regarding any issue in the proceeding, to a hearing officer from an employee or representative of a party or from an interested person unless the communication is made on the record at the hearing.

(b) A proceeding is pending from the date of receipt by the California agency or nonprofit organization or entity that is responsible for conducting due process hearings of the request for hearing.

(c) If a hearing officer receives a communication in violation of this section, the hearing officer shall disclose the content of the communication on the record and give the parties an opportunity to address the matter if so requested within 10 days of receipt of notification of the communication.

(1) The hearing officer has discretion to allow the party to present evidence concerning the subject of the communication.

(2) The hearing officer has discretion to reopen a hearing that has been concluded.

(d) If a hearing officer receives a communication in violation of this section, the hearing officer shall make all of the following a part of the record in the proceeding:

(1) If the communication is written, the writing and any written response of the hearing officer.

(2) If the communication is oral, a memorandum stating the substance of the communication, any response made by the hearing officer, and the identity of each person from whom the hearing officer received the communication.

(e) The hearing officer shall notify all parties that the communication has been made a part of the record.

(f) Receipt by the hearing officer of a communication in violation of this section may be grounds for disqualification of the hearing officer. If the hearing officer is disqualified, the portion of the record pertaining to the ex parte communication may be sealed by order of the disqualified hearing officer.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Sections 11425.10, 11430.10-11430.30, 11430.50 and 11430.60, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.507, 300.508, 300.509, 300.510, 300.511 and 300.512.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (f) and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3085. Precedent Decisions.

Notwithstanding Government Code section 11425.10(a)(7) of the APA, orders and decisions rendered in special education due process hearing proceedings may be cited as persuasive but not binding authority by parties and hearing officers in subsequent proceedings.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Section 11425.10, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.507, 300.508, 300.509, 300.510, 300.511 and 300.512.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3086. Mediation.

(a) Government Code section 11420.10 of the APA does not apply to special education due process hearing procedures because Education Code sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507 provide for mediation.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a communication made in mediation is protected to the following extent:

(1) Anything said, any admission made, and any document prepared in the course of, or pursuant to, mediation under this article is a confidential communication, and a party to the mediation has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent another from disclosing the communication, whether in an adjudicative proceeding, civil action, or other proceeding. This subdivision does not limit the admissibility of evidence if all parties to the proceedings consent.

(2) No reference to mediation proceedings, the evidence produced, or any other aspect of the mediation may be made in an adjudicative proceeding or civil action, whether as affirmative evidence, by way of impeachment, or for any other purpose.

(3) No mediator or interpreter or other participants are competent to testify in a subsequent administrative or civil proceeding as to any statement, conduct, decision, or order occurring at, or in conjunction with, the mediation.

(c) Evidence otherwise admissible outside of mediation under this section is not inadmissible or protected from disclosure solely by reason of its introduction or use in mediation under this section.

(d) Interim and final agreements in writing that result from mediation are admissible for purposes of enforcement unless the written agreement specifies otherwise.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Section 11420.10, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.506.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of subsection (c) and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3087. Decision by Settlement.

Notwithstanding Government Code section 11415.60 of the APA, a decision by settlement may be issued on terms the parties determine are appropriate so long as the agreed-upon terms are not contrary to the law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Section 11415.60, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.506, 300.507, 300.508, 300.509 and 300.510.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3088.1. Sanctions: Withholding Funds to Enforce Special Education Compliance.

(a) When a district, special education local plan area, or county office of education fails to comply substantially with a provision of law regarding special education and related services, the superintendent may withhold funds allocated to such LEA under Chapter 7.2 (commencing with section 56836) of Part 30 of the Education Code and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). Such noncompliance may result from failure of the LEA to substantially comply with corrective action orders issued by the CDE in monitoring findings or complaint investigation reports. “Substantial noncompliance” means an incident of significant failure to provide a child with a disability with a free appropriate public education, an act which results in the loss of an educational opportunity to the child or interferes with the opportunity of the parents or guardians of the pupil to participate in the formulation of the IEP, a history of chronic noncompliance in a particular area, or a systemic agency-wide problem of noncompliance.

(b) Prior to withholding funds, the CDE shall provide written notice to the LEA, by certified mail, of the noncompliance findings that are the basis of the CDE's intent to withhold funds. The notice shall also inform the LEA of the opportunity to request a hearing to contest the findings and the proposed withholding of funds.

(c) The notice shall include the following information:

(1) The specific past and existing noncompliance that is the basis of the withholding of funds.

(2) The efforts that have been made by the CDE to verify that all required corrective actions have been taken.

(3) The specific actions that must be taken by the LEA to bring it into compliance by an exact date to avoid the withholding of funds.

(d) The LEA shall have 30 calendar days from the date of the notice to make a written request for a hearing. The CDE shall schedule a hearing within 30 days of receipt of a request for hearing, and notify the LEA of the time and place for hearing. A hearing officer with experience in special education and with administrative hearing procedures shall be assigned by the CDE to conduct the hearing and make an audio recording of the proceeding. The hearing officer may grant continuances of the date for hearing for good cause.

(e) The LEA shall have the opportunity, prior to the hearing, to obtain all documentary evidence maintained by the CDE's Special Education Division that supports the findings of noncompliance at issue in the notice of intent to withhold funds.

(f) Technical rules of evidence shall not apply to the hearing, but relevant written evidence or oral testimony may be submitted, and given probative effect only if it is the kind of evidence upon which reasonable persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs. A decision of the hearing officer to withhold funding shall not be based solely on hearsay evidence but must be supported by evidence produced at the hearing showing substantial noncompliance with the provisions of special education law. LEA's may be represented by counsel and the hearings will be open to the public.

(g) If a hearing is not requested, the CDE shall withhold funds as stated in the notice. If a hearing is held, a written decision shall be rendered within 30 calendar days from the date the hearing is held.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Section 56845, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-10-2005; operative 2-9-2005 (Register 2005, No. 2).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3088.2. Enforcement and Withholding of Funds.

(a) The hearing officer shall determine, based on the totality of the evidence, whether a preponderance of the evidence supports the CDE's findings of noncompliance and the determination that withholding of funds is appropriate in the particular circumstances of the case. The hearing officer's decision shall be the final decision of the CDE.

(b) If the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) determines, subsequent to withholding funds, that an LEA has made substantial progress toward compliance with the state law, federal law, or regulations governing the provision of special education and related services to individuals with exceptional needs, the SSPI may apportion the state or federal funds previously withheld to the LEA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 56845, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-10-2005; operative 2-9-2005 (Register 2005, No. 2).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3088. Sanctions.

(a) Provisions for contempt sanctions, order to show cause, and expenses contained in Government Code sections 11455.10, 11455.20 and 11455.30 of the APA apply to special education due process hearing procedures except as modified by subdivisions (b) through (e) of this section.

(b) Only the presiding hearing officers may initiate contempt sanctions and/or place expenses at issue.

(c) Prior to initiating contempt sanctions with the court, the presiding hearing officer shall obtain approval from the General Counsel of the CDE.

(d) The failure to initiate contempt sanctions and/or impose expenses is not appealable.

(e) The presiding hearing officer may, with approval from the General Counsel of the CDE, order a party, the party's attorney or other authorized representative, or both, to pay reasonable expenses, including costs of personnel, to the California agency or nonprofit organization or entity that is responsible for conducting due process hearings for the reasons set forth in Government Code section 11455.30(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Sections 11455.10, 11455.20 and 11455.30, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Section 300.511.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (c) and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (c) and (e) and amending Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 3089. Partial Non-Applicability of Certain Sections of the Administrative Procedure Act to Special Education Due Process Hearing Procedures.

Special education due process hearing procedures shall not be subject to the following provisions of the APA: Government Code sections 11415.60 (Decision by settlement); 11420.10 and 11420.30 (Referral of proceedings); 11425.10 (Governing procedures); 11440.10 (Authority of agency head following decision); 11440.20 (Service notice); 11440.30(b) (Conduct of hearing by electronic means); 11445.10, 11445.20, 11445.30, 11445.40, 11445.50 and 11445.60 (Informal hearing); 11450.05, 11450.10, 11450.20 and 11450.30 (Subpoenas); 11460.10, 11460.20, 11460.30, 11460.40, 11460.50, 11460.60 and 11460.70 (Emergency decision); 11465.10, 11465.20, 11465.30, 11465.40, 11465.50 and 11465.60 (Declaratory decisions); and 11470.10, 11470.20, 11470.30, 11470.40 and 11470.50 (Conversion of proceeding).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56500, 56501, 56502, 56503, 56504, 56505, 56506 and 56507, Education Code; Sections 11415.60, 11420.10, 11420.30, 11425.10, 11440.10, 11440.20, 11440.30, 11445.10, 11445.20, 11445.30, 11445.40, 11445.50, 11445.60, 11450.05, 11450.10, 11450.20, 11450.30, 11460.10, 11460.20, 11460.30, 11460.40, 11460.50, 11460.60, 11460.70, 11465.10, 11465.20, 11465.30, 11465.40, 11460.50, 11465.60, 11470.10, 11470.20, 11470.30, 11470.40 and 11470.50, Government Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1415(b)(2) and (c); and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.507, 300.508, 300.509, 300.510, 300.511, 300.512 and 300.513.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-97 as an emergency; operative 6-23-97 (Register 97, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-21-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-23-97 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-20-97 and filed 12-4-97 (Register 97, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3100. Resource Specialist Caseload Waivers.

(a) A school district, SELPA, county office of education, or any other public agency providing special education or related services may request the SBE to grant a waiver of the maximum resource specialist caseload, as set forth in Education Code section 56362(c), only if the waiver is necessary or beneficial either (1) to the content and implementation of a pupil's IEP and does not abrogate any right provided individuals with exceptional needs by specified federal law or (2) to the agency's compliance with specified federal law.

(b) The SBE shall grant any waiver request submitted in accordance with subdivision (a) only:

(1) when the facts indicate that failure to do so would hinder either:

(A) implementation of a pupil's IEP or;

(B) compliance by the requesting agency with specified federal law; and

(2) when the waiver request meets all of the conditions set forth in subdivisions (c) and (d).

(c) A request to waive the maximum resource specialist caseload shall be “necessary or beneficial” within the meaning of subdivision (a) and Education Code section 56101 only if all of the following conditions are met.

(1) The waiver's effective period does not exceed one past school year and/or the school year in which it is submitted.

(2) The number of students to be served by an affected resource specialist under the waiver does not exceed the maximum statutory caseload of 28 students by more than four students.

(3) The waiver does not result in the same resource specialist having a caseload in excess of the statutory maximum for more than two school years.

(d) For the purposes of subdivision (b), a request to waive the maximum resource specialist caseload shall not “hinder” either (1) implementation of a pupil's IEP or (2) compliance by the requesting agency with specified federal law if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The requesting agency demonstrates to the satisfaction of the SBE (A) that the excess resource specialist caseload results from extraordinary fiscal and/or programmatic conditions, and (B) that the extraordinary conditions have been resolved or will be resolved by time the waiver expires.

(2) The waiver stipulates that an affected resource specialist will have the assistance of an instructional aide at least five hours daily whenever that resource specialist's caseload exceeds the statutory maximum during the waiver's effective period.

(3) The waiver confirms that the students served by an affected resource specialist will receive all of the services called for in their IEPs.

(4) The waiver was agreed to by any affected resource specialist, and the bargaining unit, if any, to which the resource specialist belongs participated in the waiver's development.

(5) The waiver demonstrates to the satisfaction of the SBE that the excess caseload can be reasonably managed by an affected resource specialist in particular relation to (A) the resource specialist's pupil contact time and other assigned duties and (B) the programmatic conditions faced by the resource specialist, including, but not limited to, student age level, age span, and the behavioral characteristics; number of curriculum levels taught at any one time or any given session; and intensity of student instructional needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56101 and 56362, Education Code.

History

1. New article 8 (section 3100) and section filed 3-2-99; operative 4-1-99 (Register 99, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

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§ 3200. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(a) “CDE” means the California Department of Education.

(b) “Complainant” means any individual, including a person's duly authorized representative or an interested third party, public agency, or organization who files a written complaint alleging a violation of any of the provisions within the scope of section 3201.

(c) “Complaint” means a written and signed statement alleging a violation of any of the provisions within the scope of section 3201. A signature may be handwritten, typed (including in an email) or electronically-generated. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing, due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, the CDE shall assist the complainant in the filing of the complaint.

(d) “Complaint investigation” means an administrative process used by the CDE for the purpose of addressing a special education complaint.

(e) “Complaint procedure” means an internal process used by the CDE to process and resolve complaints.

(f) “Days” means calendar days unless designated otherwise.

(g) “IDEA” means the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as set forth in title 20 United States Code sections 1400 through 1482.

(h) “Local agency” means a local public or private agency which receives direct or indirect funding or any other financial assistance from the state to provide any school programs or activities or special education or related services. “Local agency” includes a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA).

(i) “Local educational agency” (LEA) means any public school district or county office of education, or a charter school that participates in a Special Education Local Plan Area as its own LEA, or a SELPA.

(j) “Party” means any person or organization filing a state complaint pursuant to section 3202, and any LEA or other public entity that is expressly identified as the subject of the complaint filed.

(k) “Public agency” means any local agency or state agency.

(l) “SELPA” means Special Education Local Plan Area.

(m) “SSPI” means the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or the SSPI's designee.

(n) “State agency” means the State Departments of State Hospitals or Health Care Services or any other state administrative unit that is or may be required to provide special education or related services to children with disabilities pursuant to Government Code sections 7570 through 7587. For complaints involving the CDE's State Special Schools Division, state agency includes the CDE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.151-300.153.

History

1. New article 9 (sections 3200-3205) and section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 3201. Scope.

This article applies to complaints that allege that an LEA or, as applicable, other public agency, violated any of the following provisions:

(a) Part B of the IDEA, and federal regulations implementing Part B; or

(b) Part 30 of the Education Code, and this subchapter.

(c) Additionally, this article applies to those complaints in which:

(1) The complainant alleges that an LEA or other public agency has violated the terms of a settlement agreement relating to the provision of a free, appropriate public education. An allegation relating to an attorney fees provision in a settlement agreement is expressly excluded from the article.

(2) The complainant alleges that the LEA or other public agency has failed or refused to implement a due process hearing order to which that LEA or other public agency is subject.

(3) The complainant alleges that a public agency, other than an LEA, as specified in Government Code sections 7570 through 7587, fails or refuses to comply with a law or regulation applicable to that public agency as it pertains or relates to the provision of a free appropriate public education to individuals with disabilities.

(4) The complainant alleges facts that indicate that physical safety concerns interfere with the provision of a free appropriate public education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.151-300.153.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 3202. Filing a State Complaint.

(a) In accordance with 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 300.153, an organization or individual may file a signed written complaint with the CDE under the procedures described in 34 CFR sections 300.151-152.

(b) The complaint filed pursuant to subdivision (a) must include:

(1) A statement that an LEA or other public agency has violated or failed to comply with any provision set forth in section 3201.

(2) The facts on which the statement is based;

(3) The signature and contact information for the complainant; and

(4) If alleging violations with respect to a specific child:

(A) The name and address of the residence of the child;

(B) The name of the school the child is attending;

(C) In the case of a homeless child or youth (within the meaning of section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)), available contact information for the child, and the name of the school the child is attending;

(D) A description of the nature of the problem of the child, including facts relating to the problem; and

(E) A proposed resolution of the problem to the extent known and available to the party at the time the complaint is filed.

(c) The complaint must allege a violation that occurred not more than one year prior to the date that the complaint is received in accordance with 34 CFR section 300.151.

(d) The party filing the complaint must forward a copy of the complaint to the LEA or public agency serving the child at the same time the party files the complaint with the CDE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.151-300.153.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 3203. State Complaint Procedures, Investigations, and Reports.

(a) State complaint procedures, investigations, and reports include those provisions set forth in title 34 CFR sections 300.151 through 300.153.

(b) Refusal by the complainant to provide the investigator with documents or other evidence related to the allegations in the complaint, or to otherwise fail or refuse to cooperate in the investigation or engage in any other obstruction of the investigation may result in the dismissal of the complaint because of a lack of evidence to support the allegations.

(c) Refusal by the LEA or other public agency to provide the investigator with access to records and/or other information related to the allegation in the complaint, or to otherwise fail or refuse to cooperate in the investigation or engage in any other obstruction of the investigation may result in a finding based on evidence collected that a violation has occurred and may result in the imposition of a remedy in favor of the complainant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.151-300.153.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 3204. Reconsideration of CDE Investigation Report.

(a) Within 30 days of the date of the CDE Investigation Report, either party may request reconsideration by the SSPI or the SSPI's designee. The request for reconsideration shall specify and explain why:

(1) Relative to the allegation(s) of the complaint, the CDE Investigation Report lacks material findings of fact necessary to reach a conclusion of law; and/or

(2) The material findings of fact in the CDE Investigation Report are not supported by substantial evidence; and/or

(3) The legal conclusion in the CDE Investigation Report is inconsistent with the law; and/or

(4) In a case in which the CDE found noncompliance, the required corrective actions fail to provide a proper remedy.

(b) In evaluating or deciding on a request for reconsideration, the CDE will not consider any information not previously submitted to the CDE by a party during the investigation unless such information was unknown to the party at the time of the investigation and, with due diligence, could not have become known to the party.

(c) Subsection (b) does not prohibit the CDE, at its discretion, from seeking and obtaining additional information from any source necessary to issue an accurate CDE Investigation Report.

(d) This section does not prohibit the CDE from making any corrections to an Investigation Report necessary to ensure factual and legal accuracy.

(e) Within 60 days of the receipt of the request for reconsideration, the CDE shall respond in writing to the parties. Such response may include a denial of the request for reconsideration, or modifications to the investigative report necessary to ensure factual and legal accuracy. Pending the CDE's response to a request for reconsideration, any corrective actions set forth in the report remain in effect and enforceable, unless stayed by a court.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.151-300.153.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 3205. Enforcement.

(a) If a local or state agency fails to take required corrective action, the CDE may use any means authorized by law to effect compliance, including, but not limited to:

(1) Withholding of all or part of the local agency's special education fiscal support in accordance with state or federal statute or regulation, including but not limited to section 1413 of title 20 of the United States Code, Education Code section 56845, and section 3088.1 of title 5 of the California Code of Regulations;

(2) Conditioning a local agency's eligibility for future state or federal support on compliance with specified conditions; or

(3) Proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction against a local or state agency for an appropriate order compelling compliance.

(b) No decision to curtail funding to a local agency under this chapter shall be made until the CDE has determined that compliance cannot be secured by other means.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315, 56500.2 and 56845, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 56500.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.151-300.153.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52200, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Division 4 (Chapters 1-4, Sections 300-3861, not consecutive) and new Division 4 (Chapters 1-6, Sections 3800-3870, not consecutive) filed 3-21-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 12). For prior history, see Registers 69, Nos. 25 and 51; 71, Nos. 51; 72, No. 21; 77, Nos. 39 and 48.

2. Repealer of subchapter 1 (section 3800) filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing chapter 4 (subchapters 1-6, sections 3800-3870) filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52200, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of subchapter 2 (Section 3810) filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I330930434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 3820. Method of Identification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52202, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 3 (sections 3820-3824) and repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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§ 3821. Responsibility for Identification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52200, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I330EAE834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 3822. Categories for Identification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52202, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I331194B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 3823. Evidence for Identification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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§ 3824. Identification and Placement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52203(a), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 4. Gifted and Talented Pupil Program [Repealed] > Subchapter 4. Minimum Standards for Programs [Repealed] > Article 1. General [Repealed] > § 3830. Minimum Standards for All Types of Programs. [Repealed]
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§ 3830. Minimum Standards for All Types of Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52200, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 4 (articles 1-3, sections 3830-3850), article 1 (sections 3830-3831) and repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I332061C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 3831. General Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52206, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (j)(4) filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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§ 3840. Special Day Classes and Special Services or Activities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52206, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a)(3) and (i) filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 2 (sections 3840-3841) and repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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§ 3841. Contracting for Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52200, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8194C3524C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Section 3850) filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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§ 3860. Approval of Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52204, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 5 (section 3860) and repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 4. Gifted and Talented Pupil Program [Repealed] > Subchapter 6. Indirect Cost Expenditures [Repealed] > § 3870. Indirect Cost Expenditures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I33334D834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 3870. Indirect Cost Expenditures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52203, Education Code. Reference: Section 52203(c), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 6 (section 3870) and repealing section filed 6-15-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 25).

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§ 4600. General Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

(a) “Appeal” means a written and signed request by the complainant to the CDE seeking review of an LEA Investigation Report that was issued in response to a properly-filed complaint. A signature may be handwritten, typed (including in an email) or electronically-generated.

(b) “Beginning of the year or semester” means the time period from the first day pupils attend classes for a year-long course or semester-long course though not later than 20 business days afterwards.

(c) “CDE” or “Department” means the California Department of Education.

(d) “Complainant” means any individual, including a person's duly authorized representative or an interested third party, public agency, or organization who files a written complaint alleging violation of federal or state laws or regulations, including allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying in programs and activities funded directly by the state or receiving any financial assistance from the state.

(e) “Complaint” means a written and signed statement alleging a violation of federal or state laws or regulations, which may include an allegation of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. A signature may be handwritten, typed (including in an email) or electronically generated. Complaints may be filed anonymously pursuant to section 4630(e). Notwithstanding section 4600(d), a complaint filed on behalf of an individual student may only be filed by that student or that student's duly authorized representative. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing, due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, the local agency shall assist the complainant in the filing of the complaint.

(f) “Complaint investigation” means an administrative process used by CDE or local educational agency (LEA) for the purpose of gathering data regarding the complaint.

(g) “Complaint procedure” means an internal process used by the CDE or LEA to process and resolve complaints.

(h) “Days” means calendar days unless designated otherwise.

(i) “Direct state intervention” means the steps taken by the CDE to initially investigate complaints or effect compliance.

(j) “Educational activity” shall have the same definition as found in Education Code section 49010(a).

(k) “Facilities that pose an emergency or urgent threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff” means a condition as defined in Education Code section 17592.72(c)(1) and any other emergency conditions the school district determines appropriate.

(l) “Good repair” shall have the same definition as that found in Education Code section 17002(d).

(m) “Instructional materials” means all materials that are designed for use by pupils and their teachers as a learning resource and help pupils to acquire facts, skills, or opinions or to develop cognitive processes. Instructional materials may be printed or nonprinted, and may include textbooks, technology-based materials, other educational materials, and tests.

(n) “Investigation report” includes an LEA investigation report issued pursuant to section 4631(e), an LEA amended investigation report issued pursuant to section 4632(f), or a Department investigation report issued pursuant to section 4664.

(o) “Local agency” means a local public or private agency which receives direct or indirect funding or any other financial assistance from the State to provide any school programs or activities or special education or related services.

(p) “Local educational agency (LEA)” means any public school district and county office of education or charter school, as applicable, unless otherwise stated in law.

(q) “Mediation” means a local problem solving activity whereby a third party assists the parties to the dispute in resolving the complaint.

(r) “Misassignment” means the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position for which the employee does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential or the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position that the employee is not otherwise authorized by statute to hold.

(s) “Pupil fee” shall have the same definition as found in Education Code section 49010(b).

(t) “Reasonable efforts” means a public school's good faith attempts to identify and fully reimburse all pupils, parents and guardians who paid a pupil fee within one year prior to the filing of the complaint.

(1) Reasonable efforts to identify pupils who paid a pupil fee include but are not limited to researching existing school records, contacting pupils who were enrolled in or participating in the educational activity during the time the pupil fee was charged, and considering submissions of proof of payment of the pupil fee.

(2) Reasonable efforts to fully reimburse all pupils, parents and guardians who paid a pupil fee include but are not limited to crediting the pupil's school financial account and sending reimbursement by first class mail to the pupil's last known primary address as contained in school or LEA records. If the school has knowledge that a pupil's last known address as contained in school or LEA records is no longer valid, the school may attempt to obtain a more recent address from any notices returned to the school or local educational agency by the United States Postal Service.

(u) “SSPI” or “Superintendent” means the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or the SSPI's designee.

(v) “Subject matter competency” means the teacher meets the applicable requirements of chapter 6, article 1, subchapter 7 of these regulations, commencing with section 6100, for the course being taught.

(w) “Sufficient textbooks or instructional materials” means that each pupil, including English learners, has a textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home but does not require two sets of textbooks or instructional materials for each pupil. Sufficient textbooks or instructional materials does not include photocopied sheets from only a portion of a textbook or instructional materials copied to address a shortage.

(x) “Teacher vacancy” means a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year or, if the position is for a one-semester course, a position of which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of a semester for an entire semester.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 201, 210.1, 220, 234.1, 17002(d), 17592.72, 33126(b)(5)(A), 33126(b)(5)(B), 49010, 49013 and 60010, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (l) filed 6-19-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 25).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 8-12-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 33).

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§ 4610. Purpose and Scope.

(a) This chapter applies to the filing, investigation and resolution of a complaint regarding an alleged violation by a local agency of federal or state law or regulations governing educational programs and other specified subject matter, as described in subsection (b) below.

(b) The Uniform Complaint Procedures in this chapter shall apply to complaints relating to all of the matters addressed in Education Code section 33315(a)(1) and any other applicable matters identified by the Legislature in the future.

(c) These procedures do not apply to complaints regarding child nutrition programs established pursuant to Education Code sections 49490 to 49590, inclusive.

(1) The federal provisions governing complaints relative to child nutrition programs are 7 Code of Federal Regulations sections 210.19(a)(4), 215.11(e), 220.13(c), 225.11(b), and 250.15(d).

(2) Other provisions governing complaints relative to child nutrition programs are found in sections 15580 through 15584 of this title.

(d) These procedures do not apply to complaints regarding special education programs established pursuant to Education Code sections 56000 to 56865, and 59000 to 59300, inclusive.

(1) The federal provisions governing complaints relative to special education programs are 34 Code of Federal Regulations sections 300.151 through 300.153.

(2) Other provisions governing complaints relative to special education are found in sections 3200 through 3205 of this title.

(e) Nothing in these regulations shall prevent an LEA from using its local uniform complaint procedure to address complaints not described in subsection (b). LEA Investigation Reports on complaints not described in subsection (b) may not be appealed to the CDE.

(f) These procedures do not apply to complaints regarding instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancies and misassignments, except as otherwise indicated. Such complaints are addressed in and governed by sections 4680 through 4687. LEA Investigation Reports on facilities complaints may be appealed to the CDE pursuant to section 4687.

(g) These procedures do not apply to complaints regarding state preschool health and safety issues in LEAs exempt from licensing, except as otherwise indicated. Such complaints are addressed in and governed by sections 4690 through 4694. LEA Investigation Reports on state preschool health and safety issues in LEAs exempt from licensing may be appealed to the CDE pursuant to section 4694

(h) The CDE will develop a pamphlet for parents that will explain the Uniform Complaint Procedures in a user-friendly manner and post this pamphlet on the CDE's website.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 222, 8235.5, 8261, 32289, 33031, 33315, 46015, 48645.7, 48853, 48853.5, 49069.5, 49531, 49551, 51223, 51225.1, 51225.2, 51228.3, 52075, 52355, 52451, 54445 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220, 234.1, 260, 8235.5, 33315, 35186, 49013 and 49556, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.1-106.8 and 299.10-299.11.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

5. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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§ 4611. Referring Complaint Issues to Other Appropriate State or Federal Agencies.

The following complaints shall be referred to the specified agencies for appropriate resolution and are not subject to the local and CDE complaint procedures set forth in this chapter unless these procedures are made applicable by separate interagency agreements:

(a) Allegations of child abuse shall be referred to the applicable County Department of Social Services (DSS), Protective Services Division or appropriate law enforcement agency.

(b) Health and safety complaints regarding licensed facilities operating a Child Development Program shall be referred to DSS.

(c) Employment discrimination complaints shall be sent to the Civil Rights Department (CRD). The complainant shall be notified in writing in a timely manner of any CRD transferral.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220 and 48987, Education Code; Sections 11135, 11136 and 12960, Government Code; Section 11166, Penal Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.1-106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 4-27-92 as an emergency; operative 4-27-92 (Register 92, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 8-25-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-27-92 order transmitted to OAL 10-15-92 and filed 10-28-92 (Register 92, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c), adopting new subsection (d) and relettering subsections filed 12-16-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 51).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

6. Amendment of first paragraph, subsections (a) and (d) and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

8. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 8-17-2023 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2023, No. 33).

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§ 4620. LEA Responsibilities.

Each LEA shall have the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Each LEA shall investigate complaints alleging failure to comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and/or alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying and seek to resolve those complaints in accordance with the procedures set out in this chapter and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the governing board or authorized designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031, 33315 and 35161, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220, 234.1 and 260, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of article 3 heading and amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4621. District Policies and Procedures.

(a) Each LEA shall adopt policies and procedures consistent with sections 4600 through 4694 of this chapter for the investigation and resolution of complaints. Local policies shall ensure that complainants are protected from retaliation and that the identity of a complainant alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying remain confidential as appropriate. School districts, County Offices of Education, and direct-funded charter schools shall submit their policies and procedures to the local governing board or authorized designee for adoption.

(b) Each LEA shall include in its policies and procedures the person(s), employee(s) or agency position(s) or unit(s) responsible for receiving complaints, investigating complaints and ensuring LEA compliance. The LEA's policies shall ensure that the person(s), employee(s), position(s) or unit(s) responsible for compliance and/or investigations shall be knowledgeable about the laws/programs that he/she is assigned to investigate.

(c) The LEA may provide a complaint form for persons wishing to file a complaint to fill out and file. However, a person is not required to use the complaint form furnished by the LEA in order to file a complaint.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031, 33315 and 35161, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220, 234.1 and 260, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10-299.11.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 8-12-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 33).

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§ 4622. Notice.

(a) Each LEA shall annually notify in writing, as applicable, its students, employees, parents or guardians of its students, the district advisory committees, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties of their LEA complaint procedures and the provisions of this chapter. The notice may be made available on the LEA's website.

(b) The notice shall:

(1) Include the title of the position whose occupant is responsible for processing complaints, and the identity(ies) of the person(s) currently occupying that position, if known;

(2) Advise of the opportunity to appeal the LEA Investigation Report to the CDE, except when the LEA has used its local uniform complaint procedures to address a complaint not described in section 4610(b);

(3) Advise the recipient of any civil law remedies that may also be available under state or federal discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying laws, if applicable, and of the appeal pursuant to Education Code section 262.3;

(4) Include the information required by Education Code section 33315(a)(7); and

(5) Include information regarding the requirements of Education Code sections 49010 through 49013 relating to pupil fees.

(c) The notice shall be in English, and when necessary, in the primary language, pursuant to Education Code section 48985, or mode of communication of the recipient of the notice.

(d) Copies of LEA complaint procedures shall be available free of charge.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 220, 221.1, 262.3, 33031, 33315 and 49013, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220 and 234.1, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.11.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 4.5. Appeal of LEA Investigation Report > § 4632. Appeal of LEA Investigation Report—Grounds.
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§ 4632. Appeal of LEA Investigation Report--Grounds.

(a) The complainant may appeal an LEA Investigation Report for a complaint described in section 4610(b) to the CDE by filing a written appeal within 30 days of the date of the LEA Investigation Report.

(b) In order to request an appeal, the complainant must specify and explain the basis for the appeal, including at least one of the following:

(1) The LEA failed to follow its complaint procedures, and/or

(2) Relative to the allegations of the complaint, the LEA Investigation Report lacks material findings of fact necessary to reach a conclusion of law, and/or

(3) The material findings of fact in the LEA Investigation Report are not supported by substantial evidence, and/or

(4) The legal conclusion in the LEA Investigation Report is inconsistent with the law, and/or

(5) In a case in which the LEA found noncompliance, the corrective actions fail to provide a proper remedy.

(c) The appeal shall be accompanied by:

(1) a copy of the locally filed complaint; and

(2) a copy of the LEA Investigation Report.

(d) Appeals that do not comply with subsections (a) through (c), or do not pertain to subject matter described in section 4610(b), will not be processed. The CDE will notify the appellant of the deficiencies.

(e) If the CDE determines the appeal raises issues not contained in the local complaint, the CDE will refer those new issues back to the LEA for resolution as a new complaint under section 4630 or 4631.

(f) If the CDE determines that the LEA Investigation Report failed to address an allegation raised by the complaint and subject to the UCP process, the CDE shall notify the LEA of such failure and direct the LEA to investigate and address such allegation(s) in accordance with this chapter. The LEA must provide both the CDE and the appellant with an amended investigation report that addresses the complaint allegation(s) that was not addressed in the original Investigation Report within 20 days of such notification. The amended report must also inform the appellant of the right to separately appeal, in accordance with this section, the amended investigation report with respect to the complaint allegation(s) that was not addressed in the original report. The CDE will proceed with its resolution of the appeal of the LEA Investigation Report as to allegations that have been addressed even while, at the same time, the LEA is preparing an amended investigation report as to any allegation(s) that the CDE identified as not having been addressed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Renumbering of former section 4632 to section 4633 and renumbering of former section 4652 to section 4632, including new article 4.5 heading, and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4633. Appeal of LEA Investigation Report.

(a) If the LEA Investigation Report is appealed and meets the requirements of section 4632, subdivisions (a) through (c), the CDE shall notify the LEA of the appeal. Upon notification by the CDE that the LEA Investigation Report has been appealed, the LEA shall forward the following to the CDE within 10 days of the date of notification:

(1) A copy of the original complaint;

(2) A copy of the LEA Investigation Report;

(3) A copy of the investigation file, including but not limited to, all notes, interviews and documents submitted by the parties or gathered by the investigator;

(4) A report of any action taken to resolve the complaint;

(5) A copy of the LEA complaint procedures; and

(6) Such other relevant information as the CDE may request. An LEA's failure to provide a timely and complete response may result in the CDE ruling on the appeal without considering information from the LEA.

(b) In deciding an appeal, the CDE shall not consider any information not previously presented to the LEA investigator during the investigation, unless requested by the CDE. Any confidential information or pupil information in the investigative file shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed by the CDE, to the extent permitted by law.

(c) The CDE may contact the parties for further information, if necessary.

(d) The CDE shall review the investigation file, the complaint procedures, documents and any other evidence received from the LEA and determine whether:

(1) The LEA followed its complaint procedures;

(2) The LEA Investigation Report includes material findings of fact necessary to reach a conclusion of law on the subject of the appeal;

(3) The material findings of fact in the LEA Investigation Report are supported by substantial evidence;

(4) The LEA Investigation Report includes a legal conclusion(s) that is consistent with the law; and

(5) In a case in which the LEA found noncompliance, the corrective actions provide a proper remedy.

(e) If the CDE determines that the LEA Investigation Report meets the criteria in subsection (d) above, the appeal shall be denied.

(f) If the CDE determines that the LEA Investigation Report is deficient because it does not meet the criteria in subsection (d) above, the CDE may:

(1) Notify the LEA of such deficiencies and return the LEA Investigation Report to the LEA for further processing and instruct the LEA to provide both the CDE and the complainant with an amended Investigation Report within 20 days of such notification, which amended report must inform the complainant of the right to appeal in accordance with section 4632.; or

(2) Issue a Decision based on the evidence in the investigation file received from the LEA; or

(3) Conduct a further investigation of the allegations which are the basis for the appeal and issue a Decision.

(g) An appeal decision issued by the CDE shall include the following:

(1) A finding that the LEA complied or did not comply with its complaint procedures;

(2) The CDE's determination as to the LEA's findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the issue on appeal; and

(3) Corrective actions as appropriate and including a remedy to the affected pupil, or in the case of complaints related to subsections (a)(1)(I), (a)(1)(J), (a)(1)(K), and (a)(1)(L) of Education Code section 33315, or as otherwise required by law, a remedy to all affected pupils, parents, and guardians. With respect to a pupil fee complaint, corrective actions shall include a remedy that comports with Education Code section 49013(d) and section 4600(t).

(h) The CDE must issue a written Decision regarding an appeal-to the appellant within 60 days of the CDE's receipt of the appeal, unless extended by written agreement with the appellant, or the CDE documents exceptional circumstances and informs the appellant, or the CDE receives notice that the matter has been resolved at the local level, or the CDE receives notice that the matter has been judicially decided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220 and 49013, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. Renumbering of former section 4632 to new section 4633, including amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4635. Reconsideration of the CDE's Appeal Decision.

(a) Within 30 days of the date of the CDE's appeal Decision pursuant to section 4633(f)(2) or (3), either party may request reconsideration by the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee. The request for reconsideration shall specify and explain the reason(s) for contesting the findings of fact, conclusions of law, or corrective actions in the appeal Decision.

(b) In evaluating or deciding on a request for reconsideration, the Superintendent will not consider any information not previously submitted to the CDE by a party during the appeal unless such information was unknown to the party at the time of the appeal and, with due diligence, could not have become known to the party.

(c) Within 60 days of the receipt of the request for reconsideration, the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee shall respond in writing to the parties. Such response may include a denial of the request for reconsideration, or modifications to the CDE appeal Decision necessary to ensure factual and legal accuracy. Pending the Superintendent's response to a request for reconsideration, the CDE appeal Decision remains in effect and enforceable, unless stayed by a court.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 33315, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4630. Filing a Local Complaint; Procedures, Time Lines.

(a) Complaints shall be filed not later than one year from the date the alleged violation occurred, except as stated in subdivision (b) below. For complaints relating to Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP), the date of the alleged violation is the date when the reviewing authority approves the LCAP or annual update that was adopted by the LEA.

(b) An investigation of alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be initiated by filing a complaint not later than six months from the date the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying occurred, or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying unless the time for filing is extended by the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual, or that person's designee, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. Such extension by the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual, or that person's designee shall be made in writing. The period for filing may be extended by the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual, or that person's designee for good cause for a period not to exceed 90 days following the expiration of the six-month time period. The district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual, or that person's designee shall respond immediately upon a receipt of a request for extension.

(c) A complaint of alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying may be filed by an individual who alleges that that individual has personally suffered unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, or by one who believes any specific class of individuals has been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying prohibited by this part, or by a duly authorized representative who alleges that an individual student has been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

(1) The complaint shall be filed with the LEA in accordance with the complaint procedures of the LEA.

(2) An investigation of a discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying complaint shall be conducted in a manner that protects confidentiality of the parties and maintains the integrity of the process.

(d) Pupil fee complaints may be filed with the principal of the school.

(e) Pupil fee complaints and complaints regarding local control and accountability plans only, may be filed anonymously, that is, without an identifying signature, if the complaint provides evidence or information leading to evidence to support an allegation of noncompliance with Education Code sections 49010 and 49011 regarding pupil fees or an allegation of noncompliance with Education Code sections 52060 through 52077, including an allegation of a violation of Education Code sections 47606.5 or 47607.3, as referenced in Education Code section 52075, regarding local control and accountability plans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220, 234.1, 49013 and 52075, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4631. Responsibilities of the LEA.

(a) Upon receipt of a complaint, the LEA person responsible for the investigation of the complaints or that person's designee shall conduct and complete an investigation of the complaint in accordance with the local procedures adopted pursuant to section 4621 and prepare a written LEA Investigation Report. This 60-day time period may be extended with the written agreement of the complainant.

(b) The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, or the complainant's representative, or both, to present evidence or information leading to evidence to support the allegations of non-compliance with state and federal laws and/or regulations.

(c) Refusal by the complainant to provide the investigator with documents or other evidence related to the allegations in the complaint, or to otherwise fail or refuse to cooperate in the investigation or engage in any other obstruction of the investigation, may result in the dismissal of the complaint because of a lack of evidence to support the allegations.

(d) Refusal by the LEA to provide the investigator with access to records and/or other information related to the allegation in the complaint, or to otherwise fail or refuse to cooperate in the investigation or engage in any other obstruction of the investigation, may result in a finding based on evidence collected that a violation has occurred and may result in the imposition of a remedy in favor of the complainant.

(e) The LEA shall issue an LEA Investigation Report based on the evidence. The LEA Investigation Report shall be in writing and sent to the complainant within 60 days from receipt of the complaint by the LEA, subject to any extension under subsection (a) above. The LEA Investigation Report shall include:

(1) the findings of fact based on the evidence gathered;

(2) conclusion providing a clear determination as to each allegation as to whether the LEA is in compliance with the relevant law; and

(3) if the LEA finds merit in the complaint, corrective actions including in the case of complaints related to subsections (a)(1)(I), (J), (K) and (L) of Education Code section 33315, or as otherwise required by law, a remedy to all affected pupils, parents, and guardians. With respect to a pupil fees complaint, corrective actions shall include, a remedy that comports with Education Code section 49013(d) and section 4600(t).

(4) notice of the complainant's right to appeal the LEA Investigation Report to the CDE, except when the LEA has used its local uniform complaint procedures to address a complaint not described in section 4610(b); and

(5) procedures to be followed for initiating an appeal to the CDE.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the parties from utilizing alternative methods to resolve the allegations in the complaint, including, but not limited to, local mediation.

(g) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an LEA from resolving complaints prior to the formal filing of a written complaint.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220 and 49013, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Section 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4630.5. Foster Youth Local Complaint Time Line.

(a) Notwithstanding section 4630, subdivision (a), the one-year time line shall not apply to complaints regarding the educational rights of foster youth as specified in Education Code sections 48853.5(f)(1)-(9), 49069.5(d)-(e), 51225.1(a)-(k) and 51225.2(b)-(e).

(b) For purposes of this section, “foster youth” shall have the same definition as “foster child” found in Education Code section 48853.5(a) and “school of origin” shall have the same definition as “school of origin” found in Education Code section 48853.5(g).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 51225.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48853.5, 49069.5. 51225.1 and 51225.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-22-2021 as an emergency; operative 1-22-2021. Emergency expiration extended 60 days (Executive Order N-40-20) plus an additional 60 days (Executive Order N-71-20) (Register 2021, No. 4). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-19-2021 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-22-2021 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 8-10-2021 and filed 9-22-2021; amendments effective 9-22-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 39).

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§ 4640. Filing a State Complaint That Has Not First Been Filed at the Local Educational Agency (LEA); Time Lines, Notice, Appeal Rights.

(a) If a complaint is erroneously filed with the CDE without first being filed with and investigated by the LEA, the CDE shall immediately forward the complaint to the LEA for processing in accordance with article 4 of this chapter, unless extraordinary circumstances exist necessitating direct state intervention as described at section 4650.

(b) The CDE will notify the complainant in writing that:

(1) The CDE does not have jurisdiction, at this time, over the complaint and that the complaint should have been filed with the LEA in the first instance;

(2) That the complaint has been transferred to the LEA requesting the LEA to process and investigate the allegation in the complaint; and

(3) That the complainant may file an appeal to the CDE following the issuance of the LEA Investigation Report, pursuant to section 4632.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 220, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 6. Direct State Intervention > § 4650. Basis of Direct State Intervention.
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§ 4650. Basis of Direct State Intervention.

(a) The CDE may at its discretion directly intervene without waiting for an LEA investigation if one or more of the following situations exist:

(1) The complaint includes an allegation that an LEA failed to comply with the complaint procedures required by this chapter and its local rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the failure or refusal of the LEA to cooperate with the investigation;

(2) The complainant requests anonymity because the complainant would be in danger of retaliation and would suffer immediate and irreparable harm if the complainant filed a complaint with the LEA (except for complaints identified in section 4630(e), which may be filed anonymously at the local level);

(3) The complainant alleges that the LEA failed or refused to implement the final LEA Investigation Report resulting from its local investigation or local mediation agreement or a CDE appeal Decision;

(4) The complainant alleges that through no fault of the complainant, no action has been taken by the LEA within 60 calendar days of the date the complaint was filed. Prior to direct intervention, the CDE shall attempt to work with the LEA to allow it to complete the investigation and issue an LEA Investigation Report; or

(5) The complainant alleges that the complainant would suffer immediate and irreparable harm as a result of an application of a district-wide policy that is in conflict with state or federal law covered by this chapter, and that filing a complaint with the LEA would be futile.

(b) The CDE shall directly intervene without waiting for LEA investigation if the complaint alleges that an agency that is not an LEA violated laws relating to a Child Care and Development program;

(c) The complaint shall identify the basis, as described in subdivision (a) or subdivision (b) above, for filing the complaint directly to the CDE. The complainant must present the CDE with evidence that supports the basis for the direct filing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220 and 49013, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(2) filed 8-12-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 6. Direct State Intervention > § 4651. Notification.
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§ 4651. Notification.

(a) When the Department accepts, a complaint requesting direct state intervention pursuant to section 4650, it will immediately notify the complainant in writing of the determination. If the complaint is not accepted, it shall be referred to the LEA for local investigation, or referred to another agency pursuant to section 4611.

(b) When the CDE declines direct intervention for a complainant who requests anonymity pursuant to section 4650(a)(2), the CDE will not forward the complaint to the LEA pursuant to section 4640 without the complainant's permission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 220, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 6. Direct State Intervention > § 4652. Appealing Local Agency Decisions. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I34ACF5314C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 4652. Appealing Local Agency Decisions. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 232 and 33031, Education Code; Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11135, 11136, and 11138, Government Code; 34 CFR 76.780-76.783 and 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Renumbering of former section 4652 to section 4632 filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 7. State Investigation Procedures > § 4660. Department Resolution Procedures. [Repealed]
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§ 4660. Department Resolution Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11135, 11136 and 11138, Government Code; 34 CFR 106.8; and 34 CFR 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of article 7 heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Repealer filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 7. State Investigation Procedures > § 4661. Mediation Procedures; State Mediation Agreements; Notice. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I34B3D3034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 4661. Mediation Procedures; State Mediation Agreements; Notice. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 232 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11135, 11136, and 11138, Government Code; and 34 CFR 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Repealer of section and amendment of Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 7. State Investigation Procedures > § 4662. Investigation Timeline. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I34B66B134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 4662. Investigation Timeline. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 220, Education Code; Sections 11135, 11136 and 11138, Government Code; 34 CFR 106.8; and 34 CFR 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Repealer filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 7. State Investigation Procedures > § 4663. Department Investigation Procedures.
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§ 4663. Department Investigation Procedures.

(a) The investigator(s) shall request all documentation and other evidence regarding the allegations in the complaint.

(b) The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, or the complainant's representative, or both, to present the evidence or information leading to evidence to support the allegations of non-compliance with state and federal laws and/or regulations.

(c) Refusal by the complainant to provide the investigator with documents or other evidence related to the allegations in the complaint, or to otherwise fail or refuse to cooperate in the investigation or engage in any other obstruction of the investigation may result in the dismissal of the complaint because of a lack of evidence to support the allegations.

(d) Refusal by the local educational agency to provide the investigator with access to records and/or other information related to the allegation in the complaint, or to otherwise fail or refuse to cooperate in the investigation or engage in any other obstruction of the investigation may result in a finding based on evidence collected that a violation has occurred and may result in the imposition of a remedy in favor of the complainant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 220, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 76.1, 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 7. State Investigation Procedures > § 4664. Department Investigation Report.
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§ 4664. Department Investigation Report.

(a) In cases of direct state intervention, the CDE shall issue a Department Investigation Report. The Department Investigation Report shall include the following:

(1) A summary of the allegations in the complaint;

(2) A description of the general procedures of the investigation;

(3) Citations of applicable law and regulations;

(4) Department findings of facts;

(5) Department conclusions;

(6) Corrective actions for the LEA or other public agency as defined in section 3200, if applicable;

(7) Time line for corrective actions, if applicable;

(8) Notice that any party may request reconsideration of the Department Investigation Report from the Superintendent within 30 days of the date of the report;

(9) For those federal programs for which there is a right to appeal to the United States Secretary of Education, the parties shall be notified of that right.

(b) The CDE must issue a written Department Investigation Report to the complainant within 60 days of receipt of the complaint, unless the parties have agreed to extend the time line or the CDE documents exceptional circumstances and informs the complainant, or the matter has been resolved at the local level or judicially decided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 221, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 106.8 and 299.10(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 7. State Investigation Procedures > § 4665. Reconsideration of Department Investigation Report.
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§ 4665. Reconsideration of Department Investigation Report.

(a) Within 30 days of the date of the Department Investigation Report, either party may request reconsideration by the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee. The request for reconsideration shall specify and explain why:

(1) Relative to the allegation(s), the Department Investigation Report lacks material findings of fact necessary to reach a conclusion of law on the subject of the complaint, and/or

(2) The material findings of fact in the Department Investigation Report are not supported by substantial evidence, and/or

(3) The legal conclusion in the Department Investigation Report is inconsistent with the law, and/or

(4) In a case in which the CDE found noncompliance, the corrective actions fail to provide a proper remedy.

(b) In evaluating or deciding on a request for reconsideration, the CDE will not consider any information not previously submitted to the CDE by a party during the investigation unless such information was unknown to the party at time of the investigation and, with due diligence, could not have become known to the party. This prohibition does not prohibit the CDE from seeking and obtaining information from any source necessary to issue an accurate Department Investigation Report.

(c) Within 60 days of the receipt of the request for reconsideration, the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee shall respond in writing to the parties. Such response may include a denial of the request for reconsideration, or modifications to the Department Investigation Report necessary to ensure factual and legal accuracy. Pending the Superintendent's response to a request for reconsideration, the Department Investigation Report remains in effect and enforceable, unless stayed by a court.

(d) Appeals from investigations of complaints involving Child Development contractors, whether public or private, shall be made to the Superintendent of Public Instruction as provided in subsection (a) except as otherwise provided in division 19 of title 5 of the Code of California Regulations.

(e) For those federal programs for which there is a right to appeal to the United States Secretary of Education, the parties shall be notified of that right.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 220, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 76.1 and 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 8. Enforcement—State Procedures to Effect Compliance > § 4670. Enforcement.
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§ 4670. Enforcement.

(a) Upon determination that a local agency violated the provisions of this chapter, the Department shall notify the local agency pursuant to sections 4633(g)(3) or 4664(b) that it must take corrective action to come into compliance. If corrective action is not taken, the Department may use any means authorized by law to effect compliance, including, but not limited to:

(1) The withholding of all or part of the local agency's relevant state or federal fiscal support in accordance with state or federal statute or regulation;

(2) Probationary eligibility for future state or federal support, conditional on compliance with specified conditions;

(3) Proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction for an appropriate order compelling compliance.

(b) No decision to curtail state or federal funding to a local agency under this chapter shall be made until the Department has determined that compliance cannot be secured by other means.

(c) If the Department determines that a Child Development Contractor's Agreement shall be terminated, the procedures set forth in sections 8257(b) or 8400 through 8409 of the Education Code and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto (chapter 19 of title 5, CCR, commencing with section 18118), shall be followed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 221.1, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 49556, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 76.783 and 106.8.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 8. Enforcement—State Procedures to Effect Compliance > § 4671. Federal Review Rights. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I34D516A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 4671. Federal Review Rights. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 232 and 33031, Education Code; Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: 34 CFR 76.780-76.783.

History

1. New section filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

2. Repealer filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 9. Williams Complaints > § 4680. Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials, Teacher Vacancy or Misassignment, and School Facilities.
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§ 4680. Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials, Teacher Vacancy or Misassignment, and School Facilities.

(a) Complaints regarding instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment shall be filed with the principal of the school, or his or her designee, in which the complaint arises. A complaint about problems beyond the authority of the school principal shall be forwarded in a timely manner, but not to exceed 10 working days, to the appropriate school district official for resolution.

(b) Complaints regarding instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancy or misassignment may be filed anonymously. A complainant who identifies himself or herself is entitled to a response if he or she indicates that a response is requested. If a response is requested, the response shall be made to the mailing address of the complainant indicated on the complaint.

(c) The school shall have a complaint form available for such complaints. The complaint form shall identify the place for filing the complaint and include a space to indicate whether a response is requested. However, the complainant need not use a complaint form.

(d) All complaints and responses are public records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New article 9 (sections 4680-4687) and section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 9. Williams Complaints > § 4681. Contents of Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials.
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§ 4681. Contents of Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials.

(a) A complaint related to instructional materials may allege as follows:

(1) A pupil, including an English learner, does not have standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials or state adopted or district adopted textbooks or other required instructional materials to use in class.

(2) A pupil does not have access to textbooks or instructional materials to use at home or after school. This does not require two sets of textbooks or instructional materials for each pupil.

(3) Textbooks or instructional materials are in poor or unusable condition, having missing pages, or are unreadable due to damage.

(4) A pupil was provided photocopied sheets from only a portion of a textbook or instructional materials to address a shortage of textbooks or instructional materials.

(b) A complaint related to instructional materials shall identify:

(1) the school;

(2) the course or grade level in which the deficiency(ies) in instructional materials exist;

(3) the teacher of the course or grade level; and

(4) the specific nature of the deficiency or deficiencies as specified in subsection (a).

(c) A complaint may include as much text to explain the deficiency or deficiencies in instructional materials as complainant feels necessary. A complaint may contain more than one allegation of deficiency or deficiencies in the instructional material.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 9. Williams Complaints > § 4682. Contents of Complaints Regarding Teacher Vacancy or Misassignment.
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§ 4682. Contents of Complaints Regarding Teacher Vacancy or Misassignment.

(a) A complaint related to teacher vacancy or misassignment may allege as follows:

(1) A semester begins and a teacher vacancy exists (a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year or, if the position is for a one-semester course, a position of which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of a semester for an entire semester).

(2) A teacher who lacks credentials or training to teach English learners is assigned to teach a class with more than 20 percent English learner pupils in the class. This subparagraph does not relieve a school district from complying with state or federal law regarding teachers of English learners.

(3) A teacher is assigned to teach a class for which the teacher lacks subject matter competency.

(b) A complaint regarding a teacher vacancy or misassignment shall identify:

(1) the course or grade level in which the teacher vacancy or misassignment exists;

(2) the specific nature of the vacancy or misassignment as specified in subdivision (a); and

(3) if it is a misassignment, the name of the teacher who is misassigned.

(c) A complaint may include as much text to explain the teacher vacancy or misassignment as complainant feels necessary. A complaint may contain more than one allegation of teacher vacancy or misassignment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 4683. Contents of Complaints Regarding the Condition of a Facility.

(a) A complaint related to the conditions of facilities that pose an emergency or urgent threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff shall identify the specific school in which the condition exists. The complaint shall specify:

(1) the location of the facility;

(2) describe emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff; and

(3) how the condition poses a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff.

(b) A complainant may include as much text to explain the emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, as complainant feels necessary. A complaint may contain more than one allegation of emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 9. Williams Complaints > § 4684. Notice.
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§ 4684. Notice.

(a) In order to identify appropriate subjects of complaint, a notice shall be posted in each classroom in each school in the school district notifying parents and guardians of the following:

(1) There should be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. For there to be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials each pupil, including English learners, must have a textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home.

(2) School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.

(3) There should be no teacher vacancies or misassignments. There should be a teacher assigned to each class and not a series of substitutes or other temporary teachers. The teacher should have the proper credential to teach the class, including the certification required to teach English learners if present.

(4) The location at which to obtain a form to file a complaint in case of a shortage. Posting a notice downloadable from the Web site of the Department shall satisfy this requirement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.1. Uniform Complaint Procedures > Subchapter 1. Complaint Procedures > Article 9. Williams Complaints > § 4685. Investigation.
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§ 4685. Investigation.

The principal or the designee of the district superintendent, as applicable, shall make all reasonable efforts to investigate any problem within his or her authority. The principal, or, where applicable, district superintendent or his or her designee shall remedy a valid complaint within a reasonable time period but not to exceed 30 working days from the date the complaint was received. The principal, or where applicable, district superintendent or his or her designee, shall report to the complainant the resolution of the complaint within 45 working days of the initial filing, if complainant identifies himself or herself and requested a response. If the principal makes this report, the principal shall also report the same information in the same timeframe to the district superintendent or his or her designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 4686. Responsibilities of Governing Board.

(a) A complainant who is not satisfied with the resolution of the principal or the district superintendent or his or her designee, has the right to describe the complaint to the governing board of the school district at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board.

(b) A school district shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints on a quarterly basis to the county superintendent of schools and the governing board of the school district. The summaries shall be publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district. The report shall include the number of complaints by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints.

(c) The complaints and written responses shall be available as public records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 4687. Appeal of Facilities Complaint to Superintendent.

(a) A complainant who is not satisfied with the resolution proffered by the principal, or the district superintendent or his or her designee, involving a condition of a facility that poses an emergency or urgent threat, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of section 17592.72, has the right to file an appeal to the Superintendent of Public Instruction within 15 days of receiving the report.

(b) Complainant shall comply with the appeal requirements of section 4632.

(c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction or his or her designee shall comply with the requirements of section 4633.

(d) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide a written report to the State Board of Education describing the basis for the complaint, the school district's response to the complaint and its remedy or proposed remedy and, as appropriate, a proposed remedy for the issue described in the complaint, if different from the school district's remedy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17592.72 and 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 4685.5. Direct State Intervention.

(a) A complaint requesting direct state intervention alleging that more than one pupil does not have sufficient textbooks or instructional materials as the result of an act by the governing board of a school district, or the governing board's failure to act to remedy the deficiency, shall:

(1) Meet the requirements of section 4681(b);

(2) Identify the relevant act of the governing board of a school district, or describe the governing board's failure to remedy a deficiency; and

(3) Provide evidence as to why the complainant seeks direct state intervention rather than local investigation under section 4685.

(b) The Superintendent shall promptly decide whether the Department will accept the complaint for direct state intervention.

(c) When the Department accepts a complaint requesting direct state intervention pursuant to this section, it will promptly notify the complainant, if identified, and the school district in writing. The Superintendent shall investigate the complaint, render a written determination and identify required corrective actions (if any) along with a timeline for completion within 45 working days of receipt of the complaint, unless the complainant agrees to extend the timeline or the Department documents exceptional circumstances and informs the complainant. The Department shall provide copies of its determination to the complainant and the school district's governing board.

(d) A complainant or school district may, within 15 working days of the Department providing its determination to the complainant and school district, request in writing that the Superintendent reconsider their determination. To request reconsideration, a party must specify and explain the basis for the reconsideration, including at least one of the following:

(1) The Department's written determination lacks material findings of fact necessary to reach a conclusion of law;

(2) The material findings of fact in the Department's written determination are not supported by substantial evidence;

(3) The Department's conclusion is inconsistent with the law; and/or

(4) In a case in which the Department determined the complaint was valid, the corrective actions fail to provide a proper remedy.

(e) Within 45 working days of receiving a request for reconsideration, the Superintendent will respond in writing to the parties. Such response may include a denial of the request for reconsideration, or modifications to the Department's written determination necessary to ensure factual and legal accuracy. Pending the Superintendent's response to a request for reconsideration, the determination and any corrective actions therein remain in effect and enforceable unless stayed by a court.

(f) If the complaint is not accepted for direct state intervention, the Department shall promptly notify the complainant and school district in writing, and forward the complaint to the school district for appropriate action pursuant to section 4685.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 35186, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-21-2026; operative 1-21-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 4).

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§ 4690. Filing a Local Complaint; Procedures; Time Lines.

(a) Written complaints regarding California state preschool health and safety issues pursuant to section 1596.7925 of the Health and Safety Code, in LEAs that operate a California state preschool program as exempt from licensing pursuant to subdivision (o) of section 1596.792 of the Health and Safety Code, shall be filed with the preschool program administrator or the administrator's designee.

(b) A complaint about problems beyond the authority of the preschool program administrator shall be forwarded in a timely manner, but not to exceed 10 working days to the appropriate LEA official for resolution.

(c) A complaint may be filed anonymously. A complainant who self-identifies is entitled to a response if the complainant indicates that a response is requested. A complaint form shall include a space to mark to indicate whether a response is requested. If section 48985 of the Education Code is otherwise applicable, the response, if requested, and report shall be written in English and the primary language in which the complaint was filed.

(d) The complaint form required by Education Code section 8235.5 shall specify the location for filing a complaint. A complainant may add as much text to explain the complaint as the complainant wishes.

(e) All complaints and responses are public records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8235.5, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 8235.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 10 (sections 4690-4694) and section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4691. Notice.

(a) An LEA shall, as part of its annual notification pursuant to section 4622, clearly indicate which of its California State preschool programs are operating as exempt from licensing pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.792(o) and corresponding title 5 health and safety regulations, and which of its California State preschool programs are operating pursuant to title 22 licensing requirements.

(b) In order to identify appropriate subjects of a complaint, a notice shall be posted in each California state preschool program classroom operating as exempt from licensing in each school in the local educational agency notifying parents, guardians, pupils, and teachers of both of the following:

(1) The health and safety requirements under title 5 of the California Code of Regulations that apply to California state preschool programs pursuant to section 1596.7925 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2) The location at which to obtain a form to file a complaint. Posting a notice downloadable from the Internet website of the Department shall satisfy this requirement.

(c) This notice is in addition to the notice required by section 4622.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8235.5, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 8235.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4692. Investigation and Resolution of Complaints.

(a) The preschool program administrator or the designee of the district or county Superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual, as applicable, shall make all reasonable efforts to investigate any problem within that person's authority. Investigations shall begin within 10 days of the receipt of the complaint. The preschool program administrator or designee of the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual shall remedy a valid complaint within a reasonable time period, but not to exceed 30 working days from the date the complaint was received.

(b) The preschool program administrator or designee of the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual shall report to the complainant the resolution of the complaint within 45 working days of the initial filing. If the preschool program administrator makes this report, the preschool program administrator shall also report the same information in the same timeframe to the designee of the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual.

(c) At the time the preschool program administrator or designee of the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual provides a report of the resolution of the complaint to the complainant, that person shall also provide a copy of the report to the preschool program's assigned field consultant at the Department.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8235.5, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 8235.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4693. Responsibilities of Governing Board.

(a) A complainant not satisfied with the resolution of the preschool program administrator or the designee of the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual has the right to describe the complaint to the governing board or body or authorized designee, as applicable, of the LEA at a regularly scheduled hearing of the governing board or body or authorized designee, as applicable, of the LEA.

(b) An LEA shall report summarized data on the nature and resolution of all complaints on a quarterly basis to the governing board or body or authorized designee, as applicable, of the local educational agency. The summaries shall be publicly reported on a quarterly basis at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board or body or authorized designee, as applicable, of the LEA. The report shall include the number of complaints by general subject area with the number of resolved and unresolved complaints. The complaints and written responses shall be available as public records. In addition, school districts and charter schools shall report the same summarized data on a quarterly basis to the county superintendent of schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8235.5, 33031, 33315 and 35161, Education Code. Reference: Section 8235.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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§ 4694. Appeal to Superintendent.

(a) A complainant who is not satisfied with the resolution proffered by the preschool program administrator or the designee of the district or county superintendent or charter school administrator or similarly authorized charter school individual has the right to file an appeal to the State Superintendent within 30 days of the date of the written report.

(b) Complainant shall comply with the appeal requirements of section 4632.

(c) The State Superintendent or the State Superintendent's designee shall comply with the requirements of section 4633.

(d) Failure to file a local appeal pursuant to section 4693 does not preclude the filing of a state appeal pursuant to this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8235.5, 33031 and 33315, Education Code. Reference: Section 8235.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.2.5. Parent Empowerment > Subchapter 1. Parent Empowerment > Article 1. General Provisions > § 4800.1. Definitions.
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§ 4800.1. Definitions.

(a) “Elementary school” means a school, regardless of the number of grade levels, whose graduates matriculate into either a subject elementary, middle or high school.

(b) “Eligible signature” means a signature of a parent or legal guardian of a pupil that can be counted toward meeting the requirement that at least one-half of the parents or legal guardians of pupils have signed the petition as set forth in Education Code section 53300.

(c) “Final disposition” means the action taken by the local educational agency (LEA) to implement the requested intervention option presented by a petition or implement one of the other intervention options as set forth in Education Code section 53300.

(d) “High school” means four-year high schools, senior high schools, continuation high schools, and evening schools.

(e) “Intervention” or “requested intervention” means:

(1) one of the four interventions (turnaround model, restart model, school closure, and transformation model) identified pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Education Code section 53202 and as further described in Appendix C of the Notice of Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, Section Criteria for the Race to the Top program published in Volume 74 of Number 221 of the Federal Register on November 18, 2009; or

(2) the alternative governance arrangement pursuant to Title 20 U.S.C. Section 6316(b)(8)(B)(v).

(f) “Middle school” means a school, regardless of the number of grade levels, whose graduates matriculate into a subject high school. Middle school also means a junior high school whose graduates matriculate into a subject senior high school.

(g) “Normally matriculate” means the typical pattern of attendance progression from an elementary school to a subject elementary school, from an elementary school to a subject middle or high school or from a middle school to a subject high school, as determined by the Local Educational Agency (LEA) pursuant to established attendance boundaries, published policies, or practices in place on the date the petition is submitted.

(h) “Parents or legal guardians of pupils” means the natural or adoptive parents, legal guardians, or other persons holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 361 or 727 or Education Code sections 56028 or 56055, including foster parents who hold rights to make educational decisions, on the date the petition is submitted.

(i) “Petition” means a petition requesting an LEA to implement one of the interventions defined in subdivision (e).

(j) “Pupils attending the subject school or elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into a subject middle or high school” means a pupil enrolled in the school on the date the petition is submitted to the LEA.

(k) “Subject school” means a school identified by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, following the release of the annual adequate yearly progress report, as a school that:

(1) Is not one of the persistently lowest-achieving schools identified by State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE);

(2) Has been in corrective action pursuant to paragraph (7) of Section 1116(b) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act for at least one full academic year;

(3) Has failed to make adequate yearly progress (AYP); and

(4) Has an Academic Performance Index (API) score of less than 800.

(5) Has not exited Program Improvement.

(l) “Cannot implement the specific recommended option” means that an LEA is unable to implement the intervention requested in the petition and has provided in writing, during a regularly scheduled public meeting, the considerations and reasons for reaching such a finding.

(m) “Matriculating School” means all elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into a subject elementary, middle, or high school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53201, 53202, 53300, 53303, 56028 and 56055, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4800.3. Requirement to Serve All Pupils.

Every pupil that attended a subject school prior to the implementation of an intervention shall continue to be enrolled in the school during and after an intervention is implemented pursuant to Education Code section 53300, unless the parent or legal guardian of the pupil chooses to enroll the pupil in another school or the school is closed. In addition, any pupil who resides in the attendance area of the subject school during or after the implementation of an intervention has a right to attend the school, subject to any laws or rules pertaining to enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 53300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5.2.5. Parent Empowerment > Subchapter 1. Parent Empowerment > Article 1. General Provisions > § 4800.5. Parental Notice.
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§ 4800.5. Parental Notice.

(a) The CDE shall create a website for parents and guardians to obtain further information on circulating a parent empowerment petition.

(b) An LEA may create a website that lists the schools in the LEA subject to the provisions of the Parent Empowerment regulations, including enrollment data and attendance boundaries for each school. The web site may also inform parents and legal guardians of pupils how they may:

(1) Sign a petition requesting the school district to implement one or more interventions to improve the school, and

(2) Contact community-based organizations or work with individual school administrators and parent and community leaders to understand the school intervention options and provide input about the best options for the school.

(c) Consistent with the requirements of Section 1116(b)(1)(E) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (20 U.S.C. Section 6301 et seq.), on the date the notice of restructuring planning or restructuring status, Program Improvement Year 4 or later, is given pursuant to federal law, the LEA shall provide the parents and guardians of all pupils enrolled in a school in restructuring planning or restructuring status with notice that the school may be eligible for a parent empowerment petition to request a specific intervention pursuant to Education Code section 53300 and shall list the CDE website address created pursuant to section 4800.5(a). This notice, and any other written communication from the school or the LEA to parents or legal guardians of pupils, must meet the language requirements of Education Code section 48985.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48985 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6301.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4800. Intent.

The Parent Empowerment regulations shall remain valid in the event of changes to federal law referenced within the legislative language of Chapters 2 and 3 of the 5th Extraordinary Session Statutes of 2010, to the extent allowable under the law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New chapter 5.2.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 4800-4807) and section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New chapter 5.2.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 4800-4807) and section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer of chapter 5.2.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 4800-4807) and section by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New chapter 5.2.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 4800-4808) and section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4801. Petition Signatures.

(a) A petition shall contain signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the subject school, or may contain a combination of signatures of parents and legal guardians of pupils attending the subject school and signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the matriculating schools. A petition may not consist solely of signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the matriculating schools.

(b) Only one parent or legal guardian per pupil may sign a petition.

(c) The petition must have boxes that are consecutively numbered commencing with number 1, with sufficient space for the signature of each petition signer as well as his or her printed name, date, pupil's name, the pupil's date of birth, the name of the school the pupil is currently attending, and the pupil's current grade.

(d) The boxes described in subdivision (c) may also have space for the signer's address, city or unincorporated community name, and zip code, or request other information, and, if so, the petition shall make clear that providing such information is voluntary and cannot be made a condition of signing the petition.

(e) A petition may be signed by a parent or a legal guardian once for each of his or her pupils attending the subject school or, if the petition contains a combination of signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the subject school and the elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into a subject middle or high school, once for each of his or her pupils attending the subject school and the elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into the subject middle or high school. Separate petition boxes must be completed by the parent or legal guardian for each of his or her pupils.

(f) A petition may be circulated and presented in sections, so long as each section complies with the requirements set forth in this section and section 4802 regarding the content of the petition.

(g) Signature gatherers may not offer gifts, rewards, or tangible incentives to parents or legal guardians to sign a petition. Nor shall signature gatherers make any threats of coercive action, false statements or false promises of benefits to parents or legal guardians in order to persuade them to sign a petition, except that signature gatherers, school site staff or other members of the public may discuss education related improvements hoped to be realized by implementing any intervention described in these regulations. Signature gatherers, students, school site staff, LEA staff, members of the community, and parents and legal guardians of eligible pupils shall be free from harassment, threats, and intimidation related to circulation of or signing a petition, and from being discouraged to sign or being encouraged to revoke their signature on a petition. Signature gatherers shall disclose if they are being paid and shall not be paid per signature.

(h) All parties involved in the signature gathering process shall adhere to all school site hours of operation, school and LEA safety policies, and visitor sign in procedures.

(i) School or district resources shall not be used to impede the signature gathering process pursuant to this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 53300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4802.1. Verification of Petition Signatures and Obligations of the LEA.

(a) An LEA must provide, in writing, to any persons who request it, information as to how the LEA intends to implement section 4800.1(g) as to any subject school and any normally matriculating elementary or middle schools, including providing enrollment data and the number of signatures that would be required pursuant to section 4802.1(e).

(b) Upon receipt of the petition, the LEA may make reasonable efforts to verify that the signatures on the petition can be counted consistent with these regulations. The LEA and matriculating LEAs shall use common verification documents that contain parent or guardian signatures to verify petition signatures such as emergency verification cards signed by all parents or guardians. In order to verify the enrollment of a pupil in a school that normally matriculates into the subject school, but is not within the jurisdiction of the LEA, an LEA may contact the school or the LEA of the school. The matriculating LEA or school shall provide information necessary to the subject school and LEA in order to assist in verifying signatures. An LEA shall not invalidate the signature of a parent or legal guardian of an eligible pupil on a minor technicality assuming the parent or legal guardian is entitled to sign it. The LEA and the matriculating LEA or school shall make a good faith effort to contact parents or guardians when a signature is not clearly identifiable including phone calls to the parent or guardian.

(c) If, on the date the petition is submitted, a school is identified pursuant to section 4800.1(k), it shall remain a subject school until final disposition of the petition by the LEA even if it thereafter ceases to meet the definition of a subject school, unless that school has exited federal Program Improvement and is at or over 800 on the Academic Performance Index.

(d) If a petition has sought only signatures of parents of pupils attending the subject school, then for purposes of calculating whether parents or legal guardians of at least one-half of pupils attending the subject school on the date the petition has been submitted have signed the petition, only those signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the subject school on the date the petition is submitted to the LEA shall be counted.

(e) If a petition has sought signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the subject school and the elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into the subject school, then for purposes of calculating whether the parents or legal guardians of at least one-half of pupils attending the subject school and the elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into the subject school on the date the petition has been submitted have signed the petition, only those signatures of parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the subject school and the parents or legal guardians of pupils attending the elementary or middle schools who would normally matriculate into the subject school at the time the petition is submitted to the LEA shall be counted. Where pupils attend elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into more than one subject school, only those pupils attending the subject school and those pupils that normally matriculate, as defined in section 4800.1(g), into the subject school, shall be counted in calculating whether the parents or legal guardians of at least one-half of pupils attending the subject school and the elementary or middle schools that normally matriculate into the subject school on the date the petition has been submitted have signed the petition. There is no specified ratio required of signatures gathered at each school, rather the total ratio of signatures gathered must meet the one-half requirement.

(f) In connection with the petition, the LEA may only contact parents or legal guardians to verify eligible signatures on the petition. The identified lead petitioners for the petition shall be consulted to assist in contacting parents or legal guardians when the LEA fails to reach a parent or legal guardian.

(g) Upon receipt, the LEA may, within 40 calendar days, return the petition to the person designated as the contact person or persons as specified in section 4802(c), if the LEA determines any of the following:

(1) One half of the parents or legal guardians of pupils meeting the requirements of section 4801(a) have not signed the petition;

(2) The school named in the petition is not a subject school; or

(3) The petition does not substantially meet the requirements specified in section 4802. In such a case, the LEA shall immediately provide the contact person written notice of its reasons for returning the petition and its supporting findings.

(h) If the LEA finds that sufficient signatures cannot be verified by the LEA it shall immediately notify the lead petitioner contacts and provide the lead petitioner the names of those parents and legal guardians it cannot verify. The lead petitioner contacts shall be provided 60 calendar days to assist the LEA to verify the signatures. A number of methods may be used, including, but not limited to, an official notarization process or having the parent or guardian appear at the school or district office.

(i) If the LEA finds a discrepancy or problem with a submitted petition it shall notify the lead petition contacts in writing and request assistance and clarification prior to the final disposition of the petition. The LEA shall identify which signatures need verification, any errors found in the petition, or any need for further clarification regarding the petition.

(j) If the petition is returned pursuant to section 4802.1(g)(1), the same petition may be resubmitted to the LEA with verified signatures as long as no substantive changes are made to the petition. The petitioners shall be provided one resubmission opportunity which must be completed within a window of 60 calendar days after the return of the petition pursuant to section 4802.1. This is the same window for verification of signatures and any corrections or additional signatures submitted pursuant to section 4802.1(h). The LEA shall have 25 calendar days to verify the resubmitted signatures, additional signatures or corrections to the petition. The resubmitted petition may not contain substantive changes or amendments. If substantive changes are made to the petition, it must be recirculated for signatures before it may be submitted to the LEA and it shall be deemed a new petition.

(k) If the LEA does not return the petition the LEA shall have 45 calendar days from the date the petition is received to reach a final disposition. The date may be extended by an additional 25 calendar days if the LEA and the person listed in section 4802(c) agree to the extension in writing.

(l) The LEA shall notify the SSPI and the SBE in writing within fifteen calendar days of its receipt of a petition and within five calendar days of the final disposition of the petition. The notice of final disposition shall state that the LEA will implement the recommended option or include the written finding stating the reason it cannot implement the specific recommended option and designating which of the other options it will implement and stating that the alternative option selected has substantial promise of enabling the school to make adequate yearly progress.

(m) If the number of schools identified in a petition and subject to an intervention by a final disposition will exceed the maximum of 75 schools pursuant to Education Code section 53302, and the SSPI and the SBE receive two or more notifications of final dispositions that agree to implement an intervention on the same day, the petition will be chosen by random selection.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202, 53300, 53301 and 53302, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4802.2. Restart Requirements for Parent Empowerment Petitions.

(a) Except where specifically designated in this section, a charter school proposal submitted through a parent empowerment petition shall be subject to all the provisions of law that apply to other charter schools.

(b) Parents or legal guardians of pupils will only need to sign the parent empowerment petition to indicate their support for and willingness to enroll their children in the requested charter school. A separate petition for the establishment of a charter school will not need to be signed. The signatures to establish a charter school pursuant to Education Code sections 47605(a)(1) through (3) and 47605(b)(3) will not be required if the petition that requests that the subject school be reopened under a charter operator, charter management organization or education management organization otherwise meets all the requirements of Education Code section 53300.

(c) A petition that requests that the subject school be reopened under a specific charter school operator, charter management organization or education management organization may be circulated for signature with the proposed charter for the school. Upon receipt of the petition that requests a restart model as the intervention and includes a proposed charter, the LEA must follow the provisions of section 4802.1 and implement the option requested by the parents, unless, in a regularly scheduled public hearing, the LEA makes a finding in writing stating the reason it cannot implement the specific recommended option and instead designates in writing which of the other options described in Education Code section 53300 it will implement. If a petition requests that the subject school be operated under a specific charter school operator, charter management organization or education management organization, and the LEA does not reject the petition pursuant to Section 4802.1(g), then the rigorous review process required by Education Code section 53300 and section 4804 shall be the review process and timelines set forth in Education Code section 47605(b), excepting 47605(b)(3).

(d) If a parent empowerment petition does not include the proposed charter but requests that the subject school be operated under a charter school operator, charter management organization or education management organization, and the LEA does not reject the petition pursuant to section 4802.1(g), then the LEA shall promptly notify the petitioners that it has adopted the restart model and give the petitioners the option to solicit charter proposals from charter school operators, charter management organizations and education management organizations and select a specific charter school operator or decline to do so.

(1) If the petitioners opt to solicit charter proposals and select a specific charter school operator, they must submit the proposed charter school operator to the LEA within 90 calendar days. Upon submittal of the charter proposal, the LEA shall conduct the rigorous review process required by Education Code section 53300 and section 4804, which shall be the review process and timelines set forth in Education Code section 47605(b) excepting 47605(b)(3).

(2) If the petitioners inform the LEA that they have declined the option to solicit charter proposals and select a charter school operator, the LEA shall, within 20 calendar days, solicit charter proposals from charter school operators, charter management organizations and education management organizations. Thereafter, the LEA shall select a charter school operator, charter management organization or education management organization, through the rigorous review process required by Education Code section 53300 and section 4804. The rigorous review process shall be the review process and timelines set forth in Education Code section 47605(b), excepting 47605(b)(3), and shall begin at the end of a solicitation period not to exceed 90 calendar days.

(e) If the parents petition for a restart option to operate the school under an educational management organization that is not a charter school, the LEA shall work in good faith to implement a contract with a provider selected by the parents. In the absence of parent selection of a specific provider, the LEA shall immediately solicit proposals from educational management organizations, and shall select an education management organization, through the rigorous review process required by Education Code section 53300 and section 4804 unless the LEA is unable to implement the option requested by the parents and shall implement one of the other options specified in Education Code section 53300.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605 and 53300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4802.05. Submission of Petition.

(a) Petitioners may not submit a petition until they reach or exceed the 50 percent threshold based on accurate and current enrollment data provided by the LEA. The date of submission of the petition shall be the start date for implementation of all statutory and regulatory requirements.

(b) An exception shall be made for a one-time resubmission opportunity to correct a petition based on errors identified by the LEA, verify signatures after a good faith effort is made by the LEA to do so first, or submit additional signatures. The start date for a resubmitted petition shall be the date it is resubmitted. No rolling petitions shall be accepted by the LEA.

(c) At the time of submission the petitioners shall submit a separate document that identifies at least one but no more than five lead petitioners with their contact information.

(d) The role of lead petitioners is to assist and facilitate communication between the parents who have signed the petition and the LEA. The lead petitioner contacts shall not be authorized to make decisions for the petitioners or negotiate on behalf of the parents.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 53300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4802. Content of the Petition.

(a) The petition and each section of the petition shall contain the following elements:

(1) A heading which states that it is a Petition of Parents, Legal Guardians, and Persons Holding the Right to Make Educational Decisions for Pupils, including Foster Parents who hold rights to make educational decisions, to request an Intervention be implemented at the specified subject school and to be submitted to a specified LEA;

(2) A statement that the petition seeks the signatures of the parents or legal guardians of the pupils attending the subject school or, in the alternative, the signatures of the parents or legal guardians of the pupils attending the subject school and the signatures of the parents or legal guardians of the pupils attending elementary or middle schools who would normally matriculate into the subject school;

(3) The name and public contact information of the person to be contacted by either persons interested in the petition or by the LEA;

(4) Identification of the requested intervention;

(5) A description of the requested intervention using the language set forth in either sections 4803, 4804, 4805, 4806, or 4807, without omission to ensure full disclosure of the impact of the intervention;

(6) The name of the subject school;

(7) Boxes as designated in section 4801(c) and (d);

(8) An affirmation that the signing parent or legal guardian is requesting the LEA to implement the identified intervention at the subject school; and

(9) If requesting that an LEA implement the restart model intervention identified pursuant to Education Code section 53202(a)(2), and that the subject school be reopened under a specific charter school operator, charter management organization, or education management organization, a clear statement containing that information on the front of the petition, including contact information of the charter school operator, charter management organization or education management organization.

(10) The names of any agencies or organizations that are supporting the petition, either through direct financial assistance or in-kind contributions of staff and volunteer support, must be prominently displayed on the front page of the petition.

(b) The CDE shall develop a sample petition that can be used by interested petitioners. The sample petition shall be available on the CDE website for interested petitioners to use. The CDE shall make the sample petition available in other languages pursuant to Education Code section 48985. Petitioners shall not be required to use the sample petition; however, alternate petitions must contain all required components pursuant to statutory and regulatory requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48985, 53202 and 53300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4803. Description of Intervention -- Turnaround Model.

(a) A turnaround model is one in which an LEA must:

(1) Replace the principal and grant the principal sufficient operational flexibility (including in staffing, calendars/time, and budgeting) to implement fully a comprehensive approach in order to substantially improve student achievement outcomes and increase high school graduation rates;

(2) Using locally adopted competencies to measure the effectiveness of staff who can work within the turnaround environment to meet the needs of students:

(A) Screen all existing staff and rehire no more than 50 percent; and

(B) Select new staff;

(3) Implement such strategies as financial incentives, increased opportunities for promotion and career growth, and more flexible work conditions that are designed to recruit, place, and retain staff with the skills necessary to meet the needs of the students in the turnaround school;

(4) Provide staff with ongoing, high-quality, job-embedded professional development that is aligned with the school's comprehensive instructional program and designed with school staff to ensure that they are equipped to facilitate effective teaching and learning and have the capacity to successfully implement school reform strategies;

(5) Adopt a new governance structure, which may include, but is not limited to, requiring the school to report to a new “turnaround office” in the LEA, hire a “turnaround leader” who reports directly to the Superintendent or Chief Academic Officer, or enter into a multi-year contract with the LEA or State Educational Agency (SEA) to obtain added flexibility in exchange for greater accountability;

(6) Use data to identify and implement an instructional program that is research-based and “vertically aligned” from one grade to the next as well as aligned with State academic standards;

(7) Promote the continuous use of student data (such as from formative, interim, and summative assessments) to inform and differentiate instruction in order to meet the academic needs of individual students;

(8) Establish schedules and implement strategies that provide increased learning time (as defined in the United States Department of Education notice published in the Federal Register at 74 Federal Register 59805 (Nov.18, 2009); and

(9) Provide appropriate social-emotional and community-oriented services and supports for students.

(b) A turnaround model may also implement other strategies such as:

(1) Any of the required and permissible activities under the transformation model; or

(2) A new school model (e.g., themed, dual language academy).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6301.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4804. Description of Intervention -- Restart Model.

A restart model is one in which an LEA converts a school or closes and reopens a school under a charter school operator, a charter management organization (CMO), or an education management organization (EMO) that has been selected through a rigorous review process. (A CMO is a non-profit organization that operates or manages charter schools by centralizing or sharing certain functions and resources among schools. An EMO is a for-profit or non-profit organization that provides “whole-school operation” services to an LEA.) A restart model must enroll, within the grades it serves, any former student who wishes to attend the school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6301.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4805. Description of Intervention -- School Closure.

School closure occurs when an LEA closes a school and enrolls the students who attended that school in other schools in the LEA that are higher achieving. These other schools should be within reasonable proximity to the closed school and may include, but are not limited to, charter schools or new schools for which achievement data are not yet available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6301.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4806. Description of Intervention -- Transformation Model.

A transformation model is one in which an LEA implements each of the following strategies:

(a) Developing and increasing teacher and school leader effectiveness.

(1) Required activities. The LEA must:

(A) Replace the principal who led the school prior to commencement of the transformation model;

(B) Use rigorous, transparent, and equitable evaluation systems for teachers and principals that:

1. Take into account data on student growth (as defined in the United States Department of Education notice published in the Federal Register at 74 Federal Register 59806 (Nov. 18, 2009)) as a significant factor as well as other factors such as multiple observation-based assessments of performance and ongoing collections of professional practice reflective of student achievement and increased high-school graduations rates; and

2. Are designed and developed with teacher and principal involvement.

(C) Identify and reward school leaders, teachers, and other staff who, in implementing this model, have increased student achievement and high school graduation rates and identify and remove those who, after ample opportunities have been provided for them to improve their professional practice, have not done so;

(D) Provide staff with ongoing, high-quality, job-embedded professional development (e.g., regarding subject-specific pedagogy, instruction that reflects a deeper understanding of the community served by the school, or differentiated instruction) that is aligned with the school's comprehensive instructional program and designed with school staff to ensure they are equipped to facilitate effective teaching and learning and have the capacity to successfully implement school reform strategies; and

(E) Implement such strategies as financial incentives, increased opportunities for promotion and career growth, and more flexible work conditions that are designed to recruit, place, and retain staff with the skills necessary to meet the needs of the students in a transformation school.

(2) Permissible activities. An LEA may also implement other strategies to develop teachers' and school leaders' effectiveness, such as:

(A) Providing additional compensation to attract and retain staff with the skills necessary to meet the needs of the students in a transformation school;

(B) Instituting a system for measuring changes in instructional practices resulting from professional development; or

(C) Ensuring that the school is not required to accept a teacher without the mutual consent of the teacher and principal, regardless of the teacher's seniority.

(b) Comprehensive instructional reform strategies.

(1) Required activities. The LEA must:

(A) Use data to identify and implement an instructional program that is research-based and “vertically aligned” from one grade to the next as well as aligned with State academic standards; and

(B) Promote the continuous use of student data (such as from formative, interim, and summative assessments) to inform and differentiate instruction in order to meet the academic needs of individual students.

(2) Permissible activities. An LEA may also implement comprehensive instructional reform strategies, such as:

(A) Conducting periodic reviews to ensure that the curriculum is being implemented with fidelity, is having the intended impact on student achievement, and is modified if ineffective;

(B) Implementing a school wide “response-to-intervention” model;

(C) Providing additional supports and professional development to teachers and principals in order to implement effective strategies to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment and to ensure that limited-English-proficient students acquire language skills to master academic content;

(D) Using and integrating technology-based supports and interventions as part of the instructional program; and

(E) In secondary schools:

1. Increasing rigor by offering opportunities for students to enroll in advanced coursework (such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate; or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses, especially those that incorporate rigorous and relevant project-, inquiry-, or design-based contextual learning opportunities), early-college high schools, dual enrollment programs, or thematic learning academies that prepare students for college and careers, including by providing appropriate supports designed to ensure that low-achieving students can take advantage of these programs and coursework;

2. Improving student transition from middle to high school through summer transition programs or freshman academies;

3. Increasing graduation rates through, for example, credit-recovery programs, re-engagement strategies, smaller learning communities, competency-based instruction and performance-based assessments, and acceleration of basic reading and mathematics skills; or

4. Establishing early-warning systems to identify students who may be at risk of failing to achieve to high standards or graduate.

(c) Increasing learning time and creating community-oriented schools.

(1) Required activities. The LEA must:

(A) Establish schedules and implement strategies that provide increased learning time (as defined in 74 Federal Register 59805 (Nov. 18, 2009)); and

(B) Provide ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement.

(2) Permissible activities. An LEA may also implement other strategies that extend learning time and create community-oriented schools, such as:

(A) Partnering with parents and parent organizations, faith- and community-based organizations, health clinics, other State or local agencies, and others to create safe school environments that meet students' social, emotional, and health needs;

(B) Extending or restructuring the school day so as to add time for such strategies as advisory periods that build relationships between students, faculty, and other school staff;

(C) Implementing approaches to improve school climate and discipline, such as implementing a system of positive behavioral supports or taking steps to eliminate bullying and student harassment; or

(D) Expanding the school program to offer full-day kindergarten or pre-kindergarten.

(d) Providing operational flexibility and sustained support.

(1) Required activities. The LEA must:

(A) Give the school sufficient operational flexibility (such as staffing, calendars/time, and budgeting) to implement fully a comprehensive approach to substantially improve student achievement outcomes and increase high school graduation rates; and

(B) Ensure that the school receives ongoing, intensive technical assistance and related support from the LEA, the State Educational Agency (SEA), or a designated external lead partner organization (such as a school turnaround organization or an EMO).

(2) Permissible activities. The LEA may also implement other strategies for providing operational flexibility and intensive support, such as:

(A) Allowing the school to be run under a new governance arrangement, such as a turnaround division within the LEA or SEA; or

(B) Implementing a per-pupil school-based budget formula that is weighted based on student needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6301.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4807. Description of Intervention -- Alternative Governance Arrangement.

Alternative governance is one in which an LEA institutes any other major restructuring of the school's governance arrangement that makes fundamental reforms, such as significant changes in the school's staffing and governance, to improve student academic achievement in the school and that has substantial promise of enabling the school to make adequate yearly progress as defined in the State plan under Section 6311(b)(2) of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 53202 and 53300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6301 and 6316.

History

1. New section filed 9-13-2010 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2010 (Register 2010, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-14-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-15-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-13-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 43).

4. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4808. Prospective Effect of Regulations.

The regulations in Article 1 are to apply prospectively. Any actions taken in reasonable reliance upon emergency regulations operative September 13, 2010 through June 13, 2011, are to be deemed in compliance with these regulations operative November 26, 2011.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 53300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-2011; operative 11-26-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

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§ 4700. Purpose.

These regulations set forth requirements for the administration of the Open Enrollment Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48352, 48354, 48355, 48356 and 48357, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of chapter heading and new subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 4700-4702) and section filed 8-2-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-2-2010 (Register 2010, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history of chapter 5.2, see Register 80, No. 25.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-2-2010 order, including amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-26-2010 and filed 12-2-2010; operative 1-1-2011 (Register 2010, No. 49).

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§ 4701. Identification of Open Enrollment Schools.

(a) The State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) shall annually construct a list of 1,000 schools for the Open Enrollment Act that maintains the same ratio of elementary, middle, and high schools as existed in decile 1 of the 2009 Base Academic Performance Index (API) file and retains only “10 percent” of a local educational agency's (LEA's) schools pursuant to the following methodology:

(1) the list of 1,000 schools shall include 687 elementary schools, 165 middle schools, and 148 high schools;

(2) the list of 1,000 schools shall exclude the following:

(A) schools that are court, community, or community day schools;

(B) schools that are charter schools;

(C) schools that are closed; and

(D) schools that have fewer than 100 valid test scores.

(E) schools that are not schools of a district of residence as defined in Education Code section 48352(d), and that enroll students who would otherwise be required to enroll in a school of a district pursuant to Education Code section 48200.

(3) an LEA shall have on the list no more than 10 percent of its total number of schools that are not closed. However, when that total number of schools is not evenly divisible by 10, the 10 percent number of the LEA's schools shall be rounded up to the next whole number; and

(4) to produce the final list of 1,000 schools, the SSPI shall apply the following process:

(A) create a pool of schools by selecting all schools from the most current year's growth API file;

(B) create an initial pool of eligible schools by excluding from the pool set forth in subdivision (a)(4)(A) all schools identified in subdivision (a)(2);

(C) from the pool of eligible schools set forth in subdivision (a)(4)(B), select the list of 1,000 schools with the lowest API scores while maintaining the number of the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools respectively, as set forth in subdivision (a)(1);

(D) from the list of 1,000 schools identified in subdivision (a)(4)(C), retain only the schools with the lowest API scores from each LEA irrespective of whether it is an elementary school, middle school, or high school until the LEA reaches the 10 percent cap pursuant to subdivision (a)(3);

(E) from the schools remaining in the eligible pool after the list of 1,000 schools as set forth in subdivision (a)(4)(C) was removed, retain only the schools that are part of LEAs that have not yet reached their 10 percent cap pursuant to subdivision (a)(3);

(F) create the next pool of eligible schools by combining the schools retained in subdivision (a)(4)(D) with the schools retained in subdivision (a)(4)(E); and

(G) repeat the procedures outlined in subdivisions (a)(4)(C) through (a)(4)(F) until such time as the number of schools as set forth in subdivision (a)(4)(D) is 1,000 schools with no LEA exceeding the 10 percent cap.

(5) The final list of 1,000 Open Enrollment schools is achieved when the list contains 1,000 schools that meet the requirements for both the decile 1 ratio and the LEA “10 percent” cap.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48352 and 52052, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-2-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-2-2010 (Register 2010, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-2-2010 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-26-2010 and filed 12-2-2010; operative 1-1-2011 (Register 2010, No. 49).

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§ 4702. Application for Transfer Pursuant to the Open Enrollment Act.

(a) The district of residence shall notify the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each pupil enrolled in a school included on the most recent Open Enrollment List of the option to transfer. This notice shall be provided on the first day of instruction; if the district has not been notified of whether its school(s) is on the list, the notification shall be provided no later than 14 calendar days after the Open Enrollment List is posted on the CDE's Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/.

(b) A pupil who transfers to a school pursuant to the Open Enrollment Act and is currently enrolled in that school shall not be required to reapply for enrollment in that school, regardless of whether the pupil's school of residence remains on the list of 1,000 Open Enrollment schools.

(c) A district of enrollment may allow a pupil who has transferred to and is currently enrolled in a school in the district pursuant to the Open Enrollment Act to matriculate to a middle or high school in the district without having to reapply, regardless of whether the school into which the pupil would normally matriculate in the pupil's district of residence is on the list of 1,000 Open Enrollment schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48354 and 48355, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-2-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-2-2010 (Register 2010, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-31-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-2-2010 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-26-2010 and filed 12-2-2010; operative 1-1-2011 (Register 2010, No. 49).

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§ 4703. Approval and Rejection of Applications.

(a) If an application is approved, the school district of enrollment shall state in the notification the particular school site and that school's address to which the pupil has been admitted.

(b) If the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a pupil chooses to enroll the pupil in a school to which the pupil has been admitted pursuant to this chapter, the pupil shall be enrolled in the school identified in subdivision (a) on or before the first day of instruction, or not later than 14 calendar days from the date of the notification pursuant to subdivision (a), whichever is later. If the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the pupil fails to enroll the pupil within this timeframe, the district is not required to enroll the pupil in the school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48353, 48354 and 48357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-2-2010; operative 1-1-2011 (Register 2010, No. 49).

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§ 4900. Purpose.

(a) The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws in any program or activity conducted by an educational institution. Therefore, no person in the State of California shall be subjected to discrimination, or any other form of illegal bias, including harassment. No person shall be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any local agency's program or activity on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability in any program or activity conducted by an “educational institution” or any other “local agency,” defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 4910) of this Chapter, which is funded directly by, or that receives or benefits from any state financial assistance.

(b) All educational programs and activities under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education receiving or benefiting from state or federal financial assistance shall be available to all qualified persons without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability.

(c) It is the intent of the State Board of Education that the Superintendent of Public Instruction assist school districts and county offices of education to recognize and eliminate unlawful discrimination that may exist within their programs or activities and to meet the requirements of this Chapter. The Superintendent shall meet this responsibility through technical assistance and ensuring compliance pursuant to Chapter 5.1 (commencing with section 4600) of this Title relating to standard complaint procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200, 201, 220, 221.1 and 230, Education Code; Sections 11135-11139.5, Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106.1, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New chapter 5.3 (sections 4900-4962, nonconsecutive) filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of chapter 5.3 heading, subchapter 1 heading, section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4901. Academic Requirements.

Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted to prohibit bona fide academic requirements for participation in a specific educational institution's program, course or activity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 35160.5 and 49067, Education Code; Sections 11135-11139.5, Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4902. State and Local Agency Responsibilities and Obligations.

Except as otherwise stated in this Chapter, the Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for providing leadership to local agencies to ensure that the requirements of the following nondiscrimination laws and their related regulations are met in educational programs that receive or benefit from state or federal financial assistance and are under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education:

(a) Education Code sections 200 through 253.

(b) Government Code sections 11135 through 11139.

(c) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 at Title 42, U.S. Code Sections 2000a et seq.

(d) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 at Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code.

(e) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 at Section 794(a), Title 29, U.S. Code.

(f) Federal Equal Access at Section 4071 et seq., Title 20, U.S. Code.

(g) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 at Sections 12131 et seq., Title 42, U.S. Code.

(h) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Section 1400 et seq., Title 20, U.S. Code).

(i) Equal Educational Opportunities Act (Section 1701 et seq., Title 20, U.S. Code).

(j) Any and all other federal and state laws and regulations involving assurances that local agencies will not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200, 201 and 33111, Education Code; Sections 11135-11139.5, Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; and Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4915. General Prohibitions.

A person in the educational environment of a local agency shall not sexually harass another person in the work or educational environment of the local agency. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and, as such, may result in disciplinary or other action taken by the local agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 212.5, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 12940(h), Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New article 2.5 (sections 4915-4917) and section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4916. Sexual Harassment Definitions.

(a) “Sexual harassment” means any unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, or other unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational or work setting, whether it occurs between individuals of the same sex or individuals of opposite sexes, under any of the following conditions:

(1) Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or a condition of an individual's academic status, employment, or progress.

(2) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of academic or employment decisions affecting the individual.

(3) The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual's academic performance, work, or progress or has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or working environment. The conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, pervasive or objectively offensive, so as to create a hostile or abusive educational or working environment or to limit the individual's ability to participate in or benefit from an education program or activity.

(4) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the local agency.

(b) “Verbal sexual harassment” includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome epithets, comments, or slurs of a sexual nature.

(c) “Physical sexual harassment” includes, but is not limited to, assault, impeding or blocking movement, or any physical interference with work or school activities or movement when directed at an individual on the basis of sex.

(d) “Visual sexual harassment” includes, but is not limited to, derogatory posters, cartoons, drawings, obscene gestures, or computer-generated images of a sexual nature.

(e) “Educational environment” includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) The campus or school grounds of the local agency.

(2) Properties controlled or owned by the local agency.

(3) Off-campus, if such activity is sponsored by the local agency, or is conducted by organizations sponsored by or under the jurisdiction of the local agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 212.5, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4917. Notification Requirements.

Local agencies are required to notify students, employees, and parents of their written policy prohibiting sexual harassment pursuant to Education Code sections 231.5 and 48980(h), and in accordance with Education Code section 48985. These policies shall include information as to where to obtain specific procedures for reporting charges of sexual harassment and available remedies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 231.5, 262.3, 48980 and 48985, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106.9, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4910. General Definitions.

The terms used in this Chapter shall be construed with reference to the laws and regulations existing on the date of the enactment of this section. As used in this Chapter, the term:

(a) “‘Activity' or ‘program and activity'” means the same as the definition set out below for the word “program.”

(b) “Ancestry” means the national or cultural origin of a line of descent.

(c) “Board” means the California State Board of Education.

(d) “Club” means a group of students which meets on school property and which is student initiated, student operated and not sponsored by the educational institution.

(e) “Color” includes the concept “race” as it is used in Title IV and Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, respectively commencing at 42 USC 2000c and 20 USC 2000d.

(f) “Department” means the California Department of Education.

(g) “Educational institution” means any public or private preschool, elementary, or secondary school or institution operated by the local agency, or any combination of school districts or counties recognized as the administrative agency for public elementary or secondary schools, consistent with the definition found in Education Code section 210.1.

(h) “Ethnic group identification” includes the concept of “national origin” as it is used in Title IV and Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, respectively commencing at 42 USC 2000c and 20 USC 2000d.

(i) “Equal opportunity” and “equivalent opportunity” are used synonymously and mean equal or equal in effect.

(j) “Extracurricular activity” means an activity that is sponsored by the local agency or an organization sanctioned by the local agency. The term “extracurricular activity” shall not include any program that is part of the regular curriculum or that is covered by Article 3 (commencing with Section 4920).

(k) “Gender” means sex, and includes a person's gender identity and gender related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth.

(l) “Harassment” means conduct based upon protected status that is severe or pervasive, which unreasonably disrupts an individual's educational or work environment or that creates a hostile educational or work environment.

(m) “Individual with a disability” means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment.

(n) “Local Agency (LA)” means a school district governing board or county office of education or a local public or private agency which receives direct or indirect funding or any other financial assistance from the state or federal government to provide any school program or activity.

(o) “Mental disability” means any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.

(p) “National origin” means the country of a person's birth.

(q) “Person” includes but is not limited to employees, temporary employees, contract employees, applicants for employment, agents and representatives of the local agency, students, applicants for admission and volunteers.

(r) “Physical disability” means any physiological disorder, or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genito-urinary, hemic and lympathic, skin, and endocrine.

(s) “‘Program' or ‘program activity'” is defined to include the definition of “program and activity” as set forth at Health and Welfare regulation 22 CCR 98010 and to include extra curricular, research, occupational programs, honors, students services and other activities as well as include the operations of an “educational institution” as defined at Education Code section 210.1. All specified institutions are meant to entail the operations of:

(1)(A) a department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality or any educational institution; or

(B) the entity of such local agency that distributes such assistance and each such department or agency to which the assistance is extended; or

(2)(A) an entire corporation, partnership, or other private organization, or an entire sole proprietorship

(i) if assistance is extended to such corporation, partnership, private organization, or sole proprietorship as a whole; or

(ii) which is principally engaged in the business of providing education, health care, housing, social services, or parks and recreation; or

(B) the entire plant or other comparable, geographically separate facility to which state or federal financial assistance is extended, in the case of any other corporation, partnership, private organization, or sole proprietorship; or

(3) any other entity which is established by two or more educational institutions or the entities described in paragraph (1) or (2); any part of which is extended state or federal financial assistance, except that such term does not include any operation of an entity which is controlled by a religious organization if the application of this Chapter to such operation would not be consistent with the religious tenets of such organization.

(4) Small providers are not required by this subsection to make significant structural alterations to their existing facilities for the purpose of assuring program accessibility to the physically disabled, if alternative means of providing the services are available.

(t) “Race” means one of the anthropological/racial ethnic groups, including but not limited to: Asian, Black, American Indian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, White, or Filipino.

(u) “Religion” means one's spiritual beliefs.

(v) “Sex” means the biological condition or quality of being a female or male human being.

(w) “Sexual orientation” means actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality.

(x) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of Public Instruction or his or her designee.

(y) “Title IX Coordinator” means the person(s) designated by the local agency to comply with and carry out the local agency's responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 51.7(b), Civil Code; Sections 200, 201(g), 210, 210.1, 212.5, 220, 233(e) and 260, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code; Section 422.55 and 422.56, Penal Code; Section 1681, Title 20, ,U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; Section 106, Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations; and Sections 98210, 98220, 98230, 98250 and 98343, Title 22, California Code of Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

3. Amendment of subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 12-29-2005; operative 12-29-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 4911. Government Code Definitions, Incorporation by Reference.

Those definitions of activities prohibited and persons protected from discrimination set forth in articles 2 and 3, subchapter 6 of chapter 5 of division 4.1 of title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (commencing with section 11153) are incorporated into and made applicable to this chapter as if fully set forth here.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 260, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-29-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 44).

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§ 4912. Educational Equity Act Definitions, Incorporation by Reference.

Those definitions set forth in Articles 2 and 3 of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Title 1 of the California Education Code (commencing with Section 210) are incorporated into and made applicable to this Chapter as if fully set forth here, specifically section 210.1 - “Educational institution,” section 211 - “Governing board,” section 212 - “Sex,” section 212.5 - “Sexual harassment,” section 213 - “State financial assistance,” and section 214 - “State financial aid.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 260, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4913. Prohibited Activities, Incorporation by Reference.

In addition to acts or omissions prohibited by other nondiscrimination laws or regulations, except as provided by Education Code section 220.5, the acts specifically proscribed by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 200) of Part 1 of Title 1 of the California Education Code are incorporated into and made applicable to this Chapter as if fully set forth here.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 220 and 230, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4914. Prohibited Discrimination on Parental, Family, or Marital Status.

On the basis of sex, the application of any rule concerning the actual or potential parental, family, or marital status of a person, or the exclusion of any person from any program or activity or employment because of pregnancy or related conditions is prohibited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 230(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4925. General Prohibition.

A local agency shall not provide or otherwise carry out any of its extracurricular programs or activities separately, or require or refuse participation therein by any of its students on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of prerequisites to participation in certain extracurricular activities where the prerequisites have been demonstrated to be essential to the success in the particular extracurricular activities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 220 and 230, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New article 3.5 (sections 4925-4927) and section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4926. General Provisions.

Membership in student clubs must be open to all students regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 220, 230 and 35160.5, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4927. Equal Access.

Student clubs shall have equal access to facilities of the educational institution to conduct a meeting and a fair opportunity to meet within the limited open forum of the educational institution, if the educational institution has a limited open forum.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 220, 230 and 35160.5, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Sections 2000d and 4071, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4920. General Prohibition.

No person shall on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color or mental or physical disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be denied equivalent opportunity in, or otherwise discriminated against in interscholastic, intramural, or club athletics.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200, 230 and 35179, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of article 3 heading, section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4921. Separate Teams.

(a) Local agencies may provide single sex teams where selection for teams is based on competitive skills.

(b) When a local agency provides only one team in a particular sport for members of one sex but provides no team in the same sport for members of the other sex, and athletic opportunities in the total program for that sex have previously been limited, members of the excluded sex must be allowed to try out and compete with the local agency team. The same standards for eligibility shall be applied to every student trying out for a team, regardless of sex or sexual orientation or other protected group status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200, 220, 221.7, 230 and 31579, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of subsection (b), repealer of subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4922. Equivalent Opportunity.

(a) For purposes of section 230(c) of the Education Code, in determining whether equivalent opportunities are available to both sexes in athletic programs, the factors a local agency shall consider, include, but are not limited to:

(1) Whether the selection of sports and levels of competition offered effectively accommodate the interests and abilities of both sexes;

(2) The provision and maintenance of equipment and supplies;

(3) Scheduling of games and practice times; selection of the season for a sport; location of the games and practices;

(4) Travel and per diem allowances;

(5) Opportunities to receive coaching and academic tutoring;

(6) Assignment and compensation of coaches and tutors;

(7) Provision of locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities;

(8) Provision of medical and training facilities and services;

(9) Provision of housing and dining facilities and services;

(10) Publicity.

(b) Unequal aggregate expenditures for members of each sex or unequal expenditures for male and female teams, if a recipient operates or sponsors separate teams, shall not constitute noncompliance with this section. However, the failure to provide necessary funds for teams for one sex in assessing equivalent opportunity for members of each sex shall be considered.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 221.7, 230 and 35179, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4930. General Provisions.

(a) No local agency or educational institution or counselor shall discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability in the counseling or guidance of pupils.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting a local agency from encouraging members of one sex to enter courses, programs, activities or occupations which are traditionally entered by the other sex.

(c) Counseling includes, but is not limited to, academic, vocational, career, social or psychological counseling which is conducted or sponsored by, through, or at an educational institution whether in an informal or formal program, workshop or other activity, or whether conducted or sponsored on a routine or sporadic basis.

(d) Counseling includes, but is not limited to, any person, group, or sub-group, regardless of title or job description, who engages in counseling of any pupil.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 220 and 230, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4931. Use of Appraisal and Counseling Materials.

(a) An educational institution which uses testing or other materials for appraising or counseling pupils shall not use different materials for pupils on the basis of their sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability. The use of materials that permit or require the impermissible differential treatment of pupils on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability is not permitted unless such different materials cover the same occupations and interest areas and the use of such different materials is essential to the elimination of bias and discrimination.

(b) An educational institution may use different materials if they are shown to encourage members of any protected categories identified in subdivision (a) to enter courses, programs, activities, or occupations which are not traditionally entered by the members of the protected categories identified in subdivision (a).

(c) Where the use of a counseling or evaluation instrument results in disproportionate numbers of members of one of the protected categories identified in subdivision (a) above in any particular course, program, activity or occupation, the educational institution shall take such action as is necessary to ensure that such disproportionate numbers are not the result of discrimination in the instrument or its application.

(d) Where an educational institution finds that a particular course contains a substantially disproportionate number of individuals of one group, the educational institution shall assure that such disproportion is not the result of discrimination in counseling policy or practice, or appraisal materials or discrimination by counselors, or any other employee of the educational institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200 and 230, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4940. General Provisions.

(a) A local agency and its educational institutions shall not provide any course or otherwise carry out any of its educational programs or activities separately on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability or require or refuse participation therein by any of its students on such basis, including but not limited to, agriculture, health, physical education, industrial technology, business, career, vocational and emerging technical educational programs, home economics, work experience programs, occupational training programs, research opportunities, visual and performing arts, and adult education courses.

(b) Portions of classes which deal with human sexuality may be conducted in separate sessions for males and females.

(c) Local agencies and their educational institutions may make requirements based on vocal range or quality which may result in a chorus or choruses of one, or predominantly one, sex.

(d) A local agency and its educational institutions shall not permit any course or activity labeling and scheduling which results in the separation of students on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability. In educational institutions where students have the opportunity to select a specific activity for a physical education course, the course title and description shall be gender neutral.

(e) While instruction in all physical education classes is coeducational, nothing in this section shall prohibit the grouping of students during physical education activities by ability when assessed by objective standards of individual performance without regard to sex and all students are involved in the same physical activity or conceptual learning experience at the same time.

(f) Recruitment. An educational institution may choose to undertake affirmative recruitment efforts to overcome the effect of conditions which resulted in limited participation in certain courses by a particular group of students including but not limited to math, science, emerging technologies, occupational training, and career vocational and technical educational program courses.

(g) Prerequisites. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of prerequisites that have been demonstrated to be essential to success in a given program or course. If a prerequisite is not essential to success in a given course or program, it shall be abolished as a prerequisite.

(h) Required Courses. In determining required courses for any student, such determination shall be made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability, except as otherwise provided in these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 220 and 230, Education Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4950. Marital and Parental Status of Students.

An educational institution shall not apply any rule concerning a student's actual or potential parental, family, or marital status which treats students differently on the basis of sex.

(a) An educational institution shall not exclude or deny any student from any educational program or activity including class or extracurricular activity solely on the basis of a student's pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery therefrom.

(b) An educational institution may require a student to obtain the certification of a physician or nurse practitioner that the student is physically and emotionally able to continue participation in the regular program or activity.

(c) Voluntary Alternative Program. Pregnant minors and minor parents shall not be required to participate in pregnant minor programs or alternative educational programs. Such minors who do voluntarily participate in such alternative programs shall be given educational programs, activities and courses equal to those they would have been in if participating in the regular program.

(d) Any educational institution shall treat pregnancy, child birth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy and recovery therefrom in the same manner and under the same policies as any other temporary disabling condition.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 232 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 230, Education Code; and 34 CFR 106.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

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§ 4960. Local Agency Responsibilities.

(a) Each school district and county office of education shall have primary responsibility to ensure that its programs and activities are available to all persons without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability. Each local agency shall investigate complaints of unlawful discrimination in its programs or activities.

(b) Each governing board shall have the ongoing responsibility to publicize the provisions of this Chapter to students, parents, employees, agents of the governing board and the general public. This policy shall be posted in all schools and offices including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 260, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations; and Section 98340, Title 22, California Code of Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4961. Responsible District Officer.

Each local agency shall identify a single person as the responsible local agency officer for ensuring district or office compliance with this chapter. Each announcement shall include the name, office address and office telephone number of the responsible local agency officer.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; and Sections 71020 and 71025, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

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§ 4962. Compliance Procedures.

Compliance with the provisions of this division shall be carried out in accordance with the complaint procedures specified in sections 4601 through 4671 of this Title and Government Code sections 11136 and 11137.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 232 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11135, 11136 and 11137, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-92; operative 1-15-93 (Register 92, No. 51).

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§ 4963. Prohibitions.

(a) No person from or in the educational or work environment of a local agency shall retaliate against a complainant, witness, or other person who supports or participates in a sexual harassment investigation.

(b) Any attempt to penalize anyone from or in the educational or employment environment for initiating a complaint through any form of retaliation shall be treated as a separate allegation of discrimination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031 Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 212.5, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 12940(h), Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New article 8 (sections 4963-4965) and section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4964. Confidentiality.

All complaints or allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment will be kept confidential during any informal and/or formal complaint procedures except when disclosure is necessary during the course of an investigation, in order to take subsequent remedial action and to conduct ongoing monitoring.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 212.5, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 12940(h), Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 4965. Disciplinary Action.

Harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability is a form of discrimination, and as such, may result in disciplinary or other action taken by the local agency. In the case of an employee, such disciplinary action may include termination. For students in Grades K-12, the disciplinary consequences shall depend on the ages of the students and the factual circumstances of the incident(s).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 221.1 and 33031, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 212.5, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 12940(h), Government Code; Section 1681, Title 20, U.S. Code; Section 2000d, Title 42, U.S. Code; and Section 106, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2001; operative 7-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24).

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§ 3900. Scope of the Chapter.

The provisions of this chapter apply to applications for funds under the following statutes and programs:

(a) Special Elementary School Reading Instruction Program (Education Code former Sections 54100-54145 and Sections 62000-62002.5).

(b) School Improvement Programs (Education Code former Sections 52000-52049 and Sections 62000-62002.5).

(c) Compensatory Programs under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards, Parts A through F, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Public Law 103-382; (Education Code Sections 54400-54465 except Programs for Migrant Children under Education Code Sections 54440-54445).

(d) Educationally Disadvantaged Youth Programs (Education Code Sections 54000-54008 and former Sections 54020-54033).

(e) Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Public Law 103-382).

(f) Innovative Education Program Strategies (Title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Public Law 103-382).

(g) The Chacon-Moscone Bilingual-Bicultural Education Act of 1976 (Education Code, former Sections 52160-52178 and Sections 62000-62002.5).

(h) Local Staff Development Programs (Education Code Sections 44670-44671.5).

(i) Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Staff Development Program (Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Public Law 103-382).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18101, 33031, 54005, 54406 and 62000.2 and former Section 54102, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44670-44671.5, 54000-54008, 54400-54425, 54460-54465, 62001 and 62002 and former Sections 52000-52049, 52160-52178, 54020-54033 and 54100-54145, Education Code; and Sections 6301 et seq., Title 20, U.S.C.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 1 (Sections 3900-3948, not consecutive) and new Chapter 1 (Sections 3900-3947, not consecutive) filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20). For history of former Chapter 1, see Registers 74, No. 52; 75, Nos. 21 and 26; 76, Nos. 40 and 43; 77, Nos. 13, 17, 22 and 39.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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§ 3920. Application Procedure.

Each district shall make a single application to the State Board of Education for approval or continuance of programs under this Chapter on such forms and at such times as the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall determine.

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§ 3921. Federal Regulations.

For programs defined in Section 3900(c), (e), (f), and (i), appropriate federal regulations apply.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54000-54041, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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§ 3922. Waiver Procedure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54000-54041, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of section and new Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Administrative Procedures > § 3923. Complaint Procedure. [Repealed]
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§ 3923. Complaint Procedure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; P.L. 95-561, Section 168. Reference: P.L. 95-561, Section 128.

History

1. Repealer filed 10-16-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 42).

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§ 3930. Comprehensive Plan.

Each school receiving consolidated application funds as defined in Section 3900(b), (c), (d), (h), and (i), shall develop a comprehensive program plan for students who will receive additional services from these funds. Each plan shall be based on an assessment of school capability to meet the educational needs of each pupil, specify objectives, and indicate steps necessary to achieve such objectives, including intended outcomes. This comprehensive plan shall account for all program services for participating students, including at least those provided by district and by consolidated application program funds. A school that includes the provisions of all state and federal categorical educational programs in a single, comprehensive plan shall be deemed to have complied with the planning requirements of those programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 64001, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-17-2000; operative 11-12-2000 (Register 2000, No. 42).

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§ 3931. Instructional Program.

Each school maintaining programs under this chapter shall plan and implement instructional programs which are responsive to the individual needs, strengths, interests, and learning styles of each student. Such instruction shall be designed to enable students to make continuous progress and learn at a rate appropriate to their abilities and of sufficient quality to promote the development of each student's maximum potential.

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§ 3932. Parent, Community, Teacher, Other School Personnel, and Student Involvement.

School districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall provide opportunities for the involvement of parents, community representatives, classroom teachers, other school personnel, and students in secondary schools, in the planning, implementation and evaluation of their consolidated application programs. Schools shall be deemed to have met this requirement by establishing a school site council under the provisions of Education Code sections 52852 and 52855.

The local governing board may satisfy the requirement of Education Code section 52054(a) for a school-site and community team by augmenting an existing school site council authorized under Education Code section 52852 and former Education Code section 52012 with at least one additional person not employed at the school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52054 and 64001, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-17-2000; operative 11-12-2000 (Register 2000, No. 42).

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§ 3933. Staff Development.

School districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall provide staff development for all certificated, paraprofessional, other appropriate classified, and volunteer personnel involved in the program to assure successful implementation of the program. Staff development activities must be related to the unmet needs for staff as identified in the needs assessment.

The district shall provide for joint participation of certificated, paraprofessional, other appropriate classified, and volunteer personnel in staff development activities. Attendance and participation in staff development activities shall be encouraged through appropriate announcements to members of district and school advisory committees and school-site councils.

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§ 3934. Isolation and Segregation of Pupils.

(a) No program utilizing consolidated application funds shall sanction, perpetuate or promote the segregation of students on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or socio-economic status.

(b) No program utilizing consolidated application funds shall:

(1) Create special tracks for the educationally disadvantaged;

(2) Establish adjustment, pregrade, or junior grade classes for the educationally disadvantaged; or

(3) Physically isolate children from their classmates on a scheduled daily basis, except in the following instances:

(A) At the elementary level, children who are assigned to a regular classroom teacher responsible for their instructional program may be moved temporarily to a physical location other than the regular classroom, provided that such assignment is based on a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of student needs until the diagnosed need has been alleviated. Such an alternate physical location includes, but is not limited to, a reading laboratory, a mathematics laboratory, a bilingual-bicultural learning center, an intergroup education learning center, a diagnostic clinic, or similar facilities where the specific needs of the student may best be served.

(B) At the secondary level, students may be assigned to a special class for one or more periods or their equivalent, provided that such assignment is based on a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of student needs and such assignment will terminate when the diagnosed need has been alleviated.

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§ 3935. Multicultural Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 54005 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54000-54041, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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§ 3936. Bilingual-Bicultural Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 54005 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54000-54041, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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§ 3937. Basic Skills.

All schools participating in programs funded through the consolidated application shall provide instruction designed to ensure that participating students acquire the basic skills, including reading, writing, language, and mathematics.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 54004-54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36).

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§ 3940. Maintenance of Effort.

Districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall assure that the sum of local and state apportionment resources utilized in programs for participating students has not been reduced.

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§ 3941. Reports and Inspection of Records.

On request of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, school district, cooperative, and consortia records that are required to be maintained by the district shall be made available for inspection to verify the accuracy of reports and to determine the conformity of program activities to the applicable program plans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52039, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52000-52047, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 3942. Continuity of Funding.

Districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall have their programs approved for a period not to exceed three consecutive years contingent (1) upon the availability of funds, (2) upon compliance by the district with the rules promulgated by the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and (3) upon an annual evaluation which demonstrates that the program is not one of low effectiveness, under criteria established by the local governing board.

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§ 3943. Federal Categorical Aid Funds for Eligible Students Attending Private, Nonprofit, Tax Exempt Elementary or Secondary Schools.

When federal regulations for categorical aid funding require or permit categorical aid services to be provided for nonpublic school students, such services shall be comparable to those provided for public school students. Criteria for student eligibility for these services shall be the same in nonpublic as in public schools, except where federal regulations indicate otherwise.

The district shall continuously involve school officials and parents of nonpublic schools receiving federal categorical aid funds in the identification of needs, the establishment of selection criteria for students to receive extra services, the development of program objectives and activities, and the evaluation design.

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§ 3944. Fiscal and Technical Requirements.

(a) Districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall develop budgets, account records, claims for reimbursement and reports in accordance with the California School Accounting Manual.

(b) Auditable records shall be developed by the local educational agency to document compliance with federal and state regulations.

(c) Districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall maintain title to equipment purchased with funds under this chapter and shall maintain inventory records sufficient to demonstrate that such equipment is used only for the particular project approved, provided that obsolete or unneeded equipment may be disposed of in accordance with guidelines established by the Department of Education.

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§ 3945. Cooperative Programs.

(a) School districts with less than $75,000 total funding available from all consolidated application sources must enter into a cooperative program. Any district receiving consolidated application funds on January 1, 1978, and which was not then required to enter into a cooperative is exempt from this requirement. Where the cooperative administrative agency is a county office of education, and the participating district is a direct service district, charges may be made only for those services that are in addition to those that are provided as direct services.

(b) Each cooperative shall annually execute a formal agreement with each participating district regarding levels and types of services and amounts to be charged for those services.

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§ 3946. The Control, Safeguards, and Disposal of Equipment Purchased with State and Federal Consolidated Application Funds.

(a) Equipment, as defined in the California State Accounting Manual, purchased with state consolidated application funds, and expendable and nonexpendable personal property, as defined in Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 100.1, purchased with federal consolidated application funds, shall be retained by the recipient district as long as there is a need for such property to accomplish the purpose of the project.

(b) All equipment purchased with consolidated application funds provided under consolidated application programs shall be subject to property management standards maintained by the recipient district, including, but not limited to, the following controls:

(1) Records.

An up to date inventory of each item of equipment shall be kept at the district office and at the appropriate school site. The inventory shall include:

(A) A description.

(B) Identification number.

(C) Acquisition date and original cost.

(D) Funding source.

(E) Location.

(F) Ultimate disposition, including sale price or method used to determine current fair market value.

(2) Labeling.

Each equipment item shall have a label that contains the name of the project, the identification number, and the name of the district.

(3) Disposal.

Equipment purchased with federal or state funds and no longer needed for project purposes may be taken off the consolidated application inventory list in accordance with existing federal regulations governing the disposal of equipment purchased with federal consolidated application funds.

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§ 3947. Administrative Costs.

The following requirements apply to the funding sources identified in section 3900(b), (d), and (g).

(a) Indirect Costs.

In no case shall the indirect cost rate charged exceed three percent of a district's funding, or the districtwide restricted indirect cost rate approved by the California Department of Education, whichever is less. This rate shall be applied to the total direct expenditures, less capital outlay, for these programs.

(b) Expenditures for centralized services.

(1) Expenditures for centralized services shall include direct costs and direct support costs, as defined in the most recent California School Accounting Manual, administered centrally within the district, cooperative, or consortium.

(2) Each comprehensive school program plan shall contain the amounts budgeted for centralized services and a description of the centralized services to be provided to the school program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031 and former Section 52039(b), Education Code. Reference: former Section 52039(b)(1), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-14-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 16).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (b)(1), repealer of subsection (b)(2), subsection renumbering, and amendment of Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsections (a) and (b) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 5. Complaint Procedures [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 1, Art. 5, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of article 5 (sections 3950-3953) filed 8-26-91; operative 9-25-91 (Register 92, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4000. Classroom Teacher.
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§ 4000. Classroom Teacher.

“Classroom teacher” means all teachers as defined in former Education Code Section 33150(b) except those included in the definition of “other school personnel” as defined in former Education Code Section 52001(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: former Section 52039; and Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: former Sections 33150 and 52001; and Section 62002.5, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2 (Sections 4000-4091, not consecutive) filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4001. Parity.
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§ 4001. Parity.

“Parity” of membership between various groups of persons identified in former Education Code section 52012 and Education Code section 52852 means equal numbers of persons.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: former Section 52039 and Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: former Sections 33150, 52001 and 52012 and Sections 52852 and 62002.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4002. Parent Eligible for Membership on the School-Site Council.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I338E3EC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 4002. Parent Eligible for Membership on the School-Site Council.

“Parent eligible for membership on the school site council” means a person who is the mother, father, or legal guardian, or one acting in loco parentis of a pupil attending the particular school but who is not employed at the school attended by such pupil.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: former Section 52039 and Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: former Sections 33150, 52001 and 52012 and Sections 52852 and 62002.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4003. Non-English-Speaking Pupil. [Repealed]
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§ 4003. Non-English-Speaking Pupil. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52010-52049.1, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4004. Limited-English-Speaking Pupil. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3392F9B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 4004. Limited-English-Speaking Pupil. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52010-52049.1, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4005. Pupil with Exceptional Needs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I33956AB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T03:25:33.901503+00:00
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§ 4005. Pupil with Exceptional Needs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52010-52049.1, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4006. Pupil with Exceptional Abilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I339766844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T03:25:37.541116+00:00
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§ 4006. Pupil with Exceptional Abilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52010-52049.1, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and adding Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 1. Definitions > § 4007. Elementary School.
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§ 4007. Elementary School.

“Elementary school” is a school which has two or more elementary grades (K-6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 2. District Master Plan—Additional Elements [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 2, Art. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I81D4D9924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T03:25:48.121029+00:00
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 2 (sections 4020-4024) filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 3. School Improvement Plan [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 2, Art. 3, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I81DA09B24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 3 (sections 4040-4061) filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 4. Program Review [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 2, Art. 4, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I81DF60E24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 4 (sections 4070-4071) filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 5. Selection and Expansion [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 2, Art. 5, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I81E4B8124C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 5 (sections 4080-4084) filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 6. Fiscal Concerns > § 4090. Expenditure of Planning Grant Funds.
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§ 4090. Expenditure of Planning Grant Funds.

School site councils shall establish a single school improvement budget for all participating grades and ensure that planning grant funds are only used for activities directly related to planning and the development of the school improvement plan, and preparation for implementation.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 2. School Improvement Programs > Article 6. Fiscal Concerns > § 4091. School Improvement Budget.
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§ 4091. School Improvement Budget.

School site councils with state allocated school improvement funds shall establish a single school improvement budget with these funds for all participating grades to meet the objectives of the school improvement plan. In no case shall funds be budgeted for the sole purpose of reducing class size.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52039(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 52000-52049.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 3. Local Staff Development Programs [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 3, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I81EFB4924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 3 (articles 1-2) (sections 4100-4113) filed 10-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 4. Economic Impact Aid > Article 1. Purpose > § 4200. Purpose.
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§ 4200. Purpose.

This chapter and Chapters 5, 6, and 7 implement the three legislative purposes of the Economic Impact Aid (EIA) Program pursuant to Education Code Sections 54000 et seq.

One purpose is to provide financial assistance to certain school districts having significant concentrations of special need students in meeting their obligation to ensure equal educational opportunity for pupils of limited English proficiency an obligation which exists, irrespective of whether or not a district qualifies for assistance under this chapter or whether or not the EIA funds are made available under this chapter. This purpose is implemented in Chapter 5.

A second equally important purpose is to provide financial assistance to such school districts to design and implement State Compensatory Education (SCE) programs to meet the special educational needs of their educationally disadvantaged students. This purpose is implemented in Chapter 6. A third purpose is to provide financial assistance for other designated purposes such as to improve school security. This purpose is implemented in Chapter 7.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54020, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 4 (Articles 1-4, Sections 4200-4203) filed 9-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36).

2. Amendment filed 9-17-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 4. Economic Impact Aid > Article 2. Allocation of Funds [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 4, Art. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8201B5F24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Repealer of article 2 (section 4201) filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 38.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 4. Economic Impact Aid > Article 3. General Accounting Requirements > § 4202. Accounting.
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§ 4202. Accounting.

School districts receiving EIA funds must maintain separate accounting records which document the total amount of EIA funds spent under Chapters 5, 6, and 7. Such records shall be maintained at the school level. In Title I eligible schools receiving both ESEA, Title I and State Compensatory Education funds, the ESEA Title I accounting requirements may be applied.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 41010, Education Code.

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Chapter” was renamed to “Subchapter”; “Division” was renamed to “Chapter”; and “Part” was renamed to “Division.” The organizational headings referenced in this regulation and/or history notation have not been renamed; refer to the renamed organizational headings described in this paragraph.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 4. Economic Impact Aid > Article 4. Administration and Evaluation Allocations > § 4203. Limits on Administration and Evaluation Allocations.
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§ 4203. Limits on Administration and Evaluation Allocations.

School districts receiving EIA funds shall not allocate more than 10 percent of their total EIA allocation for the purposes of administration and evaluation of their programs which are funded by EIA funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 5. Bilingual Education > Article 1. Purpose [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 5, Art. 1, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I821739C24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 1 (sections 4300-4301) filed 5-18-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 5. Bilingual Education > Article 2. Definitions [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 5, Art. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I821C69E24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 2 (section 4302) filed 5-18-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 5. Bilingual Education > Article 3. Program Requirements [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 5, Subch. 5, Art. 3, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I82220F324C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 3 (sections 4303-4313) filed 5-18-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 5. Bilingual Education > Article 4. Special Funds to Assist Districts > § 4320. Determination of Funding to Support Programs to Overcome the Linguistic Difficulties of English Learners.
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§ 4320. Determination of Funding to Support Programs to Overcome the Linguistic Difficulties of English Learners.

(a) School districts are required to provide services to English learners in all schools in accordance with Education Code Sections 300 et seq. and 62002. In order to meet this requirement, districts shall allocate adequate resources from local, state, and other funds. To assist in providing adequate resources, a portion of EIA funds may be used to provide services to schools which otherwise may not be eligible for SCE funds.

(b) School districts may determine the amount and level of resources to meet the excess cost requirements of Education Code Section 62002, and may use EIA funds for all or part of meeting those requirements. There are a variety of allocation patterns and levels which may be appropriate in local districts.

(c) Those determinations may be made in accordance with a standard to be established as outlined in subsection (d) below. The standard for the district will be described in the district's intradistrict allocation plan required by Education Code Sections 54004.3, 54004.5, and 54004.7.

(d) School districts may use a standard established by:

(1) Determining the number eligible educationally disadvantaged students in all schools eligible to receive state compensatory education funds.

(2) Determining the number of English learners who are not counted in subsection (1).

(3) Dividing the sum of subsection (1) and (2) into the total EIA allocation (after subtracting total district EIA indirect costs and EIA security, limited to not more than 10 percent of the total EIA grant).

(4) The resultant per pupil expenditure levels (as established in subsection (3)) will establish the appropriate minimum average per pupil level of funding to provide services to pupils of limited English proficiency in all schools in the district with such students in attendance.

(e) If a school district decides to provide EIA funding for services to English learners at a per pupil level either below or above the standard, the district must apply to the State Department of Education for approval of that per pupil level. In their intradistrict allocation plan, those districts must demonstrate that their per pupil level will fairly provide the necessary resources to meet the needs of all English learners. These districts shall have an affirmative responsibility to demonstrate that their intradistrict allocation system and allocations from other sources will meet the requirements of Education Code Section 62002.

(f) It is the intent of this article to encourage school districts to make an equitable distribution of EIA funds and ESEA, Title I, funds among all students receiving services; therefore, the allocation of EIA funds under this article will precede the allocation of SCE funds under Chapter 6 or Chapter 7 and precede the allocation of ESEA, Title I, funds. In addition, districts will not allocate SCE or ESEA, Title I, funds for English learners who are receiving, from this article, services of the same nature and scope as would otherwise be provided by SCE or ESEA, Title I, funds so that the total per pupil funding level exceeds the maximum established pursuant to Section 4416. It is assumed that the funds allocated under this article provide at least a portion of the services that would have been provided by SCE or ESEA, Title I.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 54005 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54004.3, 54004.5, 54004.7, 62001 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-17-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 38).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 6. State Compensatory Education Programs > Article 1. Program Purpose > § 4400. Purpose.
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§ 4400. Purpose.

EIA funds needed by school districts to support State Compensatory Education programs (i.e. SCE funds) provided under this chapter must be used by school districts to expand and improve the educational programs provided for educationally disadvantaged children.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54001, 54004.3, 54020, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 6 (Articles 1-10; Sections 4400-4425, not consecutive) filed 9-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 6. State Compensatory Education Programs > Article 2. Program Requirements > § 4401. Federal Requirements.
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§ 4401. Federal Requirements.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, SCE funds must be expended in accordance with the requirements of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 6301.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-23-99; operative 7-23-99 (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 6. State Compensatory Education Programs > Article 2. Program Requirements > § 4402. Consistent Services.
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§ 4402. Consistent Services.

The plan for compensatory education services developed pursuant to Section 3930 shall ensure that these services are consistent with the program strategies and activities otherwise provided for educationally disadvantaged students. The compensatory education services for educationally disadvantaged students who are English learners shall expand and improve the services already otherwise provided to these students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 54005 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54000-54020, 60001 and 60002, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 6-22-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 6. State Compensatory Education Programs > Article 2. Program Requirements > § 4403. Secondary School Program.
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§ 4403. Secondary School Program.

The program provided for participating secondary school students under this chapter shall make provision for preparing such students for postsecondary education, training, or employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54000, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 6. State Compensatory Education Programs > Article 3. Designating Eligible and Participating School > § 4410. General Standards for Determining School Eligibility.
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§ 4410. General Standards for Determining School Eligibility.

General standards for determining school eligibility are:

(a) A school district must determine, on an annual basis, for all schools in the district (e.g., kindergarten through grade twelve), which schools have high concentrations of pupils in need. SCE funds may be used only in such schools and in schools meeting one or more of the requirements of Sections 4411 and 4413.

(b) The school district shall use the following criteria for determining concentrations of pupils in need, giving equal weight to each criterion:

(1) The concentration of limited- and non-English-speaking students;

(2) The concentration of students from low-income families;

(3) The concentration of educationally disadvantaged students.

In calculating the concentrations of pupils in need at each school site, the district may, at its option, use either an unduplicated count of pupils in need or count a child more than once if he or she meets more than one criterion. Districts may use other factors, in addition to using criteria (1)-(3), to identify pupils in need. Districts proposing to use such other factors must demonstrate to the Superintendent of Public Instruction that the additional factors chosen by the district measure special needs of pupils which are not otherwise adequately measured by criteria (1)-(3).

(c) A school will be considered to have a high concentration of pupils in need if it meets one of the following criteria:

(1) On a numerical or percentage basis (or a combination of such bases), the concentration of pupils in need is as high or higher than the districtwide average. If a combination of the numerical and percentage bases is used, the number of schools considered eligible for assistance under this section may exceed the number of such schools that could be so designated if only one such method had been used.

(2) At least 25 percent of the students are limited- or non-English-speaking;

(3) At least 25 percent of the students are from low-income families;

(4) At least 50 percent of the students are educationally disadvantaged per Section 4414.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.5, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 5. Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs > Subchapter 6. State Compensatory Education Programs > Article 3. Designating Eligible and Participating School > § 4411. Selecting Participating Schools.
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§ 4411. Selecting Participating Schools.

A district may choose to operate compensatory education programs at all eligible schools if it is able to provide a program for each educationally disadvantaged child at those schools which meet the criterion established by the district for participation in such programs at a level of funding per pupil meeting the requirements of Article 5. If the available compensatory education funds are not sufficient to serve all educationally disadvantaged students who meet the district criterion for participation at every eligible school, the district must select schools for participation in rank order, from highest to lowest, according to the relative degree of concentration of pupils in need as determined under Section 4410.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.5, Education Code.

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§ 4412. Uniform Measure for Designating Eligible and Participating Schools.

The same measures of low-income, educational disadvantagement, and linguistic needs, which shall be chosen by the school district and which may be composites of several indicators, shall be used with respect to all such schools, both to identify eligible schools and, where applicable, to determine the ranking of each school. Acceptable types of data for student identification by category are as follows:

(a) LES/NES students. Measures of the concentrations of LES/NES students in each school site shall be made in accordance with the census required by Section 4304. The numbers determined through this census will be the data used in the intradistrict allocation plan.

(b) Students from low-income families. The 1970 census data on the number of children from low-income families; data on children in families receiving payments under the program of aid to families with dependent children under a state plan approved under Title IV of the Social Security Act and foster children; data concerning children eligible to receive benefits under the National School Lunch Act; and data on children residing in homes with low-assessed value for a single family residence are acceptable sources. A school district may select any of these data or a combination of such data to determine its count of students from low-income families. However, whatever data are used must be applied uniformly throughout the district and must be clearly identified in the intradistrict allocation plan.

(c) Educationally disadvantaged students. The number of educationally disadvantaged students will be established through the use of general standards for determining student eligibility as discussed in Section 4414 of these regulations. If a school district varies its procedures for such identification from those established to satisfy the requirements of Section 4414, such variation must be described clearly in the intradistrict allocation plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.5, Education Code.

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§ 4413. Exceptions to the General Rule for Designating Eligible and Participating Schools.

(a) Designating Grade Spans. Among schools eligible for assistance under this article, a school district may elect to designate schools having specified grade spans as participating schools, irrespective of the relative incidence of pupils in need in other grade spans.

(b) Continuation of Participating School Designation. A school may be selected as a participating school under Section 4410 for a fiscal year even though it does not qualify under such subsection for that fiscal year if such school was eligible for and participated in the program in either of the two preceding fiscal years.

(c) Use of Title I Rules for Designating Schools. Notwithstanding Sections 4410 and 4411, a school district may choose to designate eligible and participating schools in accordance with 20 U.S.C. 2732.

(d) Expanding the Number of Participating Schools. Notwithstanding Sections 4410 and 4411, a school district may designate a school as participating if it:

(1) Satisfies the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 2752.

(2) Ensures that all children who satisfy the school district's criterion for participation in programs assisted under this article and attend schools designated as participating schools in accordance with Section 4410 participate in those schools' programs.

(3) Ensures that schools made eligible for assistance under this article will be served in rank order.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.5, Education Code.

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§ 4414. General Standards for Determining Student Eligibility.

(a) School districts must use SCE funds for educationally disadvantaged students attending participating schools as determined in accordance with Sections 4410-4413.

(b) For purposes of this article, the term “educationally disadvantaged students” means students who have need for special educational assistance in order that their level of educational attainment may be raised to that appropriate for students of their age. The term includes LES/NES students who are not proficient in English and students with a primary language other than English who are proficient in the English language and who are not functioning at the level appropriate for students of their age.

(c) In general, the needs assessment used to identify educationally disadvantaged students within eligible schools must be based on objective empirical evidence in the English language which indicates the students whose educational attainment in the basic instructional areas is below that appropriate for students of their age. It is presumed that the use of standardized, nationally normed tests meets the requirements of this subsection. The use of other objective measures, including validated criterion-referenced tests, diagnostic tests, and development scales, may be used if they provide a standardized means for determining the level of educational attainment appropriate to children of their age, and if such measures meet the following criteria:

(1) The cutoff point, score, or criterion for eligibility must have been determined by its empirical relationship to the educational attainment appropriate to the age of the student and may be identified by the fiftieth (or more stringent) percentile on a nationally normed test.

(2) Districts must have conducted an empirical study of the relationship between their means of identification and a nationally normed test, and demonstrate that students identified as eligible for participation in compensatory education programs by using the alternative procedure would have scored below grade level using a nationally normed standardized test.

It is not necessary that such a study be conducted with every group of students to be identified. Districts are encouraged to use a variety of valid, reliable indicators to provide the best possible information on student performance for purposes of identification of eligible students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54001, 54004.5, 54020, Education Code.

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Chapter” was renamed to “Subchapter”; “Division” was renamed to “Chapter”; and “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

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§ 4415. General Standards for Determining Students to Be Participants.

(a) In the event that not all eligible students in those schools designated as participating schools can be participants, a school district must select a uniform objective criterion for purposes of determining which eligible students will participate in programs receiving funds from SCE and/or Title I as amended. The criterion selected must ensure that the students of greatest need are selected as participants.

(b) The total number of students receiving ESEA, Title I and SCE funds, as determined by district policy pursuant to this article, must not exceed the total number of students who score below the fiftieth percentile on a nationally normed achievement test unless the district is able to demonstrate that such a policy is appropriate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.3, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. 2733.

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§ 4416. Minimum and Maximum Levels of Funding.

Districts shall determine minimum and maximum levels of funding for all educationally disadvantaged students who participate in programs funded in whole or in part by SCE and ESEA, Title I according to the following criteria:

(a) The level of funding ensures that the program is of sufficient size, scope, and quality to give reasonable promise of achieving the objectives of the program.

(b) The level of funding is not excessive or extravagant in terms of the needs of students to be served.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52168, 54004.5(b), Education Code.

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§ 4417. Recognition of Local Compensatory Education Programs.

(a) Local school districts may provide compensatory education services using local funds and such local programs may be counted for the purposes of the intradistrict fund allocation plan, if it meets the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 2751(b)(1)(C). The district must request advance determination by the California Department of Education that the local compensatory education program is approvable.

(b) The district may provide school-level program description outlining the specific services provided under these locally-devised programs. The school-level funding must be shown on local school and district-level applications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54001, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 4420. General Standards.

(a) In general, except as provided in the next sentence, SCE funds must be distributed according to an objective criterion without taking into account the availability or existence of Title I funds and in accordance with subsections (b) through (g). The existence of Title I funds may be taken into account in allocating SCE funds so long as students satisfying the objective criteria for participation residing in Title I eligible areas receive, in the aggregate, the same amount of SCE funds as they would have received if Title I funds were not available.

(b) Students residing in Title I eligible areas who satisfy the objective criterion must receive assistance under SCE or Title I before any student who does not satisfy the objective criterion.

(c) School districts must ensure that the services provided to all educationally disadvantaged students in greatest need of assistance residing in Title I areas who receive assistance under SCE in lieu of Title I and who would have received assistance under Title I if SCE did not exist, are of the same nature and scope that would have been provided under Title I.

(d) School districts must also ensure that educationally disadvantaged students attending nonpublic schools will be selected for participation in Title I programs according to the Title I procedures for ranking school attendance areas without regard to an exemption to the Title I ranking procedure which allows programs for students residing in certain areas to receive SCE funds in lieu of Title I funds.

(e) Further, all schools which satisfy Section 4410 (pertaining to SCE school eligibility) must be served before any school which does not satisfy Section 4410.

(f) SCE funds must be allocated at a level per participant in Title I eligible areas which is consistent with Section 4416 and that is at least equal to the minimum level per participant used in non-Title I eligible areas.

(g) At a minimum, at least 50 percent of SCE funds must be spent in Title I eligible areas.

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§ 4421. Allocation Models.

Each school district shall allocate State Compensation Education (SCE) funds using one of the following methods, and in its consolidated application, shall specify to the California Department of Education the method used.

(a) Alternative 1:

(1) Identify the schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4410.

(2) Identify students who meet the objective criterion eligible for participation in SCE programs in accordance with section 4414.

(3) Identify all students meeting the criteria established in subdivision (2) who reside in attendance areas of schools eligible for SCE funds according to the criterion established in subdivision (1).

(4) Determine a level of funding per participant which is in accordance with section 4416 and section 4420.

(5) Compute the percentage of students participating in SCE programs who reside in Title I eligible attendance areas.

(6) Determine the amount of SCE funds to be allocated for SCE programs serving participating students who reside in Title I eligible attendance areas such that the percentage of SCE funds allocated to Title I eligible areas is at least as great as the percentage of SCE participating students computed in subdivision (5).

(7) Allocate the portion of the district's SCE funds which must be spent in Title I eligible areas as determined in subdivision (6) to all Title I eligible schools which are also eligible to receive SCE funds such that the same percentage of students eligible to participate in SCE programs is served in each eligible school; e.g., if there are sufficient funds to serve 60 percent of the eligible students in all Title I eligible schools, then SCE funds would be allocated to serve 60 percent of the eligible students in each eligible Title I school.

(8) Allocate the portion of the district's SCE funds which may be spent in non-Title I eligible areas (the amount remaining after subtracting SCE funds allocated to Title I schools as determined in subdivision (6) to all non-Title I eligible schools which are eligible to receive SCE funds such that the same percentage of students eligible to participate in SCE programs are served in each eligible school; e.g., if there are sufficient funds to serve 60 percent of the eligible students in all non-Title I eligible schools, then SCE funds would be allocated to serve 60 percent of the eligible students in each eligible non-Title I school.

(9) Allocate Title I funds to Title I eligible schools and students in accordance with Title I law and regulations.

(10) If Title I eligible schools are skipped for purposes of receiving Title I funds because their programs for educationally disadvantaged students are funded by SCE, these Title I eligible schools must receive the same nature and scope of service as those which would have otherwise been provided under Title I.

(b) Alternative 2:

(1) Identify the schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4410.

(2) Identify students who meet the district criterion for participation in SCE programs in accordance with section 4414.

(3) Identify all students meeting the criterion established in subdivision (2) who reside in attendance areas of schools eligible for SCE funds according to the criterion established in subdivision (1).

(4) Determine a level of funding per participant which is in accordance with section 4416 and section 4420.

(5) Compute the percentage of students who meet the district criterion for participation in SCE programs who reside in Title I eligible attendance areas.

(6) Determine the amount of SCE funds to be allocated for SCE programs serving participating students who reside in Title I eligible attendance areas such that the percentage of SCE funds allocated to Title I eligible areas is at least as great as the percentage of SCE participating students computed in subdivision (5).

(7) Rank schools eligible for SCE funds which are in Title I eligible areas according to section 4411.

(8) Allocate the portion of SCE funds which may be spent in non-Title I eligible areas (the amount remaining after subtracting SCE funds allocated to Title I eligible schools as determined in subdivision (6) to schools in the order established in subdivision (9). For each such school receiving an allocation (except for the last school to receive funds), the amount allocated must be sufficient to serve all students who meet the district criterion for participation.

(9) Allocate Title I funds to Title I eligible schools and students in accordance with Title I law and regulations.

(10) If Title I eligible schools are skipped for purposes of receiving Title I funds because their programs for educationally disadvantaged students are funded by SCE, these Title I eligible schools must receive the same nature and scope of service as those which would have otherwise been provided under Title I.

(11) If Title I eligible schools are skipped for purposes of receiving Title I funds because their programs for educationally disadvantaged students are funded by SCE, Title I services must be provided to qualifying nonpublic school students who reside within an area skipped such that the services provided are comparable to the services provided to public school students served by SCE funds. The total number of nonpublic school participants served by Title I must be determined without regard to the availability of SCE funds. Services to nonpublic school students shall be provided to eligible areas in Title I rank order.

(c) Alternative 3:

(1) Identify the schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4410.

(2) Identify students who meet the district criterion for participation in SCE programs in accordance with section 4414.

(3) Rank schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4411.

(4) Determine a level of funding per participant which is in accordance with section 4416 and section 4420.

(5) Allocate SCE funds to schools in the order established in subdivision (3). For each such school receiving an allocation (except for the lowest ranked school to receive funds), the amount allocated must be sufficient to serve all students who meet the district criterion for participation.

(6) Allocate Title I funds to Title I schools in Title I rank order. However, any Title I schools receiving SCE funds for all eligible students identified as participants pursuant to subdivision (5) shall be skipped for the purposes of receiving Title I funds.

(7) Programs in Title I eligible schools skipped for the purposes of receiving Title I funds pursuant to subdivision (6) must provide services of the same nature and scope as those that would otherwise be provided under Title I.

(8) The level of funding per participant established pursuant to section 4416 of this chapter for Title I schools receiving SCE funds must be at least as high as the level of funding per participant in schools which receive Title I alone.

(9) Title I services must be provided to qualifying nonpublic school students who reside within an area skipped under subdivision (6) such that the services provided are comparable to the services provided to public school students served with SCE funds. The total number of nonpublic school participants served by Title I must be determined without regard to the availability of SCE funds. Services to nonpublic school students shall be provided to eligible areas in Title I rank order.

(d) Alternative 4:

(1) Identify the schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4410.

(2) Identify students who meet the district criterion for participation in SCE programs in accordance with section 4414.

(3) Rank schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4411.

(4) Determine a level of funding per participant in accordance with section 4416 and section 4420 such that schools eligible for both Title I and SCE funds receive a combination of Title I and SCE funds.

(5) Allocate SCE funds to schools in the order established in subdivision (3). For each such school receiving an allocation (except for the lowest ranked school to receive funds), the amount allocated must be sufficient to serve all students who meet the district criterion for participation.

(6) Allocate Title I funds to Title I eligible schools in Title I rank order by allocating Title I funds in addition to SCE funds such that the total state and federal compensatory education funds per participant reach the level per participant determined in subdivision (4).

(7) Title I eligible schools that receive a combination of Title I and SCE funds must be allocated at least the same combined level of funding per participant as Title I eligible schools that are allocated Title I funds alone.

(e) Alternative 5:

(1) Select a grade span to be served by SCE funds.

(2) Identify the schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4410, which include the grade spans selected in subdivision (1).

(3) Rank schools eligible for SCE funds in accordance with section 4411 which contains the grade spans selected in subdivision (1).

(4) Determine a level of funding per participant which is in accordance with sections 4416 and 4420.

(5) Allocate SCE funds to schools in the order established in subdivision (4). For each such school receiving an allocation (except for the lowest ranked school to receive funds), the amount allocated must be sufficient to serve all students who meet the district criterion for participation in the grade span selected.

(6) Select a grade span to be served by Title I funds which is not served with SCE funds.

(7) Allocate Title I funds to Title I grade spans in Title I rank order.

(8) SCE programs in Title I eligible grades skipped for the purposes of receiving Title I funds pursuant to subdivision (6) must provide services of the same nature and scope as those that would otherwise be provided under Title I.

(9) Title I services must be provided to qualifying nonpublic school students who reside within an area or are in a grade skipped under subdivision (7) such that the services are comparable to services provided to public school students served with SCE funds. The total number of nonpublic school participants served by Title I must be determined without regard to the availability of state funding. Services to nonpublic school students shall be provided to eligible areas in Title I rank order.

(f) Alternative 6:

(1) Determine a method of allocation which is consistent with section 4420(a). The allocation procedure used must be described in detail in the district's consolidated application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54004, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54004.5 and 54004.7, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 4422. Evaluation Plan.

Each school plan shall include an evaluation plan which addresses, at a minimum, the areas specified in Education Code section 54006. The California Department of Education shall specify administratively, through required planning and reporting procedures, the minimum criteria for each school-level evaluation plan. The minimum criteria shall include: a general framework of accepted evaluation procedures such that the school advisory council and local governing board will have information adequate to carry out their responsibilities; provision for such information as will be necessary to enable the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education to carry out their responsibilities pursuant to sections 54005 and 54006.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54004, Education Code. Reference: Section 54006, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 4423. Advisory Councils.

Each participating school district shall establish a district advisory council and shall also establish a school advisory council at each participating school. Advisory councils established pursuant to this article shall comply with the ESEA, Title I, law and regulations pertaining to advisory councils. These councils shall include broad representation of the parent population served by this district or school respectively including socio-economic and ethnic groups represented in the district or school attendance area.

(a) If Title I services are provided to students in nonpublic schools, each nonpublic school system with such students must be given the opportunity to submit the name of a candidate(s) for the election of the district advisory council.

(b) A nonpublic system may establish advisory councils at its schools which receive Title I services.

(c) Applications for funds under this chapter must contain a certification of participation in the Title I/SCE planning process as follows:

(1) District Application--the district advisory council chairperson;

(2) School-level plans--the school advisory council chairperson;

(3) The District Application--Nonpublic Schools section--a representative for the Nonpublic Schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 2735; 45 C.F.R. 116a.25.

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§ 4424. Comparability of Services.

(a) After July 1, 1979, in accordance with procedures established by the California Department of Education, an application of a local educational agency (LEA) for grants under section 54420 of the California Education Code shall not be approved, nor payments made of SCE funds under a previously approved application of such agency, unless that LEA has demonstrated that exclusive of local, state, and federal categorical funding, including School Improvement Programs, State Compensatory Education Programs, and programs pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 4 of this division:

(1) The number of children enrolled per full-time equivalent classroom teacher and teacher's aide in schools pursuant to this section is not more than 105 percent of the average number of pupils per teacher and teacher's aide in all public schools serving comparable grade levels in the applicant's district, or

(2) The annual expenditure per child for salaries per full-time equivalent teacher and teacher's aide, exclusive of that portion of salary based on longevity, in schools providing programs pursuant to this section is not less than 95 percent of expenditures per child in all public schools serving comparable grade levels in the applicant's district, or

(3) The district can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) that the resources per pupil enrolled in each school pursuant to this section is not less than the resources per pupil in all of the schools within the district serving comparable grade levels.

(b) After comparability has been demonstrated pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, and with prior approval of the SSPI, a LEA experiencing high student mobility need not make adjustments in order to maintain comparability unless the percentage amount computed under subdivision (a)(1) is more than 110 or the percentage amount computed under subdivision (a)(2) is less than 90.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 54005, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54000-54005, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 2736; and 34 C.F.R. Section 201.120.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-14-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 16).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 4425. California State Preschool Program.

California State Preschool Education Program funds are directed at children of low-income families. Preschool classes may be operated by any public agency or any private agency which meets eligibility requirements. Classes may be operated without regard to specific school sites, but preferably should be established in target areas to serve children who reside within the attendance areas of schools eligible for ESEA, Title I, or State Compensatory Education funds.

In order for children to be eligible for entrance into a State Preschool Education Program, the children must have reached their third birthday and have not yet reached the legally eligible age for kindergarten.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 54004-54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 8320, Education Code.

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§ 4426. Maintenance of Effort.

Districts maintaining programs under this chapter shall assure that the sum of local and state apportionment resources utilized in programs for participating students has not been reduced. The following standards apply:

(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (d) of this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may approve an application from a Local Education Agency (LEA) or state agency for state compensatory education funds only if it is demonstrated in the application that its expenditures of state and local funds for the education of children, either on an aggregate or average daily attendance basis, are not less for the first fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the agency is applying for funds than for the second preceding fiscal year.

(b) In demonstrating compliance with the requirement in subdivision (a) of this section, only the following expenditures may be included in the computation:

(1) Expenditures by object classifications 1000 through 5000 series in the California School Accounting Manual, 1980 Edition, except expenditures for community service classes, and

(2) Expenditures of federal funds received under Public Law 874 (School Assistance in Federally Affected Areas).

(c) In determining compliance with the requirement in subdivision (a) of this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may disregard a decrease of less than ten percent in allowable expenditures from the second preceding fiscal year to the first preceding fiscal year.

(d) Upon written application, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may determine that the LEA or state agency is in substantial compliance with the requirement in subdivision (a) of this section, provided, the applicant demonstrates that any decrease in allowable expenditures from the second preceding fiscal year to the first preceding fiscal year did not result in any decrease in the level of services provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54001, Education Code; and 20 USC 2736, 34 CFR 200.60-200.61.

History

1. New section filed 4-14-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 16).

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§ 4500. Low Income Schoolwide Programs.

EIA funds and/or local funds may be used to satisfy the requirement of Section 20 U.S.C. 2753(b)(7)(B) pertaining to low income schoolwide programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54004, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. 2812. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 2751.

History

1. New Chapter 7 (Sections 4500-4503) filed 9-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36).

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§ 4501. Low Achievement Schoolwide Programs.

(a) A school district may, after reviewing advice from the district parent advisory council established under Section 4423, use a portion of its EIA funds to satisfy the requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of Chapters 5, 6, or 7 of this division, a school district may use a portion of its EIA funds and/or local funds to meet the needs of educationally disadvantaged students by improving the entire educational program in a school in which not less than 75 percent of the students are educationally disadvantaged (in accordance with criteria used by the school district to satisfy the requirements of Section 4415) if the requirements of subsection (c) are met.

(c) A school may be designated for a schoolwide program under subsection (b) if:

(1) A plan has been developed meeting the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 2753(b)(1), (2), (3), (5), and (6);

(2) The plan has been approved by the school advisory council established under Section 4423;

(3) In the case of a school district in which there are one or more schools described in subsection (b) and there are also one or more other participating schools, the local educational agency makes EIA funds available for children in such schools described in subsection (b) in amounts which, per educationally disadvantaged child served, equal or exceed the amount of such funds made available per educationally disadvantaged child served in such other schools;

(4) EIA funds may be provided to such schools in amounts which, per child served who is not educationally disadvantaged, equal the amount of funds provided under this section which, per educationally disadvantaged child served, are made available for children in such schools; and

(5) The average per-pupil expenditure in schools described in subsection (b) (excluding amounts expended under this section) for the fiscal year in which the plan is to be carried out will not be less than such expenditure in such schools in the previous fiscal year.

(d) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may approve the plan of any local educational agency for a schoolwide program if that plan meets the requirements of subsection (c).

(e) For any school with an approved plan under this section, the local school district shall be relieved of requirements with respect to:

(1) Maintaining separate accounting records for each funding source,

(2) Identifying particular students as being eligible to participate, and

(3) Demonstrating that services provided from those funding sources are supplementary to the base program. The local district shall, however, demonstrate that the services provided in such schools are substantially greater than services furnished to schools without funding and shall meet all other school plan requirements contained in law and regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 54004-54005, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 2753.

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§ 4502. Improvement of School Security.

School districts may request that the Superintendent of Public Instruction approve a specific portion of the EIA funds they receive be designated for expenditure for noninstructional costs to improve school security. Such noninstructional expenditures may be used to meet costs arising from incidents of vandalism, necessary security costs, insurance costs, and/or other costs directly related to school security. In such application, school districts will specify the amounts of such funds and the purpose of such expenditures. No school district shall request an amount for such purposes which exceeds the portion of $2,000,000 that the student population (K-12) of such district represents of the student population (K-12) of the state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54007, Education Code. Reference: Section 54007, Education Code.

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§ 4503. Alternative Program Options for Special Needs.

(a) EIA funds may be used to carry out any or all of the three alternative special program options permitted by this section subject to the provisions of subsection (b).

(b) Program options permitted by subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section may only be exercised if:

(1) The school parent advisory council has approved and the district parent advisory council has reviewed the implementation of such option.

(2) The school proposing to exercise such option is a school which is participating in the state compensatory education program.

(3) Not more than 25 percent of a district's EIA allocation is expended to carry out the program options authorized by this section and the schoolwide program options authorized by Sections 4500 and 4501.

(4) A schoolwide needs assessment has been conducted to determine the necessity of providing such option(s).

(c) Students who have been eligible and have participated in compensatory education programs in accordance with the objective criterion established by the district pursuant to Sections 4414 and 4415 may continue to participate in such services, even though such student no longer meets the objective criterion, if such student met the objective criterion in either of the two preceding fiscal years.

(d) In schools with more than 50 percent of their students from low income families (determined in accordance with Section 4412), students who do not meet the objective criterion established by the district pursuant to Sections 4414 and 4415, but who test below the 90th percentile (as established through the use of the appropriate test instruments pursuant to Section 4414) may be eligible to receive excess cost services in order that they may be assisted in reaching their full potential.

(e) If adequately documented in a schoolwide needs assessment, a participating SCE school may use EIA funds to conduct a schoolwide project which is explicitly designed to provide assistance to the educationally disadvantaged students attending such schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54005, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.1, Education Code.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 54020, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.7, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 8 (Sections 4300-4305) filed 9-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36). For history of former chapter, see Registers 78, No. 20; 77, No. 39; and 75, No. 21.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 54020, Education Code. Reference: Section 54004.7, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 9 (Articles 1-4; Sections 4310-4322, not consecutive) filed 9-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36). For history of former chapter, see Registers 78, No. 20; 77, No. 39; and 77, No. 13.

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History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Article 1 (Sections 5480-5485) to Article 7 (Sections 80130-80132) of Chapter 1 of Part VIII, filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 21; and Register 70, No. 17.

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§ 5500. Statement a Condition to Employment.

The governing board shall not employ a person in a position requiring certification qualifications unless the person first files with the governing board his statement in writing that he has not entered into a valid contract of employment with the governing board of another school district which will in any way conflict with his employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 2: Sections 23919, 33031, 44839 and 44843, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 5500-5504) filed 9-23-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Article 1 (§§ 5500-5504) renumbering to Article 2 filed 4-22-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 17).

3. New Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 2. Employment and Dismissal > § 5501. Filing of Notice of Employment.
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§ 5501. Filing of Notice of Employment.

The notice of employment required by Education Code Section 44843 shall identify the school district, shall be signed by the authorized official or officials of the school district, shall be in the number of copies specified by the county superintendent, and shall contain at least the following data for each employee:

(a) Name.

(b) Position filled.

(c) Classification (substitute, temporary, probationary, permanent).

(d) Effective date and terminal date of employment.

(e) Rate of salary (per school month, calendar month, day, hour).

(f) Major accounting class, as shown in Part I of the California School Accounting Manual, to which the salary will be charged.

The notice may contain such additional data as the governing board and the county superintendent agree upon.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 5502. Filing of Notice of Physical Examination for Employment of Retired Persons.

The governing board shall on or before employing a retired person for a position described in Education Code Section 44839.5 require evidence that he or she has passed the physical examination required by Education Code Section 44839.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44839.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 44839.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-16-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 42).

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§ 5503. Physical Examination for Employment of Retired Persons.

(a) The physical examination prescribed by the State Board pursuant to Education Code Section 44839.5 is an examination by a physician and surgeon licensed to practice in California that will enable the examining physician and surgeon to ascertain whether or not the person is free from infectious or contagious disease, including an examination for tuberculosis made in the manner described in Education Code Section 49406.

The physician's certificate, showing that the employee was examined and that the person was found free from active tuberculosis and from any other contagious or infectious disease, shall be filed with the county superintendent of schools and a duplicate or photographic copy shall be filed with the employing school district. A notice from a public health agency or unit of the Tuberculosis Association that indicates freedom from active tuberculosis may be substituted for that part of the physicians certificate relating to tuberculosis. The examination shall have been made within six months of filing of the completed certificate with both the county superintendent of schools and employing school district.

(b) The certificate shall be in substantially the following form:

CERTIFICATION OF FREEDOM FROM CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASE

I hereby certify that:

(1) I am licensed to practice as a physician and surgeon in California.

(2) On the date shown herein below I examined __________, who gave __________ as his (her) date of birth and __________ as his (her) address. On that date I found him (her) to be free from any contagious or infectious disease including freedom from active tuberculosis. __________(Date), 19___

__________________________________________________

Physician and Surgeon

The following authorization signed by the person examined shall be set forth below the certificate:

AUTHORIZATION

Dr. ______________________________:

You are hereby authorized to give to the State Board of Education, any county superintendent of schools, the governing board of a school district to which the undersigned has applied for employment, and representatives of any of them, any and all information you may have regarding my physical or mental condition, including but not being limited to the history, findings, diagnosis, treatment given, present condition, and prognosis.

____________________, 19___	

	Date	Signature of Person Examined

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44839.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 44839.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-16-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 42).

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§ 5504. Medical Certification Procedures.

(a) The governing board of each school district and the county superintendent of schools office shall provide a pre-employment medical examination form and related information as prescribed in this section to persons being employed for the first time in a California school district or county office in a position requiring certification requirements in accordance with section 44839 of the Education Code.

(b) The governing board or office of the county superintendent of schools shall also develop a brief statement of functions involved in the position for which the applicant will be employed and attach it to the medical certification form for the guidance of the physician. Functions should be described in terms of activities which may be performed such as: teaching physical education; being able to readily move about the classroom and playground; climbing flights of stairs or operating mechanical equipment.

(c) The governing board of each school district and the county superintendent of schools office shall use the following medical certificate or a similar certificate developed locally and approved by the California Department of Education:

CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS FOR FIRST EMPLOYMENT IN A CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT OR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OFFICE

______________________________(Name) School District; County Office

Name:	Last	First	Middle
Address:	Street	City	Zip Code

To the Physician:

The medical examination required of a person employed in a certificated position for the first time in a California School District or County Superintendent of Schools Office to determine freedom from any disabling disease unfitting the person to instruct or associate with children should be evaluated on the basis of the function which will be required of the applicant upon employment. A brief description of functions is attached to this form.

Disabling disease should be considered in terms of:

(1) Evidence of lack of ability to demonstrate average physical and emotional capacity for the functions involved.

(2) Evidence of disability which periodically may disable the individual; for example, rheumatoid arthritis, uncontrolled diabetes, asthma.

(3) Evidence of long term disability which may progressively deteriorate; for example, malignancy, Multiple Sclerosis.

			Details

Check Every Item YES NO	(Relate to functions to be performed)

1.	Is there evidence of disabling disease of the musculo-skeletal, cardio-vascular, nervous, gastro-intestinal, genito-urinary, endocrine systems? ______		
2.	Is there evidence of disabling disease affecting vision, hearing or speech? ______		
3.	Is there evidence of disabling metabolic disease? ______		
4.	Is there evidence of infectious disease in a communicable stage? ______		
5.	Is there evidence of drug dependency including alcoholism? ______		
6.	Is there evidence of any other disabling disease? ______		

On the basis of my medical examination on (date) ____________ the above named individual is free from disabling disease, except as noted above, which I believe unfits the individual to instruct, in the position for which application is being made, or to associate with children.

		/

		Signature of Physician	Date	

					

		/

		Name of Physician (print)	License #

To be returned by the examining physician directly to the school district or County Office requesting the examination.

(d) The governing board of each district or county superintendent of schools office shall determine, on the basis of information on the medical examination form, whether or not the applicant is free from any disabling disease unfitting the applicant to perform the functions, required in the position for which application is being made, or to associate with children.

(e) The governing board of a school district or the county superintendent of schools office may require certificated employees to undergo a periodic medical examination by a licensed physician and surgeon to determine that the employee is free from any communicable disease unfitting the employee to instruct or associate with children. Such examination shall be at the expense of the school district and may be recorded in a locally developed medical referral form.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44843, Education Code. Reference: Section 44843, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Section 5505 to Section 5504 filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45). For history of former Section 5504, see Register 78, No. 45.

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (c) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 5530. Moral Supervision.

All certificated personnel shall exercise careful supervision of the moral conditions in their respective schools. The governing board, principals, and other certificated personnel shall not tolerate any act of a pupil described in Section 301.

Credits

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 5530, 5531, 5550-5556, 5570 and 5590) filed 9-23-69 effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

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§ 5531. Supervision of Extracurricular Activities of Pupils.

All social activities of pupils, wherever held, if conducted under the name or auspices of a public school or of any class or organization thereof, shall be under the direct supervision of certificated employees of a district or an office of a county superintendent of schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33031(c) and 33352, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. New subsection (b) filed 7-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 8-26-82; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 6-29-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 26).

5. Amendment filed 8-5-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 32).

6. Amendment filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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§ 5532. Employment of Noncertificated Athletic Coaches. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35160, Education Code. Reference: Section 33352, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-5-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 32).

2. Repealer filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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§ 5550. Principal.

The governing board of each school district shall employ a principal for each school of the district who may also be a teacher. One person may be employed as principal of more than one school. In a one-teacher school the teacher is the principal.

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§ 5551. Administration of School.

The principal is responsible for the supervision and administration of his school.

Credits

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Chapter” was renamed to “Subchapter”; “Division” was renamed to “Chapter”; and “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

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§ 5552. Playground Supervision.

Where playground supervision is not otherwise provided, the principal of each school shall provide for the supervision by certificated employees of the conduct and safety, and for the direction of the play, of the pupils of the school who are on the school grounds during recess and other intermissions and before and after school.

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§ 5553. Dissemination of Information.

(a) The principal of a school shall inform all employees in the school of the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 2 (pupils). He shall inform all certificated employees of the provisions of this chapter.

(b)The principal of the school shall inform, or cause to be informed of the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 2 (pupils) all pupils of the school in a way that the principal deems appropriate to the grade level of the pupils.

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§ 5554. Records to Be Kept on File by All Principals in the Office of the School. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 32001, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 5555. Additional Records Kept by High School Principals. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51200, 51269, 60260-60265, and 60400, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 5556. Reports to the State Department of Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 10043, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 5570. When School Shall Be Open and Teachers Present.

Unless otherwise provided by rule of the governing board of the school district, teachers are required to be present at their respective rooms, and to open them for admission of the pupils, not less than 30 minutes before the time prescribed for commencing school.

All teachers shall observe punctually the hours fixed by regulation of the governing board of the school district for opening and closing school.

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§ 5580. Library Records.

The district superintendent (or principal if there is no superintendent) shall keep or cause to be kept the following school library records:

(a) Records of the acquisition of all school library materials which, with reasonable care and use, may be expected to last more than one year. Such records shall be kept in a book or card file provided for the purpose and shall include the name of the author, or other appropriate identification, the title, and the date recorded.

(b) An index, by name of author, title, and subjects, of all materials described in (a). If no author is identifiable, another appropriate entry may be substituted.

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§ 5590. Definitions.

(a) “Temporary athletic team coach” as used in this article implements the substance of Education Code Sections 35179.5 and 44919. A “temporary athletic team coach” is a certificated or noncertificated employee, other than a substitute employee, hired to supervise or instruct interscholastic athletic activities as a temporary employee in a limited assignment capacity. The term is applicable to a certificated employee who supervises or instructs interscholastic athletic activities in addition to his or her regular assignment.

(b) An “athletic team” as used in this article is any team participating in any interscholastic athletic competition.

(c) An “interscholastic athletic competition” as used in this article is an interscholastic competition involving two or more schools.

(d) A “valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card” as used in this article is an unexpired CPR card obtained by successfully completing either:

(1) One of the courses listed in Section 100026 of Title 22 of California Code of Regulations (CCR) (two options being a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation sponsored and/or approved by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross); or

(2) Subject to the conditions set out in this subsection below, a course from an entity which, in the judgment of the governing board of the school district, has provided the individual with CPR training that complies with the standards set out in Article 3 of Chapter 1.5 of Title 22 of the CCR, commencing with Section 100019.

(A) “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation” as it is used in this article shall conform to the definition of “cardiopulmonary resuscitation” as defined in Section 10006 of Title 22 of the CCR entailing standards promulgated by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

(B) An expired CPR or first aid card can be revalidated in accordance with the retraining requirement set out in Section 100025 of Title 22 of the CCR.

(e) A “valid first aid card” as used in this article is any unexpired first aid card obtained by successfully completing either:

(1) One of the courses listed in Section 100026 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) (one option being a course in first aid sponsored and/or approved by the American Red Cross); or

(2) Subject to the conditions set out in this subsection below, a course from an entity which, in the judgment of the governing board of the school district, has provided the individual with first aid training that complies with the standards set out in Article 3 of Chapter 1.5 of Title 22 of the CCR, commencing with Section 100019.

(A) “First aid” as it is used in this article shall conform to the definition of “first aid” as defined in Section 100008 of Title 22 of the CCR.

(B) An expired CPR or first aid card can be revalidated in accordance with the retraining requirements set out in Section 100025 of Title 22 of the CCR.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33353, 35179.5 and 44919(b), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 5590 to Section 5580, and new Section 5590 filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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§ 5591. Supervision of Athletic Team Activities.

(a) All athletic team activities, wherever held, if conducted under the name and auspices of a public school or of any class or organization thereof, may be under the direct supervision of a temporary athletic team coach. Effective July 1, 1988, coaches shall meet the requirements of section 5593.

(b) Noncertificated coaches shall have no authority to give grades to students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 35179.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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§ 5592. Use of Noncertificated Temporary Athletic Team Coach.

The governing board of any school district may use a noncertificated temporary athletic team coach as defined in Section 5590 to supervise and instruct in interscholastic athletic programs and activities subject to the following general conditions:

(a) The district shall not use any noncertificated temporary athletic team coach who has been convicted of any offense referred to in Education Code Sections 44010, 44011, or 44424 or any offense involving moral turpitude or evidencing unfitness to associate with children.

(b) The district has on file a written statement from a licensed physician or other authorized individual approved by the district that the noncertificated temporary athletic team coach is free from tuberculosis and any other contagious disease that would prohibit certificated teachers from teaching. The statement shall be renewed every four years.

(c) The noncertificated temporary athletic team coach complies with Section 5593.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 35179.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (a) and relettering following subsections filed 11-21-91 pursuant to section 100, title1, California Code of Regulations (Register 92, No. 8).

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§ 5593. Temporary Athletic Team Coach Qualifications and Competencies.

This section applies to any person serving at any grade level as a temporary athletic team coach.

(a) The district shall determine whether a temporary athletic team coach is knowledgeable and competent in the areas of:

(1) Care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic first aid and emergency procedures;

(2) Coaching techniques;

(3) Rules and regulations in the athletic activity being coached; and

(4) Child or adolescent psychology, whichever is appropriate to the grade level of the involved sports activity.

(b) The district shall establish a temporary athletic team coach's qualifications in each of the below specified four competency areas.

(1) Care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic sports injury first aid, and emergency procedures as evidenced by one or more of the following:

(A) Completion of a college-level course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card; or

(B) A valid sports injury certificate or first aid card, and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR card; or

(C) A valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I or II card; or

(D) A valid trainer's certification issued by the National or California Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA/CATA); or

(E) The person has had practical experience under the supervision of an athletic coach or trainer, or has assisted in team athletic training and conditioning, and has both valid CPR and first aid cards.

(2) Coaching theory and techniques in the sport or game being coached, as evidenced by one or more of the following:

(A) Completion of a college course in coaching theory and techniques; or

(B) Completion of in-service programs arranged by a school district or a county office of education; or

(C) Prior service as a student coach or assistant athletic coach in the sport or game being coached; or

(D) Prior coaching in community youth athletic programs in the sport to be coached; or

(E) Prior participation in organized competitive athletics at high school level or above in the sport to be coached.

(3) Knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the sport or game being coached, the league rules and, at the high school level, regulations of the CIF.

(4) Knowledge of child or adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation as evidenced by one or more of the following:

(A) Completion of a college-level course in child psychology for elementary school positions and adolescent or sports psychology for secondary school positions; or

(B) Completion of a seminar or workshop on human growth and development of youth; or

(C) Prior active involvement with youth in a school or community sports program.

(c) The school district superintendent may waive compliance with any one or more of the competencies described in subsection (a) provided that the person is enrolled in a program leading to acquisition of a competency. Until the competencies are met, the prospective coach shall serve under the immediate supervision of a fully qualified temporary athletic team coach.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33352 and 35179.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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§ 5594. Local Board Certification of Athletic Coaches.

At the first regular board meeting or within 30 days after selection of a temporary athletic team coach, whichever is sooner, the district superintendent shall certify to the local board of trustees that the provisions in section 5593 have been met. The board shall, by April 1 of each year, certify to the State Board of Education that the provisions of section 5593 have been met. Said certification form shall be prescribed by the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 35179.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 5595. Recertification of Temporary Athletic Team Coaches.

Once a district has determined that a coach meets the provisions of Section 5593, the district may recertify the coach.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 35179.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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§ 5596. Code of Ethical Conduct.

Each school district shall, no later than 90 days subsequent to the filing of this chapter with the Secretary of State, implement the following listed standards of ethical conduct for each temporary, probationary, or permanent employee of a school district providing supervisory and instructional services in interscholastic athletic programs and activities. Any specified person providing such services to the district shall:

(a) Show respect for players, officials and other coaches.

(b) Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.

(c) Establish and model fair play, sportsmanship, and proper conduct.

(d) Establish player safety and welfare as the highest priority.

(e) Provide proper supervision of students at all times.

(f) Use discretion when providing constructive criticism and when reprimanding players.

(g) Maintain consistency in requiring all players to adhere to the established rules and standards of the game to be played.

(h) Properly instruct players in the safe use of equipment.

(i) Avoid exerting undue influence on a pupil's decision to enroll in an athletic program at any public or private post-secondary educational institution.

(j) Avoid exerting undue influence on pupils to take lighter academic course(s) in order to be eligible to participate in athletics.

(k) Avoid suggesting, providing, o encouraging any athlete to use nonprescription drugs, anabolic steroids, or any substance to increase physical development or performance that is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, Surgeon General of the United States or American Medical Association.

(l) Avoid recruitment of athletes from other schools.

(m) Follow the rules of behavior and the procedures for crowd control as established by the local board of education and the league in which the district participates.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35179.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 35179.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-2-88; operative 12-2-88 (Register 88, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 3. Rights of Certificated Personnel > § 5600. Duty-Free Lunch Period.
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§ 5600. Duty-Free Lunch Period.

The duty-free lunch period for teachers and other certificated employees required by Education Code Section 44813 shall be not less than 30 minutes. It shall be allowed as near noon as is reasonably possible.

If the principal leaves the school premises during his duty-free lunch period, he shall leave the vice-principal or other certificated employee in charge.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44813, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 3 ( §§ 5600, 5601) filed 9-23-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 5601. Transfer of Accumulated Sick Leave of Certificated Employees.

As used in this section, “accumulated sick leave” means a leave of absence for illness or injury that is earned under Education Code section 44978 but is unused. A transfer of accumulated sick leave (1) from any of the following--a California school district, county superintendent of schools, or the California Department of Education (CDE) to any of the following--a school district (except a community college district), county superintendent of schools, or the CDE; or (2) from the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing or the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to a school district (except a community college district), or county superintendent of schools is authorized by Education Code sections 44979, 44980 and 44982, provided the certificated employee meets the eligibility requirements stated therein. The transfer shall be accomplished as follows:

(a) The person who accumulated the leave, using a form furnished or prescribed by the CDE, requests his former employing agency to send his new employing agency a written statement of his accumulated sick leave.

(b) Upon receipt of the request, the former employing agency forthwith transmits to the new employing agency a statement of the person's accumulated sick leave certified to be true and correct by the officer or employee of the former employing agency who is charged with maintaining employee attendance records.

(c) The new employing agency credits the person with the accumulated sick leave set forth in the certified statement. Any transfer of sick leave to the CDE shall be subject to the limitations specified by Education Code section 44982. [FN*]

[FN*]

Refer to regulations affecting transfer to California Community Colleges or the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. See regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, Title 5, CCR, Part VI.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44979, 44980 and 44982, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and footnote filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 5710. Application for a Scholarship Grant for Teachers of Reading.

An application for a scholarship grant described in Education Code section 54170 shall be made upon forms prescribed and furnished by the California Department of Education. The application shall:

(a) Specify the institution which the applicant proposes to attend.

(b) Specify the course or courses in which the applicant proposes to enroll.

(c) State that if the scholarship is granted the applicant will enroll for credit in the course or courses so specified and will use the money only for tuition, living expenses, and other necessary educational costs at the institution.

(d) Specify whether the applicant will attend a regular session or a summer session, and, in either case, the beginning and closing dates of classroom work for the session shown in the catalogue of the institution conducting it.

(e) Have attached the statement of the chief administrative officer of the district in which the applicant is employed, or by such officer of any other school district, either that the applicant has been nominated, or if the applicant successfully completes the course described in the application he will be nominated, for the position of specialist teacher by the district and will be employed by that district during the following school year. (For this purpose, it is assumed that the applicant will pass the examination for “teacher specialist.”)

(f) Have attached to it a statement of the salary at which the applicant is employed, an estimate of other annual income received, and other information regarding income and expenses, as a basis of determination by the CDE of the financial need of the applicant.

(g) Include such information as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction may specify as a basis for determining the potential of the applicant to profit from the proposed course of study and to improve the reading program in any school in which he is employed to perform services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 54171 and 56053, Education Code. Reference: Section 56050, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer of Article 1 (Sections 5700-5706) and renumbering of Article 2 (Sections 5710-5712) to Article 1 filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsections (f)-(g) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 5711. Review of Application; Recommendation.

An application for a scholarship grant shall be reviewed by the Department. Such review and the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be made on the basis of the following criteria:

(a) The application is complete.

(b) The course or courses in which the applicant proposes to enroll are designed to improve the teaching of reading and have been approved by the State Board of Education.

(c) The course or courses of study in which the applicant will enroll for credit total at least six semester hours. An application proposing enrollment in a course or courses totaling less than six semester hours may be accepted if the Department finds that the course or courses require an amount of time spent in classroom or other instruction equal to that usually required for six semester hours of credit or that the instruction proposed will be of sufficient scope, sequence, and depth to compare favorably with the content of courses for which six semester hours are given.

(d) The need of the district by which the applicant is or will be employed for specialized programs in the teaching of reading is great.

(e) The applicant has the potential to profit from the proposed course of study and will make a substantial contribution to the reading program of any district which he may serve.

(f) The financial need of the applicant is such that he would be unlikely to enroll in, and complete, the course of study without the aid of the scholarship.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 5712. Use or Return of Scholarship.

Scholarship money shall be used only to meet expenses in connection with attendance at colleges and universities approved by the State Board for purposes of Section 54171 of the Education Code and for enrollment in courses approved by the Department.

If a scholarship is granted and the $250 is paid to the applicant, but the applicant is, for any reason, unable or unwilling to proceed with enrollment and completion of the course, the recipient of the award shall repay the $250 to the State Board, unless the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall find that the recipient actually enrolled in the course but for reasons beyond his control was unable to complete it.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 5720. Applicable Provisions of Article 1.

The provisions of Article 1 of this chapter apply to guaranteed loans to teachers of educationally handicapped minors authorized by Education Code Sections 56060 through 56064 (hereinafter called Section 56060 Loans).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 56063, Education Code. Issuing Agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Article 3 (§§ 5720, 5721, 5722) filed 3-27-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 13).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Article 3 (Sections 5720-5722) to Article 2 filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 5721. Approval of Specialized Preparation.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction will issue, with the application for a loan, a list of institutions offering specialized preparation that he approves as designed to develop competencies for teaching educationally handicapped minors. The applicant shall choose specialized preparation at an institution so listed.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction will consider for listing only colleges and universities that meet both of the following requirements:

(a) They are approved by the State Board of Education (or comparable agency in state other than California) for preparing candidates for a teaching credential.

(b) They offer a program of specialized preparation in teaching educationally handicapped minors or portions of such a program in conjunction with a program of specialized preparation for teaching physically handicapped or mentally handicapped minors.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 4. Grants of Financial Assistance to Certificated Personnel > Article 2. Loans to Teachers of Educationally Handicapped Minors for Specialized Preparation During the Summer (Section 56060 Loans) > § 5722. Repayment of Loans.
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§ 5722. Repayment of Loans.

A loan made pursuant to this article shall be repaid to the Department of Education in accordance with instructions on the application form (Form No. SE-34) furnished by the Department. The loan shall be repaid in five (5) equal annual installments, beginning on the first day of July following the summer the recipient undertook the preparation for which the loan was made, and on July 1 of each year thereafter until paid. For good cause shown by the recipient, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may postpone the due date of any installment.

In order to receive the 20 percent credit authorized by Education Code Section 56063 in lieu of payment of an installment, the recipient shall present evidence that he taught educationally handicapped minors in the California public schools for the school year immediately preceding the July 1 when that installment is due. For the purposes of Education Code Section 56063 and this section, a “year” of teaching means teaching for the minimum school day applicable to the level taught for at least 75% of the number of days the regular schools of the district were maintained in the school year.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 5. Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program > § 6000. Definitions.
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§ 6000. Definitions.

For purposes of the Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program pursuant to Education Code sections 44579-44579.4 the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Certificated classroom teacher” as used in Education Code section 44579.1(c)(1) means an employee of the school district or county office of education, employed in a position or positions requiring certification qualifications, whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in classrooms of the schools of that school district or county office of education. Certificated classroom teacher may include a substitute only if the employee or employees whom the substitute is replacing are not included for purposes of the Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program.

(b) “Certificated teaching assistant” as used in Education Code section 44579.1(c)(1) means a classified employee of the school district or county office of education who possesses a certificate issued pursuant to Education Code section 10020 and who is assigned to work in the classroom under the immediate supervision of a certificated classroom teacher.

(c) “Classified classroom instructional aide” as used in Education Code section 44579.1(c)(1) means a classified employee of the school district or county office of education, employed in a position or positions as defined in Education Code section 45343 whose duties require him or her to assist certificated classroom teachers in the classroom in the supervision and instruction of pupils.

(d) “Classroom instructional aide and assistant” as used in Education Code section 44579.1(c)(2) means an employee of a charter school who is assigned to assist a classroom teacher in the classroom in the supervision and instruction of pupils.

(e) “Classroom teacher” as used in Education Code section 44579.1(c)(2) means an employee of a charter school in a position or positions whose duties require him or her to provide direct instruction to pupils in classrooms of the charter school. Classroom teacher may include a substitute only if the employee or employees whom the substitute is replacing are not included for purposes of the Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program.

(f) “Core curriculum areas” as used in Education Code section 44579.1 means those areas of study specified in Education Code sections 51210(a) through (g) and 51220(a) through (j).

(g) “Number of teacher-days attendance” as used in Education Code section 44579.2(a)(3) means the sum of the full staff development days of attendance of the qualified classroom teachers, classroom instructional aides and teaching assistants of the school district, charter school, or county office of education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 44579.1(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 10020, 41401, 44579-44579.4, 45343, 51210 and 51220, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 5 (sections 6000-6001) and section filed 2-2-98 as an emergency; operative 2-2-98 (Register 98, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Subchapter 5 (sections 6000-6001) and section repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 43).

3. New subchapter 5 (sections 6000-6002) and section filed 10-23-98 as an emergency; operative 10-23-98 (Register 98, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-22-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-23-98 order, including amendment of subsection (e), transmitted to OAL 2-9-99 and filed 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 5. Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program > § 6001. Records of Attendance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I369675B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 6001. Records of Attendance.

“Records of attendance” as used in Education Code 44579.1(e) shall include a certification by a school district official that the contemporaneous record of attendance correctly represents the full days of attendance claimed for each of the participants claimed in Section 6002.

Each school district, charter school and county office of education participating in the Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program shall maintain a certification of the contemporaneous record of attendance of the eligible participants who attended each full staff development day for which the school district, charter school and county office of education requests grant funding pursuant to Education Code sections 44579-44579.4. If a single staff development day is conducted over several calendar days, the contemporaneous records must evidence that each eligible school district, charter school or county office of education employee who participated in the staff development day was present for the equivalent of a full-time instructional work day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 44579.1(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44579-44579.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-2-98 as an emergency; operative 2-2-98 (Register 98, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 43).

3. New section filed 10-23-98 as an emergency; operative 10-23-98 (Register 98, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-22-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-23-98 order transmitted to OAL 2-9-99 and filed 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 5. Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program > § 6002. Method of Application for Funds.
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§ 6002. Method of Application for Funds.

To receive funding, eligible school districts, charter schools and county offices of education shall complete and file with the California Department of Education an Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program Application for Funding and certification (November 1998).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 44579.1(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44579.1 and 44579.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-23-98 as an emergency; operative 10-23-98 (Register 98, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-22-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-23-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 2-9-99 and filed 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 6. Positions Requiring Certification Qualifications [Renumbered] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 6, Subch. 6, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Chapter 6 (Sections 5800-5802) to Article 6 (Sections 80125-80127) of Chapter 1 of Part VIII, filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 34.

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36A0AEE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 6100. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6319(a) and 7801(23); Section 44275.4, Education Code; Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965, as amended, Title VI, Part B; Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance January 16, 2004; and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 Federal Register of August 14, 2006.

History

1. New subchapter 7 (articles 1-6, sections 6100-6125), article 1 (section 6100) and section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (j) and amendment of Note filed 11-15-2004; operative 11-15-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2008; operative 6-20-2008 (Register 2008, No. 21).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 7 (articles 1-6, sections 6100-6126), article 1 (section 6100) and section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 2. Elementary Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6101. Elementary Teachers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36A47F734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 6101. Elementary Teachers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 6101-6104) and section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 2 (sections 6101-6105) and section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 2. Elementary Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6102. Elementary Teachers New to the Profession. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36A6C9634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T07:46:16.911355+00:00
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§ 6102. Elementary Teachers New to the Profession. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 2. Elementary Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6103. Elementary Teachers Not New to the Profession. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36A913534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:17:51.726854+00:00
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§ 6103. Elementary Teachers Not New to the Profession. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 2. Elementary Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6104. High Objective Uniform State Standard Evaluation (HOUSSE). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36AB5D434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 6104. High Objective Uniform State Standard Evaluation (HOUSSE). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a); Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002; and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 Federal Register of August 14, 2006.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2008; operative 6-20-2008 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 2. Elementary Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6105. Subject Matter Verification Process for Middle and High School Level Teachers in Special Settings. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36ADCE424C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 6105. Subject Matter Verification Process for Middle and High School Level Teachers in Special Settings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a); Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002; and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 Federal Register of August 14, 2006.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2008; operative 6-20-2008 (Register 2008, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 3. Middle and High School Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6110. Middle and High School Teachers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36B129A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:06.938036+00:00
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§ 6110. Middle and High School Teachers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 6110-6112) and section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 6-5-2006; operative 6-5-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 3 (sections 6110-6113) and section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 3. Middle and High School Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6111. Middle and High School Teachers New to the Profession. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36B373934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:10.854570+00:00
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§ 6111. Middle and High School Teachers New to the Profession. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Designation of first paragraph as subsection (a) and new subsection (b) filed 11-15-2005; operative 11-15-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 2005, No. 46).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 3. Middle and High School Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6112. Middle and High School Teachers Not New to the Profession. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36B60BA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:14.889753+00:00
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§ 6112. Middle and High School Teachers Not New to the Profession. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Amendment of subsections (1) and (7) filed 6-5-2006; operative 6-5-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 3. Middle and High School Level Teachers [Repealed] > § 6113. Middle and High School Teachers Rural Flexibility. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36B8A3B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:18.729265+00:00
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§ 6113. Middle and High School Teachers Rural Flexibility. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance August 5, 2005.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2006; operative 6-5-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 4. State Certification Not Meeting NCLB Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > § 6115. State Certification Not Meeting NCLB Teacher Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36BC9B514C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:26.135076+00:00
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§ 6115. State Certification Not Meeting NCLB Teacher Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6319(a) and 7801(23); Section 44275.4, Education Code; and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance January 16, 2004.

History

1. New article 4 (section 6115) and section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Amendment of article heading and section heading, repealer of subsection (2), subsection renumbering and amendment of Note filed 11-15-2004; operative 11-15-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 47).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 4 (sections 6115-6116) and section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 4. State Certification Not Meeting NCLB Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > § 6116. Teachers with Supplementary Authorizations and Local Teaching Assignment Options. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36BF0C544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:30.219599+00:00
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§ 6116. Teachers with Supplementary Authorizations and Local Teaching Assignment Options. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6319(a) and 7801(23); and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance January 16, 2004.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-2004; operative 11-15-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 5. One-Time Compliance [Repealed] > § 6120. One-Time Compliance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36C2B5D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:18:38.011114+00:00
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§ 6120. One-Time Compliance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 7801(23), 20 USC 6319(a) and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance December 19, 2002.

History

1. New article 5 (section 6120) and section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 5 (section 6120) and section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 6. Teachers from Out-of-State [Repealed] > § 6125. Teachers from Out-of-State. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36C686634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:29:30.089601+00:00
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§ 6125. Teachers from Out-of-State. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6319(a) and 7801(23); Section 44275.4, Education Code; and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance January 16, 2004.

History

1. New article 6 (section 6125) and section filed 2-27-2004; operative 2-27-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-15-2004; operative 11-15-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 47).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 6 (sections 6125-6126) and section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 6. Certified Personnel > Subchapter 7. NO Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements [Repealed] > Article 6. Teachers from Out-of-State [Repealed] > § 6126. International Teachers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36C993A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 6126. International Teachers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6319(a) and 7801(23); and Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Draft Guidance January 16, 2004.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-2004; operative 11-15-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-5-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 17. Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 [Renumbered] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 17, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I83E877524C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:40:29.280954+00:00
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History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Subchapter 17, Articles 1-5 (Sections 5900-5991, not consecutive) to Part VIII, Chapter 1, Articles 1-4 (Sections 80000-80095, not consecutive), filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 44, No. 33, No. 21, No. 13; Registers 76, No. 49, No. 43, No. 25, No. 21, No. 17, No. 12, No. 5; Registers 75, No. 27, No. 25, No. 16; Registers 74, No. 51, No. 45; and Register 73, No. 26.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 18.1. Credentials Authorized by the Licensing of Certificated Personnel Law of 1961 [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 18.1, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I83F7B9924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:40:43.149155+00:00
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History

1. Repealer of Subchapter 18.1 (Sections 6100-6562, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2). For history of former Subchapter 18.1, see Registers 63, Nos. 9 and 25; 64, No. 17; 65, No. 12; 66, Nos. 5 and 23; 67, Nos. 16, 24 and 38; 68, Nos. 7, 23, 39, 44 and 48; 69, Nos. 3, 16, 20 and 21; 70, Nos. 3, 13, 25, 29 and 50; 72, No. 43; and 75, No. 39. Subchapter 18.1 originally filed 5-31-63; designated effective 1-1-64.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 18.2. Restricted Credentials [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 18.2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8400BA424C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:40:50.336003+00:00
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History

1. Repealer of Subchapter 18.2 (Sections 6570-6604, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2). For history of former Subchapter 18.2, see Registers 67, No. 51; 68, No. 48; and 70, Nos. 3 and 13.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 18.3. Internship Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Education Internship Act of 1967, as Amended [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 18.3, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I840BB6C14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 152 and 13225, Education Code.

History

1. Transfer of Subchapter 18.3 of Chapter 1 to Division 7, Chapter 1, with same section numbers, filed 1-14-70 (Register 70, No. 3). For prior history see Register 67, No. 51 and 68, No. 48.

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 3-23-70 (Register 70, No. 13).

3. Repealer of Subchapter 18.3 (Sections 6620-6624) filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 18.4. Provisional and Miscellaneous Credentials [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 18.4, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8412BBA24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:51:49.371953+00:00
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History

1. Repealer of Subchapter 18.4 (Sections 6630-6675, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2). For history of former Subchapter 18.4, see Registers 70, Nos. 25 and 27; 71, Nos. 25 and 28; 72, Nos. 25 and 40; 78, Nos. 10 and 22.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 18. All Prior Credentials and Life Diplomas of Any Kind Whatsoever [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 18, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I83EFF1624C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:40:36.216214+00:00
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History

1. Repealer of subchapter 18 (articles 1-9, sections 6000-6097, nonconsecutive) filed 3-26-81; operative 4-25-81 (Register 81, No. 13). For prior history, see Register 80, No. 3 and Register 80, No. 5.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 19. Validation of Service Without a Credential [Renumbered] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 19, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I84194B534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:51:56.226744+00:00
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History

1. Redesignation from chapter 2 of part I (section 6680) to chapter 5 of part VIII (sections 80600-80606, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2). For prior history, see Registers 70, No. 9 and 68, No. 7.

2. Editorial redesignation only of former chapter 2 to subchapter 19 due to reformatting of the California Code of Regulations (Register 90, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 7. Credentials and Institutions Preparing Candidates for Credentials [Repealed] > Subchapter 20. Accreditation of Teacher Education Institutions for Teacher Certification Purposes [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 7, Subch. 20, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I842029254C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:52:02.925287+00:00
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Note: Authority cited for chapter 3 (sections 6685-6692 and 6694-6699): Section 13101, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of subchapter 3.5, sections 800-807 and 820-826, to division 7, chapter 3, sections 6685-6692 and 6694-6699, respectively (Register 70, No. 9). For prior history, see Registers 54, No. 11; No. 12; and 63, No. 18.

2. Repealer of chapter 3 (sections 6685-6699, not consecutive) filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Editorial redesignation only of former chapter 3 to subchapter 20 due to reformatting of the California Code of Regulations (Register 90, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 9, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I842691C14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T08:52:10.424355+00:00
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* For State Board procedures relating to text books, see Div. 20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2.1. Acquisition of Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9527. Free Instructional Materials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I376203144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 9527. Free Instructional Materials.

(a) In order to comply with the statutory requirement that publishers provide any instructional materials free of charge in this state to the same extent as that received by any state or school district in the United States, publishers shall post on their website a list of any free instructional materials that they have agreed to provide to a county office of education, district board, elementary school, middle school or high school within 10 days of entering into such an agreement. Publishers shall maintain this list on their websites through the next biennial price adjustment referenced in Education Code section 60223, at which time the statutory requirement regarding the instructional materials on the list shall end.

(b) The publisher shall provide the CDE with the URL to their list of free instructional materials, and the CDE shall post on its website a direct hyperlink to the URL provided by the publisher.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Section 60061, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2.2 (sections 9527-9530) and section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Repealer of article 2.2 heading, relocation and amendment of article 2.1 heading from section 9515 to section 9527, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2.1. Acquisition of Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9528. Alternate Formats of Adopted Instructional Materials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3765FAB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 9528. Alternate Formats of Adopted Instructional Materials.

(a) Publishers may submit alternate formats of adopted instructional materials to the CDE for approval at any time during the period of adoption.

(b) Alternate formats of adopted instructional materials shall include:

(1) instructional materials that are identical in content to adopted instructional materials, but that are different in physical format, and

(2) translations of adopted instructional materials into other languages. Translations of adopted instructional materials into other languages may include different literary selections that are equivalent in content to those contained in the English version.

(c) Submissions of alternate formats shall be reviewed as follows:

(1) For approval of an alternate physical format, the CDE staff will review submitted materials to confirm that the content is identical to the adopted instructional materials.

(2) For approval of alternate formats in languages other than English, the CDE will employ qualified CDE staff or contract with experts in the alternate language to review the materials to confirm that the translation is accurate and to determine if the materials are equivalent in content to the adopted instructional materials. Different literary selections must be approved by the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200 and 60222, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 2-27-97; operative 3-29-97 (Register 97, No. 9).

3. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2.1. Acquisition of Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9529. New Editions of Adopted Instructional Materials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I376A19634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T11:52:54.191929+00:00
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§ 9529. New Editions of Adopted Instructional Materials.

(a) Upon written request by a publisher, the CDE may approve a new edition of an adopted instructional material to replace the original adopted edition, provided that:

(1) Changes contained in the new edition are so minimal that both the new edition and the original adopted edition may be used together in a classroom environment. No additional content may be included in the new edition

(2) All changes comply with the social content standards set forth in the publication entitled Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content, 2013 Edition, as referenced in section 9518. The price of the new edition is equal to or lower than the price of the original adopted edition.

(b) Upgrades of technology-based materials that do not contain content changes can be made by publishers without CDE approval, unless the upgrade results in a new ISBN or identifier.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60040-60044, 60061, 60222 and 60223, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) filed 11-28-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2.1. Acquisition of Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9530. School District Ordering of Instructional Materials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I376D74C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 9530. School District Ordering of Instructional Materials.

Each school district shall purchase adopted instructional materials directly from publishers. With respect to the purchase of adopted instructional materials by a school district, the publisher shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Instructional materials furnished and delivered to the school district by the publisher shall conform to and be of the same quality of workmanship as the instructional materials submitted for adoption.

(b) Upon request by any school district, a publisher shall provide a copy of any manufacturing standards and specifications for instructional materials with which the publisher is currently in compliance.

(c) Should the publisher discontinue an instructional material before its adoption expiration date, upon receipt of a written request from a district that has purchased the discontinued instructional materials, the publisher shall buy back from the school district all of the instructional materials discontinued and any instructional materials designed to be used with the discontinued instructional material. The publisher shall buy back the instructional materials at the price in effect pursuant to the purchase order or agreement at the time when the instructional materials were purchased.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60061 and 60061.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2.3. Instructional Materials Funding [Repealed] > § 9531. Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program: Expenditure Policy Percentages and 24 Month Purchasing Requirement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I377193734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 9531. Instructional Materials Funding Realignment Program: Expenditure Policy Percentages and 24 Month Purchasing Requirement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60005, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60040-60045, 60048, 60119, 60200, 60242, 60242.5, 60400, 60421, 60422 and 60605, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2.3 (sections 9531-9532) and section filed 1-16-2003 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2003 (Register 2003, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-16-2003 order, including amendment of subsection (a)(3) and Note, transmitted to OAL 5-12-2003 and filed 6-16-2003 (Register 2003, No. 25).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-8-2005; operative 6-8-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 2.3 (sections 9531-9532) and repealing section filed 5-31-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2.3. Instructional Materials Funding [Repealed] > § 9532. School District or Charter School in Its First Year of Operation or of Expanding Grade Levels at a School Site. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I377404734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 9532. School District or Charter School in its First Year of Operation or of Expanding Grade Levels at a School Site. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60005, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47652 and 60421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2003 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2003 (Register 2003, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-16-2003 order transmitted to OAL 5-12-2003 and filed 6-16-2003 (Register 2003, No. 25).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-31-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2. Adoption of Curriculum Frameworks, Evaluation Criteria and Instructional Materials — Procedures > § 9510.5. Internal Governance of the Commission.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36FB52004C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 9510.5. Internal Governance of the Commission.

The Commission, through its own bylaws, approved by the SBE, shall provide for its internal governance, including, but not limited to, the election of its officers and the establishment of its subcommittees and advisory groups.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005, 60204 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Section 33003 and 60206, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 2. Adoption of Curriculum Frameworks, Evaluation Criteria and Instructional Materials — Procedures > § 9510. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36F203334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:25:06.247811+00:00
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§ 9510. Definitions.

For purposes of curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria and instructional materials adoptions, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Adoption Report” is the final report reflecting the State Board of Education's (SBE) action on instructional materials submitted for adoption.

(b) “CDE” is the California Department of Education.

(c) “Commission” is the Instructional Quality Commission as referenced in Education Code section 33530.

(d) “Commission Advisory Report” is produced by the Commission to indicate whether each set of instructional materials submitted for adoption meets the content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria, and social content standards for a particular adoption. The Commission Advisory Report shall include, at a minimum:

(1) a recommendation for or against the adoption of each set of instructional materials, and

(2) if applicable, a list of edits and corrections that should be made to the instructional materials as a condition of adoption.

(e) “Commissioner” is an individual appointed to the Commission, pursuant to Education Code section 33530.

(f) “Content Standards” are those adopted by the SBE, pursuant to Education Code section 60605, et seq.

(g) “Deliberations” means the time set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events when Content Review Experts (CREs) and Instructional Materials Reviewers (IMRs) assemble into review panels and meet in open publicly-noticed meetings to discuss and make recommendations regarding the instructional materials submitted for adoption.

(h) “Edits and corrections” are changes that must be made to submitted instructional materials to meet the social content standards, to ensure accuracy, or to achieve clarity and that are minimal in number, and include, but are not limited to:

(1) Misquoted content standards;

(2) Imprecise definitions;

(3) Mislabeled pictures or objects;

(4) Grammatical errors or misspellings;

(5) Simple factual errors;

(6) Computational errors.

(i) “Evaluation criteria” are adopted by the SBE for the evaluation of submitted instructional materials, pursuant to Education Code section 60005(c)(2).

(j) “Executive Committee” is a subcommittee of the Commission that is comprised of the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Commission and three other Commissioners chosen by the Commission, with the primary purpose of advising the Commission on issues related to internal governance of the Commission and its subcommittees and advisory groups.

(k) “Facilitator” is a Commissioner, former Commissioner, IMR or CDE employee assigned by the Commission to help each IMR/CRE review panel organize and reach consensus during deliberations. The SBE must approve the participation of any facilitator who is not a current Commissioner. Facilitators shall be trained by CDE staff, Commissioners, SBE members, or other parties approved by SBE, during publicly-noticed meetings prior to deliberations.

(l) “Free instructional materials” refer to instructional materials provided at no cost by a publisher to a county office of education, district board, elementary school, middle school or high school.

(m) “IMR/CRE Report of Findings” is compiled by CDE and contains the determinations of all the IMR and CRE review panels as to whether the instructional materials reviewed by each panel meet the content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria, and social content standards for a particular adoption. The report shall include, at a minimum:

(1) a recommendation for or against the adoption of each set of instructional materials, and

(2) if applicable, a list of edits and corrections that should be made to the instructional materials as a condition of adoption.

(n) “Invitation to Submit Instructional Materials” (Invitation to Submit) is the document prepared by the CDE for each instructional materials adoption that:

(1) identifies the applicable content standards, curriculum framework and evaluation criteria for the adoption;

(2) sets out the statutes, regulations, and timelines that govern the adoption process; and

(3) invites publishers to participate in the process.

(o) “Learning Resources Display Center” (LRDC) is where instructional materials, curriculum frameworks and evaluation criteria that are submitted for adoption shall be available for public viewing, pursuant to Education Code section 60202.

(p) “Period of adoption” is the length of time established by the SBE, as set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events, that instructional materials adopted by the SBE shall be available for procurement, pursuant to Education Code section 60200(i).

(q) “Publisher” is any company, person, or entity that submits instructional materials for adoption.

(r) “Rewrites” are extensive changes that would need to be made to instructional materials in order for them to meet the content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria or social content standards and include, but are not limited to:

(1) Revising a section, chapter or entire page;

(2) Adding new content;

(3) Moving materials from one grade level to another.

(s) “Schedule of Significant Events” is a timeline adopted by the SBE for each instructional materials adoption that sets out the dates for key events that will take place during the adoption. The Schedule of Significant Events is included in the Invitation to Submit document and is posted on the CDE Web Site.

(t) “Social content standards” are those set forth in the publication entitled Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content, 2013 Edition, incorporated by reference.

(u) “Standards and evaluation criteria maps” are templates prepared by the CDE and approved by the SBE for each adoption that must be completed by publishers submitting instructional materials for adoption and are designed to determine if instructional materials meet the content standards and evaluation criteria. The standards and evaluation criteria maps are available on the CDE Web site.

(v) “Subject Matter Committees” are subcommittees of the Commission composed of Commissioners, whose members are selected by the Commission, each with the primary purpose of assisting the Commission in making recommendations on matters related to a particular subject matter area and shall exist for the following subject matter areas:

(1) Foreign Language

(2) History-Social Science

(3) Mathematics

(4) Physical Education

(5) English Language Arts/English Language Development

(6) Science

(7) Visual/Performing Arts

(8) Health

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33530, 60010, 60048, 60061, 60200, 60202, 60204 and 60605, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article heading and section heading, new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10). For prior history of section, see Register 2001, No. 4.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending and reordering subsections (c), (d), (e) and (f) and amending subsections (j)-(k) and (v) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

3. Amendment of subsections (s)-(u) and (v)(5) filed 11-28-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 48).

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§ 9511. Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Establishment, Composition and Membership Qualifications.

(a) At the SBE's request, the Commission shall recommend a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE.

(b) The SBE may establish a Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (CFCC) to assist in the process of developing a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria for a particular content field and to make a recommendation to the Subject Matter Committee, Commission and SBE regarding a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria.

(c) When the SBE requests that the Commission recommend a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria, the CDE shall convene four public focus groups of educators in different regions of California to provide comment to the Commission, the CFCC (if established), and the SBE.

(d) The CFCC shall be composed of a minimum of 9 to a maximum of 20 members appointed by the SBE.

(e) The Commission shall make recommendations to the SBE on appointing CFCC members according to the qualifications stated below. The SBE may also consider recommendations from CDE, SBE staff, members of the SBE and the public according to the qualifications stated below.

(f) A majority of CFCC members, at the time of appointment, shall be teachers who teach students in kindergarten or grades 1-12 and have a “professional” credential (5 CCR 80001) under state law, and meet the definition of “highly qualified” (20 USC 7801(23)) under federal law. At least one such teacher shall have experience in providing instruction to English Learners, and at least one such teacher shall have experience in providing instruction to students with disabilities.

(g) CFCC members who are teachers as described in subsection (f) above shall have experience with, and expertise in, standards-based educational programs and practices in the content field under consideration.

(h) At least one CFCC member shall be a Content Review Expert (CRE) and shall meet the qualifications set forth in section 9512.

(i) Other CFCC members may be administrators, parents, local school board members, teachers not described in the first sentence of subsection (f) above, and members of the public.

(j) The SBE shall appoint CFCC members who are reflective of the various ethnic groups, types of school districts, and regions in California.

(k) CFCC members shall receive training and information during publicly-noticed meetings from any of the following as recommended by the Commission and approved by the SBE:

(1) Current and former CDE staff, Commissioners, SBE members and CREs;

(2) Subject matter experts whose qualifications are consistent with those for CREs as set forth in section 9512.

(l) CFCC members shall serve until they make their recommendations to the Commission and SBE.

(m) All CFCC members operate under the guidance and at the pleasure of the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005, 60200 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33530 and 60204, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-92; operative 10-12-92. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 92, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-28-96; operative 9-27-96 (Register 96, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-22-2001; operative 2-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 4).

4. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(c), (e), (k)-(k)(1) and (l) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9512. Appointment of Instructional Materials Reviewers and Content Review Experts.

(a) The SBE shall appoint Instructional Material Reviewers (IMRs) and Content Review Experts (CREs) to serve as advisors to the Commission and SBE, in the review of instructional materials submitted for adoption. At least one CRE shall also be appointed to participate on each CFCC.

(b) The Commission shall make recommendations to the SBE on appointing IMRs and CREs according to the qualifications stated below. The SBE may also consider recommendations from CDE, SBE staff, members of the SBE and the public according to the qualifications stated below.

(c) A majority of IMRs, at the time of appointment, shall be teachers who teach students in kindergarten or grades 1-12 and have a “professional” credential under (5 CCR 80001) state law, and who have experience with, and expertise in, standards-based-educational programs and practices in the content field under consideration. At least one such teacher shall have experience in providing instruction to English Learners, and at least one such teacher shall have experience in providing instruction to students with disabilities.

(d) Other IMRs may be administrators, parents, local school board members, teachers not described in the first sentence of subsection (c) above, and members of the public.

(e) When the instructional materials, or curriculum frameworks and evaluation criteria, considered for adoption are in a content field other than English language arts and visual/performing arts, the CREs shall hold a doctoral degree in that field or related field.

(f) When the instructional materials, or curriculum frameworks and evaluation criteria, considered for adoption are (1) in the content field of English language arts or visual/performing arts, the CREs shall have a masters degree or higher in that field and 5 or more years of experience with, and expertise in, standards-based educational programs and practices in that field, or (2) in the content field of English language arts, a doctoral degree in that field.

(g) The SBE shall appoint IMRs and CREs who are reflective of the various ethnic groups, types of school districts, and regions in California.

(h) IMRs and CREs shall receive training and information during publicly-noticed meetings from any of the following as recommended by the Commission and approved by the SBE:

(1) Current and former CDE staff, Commissioners, SBE members and CREs;

(2) Subject matter experts whose qualifications are consistent with those for CREs as set forth in this section.

(i) IMRs and CREs shall serve until the SBE acts to adopt or not adopt the submitted instructional materials. CREs who are appointed to serve on a CFCC shall serve until the CFCC makes its recommendations to the Commission and SBE.

(j) All IMRs and CREs operate under the guidance and at the pleasure of the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005, 60200 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33530 and 60204, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b), (h)-(h)(1) and (i) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (e)-(f) filed 11-28-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 48).

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§ 9513. Application Process for Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee Members, Instructional Materials Reviewers and Content Review Experts.

(a) At least 45 days before the scheduled date of appointment by the SBE, the CDE shall distribute application forms, approved as to form by the SBE, to become a CFCC member, an IMR, or a CRE to districts, county offices, Learning Resources Display Centers (LRDCs) and others upon request, as well as post the application forms on the CDE Web site, to ensure sufficient time for interested parties to complete and submit applications to the Commission.

(b) The CDE shall assist the Subject Matter Committee and the Commission in reviewing all the submitted applications to ensure applications are complete.

(c) All completed applications, with the exception of personal information, shall be available for viewing at the CDE and SBE during normal business hours and at every publicly-noticed meeting at which the applications are considered.

(d) Prior to the SBE taking any action to appoint applicants, a list of the applicants' names and respective employers, if applicable, shall be posted on the CDE Web site and provided to the SBE. Upon action by the SBE, the list shall be updated to indicate whether or not each applicant was appointed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005, 60200 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33530 and 60204, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 11-28-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 48).

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§ 9514. Prohibited Communications.

(a) Publishers or their representatives shall not communicate with facilitators, IMRs and CREs, during their tenure, and facilitators, IMRs and CREs, during their tenure, shall not communicate with publishers or their representatives, about anything related to the evaluation or adoption of instructional materials submitted for adoption, other than when publishers are making presentations or public comment in open publicly-noticed meetings. When publishers or their representatives, or facilitators, IMRs or CREs, make a prohibited communication, the SBE may take corrective action, including disqualification of the publisher, facilitator and IMR/CRE from further participation in the adoption.

(b) Publishers, or their representatives, shall not communicate with Commissioners about anything related to the evaluation or adoption of instructional materials, other than during the times for public comment in open publicly-noticed meetings, or other than through written submissions addressed to all Commissioners in care of the Executive Director of the Commission, between the date set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events when instructional materials are delivered to IMRs, CREs and LRDCs and the date when the SBE takes action to adopt. When publishers or their representatives, or commissioners make a prohibited communication, the SBE may take corrective action, including disqualification of the publisher and the Commissioner from further participation in the adoption.

(c) Notwithstanding the above prohibitions, facilitators, IMRs, CREs, and Commissioners may contact publishers for technical assistance in using electronic instructional materials.

(d) Notwithstanding the above prohibitions, publishers or their representatives may communicate with the chairperson, or designee, of the Commission or the chairperson, or designee, of the Subject Matter Committee involved in the adoption during the time set forth for deliberations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33530, 60200 and 60204, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)-(d) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9515. Public Inspection of, and Comment on, Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria.

(a) Prior to recommending a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE, the Commission shall:

(1) direct the appropriate Subject Matter Committee to consider the draft curriculum framework and evaluation criteria developed by the CFCC, if applicable, and submit its recommendation to the Commission;

(2) consider the recommendation from the Subject Matter Committee;

(3) approve a draft curriculum framework and evaluation criteria and make it available for public review and comment for a minimum of 60 days. The CDE shall ensure that the draft curriculum framework and evaluation criteria is posted on the CDE website for the entire period, and available at the LRDCs during this period; and

(4) hold at least one publicly-noticed meeting to receive comment on the draft curriculum framework and evaluation criteria as referenced below.

(b) Any comment from a member of the public regarding a draft curriculum framework and evaluation criteria that is received by the Executive Director of the Commission not later than 14 days prior to the date set for the publicly-noticed meeting at which the Commission is scheduled to consider whether to recommend the draft curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE for adoption, will be distributed to members of the Commission not later than 3 days before the meeting. Notice of the 14-day deadline, and the Executive Director's mail, email, and facsimile addresses, shall be posted on the CDE website and at the LRDCs at least 60 days before the meeting.

(c) After the Commission recommends a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE for adoption, the CDE shall ensure that the recommended curriculum framework and evaluation criteria is posted on the CDE website for a 60-day period, and available at the LRDCs during this period, for public review and comment prior to consideration by SBE for adoption.

(d) Nothing in this section shall restrict a member of the public from directly addressing a state body at any publicly-noticed meeting, orally or in writing, relating to a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202 and 60204, Education Code; Section 11125.7, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 2.1 (sections 9515-9524) and section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. New subsection (f) and amendment of Note filed 12-8-2004; operative 1-7-2005 (Register 2004, No. 50).

3. Amendment relocating article 2.1 heading from section 9515 to section 9527, amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(a)(1) and (b)-(c) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9516. Public Meetings Held by the Commission and the SBE Regarding Curriculum Frameworks and Evaluation Criteria.

(a) Prior to recommending a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE for adoption, the Commission shall hold at least one publicly-noticed meeting. To recommend a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria to the SBE, the Commission must conduct a roll call vote with at least 9 affirmative votes required for the recommendation, or at least 10 affirmative votes required for the recommendation when all 18 commissioners vote.

(b) Prior to adopting a curriculum framework and evaluation criteria, the SBE shall receive the recommendation of the Commission and hold at least one publicly-noticed meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200 and 60204, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9517.1. Follow-Up Adoptions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, a follow-up adoption means any adoption of basic instructional materials other than the primary adoption that occurs within the eight-year cycle established pursuant to Education Code section 60200.

(b) Any State Board of Education (SBE) follow-up adoption shall be conducted according to the following requirements:

(1) California Department of Education (CDE) staff may survey publishers to determine publisher interest in participating in a follow-up adoption.

(A) The survey shall be posted on the CDE Web site and distributed to all publishers known to produce basic instructional materials in that subject.

(B) The survey shall be conducted in a manner deemed appropriate by the CDE.

(2) CDE staff shall prepare the following documents for review by the Instructional Quality Commission and approval of the SBE at a public meeting:

(A) A Schedule of Significant Events specific to the follow-up adoption;

(B) Instructional Materials Reviewer (IMRl) and Content Review Expert (CRE) applications for the follow-up adoption that are similar in content to the IMR and CRE applications used in the primary adoption in that subject area, as set forth in section 9513;

(C) A notice of intent to hold a follow-up adoption with the information specified in section 9517.1(b)(3)(A) and (B);

(3) A notice of intent to hold a follow-up adoption in a given subject area shall be posted on the CDE Web site and distributed to all publishers known to produce basic instructional materials in that subject.

The notice shall include:

(A) A Schedule of Significant Events.

(B) A statement that each publisher choosing to participate will be charged a fee as described in section 9517.1(b)(5) or (6).

(4) Each publisher shall provide a statement of intent to submit to the CDE in accordance with the dates set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events that specifies the following:

(A) Number of programs that the publisher will submit.

(B) Number of grade levels covered by each program.

(5) Based on the information included in a publisher's statement of intent to submit, the CDE shall assess a fee of $8,000 per grade level for each program submitted for review. The fee shall be payable by the publisher even if the publisher subsequently chooses to withdraw a program or reduce the number of grade levels submitted for review.

(6) A “small publisher” as defined in Education Code section 60227, may request a reduction of the fee by submitting documentation in accordance with the date set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events that includes the following:

(A) A statement of earnings for the most recent three fiscal years.

(B) Number of full-time employees excluding contracted employees.

(C) A statement verifying that the small publisher is not dominant in its field for the subject matter being submitted for follow-up adoption.

(c) Instructional materials approved by the SBE in a follow-up adoption shall be added to the existing adoption list for that subject and remain on the list until the established expiration date for that list pursuant to Education Code section 60200.

(d) Follow-up adoptions shall be based on the curriculum framework and evaluation criteria issued for the primary adoption. The following procedures for the adoption of instructional materials for the primary adoption, as set forth in sections 9510, 9512, 9513, 9514, 9517, 9517.2, 9518, 9519, 9521, 9522, 9523, 9524 and 9525, are also applicable to follow-up adoptions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60200(b), 60200(o) and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200, 60201, 60202, 60204, 60206, 60221, 60222 and 60227, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-7-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 45). For prior history, see Register 2016, No. 23.

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§ 9517.2. Textbook Weight Standards.

(a) For the purposes of this section, a “textbook” means a book adopted by a governing board for use by students as the principal learning resource for a course.

(b) The following maximum weight standards are in effect for each student textbook in elementary and secondary schools:

(1) Grades K-4: Three Pounds

(2) Grades 5-8: Four Pounds

(3) Grades 9-12: Five Pounds

(c) Publishers and manufacturers submitting textbooks for adoption by the State Board of Education for kindergarten through grade eight that exceed the maximum weight standards listed above shall provide at least one alternative for lighter weight materials with identical content. These lighter weight alternatives may include, but are not limited to, split volumes, electronic editions, softcover editions or other alternate physical formats. The lighter weight alternative must be identified by the publisher when they submit their textbooks to the California Department of Education (CDE) as part of the instructional materials adoption.

(d) For materials for grades nine through twelve, the availability of lighter weight alternatives must be disclosed to local education agencies prior to local governing board adoption of textbooks.

(e) The following are exceptions to the maximum weight standards listed in subdivision (b) above:

(1) Materials prepared in large-print, Braille, or other materials specifically designed to provide accessibility for students with disabilities. This includes the materials prepared by the CDE's Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology.

(2) Textbooks that are only used in the classroom, and are not required to be carried home or to other locations by students, are not subject to the maximum weight standards. This exception does not exempt districts from the requirements of Education Code section 60119.

(3) Textbooks that are primarily for use by the teacher are not subject to the maximum weight standards, unless students are required to carry the materials home or to other locations as part of the intended use of those textbooks.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49415, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-27-2007; operative 9-26-2007 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 9517.3. Instructional Materials Adoptions.

(a) State Board of Education (SBE) adoptions of basic instructional materials shall be conducted according to the following requirements:

(1) CDE staff shall prepare the following documents for review and approval of the SBE at a public meeting:

(A) A Schedule of Significant Events specific to the subject matter adoption;

(B) A notice of intent to hold an adoption with the information specified in section 9517.3(a)(2)(A) and (B);

(2) A notice of intent to hold an adoption shall be posted on the CDE Web site and distributed to all publishers known to produce basic instructional materials in that subject.

The notice shall include:

(A) A Schedule of Significant Events.

(B) A statement that each publisher choosing to participate will be charged a fee as described in section 9517.3(a)(4).

(3) Each publisher shall provide a statement of intent to submit to the CDE in accordance with the dates set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events that specifies the following:

(A) Number of programs that the publisher will submit.

(B) Number of grade levels covered by each program.

(4) Based on the information included in a publisher's statement of intent to submit, the CDE shall assess a fee of $8,000 per grade level for each program submitted for review. The fee shall be payable by the publisher even if the publisher subsequently chooses to withdraw a program or reduce the number of grade levels submitted for review.

(5) A “small publisher” as defined in Education Code section 60213(d)(2), may request a reduction of the fee by submitting documentation in accordance with the date set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events, that includes the following:

(A) A statement of earnings for the most recent three fiscal years.

(B) A statement verifying the number of full-time employees excluding contracted employees.

(C) A statement verifying that the small publisher is independently owned or operated and is not dominant in its field for the subject matter being submitted.

(b) Adoptions shall follow all other procedures set forth in this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200 and 60213, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 26). For prior history, see Register 2013, No. 35.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-12-2017; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 2).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-11-2018; operative 1-11-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 2).

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§ 9517. Procedures for Submitting Instructional Materials for Adoption.

(a) The CDE shall provide a copy of the Invitation to Submit to every publisher that submits a request and also make it available on its website.

(b) Publishers shall adhere to all dates and times set forth in the Schedule of Significant Events, as approved by the SBE.

(c) On or before 5:00 p.m. on the date specified in the Schedule of Significant Events, publishers shall provide to the CDE a CD-ROM and hard copy containing the following submission information (Failure to meet this deadline shall result in disqualification of the instructional materials from further consideration in the current adoption unless the publisher can show the CDE that there were extenuating and compelling circumstances involving natural disasters or independent carriers beyond the control of the publisher.):

(1) A list of all instructional materials that will be submitted for adoption.

(2) A short narrative description of the instructional materials that will be submitted. The description should not exceed 6 pages, single spaced.

(3) A description of the technology requirements that will be necessary to review the submitted instructional materials.

(4) Contact information for the publisher's primary contact for the adoption, a California contact, and a contact for technology-based matters.

(d) Upon its determination that the submission information is complete, the CDE will request samples of all instructional materials for evaluation.

(e) On or before 5:00 P.M. on the date specified in the Schedule of Significant Events, publishers shall provide to the CDE completed standards and evaluation criteria maps on a CD-ROM and in hard copy for all instructional materials that have been accepted for evaluation.

(f) On or before 5:00 P.M. on the date specified in the Schedule of Significant Events, publishers shall deliver samples of all instructional materials that have been accepted for evaluation to the evaluators and locations specified by CDE. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in disqualification of the instructional materials from further consideration in the current adoption unless the publisher can show CDE that there were extenuating and compelling circumstances involving natural disasters or independent carriers beyond the control of the publisher.

(g) Publishers shall deliver all samples free of shipping, handling, sampling, or other charges.

(h) Publishers shall include in instructional materials submitted for adoption, only content standards approved by the SBE and specified in the evaluation criteria for the adoption. Adopted instructional materials shall not include references to national standards or standards from other states.

(i) Publishers shall list, in the teacher's edition and/or in the student's edition submitted for adoption, only authors, reviewers, consultants, advisors, field test teachers, and others who actually contributed to the development of the materials and the capacity in which they served.

(j) Publishers shall submit all instructional materials in the same physical form that will be offered for purchase during the adoption period with the following exceptions:

(1) Audio recordings may be submitted in manuscript form;

(2) Artwork may appear in black and white that will ultimately appear in color in the instructional materials offered for purchase during the adoption period.

(3) Alternate formats as described in section 9528.

(k) Except as described in sections 9528 and 9529, publishers shall not change or modify instructional materials after the date specified in the Schedule of Significant Events for delivery of instructional materials to IMRs, CREs and LRDCs. Instructional materials changed or modified after this delivery date shall be disqualified from consideration in the adoption unless the changes or modifications are approved by the SBE.

(l) On or before 5:00 p.m. of the date specified in the Schedule of Significant Events, publishers shall submit to the CDE price quotations for the sale of completed instructional materials, including all transportation costs.

(m) Publishers are discouraged from withdrawing their instructional materials from the adoption after the materials have been submitted. Any such withdrawal may be noted in the Commission Advisory Report and Adoption Report.

(n) Publishers shall not publicize in marketing materials any part of the IMR/CRE Report of Findings, Commission Advisory Report or the Adoption Report.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200, 60202, 60204, 60221 and 60222, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (h)-(j), new subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 12-8-2004; operative 1-7-2005 (Register 2004, No. 50).

3. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (m)-(n) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9518. Social Content Standards for All Instructional Materials Adoptions.

The social content standards in the publication entitled Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content, 2013 Edition, approved by the SBE on May 8, 2013, and maintained on the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/lc.asp, are incorporated in this section by reference and apply to all SBE adoptions of instructional materials in all subjects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005, 60048, 60200 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60040-60044, 60048, 60200 and 60200.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Amendment filed 11-28-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 48).

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§ 9519. Instructional Materials Review Panels and Commission Advisory Report.

(a) The CDE will propose and the Commission shall approve, for each adoption of instructional materials, the organization of IMRs and CREs into review panels, the assignment of instructional materials to be evaluated by each review panel, and the assignment of a facilitator to each review panel.

(b) Each review panel shall be composed of 5 to 15 IMRs and CREs, of which a majority must be IMRs who are teachers, as described in the first sentence of subsection (c) of section 9512, and at least 1 must be a CRE.

(c) Each review panel must evaluate instructional materials according to the SBE adopted content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria and social content standards.

(d) At the discretion of the chairperson of the Commission, the chairperson of the Subject Matter Committee involved in the adoption or the Executive Director of the Commission, a CRE or IMR with special expertise may respond to questions raised by review panels to which the CRE or IMR has not been assigned.

(e) Each review panel shall decide which instructional materials to recommend for adoption.

(f) Each review panel shall make recommendations as to edits and corrections that should be made to instructional materials.

(g) Review panels shall not recommend rewrites of instructional materials.

(h) Each review panel is encouraged to reach consensus on recommendations. If necessary, the panel will conduct a vote with a simple majority necessary to put forward a recommendation.

(i) The recommendations of the review panels shall be compiled by the CDE into a document titled “IMR/CRE Report of Findings” that shall be presented to the Commission. At least 10 days before the first meeting of the Commission that follows the issuance of the IMR/CRE Report of Findings, the CDE shall distribute the IMR/CRE Report of Findings to the Commission and post it on its website.

(j) The Commission, the CDE, the SBE, or SBE staff may call upon IMRs and CREs to assist the Commission or the SBE in understanding how instructional materials meet the content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria and social content standards. In the event that it is determined that other subject matter experts should be called upon to assist the Commission or the SBE in understanding how instructional materials meet the content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria and social content standards, such experts shall have qualifications that are consistent with those for CREs as set forth is section 9512 and shall be appointed by the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206 , Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200 and 60204 , Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (d) and (i)-(j) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9520. Written Statements to the Commission Regarding Instructional Materials and Curriculum Frameworks Submitted for Adoption. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60004, Education Code. Reference: Section 60202, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Repealer filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9521. Public Comments Regarding Content of Instructional Materials.

(a) Oral and written public comment, whenever submitted, addressing the content of instructional materials should specifically identify the instructional material and page number where the subject content appears and, if pertinent, provide a reason as to why the content is inaccurate or does not meet the content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria or social content standards and, if pertinent, suggest a correction to the identified problem.

(b) Any written comment from a member of the public regarding the content of instructional materials that is received by the Executive Director of the Commission not less than 14 days prior to the first date set for review panel deliberations in the Schedule of Significant Events, will be distributed to the review panel that is reviewing the instructional material that is the subject of the comment not less than 7 days before the first day of deliberations. Notice of these deadlines, and the Executive Director's mail, email, and facsimile addresses, shall be posted on the CDE website and at the LRDCs on the date when instructional materials being submitted for adoption are to be delivered to the LRDCs.

(c) Nothing in this section shall restrict a member of the public from directly addressing a state body, orally or in writing, at any publicly-noticed meeting relating to the adoption of instructional materials.

(d) During each day of deliberations there shall be at least two opportunities for public comment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200 and 60202, Education Code; Section 11125.7, Government Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-28-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 22).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9522. Presentation of Public Testimony.

At or before any public meeting related to the evaluation or adoption of a curriculum framework, evaluation criteria, or instructional materials, at which oral comments from the public are to be received, the chairperson or presiding member of the hearing body shall determine the total amount of time that will be devoted to hearing oral comments, and may determine the time to be allotted to each person or to each side of an issue.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Section 60200, Education Code; Section 11125.7, Government Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

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§ 9523. Display of Instructional Materials for Public Inspection.

(a) On or before the delivery date designated in the Schedule of Significant Events, publishers shall send instructional materials that are being submitted for adoption to LRDCs at the addresses indicated in the Invitation to Submit. Instructional materials that are submitted for adoption shall be displayed at the LRDCs at least until the date the SBE adopts instructional materials.

(b) Beginning with the first adoption that takes place after the Reading/Language Arts adoption that is currently scheduled to be completed in November 2008, on or before the delivery date designated in the schedule of significant events, publishers shall also provide CDE with a URL to those instructional materials intended for student use that are being submitted for adoption, and the CDE shall post on its website direct hyperlinks to the URLs provided by the publishers. The instructional materials posted on each publisher's website shall be identical to the hard copy version of the instructional materials submitted for adoption, except that copyrighted items that do not allow for posting online may be omitted and replaced by a description of the omitted item, and any online features that are absent from the hard copy version shall be identified.

(c) LRDCs shall ensure that instructional materials received are on display within three weeks after the date of receipt unless circumstances beyond the control of the LRDC prevent such display, in which case the instructional materials will be displayed within a reasonable amount of time.

(d) Instructional materials adopted by the SBE shall be available at LRDCs for a minimum of two years after the date of adoption.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60005 , Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202 and 60200(h), Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

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§ 9524. Public Meetings Held by the Commission and the State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Materials.

(a) Prior to recommending instructional materials to the SBE for adoption, the Commission shall do the following:

(1) Not more than 30 days after the issuance of the IMR/CRE Report of Findings, the Commission shall hold a publicly-noticed meeting during which any interested party may provide the Commission with written or oral comments regarding the submitted instructional materials and/or the recommendations contained in the IMR/CRE Report of Findings. The primary purpose of this publicly-noticed meeting is to afford the Commission an opportunity to receive comment from those who disagree with any part of the IMR/CRE Report of Findings. The complaining party, and any interested party adverse to the complaining party, shall be provided a full and fair opportunity to present comments.

(2) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Commission from having additional publicly-noticed meetings that the Commission deems necessary to receive additional input from members of the public or to utilize IMRs, CREs or other content experts as provided for in section 9519(j).

(3) Commissioners must evaluate instructional materials according to the SBE adopted content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria, and social content standards

(4) Not less than 30 days after the Commission meeting discussed in subdivision (a)(1) above, the Commission will hold a publicly-noticed meeting at which time it will adopt its recommendations to the SBE regarding instructional materials, and edits and corrections. To adopt its recommendations, the Commission must conduct a roll call vote with at least 9 affirmative votes required for the recommendations, or at least 10 affirmative votes required for the recommendations when all 18 commissioners vote.

(5) The Commission's recommendations shall be compiled into a document titled “Commission Advisory Report.” Those recommendations may be different than those of the review panels as contained in the IMR/CRE Report of Findings. The Commission shall not recommend rewrites of instructional materials. The Commission Advisory Report shall be presented to the SBE along with the IMR/CRE Report of Findings.

(b) Following the Commission meetings described above, the SBE will hold at least one publicly-noticed meeting before adopting both instructional materials and edits and corrections and issuing its Adoption Report.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200, 60203 and 60204, Education Code.

History

1. New section adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. New section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9525. Post Adoption Edits and Corrections Procedures.

(a) Following the action of the SBE on a specific instructional materials adoption, CDE staff will notify publishers, in writing, of any edits and corrections adopted by the SBE.

(b) Within 60 days of the SBE adopting instructional materials and edits and corrections, publishers shall provide to the CDE copies of revised instructional materials, or relevant portions thereof, that reflect all edits and corrections required by the SBE. If the publisher can show that circumstances beyond its control prevented it from delivering the revised instructional materials within the 60 day period, the CDE may grant a reasonable extension to the publisher.

(c) CDE staff will schedule individual meetings with each publisher to discuss edits and corrections, at which time publishers will be provided an opportunity to show that the adopted edits and corrections have been made to the revised instructional materials.

(d) Under direction from the SBE, CDE staff may work with Commissioners or CREs to evaluate whether publishers have made the adopted edits and corrections to their revised instructional materials.

(e) Upon completion of this evaluation, CDE staff will notify each publisher whether the revised instructional materials comply with the SBE's action or whether additional revisions need to be made. Within 60 days of this notification, publishers shall provide to the CDE copies of final printed instructional materials that reflect all edits and corrections required by the SBE. If the publisher can show that circumstances beyond its control prevented it from delivering final printed instructional materials within the 60 day period, the CDE may grant a reasonable extension to the publisher.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60005 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Section 60200, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-3-2008; operative 4-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 10).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 9526. Procedures for Reviewing Proposed Revisions to Adopted Instructional Materials.

Reviews of instructional materials appearing on the current list of State Board of Education (SBE) adopted instructional materials, beginning with adoptions occurring after 2013, to determine whether publisher-proposed revisions are consistent with the SBE-adopted content standards, curriculum frameworks and evaluation criteria and the relevant statutes shall be conducted according to the following requirements:

(a) Publishers of instructional materials on the current list adopted by the SBE may submit to the CDE proposed revisions to adopted materials at least once every two years per subject.

(b) The CDE shall notify publishers of adopted programs at least 90 days in advance of the submission period regarding the following:

(1) The subject matter and original SBE adoption date of instructional materials to be accepted for proposed revision;

(2) The due dates for the submission of instructional materials proposed for revision;

(3) The number of copies of instructional materials to be delivered by the publisher which will be based upon the number of reviewers (see section 9526(d)), Learning Resource Display Centers (LRDC) (see section 9523), CDE staff members, and SBE and Instructional Quality Commission (Commission) members who will be reviewing the instructional materials; and

(4) The delivery addresses of the reviewers, LRDC, CDE, SBE and Commission members where publishers must ship the instructional materials for review.

(c) Publishers submitting instructional materials for proposed revision shall ship to the addresses provided pursuant to subdivision (b)(4) by the due date referenced in subdivision (b)(2) the following items:

(1) A brief description of the cause for and general nature of the proposed revisions and how specifically the proposed revisions relate to the materials' continued alignment to the SBE-adopted content standards, curriculum frameworks and evaluation criteria for the corresponding adoption;

(2) A list of the previously adopted instructional materials proposed for revision; and

(3) Sections of instructional materials proposed for revision wherein all content proposed for addition and deletion is clearly and precisely indicated. Each section submitted should be of sufficient breadth in content as to establish the necessary context for the revisions proposed. The publishers shall ship the instructional materials proposed for revision to the addresses provided pursuant to subdivision (b)(2) free of shipping, handling, sampling, or other charges.

(d) The CDE and/or its agents shall conduct a review of the proposed revisions for consistency with SBE-adopted content standards, curriculum frameworks and evaluation criteria for the corresponding adoption and the relevant statutes. For this review process the CDE may include previously SBE-appointed Commission members, instructional materials reviewers, and content experts (collectively “reviewers”).

(e) Any review conducted pursuant to subdivision (d) shall confirm that all proposed revisions comply with the social content standards referenced in section 9518 above.

(f) The review recommendations shall be compiled by the CDE, presented to the Commission, and posted on its website at least 10 days before the meeting of the Commission wherein the review recommendations are to be considered.

(g) Prior to recommending to the SBE the approval of proposed revisions for previously adopted instructional materials, the Commission shall do the following:

(1) The Commission shall hold a publicly-noticed meeting during which any interested party may provide the Commission with written or oral comments regarding the submitted instructional materials and/or the recommendations contained in the review report. The primary purpose of this publicly-noticed meeting is to afford the Commission an opportunity to receive comment from those who disagree with any part of the review report. The complaining party, and any interested party adverse to the complaining party, shall be provided a full and fair opportunity to present comments.

(2) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Commission from having additional publicly-noticed meetings that the Commission deems necessary to receive additional input.

(3) Commissioners must evaluate proposed revisions to instructional materials according to the SBE-adopted content standards, curriculum frameworks, evaluation criteria, and social content standards.

(4) Not less than 30 days after the Commission meeting discussed in subdivision (g)(1) above, the Commission will hold a publicly-noticed meeting at which time it will determine its recommendations to the SBE regarding proposed revisions to previously adopted instructional materials. The Commission must conduct a roll call vote with at least 9 affirmative votes required for affirming recommendations, or at least 10 affirmative votes required for affirming recommendations when all 18 commissioners vote.

(5) The Commission's recommendations shall be compiled into a document titled “Commission Advisory Report.” The Commission shall act to recommend or not recommend the revisions to instructional materials. The Commission Advisory Report shall be presented to the SBE for consideration of approval.

(h) Following the Commission meetings described above, the SBE will hold at least one publicly-noticed meeting to consider the approval of proposed revisions to previously adopted instructional materials.

(i) For any review conducted pursuant to subdivision (d), the CDE shall charge publishers a fee to cover the costs of the review at the rate of $0.13 per word.

(j) Publisher fees are due within 30 days of receipt of CDE invoice and are nonrefundable.

(k) The CDE shall notify publishers or manufacturers in writing of the results of the review.

(l) Publishers must agree to supply the previous version of state-adopted instructional materials to school districts that choose to continue using the previous version during the duration of the adoption period. This subdivision does not apply to online instructional materials.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60200, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-22-2016; operative 7-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 13).

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§ 9535. Request to Purchase Nonadopted Core Reading Program Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60206 and 60352(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 60351 and 60352(d), Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 9535) and section filed 1-30-97 as an emergency; operative 1-30-97 (Register 97, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-30-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 83, No. 25.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 97, No. 31).

3. New section filed 7-31-97; operative 7-31-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 31).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 5 (section 9535) and repealing section filed 5-31-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 23).

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 4 (sections 9540-9550) filed 2-9-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 6).

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§ 9500. Definition. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60401 and 60500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 20241(e)(2) and 60024 Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and N filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 75, No. 40.

2. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 9501. Ownership of Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36DA0E634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:13:54.729302+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9501. Ownership of Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60401 and 60500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60295 and 60315, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 9502. Loan of Instructional Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36DC58534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:24:43.748515+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9502. Loan of Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60404 and 60500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60314 and 60315, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 9503. Distribution of Large Print Textbooks. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36DE7B334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:24:47.331436+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9503. Distribution of Large Print Textbooks. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 9504. Distribution of Braille Textbooks. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36E077044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:24:51.799040+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9504. Distribution of Braille Textbooks. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 60401 and 60500, Education Code. Reference: Section 60312, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 9505. Purchase of in-Service Training.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36E384434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:24:55.597702+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9505. Purchase of In-Service Training.

No cash allotment authorized by Education Code Section 60242(b) for purchase of in-service training shall be expended for salaries or for travel or per diem expenses of district employees during or attendant to participation in such in-service training.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 60242(b), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. New Note filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 1. Elementary Instructional Materials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 9506. Improvement of Quality and Reliability Through Learner Verification.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I36E6DFA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T09:24:59.212920+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9506. Improvement of Quality and Reliability Through Learner Verification.

A plan developed by a publisher or manufacturer to improve the quality and reliability of instructional materials through learner verification shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:

(a) A design for evaluating the effectiveness of the materials in achieving a positive impact on pupil learning, including the effectiveness of the materials with diverse pupil populations and pupils with special needs.

(b) A description of the process for the collection of field testing data.

(c) Provisions for input on the materials from parents, teachers, pupils, and administrators.

(d) A description of the process by which problems with the materials will be identified and a description of the anticipated procedures for solving the problems.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60206, Education Code. Reference: Section 60226, Education Code; and Engelmann v. State Board of Education (1991), 2 Cal. App. 4th 47, 50.

History

1. New section filed 8-28-96; operative 9-27-96 (Register 96, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 2. Social Content Review > Article 1. General > § 9800. Definition.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I377D53434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T12:04:16.759647+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9800. Definition.

(a) “Publisher” or “manufacturer” is any company, person, or entity that submits instructional materials to the California Department of Education (CDE) for review.

(b) “Non-adopted instructional materials” are instructional materials that are not adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 60050, 60206 and 60227, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60060, 60061 and 60200.1, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 1 (articles 1-2, sections 9800-9830), article 1 (section 9800) and section filed 2-4-2009; operative 3-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 2. Social Content Review > Article 2. Social Content Review of Non-Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9810. Social Content Standards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I378123D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T12:35:54.845445+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9810. Social Content Standards.

The social content standards in the publication entitled Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content, 2013 Edition, approved by the SBE on May 8, 2013, and maintained on the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/lc.asp, are incorporated in this section by reference and apply to non-adopted instructional materials in all subjects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60040, 60041, 60042, 60043, 60044, 60048, 60200.5 and 60200.6, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 9800-9830) and section filed 2-4-2009; operative 3-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-28-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 2. Social Content Review > Article 2. Social Content Review of Non-Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9820. Social Content Review.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I378717434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T12:46:43.917598+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9820. Social Content Review.

Reviews of non-adopted instructional materials to determine whether they meet the social content standards contained in the publication referenced in section 9810 and the relevant statutes shall be conducted according to the following requirements:

(a) Social content reviews of instructional materials shall be conducted by the CDE or its agents using the standards contained in the publication referenced in section 9810 and the relevant statutes.

(b) The CDE shall charge publishers or manufacturers a fee to cover the costs of the social content review and that must be paid in full prior to review as follows:

(1) Print Material Fees: $.75 per page

(2) Non-Print Material Fees:

(A) Video/DVD: $75.00 per standard Video/DVD (Video -- 120 minutes, DVD -- 4.7 Gigabytes [GB] or approximately 120 minutes)

(B) Software: $200.00 per standard CD (650-700 megabytes [MB])

(3) Additional listing fees:

(A) Adding approved materials in alternate packaging to the list: $50.00 per item

(B) Re-listing approved materials every six years: $50.00 per item

(c) A “small publisher” or “small manufacturer,” as defined in Education Code section 60227(f)(3), may request that the SBE reduce the fee(s) by submitting documentation.

(1) Documentation must include the following:

(A) A statement of earnings for the most recent three fiscal years.

(B) Number of full-time employees excluding contracted employees.

(C) A statement verifying that the small publisher or small manufacturer is not dominant in its field for the subject matter being submitted for social content review.

(D) The fee reduction amount the small publisher or small manufacturer is requesting for the social content review. The amount requested may be as much as a 50 percent reduction of the fee.

(2) The fee reduction amount approved by the SBE shall be based upon available funds. If available funds do not cover the total fee reduction amounts requested, each small publisher or manufacturer shall receive a prorated amount based on the fee reduction amount requested and the available funds.

(d) Publishers or manufacturers requesting a social content review shall provide three copies of the instructional materials in completed form to the location specified by the CDE free of shipping, handling, sampling, or other charges.

(e) The CDE shall notify publishers or manufacturers in writing of the results of the social content review. A publisher or manufacturer who receives a notice of noncompliance with a social content standard may provide the CDE with a proposed revision to remedy the finding of noncompliance within 30 days from the postmark date of the CDE's written notification, or may appeal the finding as described in section 9830 of these regulations.

(f) The list of materials reviewed and in compliance with social content standards shall be available to all school districts in the state.

(1) The listing shall expire six years from the date of approval.

(2) Publishers or manufacturers may re-list materials for a fee (see section 9820(b)(3)(B)) if the following conditions are met:

(A) The material to be re-listed has not been changed.

(B) The copyright year of the re-listed material is the same as the original listing.

(g) Publishers or manufacturers shall not describe or represent as adopted by the SBE those instructional materials which have passed only a social content review. Misrepresentation may result in deletion of the instructional materials from the list of materials reviewed for compliance with social content standards.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 60050, 60206 and 60227, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60040, 60041, 60042, 60043, 60044, 60048, 60200.5 and 60200.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-4-2009; operative 3-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 9. Instructional Materials* > Subchapter 2. Social Content Review > Article 2. Social Content Review of Non-Adopted Instructional Materials > § 9830. Appeal of Social Content Review Finding.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I378F06834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T12:46:47.912666+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 9830. Appeal of Social Content Review Finding.

A publisher or manufacturer may appeal a finding of noncompliance with the social content standards and the following procedures apply:

(a) Within 30 days from the postmark date of the CDE's written notification to a publisher or manufacturer of noncompliance with social content standard(s), a publisher or manufacturer shall notify the CDE in writing of its intent to appeal to the SBE.

(1) The appeal shall be limited to the finding(s) of noncompliance identified during the initial social content review.

(2) The SBE may consider the appeal at its next regularly scheduled Board meeting or as soon as practicable thereafter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 60050, 60206 and 60227, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60040, 60041, 60042, 60043, 60044, 60048, 60200.5 and 60200.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-4-2009; operative 3-6-2009 (Register 2009, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10500. Scope. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I38527D934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:03:56.215599+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10500. Scope. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 1: Sections 33031, 41841.5, 52501, 52506, 52515-52517 and 52570, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48040, 41841.5, and Chapter 10 of Part 28 of Division 4, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 10500-10508, 10520-10525, 10530-10533, 10540-10544, 10560-10563) filed 3-23-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 13).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

4. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10501. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3856EA634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:14:45.318567+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10501. Definitions.

(a) “Facilities Clearly Identified” is the posting of an appropriate sign in a publicly visible location identifying the location as a classroom site of the adult school, or listing the location in a public announcement, documents, or brochures.

(b) “Adult,” for purposes of attendance counting, means a person 16 years of age or older.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52517, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52610 and 52517, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

3. Amendment filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10502. Maintenance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I385982734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:25:34.628722+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10502. Maintenance. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10503. Educational Purpose. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I385B57334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:25:38.572445+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10503. Educational Purpose. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10504. Use of Films. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I385D53034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:25:42.380231+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10504. Use of Films. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10505. Recreational Classes Not Permitted. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I385F27C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:25:46.519200+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10505. Recreational Classes Not Permitted. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10506. Classes in Connection with Organizations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3860AE644C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:36:35.557426+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10506. Classes in Connection with Organizations. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10507. Attendance and Enrollment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I38625C134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:47:24.643021+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10507. Attendance and Enrollment. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 10508. Records and Reports.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I386457E44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:47:28.736697+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10508. Records and Reports.

(a) The program administrators, counselors and teachers of each school district maintaining adult schools and classes for adults shall keep such records and shall make such reports relating to such schools and classes as may be required by the Field Services Section and be subject to inspection.

(b) Course outlines in all subjects shall be on file available for review.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 2. Approval of Adult Schools and Classes > § 10520. Approval of Adult Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3867B3434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T17:47:35.686263+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10520. Approval of Adult Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 41841.5, 52501, 52506, 52515, 52516, 52517, 52570, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52500-52615, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 2. Approval of Adult Schools and Classes > § 10521. Approval of Classes for Adults. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3869FD334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T18:49:43.102074+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10521. Approval of Classes for Adults. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 2. Approval of Adult Schools and Classes > § 10522. Areas of Instruction Approved. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I386CBC534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T19:21:16.936816+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10522. Areas of Instruction Approved. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 2. Approval of Adult Schools and Classes > § 10523. Areas of Instruction Requiring Supplementary Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I386F54634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T19:21:20.707895+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10523. Areas of Instruction Requiring Supplementary Information. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 2. Approval of Adult Schools and Classes > § 10524. Attendance and Enrollment.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3872AFC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T19:32:10.099128+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10524. Attendance and Enrollment.

Each program area as authorized in Education Code Section 41976 shall be designed for and attended primarily by adults.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41976 and 52500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Amendment filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 2. Approval of Adult Schools and Classes > § 10525. Compliance with Regulations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I38756EE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T19:32:14.079564+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10525. Compliance with Regulations. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 3. Standards for Adult Schools > § 10530. Counseling and Guidance Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3878CA434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T19:32:21.278397+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10530. Counseling and Guidance Services.

An approved adult school shall provide counseling and guidance services adequate to meet the needs of the students attending classes of such school.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 3. Standards for Adult Schools > § 10531. Duration. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I387A9F004C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T19:32:25.361065+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 10531. Duration. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 3. Standards for Adult Schools > § 10532. Curricula. [Repealed]
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§ 10532. Curricula. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 3. Standards for Adult Schools > § 10533. Curricula. [Repealed]
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§ 10533. Curricula. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 3. Standards for Adult Schools > § 10534. Apportionments. Required Proportional Level of Service. [Repealed]
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§ 10534. Apportionments. Required Proportional Level of Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 41976(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 41976(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-18-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 25).

2. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 4. Standards for Particular Classes for Adults [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 10.2, Subch. 1, Art. 4, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of Article 4 (Sections 10540-10544) filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 5. Standards of Administration > § 10560. General.
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§ 10560. General.

(a) Each class for adults shall be maintained in connection with the school furnishing the administrative, counseling and guidance, and supervisory services for the class.

(b) Administration--Under 100 A.D.A. In school districts that had a total of less than 100 units of average daily attendance in classes for adults during the preceding fiscal year, the governing board shall make a minimal assignment of properly credentialed personnel for administration, counseling and guidance, supervision, evaluation and curriculum development in the adult education program equivalent to one day per year for each unit of average daily attendance during the preceding fiscal year.

(c) Administration--Over 100 A.D.A. In a school district maintaining classes for adults in connection with a high school which had a total average daily attendance of 100 or more units in classes for adults during the preceding fiscal year, a separate adult school or schools shall be established by the governing board of the district as a separate administrative unit.

The administrator of each adult school shall be a properly credentialed person who is not a principal or a full-time vice principal of an elementary or secondary school.

The governing board shall make a minimal assignment of properly credentialed personnel exclusively for administration, supervision, evaluation, curriculum development and counseling and guidance in an adult school as follows:

A.D.A. in the particular adult school during the preceding fiscal year	

100 through 199	One-half time of one administrator
200 through 299	One full-time administrator
300 through 399	One full-time administrator and one-fourth time of one other person
400 and over	One full-time administrator and one-half time of one person for each 200 units of such A.D.A. in excess of 200

(d) Administration--Schools and Classes for Adults in County Tuberculosis or Poliomyelitis Hospitals or Sanitoriums.* The administration and counseling for adult schools and classes for adults maintained at a county tuberculosis or poliomyelitis ward, hospital, or sanitorium shall be the same as that employed in other adult schools and classes for adults of the district.

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of Sections 10561, 10562, 10563 to Section 10560 and amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

* For other regulations applicable to such classes, see Section 3751.

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§ 10561. Administration--Under 100 A.D.A. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of Sections 10561, 10562, 10563 to Section 10560 and amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 5. Standards of Administration > § 10562. Separate Adult Schools. [Renumbered]
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§ 10562. Separate Adult Schools. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of Sections 10561, 10562, 10563 to Section 10560 and amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 1. Adult Schools and Classes for Adults (General) > Article 5. Standards of Administration > § 10563. Administration.* Schools and Classes for Adults in County Tuberculosis or Poliomyelitis Hospitals or Sanitoriums. [Renumbered]
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§ 10563. Administration.* Schools and Classes for Adults in County Tuberculosis or Poliomyelitis Hospitals or Sanitoriums. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of Sections 10561, 10562, 10563 to Section 10560 and amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

* For other regulations applicable to such classes, see Section 3751.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 2. Classes for Adults in County Jails, Industrial Farms, and County or Joint County Road Camps [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 10.2, Subch. 2, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited for Chapter 2: Section 41841, Education Code. Specific authority cited: Sections 33031, 41841.5, 52501, 52506, 52515-52517, and 52570, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48040, 41841.5, and Chapter 10, Part 28, Division 4, Education Code.

History

1. New Subchapter 2 (§§ 10580 through 10591) filed 3-23-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 13).

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 12-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 52).

4. Repealer of Subchapter 2 (Sections 10580-10583, 10585-10591, not consecutive) filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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§ 10600. Allowable Expenditures.

For purposes of the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program, allowable expenditures are those costs defined in Education Code section 52616.4(a). All expenditures must be adequately supported by source documentation, including time records and other contemporaneous records documenting employee time spent working on the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program. Records of non-personnel expenditures shall include documentation that the service, supply or equipment was used solely for the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program. Record keeping shall comply with Education Code sections 41010 and 41011.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52522(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 41010, 41011, 52506, 52522 and 52616.4(a), Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3, article 1 and section filed 4-4-94 as an emergency; operative 4-4-94 (Register 94, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.2(g) (Register 94, No. 36).

3. New subchapter 3, article 1 and section refiled 9-7-94; operative 9-7-94 (Register 94, No. 36).

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§ 10605. Range of Allowable Expenditures.

School districts shall expend no more than $2,050 nor less than $9 per student enrolled in the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52522(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 41010, 42238, 52506 and 52616, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-4-94 as an emergency; operative 4-4-94 (Register 94, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.2(g) (Register 94, No. 36).

3. New section refiled 9-7-94; operative 9-7-94 (Register 94, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10.2. Adult Education > Subchapter 3. Adult Education Innovation and Alternative Instructional Delivery > Article 1. Administration > § 10610. Reporting Requirements.
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§ 10610. Reporting Requirements.

(a) Each applicant school district shall describe in its application to the state, the accountability procedures to be used in lieu of attendance records. The accountability procedures shall describe the source documentation which may include, but need not be limited to records of student enrollment, student-teacher contacts, student progress, and value-added student growth as verified through assessment.

(b) School districts participating in the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program, by December 1 following the end of each school year, shall provide to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction an auditable fiscal report, a report of student participation, and a program evaluation report.

(1) The annual fiscal report shall include all allowable expenditures of the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program as determined in Section 10600 of this article.

(2) Student participation reports shall include data converted to conform to the average student rate for successfully completing similar, traditional courses. Students who do not complete an entire course will qualify for partial participation credit based on the percentage of work completed as verified by post testing or completed student course work.

(3) The evaluation report shall include the requirements specified in Section 10615 of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52522(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 52506, 52522 and 52616.4(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-4-94 as an emergency; operative 4-4-94 (Register 94, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.2(g) (Register 94, No. 36).

3. New section refiled 9-7-94; operative 9-7-94 (Register 94, No. 36).

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§ 10615. Program Evaluation.

(a) In their applications, school districts participating in the adult education innovation and alternative instructional delivery program shall describe their evaluation procedures, including clearly defined and measurable objectives for improving delivery of adult education instruction.

(b) School districts shall report in their annual evaluation, the actual number of students served as well as the progress made in reaching goals and completing objectives and activities. Progress can be determined through a variety of mechanisms, such as standardized student testing, student competency attainment, increased student retention, and student employment status.

(c) The State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall use the evaluation process and reports to determine the school district's program impact on the adult education instructional delivery system, and may use evaluation results to modify or deny a school district's application to continue the innovation and alternative instructional delivery program in future years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52522(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 52506 and 52522, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-4-94 as an emergency; operative 4-4-94 (Register 94, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.2(g) (Register 94, No. 36).

3. New section refiled 9-7-94 with editorial correction of subsection (a); operative 9-7-94 (Register 94, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 1. Automobile Driver Education > § 10020. General Provisions.
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§ 10020. General Provisions.

This article governs the establishment, conduct, and scope of, and establishes standards for, automobile driver education in high schools, except evening high schools.

“Automobile driver education” is classroom instruction described in Education Code Section 51220(j).

(a) A course in automobile driver education shall include instruction in the following areas:

(1) Driving is your responsibility.

(2) Major causes of accidents.

(3) The driver.

(4) Natural forces affecting driving.

(5) Signs, signals, and highway markings, and highway design features which require understanding for safe operation of motor vehicles.

(6) California Vehicle Code, rules of the road, and other state laws and local motor vehicle laws and ordinances.

(7) Differences in characteristics of urban and rural driving including safe use of modern expressways.

(8) Critical vehicle systems and subsystems requiring preventive maintenance.

(9) Pedestrian safety.

(10) Effects of alcohol and drugs.

(11) Motorcycle safety.

(b) If an allowance will be claimed for the laboratory phase of driver education based upon the driver education course, the course shall meet the requirements of Section 10044(a) and Education Code Sections 41906, 41907 and 51851.

(c) If an allowance described in (b) will not be claimed, the course may be taught by an instructor who holds a credential authorizing the holder to teach in all grades, 10, 11, and 12. In all other respects, the course shall meet the requirements of this article and of Education Code Section 51851.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51054, Education Code. Reference: Section 51054, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-24-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 7-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 30).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Repealer of Article 1 (Sections 10000-10001) and renumbering of Article 2 (Section 10020) to Article 1 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 2. Automobile Driver Training > § 10040. General Provisions.
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§ 10040. General Provisions.

This article governs the establishment, conduct, and scope of, and establishes standards for the laboratory phase of driver education in high schools, except evening high schools.

The laboratory phase of driver education is instruction in driving motor vehicles through the actual use of automobile simulators, and multiple-car off-street driving ranges, for the purpose of developing the knowledge, attitude, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of motor vehicles, with additional emphasis in:

(a) The vehicle, highway and community features:

(1) That aid the driver in avoiding crashes

(2) That protect him and his passengers in crashes

(3) That maximize the salvage of the injured.

(b) Basic and advanced driving techniques including techniques for handling emergencies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51054, Education Code. Reference: Section 51054, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-24-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 7-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 30).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Renumbering of Article 3 (Sections 10040-10044) to Article 2 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 2. Automobile Driver Training > § 10041. Standards of Pupil Eligibility.
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§ 10041. Standards of Pupil Eligibility.

(a) Only those pupils may receive instruction in the laboratory-phase of driver education who hold a valid student license issued by school authorities, meet the age and other requirements of Education Code Section 51850 and come within regulations adopted by the governing board under that section, and meet physical and mental qualifications as specified in Vehicle Code Section 12804. Screening examinations shall include a test of the hearing and eyesight of the applicant and such other matters as may be necessary to determine the applicant's mental and physical fitness to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways and whether any ground exists for refusal of the student license under the Vehicle Code. Screening examinations shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 590, 591, 592, and 593 of this title and of Section 49452 of the Education Code.

(b) Districts shall include in the regulations adopted by the local governing board provisions to determine who can profit by and who shall receive instruction in the laboratory-phase of driver education.

(c) In addition, all districts shall include in the regulations a provision that the student and his parent or guardian shall signify that the student will utilize his training through parental/student activities directed to licensing within six months after the course shall have been completed.

(d) Students who have satisfactorily completed the laboratory-phase of driver education and who repeat the course shall not be included for excess cost reimbursement pursuant to Education Code Section 41304(b).

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 48.

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§ 10042. Standards for Automobiles Used.

(a) Equipment. An automobile used for the laboratory phase of driver education shall at all times have the following equipment:

(1) Dual controls of a type approved by the California Department of Education. American Automobile Association dual controls and those of similar specifications are approved.

(2) Seat belts that conform to the requirements of Motor Vehicle Code section 27304.

(3) Outside rear-view mirrors for the driver's side and for the right-hand front seat.

(4) Heaters and ventilators as needed for the protection of health of the students and teachers.

(5) Tire chains, if the automobile is being used under conditions where the Department of Public Works requires them or where local police or the Highway Patrol recommend them.

(6) First-aid kits, safety flares, and either reflectors or a flashing light warning system, all maintained in good condition, and readily accessible.

(7) Appropriate tools and minor replacements for emergency repairs.

(8) A spare tire.

(b) Identification. Some means shall be used to identify the automobile with the laboratory phase of driver education. The name of a lender of an automobile may be placed, on a single line only and only once, on each side and the rear of the automobile in letters not exceeding one and one-half (1 ½ ) inches in height.

(c) Maintenance. An automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education shall receive protective maintenance and repairs in accordance with recommendations of the manufacturer. Maintenance records shall be kept for it.

(d) Safety Check. A complete safety check, as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be completed on each automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education at least once each semester by a competent and qualified mechanic to insure it is in a safe operating condition.

(e) Replacement. An automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education shall be replaced when it cannot be maintained to meet maximum safety standards.

(f) Restricted Use. A loaned or leased automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education shall be used only for the laboratory phase of driver education.

The driver education identification of a district owned automobile shall be removed or covered whenever the automobile is used for other purposes. The cost of such other use is not reimbursable.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 10-10-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 7-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 30).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 10043. Standards for Laboratory Phase of Driver Education.

(a) In any laboratory phase of driver education, no pupil shall receive more than two hours of classroom driver education nor more than four hours of laboratory phase of driver education (including observation time) during any 24-hour period. The driver training shall be composed of no more than two hours of simulator training and no more than two hours of behind-the-wheel training, including observation time, during any 24-hour period.

(b) Districts offering the laboratory phase of driver education through competency-based driver training shall develop an annual plan which describes the district's program requirements to assure that all students receive instruction based on assessed individual needs in order to meet a common level of program performance criteria. The plan shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following elements:

(1) The following basic driving skills and the measurement criteria to be used to ensure that students have gained acceptable skill in performing each of them:

(A) Predriving activities

1. Safety check outside car

a. Tire condition

b. Trunk (spare tire, jack, etc.)

c. Hood properly closed

2. Safety check inside car

a. Seat adjustment

b. Mirror adjustment

c. Doors locked

d. Seat belts fastened

3. Auxiliary equipment

a. Headlights and dimmer switch

b. Instrument panel lights

c. Windshield wipers

d. Defroster

(B) Starting

1. Foot on brake

2. Parking brake

3. Blind spot check

(C) Moving car

1. Blind spot check

2. Driving straight

3. Steering

4. Speed control

5. Stopping car

6. Clutch and gear use

7. Right of way

(D) Turning skills

1. Curb pullout

2. Left and right turns

3. Mirror use

4. Position in lane

5. Over/understeering

6. Speed control

(E) Lane changing

1. Blind spots

2. Signaling

3. Changing one lane at a time

4. Speed control

5. Traffic

(F) Intersections

1. Blind

2. 4-way

3. Railroad crossings

(G) Skilled turning maneuvers

1. U-turns

2. Backing

3. Three-point turn/Y turns

(H) Defensive driving

1. Space cushion

2. Hazard recognition

3. Visual search

4. Speed selection for conditions

(I) Heavy traffic

1. Exposure to heavy area traffic (freeway, highway, boulevard)

(J) Secure car

1. Parking brake

2. Shift to park

3. Lock doors

4. Setting wheels and controls

(2) A minimum student training period (in minutes) required to successfully complete the competency-based driver training program.

(3) Successful completion, by each competency-based driver training student, in at least one of the following types of instruction:

(A) A minimum of four hours of on-street behind-the-wheel driving instruction in a dual control automobile with a qualified instructor and eight hours in conjunction with the behind-the-wheel instruction for the purpose of observation. A minimum of twenty minutes of this time shall be devoted to a behind-the-wheel evaluation, or

(B) A minimum of six hours of instruction in a driving simulator approved by the department. Two hours of on-street behind the wheel driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor and four hours in conjunction with the behind-the-wheel instruction for the purpose of observation. A minimum of twenty minutes of this time shall be devoted to a behind-the-wheel evaluation, or

(C) A minimum of six hours of instruction by a qualified instructor on an off-street multiple-car driving range consisting of street registered automobiles approved by the department. Two hours of on-street behind-the-wheel driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor and four hours in conjunction with the behind-the-wheel instruction for the purpose of observation. A minimum of twenty minutes of this time shall be devoted to a behind-the-wheel evaluation, or

(D) A minimum of six hours of instruction by a qualified instructor in combination in a driving simulator approved by the department and an off-street multiple-car driving range consisting of street registered automobiles approved by the department. The governing board of the district shall establish the proportion of time to be utilized in simulators and on the off-street multiple-car driving range. The minimum time allocated shall include two hours of on-street behind-the-wheel driving instruction in a dual-control automobile with a qualified instructor and four hours in conjunction with the behind-the wheel instruction for the purpose of observation. A minimum of twenty minutes of this time shall be devoted to a behind-the-wheel evaluation.

(4) Procedures for parent participation through parent orientation activities, a supervised driving program, or other district-designed programs.

(5) Any special driving skills to be included in competency-based driver training plan that are required in order to meet local driving conditions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51852(e), Education Code. Reference: Section 51852(e), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-24-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 7-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 30).

3. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Repealer of former Section 143 and renumbering of Section 10044 to Section 10043 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

5. Amendment filed 8-20-87; operative 9-19-87 (Register 87, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 3.1. Physical Education Program > § 10060. Criteria for Physical Education Program.
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§ 10060. Criteria for Physical Education Program.

Each school district shall appraise the quality of the physical education program in each senior or four-year high school of the district by the following criteria:

(a) The course of study provides for instruction in a developmental sequence in each of the following areas:

(1) Effects of physical activity upon dynamic health.

(2) Mechanics of body movement.

(3) Aquatics.

(4) Gymnastics and tumbling.

(5) Individual and dual sports.

(6) Rhythms and dance.

(7) Team sports.

(8) Combatives for boys.

(b) Assignment of pupils to physical education courses is made on the basis of individual needs including such factors as health status, skill development, and/or grade level.

(c) Instruction is provided for pupils with physical limitations including those with inadequate skill development and the physically underdeveloped. Physical performance tests as required by Section 1041 are used to identify physically underdeveloped pupils and to appraise the motor aspects of physical fitness.

(d) Each course includes activities of a vigorous nature adapted to individual capacities, and designed to permit maximum development of each individual pupil.

(e) Each class period includes the teaching of the fundamentals and techniques of each instructional area conducted during that period.

(f) Class size is consistent with the requirements of good instruction and safety.

(g) Reporting of pupil achievement is based upon all of the following:

(1) Evaluation of the pupil's individual progress and the measure of his attainment of the goals specified in each area of instruction listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Tests designed to determine skill and knowledge.

(3) Physical performance tests.

(4) Any other evaluation procedures required by local governing board regulations.

(h) Teaching stations are of sufficient number and suitability to provide instruction in activities conducted under subsection (a) of this section.

(i) Supplies and equipment of sufficient quantity and quality are provided to allow active participation of each pupil throughout the class period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51054, Education Code. Reference: Section 51054, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Renumbering of Article 4 (Section 10060) to Article 3.1 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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History

1. Repealer of article 3 (sections 10045-10049) filed 8-20-87; operative 9-19-87 (Register 87, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 10070. District Plan for Work Experience Education.
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§ 10070. District Plan for Work Experience Education.

Secondary school districts conducting a Work Experience Education program shall submit a Secondary District Plan to the California Department of Education (CDE) that includes all of the following:

(a) Evidence of the local governing board's approval of the Work Experience Education Secondary District Plan (e.g. meeting minutes);

(b) The course description with the units of instruction per week for each semester offered;

(c) Assurances by the employer that each student and employer have entered into a training agreement that includes all of the following:

(1) The specific student objectives to be accomplished at the work site;

(2) Assurance by the employer that the work site offers a reasonable probability of continuous employment for the student during the period for which the student is enrolled in the Work Experience Education program;

(3) Assurance by the employer that he/she has adequate equipment, materials, and other facilities to provide appropriate learning opportunities;

(4) Assurance by the employer that the work conditions will not endanger the health, safety, welfare, or morals of the student;

(5) Assurance by the employer that he/she will provide adequate adult supervision at all times when the student is engaged in Work Experience Education employment;

(6) Assurance by the employer that he/she, as required by law, provides Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage whenever there is an employer-employee relationship;

(7) Assurance by the employer that he/she will maintain the student's hourly work records and cooperate in rating his/her achievement at the work site; and

(8) Assurance by the employer that he/she does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, or religion;

(d) A detailed explanation of the criteria for granting school credit by the school district; and

(e) If applicable, a letter of authorization to issue Permits to Employ and Work (CDE Form B1-4, revised 07-10) signed by the district superintendent or his or her designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51762, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49110, 49116, 51760, 51762.5 and 51769, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 4 (Sections 10070-10078) and new Article 4 (Sections 10070-10075) filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 45; 77, No. 39; and 76, Nos. 40 and 12.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

3. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsections (a)-(e) and amendment of Note filed 3-21-2011; operative 4-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 10071. Formal Training Agreements for Each Type of Work Experience Education.
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§ 10071. Formal Training Agreements for Each Type of Work Experience Education.

Work Experience Education shall consist of one or more of the following paid and unpaid types of on-the-job experiences which the secondary school district may offer through a formal training agreement with each employer. The written agreement shall identify the responsibilities of the student, employer, parent or guardian (with respect to minors only) and the secondary school district shall outline the objectives that the student is to accomplish at the training site:

(a) Career Technical Work Experience Education has as its purpose the reinforcement and extension of career learning opportunities for a student through a combination of related classroom instruction in Work Experience Education and supervised paid employment in the occupation for which the student's career technical course in school prepares him/her.

(b) General Work Experience Education is an instructional course which has as its purpose the application of basic reading, writing, and computation skills. A General Work Experience Education student will acquire general and specific occupational skills through a combination of a supervised paid employment in any occupational field and related classroom instruction in Work Experience Education.

(c) Exploratory Work Experience Education is nonpaid and has as its general purpose the career guidance of the student by affording him/her opportunities to observe and sample systematically a variety of conditions of work for the purpose of ascertaining his/her interest and suitability for the occupation he/she is exploring. Exploratory Work Experience Education includes a combination of job observations and related classroom instruction in Work Experience Education. The student may be required to perform, on a limited, periodic and sampling basis, nonpaid work activities while exploring the occupation. The employer or work station supervisor may, but shall not be required to, teach production or other job skills to the Exploratory Work Experience Education student.

The length of exploratory assignments may vary, depending on the aptitude of the student, the occupation being explored, the facilities of the work station, and the job classification. A student may not be a part of Exploratory Work Experience Education if pay is received for like work at the same work station or similar job during hours when not assigned as an Exploratory Work Experience Education student. The student shall not replace a paid employee. The district shall provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for the student. A student in Exploratory Work Experience Education may be less than 16 years of age. Permits to Employ and Work (CDE Form B1-4, revised 07-10) are not required for students enrolled in Exploratory Work Experience Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51762, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51760, 51760.3, 51764 and 51769, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and Note filed 3-21-2011; operative 4-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 10072. Selection and Approval of Work Stations.
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§ 10072. Selection and Approval of Work Stations.

In selecting and approving a work station for an individual student, the Work Experience Education-Coordinator shall approve work stations that will enable the student to accomplish meaningful learning objectives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51762, Education Code. Reference: Section 51762.5(a), Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 10073. Related Classroom Instruction.
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§ 10073. Related Classroom Instruction.

The Work Experience Teacher-Coordinator shall conduct the related classroom instruction. Related classroom instruction shall be developed for each semester and type of Work Experience Education offered, including units in appropriate scope and sequence.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51762, Education Code. Reference: Section 51762.5, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 10074. Supervision of Students.
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§ 10074. Supervision of Students.

In carrying out the district plan for Work Experience Education, the Teacher-Coordinator shall provide for supervision of students by preparing individual training plans, observing and consulting with students, and making a minimum of two on-site contacts per semester with each work station supervisor and a minimum of one on-site contact during summer school to evaluate student performance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51762, Education Code. Reference: Section 51762.5(c), Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 10075. Work Experience Education Teacher-Coordinator Minimum Qualifications.
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§ 10075. Work Experience Education Teacher-Coordinator Minimum Qualifications.

(a) The Work Experience Education Teacher-Coordinator shall possess a valid California credential, have two years of occupational experience outside the field of education, and have knowledge of the educational purposes, standards, laws, and rules and regulations applicable to Work Experience Education.

(b) For the purpose of this section, credential means a Preliminary, Professional Clear, Life Credential, or any non-intern teaching credential issued under prior statutes that authorizes a person to teach in California K-12 schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51762, Education Code. Reference: Section 51762.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-21-2011; operative 4-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10080. Definition.
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§ 10080. Definition.

(a) “Community Classroom” is an instructional methodology which utilizes unpaid on-the-job training experiences at business, industry, and public agency sites to assist students in acquiring those competencies (skills, knowledge, and attitudes) necessary to acquire entry-level employment. The intent of the community classroom methodology is to provide additional resources so concurrent, formalized classroom instruction can be extended and the acquisition of salable skills enhanced.

(b) “Competency” means the prescribed performance level for a skill, knowledge, and attitude necessary to accomplish a job task.

(c) “Formal Vocational Instruction” means instruction provided by a qualified teacher, utilizing a lesson plan, to a group of students in a classroom.

(d) “Related Classroom Instruction” means formal vocational instruction which is correlated with unpaid on-the-job training experiences.

(e) “Community Classroom Teacher” is the certificated vocational education instructor, employed by the local educational agency operating a community classroom instruction, conducts the required visitations to on-the-job training stations, and verifies student acquisition of competencies identified in the training plan.

(f) “Community Classroom Joint Venture Training Agreement” is a written document which describes the conditions and requirements to be met by the local educational agency and management of the community classroom in the utilization of business, industry, and public agency resources for vocational instruction.

(g) “The Management of the Community Classroom” is the owner or designated employee(s), representing the entity offering its resources for vocational instruction, who assists the local educational agency in the operation of community classroom.

(h) “Community Classroom Individualized Training Plan” is a written document which identifies those competencies the student will acquire through vocational classroom instruction and unpaid on-the-job training experiences.

(i) “Concurrent Classroom Instruction” means classroom instruction and unpaid on-the-job training experiences are being conducted together within the same time frame (quarter, semester, program year, etc.

(j) “Approved Vocational Education Course/Program” means the State Department of Education has approved the vocational education course/program by either signing a ROC/P Course Approval Application (Form VE-77) or local educational agency Program Inventory (Form VE-30).

(k) “Community Classroom Training Station” is the business/industry or public agency location where the student receives his/her unpaid on-the-job training experiences.

(l) “Methodology” means a technique or procedure used for teaching students skills.

(m) “Supervision/Coordination” are those activities performed by the community classroom teacher, usually outside of the classroom, that include but are not limited to advisory committee operation, program promotion, recruitment, selection of training stations, training plan development, relating in-school instruction to unpaid on-the-job training, on-the-job student/employer visitations, and evaluation of student progress.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 6 (Sections 10090-10092) filed 4-18-75, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 16).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Article 6 (Sections 10090-10092) to Article 5 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45). 4. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10090 to Section 10080 filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10081. Academic Credit for Participation in Community Classroom.
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§ 10081. Academic Credit for Participation in Community Classroom.

Provision shall be made for evaluating and rating each student's achievement in Community Classroom. Credit shall be granted for the satisfactory completion of the following:

(a) Evaluation of participation in related classroom instruction which is the responsibility of the community classroom teacher.

(b) Evaluation of participation at the unpaid training station which is the responsibility of the community classroom teacher with the assistance of the management of the community classroom.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(7), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10082. Student Qualifications.
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§ 10082. Student Qualifications.

In order to qualify for participation in Community Classroom, an individual must be concurrently enrolled in the approved vocational education course/program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 52372, 52372.1(a)(2) and (c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10083. Teacher Responsibilities.
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§ 10083. Teacher Responsibilities.

The community classroom teacher shall:

(a) Provide concurrent formal vocational classroom instruction. Instruction shall be based on skills, knowledges, attitudes, and related performance levels in the occupation for which instruction is conducted.

(b) Conduct required training station visits to observe students, provide instruction, and ensure that student acquisition of competencies identified in the individualized training plan is occurring.

(c) Prepare individualized training plans.

(d) Locate and select training stations to provide students unpaid on-the-job learning experiences commensurate with their skill training.

(e) Monitor the student's progress by completing the individualize training plan.

(f) Provide ongoing and final evaluation of the student's achievement of course instruction objectives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 46300(f), 52372.1(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (c) and (d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10084. Records.
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§ 10084. Records.

The community classroom teacher shall keep on file, copies of the following records:

(a) Joint Venture Training Agreement.

(b) Individualized Training Plan.

(c) Community Classroom teacher unpaid training station visitations and community classroom site management consultations regarding student progress and training plan on-the-job experiences.

(d) Pupil's training hours from the management of the community classroom.

(e) Students assigned at community classroom sites including locations, duration of time, dates, and hours.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 52372.1(a)(3), 52372.1(a)(4), (a)(6) and (d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10085. Related Classroom Instruction.
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§ 10085. Related Classroom Instruction.

(a) Formal related concurrent vocational classroom instruction shall be:

(1) Based on the skills, knowledges, attitudes, and related performance levels in the occupation for which training is conducted.

(2) Provided at a minimum equivalency of three instructional periods per week. An instructional period must equal at least 50 minutes. A minimum of one instructional period per week shall be scheduled and conducted.

(b) The curriculum for a vocational course/program, utilizing the community classroom methodology, shall identify how competencies necessary for employment will be taught through concurrent classroom instruction and be expanded through unpaid on-the-job training experiences.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 52372.1(a)(2) and (c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10086. Selection and Approval of Community Classroom Training Stations.
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§ 10086. Selection and Approval of Community Classroom Training Stations.

The following criteria shall be used to select and approve a community classroom training station:

(a) The management of the community classroom training station shall:

(1) Have a clear understanding of the community classroom methodology and a willingness to participate in the training experience.

(2) Cooperate with the vocational education director, or his/her designee, in preparing a written joint venture agreement.

(3) Participate with the community classroom teacher in preparing an individualized training plan.

(4) Provide and assist students with unpaid on-the-job training experiences as described in the individualized training plan.

(5) Consult with the community classroom teacher regarding the student's progress during the unpaid on-the-job training experiences.

(6) Assist in maintaining accurate records of the pupil's training hours.

(b) The training station shall offer training opportunities in the specific occupation for which the course is approved. Training opportunities at the station shall expand competencies developed in the classroom instruction portion of the student's training.

(c) The training station shall have adequate equipment, materials, and other resources to provide an appropriate learning opportunity.

(d) Training station conditions shall prevail which will not endanger the health, safety, welfare, or morals of the pupil.

(e) The training station shall be concurrently engaged in a business operation which requires employment in the occupation for which training is provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44806, 46300(f), 52372.1(a), (3), (4), (6) and (d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10087. Community Classroom Joint Venture Training Agreements and Plans.
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§ 10087. Community Classroom Joint Venture Training Agreements and Plans.

(a) A written joint venture training agreement shall be entered into between the director, or his/her designee, of the local educational agency and the management of the community classroom site.

(b) The community classroom teacher, in cooperation with the management of the community classroom site, shall prepare an individualized training plan for each pupil to include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Competencies to be included in the instructional objectives of the approved course/program.

(2) Expected duration of training for competencies necessary for employment.

(3) Identification of competencies to be taught in either related classroom instruction and/or the unpaid training station.

(4) Verification that the student has acquired the competency demonstrating a proficiency equivalent to entry-level employment. A copy of the community classroom training plan shall be maintained at the community classroom training station.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(4) and (d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 5. Community Classrooms > § 10088. Supervision of Students.
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§ 10088. Supervision of Students.

(a) The community classroom teacher shall make at least one visitation every 3 weeks to consult with the management of the community classroom, observe students at the training station, provide instruction, and ensure that student acquisition of competencies identified in the individualized training plan is occurring.

Each visitation shall include an observation of the student engaged in unpaid on-the-job training experiences.

(b) The community classroom teacher shall be provided time for supervision/coordination equivalent to one hour per week for every five community classroom students enrolled. When less than five students are enrolled, a minimum of one hour per week of supervision/coordination time shall be provided.

(c) Only the community classroom teacher who provides related classroom instruction shall provide supervision/coordination for the unpaid on-the-job training of students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(2) and (a)(3), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10089. Student-Teacher Ratio.

(a) The maximum number of students per vocational education course section utilizing the community classroom and/or cooperative vocational education methodology shall not exceed 30 at any time.

(b) The maximum number of students assigned to a vocational education instructor, utilizing the community classroom and/or cooperative vocational education methodology, including both related classroom instruction and supervision/coordination, shall not exceed 75 at any time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(5), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10090. Unpaid On-the-Job Experiences.

(a) The unpaid on-the-job training element of the program shall not:

(1) Provide the management of the community classroom site with an immediate benefit.

(2) Allow a student to replace an employee of the community classroom site or cause the employee's hours to be reduced, nor shall the student's training activities preclude the hiring of additional employees.

(3) Include productive work of any kind as defined by State and Federal Labor Regulations (Div. 2, Part 4 commencing with section 201, California Labor Code; Fair Labor Stds. Act, 29 U.S.C., sections 201 et seq.).

(b) Unpaid on-the-job training experiences shall only expand competencies developed in the classroom instruction portion of the vocational course/program utilizing the community classroom methodology.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52372.1 and 52372.1, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10090 to Section 10080, and new Section 10090 filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50). For history of former Section 10090, see Register 79, No. 45.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(3) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 10091. Programs Conducted in Community Classrooms. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51054, Education Code. Reference: Section 51054, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10092. Scope.

The provisions of this article do not apply to community colleges or to private postsecondary schools under contract pursuant to Education Code Section 8092.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 10-30-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 44).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 10. Courses of Study > Subchapter 1. High School Courses of Study > Article 6. Cooperative Vocational Education > § 10100. Definitions.
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§ 10100. Definitions.

(a) “Cooperative Vocational Education” is an instructional methodology which correlates concurrent, formal vocational classroom instruction with regularly scheduled, paid on-the-job training experience. Cooperative vocational education assists students to develop and refine occupational competencies (attitudes, skills, and knowledges) needed to acquire, adjust, and advance in an occupation.

(b) “Competency” means the prescribed performance level for a skill, knowledge, and attitude necessary to accomplish a job task.

(c) “Formal Vocational Instruction” means instruction provided by a qualified teacher, utilizing a lesson plan, to a group of students in a classroom.

(d) “Related Classroom Instruction” means formal vocational instruction which is correlated with paid on-the-job training experiences.

(e) “Cooperative Vocational Education Teacher” is the certificated vocational education instructor, employed by the local educational agency, operating a cooperative vocational education instructional methodology, who provides the formal vocational classroom instruction, conducts the required visitations to paid on-the-job training stations, and verifies student acquisition of competencies identified in the training plan.

(f) “Cooperative Vocational Education Training Agreement” is a written document which describes the conditions and requirements to be met by those parties (school, employer, student, and parent) involved with the utilization of business and industry resources for vocational instruction.

(g) “Cooperative Vocational Education Individualized Training Plan” is a written document which identifies those competencies the student will acquire through vocational classroom instruction and paid on-the-job experiences.

(h) “Concurrent Classroom Instruction” means classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training experiences are being conducted together within the same time-frame (quarter, semester, program year, etc.).

(i) “Approved Vocational Education Course/Program” means the State Department of Education has approved the vocational education course/program by either signing a ROC/P Course Approval application (Form VE-77) or local educational agency Program Inventory (Form VE-30).

(j) “Cooperative Vocational Education Training Station” is the business/industry, location, public or private, where the student receives his/her regularly, scheduled, paid, on-the-job training experiences.

(k) “Methodology” means a technique or procedure used for teaching students skills.

(l) “Supervision/Coordination” are those activities performed by the cooperative vocational education teacher, usually outside of the classroom that include, but are not limited to: advisory committee operation, program promotion/recruitment, selection of training stations, training plan development, relating in-school instruction to paid on-the-job training, on-the-job student/employer visitations, and evaluation of student progress.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (Sections 10100-10107) filed 10-22-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 43).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Article 7 (Sections 10100-10107) to Article 6 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

4. Repealer of former Section 10100 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 10101 to Section 10100 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

5. Amendment filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10101. Advisory Committee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372, Education Code. Reference: Section 52372, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10101 to Section 10100 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 10102 to Section 10101 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

2. Repealer filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10102. Academic Credit for Participation in Cooperative Vocational Education.

Provision shall be made for evaluating and rating each student's achievement in Cooperative Vocational Education. Credit shall be granted for the satisfactory completion of the following:

(a) Evaluation of participation in related classroom instruction which is the responsibility of the cooperative vocational education teacher.

(b) Evaluation of participation at the paid training station which is the responsibility of the cooperative vocational education teacher with the assistance of the employer.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a)(7), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(7), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10102 to Section 10101 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 10103 to Section 10102 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10103. Student Qualifications.

In order to qualify for participation in cooperative vocational education, a student shall:

(a) Be at least 16 years of age except, a student with exceptional needs, including, but not limited to, financial or motivational needs as determined by the principal or local educational director.

(b) Be a full-time student. For the purpose of this section, a full-time student means one of the following:

(1) A student enrolled in continuation/alternative education.

(2) A student enrolled in a regional occupational center or regional occupational program.

(3) A student enrolled in the regular school for the minimum day, excluding cooperative vocational education.

(4) A student enrolled in a summer school approved pursuant to regulations of the State Board.

(c) Have parental or guardian approval if under 18 years of age.

(d) Be currently enrolled in the approved vocational education course/program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(e), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10103 to Section 10102 and renumbering and amendment of Section 10104 to Section 10103 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

3. Amendment filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10104. Teacher Responsibilities.

The cooperative vocational education teacher shall:

(a) Assist students in career planning and guidance.

(b) Locate and select training stations to provide students on-the-job training experiences commensurate with their abilities and interests.

(c) Plan on-the-job training station experiences with the employer.

(d) Provide a written evaluation of the paid on-the-job progress of the student at least once each grading period.

(e) Assist students with continued educational objectives and/or employment placement.

(f) Provide concurrent, formal, related classroom instruction.

(g) Conduct required training station visits to observe students and ensure that student acquisition of competencies identified in the individualized training plan is occurring.

(h) Prepare individualized training plans.

(i) Provide ongoing and final evaluation of the student's achievement of course/program instructional objectives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 46300(f), 52372.1(a)(1), (2), (3), (4) and (6), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10104 to Section 10103 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 10105 to Section 10104 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10105. Records.

The cooperative vocational education teacher shall keep on file copies of the following records:

(a) Evidence of work permits issued.

(b) Training agreements.

(c) Individualized training plans.

(d) Cooperative vocational education teacher on-site training station visitations and employer consultations regarding student progress and training plan paid on-the-job experiences.

(e) Pupil training hours from the employer.

(f) Students enrolled in the cooperative vocational education program, including the names of firms that served as training stations, the duration of time the students were employed, and the total number of hours the students were employed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 10105 to Section 10104 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 10106 to Section 10105 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10106. Related Classroom Instructions.

(a) Formal related vocational classroom instruction shall be:

(1) Concurrent and directly related to the paid on-the-job training of students.

(2) Organized to ensure that each student will have sufficient number of hours of related classroom instruction and on-the-job training experience to provide the student with those competencies necessary for employment and advancement in the occupational area for which training is offered.

(3) Provided at a minimum equivalency of three instructional periods per week. An instructional period must equal at least 50 minutes. A minimum of one instructional period per week shall be scheduled and conducted.

(b) The curriculum for a vocational course/program, utilizing the cooperative vocational education methodology, shall identify how competencies necessary for employment will be taught through concurrent classroom instruction and on-the-job training experiences.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(2) and (b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10107. Selection and Approval of Training Stations.

The following criteria shall be used to select and approve training stations.

(a) The employer at the cooperative vocational education training station shall:

(1) Have a clear understanding of program objectives and a willingness to participate in the program.

(2) Provide adequate supervision to ensure a planned program of the students' paid on-the-job training in order that the student may receive maximum education benefit.

(3) Consult with the cooperative vocational education teacher regarding the paid on-the-job progress of the student.

(4) Cooperate with the vocational education director or his or her designee in preparing a written training agreement.

(5) Participate with the cooperative vocational education teacher and the student in preparing an individualized training plan.

(6) Provide a minimum of 8 hours of paid employment per week to assist students to acquire those competencies necessary for employment and advancement in the occupational area for which training is offered.

(7) Assist in maintaining accurate records of the students' training hours.

(8) Provide Workers' Compensation Insurance for students employed through the Cooperative Vocational Education Program.

(b) The training station shall offer training opportunities in the specific occupation for which the course is approved. Training opportunities at the paid station shall be in the occupation for which related instruction is provided.

(c) Training station working conditions shall not endanger the health, safety, welfare or morals of the students.

(d) The training station shall have adequate equipment, materials and other resources to provide an appropriate learning opportunity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52372 and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44806, 46300(f), 51769, 52372, 52372.1(a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6) and (b), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10108. Cooperative Vocational Education Training Agreements and Individualized Training Plans.

(a) The vocational education director or his/her designee shall prepare a written training agreement which delineates the responsibilities of each employer and local education agency.

(b) The cooperative vocational education teacher in cooperation with the training station employer and student shall prepare an individualized training plan for each pupil to include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Competencies to be presented in the instructional objectives of the approved course/program.

(2) Expected duration of training for competencies necessary for employment.

(3) Identification of competencies to be taught in either related classroom instruction and/or the paid training station.

(4) Verification that the student has acquired the competency by demonstrating a proficiency equivalent to entry-level employment and/or advanced occupational areas. A copy of the individualized training plan shall be maintained at the cooperative vocational education training station.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 46300(f) and 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 46300(f), 52372.1(a)(4) and (b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10109. Supervision of Students.

(a) The cooperative vocational education teacher shall make at least one visitation every four weeks to each employer to ensure that the training agreement provisions are being met and student acquisition of competencies identified in the individualized training plan are occurring.

One out of every two visits to the training station must include an observation of the student engaged in on-the-job training experiences.

(b) The cooperative vocational education teacher shall be provided time for supervision/coordination equivalent to one hour per week for every five cooperative vocational education students enrolled. When less than five students are enrolled, a minimum of one hour per week of supervision/coordination time shall be provided.

(c) Only the cooperative vocational education teacher who provides related classroom instruction shall provide supervision/coordination for the paid on-the-job training of students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(2) and (a)(3), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10110. Student-Teacher Ratio.

(a) The maximum number of students per vocational education course section utilizing the community classroom and/or cooperative vocational education methodology shall not exceed 30 at any time.

(b) The maximum number of students assigned to a vocational education instructor utilizing the community classroom and/or cooperative vocational education methodology, including both related classroom instruction and supervision/coordination, shall not exceed 75 at any time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(5), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, No. 50).

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§ 10111. Paid On-the-Job Experiences.

(a) The paid on-the-job training experience shall be:

(1) Regularly scheduled.

(2) In the specific occupation for which the course/program is approved.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52372.1(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 52372.1(a)(6) and (b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-3-87; operative 1-2-88 (Register 87, no. 50).

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§ 10120.1. Certificate of Age.

A Statement of Intent to Employ A Minor and Request For Work Permit - Certificate of Age (CDE Form B1-1 revised 07-10) shall be completed by the parent or guardian to certify age in place of a Certificate of Age.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49110 and 49114, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2011; operative 11-17-2011 (Register 2011, No. 42).

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§ 10120. Self-Certification for Public and Private School Principals.

The Permit to Employ and Work (CDE Form B1-4, revised 07-10) and the Statement of Intent to Employ A Minor and Request for Work Permit-Certificate of Age (CDE Form B1-1, revised 07-10) for the purpose of authorizing a pupil to work pursuant to Education Code sections 49100-49119, inclusive, are hereby incorporated by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 49117 and 49162, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49110, 49114, 49117, 49160, 49162 and 49163, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 (section 10120) and section filed 3-21-2011; operative 4-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 12).

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§ 10121. Volunteers/Unpaid Trainees and Work Permits.

Work permits are not required for minors who meet all of the following conditions:

(a) the minor is not receiving pay or financial reimbursement for services rendered in volunteer services or educational purposes;

(b) the minor is not in an employer-employee relationship in accordance with The Fair Labor Standards Act and the minor is an unpaid trainee, volunteer, or in-school placement; and

(c) the minor has parental permission and has submitted written evidence thereof with the school district, charter school, or private school of enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49110, 51760 and 51762, Education Code; Section 1299, Labor Code; and 29 C.F.R. Section 570.5.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2011; operative 11-17-2011 (Register 2011, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Continuation Education > Article 1. Standards for Programs > § 11000. Director of Continuation Education.
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§ 11000. Director of Continuation Education.

The governing board of each school district maintaining compulsory continuation classes, a continuation high school, or an alternate program authorized under Section 48432 shall provide a director of continuation education who shall be responsible for the organization and administration of the district program of continuation education and guidance, placement, and follow-up.

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Note: Authority cited for Article 1: Section 48432, Eduction Code.

History

1. New Article 1 (§§ 11000 through 11006) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11001. Programs of Guidance, Placement, and Follow-Up.

The guidance, placement, and follow-up services are to be provided on a regular basis and shall include the following:

(a) Personal Guidance. All pupils shall be provided with individual counsel in matters affecting their personal, social, and educational adjustment.

(b) Occupational Guidance. All pupils shall be provided with necessary occupational information that individually and realistically prepares them for future employment opportunities.

(c) Placement. All pupils shall be assisted in securing suitable employment whenever the pupil can benefit from such employment.

(d) Follow-up. The district shall provide all pupils with follow-up services as follows:

(1) Visitation of employed pupils at places of employment to determine the effectiveness of the guidance and placement services.

(2) Regular home contacts and parent conferences in cases where a student is not succeeding in a continuation program.

(3) Regular contacts with all students enrolled only 4 hours per week and all pupils suspended from continuation education with the intent of eventually returning them to the full-time continuation education program.

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§ 11002. Instruction Based on Individual Needs.

The programs of instruction in continuation education shall be based upon individual needs as determined by the findings of the counseling and coordination services.

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§ 11003. Coordination Programs.

The governing board of each school district maintaining continuation education schools or classes shall set up a plan to coordinate the pupils' instruction and training in the school with the home, employment, and other agencies and shall designate one or more persons as coordinators.

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§ 11004. Separate Continuation High Schools.

(a) The continuation high school shall be established as a separate administrative unit by resolution of the governing board.

(b) An application for the establishment of any new continuation high school shall be approved by the California Department of Education as a condition to the recognition of the school as a separate continuation high school for apportionment purposes.

(c) The governing board shall appoint as principal of the school a person who holds a credential authorizing service as principal of a high school. The principal may serve as the director of continuation education if he holds an administrative credential.

(d) A continuation high school shall be conducted for not less than 175 days during a school year.

(e) In each continuation high school there shall be provided a curriculum that will enable the students to meet the requirements for graduation prescribed pursuant to Education Code sections 51224 and 51225.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (e) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11005. Records and Reports.

(a) The Director of Education shall keep records and reports required for the annual report prescribed by the California Department of Education.

(b) The annual report shall contain a statement of the director of continuation education that the district, during the current school year has complied with Education Code section 48432 and this article.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11006. Apportionments.

A district shall not be entitled to receive any apportionment of funds on account of attendance in continuation education high schools or classes unless the district has complied fully with the provisions of this article.

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§ 11010. Exemption.

An application for exemption from the requirement of maintaining special continuation education classes, as permitted by Education Code section 48432, shall describe the district's plan to provide instruction for pupils subject to continuation education. The application shall be submitted to the California Department of Education, Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education, State Education Building, Sacramento, California, by June 30 for the following school year. If granted, the exemption shall apply to that school year only.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 48436, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2 (§ 11010) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

* For scholarship grants to teachers of reading, see Section 5710ff.

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§ 11200. Scope of Chapter.

This chapter applies:

(a) To all “Special Elementary School Reading Instruction Programs” that are established pursuant to and authorized by the Miller-Unruh Basic Reading Act of 1965, as amended, hereinafter called “the Act” (Sections 54100-54173 of the Education Code).

(b) To all districts that apply for allowances for the employment of specialist teachers in reading or for a salary allotment for professional school librarians.

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Note: Authority cited for Article 1: Section 54103, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 1 (§§ 11200-11202) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11201. Reading Testing Program.

The reading testing program required by the Act in Grades 1, 2 and3 shall be conducted as provided in Sections 1050-1056.

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§ 11202. Scholarship Grants for Teachers of Reading.

Scholarship grants for teachers of reading authorized by the Act shall be applied for, granted, and used in accordance with Sections 5710-5712.

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§ 11210. Nomination for the Position of Specialist Teacher.

A governing board that nominates, pursuant to Education Code Section 54120, a qualified certificated employee of the district for the position of specialist teacher shall submit the nomination to the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing (hereinafter in this Article called the Commission). The nomination shall be on a form supplied, and submitted in the manner prescribed, by the Bureau. Either the governing board of a school district or a certificated employee of a school district may request the Commission for the form.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 2: Section 54103, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2 (§§ 11210-11215) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11211. Petition by Certificated Employee to Be Appointed a Specialist Teacher.

A certificated employee may petition the Commission to be nominated a specialist teacher. The petition shall be submitted on the form and in the manner specified in Section 11210.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11212. Appointment of Panels of Observers.

The Commission shall appoint members to each observer panel required by Education Code Section 54120, and shall designate the chairman of each panel. The Commission shall use any of the following criteria, or in the judgment of the Commission the equivalent thereof, as the basis for the selection of each person appointed as a member of an observer panel:

(a) In the judgment of the Commission the person has had sufficient preparation and experience directly related to the reading instruction of young pupils in the public schools or private schools of equivalent status to demonstrate familiarity with reading problems and knowledge of the various teaching skills and methodologies necessary to improve the quality and effectiveness of reading instruction.

(b) In the judgment of the Commission, the person has had sufficient preparation and experience at the college or university level, or sufficient other experience, directly related to the reading instruction of young pupils to demonstrate familiarity with reading problems and knowledge of the various teaching skills and methodologies necessary to improve the quality and effectiveness of reading instruction.

(c) The person is recognized by the Commission as an expert in the field of the teaching of reading, possessing familiarity with reading problems and knowledge of the various teaching skills and methodologies necessary to improve the quality and effectiveness of reading instruction of young pupils. Among other persons, a person who holds a certificate of “Specialist Teacher” in Reading under Education Code Section 54104 is deemed to be so recognized for the purposes of this section.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11213. Conduct of Panel Observations.

The chairman of each panel, in cooperation with the chief administrative official of the school district in which the teacher to be observed is employed, shall schedule observation visitations. The panel chairman shall notify the teacher, the school district, and the other members of the panel of the time and date when the observation will be made. An observation visitation shall consist of direct observation by the panel of the teacher in his own classroom situation and shall be of sufficient duration to allow the teacher to demonstrate, through the selection and use of appropriate teaching techniques, his effectiveness in teaching young school pupils. The observation shall include, but need not be limited to,the reading period. The panel, in each instance, is authorized to interview the teacher and to seek additional information through persons who have first-hand information of the pedagogical skills possessed.

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§ 11214. Report by Chairman of Observer Panel.

When a panel has completed its observation of the performance of a teacher, it shall, by a two-thirds vote of the members of the panel, nominate or deny nomination of the teacher for the position of specialist teacher. Within 10 days of such completion, the chairman of the panel, on forms provided by the California Department of Education, shall declare the decision, certify it to be the decision of the panel, and forward one copy of the completed form to the teachers observed by the panel, one copy to that teacher's governing board, and one copy to the Commission. The Commission shall notify a teacher nominated by the panel of the time and place of the written examination required by Education Code section 54122.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11215. Examination for Specialist Teacher in Reading and Fees.

The Commission shall administer the examination program required by Education Code Section 54122. Applicants shall take the examination designated by the State Board. The applicant is required to pay the cost of administering and scoring the examination. Dates of the examination and other information may be obtained from the Commission upon request.

Each nominee successfully completing the examination shall pay for issuance of the certificate the amount fixed by the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing in Section 6020 for issuance of a credential.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11220. Minimum Standards of Course Content for Basic Reading Program.

The minimum standards of course content for a basic reading program are the following:

(a) Systematic instruction for pupils in basic skills of word recognition, including phonics, and comprehension of meaning such as set forth in the basic reading texts adopted by the State.

(b) Systematic and continuous practice provided the pupils in applying skills in reading for self-directed purposes.

(c) Presentation to pupils of a wide variety of literature appropriate to the ages, abilities, and interests of children in the program.

(d) Continuous assessment of language skills and abilities of pupils.

(e) Instruction and practice for pupils in the use of oral language as communication of meaning and expression of thought.

(f) Instruction, practice, and drill for children in use of oral language as reinforcement of skills necessary for correct hearing and speaking of the English language.

(g) Utilization of a wide variety of sensory experiences for pupils to provide a store of basic concepts with which to build meaning and interest.

(h) Demonstration for teachers of a variety of teaching methods.

(i) Assistance to teachers in techniques of informal observation of child behavior as a means of discovering reading disabilities.

(j) Assistance to teachers in planning effective organization for instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 3: Section 54161, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 3 (§§ 11220 and 11221) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11221. Criteria for Approving District Applications for Funds Pursuant to Section 5789. [Repealed]

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History

1. Repealer filed 5-17-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 20).

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§ 11230. Application for Allowance.

An application by the governing board for an allowance for the employment of specialist teachers in reading (hereinafter called “specialist teacher”) and for the salary allotment for professional school librarians under the provisions of Education Code Section 54165 for the regular school year shall be made in accordance with the instructions provided on forms furnished by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 4: Sections 54160, 54163 and 54164, Education Code. Issuing Agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Article 4 (§§ 11230-11237) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 5-17-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11231. Contents of the Application.

The application shall be in two parts. Part I shall contain information necessary to determine eligibility, teacher quotas, priorities, and allowances. Part II shall contain the information required in Section 11221. Part I shall be in two sections.

(a) Prior Year's Program.

Section 1 shall be completed only for a program to be maintained at the level of the prior year's program and shall provide the information necessary:

(1) To determine continued eligibility,

(2) To compute allowances up to the number of specialist teachers and the number of specialist teachers served by librarians that were reported and approved on the annual certification of participation in the act (Form J-10A) of the year immediately preceding the year for which the application is made.

(b) New and Expanded Programs.

Section 2 shall be completed by districts wishing to start a program under the act and by districts already in the program who wish to expand beyond the level of the prior year. Section 2 shall provide the information necessary:

(1) To establish eligibility.

(2) To determine priority.

(3) To compute the allowances for specialist teachers' and librarians' salaries.

(c) Certifications.

The application shall contain a certification by the governing board that the application has been prepared in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and that all requirements regarding the employment and payment of reading specialist teachers are met.

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History

1. Amendment filed 5-17-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 20).

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§ 11232. Reporting for Allowances.

After notice of approval of the application and after the start of the school year, each district shall furnish, on forms provided by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a preliminary certification of actual participation in the act. The report shall include the following information for the approved state funded program:

(a) Each specialist teacher's name and Specialist Teacher in Reading certificate number.

(b) The school or schools in which each teacher serves.

(c) The priority order (Education Code Section 54163) under which the teacher is authorized.

(d) The salary of each teacher including the specialist teacher stipend authorized by Education Code Section 54166.

(e) The number of specialist teachers served by librarians.

(f) The total salaries of librarians serving specialist teachers.

From the information received on this preliminary certification of actual participation and as early in the school year as possible, an apportionment of allowances will be made.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2008, No. 37).

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§ 11233. Final Certification of Actual Participation.

At the end of the school year, each district shall furnish, on forms provided by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a final certification of actual participation in the act. The report shall include the following information for the approved state funded program:

(a) Each specialist teacher's name and Specialist Teacher in Reading certificate number.

(b) The school or schools in which each teacher served.

(c) The actual salary paid each teacher including the reading specialist stipend.

(d) The number of specialist teachers served by librarians.

(e) The total actual salaries paid the librarians serving specialist teachers.

(f) An explanation of the circumstances where this report information differs substantially from the information on the preliminary certification of actual participation in the Miller-Unruh Reading Improvement Act.

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§ 11234. Repayment to the State Department of Education.

If it is determined that the school district failed to conduct the program in full or in part as certified on the preliminary certification of actual participation required by section 11232, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) shall order the governing board of the district to draw a warrant in favor of the California Department of Education for the amount of the discrepancy so determined. If the governing board fails to draw the warrant as ordered, the SSPI shall notify the State Controller to withhold such amounts from funds the district would otherwise be eligible to receive as apportionments from the State School Fund in the succeeding fiscal year.

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11235. Definition of Average Daily Attendance.

Average daily attendance for the purposes of computing the quota of specialist teachers means the average daily attendance of the second report period of the fiscal year immediately preceding the year the specialist teachers are to be employed.

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§ 11236. Newly Formed Districts.

For a newly formed or reorganized district, or a district a part or all of which was included in a newly formed or reorganized district, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall ascertain the average daily attendance and test scores for each affected district as it existed during the preceding school year, and determine the appropriate portion thereof to be credited to the new or reorganized district. The total of such portions shall be the appropriate amount to be considered as preceding year data for the newly formed or reorganized district, and the corresponding adjustments shall be made for the former district or districts, as the case may be. The determination shall be based upon information supplied by the governing boards concerned, verified by the county superintendent of schools, and attached to the application form.

If a component district or school of a newly formed or reorganized district is a participant in the act the year just prior to the effective date of the reorganization, the program level of the component district or school becomes a part of the first priority of the newly formed or reorganized district, with the requirement that the specialist teachers and librarians serving these teachers remain with the primary student body being served prior to the reorganization.

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§ 11237. Determining Priority for Small Schools.

Whenever one specialist teacher is to serve more than one school pursuant to Education Code Section 54140(a) and (b), the priority required by Education Code Section 54163(b) shall be determined by the combined totals of the pupils in grades 2 and 3.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11250. District Participation in the Mentor Teacher Program.

(a) Each school district governing board wishing to participate in the Mentor Teacher Program shall adopt a resolution at a public meeting, setting forth the goals, purposes, and planned operation of the district's mentor program and evidencing the board's having considered including parents, pupils, or other public representatives in the selection process.

(b) Applications by school districts for participation in the Mentor Teacher Program will be accepted by the California Department of Education only if planned mentor activities as stated in the resolution specified in subdivision (a) and appended to the district's application are consistent with those set out in Education Code section 44496.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44492, 44492.5, 44495 and 44496, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 3 (Sections 11250-11257) filed 3-26-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 13). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 39; 71, No. 30 and 69, No. 51.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11251. Establishment of Selection Committees.

(a) A school district may have more than one selection committee so as to nominate candidates on an individual site, program area, subject area, or other alternative basis.

(b) One more than 50 percent of the members of each selection committee shall be classroom teachers; the remainder shall be school administrators.

(c) Classroom teacher members of the selection committee shall be chosen by secret ballot election conducted among all probationary and permanent classroom teachers serving in the site, program area, subject area, or other subdivision from which candidates may be nominated, or districtwide if there is only one districtwide selection committee.

(d) School administrator selection committee members shall be chosen by school administrators who have been designated for this role by the governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 44495(a), Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mentor Teacher Program > § 11252. Application of Individual Teachers for Mentor Teacher Designation.
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§ 11252. Application of Individual Teachers for Mentor Teacher Designation.

(a) Any classroom teacher who meets the following qualifications is eligible to seek classification as a mentor teacher.

(1) Holds a valid California teacher credential.

(2) Has achieved permanent status or, in a district with an average daily attendance of fewer than 250 pupils, has been employed by the district as a credentialed classroom teacher for at least three consecutive school years prior to the school year for which nominations are to be made.

(3) Has substantial recent classroom teaching instructional experience.

(b) Written applications for participation in the mentor program shall be submitted to the selection committee prior to a reasonable deadline established by the governing board.

(c) An application shall include written consent by the applicant to release of personnel information relating to his or her teaching experience and performance to selection committee members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44490, 44491(b) and 44495, Education Code.

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§ 11253. Review of Applications and Nominations by the Selection Committees.

(a) Before nominating any candidate, the selection committee shall review the applicant's personnel information relating to his or her teaching experience and performance.

(b) The selection committee may nominate for mentor teacher classification any applicant who meets the qualifications of Section 11252, provided the committee determines upon review of all the information before it that the applicant has demonstrated exemplary teaching ability including, but not limited to, effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts.

(c) Each nominee shall receive the vote of at least one more than half the members of the selection committee.

(d) The governing board may determine a date by which nominations must be made in order to allow a reasonable time prior to the commencement of the succeeding fiscal year for the governing board to review nominations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44490, 44491(b) and 44495, Education Code.

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§ 11254. Review of Nominees and Designation of Mentor Teachers by the Governing Boards.

(a) Prior to designation of any nominee as a mentor teacher, the governing board may gather such further information as it deems necessary to evaluate the nominee according to the criteria in Sections 44490 and 44491(b).

(b) The district governing board may meet in closed session to consider the appointment of any nominee to be a mentor teacher in the same manner that it may consider the appointment or employment of other employees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44490 and 44495(d), Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mentor Teacher Program > § 11255. Renomination as Mentor Teacher.
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§ 11255. Renomination As Mentor Teacher.

Review and renomination shall be initiated and conducted in the same manner as provided in Sections 11252 and 11253. First consideration shall be given to mentor teachers if they continue to qualify for renomination and have served effectively as mentor teachers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 44494(c), Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 4-2-84; designated effective 4-25-84 (Register 84, No. 13).

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§ 11256. Duties and Responsibilities of Mentor Teachers.

(a) The duties and responsibilities of each mentor teacher shall be determined on an individual basis.

(b) The time and manner in which each mentor teacher shall render service in the program shall be determined on an individual basis.

(c) “Direct instruction of pupils,” except as it applies to resource teachers, shall be construed to require a mentor teacher to instruct his or her regularly assigned pupils.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 44496, Education Code.

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§ 11257. Duration of Mentor Teacher Designation.

(a) The duration of a designation as mentor teacher shall normally be for a period of three consecutive years. Designations having a duration of less than three years shall be one or two years only and may be renewed by the governing board, without review and renomination, until the three-year maximum is reached.

(b) Except in school year 1983-84, proration of the mentor teacher annual stipend shall occur only when nonprogrammatic circumstances, such as extended absence for health reasons, prevent the mentor teacher from completing the designated mentorial period.

(c) If for any reason a mentor is unable to complete the designated mentorial period, the governing board may select a replacement from committee-nominated alternates, if any.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44491(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 44495(d), Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. Multilingual and English Learner Education > § 11300. Definitions.
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§ 11300. Definitions.

(a) “Designated English Language Development” means instruction provided during a time set aside in the regular school day for focused instruction on the state-adopted English language development (ELD) standards to assist English learners to develop critical English language skills necessary for academic content learning in English.

(b) “English learner parent advisory committee,” means the committee established by a school district or county superintendent of schools pursuant to Education Code sections 52063 and 52069, and Title 5 California Code of Regulations section 15495(b).

(c) “Integrated English Language Development” means instruction in which the state-adopted ELD standards are used in tandem with the state-adopted academic content standards. Integrated ELD includes specially designed academic instruction in English.

(d) “Language acquisition programs” are educational programs designed for English learners to ensure English acquisition as rapidly and effectively as possible, that provide instruction to these pupils on the state-adopted academic content and ELD standards through Integrated and Designated ELD, and that meet the requirements described in section 11309 of this subchapter. Language acquisition programs may include, but are not limited to, dual language programs, transitional and developmental programs for English learners, and Structured English Immersion, as specified in Education Code section 306, subdivision (c).

(e) “Language programs” are programs that are designed to provide opportunities for pupils to be instructed in languages other than English to a degree sufficient to produce proficiency in those languages, consistent with the provisions of Education Code section 305, subdivision (c).

(f) “Local control and accountability plan (LCAP)” means the plan created by a local educational agency (LEA) pursuant to Education Code sections 52060 or 52066, as applicable to the LEA.

(g) “Local educational agency (LEA)” means a school district or county office of education.

(h) “Multilingual” means proficiency in one or more languages, in addition to English.

(i) “Parent advisory committee” means a committee established by a school district or county superintendent of schools pursuant to Education Code sections 52063 or 52069.

(j) “Parents” means the natural or adoptive parents, legal guardians, or other persons holding the right to make educational decisions for a pupil pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 361 or 727, or Education Code section 56028 or 56055, including foster parents who hold rights to make educational decisions.

(k) “Stakeholders” means parents, pupils, teachers, administrators, other school personnel, and interested members of the public.

(l) “State-adopted academic content standards” means standards adopted by the State Board of Education for the subject matter covered in Education Code sections 18100, 18101, 51210.2, 51222, 60605, 60605.1, 60605.2, 60605.3, 60605.4, 60605.5, 60605.8, 60605.11, and 60605.13.

(m) “State-adopted English language development standards” means standards adopted pursuant to Education Code section 60811.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 305, 306, 310, 330, 18100, 18101, 51210.2, 51222, 52060, 52063, 52064, 52066, 52067, 52068, 52069, 56028, 56055, 60605, 60605.1, 60605.2, 60605.3, 60605.4, 60605.5, 60605.8, 60605.11 and 60605.13, Education Code; and Sections 361 and 727, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New subchapter 4 (sections 11300-11305) and section filed 7-23-98 as an emergency; operative 7-23-98 (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history of subchapter 4, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-98 order, including amendment of subchapter heading, transmitted to OAL 11-19-98 and filed 12-30-98 (Register 99, No. 1).

3. Amendment of subchapter heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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§ 11301. Community Engagement.

(a) As part of the development of the LCAP and annual updates, an LEA shall inform and receive input from stakeholders, including the English learner parent advisory committee, if such a body is required by law, and the parent advisory committee, regarding the LEA's existing language acquisition programs and language programs and possibly establishing other such programs.

(b) An LEA process for informing stakeholders and receiving input may include procedures such as stakeholder surveys, forums, and meetings with school advisory committees or other groups representing stakeholders.

(c) Prior to adoption of an LEA's LCAP, the school district superintendent or the county superintendent of schools shall include a written response to input received from the LEA's English learner parent advisory committee, if such a body is required by law, and parent advisory committee relating to language acquisition programs and language programs with the superintendent's response as described in Education Code sections 52062 and 52068.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 305, 306, 52060, 52062, 52063, 52066, 52067 and 52068, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-23-98 as an emergency; operative 7-23-98 (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-98 order transmitted to OAL 11-19-98 and filed 12-30-98 (Register 99, No. 1).

3. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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§ 11302. Duration of Services.

School districts shall continue to provide additional and appropriate educational services to English learners in kindergarten through grade 12 for the purposes of overcoming language barriers until the English learners have:

(a) demonstrated English-language proficiency comparable to that of the school district's average native English-language speakers; and

(b) recouped any academic deficits which may have been incurred in other areas of the core curriculum as a result of language barriers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 305, 306 and 310, Education Code; U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 1703(f); Castaneda v. Pickard (5th Cir. 1981) 648 F.2d 989, 1009-1011; and Gomez v. Illinois State Board of Education (7th Cir. 1987) 811 F.2d 1030, 1041-1042.

History

1. New section filed 7-23-98 as an emergency; operative 7-23-98 (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-98 order transmitted to OAL 11-19-98 and filed 12-30-98 (Register 99, No. 1).

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§ 11303. Reclassification.

The reclassification procedures used to reclassify a pupil from English learner to proficient in English shall include, but not be limited to, a responsible administrative mechanism for the effective and efficient conduct of the language reclassification process, which shall include each of the following procedural components:

(a) Assessment of language proficiency using the English language development test, as provided for by Education Code section 60810 pursuant to the procedures for conducting that test provided in Subchapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 11510).

(b) Participation of the pupil's classroom teacher and any other certificated staff with direct responsibility for teaching or placement decisions of the pupil.

(c) Parental involvement through:

(1) Notice to parent(s) or guardian(s) of language reclassification and placement, including a description of the reclassification process and the parent's opportunity to participate; and

(2) Encouragement of the participation of parent(s) or guardian(s) in the school district's reclassification procedure, including seeking their opinion and consultation during the reclassification process.

(d) Until the statewide, empirically-established range of performance in basic English/language arts skills is established as required by Education Code section 313(d)(4), evaluation of the pupil's performance as specified in Section 11302(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 313, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-23-98 as an emergency; operative 7-23-98 (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 8-10-98 as an emergency; operative 8-10-98 (Register 98, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-7-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-98 order and 8-10-98 order, including amendment of subsections (b) and (c), transmitted to OAL 11-19-98 and filed 12-30-98 (Register 99, No. 1).

4. Renumbering of former section 11303 to section 11309 and new section 11303 filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

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§ 11304. Monitoring.

School districts shall monitor the progress of pupils reclassified to ensure correct classification and placement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 313, Education Code; U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 1703(f); Casteneda v. Pickard (5th Cir. 1981) 648 F.2d 989, 1009-1011; and Gomez v. Illinois State Board of Education (7th Cir. 1987) 811 F.2d 1030, 1041-1042.

History

1. New section filed 7-23-98 as an emergency; operative 7-23-98 (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-98 order transmitted to OAL 11-19-98 and filed 12-30-98 (Register 99, No. 1).

3. Renumbering of former section 11304 to section 11310 and new section 11304 filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

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§ 11305. Documentation.

School districts shall maintain documentation of multiple criteria information, as specified in Section 11303(a) and (d), and participants and decisions of reclassification in the pupil's permanent records as specified in Section 11303(b) and (c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49062, Education Code. Reference: Section 313 and 49062, Education Code; U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 1703(f); Casteneda v. Pickard (5th Cir. 1981) 648 F.2d 989, 1009-1011; and Gomez v. Illinois State Board of Education (7th Cir. 1987) 811 F.2d 1030, 1041-1042.

History

1. New section filed 7-23-98 as an emergency; operative 7-23-98 (Register 98, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-23-98 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 11-19-98 and filed 12-30-98 (Register 99, No. 1).

3. Renumbering of former section 11305 to section 11315 and new section 11305 filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. Multilingual and English Learner Education > § 11306. Annual Assessment.
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§ 11306. Annual Assessment.

School districts reporting the presence of English learners shall conduct an annual assessment of the English language development and academic progress of those pupils.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 60640 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

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§ 11307. Census.

(a) All pupils whose primary language is other than English who have not been previously assessed or are new enrollees to the school district shall have their English language skills assessed within 30 calendar days from the date of initial enrollment.

(b) The census of English learners, required for each school district shall be taken in a form and manner prescribed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in accord with uniform census taking methods.

(c) The results of the census shall be reported by grade level on a school-by-school basis to the Department of Education not later than April 30 of each year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 62002, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

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§ 11308. Advisory Committees.

(a) School district advisory committees on programs and services for English learners shall be established in each school district with more than 50 English learners in attendance. School advisory committees on education programs and services for English learners shall be established in each school with more than 20 English learners in attendance. Both school district and school advisory committees shall be established in accordance with Education Code section 62002.5.

(b) The parents or guardians of English learners shall elect the parent members of the school advisory committee (or subcommittee, if appropriate). The parents shall be provided the opportunity to vote in the election. Each school advisory committee shall have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the School District Advisory Committee, except that school districts with more than 30 school advisory committees may use a system of proportional or regional representation.

(c) School District Advisory Committees shall advise the school district governing board on at least the following tasks:

(1) Development of a district master plan for education programs and services for English learners. The district master plan will take into consideration the school site master plans.

(2) Conducting of a district wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis.

(3) Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners.

(4) Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.

(5) Administration of the annual language census.

(6) Review and comment on the school district reclassification procedures.

(7) Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents and guardians pursuant to this subchapter.

(d) School districts shall provide all members of school district and school advisory committees with appropriate training materials and training which will assist them in carrying out their responsibilities pursuant to subsection (c). Training provided advisory committee members in accordance with this subsection shall be planned in full consultation with the members, and funds provided under this chapter may be used to meet the costs of providing the training to include the costs associated with the attendance of the members at training sessions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 62000.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 62002 and 62002.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

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§ 11309. Language Acquisition Programs.

(a) LEAs shall provide language acquisition programs for English learners consistent with these regulations.

(b) Whenever an LEA establishes a language acquisition program, the LEA shall confer with school personnel, including teachers and administrators with authorizations required to provide or oversee programs and services for English learners, regarding the design and content of the language acquisition program.

(c) Any language acquisition program provided by an LEA shall:

(1) Be designed using evidence-based research and include both Designated and Integrated ELD;

(2) Be allocated sufficient resources by the LEA to be effectively implemented, including, but not limited to, certificated teachers with the appropriate authorizations, necessary instructional materials, pertinent professional development for the proposed program, and opportunities for parent and community engagement to support the proposed program goals; and

(3) Within a reasonable period of time, lead to:

(A) Grade-level proficiency in English, and, when the program model includes instruction in another language, proficiency in that other language; and

(B) Achievement of the state-adopted academic content standards in English, and, when the program model includes instruction in another language, achievement of the state-adopted academic content standards in that other language.

(d) At a minimum, an LEA shall provide a program of Structured English Immersion for English learners, which includes Designated and Integrated ELD.

(e) An LEA may provide language acquisition programs, including programs that integrate instruction for native speakers of English and native speakers of another language and meet the requirements of subdivision (c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 305, 306, 44253.3 and 44253.4, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1703 and 6311.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 11303 to new section 11309 filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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§ 11310. Parental Notice.

(a) An LEA shall notify parents of the language acquisition programs and language programs available in the LEA at the time and in the manner specified in Education Code sections 48980 and 48981. The notice specified in this section shall include a description of the process for parents to request a language acquisition program or language program for their child.

(b) Regarding language acquisition programs, the notice shall include:

(1) A description of any such programs provided, including Structured English Immersion;

(2) Identification of any language to be taught in addition to English, when the program model includes instruction in another language;

(3) The information set forth in section 11309(c); and

(4) The process to request establishment of a language acquisition program not offered at the school.

(c) Regarding language programs, the notice shall specify the language(s) to be taught, and may include the program goals, methodology used, and evidence of the proposed program's effectiveness.

(d) Parents of pupils enrolling in an LEA after the beginning of the academic school year shall be provided the notice described above upon enrollment. An LEA may provide notice to parents at additional times throughout the year.

(e) The notice to parents pursuant to this section shall be provided as described above. Additionally, verbal notice shall be provided, upon request, as reasonably necessary to effectuate notice to the parents.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 305, 306, 310, 48980 and 48981, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. sections 1703(f), 6311 and 6318.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 11304 to new section 11310 filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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§ 11311. Parent Requests to Establish a Language Acquisition Program.

(a) An LEA shall establish a process for schools of the LEA to receive and respond to requests from parents of pupils enrolled in the school to establish a language acquisition program other than, or in addition to, such programs available at the school. The LEA process shall require each school to make a written record of each request, including at least the following:

(1) The date of the request;

(2) The names of the parent and pupil;

(3) A general description of the request; and

(4) The pupil's grade level on the date of the request.

(b) Each school shall maintain a written record of verbal requests that includes the information set forth above.

(c) Each school shall assist parents in clarifying requests, as needed.

(d) Each school shall retain written records of parent requests for language acquisition programs for at least three years from the date of the request.

(e) A parent whose pupil is enrolled in a school for attendance in the next school year may submit a request for a language acquisition program.

(f) A school shall consider requests for a multilingual program model from parents of pupils enrolled in the school who are native speakers of English when determining whether a threshold specified in subdivision (h) is reached.

(g) Each school shall monitor the number of parent requests for language acquisition programs on a regular basis and notify the LEA immediately upon reaching a threshold specified in subdivision (h).

(h) When the parents of 30 pupils or more enrolled in a school, or when the parents of 20 pupils or more in the same grade level enrolled in a school, request the same or substantially similar type of a language acquisition program, the LEA shall respond by taking the following actions:

(1) Within 10 school days of reaching a threshold described in subdivision (h), notify the parents of pupils attending the school, the school's teachers, administrators, and the LEA's English learner parent advisory committee and parent advisory committee, in writing, of the parents' requests for a language acquisition program;

(2) Identify costs and resources necessary to implement any new language acquisition program, including but not limited to certificated teachers with the appropriate authorizations, necessary instructional materials, pertinent professional development for the proposed program, and opportunities for parent and community engagement to support the proposed program goals; and

(3) Determine, within 60 calendar days of reaching a threshold described in subdivision (h), whether it is possible to implement the requested language acquisition program; and provide notice, in writing, to parents of pupils attending the school, the school's teachers, and administrators, of its determination;

(A) In the case of an affirmative decision to implement a language acquisition program at the school, create and publish a reasonable timeline of actions necessary to implement the language acquisition program.

(B) In the case where the LEA determines it is not possible to implement a language acquisition program requested by parents, the LEA shall provide in written form an explanation of the reason(s) the program cannot be provided and may offer an alternate option that can be implemented at the school.

(i) Each school shall follow the process set forth in subdivision (h), even when the LEA provides the requested language acquisition program at another school of the LEA at the time the threshold specified in subdivision (h) is met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 305, 310, 44253.3 and 44253.4, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 1703(f).

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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§ 11312. Language Programs.

If an LEA provides a language program or proposes to offer a language program, the LEA shall establish a process for schools of the LEA to receive and respond to input from parents and stakeholders regarding the non-English language in which instruction is provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 305(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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§ 11315.5. Duties of School Districts.

A school district applying for CBET funding shall provide certification to the State Board of Education (SBE) that:

(a) It has read and is familiar with the California Code of Regulations, title 5, sections 11315 and 11315.5; and

(b) It will develop a CBET plan pursuant to Education Code sections 315.5, 316.5 and 317. The plan shall be approved by the governing board of the school district and shall be reviewed and revised as necessary, or at a minimum of once every three years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 316 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 315, 315.5, 316, 316.5 and 317, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2008; operative 6-4-2008 (Register 2008, No. 19).

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§ 11315.6. Data Collection and Reporting.

(a) A school district participating in the CBET program shall maintain data that includes, but is not limited to:

(1) improvement in English literacy of adult English language learners participating as adult tutors in the CBET program;

(2) improvement in attendance of pupils participating in the tutoring program;

(3) achievement progress of K-12 pupils, who were tutored by adult CBET tutors, as measured by the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) administered under Education Code section 60810; and

(4) achievement progress of K-12 pupils, who were tutored by adult CBET tutors, as measured by the California Standards Tests (CSTs) administered under Education Code section 60640; and

(5) District-level assessments pursuant to Education Code section 317.

(b) A participating school district shall report the data maintained pursuant to subdivision (a) to the SBE upon request.

(c) In no event shall assessment results collected under subdivision (a) be communicated, in any way, to persons not already legally authorized to have that information.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 316 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 315, 315.5, 316, 316.5, 317, 60640 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2008; operative 6-4-2008 (Register 2008, No. 19).

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§ 11315. Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) Programs.

In distributing funds authorized by Education Code sections 315, 315.5, 316, 316.5, and 317, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) shall allocate the funds and school districts shall disburse the funds at their discretion consistent with the following:

(a) The funds made available by Education Code sections 315, 315.5, 316, 316.5, and 317 shall be apportioned by the SSPI to school districts offering Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) based upon the number of limited English proficient (LEP) pupils identified in the Annual Language Census Survey from the prior year.

(b) The governing boards of school districts may disburse these funds at their discretion to carry out the purposes of this section. School district governing boards shall require providers of adult English language instruction which receive funds authorized by Education Code sections 315, 315.5, 316, 316.5, and 317 to maintain evidence that adult program participants have pledged to provide personal English language tutoring to California school pupils with limited English proficiency.

(c) School districts may use these funds for expenses related to the CBET program, such as direct program services, community notification, transportation services, and background checks on CBET tutors as authorized by Education Code sections 35021-35021.4 and 45349.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 316 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 315, 315.5, 316, 316.5, 317, 35021, 35021.1, 35021.4, 45349 and 52164, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 11305 to new section 11315 filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2008; operative 6-4-2008 (Register 2008, No. 19).

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§ 11316. Language of Parental Notice.

All notices and other communications to parents required or permitted by these regulations must be provided in English and in the parents' primary language to the extent required under Education Code section 48985.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 48985, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1703(f) and 6318.

History

1. New section filed 1-8-2003; operative 1-8-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-18-2018; operative 7-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. English Language Centers [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 11, Subch. 5, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of subchapter 5 (Sections 11400-11422) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 51.

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§ 11470. Application of Chapter.

This chapter applies to all summer schools receiving state reimbursement, except classes for adults, adult schools, and evening high schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 37250, 51731, 51761, and 52355, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37250, 37252, 51730-51732 and 51761, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 8 (§§ 11470-11474) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of Chapter 6 (Sections 11440-11444) and renumbering of Chapter 8 (Sections 11470-11475) to Chapter 6 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

4. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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§ 11471. Approval Required. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37252, 37253, 42239 and 51730-51732, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Repealer of section and amendment of Note filed 9-28-95; operative 9-28-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 39).

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§ 11472. Courses Authorized.

In addition to mathematics and science authorized by Education Code section 37253(a), summer school courses may be offered in any of the areas of study specified in Education Code sections 51210(a) through (g) for grades 1 to 6 and 51220(a) through (j) for grades 7 to 12.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 37253(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 37253, 51210, 51220 and 51730-51732, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. New section filed 5-16-95 as an emergency; operative 5-16-95 (Register 95, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 95, No. 39).

4. New section filed 9-28-95; operative 9-28-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 39).

5. Amendment filed 3-19-96; operative 4-18-96 (Register 96, No. 12).

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§ 11473. Level of Difficulty. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 37250, 51731, 51761 and 52355, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37250, 37252, 51730-51732 and 51761, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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§ 11474. Time and Duration. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37252, 37253, 42239 and 51730-51732, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

3. Repealer of section and amendment of Note filed 9-28-95; operative 9-28-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 39).

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§ 11475. Work Experience Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 37250, 51731, 51761 and 52355, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37250, 37252, 51730-51732 and 51761, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 21).

2. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

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§ 11510. Definitions.

For the purposes of the test required by Education Code Section 313(a), referred to as the California English Language Development Test, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Accommodation” is any variation in the assessment environment or process that does not fundamentally alter what the test measures or affect the comparability of scores. “Accommodations” may include variations in scheduling, setting, aids, equipment, and presentation format.

(b) An “administration” means a pupil's attempt to take all sections of the California English Language Development Test, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

(c) “Alternate Assessment” is an alternate means to measure the English language proficiency of pupils with disabilities whose Individualized Education Program Team has determined that they are unable to participate in the California English Language Development Test even with accommodations, variations, or modifications.

(d) “Annual assessments” are administrations of the California English Language Development Test to enrolled pupils who are currently identified as English learners.

(e) “Annual assessment window” begins on July 1 and ends on October 31 of each school year.

(f) “Date of first enrollment” is the date on which the pupil is scheduled to be in attendance in a California public school for the first time.

(g) “Department” is the California Department of Education.

(h) “District coordinator” is an employee of the school district designated by the superintendent of the district to oversee the administration of the CELDT within the district.

(i) “Excessive materials” is the difference between the sum of the number of tests scored and 90 percent of the tests ordered by the district.

(j) “Grade level” is the grade assigned to the pupil by the school district at the time of testing.

(k) “Home language survey” is a form administered by the school district to be completed by the pupil's parent or guardian at the time of first enrollment in a California public school indicating language use in the home which, if completed, fulfills the school district's obligation required by Education Code Section 52164.1.

(l) “Initial assessment” is the administration of the California English Language Development Test to a pupil whose primary language is other than English, as determined by the Home Language Survey, and who has not previously been assessed for English language proficiency in a California public school.

(m) “Modification” is any variation in the assessment environment or process that fundamentally alters what the test measures or affects the comparability of scores.

(n) “Primary” language is the language first learned by the pupil, most frequently used at home, or most frequently spoken by the parents or other adults in the home when speaking with the pupil.

(o) “Proctor” is an employee of a school district who has received training specifically designed to prepare him or her to assist the test examiner in administration of the California English Language Development Test.

(p) “Pupil” is a person enrolled in a California school district in kindergarten through grade 12, or in ungraded programs, including those pupils placed in a nonpublic school through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process pursuant to Education Code Section 56365.

(q) “Records of results” are:

(1) Student test results from the pupil's cumulative file;

(2) Parent notification letter of student results;

(3) Previous or current school district pupil electronic data files;

(4) Student Proficiency Level Reports; and

(5) Verification from prior school district.

(r) “School districts” include elementary, high school, and unified school districts, county offices of education, and any charter school that for assessment purposes does not elect to be part of the school district or county office of education that granted the charter, and any charter school chartered by the State Board of Education.

(s) “Scribe” is an employee of the school district, or a person assigned by a nonpublic school to implement a pupil's IEP and is required to transcribe a pupil's responses to the format required by the test. The pupil's parent or guardian is not eligible to be a scribe.

(t) “Site coordinator” is an employee of the school district designated by the district coordinator or the superintendent, or a person assigned by a nonpublic school to implement a student's IEP, who oversees the administration of the CELDT at each test site at which the examination is given.

(u) “Test” is the California English Language Development Test.

(v) “Test Examiner” is an employee of the school district who is proficient in English and has received training specifically designed to prepare him or her to administer the test.

(w) “Test materials” are materials necessary for administration of the California English Language Development Test, including but not limited to audio-cassettes, test manuals, pupil test booklets, forms for recording pupil responses and background information, video tapes, answer keys, scoring rubrics, special test versions, and any other materials developed and provided by the contractor.

(x) “Variation” is a change in the manner in which a test is presented or administered, or in how a test taker is allowed to respond, and includes, but is not limited to, accommodations and modifications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313, 52164.1 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 7.5 (articles 1-4), article 1 (section 11510) and section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsection (f), repealer of subsection (j) and amendment of Note filed 4-14-2003; operative 4-14-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 16).

3. Amendment filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11511.5. Reporting to Parents.

For each pupil assessed using the test, each school district shall notify parents or guardians of the pupil's results within 30 calendar days following receipt of results of testing from the test contractor. The notification shall comply with the requirements of Education Code Section 48985.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306(a), 313 and 48985, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11511.6. Reporting Test Scores.

No aggregate or group scores or reports that are compiled pursuant to Education Code Section 60851 shall be reported electronically, in hard copy, or in other media, to any audience other than the school or school district where the pupils were tested, if the aggregate or group scores or reports are composed of three (3) or fewer individual pupil scores. In each instance in which no score is reported for this reason, the notation shall appear: “The number of pupils in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection.” In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49076, 60810 and 60812, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g).

History

1. Amendment filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11511. Initial and Annual Assessments.

(a) Initial assessments shall be administered as follows:

(1) Any pupil whose primary language is other than English as determined by the home language survey and who has not previously been identified as an English learner by a California public school or for whom there is no record of results from an administration of an English language proficiency test, shall be assessed for English language proficiency with the test within 30 calendar days after the date of first enrollment in a California public school, or within 60 calendar days before the date of first enrollment, but not before July 1 of that school year.

(b) Annual assessments shall be administered as follows:

The English language proficiency of all currently enrolled English learners shall be assessed by administering the test during the annual assessment window.

(c) Both Initial and Annual assessments shall be administered in accordance with the test contractor's directions, except as provided for in Sections 11516, 11516.5, and 11516.6.

(d) For both Initial and Annual assessments, the school district is responsible for the cost of excessive materials ordered by the school district. In no event shall the cost to the school district for replacement or excessive materials exceed the amount per test booklet and accompanying material that is paid to the test contractor by the California Department of Education as part of the contract with the test contractor for the current year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306(a), 313 and 37200, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 11511-11514) and section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11512.5. Data for Analysis of Pupil Proficiency.

(a) Each school district shall provide the test contractor the following information for each pupil tested for purposes of the analyses and reporting required pursuant to Education Code sections 60810(c) and 60812, and for accountability requirements under Title III of No Child Left Behind, Part A, Section 3122 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 107-110):

(1) Pupil's full name;

(2) Date of birth;

(3) County, district, school code;

(4) Date that testing was completed;

(5) Grade level;

(6) Gender;

(7) Primary language;

(8) Program participation;

(9) Special education and 504 plan status;

(10) Primary Disability;

(11) Ethnicity;

(12) Year first enrolled in a United States school;

(13) School mobility.

(14) CELDT scores from the previous test administration;

(15) Purpose: an initial assessment or an annual assessment;

(16) District and County of residence for pupils with disabilities;

(17) Grade level from the previous CELDT administration;

(18) Use of test modifications and/or accommodations;

(19) Use of Alternate Assessment(s); and

(20) California School Information Services (CSIS) student number once assigned.

(b) The demographic information required by subdivision (a) is for the purposes of aggregate analyses and reporting only.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 60810 and 60812, Education Code; and 20 USC Sections 6841-6842.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(11) and amendment of Note filed 4-14-2003; operative 4-14-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 16).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11512. District Documentation and Pupil Records.

(a) The school district shall maintain a record of all pupils who participate in each administration of the test. This record shall include the following information for each administration:

(1) The name of each pupil who took the test.

(2) The grade level of each pupil who took the test.

(3) The date on which the administration of the test was completed for each pupil.

(4) The test results obtained for each pupil.

(b) The school district shall enter in each pupil's record the following information for each administration of the test:

(1) The date referred to by subdivision (a)(3).

(2) The pupil's test results.

(c) The record required by subdivision (a) shall be created and the information required by subdivision (b) of this section shall be entered in each pupil's record prior to the subsequent administration of the test.

(d) In order to comply with the accountability requirements under Title III of No Child Left Behind, part A, Section 3122 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 107-110), whenever a pupil transfers from one school district to another, the pupil's CELDT records including the information specified in Section 11512(a) shall be transferred by the sending district within 20 calendar days upon a request from the receiving district where the pupil is now enrolled.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306(a), 313(b), 49068 and 60810(d), Education Code; and 20 USC Sections 6841-6842.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), new subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11513.5. California English Language Development Test Site Coordinator.

(a) Annually, the superintendent of the school district shall designate a California English Language Development Test site coordinator for each test site, including, but not limited to, each charter school, each court school, and each school or program operated by a school district, from among the employees of the school district. The California English Language Development Test site coordinator, or the site principal or his or her designee, shall be available to the California English Language Development Test district coordinator for the purpose of resolving issues that arise as a result of the administration of the test.

(b) The California English Language Development Test site coordinator's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(1) Determining site test and test material needs.

(2) Arranging for test administration at the site.

(3) Completing the Test Security Agreement and Test Security Affidavit prior to the receipt of test materials.

(4) Delivering test materials only to those persons who have executed Test Security Agreements and who are administering the test.

(5) Overseeing test security requirements, including collecting and delivering all completed Test Security Affidavit forms to the district office from the test examiners and other site personnel involved with testing.

(6) Maintaining security over the test and test data as required by Section 11514.

(7) Overseeing the acquisition of tests from the school district and the distribution of tests to the test examiner(s).

(8) Overseeing the administration of the test to pupils at the test site.

(9) Overseeing the collection and return of all testing materials to the California English Language Development Test district coordinator.

(10) Assisting the California English Language Development Test district coordinator and the test contractor in the resolution of any discrepancies between the number of tests received from the California English Language Development Test district coordinator and the number of tests collected for return to the California English Language Development Test district coordinator.

(11) Overseeing the collection of all pupil data required by Sections 11512 and 11512.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11513. California English Language Development Test District Coordinator.

(a) On or before April 1, or 90 calendar days before the beginning of the annual assessment window of each school year, the superintendent of each school district shall designate from among the employees of the school district a California English Language Development Test district coordinator. The superintendent shall notify the test contractor of the identity and contact information for the California English Language Development Test district coordinator. The California English Language Development Test district coordinator, or the school district superintendent or his or her designee, shall be available throughout the year and shall serve as the liaison between the school district and the California Department of Education for all matters related to the test. At the discretion of the district superintendent, the contact information may include an electronic email address.

(b) The California English Language Development Test district coordinator's responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Responding to correspondence and inquiries from the contractor in a timely manner and as provided in the contractor's instructions.

(2) Determining school district and individual school test and test material needs in conjunction with the test contractor.

(3) Overseeing the acquisition and distribution of tests and test materials to individual schools and sites.

(4) Maintaining security over the test and test data using the procedure set forth in Section 11514. The California English Language Development Test district coordinator shall sign the Test Security Agreement set forth in Section 11514 with the test contractor prior to receipt of the test materials. A copy of the Test Security Agreement shall be maintained at the district office for 12 months from the date signed.

(5) Overseeing the administration of the test to pupils.

(6) Overseeing the collection and return of all completed test materials and test data to the contractor.

(7) Assisting the test contractor in the resolution of any discrepancies in the test information and materials.

(8) Ensuring that all test materials are received from school test sites within the school district in sufficient time to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (10).

(9) Ensuring that all tests and test materials received from school test sites within the school district have been placed in a secure school district location upon receipt of those tests.

(10) Ensuring that all test materials are inventoried, packaged, and labeled in accordance with instructions from the test contractor. The completed test materials shall be returned to the test contractor at the date specified monthly by the test contractor for initial assessments of pupils but no later than ten (10) working days after the close of the testing window for the annual assessment.

(11) Ensuring that the tests and test materials are retained in a secure, locked location, in the unopened boxes in which they were received from the test contractor, from the time they are received in the school district until the time they are delivered to the test sites.

(12) Overseeing the collection of all pupil data to comply with Sections 11512 and 11512.5.

(13) Immediately notifying the test contractor of any security breaches or testing irregularities in the district before, during, or after the administration of the test.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11514. Test Security.

(a) The California English Language Development Test site coordinator shall ensure that strict supervision is maintained over each pupil while the pupil is being administered the test.

(b) Access to the test materials is limited to pupils being administered the test and employees of the school district directly responsible for administration of the test who have signed the Test Security Affidavit set forth in subdivision (g).

(c) All California English Language Development Test district and test site coordinators shall sign the Test Security Agreement set forth in subdivision (d).

(d) The Test Security Agreement shall be as follows:

CALIFORNIA ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TEST TEST SECURITY AGREEMENT

(1) I will take all necessary precautions to safeguard all tests and test materials by limiting access to persons within the school district with a responsible, professional interest in the test's security.

(2) I will keep on file the names of persons having access to tests and test materials. I will require all persons having access to the materials to sign the Test Security Affidavit that will be kept on file in the school district office.

(3) I will keep the tests and test materials in a secure, locked location, limiting access to only those persons responsible for test security, except on actual testing dates.

By signing my name to this document, I am assuring that I will abide by the above conditions.

	By:	
	Title:	
	School District:	
	Date:	

(e) Each California English Language Development Test site coordinator shall deliver the tests and test materials only to those persons actually administering the test on the date of testing and only upon execution of the Test Security Affidavit set forth in subdivision (g).

(f) All persons having access to the test, including but not limited to the California English Language Development Test site coordinator, test examiners, and test proctors, shall acknowledge the limited purpose of their access to the test by signing the Test Security Affidavit set forth in subdivision (g).

(g) The Test Security Affidavit shall be completed by each test examiner and test proctor:

CALIFORNIA ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TEST SECURITY AFFIDAVIT

I acknowledge that I will have access to the test for the purpose of administering the test. I understand that these materials are highly secure, and it is my professional responsibility to protect their security as follows:

(1) I will not divulge the contents of the test to any other person through verbal, written, or any other means of communication.

(2) I will not copy any part of the test or test materials unless necessary to administer the test.

(3) I will keep the test secure until the test is actually distributed to pupils.

(4) I will limit access to the test and test materials by test examinees to the actual testing periods when they are taking the test.

(5) I will collect and account for all materials following each period of testing and will not permit pupils to remove test materials from the room where testing takes place.

(6) I will not disclose the contents of, or the scoring keys to, the test instrument.

(7) I will not review any test questions, passages or other test items with pupils before or after testing.

(8) I will administer the test(s) in accordance with the directions for test administration set forth in the contractor's manual for test administration.

(9) I will return all test materials to the designated California English Language Development Test site coordinator upon completion of the test.

(10) I will not interfere with the independent work of any pupil taking the test and I will not compromise the security of the test by means including, but not limited to:

(A) Providing pupils with access to test questions prior to testing.

(B) Copying, reproducing, transmitting, distributing or using in any manner inconsistent with test security all or any portion of any secure California English Language Development Test booklet or document.

(C) Coaching pupils during testing or altering or interfering with the pupil's responses in any way.

(D) Making answer keys available to pupils.

(E) Failing to follow security rules for distribution and return of secure tests as directed, or failing to account for all secure test materials before, during, and after testing.

(F) Failing to follow test administration directions specified in test administration manuals.

(G) Participating in, directing, aiding, counseling, assisting in, or encouraging any of the acts prohibited in this section.

I have been trained to administer the test.

	Signed:	
	Print Name:	
	Position:	
	School:	
	School District:	
	Date:	

(h) To maintain the security of the test, all California English Language Development Test district and test site coordinators are responsible for inventory control and shall use appropriate inventory control forms to monitor and track test inventory.

(i) The security of the test materials that have been duly delivered to the school district by the test contractor is the sole responsibility of the school district until all test materials have been inventoried, accounted for, and delivered to the common or private carrier designated by the test contractor.

(j) Secure transportation within a school district is the responsibility of the school district once materials have been duly delivered to the school district by the test contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 313, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11516.5. Accommodations.

(a) Pupils with disabilities shall be permitted to take the test with those accommodations listed in subsections (b) through (e), if specified in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 plan for use on the test, standardized testing, or for use during classroom instruction and assessments.

(b) Presentation accommodations:

(1) Braille transcriptions provided by the test contractor;

(2) Large print versions reformatted from regular print version;

(3) Test items enlarged through electronic means;

(4) Audio or oral presentation of questions or items for the writing section;

(5) Use of Manually Coded English or American Sign Language to present test questions for the writing section;

(6) Test over more than one day for a test or test part to be administered in a single setting;

(7) Supervised breaks within a section of the test; and

(8) Administration of the test at the most beneficial time of day to the student.

(c) Response accommodations:

(1) For grades 3-12, Listening, Reading and Writing sections, student marks responses in test booklet and the responses are transferred to the answer document by a school or school district employee who has signed the Test Security Affidavit;

(2) For grades 2-12, Listening, Reading and Writing sections, responses dictated to a scribe for selected response items or multiple-choice items;

(3) For kindergarten and grades 1-12, Speaking section, responses dictated to a scribe for selected response items or multiple-choice items;

(4) For the Writing section, responses dictated to a scribe, audio recorder or speech to text converter and the pupil indicates all spelling and language conventions; and

(5) For the Writing section, use word processing software with the spell and grammar check tools turned off.

(d) For the Writing section, use of an assistive device that does not interfere with the independent work of the pupil.

(e) Setting accommodations include:

(1) Test at home or in hospital, by a test examiner.

(f) If the eligible pupil's or adult student's IEP team or Section 504 plan proposes a variation for use on the test that has not been listed in this section, 11516, or 11516.6, the school district may submit a request to the department for review of the proposed variation in administering the test.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306(a), 313 and 37200, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11516.6. Modifications for Pupils with Disabilities.

(a) Pupils with disabilities shall be permitted to take the test with the following modifications if specified in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 plan for use on the test, standardized testing, or for use during classroom instruction and assessments.

(b) The following are modifications because they fundamentally alter what the examination measures or affect the comparability scores. Modifications include but are not limited to the following procedures:

(1) For the Reading section, questions or items read aloud to the student or audio presentation;

(2) For the Listening/Speaking and Reading section, use of Manually Coded English or American Sign Language to present test questions;

(3) For the Writing section, essay responses dictated orally, in Manually Coded English, or in American Sign Language to a scribe, audio recorder, or speech to test converter (scribe provides spelling, grammar, and language conventions);

(4) Use of a dictionary;

(5) For the Writing section, use of word processing software with spell and grammar check tools enabled on the essay responses;

(6) For the Writing section, use of an assistive device that interferes with the independent work of the student, including mechanical or electronic devices that are not used solely to record the pupil's responses, including but not limited to transcribers, scribes, voice recognition or voice to text software, and that identify a potential error in the pupil's response or that correct spelling, grammar, or conventions.

(c) A pupil who takes the test with one or more modifications shall receive a scored marked “not valid” for the sections of the test on which modifications were used accompanied by the notation that a score marked “not valid” was obtained through use of alternate procedures which may affect the validity of the test.

(d) If the pupil's or adult student's IEP or Section 504 plan proposes a variation for use on the test that has not been listed in this section, 11516, or 11516.5, the school district may submit a request for review of proposed variations in administering the test.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306(a), 313 and 37200, Education Code; 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11516.7. Alternate Assessments for Pupils with Disabilities.

(a) Pupils with disabilities who are unable to participate in the entire CELDT or a section of the test with variations, accommodations or modifications shall be administered alternate assessments for English language proficiency as set forth in the pupil's IEP.

(b) Pupils who participate in the Test Program using alternate assessment procedures shall receive a score marked not valid for the sections of the test in which alternate assessments were administered.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC Section 6311; 34 CFR Section 300.138(b)(1)(2).

History

1. New section filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11516. Variations.

(a) School district may provide all pupils the following variations:

(1) Test directions that are simplified or clarified in English for the Reading and Writing sections.

(2) Sufficient time to complete the test as provided in the directions for test administration.

(b) School districts may provide all pupils the following variations if regularly used in the classroom:

(1) Special or adaptive furniture;

(2) Special lighting or acoustics, visual magnifying, or audio amplification equipment;

(3) An individual carrel or study enclosure;

(4) Covered overlay, masks, or other means to maintain visual attention to the test consistent with contractor's test directions;

(5) Test individual in a separate room provided that the pupil is directly supervised by an employee of the school district or nonpublic school who has signed the Test Security Affidavit; and

(6) Manually Coded English or American Sign Language to present directions for administration (does not apply to test questions).

(c) If a school district proposed the use of a variation on the test that is not listed in this section, 11516.5, or 11516.6, the school district may submit a request to the department for review of proposed variation in administering the test.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 37200, Education Code; and 20 USC Section 6311.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 11516-11516.5) and section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of article heading and section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11517.5. Apportionment Information Report.

(a) Annually, each school district shall receive an Apportionment Information Report that shall include the following information for those tests administered during the previous fiscal year (July 1 through June 30):

(1) The number of pupils assessed with the CELDT as indicated by the number of answer documents submitted to and scored by the test contractor for each administration.

(2) The Department shall distribute the Reports to districts no later than November 15 following each testing window.

(b) To be eligible for apportionment payment, school district must meet the following conditions:

(1) The superintendent of each school district has certified the accuracy of the apportionment information report for tests administered during the prior fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), which is either:

(A) Postmarked by December 31, or

(B) If postmarked after December 31, the apportionment information report must be accompanied by a waiver request as provided by Education Code Section 33050. For those apportionment information reports postmarked after December 31, apportionment payment is contingent upon the availability of an appropriation for this purpose in the fiscal year in which the tests were administered.

(C) The amount of funding to be apportioned to the school district for the tests shall be calculated by multiplying the amount per administration established by the State Board of Education to enable school districts to meet the requirements of Education Code Section 60810 by the number of pupils in the school district tested with the CELDT during the previous fiscal year as determined by the apportionment information report and as certified by the school district superintendent pursuant to subdivision (b)(1)(B).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60810, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11517. Apportionment to School Districts.

The amount of funding to be apportioned to the school district for the costs of administering the test shall be the amount established by the State Board of Education to enable school districts to meet the requirements of administering the test to pupils in kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, in the school district. The number of tests administered shall be determined by the certification of the school district superintendent pursuant to Section 11517.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 60810, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 11517) and section filed 10-4-2001; operative 11-3-2001 (Register 2001, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) and amendment of Note filed 4-14-2003; operative 4-14-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 16).

3. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 6-9-2005; operative 6-9-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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§ 11517.6. Operation.

Subchapter 7.6, “English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC),” applies to the initial and summative assessments required by Education Code sections 313 and 60810, which are referred to as the ELPAC.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 7.6 (articles 1-6, sections 11517.6-11519.5), article 1 (sections 11517.6-11518) and section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

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§ 11518.1. Extension of Annual Summative Assessment Window for 2020-2021 School Year. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6311.

History

1. New section filed 4-7-2021 as an emergency; operative 4-7-2021 (Register 2021, No. 15). This emergency regulatory action is effective on 4-7-2021 and, pursuant to Executive Orders N-40-20 and N-71-20, will expire on 2-8-2022. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2022, No. 8).

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§ 11518. Definitions.

The following definitions apply to the ELPAC:

(a) “Accommodations” means resources documented in a pupil's individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan that an eligible pupil regularly uses in the classroom for instruction and/or assessment(s) and that are 1) either utilized in the assessment environment or 2) consist of changes in procedures or materials that increase equitable access to the assessment. Accommodations may not fundamentally alter the comparability of test scores.

(b) “Administration” means an eligible pupil's attempt to take any part of the ELPAC initial or summative assessment. Administration, with the exception of the Alternate ELPAC, may be conducted through in-person or remote test sessions.

(c) “Alternate assessment” or “Alternate ELPAC,” when operational, is an alternate means, identified in the IEPs for eligible pupils with the most significant cognitive disabilities, to measure English language proficiency.

(d) “Annual summative assessment window” begins on February 1 and ends on May 31 of each school year.

(e) “Assessment management system” means the test operations management system that is a set of web applications that manage the registration of pupils for tests, machine or hand scoring of test items, integration of item scores into an overall test score, and delivery of scores to the data warehouse.

(f) “Assessment technology platform” means the underlying computer systems on which ELPAC applications run. It is comprised of two components, the assessment management system and the test delivery system.

(g) “Data warehouse” means a comprehensive storehouse of test registrations and results and a system to generate reports on, or extracts of, that data.

(h) “Designated interface assistant” is an employee of a local educational agency (LEA), trained as an ELPAC test examiner who is available to assist pupils who need assistance with response entry into the online test delivery system.

(i) “Designated supports” are resources that an eligible pupil regularly uses in the classroom for instruction and/or assessment(s) and that are available for use by any pupil for whom a need has been indicated, prior to assessment administration, by an educator or a team of educators (with parent/guardian and pupil input, as appropriate) or specified in the pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan.

(j) “Domain” means listening, speaking, reading, or writing, as described in Education Code section 60810.

(k) “ELPAC initial assessment criterion” means a performance-level cut score on the initial assessment that is at or above the State Board of Education (SBE)-approved definition of English language proficient.

(l) “ELPAC test examiner” is an employee or contractor of an local educational agency (LEA) or nonpublic school (NPS) who has electronically agreed to an ELPAC Test Security Affidavit, who is proficient in English and has complete command of pronunciation, intonation, and fluency, and who certifies completion of training in the administration of the ELPAC.

(m) “ELPAC trainer” is an employee or contractor of an LEA or NPS responsible for the annual training of ELPAC test examiners.

(n) “Excessive materials” means the difference between the total number of paper tests scored and 90 percent of the paper tests ordered annually by the LEA.

(o) “Grade” means the grade in which a pupil is enrolled at the time of testing, or if enrolled in an ungraded program, the grade to which the LEA assigns the pupil for assessment purposes.

(p) “Initial assessment” means the ELPAC assessment that is locally scored and is used to determine the English language proficiency of eligible pupils, as specified in section 11518(ad) or section 11518.20.

(q) “Initial assessment window” begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of each school year.

(r) “Initial California enrollment” means the first day on which a pupil is in attendance in a California public school.

(s) “Instructional supports” are all supports, including those supports documented in a pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan, that may be used in daily instruction and for assessment(s), including language and physical supports.

(t) “Local educational agency (LEA)” means an elementary, high school, and unified school district, county office of education, any charter school that for assessment purposes does not elect to be part of the school district or county office of education that granted the charter, and any charter school chartered by the SBE.

(u) “LEA ELPAC coordinator” is an employee of an LEA who is designated by the LEA superintendent to oversee the administration of the ELPAC assessments.

(v) “LEA superintendent” for purposes of these regulations includes an administrator of a charter school that is an LEA as defined by subdivision (t).

(w) “Local scoring (LS) correspondence administrator” is an employee of an LEA who enters pupils' initial assessment scores into the local scoring system and has the authority to generate reports of pupils' aggregate and individual scores at the LEA level.

(x) “LS data entry staff” is an employee of an LEA who enters pupils' initial or summative assessment scores into the local scoring system and has the authority to print individual pupil score reports at the site level.

(y) “Nonpublic schools (NPS)” means nonpublic, nonsectarian schools as described in Education Code section 56034.

(z) “Personally identifiable information” includes a pupil's name and/or any other direct personal identifiers, and indirect identifiers, such as the pupil's address and personal characteristics, and other information that makes a pupil's identity traceable through the use of a single or multiple data source(s), including publicly available information.

(aa) “Primary or native language” means the language used by a pupil, as identified in accordance with the survey conducted pursuant to section 11518.5(a).

(ab) “Proctor” is an employee or contractor of an LEA or NPS who electronically agrees to an ELPAC Test Security Affidavit and completes training designed to prepare the employee to assist the test examiner in the administration of the ELPAC.

(ac) “Pupil” refers to a student enrolled in a California public school or NPS.

(ad) “Pupil eligible for the initial assessment” is: (1) a pupil whose primary or native language is a language other than English as determined by the survey conducted pursuant to section 11518.5(a), or who is identified for administration of the initial ELPAC assessment pursuant to section 11518.20(a); (2) who has not previously been classified as an English learner (EL) by a California public school; and (3) who has no record of results from an administration of the California English Language Development Test, or the ELPAC initial or summative assessment.

(ae) “Pupil eligible for the summative assessment” is a pupil who is classified as EL in accordance with these regulations.

(af) “Pupil with a disability” is a pupil who has an IEP in accordance with Education Code section 56345 or a Section 504 Plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. section 794).

(ag) “Pupils with the most significant cognitive disabilities” are pupils with a disability or disabilities, as defined under title 20 United States Code section 1401(3), that significantly impact(s) cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior and who require extensive, direct individualized instruction and substantial supports to achieve measurement on academic standards, provided that:

(1) The identification of a pupil as having a particular disability as defined in title 20 United States Code section 1401(3) shall not determine whether or not a pupil is a “pupil with the most significant cognitive disabilities;” and

(2) A “pupil with the most significant cognitive disabilities” must not be identified as such based solely on the pupil's previous low academic achievement or the pupil's previous need for accommodations to participate in general statewide or local assessments.

(3) For purposes of this definition, “adaptive behavior” means behavior essential for someone to live independently and to function safely across three domains of daily life skills: conceptual (e.g., language, functional academics, self-direction, money management, and time concepts); social (e.g., interpersonal skills, responsibility, self-esteem, wariness/naïveté, follow rules, etiquette, and social problem solving); and practical (e.g., activities of daily living, occupational skills, safety, healthcare, and travel).

(ah) “Record of results” includes:

(1) Pupil test results on the initial and/or summative assessment; and

(2) Parent or guardian notification letter of pupil results.

(ai) “Registration system” means the mechanism that provides administrators with the tools to manage users and pupils participating in the computer-based ELPAC. The system uses a role-specific design to restrict access to certain tasks based on the user's designated role as well as to manage pupils' default test settings, designated supports, and accommodations.

(aj) “Remote test session” means a test session administered through an online system where either the student(s) or the Test Examiner are not on-site.

(ak) “Resource” refers to a universal tool, designated support, accommodation, or an unlisted resource approved by the CDE. Resources (including approved unlisted resources) do not change the construct of the assessment.

(al) “Scribe” is an employee or contractor of an LEA or NPS which is responsible to implement a pupil's IEP, who electronically agrees to an ELPAC Test Security Affidavit, and completes training to transcribe a pupil's responses to the format required by the ELPAC assessment(s). A parent, guardian, or sibling of a pupil is not eligible to be that pupil's scribe.

(am) “Site ELPAC coordinator” is an employee of an LEA designated by the LEA, or a person designated by an NPS, to oversee the administration of ELPAC assessments for each test site.

(an) “Summative assessment” means the annual administration of the ELPAC assessment to identify a pupil's level of English language proficiency and assess a pupil's progression in acquiring skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

(ao) “Test contractor” is the contractor responsible for the development and administration of the ELPAC pursuant to Education Code section 60810.

(ap) “Test delivery system” consists of the electronic systems used to display test items, accept and store item responses, score items, and restrict access to outside sources. The test delivery system includes technology required to administer computer-based tests.

(aq) “Test administration manual (TAM)” means the instructions provided by the ELPAC contractor for the purpose of training and administering the respective ELPAC tests that must be adhered to in order to ensure the security of valid and reliable tests and the reporting of accurate results.

(ar) “Test materials” include, but are not limited to, administration manuals, administrative materials, test books, practice tests, scratch paper, answer books, answer keys, scoring rubrics, and any of the materials developed and provided by the test contractor.

(as) “Test navigation assistant” is an ELPAC test examiner who is trained to assist pupil(s) with test navigation; this is a non-embedded universal tool.

(at) “Translator” is a person who has been assigned to translate the test directions into the pupil's primary language defined in section 11518(aa), who electronically agrees to an ELPAC Test Security Affidavit, as identified in section 11518.50, and who has received training specifically designed for preparation to assist the test examiner in the administration of the assessments pursuant to Education Code section 60810. A pupil's parent, guardian, or sibling is not eligible to be the pupil's translator. A translator must be:

(1) an employee of an LEA; or

(2) an employee of the NPS; or

(3) a person supervised by an employee of an LEA or an employee of the NPS.

(au) “Universal tools” means resources available to all pupils who are administered the ELPAC assessments.

(av) “Unlisted resource” means an instructional support that a pupil regularly uses in daily instruction and/or assessment that has not been previously identified as a universal tool, designated support, or accommodation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313, 56034, 56345 and 60810, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1401; 29 U.S.C. Section 794; and 34 C.F.R. Section 200.6.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (f), new subsections (h), (r) and (s), repealer of subsection (ae), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (l), (q), (af) and (ah) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order including amendment of subsection (aj)(1) transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2); amendments operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 5).

7. Amendment of subsections (b) and (h), repealer of subsections (n)-(o), (aa), and (ap), new subsection (aj), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (p), (w)-(x) and (ak) and amendment of Note filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.10. Notice.

All notices referenced in these regulations that are required to be sent from an LEA to a pupil's parent or guardian shall comply with the translation requirements of Education Code section 48985, as applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 48985, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6312.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

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§ 11518.5. Initial Assessment.

(a) At or before the time of a pupil's initial California enrollment, an LEA shall conduct, in writing, a parent or guardian survey to identify whether the primary or native language of their pupil is a language other than English.

(b) If a parent or guardian survey response indicates English as the pupil's primary or native language, the pupil shall be classified English Only (EO).

(c) If a parent or guardian survey response indicates a primary or native language other than English, and the LEA determines the pupil is eligible for the initial assessment, the LEA shall promptly notify the parent or guardian in writing, prior to the administration of the assessment that the LEA will administer the ELPAC initial assessment to the pupil in accordance with subdivision (e).

(d) The initial assessment, pursuant to Education Code section 60810, shall be administered, scored, transmitted, and/or returned by LEAs in accordance with the corresponding TAMs or other instructions provided by the contractor or the California Department of Education (CDE) for administering, scoring, transmitting, and/or returning the tests, unless specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter, including instructions for administering the test with universal tools, designated supports, accommodations, unlisted resources or instructional supports, where appropriate. The procedures shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to ensure the uniform and standardized administration, the scoring of the tests to pupils, the security and integrity of the test content and test items, and the timely provision of all required pupil and school level information.

(e) The LEA shall administer the initial assessment, locally produce the official score for the initial assessment in accordance with the directions of the test contractor, and notify the parent or guardian, in writing, of the results of the ELPAC initial assessment within 30 calendar days after the pupil's date of initial California enrollment, or, if administered prior to the pupil's initial date of California enrollment, up to 60 calendar days prior to such enrollment, but not before July 1 of the school year of the pupil's initial enrollment. The notice shall include whether or not the pupil met the ELPAC initial assessment criterion for proficiency and the LEA's contact information for use if the pupil's parent or guardian has questions or concerns regarding the pupil's classification.

(f) If the pupil does not meet the ELPAC initial assessment criterion for proficiency, the LEA shall classify the pupil as EL.

(g) If the pupil meets the ELPAC initial assessment criterion for proficiency, the LEA shall classify the pupil as Initial Fluent English Proficient (IFEP).

(h) A pupil shall be administered the initial assessment only once over the course of the pupil's enrollment in the California public school system, as verified by the LEA through a review of the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) data prior to administering the initial assessment to a pupil.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313, 60810 and 60900, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825, 6826 and 7801.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 11518.5-11518.20) and section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsection (d) and subsection relettering refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

5. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.15. Summative Assessment.

(a) An LEA shall administer the ELPAC summative assessment to all eligible pupils during the annual summative assessment window.

(b) The summative assessment, pursuant to Education Code section 60810, shall be administered, scored, transmitted, and returned by LEAs in accordance with the corresponding TAMs or other instructions provided by the contractor or the CDE for administering, scoring, transmitting, and returning the tests, unless specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter, including instructions for administering the test with universal tools, designated supports, accommodations, unlisted resources or instructional supports, where appropriate. The procedures shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to ensure the uniform and standardized administration, the scoring of the tests to pupils, the security and integrity of the test content and test items, and the timely provision of all required pupil and school level information.

(c) The LEA shall notify each pupil's parent or guardian of the pupil's test contractor-scored summative assessment results within 30 calendar days following receipt of the test results from the test contractor. If the test results are received from the test contractor after the last day of instruction for the school year, the LEA shall notify each pupil's parent or guardian of the pupil's results within 15 working days of the start of the next school year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313, 60810 and 60900, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6311, 6312, 6823, 6825 and 6826.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. New subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency, including amendment of subsection (b); operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

7. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.16. Interim and Formative Assessment Tools.

(a) When available, interim assessments and formative assessment tools shall be made available to LEA(s) for their use. Use of interim assessments and formative assessment tools shall not be considered advance preparation for the summative ELPAC. LEAs that use interim assessments and/or formative assessment tools shall abide by the contractor(s) administration and use requirements. Any scoring of any performance tasks or constructed responses for an interim assessment is the responsibility of the LEA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.20. Correction of Classification Errors.

(a) If a pupil is classified as EO pursuant to section 11518.5(b), but the LEA has an indication that the pupil's primary or native language is not English and the pupil is unable to perform ordinary classroom work in English, the LEA may collect and review evidence as described in subdivisions (d)(3) and (d)(4). Based upon this review, the LEA shall determine whether the pupil shall be administered the initial assessment in order to determine the pupil's classification. At least 10 calendar days prior to administration of the initial assessment, the LEA shall notify the pupil's parent or guardian in writing that the pupil will be assessed. If the LEA administers the initial assessment and if the pupil does not meet the ELPAC initial assessment criterion for proficiency, the LEA shall classify the pupil as EL. The LEA shall notify the pupil's parent or guardian in writing of the results of its review, including the evidence that led to the determination and the results of the initial assessment, as applicable, within 14 calendar days of its determination. The pupil's parent or guardian shall be entitled to request that the LEA review its determination following the procedure described in subdivision (c).

(b) If an LEA administers an initial or summative assessment to a pupil who is not eligible for the assessment as set forth in section 11518(ad) or (ae), the pupil's classification shall remain unchanged regardless of the assessment results, and the LEA shall not maintain any such results as a pupil record, including in CALPADS.

(c) Following the administration of the initial assessment to a pupil, but before the administration of the summative assessment to that pupil, upon request from the pupil's parent or guardian or a certificated employee of the LEA, an LEA shall collect and review evidence, as described in subdivision (d), about the pupil's English language proficiency. Based upon its review of the evidence, the LEA shall determine whether the pupil's classification should remain unchanged or be changed. The LEA shall notify the pupil's parent or guardian in writing of the results of the review within 14 calendar days of its determination. This review shall occur only once over the course of the pupil's enrollment in the California public school system.

(d) Evidence about the English language proficiency of a pupil for purposes of subdivision (c) shall include:

(1) The results of the survey administered pursuant to section 11518.5(a);

(2) The results of the assessment of the pupil's proficiency in English, using an objective assessment instrument, including, but not limited to, the initial assessment;

(3) Parent or guardian opinion and consultation results; and

(4) Evidence of the pupil's performance in the LEA's adopted course of study, including courses as described in Education Code sections 51210 (for pupils in grades 1 to 6) and 51220 (for pupils in grades 7 to 12) and English language development, as applicable, obtained from the pupil's classroom teacher and other certificated staff with direct responsibility for teacher or placement decisions.

(e) During the time evidence is being collected and reviewed, the pupil shall retain his or her original classification.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313, 51210, 51220, 60810 and 60900, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825, 6826 and 7801.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

7. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.30. Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessments.

(a) When a pupil's IEP team determines that the pupil has a significant cognitive disability such that the pupil is unable to participate in the initial or summative assessment, or a section of either test, even with resources, the pupil shall be assessed using a locally administered alternate assessment(s) for English language proficiency, as specified in the pupil's IEP.

(b) Subsection (a) will cease to apply once the Alternate ELPAC is operational, at which time subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) will be in effect.

(c) When a pupil's IEP team determines that a pupil has a significant cognitive disability such that the pupil is unable to participate in the initial or summative assessment, or a section of either test, even with resources, the pupil shall be assessed using the statewide alternate assessment(s), initial or summative, for English language proficiency, as specified in the pupil's IEP.

(d) Administration of the alternate assessment to eligible pupils shall be one-on-one (test examiner to pupil).

(e) Depending upon the pupil's disability or needs, the alternate assessment may or may not include the pupil's independent use of the testing interface.

(f) With the exception of inappropriate test practices listed in the TAM, eligible pupils may have instructional supports, including physical supports, in addition to resources documented in the pupil's IEP.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6821, 6823, 6825 and 6826; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 200.6(h)(5).

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section heading and section refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

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§ 11518.25. Pupils with Disabilities.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, all provisions of Article 2 shall apply to pupils with disabilities.

(b) When administering an initial or summative assessment to a pupil with a disability, the LEA shall provide the designated supports and the accommodations in accordance with the pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan.

(c) When a pupil's IEP or Section 504 Plan specifies that the pupil has a disability that precludes assessment such that there are no appropriate accommodations for assessment in one or more of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains, the pupil shall be assessed in the remaining domains in which it is possible to assess the pupil.

(1) A pupil may be assigned an overall score only if assessed in both oral and written language. To be considered assessed in oral language, the student must have been assessed in either listening or speaking. To be considered assessed in written language, the student must have been assessed in either reading or writing.

(d) Once the Alternate ELPAC referenced in section 11518.30(b), (c), and (d) is operative, if the pupil's IEP team determines that the pupil has a significant cognitive disability and is eligible for the Alternate ELPAC, section 11518.25(c) will not apply.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313, 37200, 60810 and 60900, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825 and 6826; and 34 C.F.R. Section 200.6.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 11518.25-11518.30) and section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. New subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. New subsection (d) and amendment of Note refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

7. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.35. Use of Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825 and 6826.

History

1. New article 4 (section 11518.35) and section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

7. Amendment of article heading and repealer of section filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.37. Unlisted Resources.

(a) An LEA may submit, on behalf of a pupil who has an IEP or Section 504 Plan, a request through the assessment management system to the CDE, prior to the administration of the ELPAC or the Alternate ELPAC, to allow the use and approval of an unlisted resource. The LEA ELPAC coordinator or the site ELPAC coordinator shall make the request on behalf of the LEA ten business days prior to the pupil's first day of ELPAC testing. The CDE shall respond to the request within four business days from the date of the electronic transmission. Requests must include:

(1) LEA name and county/district/school code;

(2) School/test site and school code;

(3) LEA ELPAC coordinator name, phone number, and email address;

(4) Site ELPAC coordinator name, phone number, and email address;

(5) Statewide Student Identifier(s) for the pupil(s) for which the unlisted resource(s) is/are being requested;

(6) ELPAC test and grade;

(7) If the pupil has an IEP, include the primary disability code and/or designated Section 504 Plan; and

(8) Description of the unlisted resource being requested.

(b) The LEA must annually request approval by the CDE for the use of an unlisted resource by a pupil.

(c) The use of an unlisted resource by a pupil will not be allowed if the CDE determines its use threatens the security of the test.

(d) In addition to determining whether the unlisted resource may be used, the CDE will determine whether the unlisted resource changes the construct being measured by the ELPAC.

(1) If the CDE determines the unlisted resource changes the construct being measured, the unlisted resource will not be approved by the CDE but may still be used by the pupil; although, it will affect the pupil's overall score and that pupil will receive an individual score report.

(2) If CDE determines the unlisted resource does not change the construct being measured, the unlisted resource will be approved. A pupil using an approved unlisted resource will receive an individual score report.

(e) Unlisted resources which CDE has determined change the construct being measured for each ELPAC test will be annually set forth in the corresponding TAM.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 313, 33031 and 60810, Education Code. Reference: Section 60640, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1412; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.1, 200.6 and 300.160.

History

1. New section filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

4. Amendment of subsection (a), amendment of subsection (e), repealer of subsections (e)(1)-(6) and amendment of Note filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.45. Site ELPAC Coordinator.

(a) Annually, each LEA superintendent, or his or her designee, and NPS shall designate a site ELPAC coordinator for each test site. The site ELPAC coordinator, or the site principal or his or her designee, shall be available to the LEA ELPAC coordinator for the purpose of resolving any discrepancies, inconsistencies in test materials or reports, and/or other issues that arise as a result of the annual administration of the ELPAC and the Alternate ELPAC at the site.

(b) The site ELPAC coordinator shall annually complete all duties in accordance with instructions from the test contractor. The site ELPAC coordinator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Determining site test material needs and communicating the site needs to the LEA ELPAC coordinator.

(2) Arranging for test administration at the site.

(3) Electronically agreeing to the ELPAC Test Security Agreement and ELPAC Test Security Affidavit prior to the receipt of test materials.

(4) Providing test materials only to those persons who have been trained to administer the ELPAC, have executed ELPAC Test Security Affidavits, and who are administering the ELPAC.

(5) Overseeing test security requirements, including the electronic agreements to ELPAC Test Security Affidavits from all test examiners and other site personnel involved with testing.

(6) Maintaining security over the test materials and test data as required by section 11518.50.

(7) Overseeing the acquisition of test materials from the LEA ELPAC coordinator and the distribution of test materials to the test examiner(s) on the date of testing in accordance with instructions from the test contractor.

(8) Overseeing the administration of the ELPAC and the Alternate ELPAC to eligible pupils at the test site.

(9) Immediately notifying the LEA ELPAC coordinator of any security breaches or testing irregularities that occur before, during, or after the administration of the ELPAC that violate the terms of the ELPAC Test Security Affidavit in section 11518.50, in accordance with instructions from the test contractor.

(10) Collecting and returning all testing materials to the LEA ELPAC coordinator after testing has concluded, in accordance with instructions from the test contractor.

(11) Assisting the LEA ELPAC coordinator and the test contractor in the resolution of any discrepancies between the numbers of tests received from the LEA ELPAC coordinator and the number of tests collected and returned to the LEA ELPAC coordinator after testing has concluded.

(12) Overseeing the collection and accuracy of all pupil demographic data required by section 11518.75.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825 and 6826; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 200.6.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(5) and (b)(6) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

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§ 11518.55. Security and Transportation of Test Materials Delivered to LEA.

(a) The security of the test materials that have been duly delivered to the LEA by the test contractor is the sole responsibility of the LEA until all test materials have been inventoried, accounted for, and delivered to the common or private carrier designated by the test contractor.

(b) Secure transportation within an LEA is the responsibility of the LEA once materials have been duly delivered to the LEA by the test contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825 and 6826.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

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§ 11518.60. LEA Compliance with Test Contractor Requirements.

(a) In order for the state to meet its obligations in the development, administration, and security of valid and reliable tests, and the reporting of accurate test results, LEAs shall:

(1) Administer the initial and summative assessment in accordance with the test contractor's directions; and

(2) Abide by any and all instructions provided by the test contractor, including instructions for scoring the initial assessment, whether written or oral, that are presented during an annual training or provided for in the administration of the ELPAC.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821 and 6823.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

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§ 11518.70. Excessive Material Orders.

(a) For both the initial and summative assessments, each LEA is responsible for the cost of excessive materials ordered annually by the LEA.

(1) In no event shall the cost to the LEA for excessive materials exceed the amount per test book and accompanying material that is paid to the test contractor by the CDE as part of the contract with the test contractor for the applicable year.

(b) An LEA shall not be responsible for the cost of test materials lost through no fault of the LEA.

(c) An LEA shall reimburse the test contractor within 60 calendar days of the LEA's receipt of the test contractor's notice of excessive materials charges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6311, 6312, 6821 and 6823.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

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§ 11518.75. Data Elements for Test Registration, Analysis of Pupil Proficiency, and State and Federal Reporting.

(a) In order to assess all eligible pupils pursuant to Education Code section 60810 and meet state and federal accountability and reporting obligations, each LEA shall provide any and all program and demographic pupil data requested by the CDE for inclusion in CALPADS.

(b) In addition to the demographic and program data required to be reported in subdivision (a) above, each LEA shall report to the test contractor the following information, as applicable:

(1) Pupil's full name;

(2) Pupil's date of birth;

(3) County-District-School code;

(4) Date testing completed;

(5) Pupil's grade level at time of test administration;

(6) Pupil's gender;

(7) Pupil's most recent prior CELDT or ELPAC scale scores;

(8) Pupil's grade level from the most recent prior CELDT or ELPAC administration;

(9) Pupil's use of designated support(s);

(10) Pupil's use of unlisted resources(s);

(11) Pupil's use of accommodation(s);

(12) Pupil's use of alternate assessment(s);

(13) Pupil's exemption from assessment in one or more of the domains of listening, speaking, reading or writing, as set forth in section 11518.25(c); and

(14) Pupil's Statewide Student Identifier.

(c) The LEA shall ensure that CALPADS data elements are up-to-date and accurate prior to LEA registration and throughout the testing window. The CDE shall provide LEAs reasonable notification prior to extracting pupil demographic and program data from CALPADS for purposes of test registration, individual pupil reports and reports aggregated to the LEA, and state and federal accountability reporting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 60810 and 60812, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825, 6826, 6841 and 6843.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(10), new subsection (b)(11) and subsection renumbering filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. New subsections (b)(9)-(10), subsection renumbering and new subsection (c) filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. New subsections (b)(9)-(10), subsection renumbering and new subsection (c) refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

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§ 11518.77. Appeals.

(a) An appeal is a process where an LEA ELPAC coordinator and/or site ELPAC coordinator requests that the CDE take one of the actions specified in subdivisions (b)(1)-(4) due to an event that occurred during the online test administration of the test to a pupil.

(b) The following appeals may be requested by the LEA ELPAC coordinator and/or site ELPAC coordinator;

(1) test reopened;

(2) test reset;

(3) test restore; or

(4) grace period extension.

(c) The LEA ELPAC coordinator and/or site ELPAC coordinator must submit an appeal to address a test security breach or testing irregularity as defined in the TAMs.

(d) All appeals will be reviewed by the CDE and the CDE has authority to approve or deny the appeal. The CDE will evaluate whether an appeal has an effect on the integrity, validity, test security, and/or interpretation of the test results.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 306, 313, 33031 and 60810, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction restoring inadvertently omitted section (Register 2020, No. 3).

3. New section refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

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§ 11518.80. LEA Record of Results.

(a) An LEA shall maintain a record of each eligible pupil's most recent participation in an administration of the ELPAC. This record shall include the following information for each eligible pupil:

(1) ELPAC administered (specify initial or summative);

(2) Pupil's name;

(3) Pupil's grade;

(4) Date on which the administration of the ELPAC test was completed; and

(5) ELPAC test results.

(b) If a pupil transfers from one LEA to another, the pupil's record of results shall be transferred by the sending LEA within 10 calendar days from the date of a request from the receiving LEA where the pupil subsequently enrolls.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313, 60810 and 60812, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825, 6826, 6841 and 6843.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

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§ 11518.40. LEA ELPAC Coordinator.

(a) No later than April 1 of each year, each LEA superintendent shall designate from among the employees of the LEA an LEA ELPAC coordinator for the following school year. An LEA superintendent shall notify the test contractor of the identity and contact information for the LEA ELPAC coordinator. Either the superintendent or the designated LEA ELPAC coordinator may authorize one or more other employees of the LEA to perform the duties of the LEA ELPAC coordinator. The LEA ELPAC coordinator shall be available throughout the school year and shall serve as the LEA representative and the liaison between the LEA and the CDE and the LEA and test contractor for all matters related to the ELPAC and the Alternate ELPAC. Should the LEA ELPAC coordinator be unavailable for any matter related to the ELPAC, the LEA superintendent or his or her designee shall serve in the place of the LEA ELPAC coordinator.

(b) The LEA ELPAC coordinator shall annually complete all duties in accordance with instructions from the test contractor. The LEA ELPAC coordinator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

(1) Determining LEA and individual school test material needs in conjunction with the test contractor.

(2) Ordering materials only for those test examiners who certify they are trained to administer the ELPAC.

(3) Ensuring delivery, acquisition, and distribution of test materials to individual schools and sites.

(4) Maintaining security over the test materials and personally identifiable information using the procedure set forth in section 11518.50. The LEA ELPAC coordinator shall electronically agree to the ELPAC Test Security Agreement and the ELPAC Test Security Affidavit, as set forth in section 11518.50, and submit a copy of both to the test contractor prior to receipt of test materials.

(5) Conducting an inventory of test materials immediately upon receipt from the test contractor.

(6) Following completion of the inventory, ensuring that the test materials are retained in a secure, locked location, in the secure boxes in which they were received from the test contractor, until the time they are delivered to the test sites.

(7) Training site ELPAC coordinators to oversee test administration and security at each test site.

(8) Ensuring that all ELPAC test examiners and all other personnel involved in the direct administration and scoring of the initial and summative assessments are trained, in accordance with instructions from the test contractor.

(9) Assisting the test contractor with the resolution of any discrepancies in pupil test information and/or test materials including, but not limited to, pre-identification files and all errors or discrepancies in pupil-level data files, required to comply with section 11518.45.

(10) Overseeing the collection of all pupil demographic data in accordance with section 11518.75.

(11) Responding to correspondence and inquiries from the test contractor and the CDE in a timely manner.

(12) Overseeing the administration of the ELPAC and Alternate ELPAC to eligible pupils.

(13) Immediately notifying the test contractor of any security breaches or testing irregularities that occur in the LEA before, during, or after the administration of the ELPAC in accordance with instructions from the test contractor.

(14) Ensuring all test materials are received from school test sites in sufficient time to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (b)(16).

(15) Ensuring all test materials received from school test sites have been placed in a secure location upon receipt of those test materials.

(16) Ensuring all test materials to be scored by the test contractor are inventoried, packaged, and labeled in accordance with instructions from the test contractor. Test materials shall be returned to the test contractor at the time and in the manner specified by the test contractor.

(17) Overseeing the collection and return, or collection and secure destruction, of all test materials that do not require scoring by the test contractor, in accordance with the directions of and time periods specified by the test contractor. Test materials that were administered to pupils who are not eligible for the assessment as set forth in section 11518(ad) or (ae) shall also be securely destroyed or returned, in accordance with the directions specified by the test contractor.

(18) Upon receiving summary reports and files from the test contractor, reviewing the files and reports for completeness and accuracy and notifying the test contractor and the CDE of any errors, discrepancies, or incomplete information as directed by the test contractor. The LEA coordinator shall certify the accuracy of the apportionment information report of the initial and summative assessments administered during the prior fiscal year if designated to do so by the LEA superintendent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821, 6823, 6825 and 6826; and 34 C.F.R. Section 200.6.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 11518.40-11518.80) and section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(4), (b)(17) and (b)(18) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

7. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(17) and amendment of Note filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.50. ELPAC Test Security Agreement and ELPAC Test Security Affidavit.

(a) Access to the test materials is limited to eligible pupils being administered the ELPAC and individuals directly responsible for administration of an ELPAC test who have electronically agreed to the ELPAC Test Security Agreement and ELPAC Test Security Affidavit, as applicable.

(b) Annually, and before receiving any ELPAC test materials, all LEA ELPAC coordinators and site ELPAC coordinators shall electronically agree to the ELPAC Test Security Agreement set forth in subdivision (c).

(c) The ELPAC Test Security Agreement shall be as follows:

ELPAC TEST SECURITY AGREEMENT

I acknowledge through my electronic agreement on this form, that the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and Alternate ELPAC, initial and summative assessments pursuant to Education Code section 60810 are secure tests and agree to each of the following conditions, as applicable to the testing environment, to ensure test security:

(1) I will take all necessary precautions to safeguard the security of the test and test materials, including limiting access to only those individuals in the local educational agency (LEA) who have responsibilities for the administration of the ELPAC.

(2) I shall have all persons who have access to the test(s) and test materials for the purpose of administration read and electronically agree to the ELPAC Test Security Affidavit.

(3) Except during the administration of the tests, I will keep the test materials in a securely locked room which can be accessed only with a key or key card and, when possible, in a locked storage cabinet within that room.

(4) As a site ELPAC coordinator, I will collect and return all test materials to the LEA ELPAC coordinator.

(5) As an LEA ELPAC coordinator, I will securely destroy or return all test materials, in accordance with the directions of and time periods specified by the test contractor.

(6) I will deliver test materials only to those persons who have executed ELPAC Test Security Affidavits.

(7) I will follow all instructions contained in the TAM when administering the ELPAC test remotely.

Through my electronic agreement on this document, I am assuring that I have completely read and will abide by the above conditions.

(d) Test examiners, proctors, scribes, LEA ELPAC coordinators, site ELPAC coordinators, ELPAC trainers, LS correspondence administrators, LS data entry staff, test navigation assistants, designated interface assistants, and any person having access to the assessment technology platform for the purpose of administering the test(s) shall electronically agree to the ELPAC Test Security Affidavit set forth in subdivision (e) before receiving any test materials.

(e) The ELPAC Test Security Affidavit shall be as follows:

ELPAC TEST SECURITY AFFIDAVIT

I acknowledge that I will have access to one or more of the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and Alternate ELPAC, initial and summative assessments, pursuant to Education Code section 60810, for the purpose of administering the test(s) to eligible pupils. I understand that these materials are highly secure and may be under copyright restrictions, and it is my responsibility to protect their security as follows, as applicable to the testing environment:

(1) I will not divulge the contents of the test materials to any other person through verbal, written, or any other means of communication. This includes, but is not limited to, sharing or posting test content via the Internet or by email without the express prior written permission of the California Department of Education (CDE) and test contractor.

(2) I will not copy or take a photo of any part of the test materials. This includes, but is not limited to, photocopying (including enlarging) and recording without the express prior written permission from the CDE and test contractor.

(3) I will keep all test materials secure prior to and following the distribution of the test(s).

(4) I will permit eligible pupils access to test materials only during testing periods. I will permit only eligible pupils who are testing, and individuals participating in the test administration who have electronically agreed to an ELPAC Test Security Affidavit, to be in the room when and where the ELPAC assessments are being administered.

(5) To the best of my ability, I will not allow any pupils to use any electronic devices that allow them to access outside information, communicate with any other pupils, or photograph or copy test content. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, personal digital assistants, tablets, laptops, cameras, and electronic translation devices.

(6) When acting as a test examiner, I will: (a) collect and account for all test materials following each testing session; (b) not permit any pupils to remove any test materials by any means from the room(s) where testing takes place; and (c) count all test books and answer books before allowing any pupil to leave the testing room.

(7) I will not review any test questions, passages, or other test items with any pupils or any other person at any time, including before, during, or following testing. I understand that this includes any discussion between local educational agency (LEA) staff for training or professional development, whether it be in a one-on-one or in a staff meeting setting.

(8) I will not, for any test, develop scoring keys, review any pupil responses, or prepare answer books. I understand that this includes coaching pupils or providing any other type of assistance to any pupils that may affect their responses. This includes, but is not limited to, both verbal cues and nonverbal cues that may indicate correct or incorrect answers, or completing or changing any pupils' answers.

(9) I will return all test materials to the designated site ELPAC coordinator in accordance with his or her instructions.

(10) When acting as a test examiner or proctor, I will actively supervise all pupils throughout the testing session to ensure that they are working on the correct test section or part, marking their answers in the correct section of their answer books, following instructions, and are accessing only authorized materials (embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, or accommodations) for the test being administered.

(11) I will administer the ELPAC in accordance with the directions for test administration and test administration manuals prepared by the test contractor, or any additional guidance provided by the test contractor. I understand that the unauthorized copying, sharing, or reusing of any test book (test books may be appropriately reused in accordance with the test contractor's terms and conditions), test question, or answer book by any means is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, photocopying, recording, emailing, messaging (instant, text, or multimedia messaging service, or digital application), using a camera/camera phone, and/or sharing or posting test content via the Internet without the express prior written permission from the CDE and test contractor.

(12) I have been trained to carry out my responsibilities in the administration of the ELPAC.

(13) I will follow all instructions contained in the TAM when administering the ELPAC test remotely.

Through my electronic agreement on this document, I assure that I have completely read this affidavit and will abide by the above requirements and have received all training necessary for the administration of the ELPAC and the Alternate ELPAC.

(f) To maintain the security of the ELPAC, all LEA ELPAC coordinators and site ELPAC coordinators shall immediately, within 24 hours, notify the test contractor of any security breaches or testing irregularities occurring before, during, and/or after any ELPAC test administration(s).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821 and 6823; and 34 C.F.R. Section 200.6.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsections (c)(5), (d), (e)(6), (e)(8), (e)(10) and (e)(11) filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-1-2019 as an emergency; operative 8-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Editorial correction of subsection (e)(12) (Register 2020, No. 3).

6. Amendment of section and Note refiled 1-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 1-29-2020 (Register 2020, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-28-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2020 order transmitted to OAL 12-12-2019 and filed 1-27-2020; Certificate of Compliance operative 1-30-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2020, No. 5).

8. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsection (c)(7), amendment of subsections (d), (e) and (e)(5), new subsection (e)(13) and amendment of Note filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11518.65. Test Examiner Training.

Each LEA shall ensure all its test examiners, ELPAC trainers, and all other personnel involved in the direct administration and scoring of the initial and summative assessments participate in annual training, including training on ELPAC resources as described in the TAM, provided by the test contractor for the administration of the ELPAC.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 306, 313 and 60810, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 1412, 6311, 6312, 6821 and 6823.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 10-31-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 11519.5. Apportionment Information Report.

(a) Annually, the CDE shall make available electronically to each LEA an apportionment information report which shall include the following information provided to the test contractor for those tests administered during the previous fiscal year (July 1 through June 30):

(1) Initial assessment: The number of eligible pupils assessed on the ELPAC initial assessment within the initial assessment window as indicated by the number of answer books scored by the LEA and entered into the local scoring tool for each administration.

(2) Summative assessment: The number of eligible pupils assessed on the ELPAC summative assessment within the annual summative assessment window as indicated by the number of answer books submitted to and scored by the test contractor for each administration.

(A) If multiple answer books for an individual pupil are submitted to the test contractor, only the LEA that submitted the answer book with the earliest date testing completed will be eligible for apportionment.

(b) The CDE shall make available electronically an apportionment information report to each LEA annually.

(c) To be eligible for an apportionment payment for the ELPAC, LEAs shall annually meet the following conditions:

(1) The LEA shall have returned to the contractor and/or locally destroyed in a secure manner all secure test materials, and

(2) The LEA superintendent shall have certified the accuracy of the apportionment information report for the administration of the initial and summative assessments during the prior fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), which is transmitted electronically in a manner prescribed by the test contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 8-3-2018 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2018 (Register 2018, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-3-2018 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2018 and filed 12-31-2018 (Register 2019, No. 1).

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§ 11519. Apportionment to the LEA.

The amount of funding to be apportioned to an LEA for the costs of administering the ELPAC shall be the amount(s) established by the SBE pursuant to Education Code section 60810 to enable each LEA to meet the requirements of ELPAC administration to pupils in kindergarten through grade twelve, inclusive, in the LEA, and shall be determined by multiplying the amount per administration established by the SBE by the number of initial and summative assessments administered to eligible pupils in the LEA during the previous school year as set forth in the apportionment information report certified by the LEA superintendent pursuant to section 11519.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 313 and 60810, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 11519-11519.5) and section filed 6-5-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 23).

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§ 11500. Scope.

The provisions of this chapter apply to all Regional Occupational Centers and Regional Occupational Programs established and maintained under the authority of Article 1 (commencing with Section 52300), Chapter 9, Part 28, Division 4, Title 2* of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 9: Section 152 (33031* ), 7451.6 (52306*) and 7451.7 (52309*), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 14 (Sections 7450-7466) of Division 6 of Part 2 (Article 1 Sections 52300-52330, Chapter 9, Part 28, Division 4, Title 2*), Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 9 (§§ 11500 through 11511) filed 4-23-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

3. Repealer of Chapter 7 (Sections 11460-11461) and renumbering of Chapter 9 (Sections 11500-11508) to Chapter 7 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45). *

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§ 11501. Definitions.

(a) A Regional Occupational Center is a vocational or technical training program established and maintained in a separate, identifiable physical facility pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 9, Part 28, Division 4, Title 2* of the Education Code.

(b) “Region served” means the area of a county or counties which constitutes the attendance area of the high school district or districts that form the membership of a Regional Occupational Center and Program.

(c) A “school unit” within a participating district includes, but is not limited to: a community college, a high school, a continuation high school or continuation classes, an adult school or classes for adults, or a private school.

(d) “Course/class” means any credit or noncredit instructional unit in a subject area or field of organized knowledge, usually provided on a semester, year, or other prescribed length-of-time basis.

(e) “Section” means a multiple of identical classes in a specific subject having the same goals, objectives, and outcomes.

(f) “Curriculum” means the courses of study, courses, subjects, classes, section, and organized group activities provided by a school and/or Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program.

(g) “Unnecessary duplication of courses and programs” means that two local educational agencies or programs, including Regional Occupational Centers or Regional Occupational Programs offer the same vocational or adult course or program to the same type of student population using similar operational characteristics as to prerequisites unless one agency reports that it cannot meet the needs of all students requiring such courses and programs.

(h) “Supplanting” occurs when a course, class, or a section has been dropped by a school unit and is replaced by another educational agency, including a Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program, without major revision of the curriculum, student population served, and/or projected course outcomes.

(i) “Regional adult and vocational education councils” are those councils described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8020), Chapter 1, Part 6, Division 1, Title 1* of the Education Code.

(j) “Individual vocational counseling and guidance services” means services designed to:

(1) Identify and encourage the enrollment of individuals in courses offered by a Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program.

(2) Provide the individuals with information necessary to make meaningful and informed occupational choices.

(3) Assist students pursuing a program of vocational instruction in the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program.

(k) A “county labor council, as used in subsection (a)(4) of Section 52306* of the Education Code,” means the Central Labor Council or the Central Buildings and Trades Council having jurisdiction in the area served by the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52309, Education Code. Reference: Section 52309, Education Code.

History

1. New subsection (f) filed 4-19-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 16).

2. Repealer of former Section 11501, amendment and renumbering of Section 11503 to 11501 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-19-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

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§ 11502. Applications for Establishment of Regional

Occupational Centers or Regional Occupational Programs. County Superintendents or cooperating school districts desiring to establish a Regional Occupational Center or a Regional Occupational Program shall submit an application to the State Board of Education that includes such detail as to both explain and justify the intended operation, including compliance with all requirements in this Chapter and those delineated in Chapter 14 of Division 6 of the Education Code.

Credits

History

1. Repealer of former Section 11502, amendment and renumbering of Section 11505 to 11502 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

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§ 11503. Course Approval.

Curriculum provided by a Regional Occupational Center or a Regional Occupational Program shall be subject to the approval of the California Department of Education (CDE) and shall comply with all requirements and standards set forth in the California State Plan for Vocational Education and this Chapter.

The CDE shall periodically review approved courses for compliance with the California Five-Year State Plan for Vocational Education and this Chapter. A course found to be out of compliance shall be placed on conditional approval.

The CDE shall withdraw course approval if a conditionally approved course is not brought into compliance.

All course approval records such as those documenting compliance with sections 11504(a) through (1) shall be maintained in the administrative office of each Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program for a period of three years and shall be subject to review and audit by the CDE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52309, Education Code. Reference: Section 52309, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 11507 to 11503 filed 12-7-79; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 9-19-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11504. Course Appropriateness and Criteria for Course Approval.

(a) The only courses which are appropriate for a Regional Occupational Center and a Regional Occupational Program to offer are those courses which provide vocational or technical training for students who are not presently served through such courses offered by the high schools, community colleges, and adult schools in the region served by the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program.

Generalized training courses are not appropriate. For the purpose of this section, “generalized courses” includes courses in general education, industrial arts, and basic adult education.

(b) Opportunity for enrollment shall be available to eligible students in the region served.

(c) The course does not unnecessarily duplicate course offerings already available in the region served. Consideration will be given to action taken by regional adult and vocational education councils.

(d) The course does not unnecessarily duplicate vocational educational opportunities offered by community colleges serving the same geographical region.

(e) The course provides vocational education opportunities for a greater number of students than would otherwise be possible.

(f) Evidence indicates that more efficient use is made of facilities, personnel and services than when the course is provided for the students of a school unit. Such evidence shall include, but is not limited to the following:

(1) The facility used and equipment in the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program is better related to the needs of business, industry, and students.

(2) The facilities, equipment, and vocational instructional personnel of the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program will be utilized by more students than would be utilized by a local high school unit.

(g) Opportunity is increased for vocational education services to students regardless of their geographical location or residence in the region served.

(h) Use of supportive resources for vocational education, including, but not limited to, industry cooperation and community facilities is increased.

(i) There is evidence that use is being made of subject area advisory committees in determining courses appropriate for Regional Occupational Centers or Regional Occupational Programs. Such evidence shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) The majority of the committee membership shall represent the occupation for which instruction is given.

(2) Documentation of advisory committee minutes, with recommendations in regard to the course being offered, shall be on file.

(j) The courses offered in a Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program shall only be for providing training, upgrading, and retraining in recognized occupations and/or emerging occupations to meet the labor demand as determined and verified by the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program.

(k) The course shall not unnecessarily reduce or supplant the vocational education efforts of any participating district but shall become an extension or augmentation of vocational education opportunities and enrollments in the participating districts.

(l) Instruction in the course is being provided by an instructor meeting the requirements pursuant to Education Code Section 52323, the California State Plan for Vocational Education, and providing immediate supervision and control as defined by Section 10091 of this title.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52309, Education Code. Reference: Section 52309, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 11508 to 11504 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

2. Repealer of subsection (l) and renumbering of subsection (m) to subsection (l) filed 9-19-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

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§ 11505. Counseling and Guidance.

A Regional Occupational Center or a Regional Occupational Program shall provide individual vocational counseling and guidance directly supportive of, and contributory to, the instructional programs that constitute the course offerings of the Regional Center or Regional Occupational Program. The counseling and guidance services funded pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 9, Part 28, Division 4, Title 2* of the Education Code shall not be construed as general support for guidance and counseling services for the total school enrollment or for the total vocational education enrollment in a school.

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 11509 to 11505 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

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§ 11506. Evaluation.

Each Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program shall submit to the Department of Education in such detail, at such time, and in such manner as the Department of Education deems necessary, an evaluation of the Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program. This evaluation shall include but not be limited to the following information:

(a) Analysis of the cost of individual centers, programs, and services.

(b) Enrollments defined in terms of high school students, post-high school students, and adults.

(c) Number of trainees employed in specific entry-level occupations.

(d) Number of trainees continuing training in other institutions.

(e) Dropout rates and placement data.

(f) Activities pursuant to Education Code Sections 52305(c), 52306 and 52307.

Credits

History

1. New subsection (f) filed 4-19-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 16).

2. Renumbering of Section 11510 to 11506 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

3. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 11507. Administration.

Each Regional Occupational Center or Regional Occupational Program shall be organized and administered in such manner that there will be a clear and separate audit trail of all income and expenditures, of all agreements and contracts, of enrollments, and of all other statistical information pertaining to fiscal and instructional accountability.

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of Section 11511 to 11507 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

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§ 11508. Establishing and Operating Business, Commercial, Trade, Manufacturing or Construction Activities.

(a) Regional occupational centers and regional occupational programs may establish and operate business, commercial, trade, manufacturing or construction activities which may include the sale of products or services to private or public corporations or companies, or to the general public as authorized in subdivision (c) of Education Code section 52305.

(b) Where the activities described in subdivision (a) of this section include the sale of products or services to private or public corporations or companies, or to the general public, the regional occupational center or regional occupational program shall request prior approval from the California Department of Education. Application for approval shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the proposal therein shall comply with all the conditions set forth in Education Code sections 52306 and 52307.

Credits

History

1. New section filed 4-19-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 16).

2. Renumbering of Section 11512 to 11508 filed 12-7-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 50).

3. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11520. Definitions.

(a) “Certificate” means a certificate of proficiency awarded by the State Board of Education (SBE) as described in Education Code section 48412(a)(2).

(b) “Certification” means documentation from a services provider, or a county or state agency, certifying the examinee is a homeless youth or a foster youth.

(c) “Parent” as used in Education Code section 48410(e), relating to verified parental approval, means the natural parent, or adoptive parent or legal guardian, having legal custody of the pupil.

(d) “Testing accommodations” means any variation in the assessment environment or process that does not fundamentally alter what the test measures or affect the comparability of scores.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 48410 and 48412, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48410 and 48412, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 1 (Sections 11520-11522) filed 11-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 47).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Editorial correction to title of Article 1 (Register 79, No. 4).

4. Renumbering of Chapter 10 (Sections 11520-11532) to Chapter 8 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, N. 45). For prior history of Chapter 10, see Register 74, No. 3.

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 48412(d)(2); operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 10-4-2016 and filed 11-15-2016 (Register 2016, No. 47).

7. Repealer and new subsection (b) filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer and new subsection (b) refiled 11-16-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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§ 11521. Placement on Pupil Transcript.

A school district shall, for each pupil who demonstrates proficiency as provided in Education Code section 48410(e), indicate the pupil's accomplishment and the date of the proficiency certificate award on the pupil's official transcript.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 48410, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-18-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 29).

2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 48412(d)(2); operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 10-4-2016 and filed 11-15-2016 (Register 2016, No. 47).

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§ 11522. Requirement for Exemption from School Attendance Form.

Each school district shall develop a form which evidences parental consent for exemption from further compulsory school attendance pursuant to Education Code section 48410(e). The form shall be made available upon request to 16- and 17-year-old pupils who have been awarded the Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education. The form shall contain at least the following information:

(a) A general explanation of the pupil's rights of exemption from compulsory school attendance and of re-enrollment in the public high schools.

(b) The date of issuance of a certificate of proficiency.

(c) The signature of the parent and the date.

(d) The signature of a school administrator who has personally confirmed the authenticity of the parent's signature and the date.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 48412, Education Code. Reference: Section 48410, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 7-18-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 29).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and new Note filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 48412(d)(2); operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 10-4-2016 and filed 11-15-2016 (Register 2016, No. 47).

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§ 11523. Examination Announcements.

The school district superintendent shall require the principal of each school maintaining either or both of grades 11 and 12 to distribute to each pupil in those grades an announcement explaining the California High School Proficiency Examination provided for under Education Code section 48412. Upon receipt of the announcements from the California Department of Education or its contractor, distribution shall be made in time sufficient to enable interested pupils to meet all examination registration requirements for the fall test of that year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 48412, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48410 and 48412, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-15-78 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 37).

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 11-16-78 (Register 78, No. 46).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 11524. Waiver of Fees.

(a) The contractor selected to administer the examination shall not collect fees from individuals who are under 25 years of age, meet all other registration requirements, and are verified to be a homeless youth by a homeless services provider or a foster youth as defined in Education Code section 48412, except for fees for additional services not related to regular test registration including, but not limited to, registration for a test administration after the regular registration deadline set by the contractor, request to change the testing date after the regular registration deadline set by the contractor, request for a transcript or duplicate certificate, or request to expedite services. The contractor shall not charge fees to individuals who are certified to be a homeless youth, or a foster youth for any other administrative services without prior approval of the California Department of Education (CDE).

(b) The fee waiver for individuals who are under age 25 and are certified to be a homeless youth by a homeless services provider, or a foster youth as defined in Education Code section 48412 shall include only fees for services related to test administration. The fee waiver shall not include fees for services or documents required to verify the need for testing accommodations, test preparation, or other services not related to test administration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 48412, Education Code. Reference: Section 48412, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 48412(d)(2); operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 10-4-2016 and filed 11-15-2016 (Register 2016, No. 47).

3. Amendment filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment refiled 11-16-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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§ 11525. Homeless Certification.

(a) To be eligible for a fee waiver, at the time of registration for a test administration, a homeless youth must submit all standard required registration materials to the contractor including documentation required for all testing accommodations that the individual may need and an original completed certification.

(b) The CDE-developed certification form may be used to certify that the registrant is homeless. Certification must include all of the following information:

(1) The full legal name of the registrant;

(2) The date of birth of the registrant;

(3) The signature of the registrant affirming, under penalty of perjury, a statement that he or she is homeless and under 25 years of age;

(4) The printed name of the homeless services provider;

(5) The title of the homeless services provider;

(6) The business address, phone number, and e-mail address of the homeless services provider;

(7) The signature of the homeless services provider affirming, under penalty of perjury, a statement that he or she is an authorized homeless services provider and that the registrant is homeless as defined in Education Code section 48412;

(8) The date that the certification is completed by the homeless services provider; and

(9) The date the certification expires.

(c) Certification is valid for a period of one year from the certification date and may be renewed annually until the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age. If the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age within one year from the certification date, the certification will be valid only until one day before the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age.

(d) The homeless services provider or the provider's agency shall retain a copy of all certification(s) issued to certify homeless youth(s) until each certified homeless youth reaches 28 years of age. The homeless services provider or the provider's agency shall make copies of certification(s) available to the CDE upon request.

(e) The contractor shall retain all original certification(s) issued to certify homeless youth(s) until each homeless youth reaches 28 years of age. The contractor shall make original certification(s) available to the CDE within 10 business days upon request.

(f) No fees shall be charged to homeless youths seeking certification of their status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 48412, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48410 and 48412, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 48412(d)(2); operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 10-4-2016 and filed 11-15-2016 (Register 2016, No. 47).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(7)-(e) and new subsection (f) filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(7)-(e) and new subsection (f) refiled with amendments to subsection (f) 11-16-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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§ 11526. Foster Youth Certification.

(a) To be eligible for a fee waiver, at the time of registration for a test administration, a foster youth must submit all standard required registration materials to the contractor including documentation required for all testing accommodations that the individual may need and certification of their foster youth status. This certification may be provided by the county or California Department of Social Services.

(b) Eligibility for the fee waiver is valid until the certified foster youth reaches 25 years of age.

(c) The contractor shall retain all original certification(s) issued to foster youth(s) until each foster youth reaches 28 years of age. The contractor shall make original certification documentation available to the CDE within 10 business days upon request.

(d) No fees shall be charged to foster youths seeking certification of their status.

(e) For purposes of this Article, “Foster Youth” means either current or former foster youth as defined by Education Code section 48412(h).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 48412, Education Code. Reference: Section 48412, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled with amendments to subsection (d) 11-16-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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§ 11533. Waiver of Fees.

(a) The contractor(s) selected to administer the examination shall not collect fees from individuals who are under 25 years of age, meet all other registration requirements and are verified to be a homeless youth by a homeless services provider or a foster youth as defined in Education Code section 51421.5, except for fees for additional services not related to regular test administration including, but not limited to, registration for a test administration past the regular registration deadline set by the contractor(s), request to change the testing date past the regular registration deadline set by the contractor(s), request for a transcript, or duplicate certificate, or request to expedite services. The contractor(s) shall not charge fees to individuals who are certified to be a homeless or foster youth for any other administrative services without prior approval of the California Department of Education (CDE). The contractor must contact the CDE and provide justification to charge any additional administrative fees to an individual eligible under this part.

(b) The fee waiver for individuals who are under age 25 and are certified to be a homeless youth by a homeless services provider or a foster youth as defined in Education Code section 51421.5 shall include only fees for services related to test administration. The fee waiver shall not include fees for services or documents required to verify the need for testing accommodations, test preparation, or other services not related to test administration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 51421.5 and 51426, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51420, 51421 and 51421.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 51421.5; operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 8-11-2016 and filed 9-22-2016 (Register 2016, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment refiled 11-16-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 8. High School Proficiency Certificates > Article 2. High School Equivalency Certificate > § 11534.1. Foster Youth Certification.
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§ 11534.1. Foster Youth Certification.

(a) To be eligible for a fee waiver, at the time of registration for a test administration, a foster youth must submit all standard required registration materials to the contractor(s) including documentation required for all testing accommodations that the individual may need and certification of their foster youth status. This certification may be provided by the county or California Department of Social Services.

(b) Eligibility for the fee waiver is valid until the certified foster youth reaches 25 years of age.

(c) The contractor(s) shall retain all original certification(s) issued to foster youth(s) until each foster youth reaches 28 years of age. The contractor(s) shall make original documentation available to the CDE within 10 business days upon request.

(d) No fees shall be charged to foster youths seeking certification of their status.

(e) For purposes of this Article, “Foster Youth” means either current or former foster youth as defined by Education Code Section 51421.5(h).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 51421.5 and 51426, Education Code. Reference: Section 51421.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 11-16-2017 as an emergency, including amendment of subsection (d); operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 8. High School Proficiency Certificates > Article 2. High School Equivalency Certificate > § 11534. Homeless Certification.
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§ 11534. Homeless Certification.

(a) To be eligible for a fee waiver, at the time of registration for a test administration, a certified homeless youth must submit all standard required registration materials to the contractor(s), including documentation required for all testing accommodations that the individual may need and an original completed certification. The contractor provides all forms required to approve a testing accommodation.

(b) The CDE-developed certification form may be used to certify that the registrant is homeless. Certification must include all of the following information:

(1) The full legal name of the registrant;

(2) The date of birth of the registrant;

(3) The signature of the registrant affirming, under penalty of perjury, a statement that she or he is homeless and under 25 years of age;

(4) The printed name of the homeless services provider;

(5) The title of the homeless services provider;

(6) The business address, phone number, and e-mail address of the homeless services provider;

(7) The signature of the homeless services provider affirming, under penalty of perjury, a statement that she or he is an authorized homeless services provider and that the registrant is homeless as defined in Education Code section 51421.5;

(8) The date that the certification is completed by the homeless services provider; and

(9) The date the certification expires.

(c) Certification is valid for a period of one year from the certification date and may be renewed annually until the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age. If the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age within one year from the certification date, the certification will be valid only until one day before the certified homeless youth reaches 25 years of age.

(d) The homeless services provider or the provider's agency shall retain a copy of all certification(s) issued to certify homeless youth(s) until each certified homeless youth reaches 28 years of age. The homeless services provider or the provider's agency shall make copies of certification(s) available to the CDE upon request.

(e) The contractor(s) shall retain all original certifications issued to certify homeless youth(s) until each certified homeless youth reaches 28 years of age. The contractor(s) shall make original certification(s) available to the CDE within 10 business days upon request.

(f) No fees shall be charged to homeless youths seeking certification of their status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 51421.5 and 51426, Education Code. Reference: Section 51421.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 51421.5; operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 8-11-2016 and filed 9-22-2016 (Register 2016, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(8)-(e) and new subsection (f) filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(8)-(e) and new subsection (f) refiled 11-16-2017 as an emergency, including amendment of subsection (f); operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 8. High School Proficiency Certificates > Article 2. High School Equivalency Certificate > § 11530. Definitions.
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§ 11530. Definitions.

(a) “Certificate” means a document containing the words “California High School Equivalency Certificate.”

(b) “Certification” means documentation from a homeless services provider, or a county or state agency, certifying the examinee is a homeless youth or a foster youth.

(c) “Fee,” as referenced in Education Code section 51421(a), shall be $20.00 and shall be submitted by the examinee at the time of initial registration for a test to obtain a high school equivalency certificate.

(d) “Local educational agency (LEA)” means any public school district, county office of education, or charter school.

(e) “Resident of this State” means a person who either presently lives in the State of California, or who has their domicile in California in accordance with the criteria established in Government Code section 244.

(f) “Testing accommodations” means any variation in the assessment environment or process that does not fundamentally alter what the test measures or affect the comparability of scores.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 51421.5 and 51426, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51420, 51421, 51421.5 and 51425, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 10 (sections 11530 through 11532) filed 1-18-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 3).

2. Heading and designation of sections 11530-11532 as article 2 filed 11-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 47).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-21-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 21).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-21-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 25).

6. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 5-27-86 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 86, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 9-24-86.

7. Certificate of Compliance filed 8-7-86 (Register 86, No. 32).

8. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 6-8-90; operative 7-1-90 pursuant to Education Code section 51421 (Register 90, No. 31).

9. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-6-91; operative 12-6-91 (Register 92, No. 8).

10. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 4-10-96; operative 5-10-96 (Register 96, No. 15).

11. Amendment filed 1-24-2002 as an emergency; operative 1-24-2002 (Register 2002, No. 4). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-24-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-24-2002 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 5-1-2002 and filed 6-11-2002 (Register 2002, No. 24).

13. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 9-22-2004; operative 9-22-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 39).

14. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

15. Amendment of article heading, repealer of subsections (b)-(d), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b) filed 9-25-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 39).

16. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 51421.5; operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

17. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 8-11-2016 and filed 9-22-2016 (Register 2016, No. 39).

18. Repealer and new subsection (c) filed 6-2-2017 as an emergency; operative 6-2-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-29-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

19. Repealer and new subsection (c) refiled 11-16-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-29-2017 (Register 2017, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-27-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

20. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-2-2017 and 11-16-2017 orders transmitted to OAL 1-25-2018 and filed 2-20-2018 (Register 2018, No. 8).

21. Amendment of article 2 heading and section filed 9-19-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 8. High School Proficiency Certificates > Article 2. High School Equivalency Certificate > § 11531. Approval of Testing Centers.
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§ 11531. Approval of Testing Centers.

(a) A testing center may be approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) to administer tests for purposes of Education Code section 51420 provided it has complied with all of the following:

(1) Provided the CDE with all required information indicating:

(A) Name of Institutional Chief Administrative Officer and title;

(B) Name of Chief Examiner and Alternate Examiner(s) and their titles;

(C) Name of testing facility;

(D) Contracting agency or local educational agency; and

(E) Address of the testing center.

(2) Agreed to comply with all test security requirements provided by the CDE and to maintain all required records regarding tests and testing activities.

(3) Agreed to provide each examinee with their test scores.

(4) Agreed to inspection by authorized representatives of the CDE.

(b) The SSPI may suspend or revoke the approval, or deny renewal of an approval, of any center for failure or refusal to maintain any one or more of the standards described in subdivision (a) of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51426, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51420, 51422 and 51423, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-21-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 1-24-2002 as an emergency; operative 1-24-2002 (Register 2002, No. 4). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-24-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-24-2002 order transmitted to OAL 5-1-2002 and filed 6-11-2002 (Register 2002, No. 24).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

5. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a), repealer of subsection (a)(1), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(4) filed 9-25-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 39).

6. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 5-31-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Education Code section 51421.5; operative 5-31-2016 (Register 2016, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-28-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-31-2016 order transmitted to OAL 8-11-2016 and filed 9-22-2016 (Register 2016, No. 39).

8. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)(A)-(D) and (a)(3) filed 9-19-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 8. High School Proficiency Certificates > Article 2. High School Equivalency Certificate > § 11532.5. Identity and Residency Requirements.
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§ 11532.5. Identity and Residency Requirements.

(a) Every examinee must provide proof of identification and residency prior to initial testing and retesting.

(1) Identification shall include:

(A) Full legal name; and

(B) Date of birth, signature, and photograph.

(2) Residency shall be proven by providing one of the following documents containing a current address:

(A) Rental or lease agreement;

(B) Home utility bill;

(C) Employment document;

(D) Insurance document;

(E) Court document listing applicant as a California resident;

(F) California certificate of vehicle or vessel title or registration; or

(G) Completed California High School Equivalency Declaration of California Residency, revised May 1, 2019, which is hereby incorporated by reference. A copy of this declaration is available from CDE staff in the Assessment Development and Administration Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51426, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51420 and 51422, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 8. High School Proficiency Certificates > Article 2. High School Equivalency Certificate > § 11532. Eligibility to Take a Test to Obtain a High School Equivalency Certificate. [Repealed]
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§ 11532. Eligibility to Take a Test to Obtain a High School Equivalency Certificate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51426, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51420 and 51422, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-31-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 1). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 41.

2. New subsection (c) filed 6-11-92; operative 7-13-92 (Register 92, No. 24).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-25-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 39).

4. Repealer filed 9-19-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 9. Vocational Education Contracts > Article 1. General Provisions > § 11535. Definitions.
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§ 11535. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) Course. “Course” means an instructional unit of an area or field of organized knowledge, usually provided on a semester, year, or prescribed length-of-time basis.

(b) Program. A “program” is an organized sequence of courses of instruction leading to a defined objective, degree, certificate, diploma, or license.

(c) Student. A “student” is any individual enrolled in a public entity who may benefit from the vocational instruction under contract with a private postsecondary school and has either reached his or her 16th birthday or junior class standing in a public secondary school, or who has been recommended by the chief school administrator of the public entity to participate in instruction provided by a private entity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 8092, Education Code. Reference: Section 8092, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 11 (Sections 11535-11540, 11542, 11544 and 11545) filed 3-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Chapter 11 (Sections 11535-11545) to Chapter 9 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

4. Repealer of former Section 11535 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 11538 to Section 11535 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 9. Vocational Education Contracts > Article 1. General Provisions > § 11536. Application for Approval.
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§ 11536. Application for Approval.

Application for approval shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 8092, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer of former Section 11536 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 11539 to Section 11536 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 9. Vocational Education Contracts > Article 2. Contracting Standards > § 11537. Standards.
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§ 11537. Standards.

The following standards shall be employed by the California Department of Education in determining the appropriateness of vocational education to be provided by private postsecondary schools through contracts with public agencies:

(a) Employment/training needs and job opportunities have been identified that directly relate to the instruction to be offered under contract.

(b) The proposed program or course does not unnecessarily duplicate offerings available in the region served.

(c) The program or course provides vocational education opportunities for a greater number of students than would otherwise be possible.

(d) Each student eligible for enrollment must meet the criterion as defined in subdivision (c) of section 11535.

(e) The contracted services shall not reduce or supplant existing vocational education efforts of the public entity but shall become an extension or augmentation of vocational education opportunities and enrollments in the participating public entities.

(f) All programs and courses of instruction shall meet the standards set forth in the California State Plan for Vocational Education.

(g) The public entity establishes and maintains, in accordance with the provisions of the California School Accounting Manual, a clear and separate audit trail of all fiscal, enrollment, and statistical data. Such records shall be maintained for not less than five years and shall be made available for audit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 8092, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Section 11537 and renumbering and amendment of Section 11542 to Section 11537 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (d) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 9. Vocational Education Contracts > Article 3. Contract Provisions > § 11538. Terms and Conditions.
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§ 11538. Terms and Conditions.

Each contract shall expressly include, but not be limited to, the following provisions:

(a) Methods for identifying costs and payment procedures for compliance with subdivisions (2) and (3) of Education Code section 8092.

(b) Performance objectives for each instructional area.

(c) Designation of responsibility for maintaining records of student attendance and achievement. Such records shall be available for review at any time by the California Department of Education.

(d) Instruction shall be provided only under the immediate supervision and control of teachers who hold valid California credentials authorizing the vocational subject to be taught.

(e) That the contractor provide indemnity and defense for the State and public entity, and their respective officers and employees, against any and all claims and liability for death, injury, loss and damage arising out of, or in any manner connected with, the performance of the contract. Such indemnity and defense may be provided either by an appropriate hold harmless clause or a policy of liability insurance coverage, the cost of which is to be borne by the contractor. Such policy shall name the State and public entity, along with their respective officers and employees, as additional insured.

(f) Except when prohibited by law the contractor provide, at his own expense, workers' compensation insurance coverage for any student who performs services or manufactures or assembles products that represent actual or potential income for the contractor.

(g) That the contractor is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972, and all applicable local, state and federal health and safety regulations.

(h) Procedures relating to: transfer of students between the public entity and contractor; number of class hours sufficient to meet the stated performance objectives; and withdrawal of students prior to completion of a course or program.

(i) Terms and conditions relating to enrollment period and cancellation and termination of the contract.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 11538 to Section 11535 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 11545 to Section 11538 filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (c) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 9. Vocational Education Contracts > Article 3. Contract Provisions > § 11540. Reporting. [Repealed]
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§ 11540. Reporting. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 9. Vocational Education Contracts > Article 3. Contract Provisions > § 11544. Support. [Repealed]
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§ 11544. Support. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 10. Bilingual Education > Article 1. Bilingual Teacher Corps Program > § 11600. Program.
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§ 11600. Program.

The purpose of the Bilingual Teacher Corps program is to recruit and insure the training of bilingual teachers and school administrators.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide stipends to qualified individuals who pursue an educational program at a cooperating institution of higher education which is directed toward a teaching credential qualifying the holder to teach limited and non-English-speaking children.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 12: Sections 52151 and 52152, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 12 (Sections 11600-11604) filed 2-28-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 9).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Chapter 12 (Sections 11600-11604) to Chapter 10 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 10. Bilingual Education > Article 1. Bilingual Teacher Corps Program > § 11601. Definitions.
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§ 11601. Definitions.

(a) “Cooperating institution of higher education” means any California State University or College, the University of California, or community college.

(b) “Qualified individual” means any person who is:

(1) Enrolled in a cooperating institution of higher education for a minimum of nine units per semester or eight quarter units per quarter for a minimum total of 18 semester units or 24 quarter units in the academic year, and is

(2) Employed as a teacher aide to provide direct bilingual instructional services in a public school for a minimum of 10 hours per week while participating in the Bilingual Teacher Corps program.

(c) “Necessary expenses” means transportation expenses generated by traveling from the college site to the public school and back again, and other tuition and book costs directly resulting from enrollment in the program leading to a credential qualifying the individual to teach limited and non-English-speaking children.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52151, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52150 and 52151, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 10-19-78 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 42).

3. Certificate of Compliance filed 12-26-78 (Register 78, No. 52).

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§ 11602. Funding.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction may allocate up to 10% of the funds appropriated for the Bilingual Teacher Corps program to cooperating institutions of higher education in order to conduct program planning, development, and administration.

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§ 11603. Stipend.

A cooperative institution of higher education shall receive a stipend for payment to each participant in the approved program who maintains a minimum of 12 units per semester or quarter in the academic year. Such stipend shall be renewable each year. Participants who maintain less than 12 units per semester or quarter shall receive a pro-rata share of the maximum stipend.

The stipend shall supplement and not supplant any other financial aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52151, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52150 and 52151, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 10-19-78 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 42).

3. Certificate of Compliance filed 12-26-78 (Register 78, No. 52).

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§ 11604. Evaluation.

Each cooperating institution of higher education shall submit an annual evaluation report in the manner and form prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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§ 11610. Selection of Members to a Council.

(a) Prime Sponsor Representation. A prime sponsor for the balance of State shall make the selection only in the event that the council region does not include a local prime sponsor. Where the council region includes two or more local prime sponsors, that local sponsor serving the largest number of CETA participants in that region shall make the selection.

(b) Private School Representation. The county superintendent of schools who called the initial organizational meeting shall notify all private postsecondary educational institutions in the council region and request that they cooperatively select one representative.

In the event that a private postsecondary school does not exist within the region of a council, the council shall identify, as far as reasonably possible, all such private schools located within a reasonable distance outside the council boundary that draw upon the population of the council region for students. The council shall then invite those identified private schools to select a representative for membership on the council.

(c) District Representation. In the event that the region of a council encompasses only one secondary school or community college district, the particular district shall select all four members. Where the region encompasses two or more secondary school or community college districts, nominations for selection of members by election shall be made in the following manner: each secondary school and community college district shall make nominations as follows: each of two districts may nominate no more than three persons; each of three districts may nominate no more than two persons; each of four districts may nominate no more than two persons; and each of five or more districts may nominate one person only.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Section 8024, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 13 (Sections 11610-11631) filed 3-31-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 14).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Chapter 13 (Sections 11610-11631) to Chapter 11 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

4. Repealer of former Section 11610, and renumbering and amendment of former Section 11616 to Section 11610 filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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§ 11611. Criteria for Review of Courses.

(a) In reviewing plans to offer courses and programs, a council must necessarily examine the content of the courses and programs. However, the recommendations submitted to the Superintendent and Chancellor shall be addressed to the elimination of unnecessary duplication of courses and programs.

(b) The council shall not make recommendations relative to course content, course title, method of instruction or qualifications of instructors. Each council shall include, in its review, appropriate labor market supply and demand, population and other data to make its determinations.

(c) For purposes of Education Code Section 8030, a local educational agency includes a regional occupational center and a regional educational program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8029, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8029 and 8030, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Section 11611, and renumbering and amendment of former Section 11621 to Section 11611 filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8020-8034, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 (Section 11612) filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8020-8034, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Section 11613) filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8020-8034, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 4 (Sections 11614-11619) filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8020-8034, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 5 (Sections 11620-11628) filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8020-8034, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 6 (Sections 11629-11631) filed 7-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 58511, Education Code. Reference: Sections 58500-58512, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 14 (Sections 11650-11654) filed 8-20-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 34).

2. Amendment of Section and NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Chapter 14 (Sections 11650-11654) to Chapter 12 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

4. Repealer of Chapter 12 (Sections 11650-11654) filed 1-20-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 4).

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§ 11700.1. Additional Definitions Applicable to Charter Schools.

(a) “Certificated employees,” in charter schools, means employees meeting the requirements of subdivision (l) of Education Code Section 47605.

(b) “Classroom instruction,” with reference to a charter school, means classroom instruction provided either by the charter school or by another public school that the pupil is eligible to attend.

(c) “School district” or “district,” for the purposes of this subchapter and of Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 51745) of Chapter 5 of Part 28 of the Eduction Code, means a school district or a charter school, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47612.5(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605(l), 47612.5(b) and 51745-51749.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-23-99 as an emergency; operative 1-3-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 99, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-23-99 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2000 and filed 5-2-2000 (Register 2000, No. 18).

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§ 11700. Definitions.

(a) “Full-time equivalent certificated employees” means any combination of full-time certificated employees and part-time certificated employee assignments that aggregate to the amount of instructional time specified in the contract of a full-time certificated classroom teacher of the district or county office of education.

(b) “General supervision” means the supervising teacher's

(1) continuing oversight of the study design, implementation plan, allocation of resources, and evaluation of pupil or adult education student progress for any pupil's or adult education student's independent study; and

(2) personal determination or personal review of the determination made by another certificated teacher of the time values for apportionment purposes of each pupil's or adult education student's work products.

(c) “Independent study” means an alternative to classroom instruction consistent with the district's course of study.

(d) “Independent study is an optional educational alternative in which no pupil may be required to participate” means

(1) with regard to school districts or county offices of education, that

(A) they are not required to offer independent study, and

(B) school districts or county offices of education that do offer independent study are not obliged to permit a pupil or adult education student to engage in independent study if school officials given responsibility for the decision determine that independent study is not an appropriate alternative for the pupil or adult education student; and,

(2) with regard to pupils or adult education students,

(A) a pupil's or an adult education student's choice to commence, or to continue in, independent study must not be coerced, and

(B) in the case of a pupil who is referred or assigned to any school, class, or program pursuant to Education Code sections 48915 or 48917, and to the extent that independent study is not prohibited, instruction may be provided to the pupil through independent study only if the pupil has the continuing option of classroom instruction.

(e) “Method utilized to evaluate” means any specified procedure through which a certificated teacher personally assesses the extent to which achievement of the pupil or adult education student meets the objectives of an assignment.

(f) “Methods of study” means the pupil or adult education student activities selected by the supervising teacher as the means to reach the educational objectives set forth in the written agreement.

(g) “Missed assignment” means any specified independent study assignment that has not been turned in, or evidenced as completed, by a pupil or adult education student by the due date for the assignment.

(h) “Regular school program” means the classroom-based instructional program or its equivalent that a pupil or adult education student would have attended had the pupil or adult education student not elected independent study.

(i) “Specific resources” include all resources, including materials and services, reasonably necessary to the achievement of the objectives in the written agreement, and shall not be construed to exclude resources normally available to all pupils or adult education students on the same terms as the terms on which they are normally available to all pupils or adult education students.

(j) “Supervising teacher” means the certificated teacher employed by the school district or county office of education and assigned, as noted in the written agreement, the responsibility for coordinating, evaluating, and providing general supervision of a pupil's or adult education student's independent study pursuant to Education Code section 51747.5(a).

(k) “Type of program” means statutory program category for purposes of attendance accounting.

(l) “Work product” means that which results from a pupil's or adult education student's efforts and actions to complete or perform the assignments given and which is subsequently evaluated by a certificated teacher.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51749.3, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48200, 48663, 48916.1, 49067, 51745, 51746, 51747 and 51747.5, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 15 (Sections 11700-11703) filed 10-22-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 43).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Renumbering of Chapter 15 (Sections 11700-11703) to Chapter 13 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

4. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

5. Amendment filed 10-15-90; operative 10-15-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 90, No. 47).

6. Amendment of subchapter 13 heading, section and Note filed 12-12-97; operative 1-11-98 (Register 97, No. 50).

7. Editorial correction of subsection (d) (Register 2009, No. 24).

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§ 11701.5. Equitable Provision of Resources and Services.

Consistent with the statutory authorization to offer independent study as an alternative instructional strategy to meet the educational needs of pupils or adult education students,

(a) the independent study option is to be substantially equivalent in quality and in quantity to classroom instruction, thereby ensuring that a pupil or adult education student who engages in independent study on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis in conjunction with part- or full-time classroom study, will be enabled to complete the district or county office of education adopted course of study within the customary time frame for completion of that course of study;

(b) pupils or adult education students who choose to engage in independent study are to have the same access to existing services and resources as the other pupils or adult education students of the school in which the independent study pupil or adult education student is enrolled; and

(c) pupils or adult education students who choose to engage in independent study are to have equality of rights and privileges with the pupils or adult education students of the district or county office of education who choose to continue in the regular school program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51749.3, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35293, 37202, 46100, 51745, 51746 and 51747.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-12-97; operative 1-11-98 (Register 97, No. 50).

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§ 11701. District Responsibilities.

In setting policy pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) of Education Code section 51747, the local governing board shall consider, in a public hearing, the scope of its existing or prospective use of independent study as an instructional strategy, its purposes in authorizing independent study, and factors bearing specifically on the maximum realistic lengths of assignments and acceptable number of missed assignments for specific populations of pupils or adult education students. Adopted policies shall reflect an awareness that excessive leniency in their terms can result in pupils falling so far behind their age peers as to increase, rather than decrease, the risk of their dropping out of school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51749.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 51747(a) and (b), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. New section filed 10-15-90; operative 10-15-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346(d) (Register 90, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-12-97; operative 1-11-98 (Register 97, No. 50).

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§ 11702. Requirements for Agreements.

(a) Each signature required for an independent study agreement shall be dated. An agreement is not in effect until it is complete as to all terms, signed and dated.

(b) The curriculum and methods of study specified in an independent study agreement shall be consistent with the district or county office of education policies and procedures for curriculum and instruction as adopted by the governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51749.3, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51013, 51050, 51745, 51746 and 51747, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

2. Amendment filed 10-15-90; operative 10-15-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 90, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 12-12-97; operative 1-11-98 (Register 97, No. 50).

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§ 11703. Records.

(a) Maintaining records to meet audit requirements is the responsibility of the local district or county superintendent's office. These records may be on site(s).

(b) Records shall include but not be limited to:

(1) A copy of adopted governing board policy and procedures.

(2) A separate listing of the pupils and adult education students, by grade level, program and school, who have engaged in independent study, identifying units of the curriculum undertaken and units of the curriculum completed by each of those pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 8, inclusive, and identifying course credits attempted by and awarded to each of those pupils in grades 9 to 12 inclusive and each of those students in adult education, as specified in their written agreements.

(3) A file of all agreements, including representative samples of each pupil's or adult education student's work products bearing signed or initialed and dated notations by the supervising teacher indicating that he or she has personally evaluated the work, or that he or she has personally reviewed the evaluations made by another certificated teacher.

(4) A daily or hourly attendance credit register, as appropriate to the program in which the pupils or adult education students are enrolled, separate from classroom attendance records, and maintained on a current basis as time values of pupil or adult education student work products are personally judged by a certificated teacher, and reviewed by the supervising teacher if they are two different persons.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51749.3, Education Code. Reference: Sections 51747, 51747.5 and 51748, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 4-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 16).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3) filed 10-15-90; operative 10-15-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 90, No. 47).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)-(b)(4) and amendment of Note filed 12-12-97; operative 1-11-98 (Register 97, No. 50).

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§ 11704. Pupil -- Teacher Ratio.

In a charter school, for the purposes of Education Code section 51745.6, the ratio of average daily attendance for independent study pupils to full-time equivalent (FTE) certificated employees responsible for independent study shall not exceed a pupil-teacher ratio of 25:1 or the ratio of pupils to full-time equivalent certificated employees for all other educational programs operated by the largest unified school district, as measured by average daily attendance, as reported at the second principal apportionment in the prior year, in the county or counties in which the charter school operates. Units of average daily attendance for independent study that are ineligible for apportionment as provided in subdivision (b) of Education Code section 51745.6 shall also be ineligible for funding pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with section 47630) of Part 26.8 of the Education Code. For purposes of this section, a “full-time certificated employee” means an employee who is required to work a minimum six-hour day and 175 days per fiscal year. Part-time positions shall generate a partial FTE on a proportional basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47612.5(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 47612.5(b) and 51745.6, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 11704) and section filed 12-23-99 as an emergency; operative 1-3-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(c) (Register 99, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-2-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-23-99 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2000 and filed 5-2-2000 (Register 2000, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 4-4-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 14).

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§ 11705. High School Graduation Requirements.

For the purposes of subdivision (e) of Education Code section 51745, a charter school that includes any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, shall be deemed to be an alternative school of every high school district and unified school district within which it operates.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47612.5(b). Reference: Sections 47612.5(b) and 51745, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2000 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2000 (Register 2000, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-9-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-23-99 order transmitted to OAL 3-28-2000 and filed 5-2-2000 (Register 2000, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 14. School Resource Centers > Article 1. School Resource Centers > § 11710. Definitions.
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§ 11710. Definitions.

(a) “Staff Development” is ongoing education and training activities which are planned, carried out, and evaluated for the purpose of improving the job related skills of principals, teachers, instructional aides, classroom volunteers, and other student support personnel who regularly serve students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Staff development includes training and education in the following areas:

(1) Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation;

(2) Disciplines or bodies of knowledge;

(3) Instructional skills and abilities; and

(4) Human development and counseling skills.

The purpose of staff development is to improve the effectiveness of instruction in order to promote student achievement in a wide variety of basic, academic, personal, social, and career skills and competencies.

(b) A “School Resource Center” is a staff development delivery system which is organized to provide the following services to schools, school districts, and county schools offices:

(1) Assist school personnel to conduct an accurate assessment of school staff development needs and to help them to become fully aware of these needs;

(2) Assist with the design of staff development programs which will address assessed needs of schools;

(3) Identify and match available staff development resources with the assessed needs of schools;

(4) Train key school personnel to deliver training to school groups;

(5) Provide training to individual schools; and

(6) Provide training to individuals or groups of individuals from various schools to meet assessed needs related to their school objectives.

(c) “Training” consists of staff development activities which assure that trainees develop or extend job-related skills and areas of knowledge and understanding, and that guided practice or follow-up activities will be used to strongly encourage the successful application of the newly acquired skills and knowledge in the job setting.

(d) “Grantee Agency” is an agreed upon school district or county office of education acting on its own, or on behalf of a consortium which selected it as its representative. The agency shall be responsible for receiving and disbursing funds under this Act.

(e) “Center Personnel” as used in Section 44680.5(b) is limited to the center project director or manager and other full-time professional employees of the center.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44680.9, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 16 (Sections 11710-11715) filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20).

2. Renumbering of Chapter 16 (Sections 11710-11715) to Chapter 14 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 14. School Resource Centers > Article 1. School Resource Centers > § 11711. Interagency Agreements for Centers.
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§ 11711. Interagency Agreements for Centers.

A school resource center application may be submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction by a county office of education, a school district, or one of these on behalf of a consortium which shall include school districts and county offices of education and may include institutions of higher education. Prior to submitting this application, the participating agencies and institutions shall duly enter into legal interagency contracts to support and participate in such a consortium with a grantee agency.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 14. School Resource Centers > Article 1. School Resource Centers > § 11712. Assurance Requirement for Resource Center Application.
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§ 11712. Assurance Requirement for Resource Center Application.

Each application to establish a resource center(s) shall include assurances that the following standards have been met, or will be met:

(a) The staff development program proposed in the application is designed to provide the appropriate services listed in Education Code Section 11710(b),

(b) The proposed evaluation design adequately provides for ongoing program review and modification of the staff development program, including intended outcomes as outlined in the application.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 14. School Resource Centers > Article 1. School Resource Centers > § 11713. Selection Process and Criteria.
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§ 11713. Selection Process and Criteria.

(a) For the 1978-79 fiscal year, one center will be funded in each of six regions as established by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and each center will receive a grant of at least $80,000.

(b) Those applications to establish centers which meet the requirement of Section 11712 shall be ranked and approved by the State Board of Education on the basis of the following criteria, listed in descending order of importance:

(1) The extent to which the staff development program proposed in an application is designed to achieve objectives for the center as specified in Education Code Section 44680.2.

(2) The degree of commitment of a district, or the parties to a consortium, as evidenced by: policies; allocation of staff; allocation of fiscal and material resources including the provision of release time pursuant to Education Code Section 44670.5(d); the integration of existing resources and services; and prospective utilization of the services of the center.

(3) The extent and degree of collaboration among the parties in a consortium.

(4) The potential impact a center will have regionally.

(5) The extent to which the staff development program proposed in an application is designed to provide all of the appropriate services listed in Section 11710(b).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 14. School Resource Centers > Article 1. School Resource Centers > § 11714. Governance of Center Projects.
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§ 11714. Governance of Center Projects.

(a) A school district or county office of education which serves as a grantee agency for a school resource center consortium shall adopt, publish and disseminate legally constituted policies and procedures developed by the consortium on:

(1) Personnel recruitment, selection, placement and retention;

(2) Staff development programs; and

(3) Accounting practices consistent with the current edition of the California School Accounting Manual.

(b) Each school district or county office of education which agrees to participate in the development of an interagency consortium for the purpose of applying for funds to operate a school resource center shall concur in writing that the personnel and fiscal policies and procedures of the grantee agency shall prevail in resource center operations.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 14. School Resource Centers > Article 1. School Resource Centers > § 11715. Relationship of Regulations Covering School Resource Centers with those Covering the Teacher Centers Program Established Pursuant to Public Law 94–482 of 1976.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B75B6934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 11715. Relationship of Regulations Covering School Resource Centers with Those Covering the Teacher Centers Program Established Pursuant to Public Law 94-482 of 1976.

(a) Nothing in these regulations is to be construed as prohibiting simultaneous application and use of funds under both Education Code Sections 44680 through 44680.91 and the appropriate sections covering the Teacher Centers Program established pursuant to Public Law 94-482 of 1976.

(b) The State Board of Education will approve applications for funding of Teacher Centers Programs using criteria which are based upon regulations promulgated under Public Law 94-482 of 1976 together with those listed in Education Code Section 11713.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 15. Comprehensive Health Education > § 11800. Criteria for Approval of Plans.
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§ 11800. Criteria for Approval of Plans.

Evaluation and approval of district plans for comprehensive health education submitted by school districts that wish to receive reimbursement for inservice teacher training provided in accordance with Section 51920 of the Education Code will be based on standards and criteria established by the State Board of Education and made available to all school districts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51911, Education Code. Reference: Section 51911, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 17 (Sections 11800 and 11801) filed 11-16-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 46).

2. Renumbering of Chapter 17 (Sections 11800-11801) to Chapter 15 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 15. Comprehensive Health Education > § 11801. Application.
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§ 11801. Application.

Each district submitting a plan for comprehensive health education shall apply on such forms and at such times as the Department of Education shall determine.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51911, Education Code. Reference: Section 51911, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11820. Definitions. [Repealed]
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§ 11820. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 16 (Sections 11820-11834, not consecutive) filed 8-26-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 6-21-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 25).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 16 (sections 11820-11834) and repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11822. Statement of Assurance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B814F534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T21:53:52.834966+00:00
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§ 11822. Statement of Assurance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11823. General Program Provisions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B8372334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 11823. General Program Provisions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11827. Placement Procedures. [Repealed]
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§ 11827. Placement Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11828. Parent Notification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B87DF034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T21:54:04.028279+00:00
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§ 11828. Parent Notification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11829. Eligibility. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B89DAD04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 11829. Eligibility. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11831. Staff Development. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B8BAF924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 11831. Staff Development. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11832. Program Advisory Council. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B8D5D434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:17:56.329757+00:00
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§ 11832. Program Advisory Council. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11833. Safeguarding of Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B8F32034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:18:00.361111+00:00
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§ 11833. Safeguarding of Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 16. Pregnant Minor Program > § 11834. Reporting Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B9106C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:18:04.210507+00:00
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§ 11834. Reporting Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 2551.3, Education Code. Reference: Section 2551.3, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 1-8-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 17. Grant Program for Restructuring in Public Education > Article 1. Planning Grant Application > § 11840. Procedures for Filing a Planning Grant Application.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3B94D7534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 11840. Procedures for Filing a Planning Grant Application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 58901, 58914 and 58916, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-28-91 as an emergency; operative 3-28-91 (Register 91, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-26-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 91, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 17. Grant Program for Restructuring in Public Education > Article 1. Planning Grant Application > § 11841. Criteria.
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§ 11841. Criteria.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 58901, 58914 and 58916, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-28-91 as an emergency; operative 3-28-91 (Register 91, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-26-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 91, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 17. Grant Program for Restructuring in Public Education > Article 1. Planning Grant Application > § 11842. Scoring the Applications.
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§ 11842. Scoring the Applications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 58901, 58914 and 58916, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-28-91 as an emergency; operative 3-28-91 (Register 91, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-26-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 91, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 17. Grant Program for Restructuring in Public Education > Article 2. Demonstration Grant Applications > § 11843. Scoring Applications.
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§ 11843. Scoring Applications.

(a) The score for each demonstration grant application is based on the proposal as a whole rather than the sum of its individual school part, district or consortium part, and collaborative compact part (description of the school's efforts to consult with key stakeholders such as the district, governing board, collective bargaining units, businesses, public institutions of higher education, public and private nonprofit social services and child development agencies, and other organizations as appropriate).

(b) The application, submitted on behalf of any school, shall describe the vision guiding their restructuring effort and the actions the school and district or consortium propose to take to integrate the primary elements of restructuring. For purposes of this article, “vision” means what the applicant wants students to be able to know and do, and how the school needs to be structured and organized to accomplish this. The vision provides an overarching picture of what could be rather than what is, and it is the source from which the goals and action plan follow.

(c) The application shall describe, with a rationale:

(1) What will be done to restructure public education in the school and district;

(2) Why such action is important; and

(3) How the action plan will be carried out.

(d) Each application will be reviewed and scored as a whole entity on a four part scale, with four being the highest score. Specific criteria for scoring will be based on the degree to which the proposal as a whole demonstrates:

(1) an understanding of the goal and focal point of restructuring:

(A) a focus on learning and students;

(B) quality of analysis of the primary issues and problems the school faces regarding student performance; and

(C) understanding of the depth and quality of change needed to transform learning, teaching, curriculum, and assessment;

(2) an understanding of the critical elements of restructuring and how they work together to transform learning:

(A) an integrated and comprehensive vision which includes all of the restructuring elements in a manner which shows promise for materially improving the learning of all students and for engaging all students in a rigorous, meaningful learning experience;

(B) the required elements of a restructuring plan are:

1. an active, thinking-centered rather than skill-centered curriculum, involving multiple and diverse instructional strategies, and performance-based student assessment for ALL students, especially those at risk;

2. outcome-based accountability systems that include agreement on multiple and diverse, performance-based outcomes which drive the design of school structures and policies at every level of the system (district, school, department, classroom, individual, students, teachers);

3. professional collaboration, development and decision-making focused on learning and teaching, and involving all members of the school community;

4. organizational patterns and processes that encourage expanded involvement of parents, and greater inclusion and collaboration among the various stakeholders in the decision-making process (school staff members, parents, the business community, institutions of higher education, social service agencies, and others as appropriate to the particular school setting);

5. technology as a tool to enhance learning and instruction and to strengthen management of the school; and

6. ongoing, objective evaluation of:

a. individual student progress in learning and in social and emotional growth;

b. the effectiveness of actions taken to meet long-range goals; and

c. continuous feedback which uses evaluation results to reconsider and redesign the learning environment for greater success.

7. A restructuring demonstration proposal that includes grades 11 or 12 must include new and expanded opportunities for 11th and 12th grade students to attend classes in colleges and universities, enroll in specialized schools and programs, and to participate in internships or other field work with business, industry, schools, and community organizations.

8. A restructuring demonstration proposal that includes preschool programs and/or school-age parenting and infant development programs that have received separate, targeted funding for such programs must include an explanation of how these programs fit into the overall restructuring effort.

(3) a clear and convincing picture of the specific actions needed to move toward the vision:

(A) completeness and validity of the action plan;

(B) clear and convincing links between the vision and the particular strategies, structures, actions and activities to be undertaken;

(C) a detailed and specific action plan, particularly related to the timeline, budget, evaluation systems, professional development, and governance structure, depth and quality of the strategies, actions and activities; and

(4) an understanding of how to manage change, provide for growth and development, and sustain systems for continuously reevaluating and improving the learning and teaching environment evidenced by:

(A) a rational, sound approach to managing the change process;

(B) systems for continuous evaluation of progress toward long-range goals and of feedback to guide change efforts;

(C) potential for successfully carrying out fundamental change across several interrelated dimensions;

(D) actions, roles, responsibilities for stakeholders which are clearly described; and

(E) specific descriptions of the kinds and sources of support, leadership, staff development, and the conditions needed to maximize the chances of successful change.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 58901, 58903, 58904, 58905, 58906, 58907, 58908, 58909, 58910, 58915, 58916 and 58923, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-92 as an emergency; operative 5-20-92 (Register 92, No. 21). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 9-17-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-20-92 order including amendment of section transmitted to OAL 9-17-92 and filed 10-27-92 (Register 92, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 17. Grant Program for Restructuring in Public Education > Article 2. Demonstration Grant Applications > § 11844. Interviews.
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§ 11844. Interviews.

(a) Final selection will include an interview with panelists composed of the advisory committee representatives identified pursuant to Education Code section 58916 and other individuals representing a variety of roles (school and district and county level administrators, teachers, business persons and university faculty) who are knowledgeable about restructuring. The highest scoring schools in the categories described in Education Code section 58906(a) will be invited to participate in an oral interview to determine the level of communitywide support and schoolsite leadership for the proposed restructuring proposal.

(1) Communitywide support includes the specific resources, support, conditions or leadership to be provided by those whose participation is crucial to the restructuring effort, such as teachers, the school district, the governing board, certificated and classified bargaining units, parents, the non-parent public, business, community organizations, institutions of higher education, and others as appropriate.

(2) Schoolsite leadership includes evidence of collaborative decision-making and governance structures focused on learning and teaching; opportunities for expanded participation by parents in the change process; processes for building the capacity and knowledge of all members of the school site to enable them to develop and successfully carry out their restructuring vision and action plan; and a commitment of all the school's resources to the restructuring effort.

(b) The score of each oral interview is based on the interview as a whole rather than on the quality of answers to individual questions. The score will be based on a four part scale, with four being the highest score. Specific criteria for scoring will be based on:

(1) communitywide support as described in subsection 11844(a)(1);

(2) schoolsite leadership as described in subsection 11844(a)(2); and

(3)(A) understanding of the goal and focal point of restructuring, (B) understanding of the critical elements of restructuring, (C) understanding of the specific actions needed to move toward the restructuring vision, and (D) understanding of how to manage change, as described in subsection 11843(d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 58904 and 58906, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-92 as an emergency; operative 5-20-92 (Register 92, No. 21). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 9-17-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-20-92 order including amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3) transmitted to OAL 9-17-92 and filed 10-27-92 (Register 92, No. 44).

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§ 11900. Definitions.

Throughout this subchapter, unless otherwise indicted by the context:

(a) “Applicant” is a California local educational agency or consortium of local educational agencies involved in local agency collaboration that submits an application on behalf of qualifying schools for Healthy Start funds.

(b) “Application” is that document submitted in response to the Request for Applications.

(c) “Application narrative” is that portion of the application wherein the applicant provides a written description of local conditions and the proposed Healthy Start initiative.

(d) “Client-centered outcomes” means specific improvements in the academic performance, health status and psycho-social functioning of children and families.

(e) “Comprehensive, integrated, school-linked services” means the establishment of a comprehensive, integrated system of services which includes school, health and human service providers, and community groups and provides assistance to children and families across multiple service areas.

(f) “Elements” are the requisite components that each application for funds must contain.

(g) “Local agency collaboration,” as stated in Education Code section 8806, ensures on-going consultation and collaboration with local agencies and involves, at a minimum, parents or guardians and teachers of eligible pupils and representatives of each member agency or private partner who will provide, or is anticipated to provide, services pursuant to the Healthy Start Support Services for Children Act (Education Code section 8800 et seq.).

(h) “Request for Applications” is the California Department of Education announcement for competitive award of grants for the Healthy Start Program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 18 (sections 11900-11910, not consecutive) filed 6-23-92 as an emergency; operative 6-23-92 (Register 92, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-21-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 11-24-92 as an emergency; operative 11-24-92 (Register 92, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 3-24-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section, including amendments to subsections (a) and (b), refiled 3-26-93 as an emergency; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-26-93 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including amendment of section heading and text transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

5. Amendment filed 10-19-2005; operative 11-18-2005 (Register 2005, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11905. Operational Grants.
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§ 11905. Operational Grants.

Operational grants applicants must be demonstrate:

(a) That the students and families they intend to serve have exceptional health, social, education, and/or economic needs, as described in Education Code section 8801;

(b) That the applicant understands these needs and available resources;

(c) That the goals for students and families in the applicable community are clearly stated;

(d) That specific client-centered outcomes are identified that the applicant seeks to achieve;

(e) That the proposed programs will emphasize the provision of services which are prevention-oriented;

(f) Evidence that the applicant represents a local agency collaboration which will be functioning on behalf of children, youth, and their families, and that those participating in the local agency collaboration support the application;

(g) Evidence that the participants in the local agency collaboration offer a comprehensive plan for the activities that participating agencies will undertake; and

(h) That the applicant has maximized the use of existing financial and programmatic resources to implement fundamental changes to improve access to services and achieve the desired goals and client-centered outcomes.

(i) That the applicant shall comply with all state and federal laws pertaining to confidentiality of student records and privacy, including, but not limited to FERPA (Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g) and PPRA (Protection of Pupil Rights Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232h), as well as state and federal laws pertaining to the confidentiality of medical records, including but not limited to, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320d, et seq.).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8801, 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-92 as an emergency; operative 6-23-92 (Register 92, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-21-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 11-24-92 as an emergency; operative 11-24-92 (Register 92, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 3-24-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 3-26-93 as an emergency; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-26-93 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including amendment of section heading, text and Note transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

5. New subsection (i) filed 10-19-2005; operative 11-18-2005 (Register 2005, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11910. Planning Grants.
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§ 11910. Planning Grants.

Planning grant applicants must outline a plan which identifies the steps required for the applicant to achieve all of the elements of Section 11905.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-92 as an emergency; operative 6-23-92 (Register 92, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-21-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 11-24-92 as an emergency; operative 11-24-92 (Register 92, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 3-24-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 3-26-93 as an emergency; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-26-93 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including renumbering of former section 11910 to section 11925 and adoption of new section transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11915. Review of Applications for Operational and Planning Grants.
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§ 11915. Review of Applications for Operational and Planning Grants.

(a) Only those applications which are complete in their entirety (collaborative approval, Healthy Start Support Services budget, and application narrative) will be considered for funding.

(b) Submission deadline dates must be strictly adhered to and shall be those specified in the Request for Applications.

(c) The application narrative may not exceed 25 pages for operational grant applications; 12 pages for planning grant applications.

(d) An application narrative that meets the following format specifications will be considered in its entirety:

(1) The pages are single-sided, 8- ½ inches by 11 inches.

(2) The top, bottom, left, and right margins are 1 inch minimum.

(3) The font is 12 point and does not exceed 6 lines per inch.

(e) Attachments to the narrative may include documents that support the narrative, not to exceed 10 pages. Attachments that are simply a continuation of the narrative will not be considered. Attachments may include but are not limited to student profile data (e.g., test scores, attendance, mobility, discipline, ethnicity, immunization status at the time of enrollment, etc.) and letters of support from parents. Memoranda of understanding that document the specific commitments from the local agency collaboration members may be attached to the application narrative and are excluded from the 10-page attachment limitation.

(f) Each complete and timely application will be reviewed and assessed according to the criteria in subdivisions (g) and (h) below.

(g) Operational grant applications will be evaluated for the degree to which the application:

(1) Demonstrates an understanding of Healthy Start (Education Code section 8800 et seq.) objectives by addressing each of the elements cited in section 11905 in a clear and logical manner using appropriate supportive data;

(2) Demonstrates an understanding of student and/or family needs by describing underlying conditions and causes based on appropriate data sources including but not limited to students, families, and local public and private agencies that provide services;

(3) Assesses the strengths and limitations of existing community services and utilities, redirects, restructures, or integrates local agency and community resources.

(4) Actively addresses local needs including any unique cultural needs;

(5) Delineates fiscal and governance responsibilities of collaborative members;

(6) Describes achievable and client-centered outcomes;

(7) Demonstrates that there will be a specific mechanism in place to refer students and families in need of assistance and to ensure that the supports are available for the individual students and families to access the needed services;

(8) Establishes a procedure for ongoing feedback regarding client-centered outcomes and local agency collaboration outcomes to clients and local agency collaboration participants;

(9) Establishes comprehensive, integrated school-linked services; and

(10) Establishes or tests innovative or new forms of service delivery and collaboration, including but not limited to, amount and sources of required funding, redirection or restructuring of staffing and funding, priorities for whom to serve, and agencies responsible for providing services.

(h) Planning grant applications will be evaluated for the degree to which the application demonstrates:

(1) An understanding of Healthy Start (Education Code section 8800 et seq.) objectives by addressing each of the elements cited in section 11910 in a clear and logical manner using appropriate supportive data;

(2) A plan for building a collaborative comprehensive, integrated school-linked services delivery system which will include ongoing participation of parents, teachers, community groups, and service providers;

(3) Specific planning activities for soliciting input from ethnic and linguistic groups in the community;

(4) A plan for reaching the specified goals based on a preliminary understanding of current student, facility, and community conditions, needed improvements, and steps to accomplish client-centered outcomes; and

(5) Evidence of efforts to include broad community support and a range of available resources.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including adoption of new section transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

2. Amendment of subsections (d)(3), (f), (g)(1) and (g)(7) filed 10-19-2005; operative 11-18-2005 (Register 2005, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11920. Awarding of Grants.
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§ 11920. Awarding of Grants.

(a) All applications will be ranked in accordance with their assessed score.

(b) Grant awards will be awarded on the basis of an applicant's rank and any other factors established by Education Code section 8804.

(c) If an LEA has been funded for an operational grant on behalf of an identified school, the LEA is not eligible for a subsequent operational grant for the same school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including adoption of new section transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

2. New subsection (c) filed 10-19-2005; operative 11-18-2005 (Register 2005, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11925. Use of Funds.
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§ 11925. Use of Funds.

(a) An applicant must submit a budget and a budget narrative supporting the amount of funding requested and documenting the required match.

(b) In general, purposes for which Healthy Start funds may be used include, but are not limited to:

(1) Staff salaries.

(2) Contracting for professional consultants or service providers to design programs or provide technical assistance.

(3) Training and cross-training.

(c) Operational grants: No more than 50 percent of operational grant monies may be used to purchase direct services. Funds may be used for, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Contracting with public and private agencies for delivery of services.

(2) Purchasing equipment dedicated to Healthy Start use, including computer equipment, necessary for program management and data collection and evaluation, not to exceed 10 percent of the total annual operating budget.

(3) Facilities rental, lease, or purchase costs, not to exceed 15 percent of the total annual operating budget, for space that is dedicated to Healthy Start use.

(4) Start-up funds may be used for, but are not limited to, the following costs:

(A) Facility renovations, not to exceed $50,000.

(B) Equipment purchase.

(C) Hiring staff.

(D) Contracting for professional consultants or service providers to design programs, or provide technical assistance.

(d) Planning grants: Planning grant monies may be used to purchase equipment required to implement the planning process and dedicated to Healthy Start use, not to exceed 10 percent of the total planning grant. Planning grant monies may not be used for capital expenditures or facility rental or lease.

(e) Healthy Start funds may not be used for expenses related to out-of-state travel.

(f) State and/or federal categorical funds may not be used toward meeting the in-kind match requirement specified in Education Code section 8804(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including renumbering and amendment of former section 11910 to section 11925 transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11930. Grant Award Appeal Process.
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§ 11930. Grant Award Appeal Process.

(a) Applicants who wish to appeal the grant award decision regarding the application must submit a letter of appeal to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee.

(b) The letter of appeal must:

(1) Be received by the date specified in the Request for Applications;

(2) Describe the factors which caused the applicant to conclude that the readers did not follow the prescribed rating standards and explain why the score is in conflict with the rating standards described in section 11915 or the grant award process described in section 11920; and

(3) Identify specific information in the application that the applicant believes was overlooked or misinterpreted.

(c) The application will be reevaluated by California Department of Education staff or designees. The final decision on any recommendations to revise the original score of an application and/or fund the application will be made in writing by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, or designee. In the event that the state budget has not been approved for the next fiscal year, notification may be postponed until after state budget approval.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804 and 8806, Education Code.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including adoption of new section transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

2. Amendment filed 10-19-2005; operative 11-18-2005 (Register 2005, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 18. Grant Program for Healthy Start > Article 1. Grants > § 11935. Waivers to Program Regulations. [Repealed]
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§ 11935. Waivers to Program Regulations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8804(b) and (i), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8804, Education Code.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-26-93 order including adoption of new section transmitted to OAL 7-23-93 and filed 9-1-93 (Register 93, No. 36).

2. Repealer filed 10-19-2005; operative 11-18-2005 (Register 2005, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 19. Charter Schools > Article 1.2. Closure Procedures > § 11962.1. Definitions Related to the Duties of a Chartering Authority.
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§ 11962.1. Definitions Related to the Duties of a Chartering Authority.

(a) “Notification” as used in Education Code section 47604.32(a)(5) means the transmission to the California Department of Education of at least the following:

(1) A description of the circumstances of the closure;

(2) The effective date of the closure; and

(3) The location of pupil records and personnel records.

(b) “Personnel records” as used in subdivision (a) means any records the charter school has relevant to its employees, including, but not limited to, records related to performance and grievance as specified in Labor Code section 1198.5.

(c) “Pupil records” as used in subdivision (a) has the same meaning as per Education Code section 49061(b).

(d) “Timely” as used in Education Code section 47604.32(a)(5) means receipt of the evidence transmitted pursuant to subdivision (a) within ten calendar days of the official action taken by the chartering authority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 47604.32, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-9-2007; operative 5-9-2007 (Register 2007, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (d) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11962. Definition of Procedures for School Closure.

As used in Education Code sections 47605(c)(5)(O) and 47605.6(b)(5)(P), “procedures” means, at a minimum, each of the following:

(a) Designation of a responsible entity to conduct closure-related activities.

(b) Notification of the closure of the charter school to parents (guardians) of pupils, the authorizing entity, the county office of education (unless the county board of education is the authorization entity), the special education local plan area in which the school participates, the retirement systems in which the school's employees participate (e.g., Public Employees' Retirement System, State Teachers' Retirement System, and federal social security), and the California Department of Education, providing at least the following:

(1) The effective date of the closure;

(2) The name(s) of and contact information for the person(s) to whom reasonable inquiries may be made regarding the closure;

(3) The pupils' school districts of residence; and

(4) The manner in which parents (guardians) may obtain copies of pupil records, including specific information on completed courses and credits that meet graduation requirements.

(c) Provision of a list of pupils in each grade level and the classes they have completed, together with information on the pupils' district of residence, to the responsible entity designated in subdivision (a).

(d) Transfer and maintenance of all pupil records, all state assessment results, and any special education records to the custody of the responsible entity designated in subdivision (a), except for records and/or assessment results that the charter may require to be transferred to a different entity.

(e) Transfer and maintenance of personnel records in accordance with applicable law.

(f) Completion of an independent final audit within six months after the closure of the school that may function as the annual audit, and that includes at least the following:

(1) An accounting of all financial assets, including cash and accounts receivable and an inventory of property, equipment, and other items of material value.

(2) An accounting of the liabilities, including accounts payable and any reduction in apportionments as a result of audit findings or other investigations, loans, and unpaid staff compensation.

(3) An assessment of the disposition of any restricted funds received by or due to the charter school.

(g) Disposal of any net assets remaining after all liabilities of the charter school have been paid or otherwise addressed, including but not limited to, the following:

(1) The return of any grant funds and restricted categorical funds to their source in accordance with the terms of the grant or state and federal law, as appropriate, which may include submission of final expenditure reports for entitlement grants and the filing of any required Final Expenditure Reports and Final Performance Reports.

(2) The return of any donated materials and property in accordance with any conditions established when the donation of such materials or property was accepted.

(h) Completion and filing of any annual reports required pursuant to Education Code section 47604.33.

(i) Identification of funding for the activities identified in subdivisions (a) through (h).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605 and 47605.6, Education Code.

History

1. New article 1.2 (sections 11962-11962.1) and section filed 4-9-2007; operative 5-9-2007 (Register 2007, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 19. Charter Schools > Article 1.5. Classroom- and Nonclassroom-Based Instruction in Charter Schools > § 11963.1. Nonclassroom-Based Instruction in Charter Schools.
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§ 11963.1. Nonclassroom-Based Instruction in Charter Schools.

This article does not change the requirement that nonclassroom-based instruction in charter schools comply with the provisions of Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 51745) of Chapter 5 of Part 28 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47612.5, Education Code. Reference: Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 51745) of Chapter 5 of Part 28; and Section 47612.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44).

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§ 11963.2. Average Daily Attendance for Nonclassroom-Based Instruction in Charter Schools.

(a) A charter school may receive funding for nonclassroom-based instruction only if a determination of funding is made pursuant to Education Code section 47634.2. A determination of funding is a specific percentage approved by the State Board of Education for each affected charter school by which the charter school's reported nonclassroom-based average daily attendance must be adjusted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction prior to the apportioning of funds based upon that average daily attendance. A determination of funding shall only be approved by the State Board for a charter school if the charter school has submitted a request.

(b) A determination of funding request approved by the State Board of Education shall be 70 percent, unless a greater or lesser percentage is determined appropriate by the State Board of Education in accordance with section 11963.4. In no case shall an approved determination of funding exceed 100 percent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47612.5, 47634.2 and 51745.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 11963.3. Determination of Funding Request Forms and Calculations.

(a) For purposes of submitting a determination of funding request, the California Department of Education shall issue a form or set of forms to collect the information specified in this subdivision. Unless otherwise indicated, charter schools submitting a determination of funding request shall complete the form or forms in accordance with the definitions used in the 2005 edition of the California School Accounting Manual (which can be obtained from the California Department of Education web site at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/ac/sa). The form or forms shall be developed by the California Department of Education in consultation with the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools. The form or forms shall include all of the following and, to the extent the form or forms include more than the following, the form or forms shall require the approval of the State Board of Education and comply with applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

(1) The name, charter number, authorizing entity, address, contact name and title, telephone number, fax number, and email address, if any, for the charter school.

(2) The percentage requested by the school as its determination of funding.

(3) The number of fiscal years for which the determination of funding is requested, which shall not exceed five years.

(4) The date the charter was initially granted and the date the charter or charter renewal will expire.

(5) For charter schools that operated in the prior fiscal year, all of the following:

(A) The school's total resources, including all federal revenue, with federal Public Charter School Grant Program start-up, implementation, and dissemination grants separately identified; all state revenue; all local revenue with in-lieu property taxes separately identified; other financing sources; and the ending balance from the prior fiscal year.

(B) The school's total expenditures for instruction and related services, by object of expenditure, which shall include all of the following:

1. Activities dealing with the interaction between teaching staff and students, without regard to the instructional location or medium.

2. Services that provide administrative, technical, and logistical support to facilitate and enhance instruction.

3. Services in direct support of students.

4. School-sponsored extra-curricular or co-curricular activities designed to provide motivation and enjoyment and improvement of skills.

5. Instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.

(C) The school's total expenditures for schoolsite and administrative site operations and facilities, by object of expenditure, which shall include all of the following:

1. Activities concerned with securing and keeping open and working the physical plants, grounds, and equipment necessary for the operation of the school.

2. Facility rents, leases, and utilities.

3. Facilities acquisition and construction.

(D) The school's total expenditures for administration and all other activities, by object of expenditure, which shall include all of the following:

1. Activities concerned with establishing and administering policy for operating the entire charter school, such as the governing board, director, and administrative staff.

2. Other general administration activities, such as payroll and accounting services, auditing and legal services, property and liability insurance, personnel, charter-wide telephone service, and data processing services.

3. Supervisorial oversight fees charged by the chartering authority.

4. Other expenditures not reported elsewhere, such as those for community services and enterprise activities and cumulative administrative overhead from related party transactions.

(E) Other outgo and other uses, including debt service payments and transfers.

(F) The excess (or deficiency) of revenues over expenditures calculated by subtracting the total of subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E), from the total resources reported pursuant to subparagraph (A), and a list of the amount of reserves for: facilities acquisition or construction, economic uncertainties, the amount required by the charter-authorizing entity, or other reserves. Reserves in excess of the greater of fifty-thousand dollars or five percent of total expenditures may be allowed for economic uncertainties or long-term expenditures such as capital projects if the excess reserves are satisfactorily explained pursuant to section 11963.4(b).

(6) For charter schools that did not operate in the prior fiscal year, the revenue and expenditure information required in paragraph (5) shall be provided using reasonable estimates of current-year annualized revenues and expenditures.

(b) In addition to the form or forms prescribed pursuant to subdivision (a), a complete determination of funding request shall also include the following information. Only a determination of funding request that is complete may be acted upon by the State Board of Education.

(1) A certification signed by the charter school's director, principal, or governing board chairperson of the following:

(A) That the information provided is true and correct to the best of the ability and knowledge of the individual authorized to do so by the charter school's governing board.

(B) That the charter school's nonclassroom-based instruction is conducted for and substantially dedicated to the instructional benefit of the school's students.

(C) That the governing board of the charter school has adopted and implements conflict of interest policies.

(D) That all of the charter school's transactions, contracts, and agreements are in the best interest of the school and reflect a reasonable market rate for all goods, services, and considerations rendered for or supplied to the school.

(2) The charter school's pupil-teacher ratio as calculated pursuant to title 5, section 11704 of the California Code of Regulations.

(3) A listing of entities that received in the previous fiscal year (or will receive in the current fiscal year) $50,000 or more or 10 percent or more of the charter school's total expenditures identified pursuant to subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (a), the amount received by each entity; whether each of the contract payments is based on specific services rendered or upon an amount per unit of average daily attendance or some other percentage; and an identification of which entities, if any, have contract payments based on a per unit average daily attendance amount or some other percentage.

(4) An identification of the members comprising the charter school's governing board (i.e., parent, teacher, etc.) and a description of how those members were selected; whether the governing board has adopted and implemented conflict of interest policies and procedures; and whether any of the governing board members are affiliated in any way with any of the entities reported pursuant to paragraph (3) and if so, how.

(5) An explanation of all transfers reported pursuant to subparagraph (E) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (a).

(6) A list and the amount of each of the other reserves reported pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (a).

(7) To the extent that a charter school desires to have facility costs considered as an instructional cost, the total annual facility-related and operational cost, total facility square footage occupied by the charter school, total classroom-based average daily attendance (if applicable) as reported at the prior-year second principal apportionment, and the total student hours attended by nonclassroom-based pupils at the school site shall be provided.

(8) The number of full-time equivalent employees who possess a valid teaching certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and who work in the charter school in a position required to provide direct instruction or direct instructional support to students. For purposes of these regulations, “direct instructional support” includes, but is not limited to, activities that are directly related to student instruction that are performed by qualified certificated persons such as curriculum coordinators, individualized education plan coordinators, librarians, counselors, psychologists, and nurses.

(c) The California Department of Education shall perform the following using the resource and expenditure data provided pursuant to subdivision (a).

(1) A calculation showing the charter school's total expenditures for salaries and benefits for all employees who possess a valid teaching certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which a teacher in other public schools would be required to hold issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (and who work in the charter school in a position required to provide direct instruction or direct instructional support to students) as a percentage of the school's total public revenues. For the purposes of this subdivision:

(A) “Employees” shall include special education teachers who possess a valid teaching certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which special education teachers in non-charter public schools would be required to hold issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and who provide direct instruction or direct instructional support to pupils of the charter school pursuant to a contract with a public or private entity.

(B) “Employees” shall include individuals who possess a valid certificate, permit, or other document equivalent to that which the individuals would be required to possess in a non-charter public school, issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and who are employed by a local education agency (LEA), provided all of the following conditions are met: the LEA is the employer of all the charter school's staff; the governing board of the LEA is the governing authority for the charter school (i.e., the charter school is not a corporate entity separate from the LEA); and the LEA's employees are assigned exclusively to work at the charter school providing direct instruction or direct instructional support to students or, to the extent that the LEA's employees are assigned to work at the charter school on a part-time basis, the charter school pays for the services rendered by the employee providing direct instruction or direct instructional support to students on a documented, fee-for-service basis and not, for example, on the basis of a fixed annual amount, fixed percentage of average daily attendance revenue, or other basis that is not related to documented services actually rendered to the charter school. Under no circumstances shall certificated employees of an LEA be considered employees of a charter school for purposes of this subparagraph unless the charter school pays for the services rendered by the LEA's employees on a documented, fee-for-service basis.

(C) For purposes of this section, “employee” also means qualified persons that provide direct instruction or direct instructional support, that are hired directly by the charter school through an employment services contract based on a documented, fee-for-service basis.

(D) The school's total public revenue is based on the amounts reported pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) and equals the sum of: all federal revenue, less any Public Charter School Grant Program start-up, implementation, and dissemination grant funds; state revenue; and local revenue from in-lieu property taxes.

(2) A calculation showing the charter school's total expenditures on instruction and related services as a percentage of the school's total revenues. For the purposes of this subdivision, the school's total revenues do not include the ending balance from the prior fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47612.5, 47634.2 and 51745.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 11963.4. Evaluation of Determination of Funding Requests Regarding Nonclassroom-Based Instruction.

(a) When a complete determination of funding request is received from a charter school, it shall be reviewed by the California Department of Education and presented to the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools, along with credible information pertaining to the request obtained from any other source. The Advisory Commission shall develop a recommendation pursuant to this section to the State Board of Education regarding the request, and that recommendation shall be presented to the State Board of Education by the California Department of Education. The following criteria shall guide the process of reviewing and developing a recommendation on the request. The California Department of Education shall report any difference of opinion between the California Department of Education and the Advisory Commission as to the recommendation presented to the State Board of Education.

(1) If the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 equals at least 35 percent but less than 40 percent, and the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 equals at least 60 percent but less than 70 percent, the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools shall recommend to the State Board of Education approval of the request at 70 percent, unless there is a reasonable basis to recommend otherwise. If the recommended percentage is lower than the requested percentage, the recommendation to the State Board shall include the reasons justifying the reduction and, if appropriate, describe how any deficiencies or problems may be addressed by the charter school.

(2) If the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 equals or exceeds 40 percent, and the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 equals at least 70 percent but less than 80 percent, the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools shall recommend to the State Board of Education approval of the request at 85 percent, unless there is a reasonable basis to recommend otherwise. The recommendation to the State Board shall include the reasons justifying a percentage that is greater than 70 percent and, if the recommended percentage is lower than the requested percentage, the reasons justifying the reduction and, if appropriate, describe how any deficiencies or problems may be addressed by the charter school.

(3) If the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 equals or exceeds 40 percent, the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 equals or exceeds 80 percent, and the ratio of average daily attendance for independent study pupils to full-time certificated employees responsible for independent study does not exceed a pupil-teacher ratio of 25:1 or the equivalent ratio of pupils to full-time certificated employees for all other educational programs operated by the largest unified school district, as measured by average daily attendance, in the county or counties in which the charter school operates, the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools shall recommend to the State Board of Education approval of the request at 100 percent (i.e. full funding), unless there is a reasonable basis to recommend otherwise. If the recommended percentage is lower than the requested percentage, the recommendation to the State Board shall include the reasons justifying the reduction and, if appropriate, describe how any deficiencies or problems may be addressed by the charter school.

(4) If the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 is less than 35 percent, or the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of section 11963.3 is less than 60 percent, then the charter school's nonclassroom-based instruction is not substantially dedicated to the instructional benefit of the students, and the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools shall recommend that the State Board of Education deny the request, unless there is a reasonable basis to recommend otherwise. The recommendation to the State Board shall include the reasons justifying the denial and, if appropriate, describe how any deficiencies or problems may be addressed by the charter school. Denial of a determination of funding request by the State Board of Education shall result in no funding being apportioned for average daily attendance identified by the charter school as being generated through nonclassroom-based instruction pursuant to Education Code section 47634.2(c).

(5) Any request for a funding determination received prior to the effective date of these regulations will be reviewed pursuant to the criteria in effect at the time of submittal.

(b) The Advisory Commission on Charter Schools and/or the California Department of Education may ask the charter school to provide additional information in order to make possible a more detailed review or to develop a reasonable basis for a recommendation other than those prescribed in subdivision (a). With the consent of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the request for additional information shall be considered a reasonable inquiry to which the charter school must respond pursuant to Education Code section 47604.3.

(c) Any multi-year funding determination approved by the State Board of Education may be modified by the State Board of Education, in terms of both the multi-year approval and the percentage of funding authorized, if any information that may change the conclusion to approve the original multi-year funding determination is found.

(d) Prior to a recommendation by the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (that a determination of funding request be denied or approved at a percentage lower than that requested) being forwarded to the State Board of Education, the affected charter school shall be given thirty (30) calendar days in which to amend its determination of funding request and/or to provide additional information in support of the request. Based upon consideration of the amended request or any additional information that may be provided, the Advisory Commission may modify its recommendation to the State Board.

(e) A reasonable basis for the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools to make a recommendation other than one that results from the criteria specified in subdivision (a) may include, but not be limited to, the following: the information provided by the charter school pursuant to paragraphs (2) through (8), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of section 11963.3, documented data regarding individual circumstances of the charter school (e.g., one-time or unique or exceptional expenses for facilities, acquisition of a school bus, acquisition and installation of computer hardware not related to the instructional program, special education charges levied on the charter school by a local educational agency, restricted state, federal, or private grants of funds awarded to the charter school that cannot be expended for teacher salaries, or contracted instructional services other than those for special education), the size of the charter school, and how many years the charter school has been in operation. The Advisory Commission on Charter Schools shall give charter schools with less than a total of one hundred (100) units of prior year second period average daily attendance or that are in their first year of operation serious consideration of full funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.3, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 11963.5. Determination of Funding Requests for Nonclassroom-Based Virtual or On-Line Charter Schools.

A virtual or on-line charter school is one in which at least 80 percent of teaching and student interaction occurs via the Internet.

(a) A virtual or on-line nonclassroom-based charter school may receive approval of a funding determination with no maximum pupil-teacher ratio if the charter school has and maintains an 8 or above Academic Performance Index (API) rank in either its statewide or similar schools ranking and has no less than a 6 in the other of these two rankings.

(b) In order to be funded pursuant to (a) above, a virtual or on-line charter school, must demonstrate that:

(1) The school has met its overall and subgroup API growth targets.

(2) Instructional expenditures are at least 85 percent of the overall school budget. A substantial portion of these expenditures (at least 25 percent of the charter school's general purpose entitlement and categorical block grant as defined in Education Code section 47632), are spent on technology that directly benefits students and teachers and results in improved student achievement.

(3) Computer-based instruction and assessment is provided to each student and includes the use of an on-line instructional management program, which at a minimum includes standards-based guided lessons, lesson plans, initial testing of students, periodic assessment of student achievement, and the use of other measurements of student progress over a period of time.

(4) Teachers are provided with technology tools and print media, which at a minimum must include: standards-aligned instructional materials, computer, printer, monitor, Internet service, telephone, staff development that provides for the monitoring of student progress, and a means of electronic communication for frequent student contact.

(5) All students are provided an individualized learning plan that is based on initial testing of the students and that is monitored either remotely or in person, by the teacher to evaluate student progress.

(6) All students are provided access to a computer, Internet service, printer, monitor, and standards-aligned materials based on State Board adopted academic content standards for each grade level and for each subject studied.

(7) All students eligible for special education supports and services receive those supports and services in accordance with their individualized education program.

(8) Charter school admission practices will not favor high performing students or recruit a student population that is of a higher socioeconomic group or lower racial or ethnic representation than the general population of the county or counties served. Admission practices not reflective of the county or counties served shall be cause for denial by the State Board of Education under this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.3, 47612.5, 47632, 47634.2, 51747.3, 52052 and 60640-60643, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44).

2. Renumbering of former section 11963.5 to section 11963.6 and new section 11963.5 filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 11963.6. Submission and Action on Determination of Funding Requests Regarding Nonclassroom-Based Instruction.

(a) An approved determination of funding for a new charter school in its first year of operation shall be submitted by December 1 and shall be for two fiscal years. Within 90 days after the end of its first fiscal year of operation, a charter school shall submit unaudited actual expense reports and a funding determination form based on the school's actual second-year budget. If the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools determines that the actual expenditures of the charter school or the second year funding determination form do not support the funding determination for the second year, the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools shall recommend that the State Board of Education revise the funding determination.

(b) For the 2005-06 fiscal year only, a determination of funding request approved by the State Board of Education for any nonclassroom-based charter school that is not in its first year of operation shall be for the 2005-06 fiscal year and additionally a minimum of one year but a maximum of four years prospectively (for a total funding determination of not more than five years).

(c) Any determination of funding request approved by the State Board of Education for an existing nonclassroom-based charter school from the 2006-07 fiscal year forward shall be prospective (not for the current year), in increments of a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years in length. Beginning with the 2007-08 fiscal year, nonclassroom-based charter schools that had a funding determination in the prior year must submit a funding determination request by February 1 of the fiscal year prior to the year the funding determination will be effective, when a new request is required under these regulations.

(d) A determination of funding shall be subject to review each time a material change is made in the school's charter with respect to nonclassroom-based instruction, and may be subject to review each time the school's charter is renewed, and/or in accordance with any conditions the State Board of Education may impose at the time of the determination of funding request approval. A material change in the school's charter with respect to nonclassroom-based instruction is any significant change that affects the level of resources devoted to nonclassroom-based instruction, the courses to be offered through nonclassroom-based instruction, and/or the delivery of educational services to pupils receiving nonclassroom-based instruction. The charter school shall notify the California Department of Education no later than thirty (30) days after the material change is made.

(e) A charter school may submit a request for funding determination up to one year prior to the fiscal year in which the request will initially be effective. The State Board may grant the request for up to five years following the effective date of the request.

(f) Not more than 120 days following the receipt of a complete determination of funding request, the California Department of Education shall present the request and the recommendation of the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools to the State Board of Education in accordance with subdivision (a) of section 11963.4.

(g) If, during the effective period of a determination of funding, a charter school wishes to seek a higher or lower determination of funding, it shall do so by the filing of a new determination of funding request. During the effective period of a charter school's determination of funding, no more than one additional determination of funding request (which would replace the determination of funding then in effect) may be submitted by the charter school in the same fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.3, 47612.5, 47634.2 and 51745.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44).

2. Renumbering of former section 11963.6 to section 11963.7 and renumbering of former section 11963.5 to section 11963.6, including amendment of section and Note, filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 11963.7. Termination of a Determination of Funding Regarding Nonclassroom-Based Instruction.

Any multi-year funding determination approved by the State Board of Education may be modified by the State Board of Education, in terms of both the multi-year approval and the funding authorized.

The State Board of Education may terminate a determination of funding if updated or additional information requested by the California Department of Education and/or the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools is not made available by a charter school within thirty (30) calendar days or if credible information from any source supports termination. If the latter is the case, the charter schools shall be given thirty (30) calendar days prior to the termination of funding to provide additional information to support the school's determination of funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 11963.6 to new section 11963.7, including amendment of section and Note, filed 12-6-2005; operative 12-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 11963. Definition of Classroom-Based Instruction.

(a) In accordance with the definition of classroom-based instruction specified in Education Code section 47612.5(e)(1), and for purposes of identifying and reporting that portion of a charter school's average daily attendance that is generated through nonclassroom-based instruction pursuant to Education Code sections 47634.2(c) and 47612.5(e)(2), classroom-based instruction in a charter school occurs only when all four of the following conditions are met.

(1) The charter school's pupils are engaged in educational activities required of those pupils, and the pupils are under the immediate supervision and control of an employee of the charter school who is authorized to provide instruction to the pupils within the meaning of Education Code section 47605(l).

(2) At least 80 percent of the instructional time offered at the charter school is at the schoolsite.

(3) The charter school's schoolsite is a facility that is used principally for classroom instruction.

(4) The charter school requires its pupils to be in attendance at the schoolsite at least 80 percent of the minimum instructional time required pursuant to Education Code section 47612.5(a)(1).

(b) The requirement to be “at the schoolsite” is satisfied if either of the following conditions is met.

(1) The facility in which the pupils receive instruction is:

(A) Owned, rented, or leased by the charter school principally for classroom instruction;

(B) Provided to the charter school by a school district pursuant to Education Code section 47614 principally for classroom instruction; or

(C) Provided to the charter school free-of-charge principally for classroom instruction pursuant to a written agreement.

When not being used by the charter school for classroom instruction, the facility may be rented, leased, or allowed to be used for other purposes (e.g., for evening adult classes not offered by the charter school, local theater productions, or community meetings) and still be deemed to be principally for classroom instruction.

(2) The charter school facility meets the criteria in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) and the pupils are on a field trip during which the pupils remain under the immediate supervision and control of the employee of the charter school and are carrying out an educational activity required of the pupils.

(c) The requirement to be “at the schoolsite” is not satisfied if the pupils are in a personal residence (i.e., a dwelling), even if space in the residence is set aside and dedicated to instructional purposes and/or the charter school rents or leases space in the residence for the provision of instruction. As used in this subdivision, a personal residence shall not include a facility that is licensed by a state or local government agency to operate as a facility in which pupils not related to the facility's owners are provided custodial care and supervision (e.g., a licensed children's institution or a boarding school).

(d) The definitions in this section are solely for the purpose of determining if a charter school must submit a determination of funding request pursuant to Education Code section 47634.2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New article 1.5 (sections 11963-11963.6) and section filed 10-28-2003; operative 10-28-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 44). For prior history of article 1.5, sections 11963-11963.4, see Register 2002, No. 42.

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§ 11960. Regular Average Daily Attendance for Charter Schools.

(a) As used in Education Code section 47612, “attendance” means the attendance of charter school pupils while engaged in educational activities required of them by their charter schools, on days when school is actually taught in their charter schools. “Regular average daily attendance” shall be computed by dividing a charter school's total number of pupil-days of attendance by the number of calendar days on which school was actually taught in the charter school. For purposes of determining a charter school's total number of pupil-days of attendance, no pupil may generate more than one day of attendance in a calendar day.

(b) The State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall proportionately reduce the amount of funding that would otherwise have been apportioned to a charter school on the basis of average daily attendance for a fiscal year, if school was actually taught in the charter school on fewer than 175 calendar days during that fiscal year.

(c)(1) Beginning in 2004-05, a pupil who is over the age of 19 years may generate attendance for apportionment purposes in a charter school only if both of the following conditions are met:

(A) The pupil was enrolled in a public school in pursuit of a high school diploma (or, if a student in special education, an individualized education program (IEP)) while 19 years of age and, without a break in public school enrollment since that time, is enrolled in the charter school and is making satisfactory progress towards award of a high school diploma (or, if a student in special education, satisfactory progress in keeping with an IEP) consistent with the definition of satisfactory progress set forth in subdivision (h) of section 11965.

(B) The pupil is not over the age of 22 years.

(2) This subdivision shall not apply to a charter school program specified in Education Code section 47612.1. A charter school program as specified in Education Code section 47612.1 may be either:

(A) the whole of a charter school, if the school has an exclusive partnership agreement with one or more of the programs specified in Education Code section 47612.1 and serves no other pupils; or

(B) an instructional program operated by a charter school that is exclusively dedicated to pupils who are also participating in one of the programs specified in Education Code section 47612.1, provided that arrangement is set forth in an exclusive partnership agreement between the charter school and one or more of the programs specified in Education Code section 47612.1.

(d) No individual who is ineligible to generate attendance for apportionment purposes in a charter school pursuant to subdivision (c) may be claimed as regular attendance for apportionment purposes by a local education agency that is authorized by law to grant charters. This subdivision shall not apply to claims other than claims for regular attendance for apportionment purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41420, 46301 and 47612, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 19 and section filed 9-7-93 as an emergency; operative 9-7-93 (Register 93, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-10-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New subchapter 19 and section refiled 12-23-93 as an emergency; operative 1-6-94 (Register 93, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-6-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-23-94 order transmitted with amendments to OAL 5-4-94 and filed 6-15-94 (Register 94, No. 24).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a), repealer of subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 7-1-98 as an emergency; operative 7-1-98 (Register 98, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-1-98 order transmitted to OAL 10-13-98 and filed 11-13-98 (Register 98, No. 46).

6. New subsections (c)(1)-(d) filed 2-10-2004; operative 3-11-2004 (Register 2004, No. 7).

7. Amendment of subsection (c)(1)(A) filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11968.1. Numbering of Charter School Petitions.

(a) In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 47602 of the Education Code, the California Department of Education (CDE), on behalf of the SBE, shall establish and administer a numbering system to track the total number of charter schools authorized to operate in the state, based on the chronological order of the receipt of a complete charter petition and notification of charter approval by a local educational agency (LEA) or, in the case of a charter petition approved by the SBE, the date and time of the SBE's approval.

(b) When the SBE approves a charter petition or receives notice that a charter petition has been approved by a LEA, the SBE shall assign a number to that charter petition in accordance with section 47602(a)(1) of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 47602, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2.5 heading and renumbering and amendment of former section 11969 to new section 11968.1 filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11968.5.1. Revocation of, or Other Action Related to, a Charter by the State Board of Education upon Recommendation by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Pursuant to Education Code Sections 47604.5(a) and (b).

(a) Prior to making a recommendation to the SBE under Education Code sections 47604.5(a) and (b), the SSPI shall deliver a written notice to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter and the SBE Executive Director, which identifies one or more specific alleged violations by the charter school based on the grounds specified in Education Code sections 47604.5(a) and (b). This notice shall identify all of the following:

(1) the charter school's alleged gross financial mismanagement that jeopardizes the financial stability of the charter school pursuant to Education Code section 47604.5(a); or the charter school's alleged illegal or substantially improper use of charter school funds for the personal benefit of any officer, director, or fiduciary of the charter school pursuant to Education Code section 47604.5(b);

(2) all evidence relied upon by the SSPI in determining the charter school engaged in any of the acts or omissions identified in subdivision (a)(1); and

(3) the period of time that will serve as the opportunity to remedy or refute the identified violation(s) by the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter.

(b) Upon receipt of a written notice, the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, if it chooses to respond, shall take the following actions:

(1) Submit to the SSPI a detailed, written response to each identified violation which shall include the refutation or remedial action taken by the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, specific to each identified violation. The written response shall be due by the end of the remedy period identified in the written notice.

(2) Attach to its written response, supporting evidence of remedial action, if any, including written reports, statements, and other appropriate documentation.

(c) After conclusion of the remedy period, the SSPI shall evaluate the response of the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, if submitted, and shall take one of the following actions:

(1) Make a recommendation to the SBE to take appropriate action, including but not limited to, revocation of the school's charter, and provide timely written notice of such action within 30 calendar days to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter; or

(2) Discontinue action and provide written notice of such action to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter within 10 calendar days.

(d) In making a recommendation to the SBE to take appropriate action, including but not limited to, revocation of the school's charter, the SSPI shall present written findings to the SBE at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.5 and 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11968.5.2. Charter Revocation.

This section sequentially sets forth procedures the chartering authority and the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter shall complete for the revocation of a school's charter pursuant to Education Code section 47607, except for charter revocation when the violation constitutes a severe and imminent threat to the health or safety of pupils which is subject to section 11968.5.3 rather than this section.

(a) At least 72 hours prior to any board meeting in which a chartering authority will consider issuing a Notice of Violation, the chartering authority shall provide the charter school with notice and all relevant documents related to the proposed action.

(b) The chartering authority shall deliver a Notice of Violation to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter.

(c) Upon receipt of a Notice of Violation, the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, if it chooses to respond, shall take the following actions:

(1) Submit to the chartering authority a detailed, written response addressing each identified violation which shall include the refutation, remedial action taken, or proposed remedial action by the charter school specific to each alleged violation. The written response shall be due by the end of the remedy period identified in the Notice of Violation.

(2) Attach to its written response supporting evidence of the refutation, remedial action, or proposed remedial action, if any, including written reports, statements, and other appropriate documentation.

(d) After conclusion of the reasonable opportunity to remedy, the chartering authority shall evaluate the response of the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter response to the Notice of Violation and any supporting evidence, if submitted, and shall take one of the following actions:

(1) If the chartering authority has substantial evidence that the charter school has failed to refute to the chartering authority's satisfaction, or remedy a violation identified in the Notice of Violation, continue revocation of the school's charter by issuing a Notice of Intent to Revoke to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter; or

(2) Discontinue revocation of the school's charter and provide timely written notice of such action to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter.

(e) If the chartering authority does not act, as specified in subdivision (d), within 60 calendar days of the conclusion of the remedy period specified in the Notice of Violation, the revocation process is terminated and the Notice of Violation is void.

(f) On the date and time specified in the Notice of Intent to Revoke, the chartering authority shall hold a public hearing concerning revocation. No more than 30 calendar days after the public hearing (or 60 calendar days by written mutual agreement with the charter school) the chartering authority shall issue a Final Decision.

(g) The chartering authority shall provide a copy of the Final Decision to the CDE and its county board of education (unless the county board of education is also the chartering authority), within 10 calendar days of issuing the Final Decision.

(h) If the chartering authority does not act to issue a Final Decision within the timeframe specified in subdivision (f), the revocation process is terminated and the Notice of Intent to Revoke is void.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.32 and 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11968.5.3. Charter Revocation When There is a Severe and Imminent Threat to the Health or Safety of Pupils and Appeal of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety to a County Board of Education and the State Board of Education.

This section sets forth procedures the chartering authority shall complete for the revocation of a school's charter when the chartering authority has determined that any violation under Education Code section 47607(f) constitutes a severe and imminent threat to the health or safety of pupils and the procedures that a charter school and county office of education and SBE must follow if the charter school elects to appeal a chartering authority's Final Decision to revoke the school's charter.

(a) If there is a severe and imminent threat to pupil health or safety, the chartering authority is exempt from the requirements of section 11968.5.2 and may immediately revoke the school's charter by approving and delivering a Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety to the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, the county board of education (unless the county board of education is also the chartering authority), and the CDE.

(b) Following the approval and delivery of the Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety by the chartering authority, the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter may appeal to the county board of education or the SBE, as applicable, pursuant to Education Code sections 47607(i) and (j).

(c) In an appeal to a county board of education, within 30 calendar days of receipt of a Final Decision revoking the school's charter, the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter shall approve and deliver a written Notice of Appeal to the county board of education that:

(1) includes a copy of the Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety issued pursuant to this article except that the charter school shall not be responsible for providing this document if the chartering authority did not provide it to the charter school as required in this section;

(2) includes evidence of the final vote of the chartering authority, if available;

(3) includes all evidence relied upon by the chartering authority in determining that a violation under section 11965(e) existed;

(4) includes minutes of any public meeting at which the chartering authority considers or makes its decision to revoke the school's charter, if available; and

(5) includes a written statement explaining why the charter school does not believe the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence.

(d) If the county board of education does not issue a written decision that explains whether, in the county board of education's judgment, the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence within 90 calendar days of receiving a Notice of Appeal that includes the documents listed in subdivision (c) of this section, the district chartering authority's decision is upheld, pending any further appeal.

(e) In determining whether the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence, the county board of education shall consider whether the district chartering authority provided the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter a Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety pursuant to Education Code sections 47607(f) and (g).

(f) The county board of education shall provide the CDE and the chartering authority a copy of its written decision within 10 calendar days of its action.

(g) If the district chartering authority or the school's governing body as described in the school's charter elects to appeal to the SBE, the appellant shall approve and deliver a written Notice of Appeal to the SBE within 30 calendar days following the final decision by the county board of education, or within 30 calendar days upon the expiration of 90 calendar days pursuant to subdivision (d) of this section, or within 30 calendar days of a county chartering authority's Final Decision.

(h) The appellant shall, at the same time it delivers a Notice of Appeal to the SBE, deliver to the SBE the following documents that shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page, and be delivered to the respondent and the county board of education, if applicable, within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE:

(1) copies of the Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety, the Final Decision, and the Notice of Appeal delivered to the county board of education, and the county board of education's written decision, as applicable;

(2) evidence of the final vote of the chartering authority, if available;

(3) evidence relied upon by the chartering authority in determining that a violation under section 11965(e) existed; and

(4) minutes of any public meeting at which the chartering authority considers or makes its decision to revoke the school's charter, if available.

(i) At the same time the appellant submits its Notice of Appeal to the SBE, the appellant shall also submit to the SBE a written argument in the form of a brief or letter that shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page; be delivered to the respondent within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE; and contain the following:

(1) a summary of the procedural and substantive facts limited to matters in the record;

(2) a summary of the arguments in support of the appellant's position that the chartering authority and/or the county board of education erred in its decision; and

(3) specific citations to the administrative record in support of each argument presented.

(j) If the respondent chooses to submit a written opposition to the SBE, it must do so within 30 calendar days of the delivery of the appellant's written argument to the SBE. This written opposition shall be in the form of a brief or letter that shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page; be delivered to the appellant within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE; and contain the following:

(1) a summary of the procedural and substantive facts limited to matters in the record as submitted to the chartering authority and the county board of education, as appropriate;

(2) a summary of the arguments in support of the respondent's position that the chartering authority and/or the county board of education did not err in its decision; and

(3) specific citations to the administrative record in support of each argument presented.

(k) Within 15 calendar days of the delivery of the respondent's written opposition to the SBE, the appellant may submit to the SBE a written reply to the respondent's written opposition in the form of a brief or letter. If submitted, this written reply shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page; be delivered to the respondent within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE; and contain the following:

(1) a summary of the arguments refuting the arguments raised in the respondent's opposition; and

(2) specific citations to the administrative record in support of each argument presented.

(l) If the SBE does not take action within 120 calendar days of receipt of the appellant's written argument, if submitted pursuant to subdivision (i); or within 150 days of receipt of the respondent's written opposition, if submitted pursuant to subdivision (j); or within 165 days of receipt of the appellant's written reply, if submitted pursuant to subdivision (k); whichever is later, the appellant is deemed to have exhausted its administrative remedies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.32 and 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsections (b) (e) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11968.5.4. Appeal of a District Charter Revocation to a County Board of Education.

This section establishes the procedures that a charter school and county office of education must follow if the charter school elects to appeal to a county board of education a district chartering authority's Final Decision to revoke the school's charter.

(a) Within 30 calendar days of receipt of a Final Decision revoking the school's charter, the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, shall approve and deliver a written Notice of Appeal to the county board of education that:

(1) Includes a copy of the Notice of Violation, Notice of Intent to Revoke and the Final Decision issued pursuant to this article except that the charter school shall not be responsible for providing these documents if the chartering authority did not provide them to the charter school as required in section 11968.5.2;

(2) Includes evidence of the final vote of the chartering authority, if available;

(3) Includes all evidence relied upon by the chartering authority in determining whether substantial evidence existed that the charter school failed to remedy one or more violations identified in the Notice(s) of Violation;

(4) Includes all evidence and correspondence submitted by the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter in response to the chartering authority's Notice of Violation and Notice of Intent to Revoke;

(5) Includes minutes of any public meeting at which the chartering authority considers or makes its decision to revoke the school's charter, if available;

(6) Includes a written statement explaining why the charter school does not believe the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence; and

(7) Identifies any procedural omissions or errors the charter school alleges to have occurred in the revocation process.

(b) If the county board of education does not issue a written decision that explains whether, in the county board of education's judgment, the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence within 90 calendar days of receiving a Notice of Appeal that includes the documents listed in subdivision (a) of this section, the district chartering authority's decision is upheld, pending any further appeal.

(1) In determining whether the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence, the county board of education shall consider whether the district chartering authority provided the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter a Notice of Violation, a reasonable opportunity to remedy the identified violation(s), a Notice of Intent to Revoke, a public hearing, and Final Decision, pursuant to Articles 2 and 2.5 and Education Code sections 47607(f) through (h), inclusive.

(2) If the charter school submits a response to the Notice of Violation pursuant to section 11968.5.2(c), the county board of education shall, in determining whether the district chartering authority's factual findings are supported by substantial evidence, consider whether the charter school complied with the procedures set forth in that section.

(3) The county board of education shall also consider whether an alleged procedural deficiency negatively impacted the charter school's ability to refute or remedy the alleged violation or the chartering authority's ability to comply with its procedural obligations or authorizing duties.

(c) The county board of education shall provide the CDE and the chartering authority a copy of its written decision within 10 calendar days of its action.

(d) An appeal to a county board of education of a Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety is subject to section 11968.5.3 rather than this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.32 and 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(1) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11968.5.5. Appeal of Charter Revocation to the State Board of Education and Submission of the Administrative Record.

(a) If the district chartering authority or the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter elects to appeal to the SBE, the appellant shall approve and deliver a written Notice of Appeal to the SBE within 30 calendar days of receiving a written decision by the county board of education, within 30 calendar days upon the expiration of 90 calendar days pursuant to section 11968.5.4(b), or within 30 calendar days of a county chartering authority's Final Decision.

(b) The appellant shall, at the same time it delivers a Notice of Appeal to the SBE, deliver to the SBE the following documents that shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page, and be delivered to the respondent and the county board of education, if applicable, within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE:

(1) copies of the Notice of Violation, Notice of Intent to Revoke, the Final Decision, the Notice of Appeal to the county board of education, and the county board of education's written decision, as applicable;

(2) evidence of the final vote of the chartering authority if available;

(3) evidence relied upon by the chartering authority in determining whether substantial evidence existed that the charter school failed to refute to the chartering authority's satisfaction or remedy one or more violations identified in the Notice(s) of Violation;

(4) evidence and correspondence submitted by the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter in response to the chartering authority's Notice of Violation and Notice of Intent to Revoke; and

(5) minutes of any public meeting at which the chartering authority considers or makes its decision to revoke the school's charter if available.

(c) At the same time the appellant submits its Notice of Appeal to the SBE, the appellant shall also submit to the SBE a written argument in the form of a brief or letter that shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page; be delivered to the respondent within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE; and contain the following:

(1) a summary of the procedural and substantive facts limited to matters in the record;

(2) a summary of the arguments in support of the appellant's position that the chartering authority and/or the county board of education erred in its decision; and

(3) specific citations to the administrative record in support of each argument presented.

(d) If the respondent chooses to submit a written opposition to the SBE, it must do so within 30 calendar days of the delivery of the appellant's written argument to the SBE. This written opposition shall be in the form of a brief or letter that shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page; be delivered to the appellant within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE; and contain the following:

(1) a summary of the procedural and substantive facts limited to matters in the record as submitted to the chartering authority and the county board of education, as appropriate;

(2) a summary of the arguments in support of the respondent's position that the chartering authority and/or the county board of education did not err in its decision; and

(3) specific citations to the administrative record in support of each argument presented.

(e) Within 15 calendar days of the delivery of the respondent's written opposition to the SBE, the appellant may submit to the SBE a written reply to the respondent's written opposition in the form of a brief or letter. If submitted, this written reply shall be individually and sequentially numbered, one number per page; be delivered to the respondent within five calendar days of delivery to the SBE; and contain the following:

(1) a summary of the arguments refuting the arguments raised in respondent's opposition; and

(2) specific citations to the administrative record in support of each argument presented;

(f) If the SBE does not take action within 120 calendar days of receipt of the appellant's written argument, if submitted pursuant to subdivision (c); or within 150 days of receipt of the respondent's written opposition, if submitted pursuant to subdivision (d); or within 165 days of receipt of the appellant's written reply, if submitted pursuant to subdivision (e); whichever is later, the appellant is deemed to have exhausted its administrative remedies.

(g) An appeal to the SBE of a Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety is subject to section 11968.5.3 rather than this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11968.5. Revocation of, or Other Action Related to, a Charter by the State Board of Education Upon Recommendation by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) Pursuant to Education Code Section 47604.5(c). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47604.5 and 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-14-2011; operative 2-13-2011 (Register 2011, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section heading and repealer of section filed 8-27-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 11969. Numbering of Charter School Petitions. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 47602, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-9-99 as an emergency; operative 4-9-99 (Register 99, No. 15). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-9-99 order transmitted to OAL 6-30-99 and filed 8-11-99 (Register 99, No. 33).

3. Repealer and new section filed 6-22-2005; operative 6-22-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 25).

4. Renumbering and amendment of section 11969 to section 11968.1 filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11965. Definitions.

For the purposes of Articles 1, 2 and 2.5, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Chartering authority” means the entity that grants a school's charter and includes the following:

(1) “County chartering authority” means a county board of education that has granted a school's charter. In making specific the provisions of Education Code section 47607(i)(1), these regulations use the term “county chartering authority” where Education Code section 47607(i)(1) uses the term “county board of education.”

(2) “District chartering authority” means the governing board of a school district that has granted a school's charter. In making specific the provisions of Education Code section 47607(i)(1), these regulations use the term “district chartering authority” where Education Code section 47607(i)(1) uses the term “school district.”

(3) “State chartering authority” is the State Board of Education (SBE) when the SBE has granted a school's charter. The SBE acts as a state chartering authority when it approves the operation of a charter school that has been denied by a local educational agency (LEA) and when it approves the operation of a state charter school pursuant to Education Code section 47605.8.

(b) “Final Decision” means the final written decision of the chartering authority to either revoke or decline to revoke a school's charter.

(c) “Notice of Appeal” means a written document notifying the county board of education or the SBE, as appropriate, that the charter school's governing body as described in the school's charter, or the district chartering authority is appealing the decision to revoke or reverse the revocation of a school's charter.

(d) “Notice of Intent to Revoke” means the written notice of a chartering authority's decision to pursue revocation of a school's charter due to the charter school's failure to remedy one or more violations identified in the Notice(s) of Violation. This notice shall identify all of the following:

(1) All evidence relied upon by the chartering authority in determining that the charter school failed to remedy a violation pursuant to this section;

(2) The date and time at which the chartering authority will hold a public hearing concerning revocation, which shall be held no more than 30 calendar days after the chartering authority issues this notice.

(e) “Notice of Revocation by Determination of a Severe and Imminent Threat to Pupil Health or Safety” means the written notice of a chartering authority's decision to revoke a school's charter due to a severe and imminent threat to the health or safety of the pupils. This notice shall identify all of the following:

(1) The location of the facility;

(2) The provisions of Education Code section 47607(f) that the charter school has violated and a description of the emergency or urgent conditions that have resulted from this violation;

(3) A description of how the condition(s) identified in subdivision (2) severely and imminently threatens the health or safety of pupils.

(4) For purposes of this article, “a severe and imminent threat to pupil health or safety” occurs when a charter school's structures, systems or practices are in a condition that poses a severe and imminent threat to the health or safety of pupils while at school, and where the charter school has made no reasonable attempt to remedy the condition or no remedy exists to cure the condition.

(5) For purposes of this article, “a severe and imminent threat to pupil health or safety” does not include any cosmetic or nonessential repairs or severe threats for which the school has initiated corrective action and has removed the pupils from any immediate danger.

(f) “Notice of Violation” means the written notice of a chartering authority's identification of one or more specific alleged violations by the charter school based on the grounds for revocation specified in Education Code section 47607(f). This notice shall identify all of the following:

(1) The charter school's alleged specific material violation of a condition, standard, or procedure set out in the school's charter pursuant to Education Code section 47607(f)(1); the specific pupil outcome(s) identified in the school's charter that the charter school allegedly failed to meet or pursue pursuant to Education Code section 47607(f)(2); the charter school's alleged fiscal mismanagement or specific failure to follow generally accepted accounting principles pursuant to Education Code section 47607(f)(3); or the specific provision(s) of law that the charter school allegedly failed to follow pursuant to Education Code section 47607(f)(4), as appropriate.

(2) All evidence relied upon by the chartering authority in determining the charter school engaged in any of the acts or omissions identified in subdivision (f)(1) including the date and duration of the alleged violation(s), showing the violation(s) is/are both material and uncured, and that the alleged violation(s) occurred within a reasonable period of time before a notice of violation is issued; and

(3) The period of time that the chartering authority has concluded is a reasonable period of time for the charter school to remedy or refute the identified violation(s). In identifying the time period that will serve as the charter school's reasonable opportunity to remedy the identified violation(s), the chartering authority shall consider the amount of time reasonably necessary to remedy each identified violation, which may include the charter school's estimation as to the anticipated remediation time.

(g) “Private school” as that term is used in Education Code section 47602(b) means a school that meets the requirements set forth in Education Code sections 48222 and 48223.

(h) For each charter school, “satisfactory progress,” as that term is used in Education Code section 47612, means uninterrupted progress (1) towards completion, with passing grades, of the substance of the course of study that is required for graduation from a non-charter comprehensive high school of the school district that authorized the charter school's charter, that the pupil has not yet completed, (2) at a rate that is at least adequate to allow the pupil to successfully complete, through full-time attendance, all of that uncompleted coursework within the aggregate amount of time assigned by the chartering agency for the study of that particular quantity of coursework within its standard academic schedule. If the chartering authority is not a school district having at least one non-charter comprehensive high school, the applicable high school graduation requirements and associated time assignments shall be those for the comprehensive high school(s) of the largest unified school district, as measured by average daily attendance, in the county or counties in which the charter school operates.

For individuals with exceptional needs, as defined in Education Code section 56026, “satisfactory progress,” as that term is used in Education Code section 47612, means uninterrupted maintenance of progress towards meeting the goals and benchmarks or short-term objectives specified in his or her individualized education program made pursuant to 20 U.S.C. Section 1414(d) until high school graduation requirements have been met, or until the pupil reaches an age at which special education services are no longer required by law.

(i) “School's charter” is the document approved by the chartering authority, including any material revisions that have been approved by the chartering authority.

(j) “Statewide benefit charter” is a charter school authorized by the SBE to operate at multiple sites throughout the state pursuant to Education Code section 47605.8. In making specific the provisions of Education Code section 47605.8, these regulations use the term “statewide benefit charter” where Education Code section 47605.8 uses the term “state charter school.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 47602 and 47612, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47602, 47604.5, 47605.8, 47607 and 47612, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 1414(d).

History

1. New article 2 (sections 11965-11968) and section filed 2-8-99 as an emergency; operative 2-8-99 (Register 99, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer of article 2 (sections 11965-11968) and section by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 99, No. 31).

3. New article 2 (sections 11965-11968) and section filed 7-28-99; operative 7-28-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 31).

4. New subsection (a) designator and new subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 11-18-99 as an emergency; operative 11-18-99 (Register 99, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-17-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-18-99 order, including amendment of subsection (b) and Note, transmitted to OAL 2-2-2000 and filed 2-22-2000 (Register 2000, No. 8).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(2), (e)(2) and (f)(1) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11966.4. Submission of a Charter School Renewal Petition to the Governing Board of a School District.

(a) A petition for renewal submitted pursuant to Education Code section 47607 shall be considered by the district governing board upon receipt of the petition with all of the requirements set forth in this subdivision:

(1) Documentation that the charter school meets at least one of the criteria specified in Education Code section 47607(b).

(2) A copy of the renewal charter petition including a reasonably comprehensive description of how the charter school has met all new charter school requirements enacted into law after the charter was originally granted or last renewed.

(A) The signature requirement set forth in Education Code section 47605(a) is not applicable to a petition for renewal.

(b)(1) When considering a petition for renewal, the district governing board shall consider the past performance of the school's academics, finances, and operation in evaluating the likelihood of future success, along with future plans for improvement if any.

(2) The district governing board may deny a petition for renewal of a charter school only if the district governing board makes written factual findings, specific to the particular petition, setting forth specific facts to support one or more of the grounds for denial set forth in Education Code section 47605(b) or facts to support a failure to meet one of the criteria set forth in Education Code section 47607(b).

(c) If within 60 days of its receipt of a petition for renewal, a district governing board has not made a written factual finding as mandated by Education Code section 47605(b), the absence of written factual findings shall be deemed an approval of the petition for renewal.

(1) The district governing board and charter petitioner may extend this date by an additional 30 days only by written mutual agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605 and 47607, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-24-2011; operative 11-23-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2011, No. 44).

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§ 11966.5. Charter Petitions That Have Not Been Renewed -- Submission to County Board of Education.

(a) When the governing board of a school district denies a charter school's petition for renewal, the charter school may submit a petition for renewal to the county board of education not later than 30 calendar days after the district governing board makes its written factual findings. The county board of education and the charter petitioner may extend this date by an additional 30 days only by written mutual agreement. A petition for renewal not submitted to the county board of education within this time shall be considered denied with no further options for administrative appeal.

(b) A petition for renewal, whether submitted to the county board of education as the chartering authority or on appeal from denial of the renewal petition by the local governing board, shall be considered by the county board of education upon receipt of the petition with all of the requirements set forth in this subdivision.

(1) Documentation that the charter school meets at least one of the criteria specified in Education Code section 47607(b).

(2) A copy of the renewal charter petition, as denied by the local board, including a reasonably comprehensive description of how the charter school has met all new charter school requirements enacted into law after the charter was originally granted or last renewed.

(A) The signature requirement set forth in Education Code section 47605(a) is not applicable to a petition for renewal.

(3) When applicable, a copy of the governing board's denial and supporting written factual findings, if available.

(4) A description of any changes to the renewal petition necessary to reflect the county board of education as the chartering entity.

(c)(1) When considering a petition for renewal, the county board of education shall consider the past performance of the school's academics, finances, and operation in evaluating the likelihood of future success, along with future plans for improvement, if any.

(2) The county board of education may deny a petition for renewal of a charter school only if the county board of education makes written factual findings, specific to the particular petition, setting forth specific facts to support one or more of the grounds for denial set forth, as applicable, in Education Code sections 47605(b) and 47605.6(b), or failure to meet one of the criteria set forth in Education Code section 47607(b).

(d) If within 60 days of a county board of education's receipt of a petition for renewal the county board of education does not grant or deny the petition for the renewal of a charter school, the charter school may submit a petition for renewal to the State Board of Education (SBE). The county board of education and charter petitioner may extend this date by an additional 30 days only by written mutual agreement.

(e) If a county board of education denies a petition for renewal of a countywide charter school established under Education Code section 47605.6, the petitioner may not elect to submit the petition for renewal of the countywide charter school to the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605, 47605.6, 47607 and 47607.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-24-2011; operative 11-23-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2011, No. 44).

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§ 11966.6. Charter Petitions That Have Not Been Renewed Locally -- Submission to State Board of Education (SBE).

(a) When the county board of education denies or takes no action on a charter school's petition for renewal, the charter school may submit a petition for renewal to the SBE.

(b) A petition for renewal shall include all of the following and shall be considered received when submitted to the SBE with all of the requirements set forth in this subdivision.

(1) Documentation that the charter school met at least one of the criteria specified in Education Code section 47607(b).

(2) A copy of the renewal charter petition, as denied, including a reasonably comprehensive description of how the charter school has met all new charter school requirements enacted into law after the charter was originally granted or last renewed.

(A) The signature requirement set forth in Education Code section 47605(a) is not applicable to a petition for renewal.

(3) A copy of district governing board's written factual findings denying the petition for renewal, and evidence of the county governing board's denial or, if the county board of education failed to act, evidence that the timeline set forth in section 11966.5(d) has expired.

(4) A description of any changes to the renewal petition necessary to reflect the SBE as the chartering entity.

(c)(1) When considering a petition for renewal, the SBE shall consider the past performance of the school's academics, finances, and operation in evaluating the likelihood of future success, along with future plans for improvement, if any.

(2) The SBE may deny a petition for renewal of a charter school only if the SBE makes written factual findings, specific to the particular petition, setting forth specific facts to support one or more of the grounds for denial set forth in Education Code section 47605(b) or failure to meet one of the criteria set forth in Education Code section 47607(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605, 47607 and 47607.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-24-2011; operative 11-23-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2011, No. 44).

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§ 11966.7. Categorical Funding for Charter Schools Renewed by a Different Authorizer. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42605, 42606, 52121.5 and 52124.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-24-2011; operative 11-23-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2011, No. 44).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11966. Certification.

On each occasion that a charter school reports attendance to the California Department of Education for purposes of the calculation of state funding for the charter school, an official of the charter school who is responsible for reporting attendance shall specifically certify that all of the attendance then reported is for pupils whose attendance is eligible for public funding pursuant to Education Code section 47602(b). The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall not apportion state funds to any charter school that fails to make the certification required by this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47602(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 47602(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-8-99 as an emergency; operative 2-8-99 (Register 99, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 99, No. 31).

3. New section filed 7-28-99; operative 7-28-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 31).

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§ 11967.5.1. Criteria for the Review and Approval of Charter School Petitions and Charter School Renewal Petitions by the State Board of Education (SBE).

(a) For purposes of Education Code section 47605(c), a charter petition shall be “consistent with sound educational practice” if, in the SBE's judgment, it is likely to be of educational benefit to pupils who attend. A charter school need not be designed or intended to meet the educational needs of every student who might possibly seek to enroll in order for the charter to be granted by the SBE.

(b) For purposes of Education Code section 47605(c)(1), a charter petition shall be “an unsound educational program” if it is any of the following:

(1) A program that involves activities that the SBE determines would present the likelihood of physical, educational, or psychological harm to the affected pupils.

(2) A program that the SBE determines not to be likely to be of educational benefit to the pupils who attend.

(c) For purposes of Education Code section 47605(c)(2), the SBE shall take the following factors into consideration in determining whether charter petitioners are “demonstrably unlikely to successfully implement the program.”

(1) If the petitioners have a past history of involvement in charter schools or other education agencies (public or private), the history is one that the SBE regards as unsuccessful, e.g., the petitioners have been associated with a charter school of which the charter has been revoked or a private school that has ceased operation for reasons within the petitioners' control.

(2) The petitioners are unfamiliar in the SBE's judgment with the content of the petition or the requirements of law that would apply to the proposed charter school.

(3) The petitioners have presented an unrealistic financial and operational plan for the proposed charter school. An unrealistic financial and operational plan is one to which any or all of the following applies:

(A) In the area of administrative services, the charter or supporting documents do not adequately:

1. Describe the structure for providing administrative services, including, at a minimum, personnel transactions, accounting and payroll that reflects an understanding of school business practices and expertise to carry out the necessary administrative services, or a reasonable plan and time line to develop and assemble such practices and expertise.

2. For any contract services, describe criteria for the selection of a contractor or contractors that demonstrate necessary expertise and the procedure for selection of the contractor or contractors.

(B) In the area of financial administration, the charter or supporting documents do not adequately:

1. Include, at a minimum, the first-year operational budget, start-up costs, and cash flow, and financial projections for the first three years.

2. Include in the operational budget reasonable estimates of all anticipated revenues and expenditures necessary to operate the school, including, but not limited to, special education, based, when possible, on historical data from schools or school districts of similar type, size, and location.

3. Include budget notes that clearly describe assumptions on revenue estimates, including, but not limited to, the basis for average daily attendance estimates and staffing levels.

4. Present a budget that in its totality appears viable and over a period of no less than two years of operations provides for the amassing of a reserve equivalent to that required by law for a school district of similar size to the proposed charter school.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the timing of the receipt of various revenues and their relative relationship to timing of expenditures that are within reasonable parameters, based, when possible, on historical data from schools or school districts of similar type, size, and location.

(C) In the area of insurance, the charter and supporting documents do not adequately provide for the acquisition of and budgeting for general liability, workers compensations, and other necessary insurance of the type and in the amounts required for an enterprise of similar purpose and circumstance.

(D) In the area of facilities, the charter and supporting documents do not adequately:

1. Describe the types and potential location of facilities needed to operate the size and scope of educational program proposed in the charter.

2. In the event a specific facility has not been secured, provide evidence of the type and projected cost of the facilities that may be available in the location of the proposed charter school.

3. Reflect reasonable costs for the acquisition or leasing of facilities to house the charter school, taking into account the facilities the charter school may be allocated under the provisions of Education Code section 47614.

(4) The petitioners personally lack the necessary background in the following areas critical to the charter school's success, and the petitioners do not have a plan to secure the services of individuals who have the necessary background in these areas:

(A) Curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

(B) Finance and business management.

(d) For purposes of Education Code section 47605(c)(3), a charter petition that “does not contain the number of signatures required by subdivision (a)” of Education Code section 47605 shall be a petition that did not contain the requisite number of signatures at the time of the submission of the original charter to a school district governing board pursuant to Education Code section 47605(a). The SBE shall not disregard signatures that may be purported to have been withdrawn or to have been determined to be invalid after the petition was denied by the school district. The signature requirement set forth in Education Code section 47605(a) is not applicable to a petition for renewal.

(e) For purposes of Education Code section 47605(c)(4), a charter petition that “does not contain an affirmation of each of the conditions described in subdivision (e)” of Education Code section 47605 shall be a petition that fails to include a clear, unequivocal affirmation of each such condition, not a general statement of intention to comply. Neither the charter nor any of the supporting documents shall include any evidence that the charter will fail to comply with the conditions described in Education Code section 47605(e).

(f) For purposes of Education Code section 47605(c)(5), the SBE shall take the following factors into consideration in determining whether a charter petition does not contain a “reasonably comprehensive” description of each of the specified elements.

(1) The description of the educational program of the school, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(A), at a minimum:

(A) Indicates the proposed charter school's target student population, including, at a minimum, grade levels, approximate numbers of pupils, and specific educational interests, backgrounds, or challenges.

(B) Specifies a clear, concise school mission statement with which all elements and programs of the school are in alignment and which conveys the petitioners' definition of an “educated person” in the 21st century, belief of how learning best occurs, and goals consistent with enabling pupils to become or remain self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners.

(C) Includes a framework for instructional design that is aligned with the needs of the pupils that the charter school has identified as its target student population.

(D) Indicates the basic learning environment or environments (e.g., site-based matriculation, independent study, community-based education, or technology-based education).

(E) Indicates the instructional approach or approaches the charter school will utilize, including, but not limited to, the curriculum and teaching methods (or a process for developing the curriculum and teaching methods) that will enable the school's pupils to master the content standards for the four core curriculum areas adopted by the SBE pursuant to Education Code section 60605 and to achieve the objectives specified in the charter.

(F) Indicates how the charter school will identify and respond to the needs of pupils who are not achieving at or above expected levels.

(G) Indicates how the charter school will meet the needs of students with disabilities, English learners, students achieving substantially above or below grade level expectations, and other special student populations.

(H) Specifies the charter school's special education plan, including, but not limited to, the means by which the charter school will comply with the provisions of Education Code section 47641, the process to be used to identify students who qualify for special education programs and services, how the school will provide or access special education programs and services, the school's understanding of its responsibilities under law for special education pupils, and how the school intends to meet those responsibilities.

(2) Measurable pupil outcomes, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(B), at a minimum:

(A) Specify skills, knowledge, and attitudes that reflect the school's educational objectives and can be assessed, at a minimum, by objective means that are frequent and sufficiently detailed enough to determine whether pupils are making satisfactory progress. It is intended that the frequency of objective means of measuring pupil outcomes vary according to such factors as grade level, subject matter, the outcome of previous objective measurements, and information that may be collected from anecdotal sources. To be sufficiently detailed, objective means of measuring pupil outcomes must be capable of being used readily to evaluate the effectiveness of and to modify instruction for individual students and for groups of students.

(B) Include the school's Academic Performance Index growth target, if applicable.

(3) The method by which pupil progress is to be measured, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(C), at a minimum:

(A) Utilizes a variety of assessment tools that are appropriate to the skills, knowledge, or attitudes being assessed, including, at a minimum, tools that employ objective means of assessment consistent with paragraph (2)(A) of subdivision (f) of this section.

(B) Includes the annual assessment results from the Statewide Testing and Reporting (STAR) program.

(C) Outlines a plan for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on pupil achievement to school staff and to pupils' parents and guardians, and for utilizing the data continuously to monitor and improve the charter school's educational program.

(4) The governance structure of the school, including, but not limited to, the process to be followed by the school to ensure parental involvement in supporting the school's effort on behalf of the school's pupils, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(D), at a minimum:

(A) Includes evidence of the charter school's incorporation as a non-profit public benefit corporation, if applicable.

(B) Includes evidence that the organizational and technical designs of the governance structure reflect a seriousness of purpose necessary to ensure that:

1. The charter school will become and remain a viable enterprise.

2. There will be active and effective representation of interested parties,

including, but not limited to parents (guardians).

3. The educational program will be successful.

(5) The qualifications to be met by individuals to be employed by the school, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(E), at a minimum:

(A) Identify general qualifications for the various categories of employees the school anticipates (e.g., administrative, instructional, instructional support, non-instructional support). The qualifications shall be sufficient to ensure the health, and safety of the school's faculty, staff, and pupils.

(B) Identify those positions that the charter school regards as key in each category and specify the additional qualifications expected of individuals assigned to those positions.

(C) Specify that the requirements for employment set forth in applicable provisions of law will be met, including, but not limited to credentials as necessary.

(6) The procedures that the school will follow to ensure the health and safety of pupils and staff, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(F), at a minimum:

(A) Require that each employee of the school furnish the school with a criminal record summary as described in Education Code section 44237.

(B) Include the examination of faculty and staff for tuberculosis as described in Education Code section 49406.

(C) Require immunization of pupils as a condition of school attendance to the same extent as would apply if the pupils attended a non-charter public school.

(D) Provide for the screening of pupils' vision and hearing and the screening of pupils for scoliosis to the same extent as would be required if the pupils attended a non-charter public school.

(7) Recognizing the limitations on admissions to charter schools imposed by Education Code section 47605(e), the means by which the school will achieve a racial and ethnic balance among its pupils that is reflective of the general population residing within the territorial jurisdiction of the school district to which the charter petition is submitted, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(G), shall be presumed to have been met, absent specific information to the contrary.

(8) To the extent admission requirements are included in keeping with Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(H), the requirements shall be in compliance with the requirements of Education Code section 47605(e) and any other applicable provision of law.

(9) The manner in which annual, independent, financial audits shall be conducted, which shall employ generally accepted accounting principles, and the manner in which audit exceptions and deficiencies shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the chartering authority, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(I), at a minimum:

(A) Specify who is responsible for contracting and overseeing the independent audit.

(B) Specify that the auditor will have experience in education finance.

(C) Outline the process of providing audit reports to the SBE, California Department of Education, or other agency as the SBE may direct, and specifying the time line in which audit exceptions will typically be addressed.

(D) Indicate the process that the charter school will follow to address any audit findings and/or resolve any audit exceptions.

(10) The procedures by which pupils can be suspended or expelled, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(J), at a minimum:

(A) Identify a preliminary list, subject to later revision pursuant to subparagraph (E), of the offenses for which students in the charter school must (where non-discretionary) and may (where discretionary) be suspended and, separately, the offenses for which students in the charter school must (where non-discretionary) or may (where discretionary) be expelled, providing evidence that the petitioners' reviewed the offenses for which students must or may be suspended or expelled in non-charter public schools.

(B) Identify the procedures by which pupils can be suspended or expelled.

(C) Identify the procedures by which parents, guardians, and pupils will be informed about reasons for suspension or expulsion and of their due process rights in regard to suspension or expulsion.

(D) Provide evidence that in preparing the lists of offenses specified in subparagraph (A) and the procedures specified in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the petitioners reviewed the lists of offenses and procedures that apply to students attending non-charter public schools, and provide evidence that the charter petitioners believe their proposed lists of offenses and procedures provide adequate safety for students, staff, and visitors to the school and serve the best interests the school's pupils and their parents (guardians).

(E) If not otherwise covered under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D):

1. Provide for due process for all pupils and demonstrate an understanding of the rights of pupils with disabilities in regard to suspension and expulsion.

2. Outline how detailed policies and procedures regarding suspension and expulsion will be developed and periodically reviewed, including, but not limited to, periodic review and (as necessary) modification of the lists of offenses for which students are subject to suspension or expulsion.

(11) The manner by which staff members of the charter schools will be covered by the State Teachers' Retirement System, the Public Employees' Retirement System, or federal social security, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(K), at a minimum, specifies the positions to be covered under each system and the staff who will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements for that coverage have been made.

(12) The public school attendance alternatives for pupils residing within the school district who choose not to attend charter schools, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(L), at a minimum, specify that the parent or guardian of each pupil enrolled in the charter school shall be informed that the pupils has no right to admission in a particular school of any local educational agency (LEA) (or program of any LEA) as a consequence of enrollment in the charter school, except to the extent that such a right is extended by the LEA.

(13) The description of the rights of any employees of the school district upon leaving the employment of the school district to work in a charter school, and of any rights of return to the school district after employment at a charter school, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(M), at a minimum, specifies that an employee of the charter school shall have the following rights:

(A) Any rights upon leaving the employment of an LEA to work in the charter school that the LEA may specify.

(B) Any rights of return to employment in an LEA after employment in the charter school as the LEA may specify.

(C) Any other rights upon leaving employment to work in the charter school and any rights to return to a previous employer after working in the charter school that the SBE determines to be reasonable and not in conflict with any provisions of law that apply to the charter school or to the employer from which the employee comes to the charter school or to which the employee returns from the charter school.

(14) The procedures to be followed by the charter school and the entity granting the charter to resolve disputes relating to provisions of the charter, as required by Education Code section 47605(c)(5)(N), at a minimum:

(A) Include any specific provisions relating to dispute resolution that the SBE determines necessary and appropriate in recognition of the fact that the SBE is not an LEA.

(B) Describe how the costs of the dispute resolution process, if needed, would be funded.

(C) Recognize that, because it is not an LEA, the SBE may choose to resolve a dispute directly instead of pursuing the dispute resolution process specified in the charter, provided that if the SBE intends to resolve a dispute directly instead of pursuing the dispute resolution process specified in the charter, it must first hold a public hearing to consider arguments for and against the direct resolution of the dispute instead of pursuing the dispute resolution process specified in the charter.

(D) Recognize that if the substance of a dispute is a matter that could result in the taking of appropriate action, including, but not limited to, revocation of the charter in accordance with Education Code section 47604.5, the matter will be addressed at the SBE's discretion in accordance with that provision of law and any regulations pertaining thereto.

(15) The declaration of whether or not the charter school shall be deemed the exclusive public school employer of the employees of the charter school for the purposes of the Educational Employment Relations Act. Education Code section 47605(c)(6) recognizes that the SBE is not an exclusive public school employer. Therefore, the charter school must be the exclusive public school employer of the employees of the charter school for the purposes of the Educational Employment Relations Act (commencing with Government Code section 3540).

(g) A “reasonably comprehensive” description, within the meaning subdivision (f) of this section and Education Code section 47605(c)(5) shall include, but not be limited to, information that:

(1) Is substantive and is not, for example, a listing of topics with little elaboration.

(2) For elements that have multiple aspects, addresses essentially all aspects the elements, not just selected aspects.

(3) Is specific to the charter petition being proposed, not to charter schools or charter petitions generally.

(4) Describes, as applicable among the different elements, how the charter school will:

(A) Improve pupil learning.

(B) Increase learning opportunities for its pupils, particularly pupils who have been identified as academically low achieving.

(C) Provide parents, guardians, and pupils with expanded educational opportunities.

(D) Hold itself accountable for measurable, performance-based pupil outcomes.

(E) Provide vigorous competition with other public school options available to parents, guardians, and students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605, Education Code. Reference: Section 47605, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-1-2002; operative 3-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-24-2011; operative 11-23-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 2011, No. 44).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b), repealing subsection (b)(3), amending subsections (c), (d), (e), (f)-(f)(1), (f)(3), (f)(4), (f)(5), (f)(6), (f)(7)-(9), (f)(10), (f)(11)-(13), (f)(14) and (f)(15)-(g) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11967.5. Review and Approval of Charter School Petitions by the State Board of Education.

The State Board of Education shall utilize the criteria set forth in Section 11967.5.1. in reviewing the elements of a charter petition submitted for its approval in accordance with the provisions of Education Code section 47605(c) and (k). The purpose of the criteria is to convey to charter petitioners the State Board of Education's understanding of the meaning of the elements specified in Education Code section 47605(c), or otherwise to convey essential information about the elements. The criteria are intended to require no charter provisions in excess of those that the State Board of Education believes necessary to determine whether each element specified in Education Code section 47605(c) has been satisfactorily addressed. Where the criteria call for judgments to be made, the judgments will be made in such a manner as to be reasonable, rational, and fair to the petitioners and other parties potentially affected by the chartering of the school by the State Board of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605, Education Code. Reference: Section 47605, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-1-2002; operative 3-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11967.6.1. Notification of Statewide Benefit Charter School Petitions and Amendments to Counties and School Districts.

(a)(1) Prior to submitting a petition for a statewide benefit charter school to the SBE, the petitioner shall submit an identical copy of the petition to the county superintendent of schools of each county where the petitioner proposes to locate a school site.

(2) The petitioner shall, with its original petition, submit a written assurance to the SBE that a copy of the petition has been provided to the appropriate county superintendent(s) of school(s).

(b)(1) Prior to submitting a petition for a statewide benefit charter school to the SBE, and no later than 120 days prior to the commencement of instruction, the petitioner shall provide a written notice to the governing board of each school district where the petitioner proposes to locate a school site.

(2) The petitioner shall, with its original petition, submit a written assurance to the SBE that written notice has been provided to the governing board of each school district where the petitioner plans to locate a school site.

(c)(1) Prior to submitting an amendment to the SBE pursuant to section 11967.6(a)(13), adding new schools to the statewide benefit charter school's list of schools, the charter school shall submit an identical copy of the proposed amendment(s) to the county superintendent of schools of each county where the petitioning charter school proposes to locate a new school site and a written notice to the governing board of each school district where the charter school proposes to locate a new school site.

(2) The charter school shall, with its amendment, submit a written assurance to the SBE that a copy of the proposed amendment(s) has been provided to the appropriate county superintendent(s) of schools and that a written notice has been provided to the governing board of each school district where the charter school proposes to locate a new school site.

(d) When the meeting date for the SBE's consideration of an original petition under subdivisions (a) and (b), or a petition to amend under subdivision (c) becomes publicly available, the petitioner shall submit a written notice of the meeting date to the county superintendent of schools of each county where the petitioner proposes to locate a school site, and to the governing board of each school district where the petitioner plans to locate a school site.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605.8, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605 and 47605.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-2010; operative 9-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 34).

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§ 11967.6. Submission of Statewide Benefit Charter School Petitions and Amendments to the State Board of Education.

(a) A statewide benefit charter school, regardless of the number of individual schools, is treated as a school district for all purposes, including but not limited to, compliance monitoring, data reporting and collection, student performance data, oversight, and apportionments. For purposes of compliance monitoring and oversight, the SBE, in its review, will look at each individual school's independent progress in meeting federal and state growth targets.

(b) Following its submission, a petition to establish a statewide benefit charter school may be modified or new schools added that were not included in the original petition only with the approval of the SBE.

(c) Each statewide benefit charter school shall provide an annual report to the SBE reflecting student achievement data, performance benchmarks, and other pertinent data supporting stated charter goals.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605, 47612.5 and 47634.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-22-2005; operative 6-22-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)(6) and (a)(8), repealer of subsection (a)(10), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsections (a)(11)-(13) and subsections (c)-(e) filed 8-19-2010; operative 9-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 34).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsections (a)-(b)(2), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11967.7. Evaluation of Facilities for Statewide Benefit Charter Schools.

(a) The statewide benefit charter school shall notify the California Department of Education at least 60 days prior to proposed commencement of instruction at each individual school, including submission of all documentation required in section 11967.6(a)(14). Within 30 days of the receipt of a complete and documented notice pursuant to this section, the California Department of Education shall evaluate the facilities for the proposed educational program for compliance with local building permits and codes and notify the statewide benefit charter school and any affected local education agency of its determination. The charter school or any affected local education agency may appeal the Department's determination within 10 calendar days of the date of the determination, and the matter will be placed on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the State Board of Education. If no action is taken by the State Board of Education, the California Department of Education's determination shall stand. A school may not open in a facility without a positive determination.

(b) A school in its first year of operation may only commence instruction between July 1 and September 30 of the year in which it proposes to commence operation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605.8, Education Code. Reference: Section 47605.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-22-2005; operative 6-22-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 25).

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§ 11967.8. Funding for Statewide Benefit Charter Schools.

(a) A statewide benefit charter school approved pursuant to Education Code section 47605.8 shall be direct-funded pursuant to Chapter 6 of Part 26.8 of the Education Code (commencing with section 47630), with the following exceptions:

(1) A statewide benefit charter school's general-purpose entitlement pursuant to Education Code section 47633 shall be funded entirely from state aid.

(2) A statewide benefit charter school does not have a “sponsoring local education agency” as defined in Education Code section 47632.

(b) The warrant for a statewide benefit charter school shall be drawn in favor of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and a county office of education as follows:

(1) The State Board of Education may designate a county office of education as the office responsible for establishing the appropriate funds or accounts in the county treasury for the statewide benefit charter school and for making the necessary arrangements for the statewide benefit charter school's participation in the State Teachers' Retirement System and/or the Public Employees' Retirement System. The county office may charge the statewide benefit charter school for the actual cost of services.

(2) In designating a county office of education, the State Board shall give preference to the county office of education of the county that the statewide benefit charter school identifies as the principal location of its business records.

(3) If the county office of education in the county that the statewide benefit charter school identifies as the principal location of its business records declines to accept the responsibility for the statewide benefit charter school, the State Board of Education may designate another county office of education by mutual agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605.8, Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605.8, 47632, 47633 and 47651, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-22-2005; operative 6-22-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 25).

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§ 11967. Appeals on Petitions for the Establishment of a Charter School That Have Been Denied.

(a) A charter school petition that has been previously denied by the governing board of a school district must be received by the county board of education not later than 180 calendar days after the denial. A charter school petition that has been previously denied by a county board of education must be received by the State Board of Education (SBE) not later than 180 calendar days after the denial. Any petition received by the county board of education or SBE more than 180 days after denial shall not be acted upon by the county board of education or the SBE.

(b) When filing a petition with the county board of education or the SBE for the establishment of a charter school, petitioner(s) shall provide the following:

(1) A complete copy of the charter petition as denied, including the signatures required by Education Code section 47605.

(2) Evidence of the governing board's action to deny the petition (e.g. meeting minutes) and the governing board's written factual findings specific to the particular petition, when available, setting forth specific facts to support one or more of the grounds for denial set forth in Education Code section 47605(c).

(3) A signed certification stating that petitioner(s) will comply with all applicable law.

(4) A description of any changes to the petition necessary to reflect the county board of education or the SBE as the chartering entity, as applicable.

(c) The county board of education or SBE shall deny a petition for the establishment of a charter school only if that board makes written factual findings, specific to the particular petition, setting forth specific facts to support one or more of the grounds for denial set forth in Education Code section 47605(c)(1)-(5).

(d) If within 60 days of a county board of education's receipt of a petition appealing the denial to establish a charter school, the county board of education does not grant or deny the petition for the establishment of a charter school, the charter school may submit the petition for the establishment of a charter school to the SBE. The county board of education and charter petitioner may extend this date by an additional 30 days only by written mutual agreement.

(e) If, within 120 days of the SBE's receipt of a petition appealing the denial to establish a charter school, the SBE does not grant or deny the charter petition, the decision of the governing board of the school district to deny the petition is subject to judicial review. The SBE and the charter petitioner may extend this date by an additional 30 days only by written mutual agreement.

(f) In considering charter petitions that have been previously denied, the county board of education or SBE are not limited to a review based solely on the reasons for denial stated by the school district, but must review the charter school petition pursuant to Education Code section 47605(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47605, Education Code. Reference: Section 47605, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-8-99 as an emergency; operative 2-8-99 (Register 99, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 99, No. 31).

3. New section filed 7-28-99; operative 7-28-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 31).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-22-2005; operative 6-22-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 25).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-24-2011; operative 11-23-2011 (Register 2011, No. 43).

6. Editorial correction of History 5 (Register 2011, No. 44).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(2), (c) and (f) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11968. Maximum Number of Charters.

(a) If a charter school, including a statewide benefit or countrywide charter school, ceases to operate by voluntary surrender, revocation, or non-renewal of its charter, the charter school's number will lapse and will not be reassigned.

(b) On July 1, 1999, and on each succeeding July 1, the limit on the total number of charter schools authorized to operate in this state will be increased by 100.

(c) Whenever the statutory limit on the permissible number of charter schools authorized to operate in this state is reached, requests for new numbers will be placed on a list in the order received by the State Board of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47602(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 47602, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-8-99 as an emergency; operative 2-8-99 (Register 99, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-8-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 99, No. 31).

3. New section filed 7-28-99; operative 7-28-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 31).

4. Amendment filed 6-22-2005; operative 6-22-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 25).

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§ 11969.1. Purpose and Stipulation.

(a) This article governs provision of facilities by school districts to charter schools under Education Code section 47614.

(b) If a charter school and a school district mutually agree to an alternative to specific compliance with any of the provisions of this article, nothing in this article shall prohibit implementation of that alternative, including, for example, funding in lieu of facilities in an amount commensurate with local rental or lease costs for facilities reasonably equivalent to facilities of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614, Education Code. Reference: Section 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 11969.1-11969.9) and section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

3. Amendment of Note filed 11-16-2011; operative 12-16-2011 (Register 2011, No. 46).

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§ 11969.2. Definitions.

(a) Average Daily Classroom Attendance. As used in Education Code section 47614(b), “average daily classroom attendance,” or “classroom ADA,” is average daily attendance (ADA) for classroom-based apportionments as used in Education Code section 47612.5. “In-district classroom ADA” is classroom ADA attributable to in-district students. Nothing in this article shall prohibit a school district from allowing a charter school to include nonclassroom-based ADA in average daily classroom attendance, but only:

(1) to the extent of the instructional time that the students generating the nonclassroom-based ADA are actually in the classroom under the direct supervision and control of an employee of the charter school; and

(2) if the school district and charter school agree upon the time(s) that facilities devoted to students generating nonclassroom-based ADA will be used.

(b) Operating in the School District. As used in Education Code section 47614(b), a charter school is “operating in the school district” if the charter school meets the requirements of Education Code section 47614(b)(5) regardless of whether the school district is or is proposed to be the authorizing entity for the charter school and whether the charter school has a facility inside the school district's boundaries.

(c) In-district Students. As used in Education Code section 47614(b), a student attending a charter school is an “in-district student” of a school district if he or she is entitled to attend the schools of the school district and could attend a school district-operated school, except that a student eligible to attend the schools of the school district based on interdistrict attendance pursuant to Education Code section 46600-46611 or based on parental employment pursuant to Education Code section 48204(b) shall be considered a student of the school district where he or she resides.

(d) Contiguous. As used in Education Code section 47614(b), facilities are “contiguous” if they are contained on the school site or immediately adjacent to the school site. If the in-district average daily classroom attendance of the charter school cannot be accommodated on any single school district school site, contiguous facilities also includes facilities located at more than one site, provided that the school district shall minimize the number of sites assigned and shall consider student safety. In evaluating and accommodating a charter school's request for facilities pursuant to Education Code section 47614, the charter school's in-district students must be given the same consideration as students in the district-run schools, subject to the requirement that the facilities provided to the charter school must be contiguous. If a school district's preliminary proposal or final notification presented pursuant to subdivisions (f) or (h) of section 11969.9 does not accommodate a charter school at a single school site, the district's governing board must first make a finding that the charter school could not be accommodated at a single site and adopt a written statement of reasons explaining the finding.

(e) Furnished and Equipped. As used in Education Code section 47614(b), a facility is “furnished and equipped” if it includes reasonably equivalent furnishings necessary to conduct classroom instruction and to provide for student services that directly support classroom instruction as found in the comparison group schools established under section 11969.3(a), and if it has equipment that is reasonably equivalent to that in the comparison group schools. “Equipment” means property that does not lose its identity when removed from its location and is not changed materially or consumed immediately (e.g., within one year) by use. Equipment has relatively permanent value, and its purchase increases the total value of a Local Educational Agency's (LEA's) physical properties. Examples include furniture, vehicles, machinery, motion picture film, videotape, furnishings that are not an integral part of the building or building system, and certain intangible assets, such as major software programs. Furnishings and equipment acquired for a school site with non-district resources are excluded when determining reasonable equivalence.

(f) General Fund. As used in Education Code section 47614(b)(1), “general fund” means the main operating fund of the LEA. It is used to account for all activities except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund. In keeping with the minimum number of funds principle, all of an LEA's activities are reported in the general fund unless there is a compelling reason to account for an activity in another fund. An LEA may have only one general fund.

(g) Unrestricted Revenues. As used in Education Code section 47614(b)(1), “unrestricted revenues” are those funds whose uses are not subject to specific constraints and that may be used for any purposes not prohibited by law. Restricted revenues are those funds received from external sources that are legally restricted or that are restricted by the donor to specific purposes. Programs funded by a combination of restricted and unrestricted sources will be accounted for and reported as restricted. Funds or activities that are not restricted or designated by the donor, but rather by the LEA's governing board, will be accounted for and reported as unrestricted.

(h) Facilities Costs. As used in Education Code section 47614(b)(1), “facilities costs” are those activities concerned with keeping the physical plant open, comfortable, and safe for use and keeping the grounds, buildings, and equipment in working condition and a satisfactory state of repair. These include the activities of maintaining safety in buildings, on the grounds, and in the vicinity of schools. This includes plant maintenance and operations, facilities acquisition and construction, and facilities rents and leases.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 46600-46611, 47612.5, 47614 and 48204, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 11969.3. Conditions Reasonably Equivalent.

The following provisions shall be used to determine whether facilities provided to a charter school are sufficient to accommodate charter school students in conditions reasonably equivalent to those in which the students would be accommodated if they were attending public schools of the school district providing facilities, as required by Education Code section 47614(b).

(a) Comparison Group.

(1) The standard for determining whether facilities are sufficient to accommodate charter school students in conditions reasonably equivalent to those in which the students would be accommodated if they were attending public schools of the school district providing facilities shall be a comparison group of district-operated schools with similar grade levels. If none of the district-operated schools has grade levels similar to the charter school, then a contiguous facility within the meaning of subdivision (d) of section 11969.2 shall be an existing facility that is most consistent with the needs of students in the grade levels served at the charter school. The district is not obligated to pay for the modification of an existing school site to accommodate the charter school's grade level configuration.

(2) The comparison group shall be the school district-operated schools with similar grade levels that serve students living in the high school attendance area, as defined in Education Code section 17070.15(b), in which the largest number of students of the charter school reside. The number of charter school students residing in a high school attendance area shall be determined using in-district classroom ADA projected for the fiscal year for which facilities are requested.

(3) For school districts whose students do not attend high school based on attendance areas, the comparison group shall be three schools in the school district with similar grade levels that the largest number of students of the charter school would otherwise attend. For school districts with fewer than three schools with similar grade levels, the comparison group shall be all schools in the school district with similar grade levels.

(4) Although the district is not obligated to pay for the modification of an existing school site to accommodate the charter school's grade level configuration, nothing in this article shall preclude the district from entering into an agreement with the charter school to modify an existing school site, with the costs of the modifications being paid exclusively by the charter school or by the school district, or paid jointly by the district and the charter school.

(b) Capacity.

(1) Facilities made available by a school district to a charter school shall be provided in the same ratio of teaching stations (classrooms) to ADA as those provided to students in the school district attending comparison group schools. School district ADA shall be determined using projections for the fiscal year and grade levels for which facilities are requested. Charter school ADA shall be determined using in-district classroom ADA projected for the fiscal year and grade levels for which facilities are requested. The number of teaching stations (classrooms) shall be determined using the classroom inventory prepared pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 1859.31, adjusted to exclude classrooms identified as interim housing. “Interim housing” means the rental or lease of classrooms used to house pupils temporarily displaced as a result of the modernization of classroom facilities, as defined in California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 1859.2, and classrooms used as emergency housing for schools vacated due to structural deficiencies or natural disasters.

(2) If the school district includes specialized classroom space, such as science laboratories, in its classroom inventory, the space allocation provided pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) shall include a share of the specialized classroom space and/or a provision for access to reasonably equivalent specialized classroom space. The amount of specialized classroom space allocated and/or the access to specialized classroom space provided shall be determined based on three factors:

(A) the grade levels of the charter school's in-district students;

(B) the charter school's total in-district classroom ADA; and

(C) the per-student amount of specialized classroom space in the comparison group schools.

(3) The school district shall allocate and/or provide access to non-teaching station space commensurate with the in-district classroom ADA of the charter school and the per-student amount of non-teaching station space in the comparison group schools. Non-teaching station space is all of the space that is not identified as teaching station space or specialized classroom space and includes, but is not limited to, administrative space, kitchen, multi-purpose room, and play area space. If necessary to implement this paragraph, the district shall negotiate in good faith with the charter school to establish time allocations and schedules so that educational programs of the charter school and school district are least disrupted.

(c) Condition.

(1) All of the factors listed below shall be used by the school district and charter school to determine whether the condition of facilities provided to a charter school is reasonably equivalent to the condition of comparison group schools. Condition is determined by assessing such factors as age (from latest modernization), quality of materials, and state of maintenance.

(A) School site size.

(B) The condition of interior and exterior surfaces.

(C) The condition of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire alarm systems, including conformity to applicable codes.

(D) The availability and condition of technology infrastructure.

(E) The condition of the facility as a safe learning environment including, but not limited to, the suitability of lighting, noise mitigation, and size for intended use.

(F) The condition of the facility's furnishings and equipment.

(G) The condition of athletic fields and/or play area space.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), at a charter school established at an existing public school site pursuant to Education Code sections 47605(a)(2), 52055.5, 52055.55, or 52055.650, the condition of the facility previously used by the school district at the site shall be considered to be reasonably equivalent to the condition of school district facilities for the first year the charter school uses the facility. During its first year of operation, the charter school shall be subject to charges for pro rata costs pursuant to section 11969.7, but shall not be subject to reimbursement for over-allocated space pursuant to section 11969.8.

(d) Additional Provisions Relating to a Charter School Established at an Existing Public School Site.

The following provisions apply only to a charter school established at an existing public school site pursuant to Education Code sections 47605(a)(2), 52055.5, 52055.55, or 52055.650 and that operated at the site in its first year pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c).

(1) The school site, as identified in the school's charter, shall be made available to the school for its second year of operation and thereafter upon annual request pursuant to Education Code section 47614. The district is entitled to charge the charter school pro rata costs for the school site pursuant to section 11969.7, and the district is entitled to receive reimbursement for over-allocated space from the charter school pursuant to section 11969.8, except as provided in paragraph (3).

(2)(A) If, by material revision of the charter, the location of a charter school is changed, or if one or more additional sites are approved pursuant to Education Code section 47605(a)(4), then the school is entitled to request and the district shall provide for the use of facilities by the school in accordance with the revised charter, Education Code section 47614, and the provisions of this article.

(B) If the charter school was established pursuant to Education Code section 47605(a)(2), the district shall change the school's attendance area only if a waiver is first secured from the State Board of Education (SBE) pursuant to Education Code sections 33050-33053 of the requirement in Education Code section 47605(e)(1) that the school continuously give admission preference to students residing in the former attendance area of the school site.

(C) If the charter school was established pursuant to Education Code sections 52055.5, 52055.55, or 52055.650, the district shall relocate the school or change the school's attendance area only if a waiver is first secured from the SBE pursuant to Education Code sections 33050-33053 of the provision of statute binding the school to the existing school site.

(D) If a school district decides to change a charter school's attendance area as provided in subparagraphs (B) or (C), and if the decision occurs between November 1 and June 30 and becomes operative in the forthcoming fiscal year, then the space allocated to the charter school is not subject to reimbursement for over-allocated space pursuant to section 11969.8 in the forthcoming fiscal year.

(3) If, by February 1 of its first year of operation, a charter school notifies the district that it will have over-allocated space in the following fiscal year, the space identified is not subject to reimbursement for over-allocated space pursuant to section 11969.8 in the following year or thereafter, and the district is entitled to occupy all or a portion of the space identified. To recover space surrendered to the district pursuant to this paragraph, a charter school must apply to the district. An application to recover surrendered space shall be evaluated by the district in accordance with the provisions of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 33050-33053, 47605, 47614, 52055.5, 52055.55 and 52055.650, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d)(2)(B) filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11969.4. Operations and Maintenance.

(a) Facilities and furnishings and equipment provided to a charter school by a school district shall remain the property of the school district.

(b) The ongoing operations and maintenance of facilities and furnishings and equipment is the responsibility of the charter school. Projects eligible to be included in the school district deferred maintenance plan established pursuant to Education Code section 17582 and the replacement of furnishings and equipment supplied by the school district in accordance with school district schedules and practices, shall remain the responsibility of the school district. The charter school shall comply with school district policies regarding the operations and maintenance of the school facility and furnishings and equipment, except to the extent variation is approved by the district. However, the charter school need not comply with policies in cases where actual school district practice substantially differs from official policies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 11969.5. Availability.

The space allocated for use by the charter school, subject to sharing arrangements, shall be available for the charter school's entire school year regardless of the school district's instructional year or class schedule and may not be sublet or used for purposes other than those that are consistent with school district policies and practices for use of other public schools of the school district without permission of the school district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

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§ 11969.6. Location.

A school district may satisfy the requirements of Education Code section 47614 by providing facilities that are located outside the school district's boundaries, subject to other provisions of this article and subject to the restrictions on location of charter schools established in Education Code sections 47605 and 47605.1. No school district is required to provide facilities that are located outside the school district's boundaries to a charter school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605, 47605.1 and 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 11969.7. Charges for Facilities Costs.

If the school district charges the charter school a pro rata share of its facilities costs for the use of the facilities, the pro rata share shall not exceed (1) a per-square-foot amount equal to those school district facilities costs that the school district pays for with unrestricted revenues from the district's general fund, as defined in sections 11969.2(f) and (g) and hereinafter referred to as “unrestricted general fund revenues,” divided by the total space of the school district times (2) the amount of space allocated by the school district to the charter school. The following provisions shall apply to the calculation of the pro rata share of facilities costs:

(a) For purposes of this section, facilities costs that the school district pays with unrestricted general fund revenues includes those costs associated with plant maintenance and operations, facilities acquisition and construction, and facilities rents and leases, as defined in section 11969.2(h). For purposes of this section, facilities costs also includes:

(1) contributions from unrestricted general fund revenues to the school district's Ongoing and Major Maintenance Account (Education Code section 17070.75), Routine Restricted Maintenance Account (Education Code section 17014), and/or deferred maintenance fund,

(2) costs paid from unrestricted general fund revenues for projects eligible for funding but not funded from the deferred maintenance fund, and

(3) costs paid from unrestricted general fund revenue for replacement of facilities-related furnishings and equipment, that have not been included in paragraphs (1) and (2), according to school district schedules and practices.

For purposes of this subdivision, facilities costs do not include any costs that are paid by the charter school, including, but not limited to, costs associated with ongoing operations and maintenance and the costs of any tangible items adjusted in keeping with a customary depreciation schedule for each item.

(b) For purposes of this section, the cost of facilities shall include debt service costs.

(c) “Space allocated by the school district to the charter school” shall include a portion of shared space where a charter school shares a campus with a school district-operated program. Shared space includes, but is not limited to, those facilities needed for the overall operation of the campus, whether or not used by students. The portion of the shared space to be included in the “space allocated by the school district to the charter school” shall be calculated based on the amount of space allocated for the exclusive use of the charter school compared to the amount of space allocated to the exclusive use of the school-district-operated program.

(d) The per-square-foot charge shall be determined using actual facilities costs in the year preceding the fiscal year in which facilities are provided and the largest amount of total space of the school district at any time during the year preceding the fiscal year in which facilities are provided.

(e) The per-square-foot charge shall be applied equally by the school district to all charter schools that receive facilities under this article, and a charter school using school district facilities pursuant to Education Code section 47614 shall report the per-square-foot charge it is paying in the current fiscal year to the California Department of Education (CDE) in any notification the charter school makes to the CDE pursuant to Education Code section 47630.5(b). The CDE shall post the per-square-foot amounts reported by charter schools on its publicly accessible Web site. The CDE shall offer the opportunity to each school district to provide explanatory information regarding its per-square-foot charge and shall post any information received.

(f) If a school district charges a charter school for facilities costs pursuant to this article, and if the district is the charter school's authorizing entity, the facilities are not substantially rent free within the meaning of Education Code section 47613, and the district may only charge for the actual costs of supervisorial oversight of the charter school not to exceed one percent of the school's revenue.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 17014, 17070.75, 47613, 47614 and 47630.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 11969.8. Reimbursement Rates for Over-Allocated Space.

(a) Space is considered to be over-allocated if (1) the charter school's actual in-district classroom ADA is less than the projected in-district classroom ADA upon which the facility allocation was based and (2) the difference is greater than or equal to a threshold ADA amount of 25 ADA or 10 percent of projected in-district classroom ADA, whichever is greater. The per-pupil rate for over-allocated space shall be equal to the statewide average cost avoided per pupil set pursuant to Education Code section 42263 for 2005-06, adjusted annually thereafter by the CDE by the annual percentage change in the general-purpose entitlement to charter schools calculated pursuant to Education Code section 47633, rounded to the next highest dollar, and posted on the CDE Web site. The reimbursement amount owed by the charter school for over-allocated space shall be equal to (1) this rate times the difference between the charter school's actual in-district classroom ADA and the projected in-district classroom ADA upon which the facility allocation was based, less (2) this rate times one-half the threshold ADA. For purposes of this subdivision, the actual in-district classroom ADA shall be determined using the report submitted pursuant to section 11969.9(l) in conjunction with the second principal apportionment under Education Code section 41601.

(b) A charter school must notify the school district when it anticipates that it will have over-allocated space that could be used by the school district. Upon notification by a charter school that the charter school anticipates having over-allocated space, a school district may elect to use the space for school district programs. The school district must notify the charter school whether or not it intends to use the over-allocated space within 30 days of the notification by the charter school. If the school district notifies the charter school that it intends to use all or a portion of the over-allocated space, payments for over-allocated space and pro rata share payments shall be reduced accordingly beginning at the time of the school district notification to use the space. If the school district notifies the charter school that it does not intend to use the space, the charter school must continue to make payments for over-allocated space and pro rata share payments. The school district may, at its sole discretion, reduce the amounts owed by the charter school.

(c) With respect to charter schools established at existing public school sites pursuant to Education Code sections 47605(a)(2), 52055.5, 52055.55, or 52055.650, the provisions of this section are limited by the applicable provisions of subdivisions (c) and (d) of section 11969.3.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 41601, 42263, 47605, 47614, 47633, 52055.5, 52055.55 and 52055.650, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 11969.9. Procedures and Timelines for the Request for, Reimbursement for, and Provision of, Facilities.

(a) A charter school must be operating in the school district as defined in Education Code section 47614 before it submits a request for facilities. A new or proposed new charter school is operating within the school district and, therefore, eligible to request facilities for a particular fiscal year only if it submitted its charter petition pursuant to Education Code sections 47605, 47605.5, 47605.6, or 47605.8 on or before November 1 of the fiscal year preceding the year for which facilities are requested. A new charter school is entitled to be allocated and/or provided access to facilities only if it receives approval of the petition before March 15 of the fiscal year preceding the year for which facilities are requested.

(b) To receive facilities during a particular fiscal year, a charter school must submit a written facilities request to the school district on or before November 1 of the preceding fiscal year.

(c)(1) The written facilities request consists of:

(A) reasonable projections of in-district and total ADA and in-district and total classroom ADA, based on ADA claimed for apportionment, if any, in the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the facilities request is made, adjusted for expected changes in enrollment in the forthcoming fiscal year;

(B) a description of the methodology for the projections;

(C) if relevant (i.e., when a charter school is not yet open or to the extent an operating charter school projects a substantial increase in in-district ADA), documentation of the number of in-district students meaningfully interested in attending the charter school that is sufficient for the district to determine the reasonableness of the projection, but that need not be verifiable for precise arithmetical accuracy;

(D) the charter school's operational calendar;

(E) information regarding the district school site and/or general geographic area in which the charter school wishes to locate; and

(F) information on the charter school's educational program, if any, that is relevant to assignment of facilities.

(2) Projections of in-district ADA, in-district classroom ADA, and the number of in-district students shall be broken down by grade level and by the school in the school district that the student would otherwise attend.

(3) School districts may require the charter school to submit its facilities request containing the information specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) on a form available from the CDE and developed in consultation with the Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) or another form specified by the school district. School districts may also require the charter school either to distribute a reasonable number of copies of the written facilities request for review by other interested parties, such as parents and teachers, or to otherwise make the request available for review.

(d) The school district shall review the charter school's projections of in-district and total ADA and in-district and total classroom ADA and, on or before December 1, express any objections in writing and state the projections the district considers reasonable. If the district does not express objections in writing and state its own projections by the deadline, the charter school's projections are no longer subject to challenge, and the school district shall base its offer of facilities on those projections.

(e) On or before January 2, the charter school shall respond to any objections expressed by the school district and to the district's projections provided pursuant to subdivision (d). The charter school shall reaffirm or modify its previous projections as necessary to respond to the information received from the district pursuant to subdivision (d). If the charter school does not respond by the deadline, the district's projections provided pursuant to subdivision (d) are no longer subject to challenge, and the school district shall base its offer of facilities on those projections.

(f) On or before February 1, the school district shall prepare in writing a preliminary proposal regarding the space to be allocated to the charter school and/or to which the charter school is to be provided access. At a minimum, the preliminary proposal shall include (1) the projections of in-district classroom ADA on which the proposal is based, (2) the specific location or locations of the space, (3) all conditions pertaining to the space, including a draft of any proposed agreement pertaining to the charter school's use of the space, and (4) the projected pro rata share amount and a description of the methodology used to determine that amount. The district shall also provide the charter school a list and description of the comparison group schools used in developing its preliminary proposal, and a description of the differences between the preliminary proposal and the charter school's facilities request as submitted pursuant to subdivision (b).

(g) On or before March 1, the charter school shall respond in writing to the school district's preliminary proposal made pursuant to subdivision (f), expressing any concerns, addressing differences between the preliminary proposal and the charter school's facilities request as submitted pursuant to subdivision (b), and/or making counter proposals.

(h) On or before April 1, having reviewed any concerns and/or counter proposals made by the charter school pursuant to subdivision (g), the school district shall submit in writing a final notification of the space offered to the charter school. The notification shall include a response to the charter school's concerns and/or counter proposals (if any). The notification shall specifically identify:

(1) the teaching station, specialized classroom space, and non-teaching station space offered for the exclusive use of the charter school and the teaching station, specialized classroom space, and non-teaching station space to which the charter is to be provided access on a shared basis with district-operated programs;

(2) for shared space, the arrangements for sharing;

(3) the in-district classroom ADA assumptions for the charter school upon which the allocation is based and, if the assumptions are different than those submitted by the charter school pursuant to subdivision (e), a written explanation of the reasons for the differences;

(4) the specific location or locations of the space;

(5) all conditions pertaining to the space;

(6) the pro rata share amount; and

(7) the payment schedule for the pro rata share amount, which shall take into account the timing of revenues from the state and from local property taxes.

(i) The charter school must notify the school district in writing whether or not it intends to occupy the offered space. This notification must occur by May 1 or 30 days after the school district notification pursuant to subdivision (h), whichever is later. The charter school's notification can be withdrawn or modified before this deadline. After the deadline, if the charter school has notified the school district that it intends to occupy the offered space, the charter school is committed to paying the pro rata share amount as identified. If the charter school does not notify the school district by this deadline that it intends to occupy the offered space, then the space shall remain available for school district programs and the charter school shall not be entitled to use facilities of the school district in the following fiscal year.

(j) The space allocated to the charter school by the school district (or to which the school district provides the charter school access) must be furnished, equipped and available for occupancy by the charter school for a period of at least ten working days prior to the first day of instruction of the charter school. For good cause, the period is subject to reduction by the school district, but to no fewer than seven working days.

(k) The school district and the charter school shall negotiate an agreement regarding use of and payment for the space. The agreement shall contain at a minimum, the information included in the notification provided by the school district to the charter school pursuant to subdivision (h). In addition:

(1) The charter school shall maintain general liability insurance naming the school district as an additional insured to indemnify the school district for damage and losses for which the charter school is liable. The school district shall maintain first party property insurance for the facilities allocated to the charter school.

(2) The charter school shall comply with school district policies regarding the operations and maintenance of the school facility and furnishings and equipment.

(3) A reciprocal hold-harmless/indemnification provision shall be established between the school district and the charter school.

(4) The school district shall be responsible for any modifications necessary to maintain the facility in accordance with Education Code section 47610(d) or 47610.5.

(l) The charter school must report actual ADA to the school district every time that the charter school reports ADA for apportionment purposes. The reports must include in-district and total ADA and in-district and total classroom ADA. The charter school must maintain records documenting the data contained in the reports. These records shall be available on request by the school district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 47605, 47605.5, 47605.6, 47605.8, 47610, 47610.5 and 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-30-2002; operative 8-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 11969.10. Mediation of Disputes.

If a dispute arises between a school district and a charter school concerning the provisions of Education Code section 47614 or this article, nothing in this article shall preclude the dispute being subject to mediation in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section, if agreeable to both parties. Mediation consists of the following:

(a) The initiating party shall select a mediator, subject to the agreement of the responding party. If, though agreeing to mediation, the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the CDE shall be requested by the initiating party to appoint a mediator within seven days to assist the parties in resolving the dispute. The mediator shall meet with the parties as quickly as possible.

(b) Within seven days of the selection or appointment of the mediator, the party initiating the dispute resolution process shall prepare and send to both the responding party and the mediator a notice of dispute that shall include the following information:

(1) The name, address, and phone numbers of designated representatives of the parties;

(2) A statement of the facts of the dispute, including information regarding the parties' attempts to resolve the dispute;

(3) The specific sections of the statute or regulations that are in dispute; and

(4) The specific resolution sought by the initiating party.

(c) Within seven days of receiving the information specified in subdivision (b), the responding party shall file a written response.

(d)(1) The mediation procedure shall be entirely informal in nature. However, copies of exhibits upon which either party bases its case shall be shared with the other party. The relevant facts shall be elicited in a narrative fashion to the extent possible, rather than through examination and cross-examination of witnesses. The rules of evidence will not apply and no record of the proceedings will be made.

(2) If an agreement is reached, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the school district and the charter school. The agreement shall not set a precedent for any other case.

(3) If the school district and the charter school fail to meet within the specified time line, have not reached an agreement within 15 days from the first meeting held by the mediator, or if the mediator declares the parties at impasse, the mediation is terminated.

(e) The costs of the mediation shall be divided equally by the two parties and paid promptly.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9). For prior history, see Register 2002, No. 37.

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§ 11969.11. Operative Date of Changes. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 47614(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 47614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2008; operative 3-29-2008 (Register 2008, No. 9).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-28-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 11971. Purpose.

The purpose of these regulations is to set forth guidelines for program administration and allocation of funds to administer the competitive grants pursuant to the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.10-52295.55, Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Sections 2401-2441; and 20 USC Sections 6751-6777.

History

1. New subchapter 20.5 (sections 11971-11979.5) and section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 20.5. Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Program > § 11972. Federal Definition.
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§ 11972. Federal Definition.

For purposes of the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Competitive Grant pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation (Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Sections 2401-2441), the following definition shall apply:

(a) “Not of sufficient size to be effective” as used in Section 2412 of the federal No Child Left Behind legislation (Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D) means that a district received less than $10,000 in funding from the EETT formula-funded grant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Section 2412; and 20 USC Section 6762.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 20.5. Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Program > § 11973. State Definitions.
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§ 11973. State Definitions.

For purposes of the requirements for the competitive Education Technology Grant Program established by Senate Bill 192 (Education Code sections 52295.10-52295.55), the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “School district” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.25, for purposes of EETT competitive grant eligibility, means a school district, a consortium of school districts, a county office of education, or a direct-funded charter school (i.e., charter schools in which the state warrant will be drawn in favor of the county superintendent of schools of the county in which the charter approving Local Education Agency (LEA) is located and deposited in the appropriate fund or account of the charter school) that meet all of the following criteria:

(1) It is among the school districts in the state with the highest number or percentage of children from families with an income below the poverty line established by the federal Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as annually revised by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and

(2) It serves pupils in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, except as specified in subdivision (c) of Education Code section 52295.35; and

(3) It meets either of the following two criteria:

(A) It operates one or more schools identified for improvement or corrective action under Section 1116 of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110) (schools are listed on the California Department of Education website (http://www.cde.ca.gov/iasa/titleone/pi/query.asp); or

(B) It has a substantial need for assistance in acquiring and using technology.

(b) “Substantial need for assistance in acquiring and using technology” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.25(a)(2)(B), means having either an average of 10:1 student-to-multimedia computer ratio or greater in schools serving grades 4-8 in the district or an average of less than 50% of classrooms connected to the Internet in schools serving grades 4-8 in the district as determined by the California School Technology Survey for the year prior to the grant award. Technology purchased through the School Renovation Technology Grant will be considered when calculating the student-to-multimedia computer ratio.

(c) “Eligible schools” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.35(a), means schools from eligible school districts that serve students in grades 4-8.

(d) “Small schools” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.35(c), means schools that have 300 or fewer pupils in all grades served.

(e) “Minimum grant levels for a small school” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.35 (c), means an implementation grant base amount of $25,000 for 1-100 eligible pupils plus $300 per eligible pupil in excess of the first 25 eligible pupils; an implementation grant base amount of $15,000 for 101-200 eligible pupils plus $300 per eligible pupil in excess of the first 25 eligible pupils; and an implementation grant base amount of $10,000 for 201-300 eligible pupils, plus $300 per eligible pupil in excess of the first 25 eligible pupils.

(f) “Amount of funding for grants available to each region” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.35(a), means the proportional enrollment of grade 4-8 pupils, in eligible districts from each of the eleven California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) regions. (See the California Department of Education (CDE) website: <http://www.cde.ca.gov/edtech/ctap.htm>.)

(g) “Successfully completes” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.35(d), means the school district has met or made significant progress (accomplished 70% or greater of each required benchmark included in the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Competitive grant application as well as any additional benchmark(s) added by the Local Education Agency (LEA)) in meeting its end-of-grant award accountability measures and will be eligible to apply for the one-time follow-up grant award, depending on funding availability.

(h) “Accountability measures” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code Section 52295.45(e), means the following six performance goal benchmarks:

(1) The percentage of students in the target group that demonstrate an increase in their use of technology as a tool to support meeting or exceeding academic content standards will increase from a baseline of <provided by school district>% in the first year of the grant award to <provided by school district>% by the date specified in the EETT Competitive grant application to <provided by school district>% by the end of the second implementation grant as specified in the EETT Competitive application and defined in Section 11973(i).

(2) Teachers in the target group who participated in professional development on education technology will demonstrate an increase in their proficiency in the use of technology as a tool for teaching and learning from a baseline of <provided by school district>% in the first year of the grant award to <provided by school district>% by the date specified in the EETT Competitive grant application and to <provided by school district>% by the end of the second implementation grant as specified in the EETT Competitive application and defined in Section 11973(i).

(3) Teachers in the target group participating in professional development on education technology will increase their use of technology as a tool to support student academic achievement from a baseline of <provided by school district>% in the first year of the grant award to <provided by school district>% by the date specified in the EETT Competitive grant application and to <provided by school district>% by the end of the second implementation grant as specified in the EETT Competitive application and defined in Section 11973(i).

(4) The average student-to-multimedia computer ratio at funded schools in the application will decrease from a baseline of <ratio provided by school district>% in the first year of the grant award to <ratio provided by school district> by the date specified in the EETT Competitive grant application and to <ratio provided by school district> by the end of the second implementation grant as specified in the EETT Competitive application and defined in Section 11973(i).

(5) The percentage of funded schools in the application with less than 50% of classrooms connected to the Internet will decrease from a baseline of <provided by school district>% in the first year of the grant award to <provided by school district>% by the date specified in the EETT Competitive grant application and to <provided by school district>% by the end of the second implementation grant as specified in the EETT Competitive application and defined in Section 11973(i).

(6) Describe the communication and collaboration utilizing technology that will be implemented or improved to support home, school, and community; how that implementation or improvement will be measured; and the benchmark that will be targeted.

(i) “Implementation grant” as used in SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code Section 52295.35(c), means the EETT Competitive grant funding awarded to LEAs to implement, monitor and evaluate their comprehensive program as written in their approved applications. Each funding cycle for the EETT Competitive grant may have up to two implementation grants that total the complete grant award amount for the LEA.

(j) “Allotment” means the distribution of funds via payments to LEAs for the implementation grant(s). Allotments for implementation grant funds may be distributed to LEAs in not less than two payments nor more than four payments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.10, 52295.20, 52295.25, 52295.35 and 52295.45, Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Sections 2403, 2412 and 2414; and 20 USC Sections 6753, 6762 and 6764.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order, including amendment of subsections (b), (f) and (h)(5), transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsections (g)-(h)(5) and new subsections (i) and (j) filed 5-24-2004; operative 5-24-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 22).

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§ 11974. Eligibility Requirements.

To be eligible for EETT competitive grant funding, applicants must:

(a) Meet the definition of a school district, as referenced above in Section 11973(a);

(b) Have a district technology plan as required by Education Code Sections 52295.35 and 51871.5 and by Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D Section 2414 (20 USC Section 6764);

(c) Apply for the EETT competitive grant;

(d) Complete EETT Forms 1-7 (see Section 11975, (a)-(g)) and, when applicable Forms 8a, 8b, and 8c and 9, (see Section 11975, (h)-(k));

(e) Complete the application narrative;

(f) Submit the EETT Competitive application not later than the due date specified by the CDE to the California Department of Education, Education Technology Office, located at 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814;

(g) Pass the CDE pre-screening for application completeness and format that includes having all of the required application components, including completed EETT Forms 1-9 as applicable, original signatures as needed, pages numbered according to format requirements; and

(h) Receive a minimum of 50% of the score possible on the EETT Scoring Criteria. Those criteria are incorporated by reference and were issued on April 9, 2003.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.10, 52295.20, 52295.25, 52295.30, 52295.35 and 52295.45, Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Sections 2403, 2412 and 2414; and 20 USC Sections 6753, 6762 and 6764.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order, including amendment of subsection (f) and Note, transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 5-24-2004; operative 5-24-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 22).

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§ 11975. Application Process and Requirements.

The application will consist of EETT Forms 1 through 9 that provide information about the applicant. Each of the forms is listed below in subsections (a)-(k). Each of these forms is hereby incorporated by reference. The application will also consist of a narrative section, described below in subsection (l).

(a) Form 1, Application Title Page, revised August 26, 2003. This form must be signed and dated by the applicant's superintendent or designee. If the applicant is applying as part of a consortium and/or partnership, the lead agency name shall be given.

(b) Form 2, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, revised April 9, 2003. This form must include the place of performance address, name of applicant, printed name, title, date, and signature of authorized representative.

(c) Form 3, Project Summary, revised August 26, 2003. The applicant must provide a concise description of the proposed comprehensive program planned through the EETT competitive grant. The summary must include (1) a statement of the overall intent of the program funds; (2) how the comprehensive program will support current school district efforts to promote teaching and enhance learning; and (3) how the program will be implemented.

(d) Form 4, Accountability Measures/Evaluation, revised August 26, 2003. The applicant must include information for the required performance benchmarks for each of the accountability measures, list the data source(s) (in addition to any data sources that are required), describe the data collection method to be used, and list the schedule for evaluation. The applicant may add additional performance goals and benchmarks beyond the six accountability measures listed on the form.

(e) Form 5, Strategies Chart, revised April 9, 2003. The applicant must describe the specific strategies and actions that will be implemented to achieve each of the performance goals and benchmarks referenced above. The benchmark date for the strategies/actions on Form 5 (referenced in Section 11975 (f): Time Line, Roles and Responsibilities for Key Personnel) must be included.

(f) Form 6, Time Line, Roles, and Responsibilities for Key Personnel, revised April 9, 2003. The applicant must include sufficient detail so that a clear process for implementation of the grant is outlined. At a minimum, applicants should include planning meetings, data collection dates, recruitment/selection for professional development leaders (i.e., coaches, mentors, facilitators), recruitment/selection for professional development program participants, selection/ordering of equipment and electronic learning resources, major milestones (including strategies/actions for achieving each of the program goals referenced in Section 11975 (e)) for program implementation.

(g) Form 7a, Budget for Years 1 and 2, revised August 26, 2003. The applicant must provide a listing and description for each object of expenditure to be acquired under this grant.

(h) Form 7b, Budget Narrative for Years 1 and 2, revised August 26, 2003. The applicant must provide a description of costs for each object of expenditure for which grant funding will be allocated.

(i) Form 8a, Priority List of Eligible Middle and Junior High Schools for Which the District, Consortium, and/or Partnership is Applying, revised August 26, 2003. As applicable, the applicant must list in priority order all the eligible middle and junior high schools serving grades 4-8 for which the district, consortium, and/or partnership is applying for funding. The applicant must also indicate whether the listed school or schools is/are a locally-funded charter school (i.e., charter schools that receive their funding through the LEA that approved the charter).

(j) Form 8b, Priority List of Eligible Elementary Schools for Which the District, Consortium, and/or Partnership is Applying, revised August 26, 2003. As applicable, the applicant must list in priority order all the eligible elementary schools serving grades 4-8 for which the district, consortium, and/or partnership is applying for funding, indicating whether the listed school or schools is/are a locally-funded charter school.

(k) Form 8c, Priority List of Eligible Other Schools Serving Grades 4-8 for Which the District, Consortium, and/or Partnership is Applying, revised August 26, 2003. As applicable, the applicant must list in priority order all the other schools serving grades 4-8 for which the district, consortium, and/or partnership is applying for funding, indicating whether the listed school or schools is/are a locally-funded charter school.

(l) Form 9, Consortium and/or Partnership Applicants, revised August 26, 2003. As applicable, the applicant must identify the lead school district and list all applicants within the consortium and/or partnership.

(m) The Application Narrative must include the following sections:

(1) Program for Students;

(2) Professional Development;

(3) Expanded Access for Electronic Learning Resources, Including Infrastructure, Equipment, and Technical Support;

(4) Communication and Collaboration with Home, School, and Community; and

(5) Evaluation.

(n) The application narrative sections are described in (1) through (5) below:

(1) Program for Students. This section includes the program description, number of students who will participate in the program, grade levels of students who will participate in the program, curricular area(s) of focus for students, integration of technology to support all students in the target group in meeting or exceeding state academic content standards, and administrative commitment to the program for students.

(2) Professional Development. This section includes the research-based professional development program design and description, the number of teachers who will participate, whether the program will be expanded over time to include additional teachers, and administrative commitment to the professional development program.

(3) Expanded Access to Electronic Learning Resources, Including Infrastructure, Equipment and Technical Support. This section includes information about the current status of technology access, including the ratio of access to technology for teachers and students, how many grade 4-8 classrooms are connected to the Internet, where the technology will be placed, integration of technology, technology acquisition, and administrative commitment to expanding access.

(4) Communication and Collaboration Among Home, School, and Community. This section includes information about collaboration and partnerships (i.e., higher education, school districts that have effectively integrated technology and proven teaching strategies based on a review of relevant research into instruction, public or private non-profit organizations with demonstrated expertise in the application of educational technology in education, CTAP) that includes how they support students' learning needs, add value to the comprehensive program, and whether there is administrative commitment for communication and collaboration among home, school, and community.

(5) Evaluation. This section includes information regarding the process to collect and evaluate data related to all of the accountability measures. The evaluation process and results will be utilized to form the basis of a continuous review, refinement, and improvement cycle for the comprehensive program. The evaluation plan also provides a process that will assist CDE in documenting goals and benchmarks to determine eligibility for the one-time follow-up grant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.20, 52295.30, 52295.35, 52295.45 and 52295.50, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 5-24-2004; operative 5-24-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 22).

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§ 11976. District Technology Plan Requirement.

Before receiving funding for the EETT competitive grant, applicants must have a district technology plan as required by Education Code sections 52295.35 and 51871.5 and by Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D Section 2414 (20 USC Section 6764).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.35 and 51871.5, Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Section 2414; and 20 USC Section 6764.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

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§ 11977. Funding.

Funds will be competitively awarded on a geographic basis conforming to the 11 CTAP regions, as referenced above in Section 11973(f). Applicants within each region will compete against other applicants from that region. The amount of funding available for each region is based upon the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) data two years prior to the grant award to determine grade 4-8 enrollment. Actual grant awards to school districts will be based on CBEDS data for one year prior to the grant award. Technology survey data will be used to determine the current student-to-multimedia computer ratio and compare to the request for additional technology within the application. Allocations are determined through the following procedure:

(a) Listing of districts serving grades 4-8 in the state with the highest number of children from families with an income below the poverty line established by the federal Director of the Office of Management and Budget;

(b) Listing of districts serving grades 4-8 in the state with the highest percentage of children from families with an income below the poverty line established by the federal Director of the Office of Management and Budget;

(c) Merging the top third of the districts from each list to determine final eligibility list;

(d) Removing all districts that neither (1) operate one or more schools identified for improvement or corrective action under Section 1116 of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), nor (2) have a substantial need for assistance in acquiring and using technology;

(e) Sorting the list by CTAP region;

(f) Determining the grade 4-8 enrollment for all districts remaining on the list, and

(g) Determining the proportionate amount of funding for each CTAP region based upon the total grade 4-8 enrollment for all districts remaining on the list.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 52295.30 and 52295.35, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.25 and 52295.35, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order, including amendment of first paragraph, transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 5-24-2004; operative 5-24-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 22).

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§ 11978. Funding Priority.

Funding priority will be determined as follows:

(a) All scored applications will be grouped within each CTAP region by score percentage ranges (100-90, 89-80, 79-70, 69-60, and 59-50);

(b) Within each score percentage range, applications will be ranked as follows:

(1) Applications from school districts that received less than $10,000 in funding from the EETT formula grant will be ranked by score percentage and listed first. In the event of a tied score, the applicant with the higher substantial need for assistance in acquiring and using technology as determined by the California School Technology Survey will be listed first.

(2) Applications from school districts that received $10,000 or more from the EETT formula funding will be ranked by score percentage range and placed below the school districts that received less than $10,000 in EETT formula funding. In the event of a tied score, the applicant with the higher substantial need for assistance in acquiring and using technology as determined by the California School Technology Survey will be listed first.

(c) Starting with the 100-90 score percentage range and working downward, funding will then be allocated within each scoring percentage range to school districts based upon the middle and junior high schools contained in each application.

(d) If there is a balance remaining after all middle and junior high schools have been funded, starting with the 100-90 score percentage range and working downward, funding will next be allocated within each scoring percentage range to each school district based upon the elementary schools in each application.

(e) If there is a balance remaining after all elementary schools have been funded, starting with the 100-90 score percentage range and working downward, funding will be allocated within each score percentage range to each school district based upon the other schools serving grades 4-8 in the application.

School type will be verified prior to funding. School type will be determined based on the County District School (CDS) ownership code for each school listed on forms 8a, 8b, and 8c (see Section 11975(h)-(j)) as of the date the grant application is due. School districts that request a change of ownership code must have completed a Change Request for a County-District-School (CDS) Code (revised 6/2003), and submitted the form to the California Department of Education a minimum of 30 (thirty) working days prior to the grant application deadline to assure the correct ownership code can be validated.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.30 and 52295.35, Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D Section 2412; and 20 USC Section 6762.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order, including new final paragraph, transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 5-24-2004; operative 5-24-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 22).

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§ 11979.5. Uses of Funds.

Pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation (Public Law 107-110, Title II, Part D, Sections 2415 and 2416) and SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.40, grantees shall use grant funds to provide the following:

(a) A minimum of 25% of the grant shall be used to provide sustained and intensive, high-quality professional development based on a review of relevant research in the integration of advanced technologies, including emerging technologies, into curricula and instruction and in using those technologies to create new learning environments.

(b) Remaining funds are to be utilized to implement and support the comprehensive program described in the application in a manner consistent with the federal Education Department Guidelines Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), located at 34 CFR Parts 76, 77, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/cfrassemble.cgi?title=199834) and with SB 192 (O'Connell), Education Code section 52295.40.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.20, 52295.35, 52295.40 and 52295.50, Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Sections 2415 and 2416; 20 USC 6765 and 6766; 34 CFR Parts 76, 77, 80, 81, 82, 85 and 86.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 20.5. Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Program > § 11979. Process for Awarding Grants.
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§ 11979. Process for Awarding Grants.

The process for awarding grants will be as follows:

(a) Applications will be read and scored with other applications from the same CTAP region after the application deadline by readers selected by CDE. Each reader will read and score the application against the Scoring Criteria. Those criteria are incorporated by reference and were issued on April 9, 2003. Readers will not read applications from their own CTAP region. If the readers' scores for the application are not more than 10 points apart, the two scores will be averaged to yield the final application score. If the readers' scores are more than 10 points apart, the application will be re-read and re-scored by a Chief Reader. The Chief Reader's score determination will be the final score.

(b) Awards for each successful applicant for the implementation grant will be made in two allotments as follows:

(1) One allotment for two-thirds of the grant award total.

(2) A second allotment for one-third of the grant award total.

(c) A one-time follow-up grant, depending on funding availability, may be awarded if the applicant successfully completes the implementation grant, as referenced in Section 11973(g). For schools not defined as “small school” as referenced above in Section 11973(d), the one-time follow-up grant may be in the amount of $45 per eligible pupil. For those defined as “small school” as referenced above in Section 11973(d), the one-time follow-up grant may be allocated:

(1) $6,000 for 1-100 eligible students;

(2) $10,000 for 101-200 eligible students;

(3) $13,500 for 201-300 eligible students.

(d) The one-time follow-up grant may be awarded, subject to funding availability, only after the CDE verifies that the LEA has met or made significant progress in meeting its accountability measures as referenced in Section 11973(g).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52295.30, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52295.10 and 52295.35, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-23-2003 order, including amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2), transmitted to OAL 7-15-2003 and filed 8-26-2003 (Register 2003, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) and (d) filed 5-24-2004; operative 5-24-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 22).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 20. Education Technology Staff Development Program > § 11970. Definitions.
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§ 11970. Definitions.

For purposes of the Education Technology Staff Development Program pursuant to Education Code sections 44730-44731 the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Action plan” as used in Education Code section 44731(d) means a written document that outlines how the use of education technology will be integrated into the curriculum through the incorporation of education technology into any professional development. This plan should explain how education technology will be successfully included in existing professional development programs such as, the Instructional Time and Staff Development Reform Program, the beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program; the Mentor Teacher Program; the Bilingual Teacher Training Program; Inter-segmental Staff Development; Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction; Teacher Instructional Training in Math; Reading Instruction Training in Grades 4-12; Special Education; Administrator Training; and, National Board Certification.

While each participating school must have an action plan for its grades 4 through 8 teachers and staff, the action plan may be developed at the school district level if that is how staff development program decisions have been made historically in the school district.

(b) “Classroom” as used in Education Code section 44731(a) means a room in which students in grades 4 through 8 receive core curriculum instruction for some or all of the school day. Core curriculum instruction includes language arts, math, science, and history. Excluded from this definition of classroom are libraries, computer labs, multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums.

(c) “Internet access” as used in Education Code section 44731(a) means a networked connection to the Internet either through (1) one computer in the classroom that is also connected to an LCD panel, television, or other device that allows it to be viewed by the entire class or (2) all the computers in the classroom necessary to meet the definition of “sufficient number of computers in the classroom.” The number of classrooms with Internet access is determined on the date the local governing board certifies the application; however, connections to be completed under an E-Rate funding commitment letter by the end of the state fiscal year in which the application for this program is made may also be counted.

(d) “Sufficient number of computers” as used in Education Code section 44731(a) means one computer per ten students in the classroom. The number of computers per classroom is determined on the date the local governing board certifies the application.

(e) “Up-to-date computers” as used in Education Code section 44731(a) means multimedia computers with access to a CD-ROM, internally or over a network, that have the capacity to access web-based resources.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44730 and 44731, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 20 (section 11970) and section filed 3-23-99 as an emergency; operative 3-23-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-21-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-23-99 order transmitted to OAL 7-21-99 and filed 8-31-99 (Register 99, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 21.5. School Community Violence Prevention Program > § 11987.1. Eligibility to Apply for SCVP Grant Funds and Grant Application Requirements.
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§ 11987.1. Eligibility to Apply for SCVP Grant Funds and Grant Application Requirements.

(a) For purposes of this program, Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are school districts, county offices of education or consortia thereof. Only LEAs serving students in any of grades kindergarten through twelve are eligible to apply for the SCVP grant funds.

(b) School sites which are receiving services from a School Community Policing Partnership (SCPP) grant may not receive SCVP grant funds until the SCPP grant period has ended.

(c) A school site that has previously received an SCVP grant shall not be eligible to receive funds from another SCVP grant until five years after the end of the previous SCVP grant period.

(d) Prospective applicants shall submit a request to apply to the S/LEP by November 1 of each year. Attached to the request to apply shall be a copy, from each proposed program site, of that portion of the comprehensive school safety plan which is required by Education Code sections 32282(a)(1) and (a)(2)(H), and by the first paragraph of Education Code section 32282(a)(2). The safety plan shall have been updated and approved during the time period specified in Education Code section 32286. If these requirements are not met, the LEA shall not be eligible to apply for funds.

(e) LEAs wishing to receive funds from the SCVP grant program shall submit applications for a maximum of $500,000. Applications will be annual and will be submitted by January 15 of each year. The applications shall include the following elements:

(1) A description of the collaborative process used to develop and administer the proposed SCVP project. The description shall include a list of all participants in the collaborative group (such as school and district staff, parents, students, law enforcement agencies and community organizations) which helped plan the project, and which will participate in on-going project operations.

(2) Letters of agreement or memoranda of understanding between the LEA and any law enforcement agency and/or community organization(s) which will take an active part in carrying out or administering the proposed project. The letter(s) must describe how the partner agency and/or organization(s) will participate in the project.

(3) An application that is individualized and specific to the school site or sites that are in need of the proposed funding.

(4) A current school safety needs analysis conducted by the collaborative group. Data from the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) and/or the California Student Survey (CSS) and from the Uniform Management Information and Reporting System (UMIRS) must be included in the needs analysis.

(5) A description of the current violence prevention efforts at the site or sites, including a description of how other violence prevention funds are used to meet the identified needs. The proposed violence prevention plan shall address needs which are not being met by the violence prevention activities funded by existing fund sources.

(6) A proposed plan that consists of a primary prevention program; or a combination of a primary prevention program, supplemental prevention activities, and/or intervention activities; which address the problems identified in the needs analysis.

(7) A description of the manner in which the project staff will track process and outcome measures to determine if the project is progressing as planned and on schedule, and a description of the manner in which the project collaborative will review this information and use it to keep the project on track.

(8) A section describing how the proposed violence prevention program will be continued after the end of the grant period.

(9) A proposed project plan that identifies a project coordinator position responsible for overall coordination of project activities, for documenting project activities, and for providing required reports. The amount of staff time budgeted for the coordinator position shall be justified in the grant application.

(10) A line item budget and an explanatory narrative. Each budget item shall be explained with a computation based upon the unit cost of the purchased item. The budget shall include funds for the required independent audits of the use of funds. The budget shall also contain funds for attendance at training and networking conferences sponsored by the S/LEP.

(11) An assurance that independent audits will be conducted of the grant recipient's use of the SCVP funds. The purpose of the audits will be to determine if the funds have been used as required by law and regulation and as stated in the grant recipient's application.

(12) Applicant LEAs shall download and print the “General Assurances” (revised June, 2007) and “Drug Free Workplace” (revised June, 2007) forms from the California Department of Education (CDE) “funding forms” web page (http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/fm). These documents, which are incorporated by reference, shall be submitted with the application.

(f) Applications shall meet the following technical requirements:

(1) An original SCVP grant application and four copies shall be submitted.

(2) The original application shall include all original signatures in blue ink.

(3) A letter of agreement or memorandum of understanding is considered current if dated after the immediately preceding June 1.

(4) The application shall be in 12-point or greater Arial font, single-spaced, with one-inch minimum margins. Applicants may use 10-point Arial font on tables, charts, or boxes. The S/LEP will screen applications that do not comply with these requirements. If smaller font sizes or margins are used in an application, the S/LEP shall compute the number of excess characters added to the application as a result, and draw a red line through the extra characters. Application reviewers shall not be allowed to use the red-lined characters in the application review.

(5) The application shall be submitted on standard white, 8 ½ by 11-inch paper. The narrative section shall not exceed 20 pages. If the narrative section exceeds 20 pages, the S/LEP will draw a red line through the extra pages and will not allow application raters to look at those pages.

(6) The application shall be stapled or clipped together for submission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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§ 11987.2. Reviewing SCVP Grant Applications.

(a) Each application will be screened by the S/LEP to ensure that it contains all required elements.

(b) Each application passing the screening process shall be reviewed by a panel of raters selected by the S/LEP. Each application will be evaluated for compliance with applicable statutes and these regulations, and for the degree to which the application provides:

(1) a demonstration of high levels of involvement of school staff, law enforcement, students, parents, and community organizations in developing and implementing the SCVP project.

(2) a comprehensive and clear needs analysis completed by the collaborative group that makes a compelling case for the need for violence prevention services.

(3) a proposed violence prevention program that: is likely to be effective in addressing the identified needs; is closely coordinated with current violence prevention efforts at the site; contains a plan for tracking the implementation of the project and keeping the project on track; and contains clear and convincing plans for the involvement of the collaborative group in the ongoing operation of the project.

(4) a detailed budget that reasonably reflects the proposed project.

(c) Applications shall be ranked in accordance with the evaluation described in subdivision (b) and shall be funded in accordance with their rank.

(d) A grant applicant that chooses to appeal the results of the grant application process shall file a written appeal to the S/LEP within five working days of the announcement of the results. Protests shall be limited to the grounds that the S/LEP failed to correctly apply the process for reviewing the applications as specified in these regulations. The S/LEP shall review the appeal and determine if the S/LEP failed to correctly apply the grant application and review process. The decision of the S/LEP shall be the final administrative action afforded the appellant.

(e) Grant awards shall be limited to the amount for which the LEA applied. If the applicant does not justify all proposed budget items, the grant amount shall be reduced by the amount of the unjustified budget items.

(f) In the event that the total amount of all funded grants exceeds the available funds, the S/LEP shall reduce all funded grants by an identical percentage, so that the total funds awarded equals the available funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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§ 11987.3. Awarding SCVP Grants.

(a) The grant period shall be a maximum of five years.

(b) Annually, the S/LEP shall review school and community safety data including crime statistics, CHKS data, CSS data, and UMIRS data, and shall consult with school safety program practitioners to identify the highest priority school safety needs. If the review determines that the existing SCVP funding process is not awarding funds for the highest priority school safety needs, the S/LEP shall set aside funds for award to applicants that submit proposals meeting those needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 21.5. School Community Violence Prevention Program > § 11987.4. Allowable/Non-Allowable Uses of SCVP Grant Funds.
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§ 11987.4. Allowable/Non-Allowable Uses of SCVP Grant Funds.

(a) Funding for administrative or supervisory personnel, other than the project coordinator position(s), shall not be approved. Allowable budget items are for personnel who provide direct services to students, as well as for associated training, services, program materials, and supplies.

(b) Grant funds shall not be used for facilities costs, utilities, phones or phone systems, purchase of vehicles, out-of-state travel, or purchase of ammunition or purchase of firearms.

(c) Grant funds shall be used in accordance with law and these regulations, and as proposed in the approved application or a budget revision approved by the S/LEP.

(d) Without prior approval from the S/LEP, budget adjustments may be made of no more than $500, or ten percent of the line item from which the funds are being moved, whichever is greater.

(e) The funds made available for the SCVP Program shall be used to supplement, not supplant, existing school safety programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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§ 11987.5. Reporting Requirements for the SCVP Program.

(a) Grant recipients shall provide an implementation report to the S/LEP in the first year of project implementation. The report shall contain a detailed description of planned project activities for that year. The detailed description shall include a project implementation table listing, for each planned activity, the person responsible for implementation; the schedule of services; the number of units, hours, lessons, or services planned; and the number of students, family members, and/or staff to be served.

(b) Grant recipients shall also report annually to the S/LEP. The report shall contain a progress report on the project described in the grant application, a description of program and collaborative activities, and a description of services planned for the next year. The detailed description of planned services shall include a project implementation table listing, for each planned activity, the person responsible for implementation; the schedule of services; the number of units, hours, lessons, or services planned; and the number of students, family members, and/or staff to be served. The report shall also contain a self-evaluation completed according to the document entitled “School Community Violence Prevention Program (SCVP) Grant Recipient Self-Evaluation Plan” (revised June 2007), which is incorporated by reference.

(c) Reports from the independent auditor reviewing use of the LEA's grant funds shall be submitted to the S/LEP at the end of grant years two and four.

(d) Grant recipients shall maintain accounting records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred during the grant award period and thereafter for five full years from the date of the final payment of grant funds. The S/LEP must be permitted to audit, review, and inspect the activities, books, documents, papers, and records relating to the grant during the progress of the work and for five years following final allocation of funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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§ 11987.6. Reimbursement of Program Expenditures.

(a) The S/LEP shall issue an advance of not more than $50,000 to each grant recipient upon the award of the grant. The remaining funds shall be issued to grant recipients as reimbursement for authorized expenditures, upon receipt of an invoice from the accounting office of the LEA. Invoices shall be submitted quarterly to the S/LEP staff. Invoices for payment are subject to review and approval by S/LEP staff. Reimbursements shall not be processed if annual reporting requirements have not been met. Final invoices shall be submitted within four months of the end of the grant period.

(b) If adequate progress in implementation of the grant program is not demonstrated via annual reports, site visits, or other means, the S/LEP may terminate the grant award and provide no further grant funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 21.5. School Community Violence Prevention Program > § 11987.7. School Safety and Violence Prevention Training Grant.
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§ 11987.7. School Safety and Violence Prevention Training Grant.

(a) The S/LEP shall award a maximum of $400,000 per year of the annual SCVP appropriation for one grant to a county office of education for the purpose of providing statewide and regional training in school safety and violence prevention methods. The grant period shall be a maximum of five years in duration.

(b) The S/LEP shall issue an advance of not more than $50,000 to the grant recipient upon the award of the grant. The remaining funds shall be issued to the grant recipient as reimbursement for authorized expenditures, upon receipt of an invoice from the accounting office of the grant recipient. Invoices shall be submitted quarterly to the S/LEP staff. Invoices for payment are subject to review and approval by the S/LEP staff.

(c) Applications for the School Safety and Violence Prevention Training Grant shall be submitted no later than March 1 of a year in which the grant will be awarded. Applications for grant funds shall contain the following elements:

(1) The application shall describe the applicant's ability and experience to coordinate a statewide training program, including arranging for the delivery of training throughout the 11 established CDE regional training areas.

(2) The application shall contain a comprehensive plan for administering the training grant that includes, but is not limited to, how the applicant will: schedule and arrange for delivery of a specified number of regional trainings; secure experienced trainers; reimburse the trainers for travel expenses; sponsor and present an orientation and update meeting for the 11 regional training coordinators; conduct a focus group of trainers, coordinators, and S/LEP staff to revise and update the training materials; purchase necessary training materials; evaluate the training; coordinate an annual meeting among S/LEP staff and the 11 LEA regional training coordinators; and maintain regular contact with S/LEP state staff.

(3) The application shall contain a line item budget, along with an explanatory narrative.

(4) The application shall contain an assurance that an independent audit will be conducted in years two and four of the grant recipient's use of the funds. The purpose of the audit shall be to determine if the funds have been used as required by the law and regulation and as stated in the grant recipient's application.

(5) Applicants shall download and print the “General Assurances” (revised June, 2007) and “Drug Free Workplace” (revised June, 2007) forms from the CDE's “funding forms” web page (http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/fm). These documents, which are incorporated by reference, shall be submitted with the application.

(6) Applications shall meet the following technical requirements:

(A) An original grant application and four copies shall be submitted.

(B) The original application shall include all original signatures in blue ink.

(C) The application shall be in 12-point or greater Arial font, single-spaced, with one-inch minimum margins. If smaller font sizes or margins are used in an application, the S/LEP shall compute the number of excess characters added to the application as a result, and draw a red line through the extra characters. Application reviewers shall not be allowed to use the red-lined characters in the application review.

(D) The application shall be submitted on standard white, 8 ½ X 11-inch paper. The narrative section shall not exceed 10 pages. If the narrative exceeds 10 pages, the S/LEP will draw a red line through the extra pages and will not allow application raters to look at those pages.

(E) Applications shall be stapled or clipped together for submission.

(d) Each application shall be screened by the S/LEP to ensure that it contains all required elements. Each application passing the screening process shall be evaluated for compliance with applicable statutes and these regulations, and for the degree to which the application provides:

(1) a clear demonstration of the applicant's extensive experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating regional training projects throughout the state.

(2) a plan of administering the grant that contains enough specific detail to assure that the applicant is capable of successfully implementing a training program that includes: recruitment and training of knowledgeable trainers; revision and update of training materials; the scheduling of trainings and obtaining of training facilities; the evaluation of the training program; the administration of the financial aspects of the program including reimbursing trainers; and the presentation of annual conferences for staff development and for updating of the training program.

(3) a detailed budget that reasonably reflects the proposed project.

(e) Applications will be ranked in accordance with the evaluation described in subdivision (d) and shall be funded in accordance with their rank.

(f) A grant applicant that chooses to appeal the results of the grant application process shall file a written appeal to the S/LEP within five working days of the announcement of the results. Protests shall be limited to the grounds that the S/LEP failed to correctly apply the process for reviewing the applications as specified in these regulations. The S/LEP shall review the appeal and determine if the S/LEP failed to correctly apply the process for reviewing applications. The decision of the S/LEP shall be the final administrative action afforded the appellant.

(g) Training grant funds may be used for: Salaries and benefits for the statewide coordinator, regional training coordinators, and clerical support personnel; travel costs for regional trainings and for statewide meetings and trainings for the statewide and regional training coordinators and trainers; training materials, miscellaneous supplies directly related to the trainings; services and operating costs, including rental of training rooms; indirect cost not to exceed the indirect cost rate annually assigned to the grant recipient by CDE; and audit costs. Training grant funds may not be used for: Out-of-state travel; acquisition, rents, leases and utilities for facilities (except rentals of training rooms); or purchases of vehicles.

(h) Grant funds shall be used in accordance with law and these regulations and as proposed in the approved application or a budget revision approved by the S/LEP.

(i) Without prior approval from the S/LEP, budget adjustments shall be made of no more than $500, or ten percent of the line item from which the funds are being moved, whichever is greater.

(j) The grant recipient shall submit an annual report containing a progress report on the implementation of the program described in the grant application, a description of program activities, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the training sessions which have been provided. If adequate progress in implementation of the grant program is not demonstrated via annual reports, site visits, or other means, the S/LEP may terminate the grant award and provide no further grant funding.

(k) Grant recipients shall maintain accounting records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred during the grant award period and thereafter for five full years from the date of the final payment of grant funds. The S/LEP shall be permitted to audit, review, and inspect the activities, books, documents, papers, and records relating to the grant during the progress of the work and for five years following final allocation of funds.

(l) Funds shall be issued to the grant recipient as reimbursement for authorized expenditures, upon receipt of an invoice from the accounting office of the grantee. Invoices for payment are subject to review and approval by S/LEP staff. Reimbursements shall not be processed if annual reporting requirements have not been met. Final invoices shall be submitted within four months of the end of the grant period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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§ 11987. Purpose.

(a) These regulations fulfill a mandate of Education Code section 41513, which requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) and the Attorney General to adopt regulations to implement the School Safety Consolidated Competitive Grant program established by sections 41510 through 41514 of the Education Code. This program consists of two competitive grant programs, which are hereinafter referred to as the School Community Violence Prevention (SCVP) Grant program and the School Safety and Violence Prevention Training Grant Program. The regulations shall specify application submission rules, criteria for scoring applications and awarding grants, allowable/non-allowable uses of grant funds, annual reporting requirements for grant recipients, and the manner in which grant recipients will be reimbursed for program expenditures.

(b) The program shall be jointly administered by the SSPI and the Attorney General's Office, through the School Law Enforcement Partnership (S/LEP), as authorized by Education Code section 32262.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 41510 and 41513, Education Code. Reference: Sections 41510 and 41512, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 21.5 (sections 11987-11987.7) and section filed 1-19-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-19-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New subchapter 21.5 (sections 11987-11987.7) and section refiled 5-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 5-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-12-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New subchapter 21.5 (sections 11987-11987.7) and section refiled 10-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New subchapter 21.5 (sections 11987-11987.7) and section refiled 2-16-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-16-2007 (Register 2007, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-16-2007 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 6-18-2007 and filed 7-31-2007 (Register 2007, No. 31).

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§ 11980. Teacher Eligibility.

In addition to those teachers identified in Education Code section 99233, teachers who are employed in a public school, who hold a multiple-subject credential, and whose primary assignment is to teach in a classroom that is not self-contained shall be eligible to receive instruction in:

(a) Mathematics if their primary teaching assignment is mathematics, science, or both;

(b) Reading if their primary teaching assignment is reading/language arts, social science, or both.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Section 99233, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 21 (sections 11980-11986) and section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Renumbering of former section 11980 to section 11982 and renumbering and amendment of former section 11981 to section 11980 filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11981.3. Funding Allocation for Teachers of English Learners.

(a) Program funds issued to an LEA for the 40-hour English learner (EL) professional development for teachers of EL pupils shall be used for the EL professional development program described in Education Code section 99237.5. If an LEA has any remaining program funds after paying for EL professional development, then those funds shall be spent for additional EL professional development pursuant to Education Code section 99237.5 or for other professional development which focuses on improving the delivery of mathematics or reading/language arts instruction to EL pupils.

(b) At the end of each state fiscal year, the CDE shall accrue any remaining balance in the appropriations for this program until funding reverts for a state fiscal year. Accrued funding shall be used only to pay for training completed during the same state fiscal year in which the funding was appropriated. From funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act for Education Code section 99237.5 in a given state fiscal year, the CDE shall allocate accrued funding as follows:

(1) Claims for EL training that are postmarked or faxed to the CDE by November 15th of the following state fiscal year and that meet at least one of the three funding criteria specified in Education Code section 99237.5(c) shall receive first priority for funding. An LEA shall indicate on the claim each criterion under which it qualifies for priority in funding. If funding is insufficient to fully fund all of these claims, then the CDE shall prorate the funds. The proration shall consist of first dividing the funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act by the product of $1,250 and the total number of teachers who received EL training as reflected in these first priority claims. The resulting number shall then be multiplied by 100 to determine the maximum percentage of an LEA's trained teachers for which reimbursement may be made pursuant to this subdivision. As it deems necessary, the CDE may adjust the percentage, which shall apply equally to all LEAs, to ensure that the amount appropriated in the annual Budget Act is not exceeded.

(2) If funding remains after paying all the claims specified in subdivision (b)(1), then claims for EL training that are postmarked or faxed to the CDE by November 15th of the following state fiscal year and that do not meet any of the funding criteria specified in Education Code section 99237.5(c) shall receive second priority for funding. If funding is insufficient to fully fund all of these claims, then the CDE shall prorate the funds. The proration shall consist of first dividing the remaining funds by the product of $1,250 and the total number of teachers who received EL training as reflected in these second priority claims. The resulting number shall then be multiplied by 100 to determine the maximum percentage of an LEA's trained teachers for which reimbursement may be made pursuant to this subdivision. As it deems necessary, the CDE may adjust the percentage, which shall apply equally to all LEAs, to ensure that the amount appropriated in the annual Budget Act is not exceeded.

(3) If funding remains after paying all the claims specified in subdivisions (b)(1) and (b)(2), then claims for EL training that are postmarked or faxed to the CDE after November 15th of the following state fiscal year shall be funded on a first-come-first-served basis according to the date the claim is postmarked or faxed and provided the claim is postmarked or faxed by the second March 1st date after the November 15th date in this subdivision. If funding is insufficient to fully fund all the claims received on the same day, then the CDE shall prorate the funds. The proration shall consist of first dividing the remaining funds by the product of $1,250 and the total number of teachers who received EL training as reflected in the claims received by the CDE on that day. The resulting number shall then be multiplied by 100 to determine the maximum percentage of an LEA's trained teachers for which reimbursement may be made pursuant to this subdivision. As it deems necessary, the CDE may adjust the percentage, which shall apply equally to all LEAs, to ensure that the amount appropriated in the annual Budget Act is not exceeded.

(c) If a teacher elects to count the completion of 40-hours EL professional development towards the 80 hours of follow-up professional development described in Education Code section 99237, the LEA may request $1,250 reimbursement after the teacher has completed the 40-hours EL professional development and another $1,250 reimbursement after the teacher has completed the remaining 40 hours of the 80 hours of follow-up professional development. Of these amounts, the LEA may issue an individual teacher stipend up to $500 after completion of the 40-hours EL professional development and up to another $500 after completion of the remaining 40 hours of the 80 hours of the follow-up professional development.

(d) A claim transmitted to the CDE by facsimile during the hours of 12:00 midnight to 5 p.m. is deemed faxed on the date received. A claim that begins transmission on or after 5:01 p.m. is deemed faxed on the next regular business day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99233, 99234 and 99237.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11981.5. Funding Limitations.

(a) Funding for training pursuant to Education Code section 99237 shall be limited to one 120-hour sequence of professional development divided into 40 hours of initial training and 80 hours of follow-up professional development per subject area for each teacher eligible to receive instruction as set forth in Education Code section 99233 and California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 11980. In addition to the funding available under Education Code section 99237, funding for EL training pursuant to Education Code section 99237.5 is limited to a total of 40 hours for each teacher of EL pupils.

(b) Program funding shall be limited to one training per subject area for each paraprofessional and instructional aide eligible to receive instruction as set forth in Education Code section 99233.

(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall also award funding pursuant to Education Code section 99234 for additional professional development training to eligible teachers if any of the following conditions applies:

(1) The LEA has adopted a new instructional materials program and approved training is available for the new program;

(2) The teacher's assignment has changed; or

(3) The teacher's course assignment has changed to an area in which the teacher has not previously received the applicable training.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99233, 99234, 99237 and 99237.5, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 11985 to section 11981.5, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11981. Funding Allocation for Program Training Pursuant to Education Code Section 99237.

(a) Funds issued to a Local Educational Agency (LEA) for mathematics or reading/language arts training pursuant to Education Code section 99237 shall be used for expenses related to program training in accordance with that section. If an LEA has any remaining program funds after paying for program training, then those funds shall be spent for additional program training pursuant to Education Code section 99237 or for other professional development related to mathematics or reading/language arts.

(b) At the end of each state fiscal year, the California Department of Education (CDE) shall accrue any remaining balance in the appropriations for this program until funding reverts for a state fiscal year. Accrued funding shall be used only to pay for training completed during the same state fiscal year in which the accrued funding was appropriated. CDE shall allocate accrued funding pursuant to Education Code section 99234.

(c) Current-year funding shall be allocated in accordance with Education Code section 99234(e).

(d) Reimbursement for program training is limited to those teachers who provide direct instruction to pupils on either a part-time or full-time basis.

(e) Of the $1,000 stipend per qualified training that an LEA may pay a teacher, no more than $500 may be paid upon completion of the 40 hours of initial training, and no more than $500 may be paid upon completion of the 80 hours of follow-up professional development.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99233, 99234 and 99237, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 11-4-2004; operative 11-4-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 45).

4. Renumbering of former section 11981 to section 11980 and renumbering of former section 11982 to section 11981, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11982.5. Local Educational Agencies as a Consortium.

For purposes of the Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program, a county office of education may coordinate a consortium of school districts that functions as a single LEA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99231, 99237 and 99237.5, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 11986 to new section 11982.5 filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11982. Local Education Agencies' Assurances of Compliance.

In addition to the assurances specified in Education Code section 99237(a), an LEA applying for funding from the Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program shall provide assurances to the California State Board of Education (SBE) that:

(a) It has read and is familiar with the regulations governing the program, which include California Code of Regulations, title 5, sections 11980 through 11985.6;

(b) It will retain and provide all information, including preprogram and postprogram pupil achievement data, required for the interim and final reports to the Legislature as required by Education Code section 99237.5 and 99240; and

(c) It will retain all records related to the professional development provided to participants in the program for no less than five years, and that these records will include, but not be limited to:

(1) The number of hours of training attended;

(2) Attendence records;

(3) Subject content;

(4) The dates of each training session taken by teachers, instructional aides, and paraprofessionals; and

(5) The name/s of the providers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99233, 99234, 99237, 99237.5 and 99240, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Renumbering of former section 11982 to section 11981 and renumbering and amendment of former section 11980 to section 11982, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11983.5. Definition of Instructional Materials Otherwise Authorized by the California State Board of Education.

(a) As used in Education Code section 99231(c), instructional materials “otherwise authorized” by the SBE include basic instructional materials as defined in Education Code section 60010(a) that have been determined to be in alignment with applicable content standards through a petition approved by the SBE after May 1, 2000, pursuant to Education Code section 60200(g).

(b) In addition, if the instructional materials program used by the LEA is a basic reading/language arts program (RLA), the instructional materials shall be deemed to be “otherwise authorized” provided the LEA certifies all of the following to the CDE prior to receiving the funding:

(1) The instructional materials were purchased by the district prior to the 2002 Reading/Language Arts/English Language Development Adoption (RLA/ELD);

(2) The LEA has in place specially designed instructional materials (component) to address the needs of EL pupils that is comparable to the instructional materials (component) approved and contained in the RLA/ELD programs adopted in January 2002 as approved by the SBE;

(3) The LEA's specially designed component to address the needs of EL pupils has been approved by the CDE for legal and social compliance pursuant to Education Code sections 60040-60048 and the SBE's “Standards for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Social Content” (2000 Edition) which is incorporated by reference; and

(4) The publishers have met all the requirements of Education Code section 60061, as applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Section 99231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2002 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2002 (Register 2002, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-28-2002 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 10-24-2002 and filed 12-10-2002 (Register 2002, No. 50).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11983. Instructional Materials.

(a) Instructional materials used by an LEA for courses usually taught in grades kindergarten through 8, including algebra, must be adopted by the SBE unless otherwise authorized by the SBE. Non-adopted instructional materials are occasionally authorized for purchase and use by districts pursuant to the general waiver authority under Education Code sections 33050-33053 or the petition process under the authority of Education Code section 60200(g). Instructional materials used by an LEA for courses usually taught in grades 9 through 12, including algebra II and geometry, must be adopted by the governing board of the LEA.

(b) An LEA participating in the Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program must provide each pupil with currently adopted instructional materials that are aligned to the state content standards in mathematics. An LEA participating in the program must provide each pupil with currently adopted instructional materials that are aligned to the state content standards in English/language arts in accordance with Education Code section 99237(a)(3)(A) and (B).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99237 and 99237.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11984.5. Curriculum Review of the Initial Forty Hours.

(a) Each training curriculum for training related to the initial forty hours of instruction described in Education Code section 99237 shall undergo a formal review process before being approved by the SBE. The review shall be based on Education Code section 99237, subdivisions (a)(2), (a)(4), and (b), California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 11984, and subdivision (c) of this section.

(b) The formal review process shall include a review panel consisting of two or more reviewers designated by the SBE and acting under its direction. To be a qualified reviewer, a reviewer shall have knowledge of information related to mathematics or reading, as applicable, including:

(1) Academic content standards;

(2) Curriculum frameworks;

(3) Instructional and teaching strategies included in the SBE adopted and standards-aligned core and ancillary instructional materials;

(4) Current and confirmed scientific research; and

(5) Linkage between curriculum and assessment with the use of standardized tests, curriculum-embedded assessments, the STAR system, the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), and CAHSEE for diagnostic information related to all pupils.

(c) The review panel shall review each training curriculum submission for its ability to produce the following learning outcomes for participants:

(1) Knowledge of grade level mathematics standards or English/language arts standards, including the ability to effectively teach such standards;

(2) Knowledge and understanding of how standards are supported through the curriculum frameworks in regard to differentiating instruction through universal access and teaching instructional strategies related to mathematics or reading/language arts;

(3) Knowledge and understanding of current and confirmed scientific research and various technology resources with regard to teaching mathematics or reading/language arts;

(4) Knowledge and understanding of the components of the STAR program and how student results impact and inform instruction;

(5) Familiarity with key reference materials included in the instructional materials;

(6) Knowledge and understanding of the use of daily lesson guides;

(7) Knowledge and understanding of how to teach all key instructional components;

(8) Familiarity with effective use of additional program support materials for all pupils, including but not limited to accelerated and advanced learners, EL pupils and pupils with exceptional needs; and

(9) Knowledge and understanding of how to analyze assessments included in the instructional materials for more effective instruction.

(d) If the review panel determines that the training curriculum meets the requirements referenced in this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend approval of the curriculum to the SBE.

(e) If the review panel determines that the prospective provider's curriculum does not meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall confer with the prospective provider to correct deficiencies for resubmission. The review panel shall confer with the prospective provider on as many occasions as the review panel deems productive. Thereafter, if the prospective provider's curriculum is deemed to meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend to the SBE that the prospective provider's curriculum be approved.

(f) In addition to any other lawful consideration, the SBE may base its approval or disapproval of a training curriculum upon any of the items referenced in this section or the recommendation of the review panel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Section 99237, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11984.6. Training Providers of the Initial Forty Hours.

(a) Each prospective training provider who seeks to provide training related to the initial forty hours of instruction described in Education Code section 99237 shall submit a written proposal to the SBE or its designee that includes the following:

(1) A complete, annotated, and scripted instructor's training curriculum notebook or manual which includes a timed agenda, all of the overheads or Power Point presentations used by the provider and instructor, and all materials to be included for each grade level or program/course level;

(2) A statement describing whether the training curriculum described in subdivision (a)(1) is either:

(A) Owned by the prospective provider; or

(B) Being used with the express written consent of the party that owns it.

(3) A statement identifying whether the training curriculum described in subdivision (a)(1) has already been approved by the SBE and, if so, the date of the SBE meeting;

(4) A provision that each attendee will be provided with a participant notebook or manual with required readings;

(5) A provision that a complete set of adopted grade level or program or course level materials, including both teacher and student as well as electronic components, will be available at each training session;

(6) A provision that participants will have an opportunity to make up the minimum time requirements of the training by providing the LEA with the provider's web page and/or training calendar, when available;

(7) A description of the training delivery methods, table and room set-up, and classroom structures that support adult learning theory and optimal learning;

(8) A descriptive breakdown of instructional time as follows:

(A) Thirty percent for presentation and direct instruction of academic content standards, curriculum framework, and approved instructional material's core and ancillary components, including universal access components;

(B) Forty percent for demonstrations and modeling of key routines to illustrate instructional strategies that ensure all pupils master the academic content standards, with emphasis on EL pupils and pupils with exceptional needs; and

(C) Thirty percent for practice, planning instruction based on data and student work, small and large group discussion, and other participant activities to reinforce learning.

(9) A provision that the ratio of participants to instructor(s) will not exceed 35 to 1;

(10) An estimate of the number of authorized instructors to deliver training over the next five years;

(11) A description of how it will collaborate with the LEA in planning and delivering the training which also ensures that the superintendent or his/her designee will be present during the training;

(12) A description of whether it plans to offer alternative training formats or delivery models to small, remote, or rural LEAs, including the option of webcast training;

(13) Evidence of the prospective provider's experience and qualifications to deliver its training curriculum, which may include evaluation data from past trainings and information demonstrating knowledge of state and federal programs, sanction and intervention processes, special education and EL pupils, and assessment literacy;

(14) Documentation of each lead instructor's experience and qualifications to deliver training;

(15) A description of its instructor selection and training process, including but not limited to how instructors are selected and trained to deliver its curriculum;

(16) A provision that attendance data will be collected and provided to the LEA, including the number of teachers, by credential type, who have received training on its curriculum;

(17) A provision that when major updates or revisions occur with curriculum, the prospective provider will not use the new material until after the material has been submitted for review pursuant to sections 11984 and 11984.5 and approved by the SBE; and

(18) A provision that it has read and will comply with the Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program regulations found in California Code of Regulations, title 5, sections 11980 through 11985.6, as applicable.

(b) Each prospective training provider's written proposal shall undergo review by a review panel consisting of two or more reviewers designated by the SBE and acting under its direction. The review panel shall evaluate whether the prospective provider's written proposal contains each of the items identified in subdivision (a) and whether the written proposal demonstrates the prospective provider's ability to effectively deliver training. To be a qualified reviewer, a reviewer shall have knowledge of information related to mathematics or reading, as applicable, including:

(1) Academic content standards;

(2) Curriculum frameworks;

(3) Instructional and teaching strategies included in the SBE adopted and standards-aligned core and ancillary instructional materials;

(4) Current and confirmed scientific research; and

(5) Assessment linkage to curriculum.

(c) If the review panel determines that the prospective provider's written proposal satisfies the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend to the SBE that the prospective provider be approved as a provider.

(d) If the review panel determines that the prospective provider's written proposal does not meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall confer with prospective provider to correct deficiencies for resubmission. The review panel shall confer with the prospective provider on as many occasions as the review panel deems productive. Thereafter, if the prospective provider's written proposal is deemed to meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend to the SBE that the prospective provider be approved as a provider.

(e) In addition to any other lawful consideration, the SBE may base its approval or disapproval of a prospective provider upon any of the items listed in this section or the recommendation of the review panel.

(f) A provider approved by the SBE pursuant to this section is only authorized to provide training using the training curriculum it submitted pursuant to subdivision (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99237 and 99240, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11984. Training Curriculum for the Initial Forty Hours.

Training curriculum for training related to the initial forty hours of instruction described in Education Code section 99237 shall be based on the criteria contained in Education Code section 99237, subdivisions (a) and (b), and the requirements of this section. The owner of the training curriculum shall submit its curriculum to SBE or its designee for approval by the SBE and include the following:

(a) Instructional strategies designed to help all pupils gain mastery of the California academic content standards, with special emphasis on EL pupils and pupils with exceptional needs;

(b) A thorough review of the curriculum framework and academic content standards related to teaching mathematics or reading/language arts;

(c) Current and confirmed scientific research findings related to the instructional practices for mathematics or reading/language arts;

(d) Readings and discussions of other pertinent materials which address the value of the diagnostic nature of standardized tests, the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) system, and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE); and

(e) A thorough review of the adopted standards-based instructional materials program, which emphasizes the following:

(1) The material that is taught during the first six to eight weeks of instruction; and

(2) Instructional strategies that use the universal access and English language development (ELD) components of the program so that teachers will know and understand when and how to use them according to the instructional needs of all students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Section 99237, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 11. Special Programs > Subchapter 21. Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program > § 11985.5. Curriculum Review of English Learner Professional Development.
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§ 11985.5. Curriculum Review of English Learner Professional Development.

(a) Each training curriculum for training pursuant to Education Code section 99327.5 shall undergo a formal review process before being approved by the SBE. The review shall be based on Education Code section 99237.5, subdivisions (a)(4) and (b), California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 11985, and subdivision (c) of this section.

(b) The formal review process shall include a review panel consisting of two or more reviewers designated by the SBE and acting under its direction. To be a qualified reviewer, a reviewer shall have experience teaching EL pupils and have knowledge of information related to mathematics or reading, as applicable, including:

(1) Academic content standards and ELD standards;

(2) Curriculum frameworks;

(3) Instructional and teaching strategies included in the SBE adopted and standards-aligned core and ancillary instructional materials;

(4) Current and confirmed scientific research and current and confirmed scientific research related to EL pupils;

(5) Certified supplemental materials for English learners; and

(6) Linkage between curriculum and assessment with the use of standardized tests, curriculum-embedded assessments, the STAR system, CELDT, and CAHSEE for diagnostic information related to EL pupils.

(c) The review panel shall review each training curriculum submission for its ability to produce the following learning outcomes for participants:

(1) Knowledge and understanding of the language and content demands required for EL pupils to access grade level appropriate academic content standards and ELD standards;

(2) Knowledge and understanding of how standards are supported through the curriculum frameworks in regard to differentiating instruction through universal access related to mathematics or reading/language arts for EL pupils;

(3) Knowledge and understanding of current and confirmed scientific EL research with regard to teaching mathematics or reading/language arts and ELD, including how to apply this research to classroom practice in order to increase student learning and language acquisition;

(4) Knowledge and understanding of how to analyze and use data from multiple measures, including the components of the STAR program, CELDT, and curriculum-embedded assessments and how student results impact and inform instruction for EL pupils;

(5) Knowledge and understanding of how to plan and teach ELD and monitor student progress at each level of English proficiency;

(6) Knowledge and understanding of how to teach the ELD components of the SBE adopted instructional materials for kindergarten through grade eight or standards-aligned instructional materials for grades nine through twelve;

(7) Demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently teach content standards using ELD standards and methodology to scaffold;

(8) Knowledge and understanding of oral language development, vocabulary development, and writing development;

(9) Knowledge and understanding of effective comprehension and instructional strategies to teach content through text and lesson analysis that support EL pupils in language development; and

(10) Knowledge and understanding of early intervention techniques for pupils experiencing difficulty.

(d) If the review panel determines that the training curriculum meets the requirements referenced in this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend approval of the curriculum to the SBE.

(e) If the review panel determines that the prospective provider's curriculum does not meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall confer with the prospective provider to correct deficiencies for resubmission. The review panel shall confer with the prospective provider on as many occasions as the review panel deems productive. Thereafter, if the prospective provider's curriculum is deemed to meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend to the SBE that the prospective provider's curriculum be approved.

(f) In addition to any other lawful consideration, the SBE may base its approval or disapproval of a training curriculum upon any of the items referenced in this section or the recommendation of the review panel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Section 99237.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11985.6. Training Providers of English Learner Professional Development.

(a) Each prospective training provider who seeks to provide training pursuant to Education Code section 99237.5 shall submit a written proposal to the SBE or its designee that includes the following:

(1) A complete, annotated, and scripted instructor's training curriculum notebook or manual which includes a timed agenda, all of the overheads or Power Point presentations used by the provider and instructor, and all materials to be included for each grade level, grade span, or program/course level;

(2) A statement describing whether the training curriculum described in subdivision (a)(1) is either:

(A) Owned by the prospective provider; or

(B) Being used with the express written consent of the party that owns it.

(3) A statement identifying whether the training curriculum described in subdivision (a)(1) has already been approved by the SBE and, if so, the date of the SBE meeting;

(4) A provision that each attendee will be provided with a participant notebook or manual with required readings;

(5) A provision that participants will have an opportunity to make up the minimum time requirements of the training by providing the LEA with the provider's web page and/or training calendar, when available;

(6) A description of the training delivery methods, table and room set-up, and classroom structures that support adult learning theory and optimal learning;

(7) A description of how the training design will equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to be fully prepared to use their standards-based SBE adopted instructional materials or standards-aligned instructional materials to teach EL pupils at their academic and language proficiency levels;

(8) A descriptive breakdown of instructional time as follows:

(A) Thirty percent for presentation and direct instruction of current and confirmed scientific research as related to the effective instruction of English learners, including the use of levels of language proficiency and the ELD standards to scaffold instruction, allowing access to core, grade-level content area instruction;

(B) Forty percent for demonstrations and modeling of key routines to illustrate instructional strategies that include whole and small group differentiated instruction by English language proficiency levels to ensure EL pupils' mastery of mathematics and English/language arts content standards, ELD standards, and academic language proficiency; and

(C) Thirty percent for practice, planning instruction based upon data and student work, small and large group discussion, and other participant activities to reinforce learning.

(9) A provision that the ratio of participants to instructor(s) does not exceed 35 to 1;

(10) An estimate of the number of authorized instructors to deliver training over the next five years;

(11) A description of how it will collaborate with the LEA in planning and delivering the training which also ensures that the superintendent or his/her designee will be present during the training;

(12) A description of whether it plans to offer alternative training formats or delivery models to small, remote, or rural LEAs, including the option of webcast training;

(13) Evidence of the prospective provider's experience and qualifications to deliver its training curriculum, which may include:

(A) Evaluation data from past trainings;

(B) Information demonstrating knowledge of state and federal programs, including sanction and intervention processes, and how they support and relate to EL academic achievement;

(C) Knowledge of standards-based SBE adopted instructional materials or standards-aligned instructional materials; and

(D) Knowledge of certified supplemental materials for English learners adopted pursuant to the Budget Act of 2004 and pursuant to Chapter 79 of the Statutes of 2006.

(14) Documentation of each lead instructor's experience and qualifications to deliver EL training;

(15) A description of its instructor selection and training process, including but not limited to how instructors are selected and trained to deliver its curriculum;

(16) A provision that attendance data will be collected and provided to the LEA, including the number of teachers, by credential type, who have received training on its curriculum;

(17) A provision that when major updates or revisions occur with curriculum, the prospective provider will not use the new materials until after the material has been submitted for review pursuant to sections 11985 and 11985.5 and approved by the SBE; and

(18) A provision that it has read and will comply with the Mathematics and Reading Professional Development Program regulations found in California Code of Regulations, title 5, sections 11980 through 11985.6, as applicable.

(b) Each prospective training provider's written proposal shall undergo review by a review panel consisting of two or more reviewers designated by the SBE and acting under its direction. The review panel shall evaluate whether the prospective provider's written proposal contains each of the items identified in subdivision (a) and whether the written proposal demonstrates the prospective provider's ability to effectively deliver training. To be a qualified reviewer, a reviewer shall have experience teaching EL pupils and have knowledge and information related to mathematics or reading, as applicable, including:

(1) Academic content standards and ELD standards;

(2) Curriculum frameworks;

(3) Instructional and teaching strategies included in the SBE adopted and standards-aligned core and ancillary instructional materials;

(4) Current and confirmed scientific research and current and confirmed scientific research related to EL pupils;

(5) Certified supplemental materials for English learners; and

(6) Linkage between curriculum and assessment with the use of standardized tests, curriculum-embedded assessments, the STAR system, CELDT, and CAHSEE for diagnostic information related to EL pupils.

(c) If the review panel determines that the prospective provider's written proposal satisfies the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend to the SBE that the prospective provider be approved as a provider.

(d) If the review panel determines that the prospective provider's written proposal does not meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall confer with the prospective provider to correct deficiencies for resubmission. The review panel shall confer with the prospective provider on as many occasions as the review panel deems productive. Thereafter, if the prospective provider's written proposal is deemed to meet the requirements of this section based on documented findings, the review panel shall recommend to the SBE that the prospective provider be approved as a provider.

(e) In addition to any other lawful consideration, the SBE may base its approval or disapproval of a prospective provider upon any of the items listed in this section or the recommendation of the review panel.

(f) A provider approved by the SBE pursuant to this section is only authorized to provide training using the training curriculum it submitted pursuant to subdivision (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 99237.5 and 99240, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11985. Training Curriculum for English Learner Professional Development.

Training curriculum related to the EL professional development described in Education Code section 99237.5 shall be based on the criteria contained in Education Code section 99237.5, subdivisions (a) and (b), and the requirements of this section. The owner of the training curriculum shall submit its curriculum to SBE or its designee for approval by the SBE and include the following:

(a) Foundational knowledge specifically designed to assist EL pupils to attain a high level of English language proficiency and mastery of the California mathematics and English/language arts academic content standards that emphasizes the following:

(1) Instructional strategies using SBE adopted instructional materials for kindergarten through grade eight, standards-aligned instructional materials for grades nine through twelve, and certified supplemental materials for English learners to assist teachers in understanding when and how to use them to address the instructional needs of all EL pupils;

(2) A thorough review of the specific sections of the curriculum frameworks that pertain to EL pupils, academic content standards, and ELD standards;

(3) Current and confirmed scientific research related to the instructional practices for EL pupils;

(4) Readings and discussions of other pertinent materials related to the language and literacy of EL pupils which address the value of the diagnostic nature of standardized tests, the STAR system, the CELDT, curriculum-embedded assessments, and the CAHSEE; and

(5) Essential components of a comprehensive program of ELD that include actively developing all domains of language, addressing various levels of English proficiency and academic English while creating a supportive learning environment for language learning.

(b) ELD instruction designed to meet the language and academic instructional needs of EL pupils that emphasizes the following:

(1) Effective use of the ELD components of the SBE adopted instructional materials for kindergarten through grade eight specifically designed to help teachers of EL pupils understand ELD content;

(2) Current and confirmed scientific research findings related to the instructional practices for second language learning;

(3) A thorough understanding of different levels of English language proficiency and how to plan instruction for each level;

(4) The planning of ELD instruction to effectively and efficiently use ELD standards and certified supplemental materials for English learners as tools for ELD instruction; and

(5) Development of vocabulary and language structures for purposeful oral and written communication that emphasizes structured opportunities for practice.

(c) Reading/language arts and content area instruction to help teachers of EL pupils understand and apply knowledge of linguistic structures to SBE adopted instructional materials for kindergarten through grade eight, standards-aligned instructional materials for grades nine through twelve, and certified supplemental materials for English learners that emphasizes the following:

(1) Knowledge of reading/language arts instruction to support EL pupils in oral language development, vocabulary development, and writing development;

(2) A thorough review and analysis of linguistic features;

(3) Contrastive analysis that leads to understanding the transfer of skills and concepts from one language to another;

(4) Text and lesson analysis for language and content demands; and

(5) Analysis of second language markers in oral and written language production to inform instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Section 99237.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Designation of existing section as subsection (a), new subsections (b)-(e) and amendment of Note filed 11-4-2004; operative 11-4-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 45).

4. Renumbering of former section 11985 to new section 11981.5 and new section 11985 filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11986. Eligible Local Educational Agencies. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99236, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44579.5, 99231 and 99237(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2002 as an emergency; operative 3-25-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-2002 order transmitted to OAL 7-3-2002 and filed 8-15-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).

3. Renumbering of former section 11986 to new section 11982.5 filed 11-19-2007; operative 11-19-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 47).

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§ 11991.1. Defining Significant Progress/Continuance of Reading First Funding.

(a) In order to continue to receive Reading First Funding, a local educational agency (LEA) must achieve “significant progress” which is defined as having at least half of the LEA's Reading First schools, which have an RFAI, achieve an RFAI that is above one standard deviation below the mean on the RFAI for the LEA's cohort.

(b) A cohort is made up of all the LEAs that were funded in the same round of subgrant competition.

(c) Cohort One is defined as all of the LEAs in the round of subgrant competition that was funded commencing November 13, 2002.

(d) For Cohort One, if a LEA fails to make significant progress after the fifth year of implementation, the California Department of Education (CDE) shall notify the LEA that it will not be funded for the next year of implementation.

(e) For all other cohorts, if a LEA fails to make significant progress after the fourth year of implementation, CDE shall notify the LEA that it will not be funded for the next year of implementation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001, 12032 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 51700, Education Code; and 20 USC 6362 (Title I, Part B, federal No Child Left Behind Act).

History

1. New section filed 10-23-2006; operative 11-22-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43).

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§ 11991.2. Appeal Process.

(a) For Cohort One, if an LEA fails to make significant progress after the fifth year of implementation, or for all other cohorts, if an LEA fails to make significant progress after the fourth year of implementation, CDE shall notify them in writing that they will not be funded for the next year of implementation (defunding determination). Such notice shall also include information regarding the LEA's ability to appeal the defunding determination.

(b) If an LEA chooses to appeal the defunding determination, the following process shall be adhered to:

(1) Within 30 days of receipt of the defunding determination notification, the LEA shall file a written request for appeal with the CDE. The request shall include an explanation of the basis for the appeal and any supporting documentation.

(2) Upon receipt of an LEA appeal, the CDE shall have 30 days to investigate the appeal. CDE shall have the right to request the LEA to provide additional or clarifying information. CDE shall also have the right to reasonably extend the investigation period for up to an additional 30 days, if in its opinion, more time is required to complete a thorough review of the appeal and supporting documents.

(3) Upon completion of its investigation, CDE shall make a recommendation to the SBE to either uphold or deny the LEA's appeal, including the reasons for such recommendation. CDE shall also notify the LEA that its investigation is complete and that the recommendation has been forwarded to the SBE.

(4) The SBE shall consider the recommendation at the earliest regularly scheduled SBE meeting at which the appeal can be placed on the Agenda.

(c) An LEA involved in the appeal process may continue to offer the Reading First program while the appeal is being considered and a final determination achieved.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001, 12032 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 51700, Education Code; and 20 USC 6362 (Title I, Part B, federal No Child Left Behind Act).

History

1. New section filed 10-23-2006; operative 11-22-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43).

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§ 11991. Reading First Achievement Index.

(a) The California Reading First Plan, approved by the United States Department of Education on August 23, 2002, requires the development of criteria to determine progress for Reading First local educational agencies (LEAs). To comply with this requirement, the Reading First Achievement Index (RFAI) was created. The RFAI is an annually calculated numerical index of a school's reading achievement in kindergarten through grade three, and comprises weighted test results from the following assessments:

(1) The Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR), California Standards Test (CST) in English language arts, for grades two and three. Each of these assessments is weighted as 30 percent of a school's RFAI, for a total of 60 percent;

(2) The STAR norm-referenced subtests in reading, language arts, and spelling for grade three. The reading subtest is weighted as 6 percent, the language arts subtest as 2 percent, and the spelling subtest as 2 percent of a school's RFAI, for a total of 10 percent; and

(3) The Reading First End-of-Year Reading Assessments in either English or Spanish for kindergarten through grade three. The kindergarten and grade three assessments are each weighted as 5 percent of a school's RFAI, and grade one and two assessments are each weighted as 10 percent of a school's RFAI, for a total of 30 percent.

(b) If a school does not have test results as specified in section 11991(a), due to either not having classrooms in one or more of the primary grade levels, kindergarten through grade three, or having less than 11 students in any grade level, the LEA's mean values on those missing data elements will be used to calculate the school's RFAI.

(c) If a school does not submit test results for any of the assessments specified in section 11991(a), a value of zero will be used for that data element to calculate the school's RFAI.

(d) If a school does not have at least 45 percent of the RFAI weights specified in section 11991(a), an RFAI will not be calculated for that school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001, 12032 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 51700, Education Code; and 20 USC 6361 (Title I, Part B, federal No Child Left Behind Act).

History

1. New subchapter 22.5 (sections 11991-11991.2) and section filed 10-23-2006; operative 11-22-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43).

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§ 11990. Funding Allocation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001, 12032 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 USC 6361 et seq. (Title I, Part B, federal No Child Left Behind Act), California's Approved Reading First Plan as approved by the United States Department of Education on August 23, 2002; Chapter 730, Statutes of 2002; and Section 51700, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 22 (section 11990) and section filed 4-21-2003 as an emergency; operative 4-21-2003 (Register 2003, No. 17). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-19-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer of subchapter 22 and section by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2004, No. 32).

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§ 11992. Provisions.

(a) A California public elementary or secondary school is “persistently dangerous” if, in each of three consecutive fiscal years, one of the following criteria has been met:

(1) For a school of fewer than 300 enrolled students, the number of incidents of firearm violations committed by non-students on school grounds during school hours or during a school-sponsored activity, plus the number of student expulsions for any of the violations delineated in subsection (b) is greater than three.

(2) For a larger school, the number of incidents of firearm violations committed by non-students on school grounds during school hours or during a school-sponsored activity, plus the number of student expulsions for any of the violations delineated in subsection (b) is greater than one per 100 enrolled students or a fraction thereof.

(b) Applicable violations include:

(1) Assault or battery upon a school employee (Education Code section 48915(a)(5));

(2) Brandishing a knife (Education Code section 48915(c)(2));

(3) Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense (Education Code section 48915(a)(1));

(4) Hate violence (Education Code section 48900.3);

(5) Possessing, selling or furnishing a firearm (Education Code section 48915(c)(1));

(6) Possession of an explosive (Education Code section 48915(c)(5));

(7) Robbery or extortion (Education Code section 48915(a)(4));

(8) Selling a controlled substance (Education Code section 48915(c)(3)); and

(9) Sexual assault or sexual battery (Education Code section 48915(c)(4)).

(c) In instances where a student committed a violation enumerated in subsection (b) for which expulsion proceedings would have been instituted, but is no longer a student and therefore cannot be expelled, that violation must be reported in the total number of incidents and expulsions referenced in subsection (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; Reference: Sections 48900.3, 48915(a)(1), 48915(a)(4), 48915(a)(5), 48915(c)(1), 48915(c)(2), 48915(c)(3), 48915(c)(4) and 48915(c)(5), Education Code; Public Law 107-110, Title IX, Part E, Subpart 2, Section 9532; and 20 USC Section 7912.

History

1. New subchapter 23 (sections 11992-11994) and section filed 6-23-2005; operative 7-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

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§ 11993. Definitions.

(a) “Assault” means an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another (Penal Code section 240).

(b) “Battery” means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another (Penal Code section 242).

(c) “Controlled substance” means all controlled substances listed in chapter 2 of division 10 of the Health and Safety Code (commencing with section 11053).

(d) “Firearm” means handgun, rifle, shotgun or other type of firearm (section 921(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code).

(e) “Firearm violation” means unlawfully bringing or possessing a firearm, as defined in subsection (d), on school grounds or during a school-sponsored activity.

(f) “Explosive” means a destructive device (title 18, section 921(a)(4), United States Code).

(g) “Expulsion” means an expulsion ordered by the local educational agency's governing board regardless of whether it is suspended, modified, or stipulated.

(h) “Extortion” means acts described in Penal Code sections 71, 518, and 519.

(i) “Fiscal year” means the period of July 1 through June 30 (Education Code section 37200).

(j) “Hate violence” means any act punishable under Penal Code section 422.6.

(k) An “incident” of a firearm violation by non-student(s) for the purpose of section 11992 is an event on school grounds during school hours, or at a school-sponsored activity, involving a person or persons not enrolled in the school who unlawfully brings or possesses a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other type of firearm. An event shall be counted as a single incident when it happens at the same time in the same location, regardless of the number of non-students involved. School site administrators or designees are responsible for documenting the incident and reporting the incident to the local educational agency (LEA) staff who are responsible for collecting expulsion data.

(l) “Knife” means any dirk, dagger, or other weapon with a fixed, sharpened blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade longer than 3 ½ inches, a folding knife with a blade that locks into place, or a razor with an unguarded blade.

(m) “Non-student” means a person, regardless of age, not enrolled in the school or program reporting the violation.

(n) “On school grounds” means the immediate area surrounding the school including, but not limited to, the school building, the gymnasium, athletic fields, and the site parking lots.

(o) “Robbery” means acts described in Penal Code sections 211 and 212.

(p) A “school sponsored activity” means any event on the grounds of the school district supervised by district staff at which students are present, including transportation to and from school.

(q) “Serious physical injury” means serious impairment of physical condition, including, but not limited to, the following: loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; a wound requiring extensive suturing; and serious disfigurement (this is the same definition as described in “serious bodily injury” in Penal Code section 243(f)(4)).

(r) “Sexual assault” means acts defined in Penal Code sections 261, 266(c), 286, 288a, 288(a-c), and 289.

(s) “Sexual battery” means acts defined in Penal Code section 243.4.

(t) “Enrolled students”, for the purpose of subsections 11992(a)(1) and 11992(a)(2), means students included in the most current California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) report for the school.

(u) “During school hours” means from thirty minutes before the initial school bell to thirty minutes after the closing school bell.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; Reference: Sections 37200 and 48915(g), Education Code; Sections 11053-11058, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 71, 211, 212, 240, 242, 243(f)(4), 243.4, 261, 266(c), 286, 288a, 288(a-c), 289, 422.6, 518 and 519, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-2005; operative 7-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

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§ 11994. Data Collection.

Local educational agencies (LEAs) will submit to the California Department of Education (CDE) the number of incidents of non-student firearm violations and student expulsions specified in section 11992 above for determining persistently dangerous schools. The CDE will use the information collected to determine if a school site meets the criteria in this subchapter. If an LEA contests the CDE's determination that one or more of its schools is persistently dangerous, the LEA may appeal that determination to the State Board of Education based on incorrect data or circumstances that caused the school to be identified as persistently dangerous, but actually increased student and teacher safety at the school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code; Reference: Public Law 107-110, Title IX, Part E, Subpart 2, Section 9532; and 20 USC Section 7912.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-2005; operative 7-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 25).

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§ 11996.1. Definitions.

For purposes of the American Indian Education Center program, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Adult” means a person over the age of 18, residing in California, and who does not attend public school in California in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12, inclusive.

(b) “AIEC” means American Indian Education Center.

(c) “AIEOC” means American Indian Education Oversight Committee.

(d) “CDE” means California Department of Education.

(e) “Existing Center” means a center that is funded under Education Code sections 33370-33383 in the most recently funded year prior to or including the year that a new AIEC Request For Applications from CDE is released.

(f) “Grant year” means the period from October 1 through September 30 of the subsequent year.

(g) “Guardian” means a person who is not the mother or father but who has custody of an American Indian pupil who is enrolled in, and attends public school in California in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12, inclusive.

(h) “Incorporated American Indian Associations” means a California American Indian governed community-based organization that has received and maintains its non-profit status from the federal government and has current articles of incorporation on file with the state of California. It also means any tribally incorporated non-profit that either maintains separate non-profit status with the federal government or uses the incorporating tribal federal designation (P.L. 93-638).

(i) “Parent” means the mother or father of an American Indian pupil who is enrolled in, and attends public school in California in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12, inclusive.

(j) “Priority” means that an existing center shall receive funding as long as the center submits an application that meets the minimum criteria for funding and the center has completed and submitted all required reports for the current funding cycle.

(k) “Pupil” means an American Indian boy or girl who is enrolled in, and attends school in California in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12, inclusive.

(l) “RFA” means Request for Application.

(m) “SSPI” means the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(n) “Service” means activities provided to promote the academic and cultural achievement of American Indian pupils as defined in Education Code section 33381.

(o) “Tribal Group” means any federally recognized tribal government including terminated California tribes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33382, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.2. American Indian Education Oversight Committee.

(a) The purpose of the AIEOC is to provide input and advice to the SSPI on all aspects of American Indian education programs established by the state. Members of the AIEOC shall possess proven knowledge of current educational policies relating to, and issues faced by, tribes and American Indian communities in California.

(b) The AIEOC members shall serve at the pleasure of the SSPI.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33370, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.3. Grant Application.

(a) For each five year funding cycle, the CDE shall release a competitive American Indian Education grant application no later than July 15. Tribal Groups or Incorporated American Indian Associations wishing to receive funds from CDE's AIEC grant program shall submit to CDE an application proposing projects responding to all requirements of law and these regulations. Original applications for 2007-08 grant year must be received by CDE 42 days from the release date of the application. All subsequent applications must be received at CDE 60 days from the release date of the application. Applications shall contain the following:

(1) Organizational chart of AIEC funded program and staff and the relationship to parent organization;

(2) Agency description and service location(s):

(3) History of cultural and educational service to the American Indian community;

(4) Demonstrated organizational capability and commitment to manage grants;

(5) Demographic profile of the proposed AIEC service area;

(6) Description of the target population including tribe (if applicable), school, community;

(7) The results of a “Comprehensive Needs Assessment,” which must include:

(A) the number of American Indian pupils enrolled at each school site, their grade levels, school or Local Education Agency's state academic performance measures for the American Indian sub-group, and free and reduced lunch count;

(B) the number of pupils to be directly served; and

(C) the needs and concerns identified by community members, collaborative partners, school staff, parents/guardians and pupils

(8) A comprehensive plan that includes:

(A) Measurable outcome objectives to meet identified needs by service category listed in Education Code section 33381.

(B) For each activity proposed to achieve the objectives stated above, applicants will provide the following:

1. description of activity;

2. total number of American Indian pupils served;

3. total number of others served;

4. number of American Indian pupils in each activity session;

5. number of others in each activity session;

6. number of hours per session; and

7. number of scheduled sessions.

(C) An implementation timeline for activities; and,

(D) A description of the manner in which culturally responsive methodologies will be incorporated into program services.

(9) Documentation of, and plans for, continuing coordination and collaboration with local school districts, local tribes, other community organizations and resources.

(10) Signed CDE - General Assurances (February 2007), American Indian Education Center Documentation Requirements (July 2007), Drug-Free Workplace (August 2005), and American Indian Education Center Commercial Tobacco-Free Certification Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (May 2007), incorporated by reference.

(11) An annual budget, including narrative.

(12) The narrative for an AIEC grant application must be limited to 20 single-sided, 8- ½ by 11 inch pages using 12 pt Arial font, with 1 inch margins.

(b) Applications shall be disqualified from consideration if they do not:

(1) Include all required sections of the proposal;

(2) Include the original signature of the Board Chairperson, Tribal Chairperson or authorized representative;

(3) Comply with the requirement that proposals be received by CDE by the due dates specified in the RFA.

(c) For each year after year one of the five-year funding cycle, agencies shall submit to CDE a continuing application that contains the following:

(1) Degree to which the objectives were met; modifications to the objectives, activities, target population, and/or implementation timeline.

(2) An annual budget including narrative.

(3) Signed CDE - General Assurances (February 2007), American Indian Education Center Documentation Requirements (July 2007), Drug-Free Workplace (August 2005), and American Indian Education Center Commercial Tobacco-Free Certification Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (May 2007), incorporated by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33370, 33381, 33383 and 62000.14, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(10) and (c)(3), transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.4. Selection of Applications for Grant Awards.

(a) Each complete application that meets the deadline for submission shall be reviewed by a panel of reviewers selected by CDE. The CDE shall establish criteria for selection of the reviewers and train the reviewers to score grant applications consistently.

(b) Applications shall be reviewed and assessed according to the degree to which the application fulfills the requirements of applicable statutes and these regulations, including:

(1) The extent to which the application is designed to promote the culture and the academic achievement of American Indian pupils as demonstrated by the alignment between identified needs and the proposed program.

(2) The extent to which the application is designed to achieve measurable outcomes that address the needs identified in the comprehensive needs assessment.

(3) The extent to which the applicant's actual and/or proposed organization structure, history of service to the American Indian community, and demonstrated organizational capacity are indicative of the ability to assure successful program implementation.

(4) The type and intensity of services to be provided to the targeted population, and the number of pupils and other participants to be served.

(5) The potential impact of the proposed service plan on pupils, their families, and other organizations in the region as evidenced by the implementation of promising practices or proven strategies.

(6) The completeness of the description of the proposed service area, including the identification of currently existing services and service deficits.

(7) The degree to which the AIEC will collaborate with the existing service-agencies as evidenced by collaborative agreements that clearly detail the responsibility of collaborating entities.

(c) All applications will be ranked according to their assessed score. Grants will be awarded on the basis of the applicant's rank and the applicant's funding priority as defined in section 11996.1(j).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33370 and 33383, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.5. Grant Recipient Funding.

(a) The CDE shall determine the amount of grant funds awarded to each grant recipient based upon an analysis of the recipient's application for funds. The factors considered in the analysis shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

(1) The comprehensive needs assessment included in the application.

(2) The scope of the project including the activities described in the applicant's comprehensive plan and the type and intensity of services proposed for the program's major activities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33382, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.6. Appeals of Grant Awards.

Applicants who wish to appeal a grant award decision shall submit a written appeal to the CDE within five working days of the posted decision for grant year 2007-08 and within seven working days in subsequent years. Appeals shall be limited to the grounds that the CDE failed to correctly apply the standards for reviewing the applications or the grant award process as specified in the regulations. The appealing applicant shall file a full and complete written appeal, including the issue(s) in dispute, the legal authority or other basis for the appeal position, and the remedy sought. CDE shall not consider incomplete appeals, late appeals or appeals that only refute the readers' comments given for technical assistance.

Any decision to revise the original score or fund the application shall be documented in writing. The CDE's decision is the final administrative action afforded the appeal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33382, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.7. Reporting Requirements.

(a) Each grant recipient shall provide an annual report to the CDE. The report shall be due 60 days from the end of the grant period, and shall contain the following information:

(1) number of pupils enrolled by grade level or age;

(2) number of pupils served by grade level or age and service type and frequency;

(3) a description of how the center meets the continued educational and cultural needs of the community that it serves;

(4) a description of the collaborative activities conducted during the year;

(5) progress made in meeting its stated objectives, including applicable program objectives as stated in Education Code section 33381;

(6) AIEC program enrolled pupil aggregated performance on state academic assessment measures;

(7) recommendations for revisions to the project and its budget based upon an analysis of the data by the grant recipient.

(b) Each grant recipient shall submit annually a report containing the results of an independent fiscal audit of expenditures. This report is due on April 30. A one time 60 day extension shall be granted if a request for the extension is made prior to April 30 and demonstrates good cause for such an extension. Grant funds may be used to pay for the preparation of these reports.

(c) The AIEC's shall submit quarterly fiscal expenditure reports. The expenditure reports shall be received by the CDE within six weeks of the end of each quarter. The reports shall be signed by the AIEC accounting officer, and will have two components:

(1) an AIEC summary report by CDE budget line item,

(2) a general ledger which shows the quarter's expenditures in detail.

(d) Failure to submit the annual report, quarterly fiscal reports, or results of the fiscal audit of expenditures by the due dates will result in a delay of the second payment for the current year and all payments for subsequent grant years until the reports are submitted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33370 and 62000.14, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.8. Fiscal and Program Monitoring.

(a) The reports received from the AIEC shall be received by the posted due dates and shall be assessed for completeness, accuracy; for use of funds as authorized in law and regulation; and for use of funds as described in the application of the AIEC. The AIEC shall correct any omissions or inaccuracies in the reports and correct any unauthorized expenditures by charging the unauthorized expenditure to a non-AIEC grant fund source.

(b) Program monitoring shall be conducted through CDE review of quarterly and annual reports, written communication, and on site reviews. When problems in implementing program services or achieving program objectives are encountered, the CDE shall schedule meetings, site visits, and/or phone calls to provide training and/or technical assistance to the grant recipient.

(c) The CDE shall provide the AIEC with a written report of any findings, including recommendations, corrective actions and a timeline for the corrective actions, if necessary.

(d) If the CDE determines that the AIEC has not met the terms of the approved application or the law or these regulations, then the AIEC shall be notified by certified mail of any such failure to comply with the terms of the application, laws or regulations. This notice shall specify the time line for corrective action. After issuance of the notice the CDE has the option to amend the time line for corrective action. If the grant recipient does not take action to bring the program into compliance, the CDE shall terminate program funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33370, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.9. Grant Amount Revisions.

(a) The CDE may reduce grant amounts based on the following conditions:

(1) An across the board reduction will be made in the event of an allocation reduction in the state budget. Each AIEC's grant amount will be reduced proportionately to the reduction in the Budget Act.

(2) If any services budgeted in an AIEC's application or approved budget revision are not provided within the grant year or first quarter of the subsequent grant year and if a grant extension is not provided pursuant to section 11996.10, the CDE shall reduce the grant award to the AIEC accordingly.

(b) When supplemental funds are made available through the Budget Act, the CDE shall determine whether such funding supports establishment of additional center programs. If so, a new request for applications shall be issued and the requirements listed in section 11996.03 shall be enforced.

(c) When additional funds are made available through the Budget Act for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), the CDE will augment each funded AIEC's proportionately. In order to receive the augmentation each AIEC must submit a Program and Budget Amendment. The Program and Budget Amendment must be received by the CDE 45 days from release and must contain:

(1) A description of how the additional funds will support the existing program.

(2) If the agency plans to use the additional funds to add or revise objectives, then the agency must include Modifications to Objectives including a revised timeline.

(3) A detailed budget for the COLA including narrative.

(d) If the agency does not submit the required forms by the due date, then the agency forfeits the COLA.

(e) If for any reason grant funding awarded to an AIEC is returned to CDE or never allocated to an AIEC, the AIEOC shall provide input and advice to the SSPI on the use of the funds. Options for use of the funds shall include, but are not limited to, proportional allocation to existing grantees and allocation via competitive application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33382, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order, including new subsections (b)-(d) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.10. Grant Extension.

No later than June 30 of the grant year, the CDE will determine if extensions for the use of grant funds will be made available for use in the first quarter of the subsequent grant year. Funds from a grant year must be used to provide services in the first quarter of the subsequent grant year. The center must submit to the CDE a plan and line-item budget for use of the funds in the subsequent grant year. The plan must demonstrate that the funds would be used to provide supplemental services which would not otherwise be funded from the grant funds of the new year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33383, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996.11. Budget Application Revisions.

(a) Project budget revisions of more than 10 percent of the line item shall be approved in writing by the CDE prior to implementation. Expenditures for any grant, activity, or type of equipment not listed in the application budget or approved revision must be approved in advance by CDE.

(b) Revisions to an approved application may be submitted anytime during the annual grant period, so long as the revision is approved prior to implementation of the revision.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33370, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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§ 11996. Purpose.

These regulations set forth guidelines for the selection and administration of California American Indian Education Centers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Section 33382, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 24, article 1 (sections 11996-11996.11) and section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 1. General Provisions > § 12000. Definitions.
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§ 12000. Definitions.

“Director” means Director of Compensatory Education.

Credits

History

1. New Chap. 1 (§§ 12000 and 12001) filed 1-14-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 1. General Provisions > § 12001. Copies of Guidelines. [Repealed]
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§ 12001. Copies of Guidelines. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 5-17-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 20).

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§ 12010. Definitions.

For purposes of this Article, the definitions set forth in California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 12031 shall apply, with the following modifications:

(a) “Eligible parent” means a parent of a current migratory child, as defined by Education Code section 54441(a) and a parent of a migratory child as defined by 20 United States Code section 6399(3), who has not served on the Regional Parent Advisory Council (RPAC) for four or more years.

(b) “Eligible community member” means a person who:

(1) is knowledgeable about the needs of migrant children, and is either an eligible migrant child or a professional working in the field of education and social and health services;

(2) is not a parent member;

(3) is not an employee of a Migrant Education Program (MEP) at the district, county, or state level, or an employee of the California Department of Education (CDE); and

(4) has not served on the RPAC for two or more years.

(c) “Direct Funded District (DFD)” means a local educational agency meeting the criteria outlined in Education Code section 54444.1(c).

(d) “Parent Advisory Council (PAC)” means those parent advisory councils established by an operating agency pursuant to Education Code section 54444.2(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54441, 54444.1 and 54444.2, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6399.

History

1. New article 1 (sections 12010-12022) and section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52). For prior history of articles 1-4 (sections 12010-12026), see Register 88, No. 20.

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§ 12012. Nominations, Elections, and Assumption of Office of Eligible Parent Members.

(a) No later than March 1 of even number years, operating agencies represented on the RPAC shall convene Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings for the purpose of nominating eligible parents to the RPAC. These meeting dates shall ensure timely election of the RPAC to align with elections for the State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC) as specified in the California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 12033.

(b) Eligible parents shall nominate eligible parents as candidate(s) for election to membership on the RPAC. Candidates need not be officers of PACs in order to be nominated. Such nominations shall occur as follows:

(1) At the time of their nomination, only eligible parents from an operating agency or DFD within the service area of the Migrant Region are eligible to nominate and be nominated as a parent member of the RPAC.

(2) At the nominating meeting, a presiding officer of the PAC shall invite eligible parents to orally nominate eligible parents for membership on the RPAC.

(3) A nominating parent may only nominate one person as a parent member.

(4) Only an eligible parent present at the PAC nominating meeting may be nominated.

(5) The PAC president or a PAC officer shall ask the nominee whether he or she accepts the nomination.

(6) The operating agency or DFD migrant program administrator or designee shall record the name of the nominee.

(7) The person nominated shall orally answer in the affirmative if he or she accepts the nomination.

(8) The operating agency or DFD migrant program administrator or designee shall record the name of the nominee(s) who accept(s) the nomination.

(9) Immediately after receiving and recording nominations and acceptances, the operating agency or DFD migrant program administrator or designee shall read aloud the names of the persons who were nominated and accepted the nomination. The operating agency or DFD migrant program administrator or designee shall then provide eligible parents with the opportunity to make corrections to the list of nominees.

(10) The MEP administrator from the operating agency or DFD whose PAC is holding the election shall verify the eligibility of the parents nominating a candidate for membership on the RPAC, as well as the eligibility of the nominees, by March 15. Ineligible candidates will also be notified by March 15.

(c) After the nominating meeting, elections of parent members to the RPAC shall take place between April 1 and April 15 of even number years, as follows:

(1) Only eligible parents who are enrolled in schools within the service area of that Migrant Region may vote to elect parent candidates.

(2) Only parents nominated pursuant to subdivision (b) may be elected to the RPAC.

(3) Elections pursuant to this section shall occur at a single meeting.

(4) Voting shall be by secret ballot.

(5) Each eligible parent shall cast a single vote for the nominee of choice.

(6) Votes shall be counted and tallied by the MEP administrator or designee along with two additional PAC members at the same meeting in which the election is held.

(7) The nominee receiving the most votes, whether a majority or a plurality, shall be elected to the RPAC.

(8) The elected parent shall immediately assume membership on the RPAC upon election.

(9) Upon election of a new eligible parent member to the RPAC, membership of previous member(s) not elected to the RPAC shall immediately terminate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12013. Nominations, Elections, and Assumption of Office of Eligible Community Members.

(a) After May 1, but prior to August 1 of each year, individual parent members of the RPAC shall solicit nominations for community member positions from the districts within its boundaries. Individual RPAC members may nominate eligible community members to the RPAC. Eligible community members shall be nominated by the group they represent. Nominations shall occur as follows:

(1) The nominations shall occur via U.S. mail to the Migrant Region.

(2) Each operating agency serving migrant students is limited to nominating one person as a community member. Each individual member of the RPAC is limited to nominating one person as a community member.

(3) At the time of the nomination, such persons must meet the definition of eligible community member, as set forth in section 12010(b).

(4) The person nominated must affirm, by U.S. mail, an acceptance of the nomination to become a candidate for membership on the RPAC.

(5) The Migrant Region will verify that each person nominated affirms acceptance. If the Migrant Region cannot verify acceptance, that candidate's name shall be withdrawn from nomination.

(6) The Migrant Region shall record the names of each person placed into nomination.

(7) Prior to August 1 of each year, the Migrant Region shall confirm the eligibility of the candidates for membership on the RPAC. In the event the Migrant Region determines that a candidate is not eligible for nomination and election as a community member of the RPAC, that candidate's name shall be withdrawn from nomination. In such event, by August 10 of each year, the Migrant Region shall inform the candidate and each member of the RPAC in writing regarding the nominee's ineligibility.

(b) At the first RPAC meeting after September 1 of each year, the eligible parent members of the RPAC may elect three community members to the RPAC from the candidates nominated pursuant to subdivision (a). The election of eligible community members shall occur as follows:

(1) The election of community members shall occur at a single RPAC meeting.

(2) The election shall be by secret ballot.

(3) Electoral ballots shall be counted and tallied by a representative from the operating agency or DFD and two parent members of the RPAC selected by the RPAC.

(4) The operating agency or DFD representative shall publicly announce the winner of the election at the same meeting in which the election is held.

(c) Community members shall immediately assume membership on the RPAC upon their election.

(d) Upon election of new eligible community members to the RPAC, membership of previous community member(s) not reelected to the RPAC shall immediately terminate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54444.1 and 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12014. Terms.

(a) A term of office for eligible parent members shall not exceed two years. An eligible parent member may not be elected to more than two terms. Such term limit shall also apply in those cases in which an eligible parent has served less than two years in a given term. Parent members may not serve on the RPAC for more than four years, consecutive or otherwise.

(b) A term of office for an eligible community member shall not exceed one year. An eligible community member may not be elected to more than two terms. Such term limit shall also apply in those cases in which an eligible community member has served less than one year in a given term. No community member may serve on the RPAC for more than two years, consecutive or otherwise. The term of office for a community member will terminate as of the date they move from the service area.

(c) If during his or her term, a parent member ceases to be a parent of a current migratory child as defined by Education Code section 54441(a) and a parent of a migratory child as defined by 20 United States Code section 6399(3), such parent may complete the school year on the RPAC. However, such a parent may not seek a subsequent term on the RPAC unless he or she again meets all of the requirements set forth in section 12010(a).

(d) Former parent members may not subsequently serve at any time as a community member, and former community members may not subsequently serve at any time as a parent member.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (c) and relettering subsections filed 5-5-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 19).

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§ 12015. Termination.

(a) The County Superintendent of the migrant region may terminate a member from the RPAC in accordance with the following:

(1) Failure to attend two meetings in a given term;

(2) Good cause. Good cause may include, but is not limited to, severe or repetitive conduct that is abusive to other persons or disruptive to the meetings or other official business of the RPAC. Such conduct may either be physical or verbal. Good cause may not be based on the content of an expressed position or opinion;

(3) Engaging in inappropriate conduct that discredits the RPAC or the County Superintendent. The expression of an opinion or position may not constitute such conduct or serve as the basis for termination.

(b) In the event the County Superintendent dismisses a member of the RPAC, the County Superintendent will provide the member with written notice within 15 days, including a brief statement of the reason for dismissal and the member's right to request the County Superintendent reconsider his or her decision issued pursuant to subdivision (a).

(c) A member dismissed by the County Superintendent pursuant to this section may present a written request for reconsideration of dismissal to the County Superintendent within 30 calendar days of the date of the written notice, as specified in subdivision (b). A member dismissed by the County Superintendent remains dismissed unless and until the County Superintendent grants reinstatement. If a request for reconsideration is filed, a dismissed member may not be replaced on the RPAC until the County Superintendent issues a decision to either affirm or overturn the dismissal.

(d) The RPAC is prohibited from terminating, expelling, or suspending any of its members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 2. Migrant Education > Article 1. Regional Parent Advisory Council > § 12016. Member Vacancies.
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§ 12016. Member Vacancies.

(a) In the event a parent member is unable to complete his or her term for any reason, the operating agency that elected the member shall hold a special election within 60 days of the vacancy. The operating agency shall nominate, verify eligibility, and elect an eligible parent member to fill the vacancy pursuant to section 12012, except the specific dates set forth in section 12012 shall not apply.

(b) The newly elected member shall assume office immediately.

(c) The member elected to fill the vacancy is eligible for nomination and election to a subsequent single two-year term, unless such member has served any portion of a previous term. In such case, the newly elected member is not eligible to serve a subsequent term.

(d) In the event a community member is unable to complete his or her term for any reason, the vacating member's seat shall be filled at the next regularly scheduled election for community members in accordance with section 12013 except as otherwise provided by local bylaws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 2. Migrant Education > Article 1. Regional Parent Advisory Council > § 12017. Rpac Roundtable.
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§ 12017. RPAC Roundtable.

(a) At the first regularly scheduled RPAC meeting after September 1 of each year, the RPAC shall nominate and elect from its membership five officers who will form a roundtable.

(b) Only parent members shall be eligible to vote for and serve as officers.

(c) Absentee voting shall not be permitted.

(d) Officers shall be installed immediately after the election.

(e) Except as provided in subdivision (h), officers may only serve in a given office for a single one-year term.

(f) The roundtable, in collaboration with the Migrant Region, shall preside at meetings.

(g) The five officers shall have the same level of leadership within the roundtable.

(h) For each meeting, a different officer from the roundtable will facilitate the meeting.

(i) The remaining four officers will participate in the organization of the meeting.

(j) For any other matter concerning the region, the officers will meet to discuss and analyze the situation, and the roundtable will provide suggestions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 2. Migrant Education > Article 1. Regional Parent Advisory Council > § 12018. Quorum.
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§ 12018. Quorum.

(a) A majority of the elected membership shall constitute a quorum.

(b) A quorum of the elected membership shall be present in order to act on business on the agenda except as otherwise indicated by local bylaws.

(c) Once the quorum requirement is met, a majority vote of the membership present is required to pass a motion.

(d) Except as specified elsewhere in this Article, each member of the RPAC shall have one vote.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12019. Meetings.

(a) The RPAC shall meet on a regular basis and not less than six times a calendar year. The Migrant Education Program Regional Director (Regional Director) shall designate the date, time, and location for each meeting in accordance with the school calendar and the availability of parents to attend. All meetings of the RPAC shall be called, noticed, and held in compliance with Education Code section 35147 (Greene Act).

(b) Meetings in addition to those set forth in subdivision (a) may be convened as necessary by the Regional Director.

(c) The following procedures shall apply to meetings of the RPAC:

(1) The Regional Director or designee, in consultation with RPAC officers, shall set each meeting agenda.

(2) The agenda shall be posted in accordance with Education Code section 35147 (Greene Act).

(d) The Migrant Region will provide interpretation services in a language understandable to the parents during each regularly scheduled RPAC meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54444.1 and 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) filed 5-5-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 19).

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§ 12020. Financial Matters.

Neither the RPAC nor any of its members may enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of the RPAC or the Migrant Region.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12021. Duties and Responsibilities of the RPAC.

(a) The responsibilities of the RPAC shall include providing advice and comment to the Regional Director on the following:

(1) The establishment of the MEP regional goals, objectives, and priorities.

(2) The development of policy pertaining to MEP regional activities, programs and annual needs assessment.

(b) The RPAC shall hold nominations by March 31 of each even numbered year to nominate a parent member to the SPAC in accordance with section 12033(a).

(c) The RPAC shall hold elections between April 15 and May 1 of each even year to elect a parent member to represent the SPAC in accordance with section 12033(b).

(d) The duties and responsibilities of the RPAC shall include all other responsibilities required under state and federal laws or regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54444.2 and 54444.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12022. Governing Rules and Bylaws.

RPACs, DFDs, and operating agencies may supplement the rules in this article but may not establish bylaws, rules, or procedures that conflict with any matter addressed in this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12011. Composition of the RPAC.

(a) The RPAC shall be comprised of up to 15 eligible parent members.

(1) DFDs shall be represented on the RPAC of the Migrant Region in which they are geographically located, regardless of the migrant population size.

(2) Migrant Regions serving more than ten operating agencies shall ensure representation for migrant parents on the RPAC is prioritized by size of migrant student population.

(b) The RPAC may include up to three optional community members from operating agencies and DFDs within the Migrant Region.

(c) At least two-thirds of the members of the RPAC shall be eligible parents of migrant children.

(d) All voting members of the RPAC shall be eligible parent members who must also have migrant children enrolled in the MEP.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 1-19-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 3).

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§ 12030. Purpose.

These regulations are intended to facilitate effective parental involvement in the State's Migrant Education Program (MEP) and to ensure efficiency and transparency in the provision of advice by the State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC) to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6394.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 12030-12040) and section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

2. Renumbering of former article 5 to article 2 filed 12-24-2019; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 52).

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§ 12031. Definitions.

For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Certificate of Eligibility (COE)” is the instrument that verifies a student's eligibility for MEP services, pursuant to 34 C.F.R. section 200.89(c).

(b) “Eligible community member” means a person who:

(1) is knowledgeable of the needs of migrant children, including professionals in the field of education and social and health services who work with migrant children or their families,

(2) is not a parent member,

(3) has not served on the SPAC for two or more years, and

(4) is not a Director of a Migrant Region, an employee of a Migrant Region, or an employee of the California Department of Education (CDE).

(c) “Eligible parent member” means a parent of a migrant child as defined by Education Code section 54441(a) and 34 C.F.R. section 200.81(e), who has not served on the SPAC for four or more years.

(d) “Eligible migrant child” means a child as defined by Education Code section 54441(a) and 34 C.F.R. section 200.81(e).

(e) “Operating Agency” means those agencies, organizations, or entities defined by Education Code section 54441(e).

(f) Parent advisory council or “PAC” means those parent advisory councils established by an operating agency pursuant to Education Code section 54444.2(a).

(g) “Migrant Region” means those operating agencies defined by Education Code section 54441(f).

(h) Regional Parent Advisory Council or “RPAC” means those parent advisory councils established by a Migrant Region pursuant to Education Code section 54444.2(a).

(i) “State Director” means the Migrant Education Program Administrator at the CDE.

(j) Statewide Parent Advisory Council or “SPAC” means that statewide parent advisory council established by the SSPI pursuant to Education Code section 54444.2(a)(2).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54441 and 54444.2, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 200.81 and 200.89.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12032. Composition of the SPAC.

(a) The SPAC shall be comprised of one eligible parent member from each RPAC elected pursuant to section 12033.

(b) The SPAC may include three eligible community members elected pursuant to section 12034.

(c) At least two-thirds of the members of the SPAC shall be parent members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12033. Nominations, Verification of Eligibility, Elections, and Assumption of Office of Eligible Parent Members.

(a) Within 30 days of adoption of this Article, and by March 31 of each even number year thereafter, each Migrant Region shall convene a RPAC meeting for the purpose of nominating eligible parents to the SPAC. At that meeting, parents of eligible migrant children shall nominate eligible migrant parents as candidate(s) for election to membership on the SPAC. Such nominations shall occur as follows:

(1) All nominations shall occur at a single RPAC meeting.

(2) At the time of their nomination, only parents of eligible migrant children who are enrolled in or receiving services from an operating agency within the service area of the Migrant Region holding the election are eligible to nominate and be nominated as a parent member of the SPAC.

(3) An eligible parent nominated for election to the SPAC need not be an elected member of the RPAC holding the election.

(4) At the nominating meeting, the president of the RPAC shall invite parents of eligible migrant children to orally nominate eligible migrant parents for membership on the SPAC.

(5) A nominating parent may only nominate one person.

(6) Only an eligible parent present at the RPAC nominating meeting may be nominated.

(7) The Regional Director or designee shall record the name of the nominee.

(8) The RPAC president shall ask the nominee whether he or she accepts the nomination.

(9) The person nominated shall orally answer in the affirmative if he or she accepts the nomination.

(10) The Regional Director or designee shall record the name of the nominee(s) who accept their nomination.

(11) Immediately after receiving and recording nominations and acceptances, the Regional Director shall read aloud the names of the persons who were nominated and accepted the nomination. The Regional Director shall then provide parents of eligible migrant children with an opportunity to make corrections to the list of nominees.

(12) The parents accepting nominations shall be the only nominees eligible for election to the SPAC pursuant to subdivision (b).

(13) Within 10 days of the meeting held and nominations made pursuant to subdivision (a), and by April 10 of each even number year thereafter, the Regional Director or designated official from the Migrant Region whose RPAC is holding the election shall verify the eligibility of the parents nominating a candidate for membership on the SPAC, as well as the eligibility of the nominees.

(b) Within 30 days of the meeting held and nominations made pursuant to subdivision (a), and by May 1 of each even number year thereafter, each Migrant Region shall convene a RPAC meeting for the purpose of electing one parent member to the SPAC. Elections shall occur as follows:

(1) Each RPAC shall elect one eligible parent to serve as a member of the SPAC.

(2) Only parents nominated pursuant to subdivision (a) may be elected to the SPAC.

(3) Only parents of eligible migrant children who are enrolled in schools within the service area of that Migrant Region may vote to elect parent candidates.

(4) Elections pursuant to this section shall occur at a single meeting of the RPAC.

(5) Only parents of eligible migrant children actually present at the RPAC meeting in which the election is held may vote.

(6) Voting shall be by secret ballot.

(7) Parents eligible to vote shall cast a single vote for the nominee of their choice.

(8) Votes shall be counted and tallied at the same meeting in which the election is held.

(9) The Regional Director or designated official from the Migrant Region whose RPAC is holding the election, along with two additional RPAC members, shall count and tally the votes.

(10) The nominee receiving the most votes, whether a majority or a plurality, shall be elected to the SPAC.

(c) The Regional Director or designated official from the Migrant Region whose RPAC is holding the election shall publicly announce the winner of the election at the same meeting in which the election is held.

(d) Eligible parent members elected to the SPAC shall assume office immediately upon election.

(e) Upon election of new eligible parent members to the SPAC, membership of previous parent member(s) not reelected to the SPAC shall immediately terminate.

(f) Each Regional Director shall take all reasonable measures to encourage and facilitate the implementation of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12034. Nomination, Election, and Assumption of Office of Eligible Community Members.

(a) After May 1, but prior to August 1 of each year, individual members of the SPAC may nominate eligible community members to the SPAC. Nominations shall occur as follows:

(1) The nominations by SPAC members shall occur via U.S. mail to the CDE.

(2) Each individual member of the SPAC is limited to nominating one person as a community member.

(3) At the time of the nomination, such persons must meet the definition of eligible community member, as set forth in section 12031(b).

(4) The person nominated must affirm, by U.S. Mail, an acceptance of the nomination to become a candidate for membership on the SPAC.

(5) The CDE will verify that each person nominated affirms acceptance. If the CDE cannot verify acceptance, that candidate's name shall be withdrawn from nomination.

(6) The CDE shall record the names of each person placed into nomination.

(7) Prior to August 1 of each year, the CDE shall confirm the eligibility of the candidates for membership on the SPAC. In the event the CDE determines that a candidate is not eligible for nomination and election as a community member of the SPAC, that candidate's name shall be withdrawn from nomination. In such event, by August 10 of each year, the CDE shall inform the candidate and each member of the SPAC in writing regarding the nominee's ineligibility.

(b) At the first SPAC meeting after September 1 of each year, the eligible parent members of the SPAC may elect three community members to the SPAC from the candidates nominated pursuant to subdivision (a). The election of eligible community members shall occur as follows:

(1) The election of community members shall occur at a single SPAC meeting.

(2) The election shall be by secret ballot.

(3) Electoral ballots shall be counted and tallied by a representative from the CDE and two parent members of the SPAC selected by the SPAC.

(4) The CDE representative shall publicly announce the winner of the election at the same meeting in which the election is held.

(c) Community members shall immediately assume membership on the SPAC upon their election.

(d) Upon election of new eligible community members to the SPAC, membership of previous community member(s) not reelected to the SPAC shall immediately terminate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54441 and 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12035. Terms.

(a) A term of office for eligible parent members shall not exceed two years. An eligible parent member may not be elected to more than two terms. Such term limit shall also apply in those cases in which an eligible parent has served less than two years in a given term. No parent member may serve on the SPAC for more than four years, consecutive or otherwise.

(b) A term of office for an eligible community member shall not exceed one year. An eligible community member may not be elected to more than two terms. Such term limit shall also apply in those cases in which an eligible community member has served less than one year in a given term. No community member may serve on the SPAC for more than two years, consecutive or otherwise.

(c) For both parent and community members, service of any portion of a term shall constitute a full term, even if a parent relocates to another region.

(d) If an eligible parent member resides for more than six months within a region other than the region from which the member was elected, that member must forfeit his or her membership on the SPAC.

(e) If during his or her term, a parent member ceases to be a parent of a migrant child as defined by Education Code section 54441(a) and 34 C.F.R. section 200.81(e), such parent may complete his or her term on the SPAC. However, such a parent may not seek a subsequent term on the SPAC unless he or she again meets all of the requirements set forth in section 12031(c).

(f) Former parent members may not subsequently serve at any time as a community member, and former community members may not subsequently serve at any time as a parent member.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12036. Termination.

(a) The SSPI may terminate a member from the SPAC in accordance with the following:

(1) failure to attend two meetings in a given term;

(2) good cause. Good cause may include, but is not limited to, severe or repetitive conduct that is abusive to other persons or disruptive to the meetings or other official business of the SPAC. Such conduct may either be physical or verbal. Good cause may not be based on the content of an expressed position or opinion;

(3) engaging in inappropriate conduct that discredits the SPAC or the SSPI. The expression of an opinion or position may not constitute such conduct or serve as the basis for termination.

(b) In the event the SSPI dismisses a member of the SPAC, the SSPI will provide the member with written notice, including a brief statement of the reason for dismissal and the member's right to request the SSPI reconsider his or her decision issued pursuant to subdivision (a).

(c) A member dismissed by the SSPI pursuant to this section may present a written request for reconsideration of dismissal to the SSPI within 30 calendar days of the date of the written notice, as specified in subdivision (b). A member dismissed by the SSPI remains dismissed unless and until the SSPI grants reinstatement. If a request for reconsideration is filed, a dismissed member may not be replaced on the SPAC until the SSPI issues a decision to either affirm or overturn the dismissal.

(d) The SPAC is prohibited from terminating, expelling, or suspending any of its members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12037. Member Vacancies.

(a) In the event a parent member is unable to complete his or her term for any reason, the regional operating agency that elected the member shall hold a special election within 60 days of the vacancy. The RPAC shall nominate, verify eligibility, and elect an eligible parent member to fill the vacancy pursuant to section 12033, except the specific dates set forth in section 12033 shall not apply.

(b) The newly elected member shall assume office immediately.

(c) The member elected to fill the vacancy is eligible for nomination and election to a subsequent single two-year term, unless such member has served any portion of a previous term. In such case, the newly elected member is not eligible to serve a subsequent term.

(d) In the event a community member is unable to complete his or her term for any reason, the vacating member's seat shall be filled at the next regularly scheduled election for community members in accordance with section 12034.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12038. SPAC Officers.

(a) At the first regularly scheduled SPAC meeting after September 1 of each year, the SPAC shall nominate and elect from its membership a President and a Vice President.

(b) Only parent members shall be eligible to vote for and serve as officers.

(c) Absentee voting shall not be permitted.

(d) Officers shall be installed immediately after the election.

(e) Except as provided in subdivision (h), officers may only serve in a given office for a single one-year term.

(f) The President, in collaboration with the CDE, shall preside at meetings.

(g) The Vice President shall assist the President with his or her duties and preside in the absence of the President.

(h) In the event the President is unable to complete his or her term, the Vice President shall complete the President's term. Thereafter, the Vice President filling the President's term is eligible to be elected President to a single one-year term.

(i) In the event the Vice President is unable to complete his or her term, the SPAC shall elect, as soon as possible, another member to complete the Vice President's term. Thereafter, the member elected to fill the Vice President's term is eligible to be elected Vice President to a single one-year term.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12039. Quorum.

(a) A quorum shall constitute a majority of the elected membership.

(b) A quorum of the elected membership shall be present in order to act on business on the agenda.

(c) Once the quorum requirement is met, a majority vote of the membership present is required to pass a motion.

(d) Except as specified elsewhere in this Article, each member of the SPAC shall have one vote.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12040. Meetings.

(a) The SPAC shall meet a minimum of six times a calendar year. Each meeting shall be held on a single day, but meeting durations may be modified by the CDE. The CDE shall designate the date, time, and location for each meeting. All meetings of the SPAC shall be called, noticed, and held in compliance with Education Code section 35147 (Greene Act).

(b) Only the CDE may convene meetings in addition to those set forth in subdivision (a).

(c) The following procedures shall apply to meetings of the SPAC:

(1) The CDE, in consultation with the SPAC President, shall set each meeting agenda.

(2) The agenda shall be set by the CDE, in collaboration with the SPAC officers, and prioritized to ensure the SPAC addresses its responsibilities set forth in section 12042.

(3) The agenda shall be posted in accordance with Education Code section 35147 (Greene Act).

(4) Each SPAC meeting shall be audio and/or video recorded and a copy of such recording shall be maintained by the CDE.

(5) The CDE may also provide live web-casting of a meeting.

(6) To the extent practicable, the CDE, in consultation with the SPAC, shall conduct SPAC meetings in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

(d) The CDE will ensure the provision of Spanish-English and English-Spanish interpretations during each regularly scheduled SPAC meeting. As the need arises and subject to available resources or funding, the CDE will also provide interpreter services at regularly scheduled SPAC meetings for languages other than Spanish.

(e) The CDE shall provide logistical support to the SPAC as appropriate including, but not limited to, roll call and the recording of minutes.

(f) The Migrant Region that elected the SPAC member shall coordinate necessary travel logistics for that member.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12041. Financial Matters.

(a) The SPAC may not collect, maintain, or expend any funds for any purpose.

(b) Neither the SPAC nor any of its members may enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of the SPAC, the CDE, or any Migrant Region.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6394.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12042. Duties and Responsibilities of the SPAC.

(a) In addition to the report required by Education Code section 54444.2, the responsibilities of the SPAC shall also include providing advice and comment to the SSPI on the following:

(1) The establishment of the State's MEP goals, objectives, and priorities.

(2) State policy pertaining to MEP activities, programs and annual needs assessments, including comprehensive needs assessment and service delivery plan.

(3) Advice on the selection, development, and reassignment of MEP staff as requested and needed. Such advice shall be provided in writing to the CDE MEP State Director responsible for the MEP and at his or her discretion, he or she may select a member of the SPAC to participate on any interview panels.

(b) All other responsibilities required under state and federal laws or regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Sections 54444.2 and 54444.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12043. Governing Rules and Bylaws.

(a) This Article shall also serve as the bylaws for the SPAC. The SPAC is not authorized to promulgate or adopt any bylaws or other rules.

(b) No entity, organization, committee, or council may establish bylaws, rules, or procedures that conflict with any matter addressed in this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 12044. Training.

(a) To the extent practicable, the SPAC shall receive training on the following:

(1) Procedures for council governance such as Robert's Rules of Order.

(2) Methods to run effective, efficient, and productive meetings.

(3) State and federal migrant education statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the SPAC.

(b) Training for the SPAC shall continue as needed throughout the year. Training topics may include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Parent leadership in schools.

(2) MEP local funding applications.

(3) Program effectiveness components such as program evaluation, identification of migrant student needs, program planning, and implementation of instruction and services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 54444.2, Education Code. Reference: Section 54444.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 4. Preschool Educational Programs [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 12, Subch. 4, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I870659224C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Repealer of subchapter 4 (sections 12020-12037) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 3; Register 72, No. 30 and Register 74, No. 20.

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(Education Code Sections 54480-54487)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 12050. Definitions.
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§ 12050. Definitions.

(a) “Concentrated Area of Poverty and Social Tension.”

“A concentrated area of poverty and social tension in the state,” as used in Article 5 (beginning with Section 54480) of Chapter 4 of Part 29 of the Education Code means a census tract in an urban area as urban area is described in the 1960 federal decennial census served by an elementary school or schools with respect to which tract both of the following circumstances exist:

(1) The census tract was served by an elementary school or schools that on October 1, 1968, had a high proportion of pupils taking the October 1968 sixth grade state reading achievement test whose score on that test fell at or below the first (lowest) quartile score.

(2) The 1960 decennial census shows with respect to the tract both of the following:

(A) At least 20% of the families reported a 1959 income of less than $3,000.

(B) A high percentage of unemployment of those in the labor force as reported for 1959.

(b) “Public School Population.”

For the purpose of allocating funds available for programs under Education Code Section 54480, public school population means the October 1968 enrollment reported for the elementary schools serving a most concentrated area of poverty and social tension. When a qualified elementary school has been closed subsequent to October 1, 1965, the services provided to the children of that qualified school shall be made available in the school or schools designated to serve the area of the formerly qualified elementary school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 5: Section 54483, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 5 (§§ 12050 through 12052, 12060, 12061, 12065 through 12070) filed 1-14-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 12051. Identification of the Most Concentrated Areas.

The “most concentrated areas of poverty and social tension” or a “designated area of disadvantage” as used in Chapter 4 of Part 31 of the Education Code shall be either of the following:

(a) The area served by elementary schools identified and determined by ranking the elementary schools serving those census tracts that are concentrated areas of poverty and social tension as defined in Section 12050 (a) in accordance with a severity score based upon the sum of the following:

(1) The percentage of the pupils enrolled in the school who took the October 1968 sixth grade state reading achievement test whose score was at or below the first quartile;

(2) The percentage of families (at least 20%) in the census tract or tracts served in whole or in part by the school whose 1959 income reported to the census was under $3,000 and;

(3) Twice the percentage of unemployment reported by the 1960 decennial census for the census tract or tracts served in whole or in part by the school; or

(b) The Director may designate as “a most concentrated area of poverty and social tension” the attendance area of an elementary school that has been identified and approved as a target area school for purposes of Title I, ESEA program services in a school district in which there are schools declared eligible in accord with the scores computed under subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a). The selection of such school attendance areas shall be based primarily on the criteria of high concentration of children from low income and AFDC families.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 12052. Priority of Projects.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EAA06934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12052. Priority of Projects.

Districts shall give priority to projects or programs that provide for innovative methods for utilization of teachers and classroom space and for the evaluation of those methods.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 1. General Provisions > § 12060. Application for Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EABB4434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12060. Application for Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 5-17-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 20).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EADB0134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12061. Content of Application for Grants. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 5-17-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 3. Teacher Aides > § 12065. Qualifications.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EB0E4634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12065. Qualifications.

A school district, in evaluating the qualifications of a prospective teacher aide to be employed pursuant to Education Code Section 54482, shall place primary consideration on such person's basic knowledge and skills, personality factors, and his relationship to the community in which he is to serve.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 3. Teacher Aides > § 12066. Health Examination.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EB355634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:29:02.214198+00:00
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§ 12066. Health Examination.

Each person employed as a teachers' aide shall have on file with the district a certificate defined in Education Code Section 49406 that indicates freedom of such person from active tuberculosis.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EB59F534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12067. Duties Under Supervision of Classroom Teacher.

A teacher aide shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of a certificated classroom teacher, with a reasonable physical proximity between the aide's work station and the teacher's work station, so that there is ready communication between teacher and aide and ease of supervision of the aide. Under such supervision, the teacher aide may engage in activities that include tutoring of individuals or very small groups of pupils as directed by the teacher.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 3. Teacher Aides > § 12068. Duties Not Under Direct Supervision of Classroom Teacher.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EB725F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12068. Duties Not Under Direct Supervision of Classroom Teacher.

A teacher aide may perform assigned duties while not under the direct supervision of the teacher for a period not in excess of 25 per cent of the time for which he is engaged in the performance of his duties during any school day. The duties which a teacher aide may perform while not under the direct supervision of a teacher shall not include independent control or supervision of pupils except during designated noninstructional sessions. While not under the direct supervision of a teacher, a teacher aide may prepare materials as directed by the teacher, provide personal assistance to designated pupils in the event of an emergency, and visit pupils' homes when directed by the teacher in accordance with school district policy, and perform other duties as assigned by the teacher.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 3. Teacher Aides > § 12069. Relation to Instructional Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EB996F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12069. Relation to Instructional Program.

The activities of teacher aides shall be directly related to the instructional program and to reinforcement of the teachers' effectiveness in carrying on the instructional program. Teacher aides shall not be assigned duties that make them unavailable to assist teachers in instructional programs.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 5. Special Teacher Employment Programs (K-6) > Article 3. Teacher Aides > § 12070. Assignment on Team Basis.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EBC56134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12070. Assignment on Team Basis.

Teacher aides may be assigned on a team or cooperative basis to assist in providing remedial instruction or in improving the quality of the regular instructional program.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 6. Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction (Reading and Mathematics) for Low Achieving Pupils in Grade 7, 8 or 9 > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 12, Subch. 6, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I87263D314C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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(Education Code sections 58600-58608)

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EC4BA834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12090. Definitions.

(a) “Exemplary program” as used in Chapter 4 of Part 31 of the Education Code and in these regulations means the administration of an innovative, creative program over and above the district's regular program that can serve as a model for future programs.

(b) “Model Demonstration Program” as used in Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Part 31 of the Education Code and in these regulations means an exemplary project using research data and experimentation to focus on the conduct of intensive instruction in reading and mathematics.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 6: Sections 54462 and 58605, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 6 (§§ 12090 through 12095, 12097, 12098, 12099) filed 1-14-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 6. Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction (Reading and Mathematics) for Low Achieving Pupils in Grade 7, 8 or 9 > Article 2. Applications > § 12091. Application for Funds.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EC99C834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12091. Application for Funds.

An applicant for funds to conduct programs under this chapter shall:

(a) Be identified as a “most concentrated area of poverty and social tension” described in Section 12051 or a “designated area of disadvantage” described in Education Code Section 58600, and

(b) Meet the requirements of subsections (a) through (e) of Sections 12060 and 12061.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3ECCD0D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12092. Application for Approval of Demonstration Program.

An application by the governing board of a school district to establish and operate a program under Chapter 4 of Part 31 of the Education Code shall be made in accordance with the instructions provided on forms furnished by the Director and shall contain a detailed description and analysis of the program including the manner in which the standards and criteria established by this article are to be complied with, and such other information as specified by the Director.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 6. Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction (Reading and Mathematics) for Low Achieving Pupils in Grade 7, 8 or 9 > Article 2. Applications > § 12093. Programs Operated by Public or Private Agencies.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3ECEF3B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12093. Programs Operated by Public or Private Agencies.

When a program is to be conducted by a school district through a public or private agency, foundation, or corporation, the district shall submit with its application a statement containing evidence that the agency, foundation, or corporation is competent to conduct the program.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 6. Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction (Reading and Mathematics) for Low Achieving Pupils in Grade 7, 8 or 9 > Article 2. Applications > § 12094. Program Content.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3ED200F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12094. Program Content.

A demonstration program shall be designed to create an atmosphere or climate for learning, to motivate the pupil for further learning and to insure educational attainment or success in reading and mathematics. A demonstration program shall have the following specific goals:

(a) Development of creative programs to serve as models or guides for improved instruction generally and for compensatory education specifically.

(b) Experimentation with new curricula and methodology designed to meet specific needs of low achieving pupils.

(c) Analysis and assessment of the abilities and needs of low achieving pupils.

(d) Providing of individualized instruction.

(e) Employment of a variety of approaches to systematic, sequential skills development.

(f) Corrective programs for pupils performing one year or more below grade expectancy level.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 6. Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction (Reading and Mathematics) for Low Achieving Pupils in Grade 7, 8 or 9 > Article 2. Applications > § 12095. Evaluation Committee. Preceding Approval.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3ED50E334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12095. Evaluation Committee. Preceding Approval.

When a demonstration program is to be conducted by a school district through contract with a public or private agency, foundation, or corporation, the agency, foundation, or corporation, and its competence and ability to conduct the program, shall be evaluated by an evaluation committee which shall consist of four members appointed by the Director as follows:

(a) One member known for his interest and leadership in industrial training.

(b) One member eminent in the field of education.

(c) One member who is an established authority in teaching reading.

(d) One member who is an established authority in teaching mathematics.

The committee shall confer with, advise and make recommendations to, the Director with respect to its evaluations and findings.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 6. Demonstration Programs in Intensive Instruction (Reading and Mathematics) for Low Achieving Pupils in Grade 7, 8 or 9 > Article 3. Personnel in Program > § 12097. Teaching and Supervisory Personnel.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3ED9F0334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12097. Teaching and Supervisory Personnel.

A person serving as a teacher or supervisor in a demonstration program who is employed by a public or private agency, foundation, or corporation shall possess a valid California certification document unless this requirement has been waived pursuant to Education Code Section 58603.

When this requirement has been so waived:

(a) A person serving as a teacher shall be experienced and competent in teaching reading or mathematics.

(b) A person serving as supervisor shall be knowledgeable in the current practices in reading and mathematics.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EDCFD734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12098. Assistants.

Any nonteaching aide, nonteaching assistant or teacher aide employed to assist in a demonstration program pursuant to statutory authorization (including Education Code Section 58603), shall perform such functions, in accordance with such statutory authorization, as shall be determined by the district. An application submitted pursuant to Section 12092 shall indicate the number of assistants or aides, their qualifications and duties.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EE366134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 12099. Program Evaluation.

A district or other entity operating a demonstration program shall periodically evaluate the program which shall include an evaluation of pupil achievement.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 12, Subch. 7, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I87511DC14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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(Education Code Sections 44520-44534)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13000. Definitions.
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§ 13000. Definitions.

(a) “Program” means the activities conducted by the California Department of Education, local school districts, and cooperating institutions of higher education for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 3, Part 25, sections 44520-44534.

(b) “Intern” means a person who has met eligibility requirements, been selected, and is receiving support from the Program toward the completion of collegiate preparation for and attainment of an elementary school teaching credential.

(c) “Institution of Higher Education (I.H.E.)” means a university or a college which provides courses which will enable a person to meet the requirements of a California teaching credential. The university means any location where classes of that university are operated or offered.

(d) “Preservice Program” means collaborative guidance and training offered by the cooperating I.H.E. and the school district.

(e) “Team Leader” means an experienced teacher who has demonstrated the capability in teaching educationally disadvantaged pupils and is responsible to direct, aid, coordinate and supervise interns and who is released, at least in part time, from other duties in order to perform this coordination and supervision.

(f) “Director of Compensatory Education” means the Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction for Compensatory Education.

(g) “Tuition Scholarship” means program and local district funds paid to the intern or on the intern's behalf to cover normal expenses of attending an I.H.E.

(h) “Fellowship Expense Grant” means program and local district funds paid for the subsistence of interns and their eligible dependents while actively enrolled in the Program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 44532, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 7 (Article 1, Sections 13000-13017) filed 1-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13001. Basic Requirements of the Program.
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§ 13001. Basic Requirements of the Program.

The basic purpose of the program is to carefully select, from among persons whose background and experience makes them familiar with the life problems of low-income and minority students, individuals who have completed 60 semester course units or the equivalent number of quarter units of lower division college work, who otherwise could not be expected to complete collegiate education, and to facilitate their becoming credentialed elementary school teachers. The program incorporates academic study with on-the-job training. For this reason, local school districts are the eligible applicant agencies and maintain control over the nonacademic learning opportunities of the interns.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13002. Intern Financial Support.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EF4F2434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13002. Intern Financial Support.

The following items relate to the support of a New Careers in Education intern:

(a) Fellowship Expense Grants--Interns shall receive Fellowship Expense Grants of $75 per week throughout the months of the year in which they are enrolled as full-time college students. The support will continue to be provided between college semesters or quarters, and between the academic year and college summer sessions. During periods when interns are not attending college classes, the local school district may assign responsibilities related to the education of disadvantaged children. Interns may be provided the same vacations as local school district employees without loss of support.

(b) Fellowship Expense Grant Supplements--Fellowship expense grant supplements of $15 per week for each legal dependent of the intern may be added to the basic fellowship expense grant.

(c) Tuition Scholarship--Tuition scholarships include but are not limited to those charges by an institution of higher education for attending classes and necessary related costs including books, materials, fees, and transportation costs.

(d) Eligibility for Income Supplements--It is the intent of the State Board of Education, in adopting these regulations, to define the internship and the scholarship and fellowship assistance provided by this program in such ways as may protect the eligibility of interns for income supplements, health benefits, or other services which would be available to them if they were not New Careers in Education interns.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13003. Duties of Team Leader.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EFB0CC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13003. Duties of Team Leader.

A team leader shall devote at least one-half time to the following duties:

(a) Direct, aid, and coordinate intern's activities.

(b) Supervise interns and their internship activities.

(c) Participate in screening candidates for consideration for internships.

(d) Meet with intern individually to provide guidance and counsel.

(e) Plan and conduct or arrange for other persons to conduct inservice and preservice training for interns.

(f) Arrange for interns to be aware of meetings for professional growth.

(g) Collect data necessary for reporting on the progress of interns.

(h) Arrange for supervising teachers and check to make certain that their participation is helping to implement the objectives of the program for the benefit of the interns.

(i) Assist interns to develop skills and other abilities necessary for effective teaching.

(j) Supervise at least six but not more than 10 interns.

(k) Assist in the teaching process in the participating school.

(l) Participate in facilitating the teacher education program for the interns.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13004. Compensation of Team Leaders.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3EFEB6434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13004. Compensation of Team Leaders.

Team leaders shall receive compensation at a rate the equivalent to that paid other experienced teachers in the school district with similar professional preparation and responsibilities.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13005. Coordination with the Compensatory Education Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F0100334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13005. Coordination with the Compensatory Education Program.

In keeping with the basic purpose of the New Careers in Education program, coordination with the school district staff who work in the area of compensatory education is required.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13006. Funds for Student Support.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F02FC034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:30:45.010198+00:00
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§ 13006. Funds for Student Support.

At least 70 percent of the New Careers in Education funds allocated to a school district must be expended for the direct support of interns through tuition scholarships and fellowship expense grants.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13007. Intern Eligibility.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F0630534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13007. Intern Eligibility.

All interns must meet the following requirements:

(a) At least 60 units of college credit have been acquired, and it is predicted that the student will qualify for the credential within two calendar years.

(b) The individual is to have lived or worked extensively in areas of high concentration of low-income families or is a member of a minority or racial ethnic group who has lived or worked extensively in low-income areas.

(c) Must have a high teaching potential and meet qualifications for the issuance of a credential.

(d) Shows reasonable evidence that the intern will teach for at least two years following the earning of a credential in a school in a low-income area.

(e) Is registered for at least twelve semester units per semester or the equivalent number of units in an institution operating on a quarterly basis.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13008. Selection of Interns.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F09B2C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13008. Selection of Interns.

Interns will be selected on the basis of careful review of applications showing the qualifications of all interested individuals including teacher aides. The selection must carry out the district's classified personnel hiring policies.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13009. Applications for Funding.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F0DF8834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13009. Applications for Funding.

Applications are to be submitted to the Director of Compensatory Education (Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction or Compensatory Education) with these conditions and assurances:

(a) The local education agency (LEA) must give assurance that the school district intends to employ successful graduates.

(b) The intern shall give reasonable evidence that he or she will teach for at least two years following the training program in a school located in a low-income area.

(c) The collaborating institution of higher education must plan a program with the LEA and jointly select team leaders and interns.

(d) The LEA serves as funding agency.

(e) The educational programs for interns will be competency-based with objectives identified and evaluation procedures specified.

(f) Community representatives have an advisory role in planning, implementing and evaluating the program.

(g) An annual report will be submitted in the form prescribed by the California Department of Education.

(h) Assurances that auditable records will be on file.

(i) Assurance of compliance with the California Administrative Code of Regulations and the California Education Code.

(j) Assurance that ethnic balance has been considered in selecting interns.

(k) Assurance that data is provided on compensation allowances and training costs.

(l) A budget is provided indicating specific amounts to be allocated under each object of expenditure.

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13010. Eliminating an Intern from a Program.
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§ 13010. Eliminating an Intern from a Program.

When representatives of the school district or of the collaborating institution of higher education have concerns about the retention in the program of a particular intern, a review committee consisting of the team leader, a school district administrator, a cooperating classroom teacher, and a faculty member from the collaborating institution of higher education shall be convened to provide counsel and guidance for the intern. An intern may be dropped from the program after due process.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13011. District Responsibilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F134FB44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13011. District Responsibilities.

The district is responsible for the following:

(a) Pay at least 10 percent, but not more than 90 percent of the salaries, fringe benefits, tuition scholarships, and fellowship expense grants to be paid the team leaders and the interns.

(b) Provision of support services to team leaders and interns on the same basis by which services are provided to other staff members in the district.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13012. Services Provided by Institutions of Higher Education.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F1524734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13012. Services Provided by Institutions of Higher Education.

In selecting collaborating institutions of higher education, the school district shall obtain assurances that any services provided to other students in the university will be provided to the interns.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13013. Maintenance of Effort.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F16D2214C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13013. Maintenance of Effort.

The new Careers in Education Act funds are intended to supplement and not supplant other federal, state, or local funds. Applicants for this program are required to maintain, in each school in which the New Careers interns and team leaders are employed and trained, a level of expenditure that is at least equal to the level of expenditure that would be maintained if New Careers in Education funds were not being expended.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13014. Program and Reporting.
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§ 13014. Program and Reporting.

Each funded agency must submit a year-end report to the California Department of Education (CDE) in a form to be provided by the CDE. Annual reports are due in Sacramento by the close of business, August 31 of each year.

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13015. Fiscal and Technical Requirements.
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§ 13015. Fiscal and Technical Requirements.

District and county superintendents maintaining programs shall develop budget accounts records, claims for reimbursement, and reports in accordance with the California School Accounting Manual. Auditable records shall be developed by the school districts or county superintendents to document compliance with regulations.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13016. Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F1C29534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13016. Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements.

Each application shall include assurance that the applicant agencies have complied with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX, Education Act of 1972, Section 34, Title 5, of the California Administrative Code, and the California Fair Employment Practices Act, as amended.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 7. New Careers in Education Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13017. Waivers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F1F36934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13017. Waivers.

Applicant districts may apply to the State Board of Education for waivers from provisions of the California Education Code under provisions of Education Code Sections 52021 with respect to early childhood education schools and Section 58603 with respect to ESEA Title I schools if the granting of such waivers (which are not inconsistent with federal statutes or regulations) will aid such applicant district in establishment and operation of early childhood education programs or compensatory education programs for low-income children.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13025. Definitions.
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§ 13025. Definitions.

(a) “Center” means a professional development and program improvement center which is an elementary school designated as such upon application of a school district to the State Board of Education (SBE). It is a school in which a program under either Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Miller-Unruh Basic Reading Act (Chapter 2 commencing with section 54100 of Part 29), the Educationally Disadvantaged Youth Programs (Chapter 1 commencing with section 54000 of Part 29), or the Early Childhood Education Program (Chapter 6 commencing with section 52000 of Part 28) is in operation.

(b) “Satellite School” means any other school or schools in the district designated as such by the district and/or county superintendent of schools and approved by the SBE. Satellite schools shall be named in accordance with the priority measures established by section 44636.

(c) “Program” means a professional development and program improvement center program established pursuant to this article.

(d) “Joint Program” shall means a program undertaken through joint agreement by two or more school districts or county superintendents of schools joined together for the purpose of providing in-service training to administrators and teachers teaching kindergarten and grades 1 through 8.

(e) “Funding” means those state and/or federal monies which may be appropriated by the legislature and/or congress for the purposes of the operation of the Program Development and Program Improvement Act of 1968, as amended and the allocations of such monies to the school districts and/or county superintendents of schools pursuant to Education Code section 44643 as amended, and such federal statutes, regulations, or executive orders as may be applicable to such programs.

(f) “Performance Objective” means an intent communicated by a statement in writing describing the proposed change in a learner (teacher, administrator, aide). Such changes must be observable and measurable.

(g) “Evaluation” means a systematic inquiry in writing to determine the effectiveness of an educational endeavor.

(h) “Evaluation Design” means a structured plan in writing to determine the effectiveness of a project.

(i) “Inservice Training” means the education and training of teachers and other school personnel who are employees of a local educational agency and require no additional training or education to meet state teachers certification qualifications. Exceptions are made for personnel who have intern status and who need additional course work and training to meet state certification requirements for the standard teaching credentials.

(j) “Preservice Training” means the education and training of teachers and other school personnel who are, or may become, participants in the programs or joint programs contemplated by the Professional Development and Program Improvement Act of 1968, which shall be specifically designed and implemented in such a manner as to prepare such teachers or other school personnel for their participation in this program.

(k) “Master Teacher” means the one who has been determined to be an outstanding teacher by the school district and/or the county superintendent of schools and the cooperating institution of higher education.

(l) “Resource Teacher” means a master teacher as defined in subdivision (k) above in reading and mathematics for purposes of this program.

(m) “Specialist Teacher” means a master teacher in reading and/or mathematics as referred to in Chapter 1499, Statutes of 1974 (commencing with Education Code section 44631) for purposes of this program. This term is also used as a synonym of the words resource teacher in this program.

(n) “Project Budget” means that amount of money specifically set forth in the applications of the school districts and/or the county superintendents of schools which may be approved by the SBE for the operation of these programs.

(o) “Replacement Teacher” means an individual who holds an appropriate California teaching credential and who replaces the teacher in the satellite school in order that the satellite teacher may receive training in the center school program. Long-term and short-term substitute teachers may be used.

(p) “Satellite School Trainee” means a person who holds a position in the satellite school and is eligible to participate in the training program.

(q) “Staff Development” means the development of personnel competencies that promote pupil achievement.

(r) “Training Cycle” means a specified period of time devoted to the intensive training of school personnel.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 44639, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 9 (§§ 13025-13044) filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13026. Agencies Eligible to Apply.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F30C2C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13026. Agencies Eligible to Apply.

Any public school district and/or county superintendent of schools may make application for funds under the Professional Development and Program Improvement Act of 1968 as amended by Chapter 1499, Statutes of 1974-75.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13027. Establishing Professional Development Centers and Programs.
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§ 13027. Establishing Professional Development Centers and Programs.

Educational agencies applying for funds under provisions contained in Education Code Sections 44635 and 44638 shall provide assurances that:

(a) Professional development and program improvement centers will be established to strengthen the instructional techniques of classroom teachers and other instructional personnel in kindergarten and grades one through six to improve the educational achievement of pupils in reading and mathematics.

(b) Joint programs shall be designed to strengthen the instructional techniques of classroom teachers and other instructional personnel in kindergarten and grades one through eight to improve the achievement of pupils in reading and mathematics.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13028. Selecting the Center.
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§ 13028. Selecting the Center.

The school designated as the center shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a) Be an elementary school which is classified as either an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I school, a Miller-Unruh school (E.C. 54100 et seq.), an educationally disadvantaged youth school (E.C. 54000 et seq.), or an early childhood education school (E.C. 52000 et seq.).

(b) Have master teachers determined by the local school district and/or the county superintendent and the participating teacher training institution to be outstanding.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 13029. Selecting Satellite Schools.

Schools designated as satellite schools shall:

(a) Have the largest concentration of pupils whose reading or mathematics achievement scores or both fall below the first quartile as measured by standardized tests in reading and mathematics.

(b) Have one or more master teachers who will be identified to act as resource teachers in reading and mathematics.

(c) Maintain a summer session and integrate their instructional programs with the inservice training program performed during the summer.

(d) Have the largest concentration of teachers who will assure the district that they will continue to teach in the satellite schools for at least two years following their participation in the training program.

(e) Be schools with K-6 enrollments or in districts using the K-3, 4-6 plan of organization, or schools in which a primary school feeds into an intermediate school serving substantially the same attendance areas, or in joint schools, or county superintendents serving K-8 schools.

(f) Satellite schools shall be selected annually by a ranking process based on (a) above.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13030. Assurances Required.
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§ 13030. Assurances Required.

The applicant school district or county superintendent of schools shall give assurances that the following requirements and standards will be met in selecting personnel for the center.

(a) The director of the center program shall be appointed by the school district or county superintendent of schools with the concurrence of the cooperating teacher training institution.

(b) School districts shall select master teachers that are judged to be outstanding by the participating teacher training institution and the local school district or county superintendent of schools.

(c) All professional staff from the teacher training institution assigned to the center school shall have the concurrence of the applicant school district or county superintendent of schools.

(d) Applicant school districts or county superintendents of schools shall cooperate with one or more higher education institutions in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the training program.

(e) The school districts or county superintendents of schools shall provide professional development program centers with adequate staff to perform auxiliary and administrative services, teacher aides, and replacement teachers.

(f) All project staff, except those employed by teacher preparation institutions, with the training project shall have standard California credentials.

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History

1. Editorial correction of section number Reg. 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13031. Personnel Rotation.
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§ 13031. Personnel Rotation.

All instructional and administrative school personnel from satellite schools and/or participating schools are required to participate in the center program on a rotational basis.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13032. Professional Development Steering Committee.
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§ 13032. Professional Development Steering Committee.

In addition to any other school or school district advisory committees, districts participating in professional development center programs shall form a professional development steering committee. The professional development steering committee shall maintain liaison with the school and school district advisory committees and should keep these committees informed of the status of the program. The professional development steering committee shall consist of but not be limited to the following membership:

(a) The director of all staff development programs, operating within the district.

(b) All principals of the schools in which the professional development and program improvement center will be conducted.

(c) A representative from the institution of higher education which will cooperate with the school district in implementing the professional development and program improvement center.

(d) A representative of the group of master teachers involved in the training program.

(e) A representative of the group of participants and/or graduates of previous professional development center programs.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13033. Integration of the Center Program with Other Staff Development or Training Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F450E134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13033. Integration of the Center Program with Other Staff Development or Training Programs.

Professional development centers/joint programs must be integrated with existing staff development activities for reading and mathematics within the school district and within the schools in which the training occurs. This integration system must be described in the application for funds, and must include people, physical facilities, materials, and equipment, whether funded by any local, other state, or federal program source.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13034. Summer School Training Required.
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§ 13034. Summer School Training Required.

Each center and satellite school shall participate in a summer school for students and each project shall include a summer training component.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13035. Maintenance of Effort.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F4890834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13035. Maintenance of Effort.

Professional Development and Program Improvement Act funds are intended to supplement and not supplant other federal, state, and local funds. Applicants for this program are required to maintain, in each school in which professional development participants are employed and trained, a level of expenditure that is at least equal to the level of expenditure that would be maintained if professional development funds were not being expended.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13036. Legislative Ceiling on Per Capita Cost.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F4AB3634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13036. Legislative Ceiling on Per Capita Cost.

The maximum number of dollars per participant under the appropriation for this program is established by law. Participants are administrators, teachers, aides, replacement teachers, auxiliary personnel, and others who receive training.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13037. Competitive Nature of the Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F4CD6434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13037. Competitive Nature of the Program.

It is the intent of the legislature that funds available be distributed throughout California. Applications will be ranked on the basis of Education Code Sections 44635, 44636 or 44638. The highest ranked applications will be recommended for funding.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13038. Development of Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F4F6E534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13038. Development of Program.

(a) Needs Assessment.

Each application shall include comprehensive data on the unmet needs of the student population and of the administrative and instructional staff members of the participating schools. Data submitted must include, but is not limited to, input from students, parents, and staff members. Special emphasis must be given to the needs for improved pupil achievement in reading and mathematics.

(b) Objectives.

Each application shall include statements of objectives, stated in performance terms, with performance criteria identified for all participants in the project.

(c) Activities.

Each application shall include descriptions of the system of rotation by which the participants will be released from regular duties, receive concentrated training, receive follow-up support, and be assessed. Summer school activities shall be described in relation to school-year activities, with a rationale for the sequence of training experience to be received by the participants. Learning groups of trainers and trainees shall be described, and organizational and flow charts provided to graphically illustrate relationships and experience sequences.

Activities must be developed around a fully described theoretical model. Appropriate references to research in teacher education shall be cited, including but not limited to data generated in previous years in the applicant district and research done at the cooperating teacher training institution. All activities must be described in an overall management plan which shows what is to be done, by whom, and by when.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13039. Project Evaluation and Reporting.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F52C9B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13039. Project Evaluation and Reporting.

Each funded agency must submit a year-end evaluation and report to the California Department of Education (CDE) in a format to be provided by the CDE. Annual reports are due in Sacramento by the close of business, July 31 of each year.

(a) Report on Program Implementation Process.

The program application as submitted and approved must be implemented. The process by which the activities described are implemented must be monitored by the Professional Development Steering Committee (Committee). The Committee's report on the degree to which the management plan has been implemented must be submitted as a component of the year-end program report.

(b) Evaluation of the Program Product.

Evaluation of the program product shall focus on two populations:

(1) Standardized achievement test data shall include scores of pupils taught for at least a full school year by a teacher who has completed the inservice training program. A comparison with scores of pupils in comparable classes taught by teachers who have not completed the training must be made.

(2) Baseline, pretraining data shall be gathered on all participants and compared with post training data. Such data shall include, but is not limited to, the objectives established for knowledge and performance skills to be mastered by the participants.

Credits

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13040. Continuity of Funding.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F5625134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13040. Continuity of Funding.

(a) Contingent upon the availability of funding, projects will, beginning with the 1975-76 fiscal year, be funded for two years. Exceptions will be projects which are found by representatives of the California Department of Education to be:

(1) Substantially out of compliance with these regulations, or

(2) Substantially at variance in program operation from the program described in the approved application.

(b) At the end of the second year of operation, programs will be reviewed in terms of:

(1) Whether the needs of the pupils have been substantially met, and

(2) Whether the program has been cost-effective in operation.

Credits

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13041. Reports and Inspection of Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F586F054C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:32:37.287753+00:00
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§ 13041. Reports and Inspection of Records.

On request of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, records shall be made available for inspection to verify the accuracy of reports and to determine the conformity of program activities to the applicable program plans. Each school district and county superintendent of schools maintaining programs under this chapter shall submit such reports at such times as the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall require to effect the purposes of this chapter.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13042. Fiscal and Technical Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F59CE934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13042. Fiscal and Technical Requirements.

(a) Districts and county superintendents maintaining programs under this chapter shall develop budgets, account records, claims for reimbursement, and reports in accordance with the California School Accounting Manual.

(b) Auditable records shall be developed by the school districts or county superintendents to document compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13043. Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F5BA3534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:32:44.652494+00:00
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§ 13043. Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements.

Each application shall include assurance that the applicant agency shall comply with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX, Education Act Amendment of 1972, sections 30 through 36 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, and the California Fair Employment Practices Act, as amended.

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 9. Professional Development and Program Improvement Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13044. Waivers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F5D9F244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13044. Waivers.

Applicant districts may apply to the State Board of Education for waivers from provisions of the California Education Code under the provisions of Education Code Sections 52000 with respect to early childhood education schools and 58603 with respect to ESEA Title I schools if the granting of such waivers (which are not inconsistent with federal statutes or regulations) will aid such applicant districts in the establishment and operation of early childhood education programs or compensatory education programs for low income children.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 11. School Housing Aid for Compensatory Education > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 12, Subch. 11, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I877436214C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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(Education Code Sections 16210-16215)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 11. School Housing Aid for Compensatory Education > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13050. Application for Funds.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F6281234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:01.675346+00:00
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§ 13050. Application for Funds.

An applicant for school housing aid pursuant to Education Code Sections 16210-16215 shall be identified as a “most concentrated area of poverty and social tension” described in Section 12051 or a “designated area of disadvantage” described in Education Code Section 58600.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 11: Section 16213, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 11 (§§ 13050 through 13053) filed 1-14-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 11. School Housing Aid for Compensatory Education > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13051. Priorities to Districts Reducing Teacher-Pupil Ratio.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F64F2234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:05.269582+00:00
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§ 13051. Priorities to Districts Reducing Teacher-Pupil Ratio.

Priorities in grants and allocations pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Part 10 of the Education Code shall be granted to districts for use in areas designated as the most concentrated areas of poverty and social tension in the State when the district has reduced, or submitted an approvable plan for reducing, the number of pupils to full-time equivalent classroom teachers in grades kindergarten through six, inclusive, in those schools to a ratio of not more than 25-1.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 11. School Housing Aid for Compensatory Education > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13052. Basis of Priorities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F6986034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 13052. Basis of Priorities.

Priorities for purposes of grants and allocations pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Part 10 of the Education Code shall be based upon needs and the urgency thereof, of school districts as determined by the following factors:

(a) Justification of the need for new school plants, new classrooms, acquisition of land, sites for new classrooms, or remodeling, renovation or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities.

(b) The number of available unused or partially used classrooms in the designated area.

(c) The number of available unused or partially used classrooms outside of the designated area which may be used reasonably to accommodate pupils from the designated area.

(d) The joint recommendation of the Bureau of School Facilities Planning and the Bureau of Intergroup Relations of the California Department of Education of district plans for new school plants, acquisition of land, sites for new classrooms, for construction of new facilities, or for remodeling, renovation, or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities.

(e) Availability of the district's uncommitted capital outlay funds for school housing to meet the needs of the district's plan for compensatory education.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 11. School Housing Aid for Compensatory Education > Article 1. General Provisions > § 13053. Computation of Entitlements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F6DA4B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:13.262884+00:00
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§ 13053. Computation of Entitlements.

Entitlements for school housing aid shall be computed on the basis of public school population ratios determined in accordance with Education Code Section 54483. The Director, with the approval of the State Board of Education, may modify entitlements when required by the comparative needs, and the urgency thereof, of school districts.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 12. School Housing Aid for Districts Impacted by Seasonal Agricultural Employment [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 12, Subch. 12, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8783C6834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:20.077096+00:00
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History

1. New subchapter 12 (Section 13070) filed 1-14-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 3).

2. Repealer of subchapter 12 (Section 13070) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.1. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F767E534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:30.212312+00:00
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§ 13075.1. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316; and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, sections 614 and 794(a).

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005; operative 5-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.2. Application for SBE Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F8A06534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:33.979224+00:00
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§ 13075.2. Application for SBE Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005; operative 5-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.3. Subcontracts. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F91F5934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:37.942110+00:00
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§ 13075.3. Subcontracts. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 37200, Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005; operative 5-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).

2. Renumbering of former section 13075.3 to section 13075.4 and new section 13075.3 filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.4. Submission of an Annual SES Accountability Report (Posted May 2010) and Retention of Records by Approved Providers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F985E334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:41.695847+00:00
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§ 13075.4. Submission of an Annual SES Accountability Report (posted May 2010) and Retention of Records by Approved Providers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005; operative 5-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).

2. Renumbering of former section 13075.4 to section 13075.5 and renumbering of former section 13075.3 to section 13075.4, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.5. Termination of an Approved Provider. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F9AF6434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:45.418362+00:00
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§ 13075.5. Termination of an Approved Provider. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 13075.4 to section 13075.5, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.6. Appealing SBE Termination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F9D19234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:49.199173+00:00
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§ 13075.6. Appealing SBE Termination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.7. Responsibilities of LEAs for SES. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F9F3C034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:53.004866+00:00
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§ 13075.7. Responsibilities of LEAs for SES. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.8. SES Implementation by Approved Providers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3FA1AD034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:56.993790+00:00
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§ 13075.8. SES Implementation by Approved Providers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 33031, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075.9. Enrolling Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3FA3F6F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:34:00.753362+00:00
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§ 13075.9. Enrolling Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 33031, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 12. Compensatory Education > Subchapter 13. Supplemental Educational Services [Repealed] > § 13075. Application of this Subchapter. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F7371134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:33:26.560062+00:00
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§ 13075. Application of this Subchapter. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. Section 6316.

History

1. New subchapter 13 (section 13075) and section filed 6-20-2003 as an emergency; operative 6-20-2003 (Register 2003, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-20-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-20-2003 order transmitted to OAL 9-16-2003 and filed 10-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 44).

3. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005; operative 5-6-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 18).

4. Amendment of subchapter heading filed 5-23-2011; operative 6-22-2011 (Register 2011, No. 21).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 13 (sections 13075-13075.9) and section filed 6-27-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 13. School Facilities and Equipment > Subchapter 1.5. CIVIC Center Act > Article 1. Proportionate Direct Costs for Use of School Facilities and Grounds > § 14037. Definitions.
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§ 14037. Definitions.

(a) “Applicant” means the direct cost fee payer requesting use of school facilities or grounds under the Civic Center Act (Education Code section 38130, et seq).

(b) “Direct costs” are the estimated costs identified by a school district as follows:

(1) “Capital direct costs” includes the estimated costs for maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment, for use of the school facilities or grounds under the Civic Center Act.

(A) For purposes of estimating capital direct costs, “school facilities” shall be limited to nonclassroom space, but may apply to specialty teaching spaces including but not limited to, dance studios, music practice or performance spaces and theaters.

(B) Capital direct costs do not apply to classroom-based programs that operate after school hours, including, but not limited to, after school programs, tutoring programs, or child care programs.

1. A program is defined as classroom-based for purposes of this subdivision if participants spend at least 50 percent of operational hours in a classroom.

(C) Capital direct costs do not apply to organizations retained by the school or school district to provide instruction or instructional activities to pupils during school hours.

(2) “Operational direct costs” includes the estimated costs of supplies, utilities, janitorial services, services of school district employees, and/or contracted workers and salaries and benefits paid to school district employees directly associated with the administration of the Civic Center Act to operate and maintain school facilities or grounds.

(c) The term “school grounds” shall include, but not be limited to, playing fields, athletic fields, track and field venues, tennis courts, and outdoor basketball courts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 38134, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38131 and 38134, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 1.5 (article 1), article 1 (sections 14037-14042) and section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19). For prior history of section 14037, see Register 2000, No. 44.

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§ 14038. Determining Proportionate Share.

School districts electing to charge applicants for all direct costs, or either capital direct costs or operational direct costs shall do the following:

(a) Calculate the proportionate share, as a percent, that each school facility or grounds is available for use by applicants as follows:

(1) Estimate the total annual hours a facility or grounds is expected to be used by applicants.

(2) Estimate the total annual hours a facility or grounds is expected to be used by anyone, including applicants and the school district.

(3) Divide the number of hours in subdivision (a)(1) by the number of hours in subdivision (a)(2).

(b) In the alternative, school districts may elect to determine proportionate share by categorizing like facilities or grounds (e.g., all high school football fields, all gymnasiums) and performing the same calculation as outlined in subdivisions (a)(1) through (a)(3).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 38134, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38131 and 38134, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 14039. Determining Specific Allowable Capital Direct Costs.

Specific to each school facility and grounds (or like facilities and grounds as described in section 14038(b)), the school district shall quantify annual capital direct costs as follows:

(a) Determine the useful life in years from the initial date of occupancy or use.

(b) Estimate the expected cost to repair, restore, or refurbish the facility or grounds at the end of its useful life. Substitute the estimated cost to replace a facility or grounds when maintenance, repair, restoration or refurbishment would not be practicable or cost effective.

(c) Divide the cost in subdivision (b) over the number of years in subdivision (a) to reflect the annual cost.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 38134, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38131 and 38134, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19).

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§ 14040. Determining Specific Allowable Operational Direct Costs.

Specific to each school facility and grounds (or like facilities and grounds as described in section 14038(b)), the school district shall quantify annual operational direct costs by estimating the following costs:

(a) The annual cost of salaries and benefits for all school district employee labor or contracted services required to operate, clean, and maintain the facility or grounds, which may include janitorial services, setup and teardown time, and security.

(b) The annual cost of supplies required to operate and maintain the facility or grounds, including all school district equipment used by applicants.

(c) The annual cost of utilities required to operate the facility or grounds, including any school district or applicant-provided equipment.

(d) The prorated annual salaries and benefits paid to school district employees directly associated with the administration of direct cost user fees for time spent administering such fees authorized under this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 38134, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38131 and 38134, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19). For prior history of article 5 (sections 14040-14046), see Register 93, No. 46.

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§ 14041. Establishing a Fee Schedule.

(a) When electing to charge fees pursuant to the Civic Center Act, a school district governing board shall adopt a fee schedule that includes the hourly fee for each specific facility and grounds (or like facilities and grounds as described in section 14038(b)), calculated as follows:

(1) If charging for capital direct costs only, multiply the capital direct costs quantified in section 14039(c) by the proportionate share as determined in section 14038(a)(3). Divide the product by the total number of hours of applicant use as set forth in section 14038(a)(1) to arrive at the hourly rate.

(2) If charging for operational costs only, add the operational costs identified in sections 14040(a) through (c) and multiply the sum by the proportionate share as determined in section 14038(a)(3). Divide the product by the total number of hours of applicant use as set forth in section 14038(a)(1) to arrive at an hourly rate. Add to this amount the hourly rate to administer direct cost user fees calculated by dividing the cost identified in section 14040(d) by the total number of hours of applicant use set forth in section 14038(a)(1).

(3) If charging for all direct costs, add the hourly rates calculated in subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2).

(b) A school district governing board may elect to discount direct cost fees charged pursuant to the Civic Center Act based on the type or category of applicant, including, but not limited to, those with tax-exempt status. All such discounts shall be contained in the adopted fee schedule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 38134, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38131 and 38134, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 46.

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§ 14042. Expending Capital Fees.

Funds collected by a school district as capital direct costs shall be deposited into a special fund that shall only be used for capital maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 38134, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38131 and 38134, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 46.

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§ 14000. Policy Declaration. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 1: Sections 39000, 39100, 39101 and 39118, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 1 (§§ 14000, 14001, 14010, 14020, 14021, 14030 through 14033, 14040 through 14045) filed 1-14-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved nunc pro tunc by State Building Standards Commission as to any building standards involved (Register 70, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

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§ 14001. Minimum Standards.

Educational facilities planned by school districts shall be:

(a) Evolved from a statement of educational program requirements which reflects the school district's educational goals and objectives.

(b) Master-planned to provide for maximum site enrollment..

(c) Located on a site which meets California Department of Education standards as specified in Section 14010.

(d) Designed for the environmental comfort and work efficiency of the occupants.

(e) Designed to require a practical minimum of maintenance.

(f) Designed to meet federal, state, and local statutory requirements for structure, fire, and public safety.

(g) Designed and engineered with flexibility to accommodate future needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(b) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17017.5 and 17251(b), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of text and adoption of Note filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

3. Amendment of Note filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14010. Standards for School Site Selection.

All districts shall select a school site that provides safety and that supports learning. The following standards shall apply:

(a) The net usable acreage and enrollment for a new school site shall be consistent with the numbers of acres and enrollment established in the 2000 Edition, “School Site Analysis and Development” published by the California Department of Education and incorporated into this section by reference, in toto, unless sufficient land is not available or circumstances exist due to any of the following:

(1) Urban or suburban development results in insufficient available land even after considering the option of eminent domain.

(2) Sufficient acreage is available but it would not be economically feasible to mitigate geological or environmental hazards or other site complications which pose a threat to the health and/or safety of students and staff.

(3) Sufficient acreage is available but not within the attendance area of the unhoused students or there is an extreme density of population within a given attendance area requiring a school to serve more students on a single site. Choosing an alternate site would result in extensive long-term bussing of students that would cause extreme financial hardship to the district to transport students to the proposed school site.

(4) Geographic barriers, traffic congestion, or other constraints would cause extreme financial hardship for the district to transport students to the proposed school site.

(b) If a school site is less than the recommended acreage required in subsection (a) of this section, the district shall demonstrate how the students will be provided an adequate educational program including physical education as described in the district's adopted course of study.

(c) The property line of the site even if it is a joint use agreement as described in subsection (o) of this section shall be at least the following distance from the edge of respective power line easements:

(1) 100 feet for 50-133 kV line.

(2) 150 feet for 220-230 kV line.

(3) 350 feet for 500-550 kV line.

(d) If the proposed site is within 1,500 feet of a railroad track easement, a safety study shall be done by a competent professional trained in assessing cargo manifests, frequency, speed, and schedule of railroad traffic, grade, curves, type and condition of track need for sound or safety barriers, need for pedestrian and vehicle safeguards at railroad crossings, presence of high pressure gas lines near the tracks that could rupture in the event of a derailment, preparation of an evacuation plan. In addition to the analysis, possible and reasonable mitigation measures must be identified.

(e) The site shall not be adjacent to a road or freeway that any site-related traffic and sound level studies have determined will have safety problems or sound levels which adversely affect the educational program.

(f) Pursuant to Education Code sections 17212 and 17212.5, the site shall not contain an active earthquake fault or fault trace.

(g) Pursuant to Education Code sections 17212 and 17212.5, the site is not within an area of flood or dam flood inundation unless the cost of mitigating the flood or inundation impact is reasonable.

(h) The site shall not be located near an above-ground water or fuel storage tank or within 1500 feet of the easement of an above ground or underground pipeline that can pose a safety hazard as determined by a risk analysis study, conducted by a competent professional, which may include certification from a local public utility commission.

(i) The site is not subject to moderate to high liquefaction or landslides.

(j) The shape of the site shall have a proportionate length to width ratio to accommodate the building layout, parking and playfields that can be safely supervised and does not exceed the allowed passing time to classes for the district.

(k) The site shall be easily accessible from arterial roads and shall allow minimum peripheral visibility from the planned driveways in accordance with the Sight Distance Standards established in the “Highway Design Manual,” Table 201.1, published by the Department of Transportation, July 1, 1990 edition, and incorporated into this section by reference, in toto.

(l) The site shall not be on major arterial streets with a heavy traffic pattern as determined by site-related traffic studies including those that require student crossings unless mitigation of traffic hazards and a plan for the safe arrival and departure of students appropriate to the grade level has been provided by city, county or other public agency in accordance with the “School Area Pedestrian Safety” manual published by the California Department of Transportation, 1987 edition, incorporated into this section by reference, in toto.

(m) Existing or proposed zoning of the surrounding properties shall be compatible with schools in that it would not pose a potential health or safety risk to students or staff in accordance with Education Code Section 17213 and Government Code Section 65402 and available studies of traffic surrounding the site.

(n) The site shall be located within the proposed attendance area to encourage student walking and avoid extensive bussing unless bussing is used to promote ethnic diversity.

(o) The site shall be selected to promote joint use of parks, libraries, museums and other public services, the acreage of which may be included as part of the recommended acreage as stated in subsection (a) of this section.

(p) The site shall be conveniently located for public services including but not limited to fire protection, police protection, public transit and trash disposal whenever feasible.

(q) The district shall consider environmental factors of light, wind, noise, aesthetics, and air pollution in its site selection process.

(r) Easements on or adjacent to the site shall not restrict access or building placement.

(s) The cost and complications of the following shall be considered in the site selection process and should not result in undue delays or unreasonable costs consistent with State Allocation Board standards:

(1) Distance of utilities to the site, availability and affordability of bringing utilities to the site.

(2) Site preparation including grading, drainage, demolition, hazardous cleanup, including cleanup of indigenous material such as serpentine rock, and off-site development of streets, curbs, gutters and lights.

(3) Eminent domain, relocation costs, severance damage, title clearance and legal fees.

(4) Long-term high landscaping or maintenance costs.

(5) Existence of any wildlife habitat that is on a protected or endangered species list maintained by any state or federal agency, existence of any wetlands, natural waterways, or areas that may support migratory species, or evidence of any environmentally sensitive vegetation.

(t) If the proposed site is on or within 2,000 feet of a significant disposal of hazardous waste, the school district shall contact the Department of Toxic Substances Control for a determination of whether the property should be considered a Hazardous Waste Property or Border Zone Property.

(u) At the request of the governing board of a school district, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant exemptions to any of the standards in this section if the district can demonstrate that mitigation of specific circumstances overrides a standard without compromising a safe and supportive school environment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(b) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17212, 17212.5, 17213, 17251(b) and 17251(f), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 14010 to section 14011 and new section filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14011. Procedures for Site Acquisition -- State-Funded School Districts.

A state-funded school district is defined as a school district having a project funded under Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 17070.10) of the Education Code. A state-funded school district, before acquiring title to real property for school use, shall obtain written approval from the California Department of Education using the following procedures:

(a) Request a preliminary conference with a consultant from the School Facilities Planning Division and in consultation review and evaluate sites under final consideration.

(b) Contact the School Facilities Planning Division of the California Department of Education to obtain a “School Facilities Planning Division Field Site Review,” form SFPD 4.0, published by the California Department of Education, as last amended in December 1999 and incorporated into this section by reference, in toto, which lists the site options in order of merit according to the site selection standards delineated in Section 14010.

(c) Prepare a statement of policies as delineated on the “School Facilities Planning Division School Site Report,” form SFPD 4.02, as last amended in December 1999 and incorporated into this section by reference, in toto, covering the range and organization of grades to be served, the transportation of pupils, and the ultimate maximum pupil enrollment to be housed on the site. Prepare a statement showing how the site is appropriate in size as justified by the school district's Facilities Master Plan, including acreage increases above the California Department of Education recommendation made to compensate for off-site mitigation. A school district may choose, in place of a master plan, a developer fee justification document or a five-year plan if it addresses enrollment projections, needed schools, and site sizes.

(d) Prepare maps showing present and proposed school sites, significant roads or highways, unsanitary or hazardous installations, such as airports or industries and the indicated boundary of the pupil attendance area to be served as delineated on form SFPD 4.02.

(e) Meet with appropriate local government, recreation, and park authorities to consider possible joint use of the grounds and buildings and to coordinate the design to benefit the intended users as required by Education Code Section 35275.

(f) Give written notice to the local planning agency having jurisdiction to review the proposed school site or addition to an existing school site and request a written report from the local planning agency of the investigations and recommendations for each proposed site with respect to conformity with the adopted general plan as required by Public Resources Code Section 21151.2 and Government Code Section 65402.

(g) Comply with Education Code Sections 17212 and 17212.5, with particular emphasis upon an engineering investigation made of the site to preclude locating the school on terrain that may be potentially hazardous:

(1) The geological and soils engineering study shall address all of the following:

(A) Nature of the site including a discussion of liquefaction, subsidence or expansive soils, slope, stability, dam or flood inundation and street flooding.

(B) Whether the site is located within a special study zone as defined in Education Code Section 17212.

(C) Potential for earthquake or other geological hazard damage.

(D) Whether the site is situated on or near a pressure ridge, geological fault or fault trace that may rupture during the life of the school building and the student risk factor.

(E) Economic feasibility of the construction effort to make the school building safe for occupancy.

(2) Other studies shall include the following:

(A) Population trends

(B) Transportation

(C) Water supply

(D) Waste disposal facilities

(E) Utilities

(F) Traffic hazards

(G) Surface drainage conditions

(H) Other factors affecting initial and operating costs.

(h) Prepare an environmental impact report, or negative declaration in compliance with the Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code, Division 13, (commencing with Section 21000 with particular attention to Section 21151.8). As required by Education Code Section 17213, the written findings of the environmental impact report or negative declaration must include a statement verifying that the site to be acquired for school purposes is not currently or formerly a hazardous, acutely hazardous substance release, or solid waste disposal site or, if so, that the wastes have been removed. Also, the written findings must state that the site does not contain pipelines which carry hazardous wastes or substances other than a natural gas supply line to that school or neighborhood. If hazardous air emissions are identified, the written findings must state that the health risks do not and will not constitute an actual or potential danger of public health of students or staff. If corrective measures of chronic or accidental hazardous air emissions are required under an existing order by another jurisdiction, the governing board shall make a finding that the emissions have been mitigated prior to occupancy of the school.

(i) Consult with, or demonstrate that the lead agency, if other than the district preparing the environmental impact report or negative declaration, has consulted with the appropriate city/county agency and with any air pollution control district or air quality management district having jurisdiction, concerning any facilities having hazardous or acutely hazardous air emissions within one-fourth of a mile of the proposed school site as required by Education Code Section 17213.

(j) For purposes of Environmental Site Assessment, school districts shall comply with Education Code sections 17210.1, 17213.1, and 17213.2.

(k) Follow the recommendations of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction report based upon the Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, findings, if the proposed site is within two miles of the center line of an airport runway or proposed runway as required by Education Code Section 17215.

(l) Follow the standards for school site selection in Section 14010 of this article.

(m) Conduct a public hearing by the governing board of the school district as required in Education Code Section 17211 to evaluate the property using the standards described in Section 14010 of this article. The school district's facility advisory committee may provide an evaluation of the proposed site to the governing board.

(n) Submit the request for exemption from a standard in Section 14010 of this article, with a description of the mitigation that overrides the standard, to the California Department of Education.

(o) Certify there are no available alternative school district-owned sites for the project deemed usable for school purposes by the California Department of Education or certify that the school district intends to sell an available alternative school district-owned site and use the proceeds from the sale for the purchase of the new school site.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(b) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17070.50, 17072.12, 17210.1, 17211, 17212, 17213 and 17251(b), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of section 14010 to section 14011 and adoption of Note filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14012. Procedures for Site Acquisition - Locally-Funded School Districts.

A locally-funded school district is defined as a school district with a project not applying for funding from any state program administered by the State Allocation Board as defined in Chapter 12.0 (commencing with Section 17000) or Chapter 12.5 (commencing with Section 17070.10) of the Education Code. A locally-funded school district, before acquiring title to real property for school use, shall:

(a) Evaluate the property using the standards established in Section 14010 and items (e) through (l) in Section 14011;

(b) Comply with terms of the complaint investigation described in Section 14012(d); and

(c) May request advice from the California Department of Education as described in Education Code Section 17211(a).

(d) Prepare documentation of and retain for purposes of a complaint investigation the exemption from the standard in Section 14010 of this article with a description of the mitigation that overrides the standard. Locally-funded school districts may request from the California Department of Education a review of the adequacy of the mitigation measure.

(e) Comply with Education Code section 17268 regarding potential safety or health risks to students and staff.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(b) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17251(a) and (b) and 17268, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Repealer of former section 14012 and renumbering of former section 14013 to new section 14012, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14013. Procedures for Site Acquisition - Locally-Funded Districts. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 39001(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 17700 et. seq., 39101(a), and 39101(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Renumbering of former section 14013 to section 14012 filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 14020-14021) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 11; Register 70, No. 26 and Register 71, No. 1.

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§ 14030. Standards for Development of Plans for the Design and Construction of School Facilities.

The following standards for new schools are for the use of all school districts for the purposes of educational appropriateness and promotion of school safety:

(a) Educational Specifications.

Prior to submitting preliminary plans for the design and construction of school facilities, and as a condition of final plan approval by CDE, school board-approved educational specifications for school design shall be prepared and submitted to the California Department of Education based on the school district's goals, objectives, policies and community input that determine the educational program and define the following:

(1) Enrollment of the school and the grade level configuration.

(2) Emphasis in curriculum content or teaching methodology that influences school design.

(3) Type, number, size, function, special characteristics of each space, and spatial relationships of the instructional area that are consistent with the educational program.

(4) Community functions that may affect the school design.

(b) Site Layout.

Parent drop off, bus loading areas, and parking shall be separated to allow students to enter and exit the school grounds safely unless these features are unavailable due to limited acreage in urban areas or restrictive locations, specifically:

(1) Buses do not pass through parking areas to enter or exit school site unless a barrier is provided that prevents vehicles from backing directly into the bus loading area.

(2) Parent drop off area is adjacent to school entrance and separate from bus area and staff parking.

(3) Vehicle traffic pattern does not interfere with foot traffic patterns. Foot traffic does not have to pass through entrance driveways to enter school. Crosswalks are clearly marked to define desired foot path to school entrance.

(4) Parking stalls are not located so vehicles must back into bus or loading areas used by parents. Island fencing or curbs are used to separate parking areas from loading/unloading areas.

(5) To provide equal access to insure the purposes of the least restrictive environment, bus drop off for handicapped students is in the same location as for regular education students.

(c) Playground and Field Areas.

Adequate physical education teaching stations shall be available to accommodate course requirements for the planned enrollment, specifically:

(1) A variety of physical education teaching stations are available to provide a comprehensive physical education program in accordance with the district's adopted course of study (including hardcourt, field area and indoor spaces).

(2) The physical education teaching stations are adequate for the planned student enrollment to complete the minimum instruction and course work defined in Education Code Sections 51210(g), 51220(d) and 51225.3(a)(1)(F).

(3) Supervision of playfields is not obstructed by buildings or objects that impair observation.

(4) Joint use for educational purposes with other public agencies is explored. Joint use layout with parks is not duplicative and fulfills both agencies' needs.

(d) Delivery and Utility Areas.

Delivery and service areas shall be located to provide vehicular access that does not jeopardize the safety of students and staff:

(1) Delivery/utility vehicles have direct access from the street to the delivery area without crossing over playground or field areas or interfering with bus or parent loading unless a fence or other barrier protects students from large vehicle traffic on playgrounds.

(2) Trash pickup is fenced or otherwise isolated and away from foot traffic areas.

(e) Future Expansion.

Site layouts shall have capability for expansion without substantial alterations to existing structures or playgrounds:

(1) Site layout designates area(s) for future permanent or temporary additions that are compatible with the existing site plans for playground layout and supervision.

(2) Utilities to the expansion area are included in the plans and have the capacity to accommodate anticipated growth.

(3) Exits, corridors, stairs, and elevators are located to accommodate capacity of additions, particularly in such buildings added as the multi-purpose/cafeteria, administration, gymnasium/or auditorium.

(f) Placement of Buildings.

Building placement shall consider compatibility of the various functions on campus and provide optimum patterns of foot traffic flow around and within buildings. Site layout of buildings, parking, driveways, and physical education areas shall be adequate to meet the instructional, security and service needs of the educational program:

(1) Building placement is compatible with other functions on campus; e.g., band room is not next to library.

(2) Physical relationship of classrooms, auxiliary, and support areas allows unobstructed movement of staff and students around the campus.

(3) Building placement has favorable orientation to wind, sun, rain, and natural light.

(4) Restrooms are conveniently located, require minimum supervision, and, to the extent possible, are easily accessible from playground and classrooms.

(5) Parking spaces are sufficient for staff, visitors, and students (where applicable).

(6) The campus is secured by fencing and electronic devices such as code entries, electronic monitoring or motion sensors when needed.

(g) Classrooms.

Classrooms at new school sites shall have adequate space to perform the curriculum functions for the planned enrollment as described in the school district's facility master plan, specifically:

(1) Classroom size standards:

(A) General classrooms, grades one through twelve are not less than 960 square feet. Classrooms proposed of less than 960 square feet require written justification to be submitted to and approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Adjacent instructional space shall be included in the calculation of square feet for purposes of approving classroom design.

(B) Proposed classrooms of less than 960 square feet have written justification consistent with the educational program and curriculum indicating that the district's education program can be delivered in the proposed size classrooms.

(2) Total classroom space meets or exceeds the capacity planned for the school using the district's classroom loading standards in accordance with State Allocation Board policy.

(3) Consideration is given to some classrooms which are easily alterable in size and shape at a reasonable cost.

(4) Conduit/cabling and outlets are available for technology in each classroom to provide network and stand alone equipment related to the planned and future potential educational functions.

(h) Specialized Classrooms and Areas.

Specialized classrooms shall be designed to reflect the function planned for that portion of the educational program. If any of the following classrooms are needed, these standards apply:

(1) Small-Group Areas.

(A) Small-group instruction areas are not included in the computation of classroom size unless the area is an integral part of the classroom and can be visibly supervised by a teacher from the classroom.

(B) Small-group instruction areas are designed to allow for collaborative learning opportunities where appropriate to support the regular education program and are located in the vicinity of classrooms.

(2) Kindergarten Classrooms.

(A) Kindergarten classroom size for permanent structures is not less than 1350 square feet, including restrooms, storage, teacher preparation, wet and dry areas.

(B) Kindergarten classrooms are designed to allow supervision of play yards (unless prevented by site shape or size) and all areas of the classroom.

(C) Play yard design provides a variety of activities for development of large motor skills.

(D) Classrooms are located close to parent drop-off and bus loading areas.

(E) Storage, casework, and learning stations are functionally designed for use in free play and structured activities; e.g., shelves are deep and open for frequent use of manipulative materials.

(F) Windows, marking boards, sinks, drinking fountains, and furniture are appropriate heights for kindergarten-age students.

(G) Restrooms are self-contained within the classroom or within the kindergarten complex.

(3) Special Education Classrooms and Areas.

(A) A new school designates at least 240 square feet for the resource specialist program and provides additional space in accordance with the allocations in Education Code Section 17747(a) as larger enrollments are being planned.

(B) A new school designates at least 200 square feet for the speech and language program which is close to classrooms when an individualized instruction program is necessary.

(C) A new school designates office area for the psychologist/counseling program which provides for confidentiality and may be shared with other support service programs.

(D) Special day classrooms are at least the same size as regular education classrooms at that site and are properly equipped for the students who will occupy the space, for their age and type of disabling condition.

(E) The square footage allowance in Education Code Section 17747(a) for special day class programs is used for the design of classroom space and other space on the campus to support the special education program. The support space includes but is not limited to speech specialist area, psychologist, counseling offices and conference area.

(F) Special day classrooms are distributed throughout the campus with age appropriate regular education classrooms.

(G) A cluster of two special day classrooms may be considered if support or auxiliary services (e.g., bathrooming, feeding, physical or occupational therapy) are needed to serve the students throughout the school day.

(H) A conference area is available to conduct annual individualized education program meetings for each special education student.

(I) Medical therapy units, if planned for the site, are close to visitor parking areas and accessible after school hours.

(i) Laboratories shall be designed in accordance with the planned curriculum.

(1) Science laboratory:

(A) Size is at least 1300 square feet including storage and teacher preparation area.

(B) Science laboratory design is consistent with the requirements for proper hazardous materials management specified in both the “Science Facilities Design for California Public Schools,” published by the California Department of Education, 1993, and the “Science Safety Handbook for California Public Schools,” published by the California State Department of Education, 1999.

(C) Accommodations are made for necessary safety equipment and storage of supplies; e.g., fire extinguisher, first aid kit, master disconnect valve for gas.

(D) Secured storage areas are provided for volatile, flammable, and corrosive chemicals and cleaning agents.

(E) Properly designated areas are provided with appropriate ventilation for hazardous materials that emit noxious fumes, including a high volume purge system in the event of accidental release of toxic substances which may become airborne.

(F) Exhaust fume hoods, eye washes, deluge showers are provided.

(G) Floor and ceiling ventilation is provided in areas where chemicals are stored.

(H) Room is provided for movement of students around fixed-learning stations.

(I) There is the capability for technology which complements the curriculum.

(J) Classrooms are flexibly designed to insure full student access to laboratory stations and lecture areas.

(2) Consumer Home Economics laboratory:

(A) There is room for movement of students around fixed learning stations.

(B) Cooking equipment reflects current home food preparation practices and/or commercial food preparation simulation.

(C) There is the capability for technology which complements portions of the curriculum, such as fashion design, consumer economics, and nutritional analysis of foods.

(D) There is space for industrial or home sewing equipment consistent with the planned curriculum.

(E) There is storage for student projects and supplies.

(F) Space for work tables is provided for such activities as cutting fabric or completing interior design projects.

(G) Lecture area is provided.

(H) At least 1300 square feet is allocated for each laboratory.

(I) If part of the planned program, space for a child care area or for a laboratory to teach child growth and development is provided.

(3) Industrial and Technology/Education Laboratory:

(A) Room is provided for movement of students around fixed learning stations.

(B) Flexible stations with sufficient outlets and power source for industrial type equipment is provided.

(C) Space is provided for various simulations of job-related experiences and laboratory work stations.

(D) There is capability to utilize technology which complements the curriculum, such as computer-aided graphics, electronics and specialized tools.

(E) There is lecture area within each laboratory or near the laboratory area where appropriate.

(F) There are accommodations for necessary health and safety equipment, such as fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

(G) Secured storage areas for volatile, flammable and corrosive chemicals and cleaning agents are provided where appropriate.

(H) There are properly designated areas with appropriate ventilation for the use of hazardous material that emit noxious fumes or excessive dust particles.

(I) Proper storage and removal access for hazardous waste materials is provided in each laboratory using such materials.

(4) Computer Instructional Support Area:

(A) If a standard classroom is being designated as a computer laboratory, size is at least 960 square feet.

(B) Room is provided for movement of students around learning stations.

(C) Sufficient outlets, power sources, and network links for the amount of equipment are provided.

(D) Proper ventilation is provided.

(E) Room provides for security of equipment.

(F) Lighting minimizes screen glare and eye strain.

(j) Gymnasium, Shower/Locker shall be designed to accommodate multiple use activities in accordance with the planned enrollment:

(1) The gymnasium is secured from other parts of the campus for evening and weekend events or for public use purposes.

(2) The shower/locker area is of sufficient size to allow students enrolled in the physical education program to shower and dress each period.

(3) Toilets are available for the public in facilities intended for shared community use other than in shower/locker areas.

(4) Office space is provided for physical education teachers.

(5) Space is available for specialized age-appropriate physical education activities such as weight lifting, exercise equipment usage, aerobics.

(k) Auxiliary Areas.

(1) Multipurpose/cafeteria area (indoor or outdoor) shall be adequately sized and flexibly designed to protect students from the elements and to allow all students adequate eating time during each lunch period and to accommodate such uses as physical education activities, assemblies, and extracurricular activities:

(A) Tables and benches or seats are designed to maximize space and allow flexibility in the use of the space.

(B) The location is easily accessible for student and community use, but is close to street for delivery truck access.

(C) Stage/platform may have a dividing wall to be used for instructional purposes but is not intended as a classroom.

(D) Area for the cafeteria line is designed for the flow of traffic for each lunch period.

(E) Design of kitchen reflects its planned function; e.g., whether for food preparation or warming only.

(F) Space is available for refrigeration and preparation of foods to accommodate maximum number of students planned for the school.

(G) Office, changing, and restroom area for food preparation staff is available and shall comply with local department of health requirements.

(H) Ceiling height allows for clearance of light fixtures for physical education activities.

(2) Administrative Office.

The administrative office shall have sufficient square footage to accommodate the number of staff for the maximum enrollment planned for the school consistent with the master plan for the school district and shall be designed to efficiently conduct the administrative functions, specifically:

(A) Students have direct confidential access to pupil personnel area.

(B) Counter tops are accessible for an age-appropriate population both at a standing and wheelchair level.

(C) Clerical staff have a clear view of nurse's office.

(D) The nurse's office has a bathroom separate from staff bathroom(s) in administration area.

(E) Space for private conference and waiting area is available.

(F) Capability for such computer networking functions as attendance accounting and communicating to each classroom is considered.

(G) A faculty workroom is available for a staff size proportionate to the student population.

(3) Library/Media Center and Technology.

Library space shall be proportional to the maximum planned school enrollment. The size shall be no less than 960 square feet. However, to allow adaptation for changing technology and communication systems, the following is recommended:

-two square feet per unit of a.d.a. (average daily attendance) for elementary;

-three square feet per unit of a.d.a. for middle or junior high (grades 6-8);

-four square feet per unit of a.d.a. for high school. In addition:

(A) Provide security for technology and media equipment.

(B) Space and capability for computer terminals is considered for student use, research and report writing.

(C) Visual supervision from circulation desk is available to study areas, stack space, and student work centers.

(D) Design for open and closed-circuit television, dedicated phone line, electrical outlets for stand-alone computers, and conduit connecting all instructional areas is considered.

(l) Lighting.

Light design shall generate an illumination level that provides comfortable and adequate visual conditions in each educational space, specifically:

(1) Ceilings and walls are white or light colored for high reflectance unless function of space dictates otherwise.

(2) Lights do not produce glare or block the line of sight.

(3) Window treatment allows entrance of daylight but does not cause excessive glare or heat gain.

(4) Fixtures provide an even light distribution throughout the learning area.

(5) Light design follows the California Electrical Code found in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

(m) Acoustical.

Hearing conditions shall complement the educational function by good sound control in school buildings, specifically:

(1) The sound-conditioning in a given space is acoustically comfortable to permit instructional activities to take place in this classroom.

(2) Sound is transmitted without interfering with adjoining instructional spaces; e.g., room partitions are acoustically designed to minimize noise.

(3) The ventilation system does not transmit an inordinate sound level to the instructional program.

(n) Plumbing.

Restroom stalls shall be sufficient to accommodate the maximum planned enrollment and shall be located on campus to allow for supervision.

(1) Refer to Part 5, Title 24, of the California Code of Regulations.

(2) Outdoor restrooms having direct outside access are located in areas that are visible from playground and are easily supervised.

(o) Year-Round Education.

If a school is being planned for multitrack year-round operation, additional space shall be provided for associated needs:

(1) Additional space is available for storage of records for staff for all tracks. Additional storage space for the supplies and projects of off-track students is considered.

(2) Storage and planning space is available for off-track teachers or teachers not assigned to a classroom.

(p) American Disabilities Act.

Schools shall comply with standards established by the American Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, Title II).

(q) Child Care Programs.

Schools shall comply with the requirements set forth in Education Code Section 39113.5 regarding plans and specifications for new schools being designed to provide appropriate space to accommodate before-school and after-school child care programs.

(r) Exemptions.

At the request of the governing board of a school district, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant exemptions to any of the standards in this section if the district can demonstrate that the educational appropriateness and safety of a school design would not be compromised by an alternative to that standard.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17047(a), 17251(c), 17310, 51210(g), 51220(d) and 51225.3, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of article heading, repealer and adoption of section heading and text, and amendment of Note filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)-(b)(1), (g)(1)(A), (i)(1)(B), (n)-(n)(1) and (p)-(r), new subsection (i)(4)-(i)(4)(F), and amendment of Note filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14031. Plan Approval Procedures for State-Funded School Districts.

(a) Each state-funded school district shall submit preliminary plans following the standards in Section 14030 including site utilization, elevations and floor plan drawings that describe the spaces and give the square footage and educational specifications to the California Department of Education for approval. Prior to preparation of final plans, the school district shall obtain approval of the preliminary plans from the California Department of Education.

(b) Each state-funded school district shall submit final plans including grading, site utilization, elevation, floor, lighting, and mechanical working drawings and any alterations to the educational specifications to the California Department of Education for approval.

(c) Each state-funded school district shall submit the request for exemption from a standard in Section 14030 of this article, with a description of how the educational appropriateness and safety of a school design would not be compromised by deviation from the standard, to the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17017.5(c) and 17251(c), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer and adoption of section heading and text, and adoption of Note filed 11-2-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14032. Plan Approval for State-Funded School Districts.

The California Department of Education shall notify the district, the district's architect and the Department of General Services that the preliminary and final plans comply with the standards set forth in Section 14030. Approvals for either preliminary or final plans are in effect for a maximum of two years from the date of signed approval. School districts may request an extension of preliminary or final plan approvals if the time line exceeds one year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17024, 17070.50 and 17251(c), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading and text, and adoption of Note filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14033. Applicability of Plan Standards to Locally-Funded School Districts.

(a) Locally-funded districts shall use the plan standards set forth in Section 14030.

(b) Locally-funded districts may request assistance from the California Department of Education to review plans and specifications for any new school construction or rehabilitation project.

(c) Locally-funded districts need not submit preliminary and final plans to the California Department of Education.

(d) Locally-funded districts shall prepare documentation of and retain for purposes of a complaint investigation the exemption from the standard in Section 14030 of this article, with a description of how the educational appropriateness and safety of a school design would not be compromised by deviation from the standard. Locally-funded districts may request from the California Department of Education a review of the adequacy of the mitigation measure.

(e) Locally-funded districts shall continue to comply fully with the requirements of Article 3 (commencing with Section 17280) and Article 6 (commencing with Section 17365) of Chapter 2, Part 23 of the Education Code (The Field Act) and submit all plans and specifications to the Department of General Services, Office of the State Architect for review and approval prior to executing a contract for the construction or alteration of a public school building or expending any public funds for such a project.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and (d) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17251(d), 17280 and 17365, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 10433 to section 14035 and new section filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Repealer of former section 14033 and renumbering of former section 14034 to new section 14033, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14034. Planning Guides.

The latest edition of The Guide for Planning Educational Facilities, published by the Council of Educational Facility Planners, 29 West Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43210, may be used as a guide in developing school building plans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 17251(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Renumbering of former section 14034 to section 14033 and renumbering of former section 14035 to new section 14034, including amendment of Note, filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14035. Abandonment of Inadequate Facilities.

Abandonment of inadequate facilities may be recommended by the California Department of Education to the State Allocation Board for approval when it appears from the estimated cost of structural rehabilitation plus the estimated cost of desirable modernization that the facility would meet the criteria for replacement established by the State Allocation Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 16044, 16047, 16104, and 16190 through 16207, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 14033 to section 14035 and adoption of Note filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Renumbering of former section 14035 to section 14034 and renumbering of former section 14036 to new section 14035, including amendment of Note, filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14036. Integrated Facilities.

In accordance with Education Code Section 17047.5, for school districts constructing classrooms for special education purposes, those classrooms shall be no more physically separated from classrooms constructed for their nonhandicapped peers than those classrooms are from each other; preferably the classrooms are under the same roof and adjacent to the classrooms of their nonhandicapped peers, specifically.

(a) A new school facility is considered integrated if it meets the following criteria:

(1) Classrooms for special education are located in proximity to regular education classrooms in such a way as to encourage age-appropriate interaction among all students.

(2) Whenever possible, if relocatable classrooms are used for special education classes, the ratio of special education relocatable classrooms to permanent special education classrooms is the same as the classroom ratio between relocatable classrooms and permanent classrooms for regular education students.

(3) Side-by-side school sites are not considered integrated.

(b) A waiver to acquire or newly construct a non-integrated facility is recommended by the Advisory Commission on Special Education for approval only if it includes a plan to transition the individuals with exceptional needs to a regular campus setting. The waiver includes a capacity study of the existing special education classrooms in the special education local plan area (SELPA) to verify that no classrooms are available to house the population targeted in the waiver.

(c) The waiver includes justification as to why the non-integrated facility is the only option available on a long-term basis and discusses the feasibility of a short-term lease as an option to new construction or acquisition.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17251(c) and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17047, 17047.5, 17251(c) and 56000 et. seq., Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 14045 to section 14036 and adoption of Note filed 11-12-93; operative 12-13-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

2. Renumbering of former section 14036 to new section 14035 and renumbering of former section 14037 to new section 14036, including amendment of section and Note, filed 10-30-2000; operative 10-30-2000 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 2000, No. 44).

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§ 14100. Scope of Chapter.

This chapter applies to the transportation of pupils enrolled in the public and private schools at or below the 12th grade and to pupils enrolled in schools under the administration of the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 39831, Education Code. Reference: Sections 39830 and 39831, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2 (Sections 14100-14103, consecutive) filed 5-23-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 14101. Definitions.

(a) School Bus and School Pupil Activity Bus. “School bus” and “school pupil activity bus” means every vehicle so defined by Education Code Section 39830 and Vehicle Code Section 545.

(b) Governing Board. “Governing board,” unless the context indicated otherwise, includes county superintendents of schools and every other public and private school authority authorized to provide for the transportation of pupils of the schools referred to in Section 14100.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 39831, Education Code. Reference: Sections 39830 and 39831, Education Code.

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§ 14102. Bus Evacuation Instruction.

Each school year, the governing board shall provide, and require each pupil who is transported from home to school in a school bus to receive, appropriate instruction in safe riding practices and emergency bus evacuation drills.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 39831, Education Code. Reference: Section 39830 and 39831, Education Code.

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§ 14103. Authority of the Driver.

(a) Pupils transported in a school bus or in a school pupil activity bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible directly to, the driver of the bus, and the driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the pupils while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street, highway or road. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a pupil to be denied transportation. A bus driver shall not require any pupil to leave the bus enroute between home and school or other destinations. (b) Governing boards shall adopt rules to enforce this section. Such rules shall include, but not be limited to, specific administration procedures relating to suspension of riding privileges and shall be made available to parents, pupils, teachers, and other interested parties.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 39831, Education Code. Reference: Sections 39830 and 39831, Education Code. Cross-reference: Section 1217(h) of Title 13, California Administrative Code.

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§ 14104. Instructor Certificate Cancellation, Suspension or Revocation: Request and Scope of Hearing.

This section applies to school pupil activity bus (SPAB), transit bus, schoolbus, or farm labor vehicle driver instructor certificates.

(a) Any state-certified bus driver instructor who has received a notice of cancellation, suspension or revocation from the California Department of Education may, within 20 days of date of service of the notice, submit to the California Department of Education a written request for a hearing. Failure to request a hearing within 20 days shall be considered a waiver of the right to a hearing.

(b) Service of the notice of cancellation, suspension or revocation may be made personally or by mail. Service by mail is effective as of the date the notice is deposited for delivery by the United States Postal Service.

(c) Upon receipt by the California Department of Education of a hearing request, the California Department of Education shall appoint an Instructor Certificate Review Board to conduct the hearing. The Instructor Certificate Review Board shall consist of three members: a Bus Driver Training Program Specialist from the California Department of Education who shall serve as the chairperson; and two members representing school pupil activity bus (SPAB), transit bus, schoolbus, or farm labor vehicle drivers, depending upon the rating held by the driver instructor requesting the hearing. The hearing will include a presentation of the California Department of Education's reasons for the cancellation, suspension, or revocation and may include the verbal or written presentation of information by the driver instructor related to the administrative action being proposed. After the hearing, the chairperson of the Instructor Certificate Review Board shall report the findings and recommendations of the review board to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(d) The State Superintendent of Public Instruction (or his or her designee) shall review the findings and recommendations of the Instructor Certificate Review Board, and after reviewing the record, make a decision within 30 days of the hearing concerning the disposition of the action to be taken by the California Department of Education. The decision of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (or his or her designee) is final.

(e) This section is not applicable to a state-certified bus driver instructor whose commercial driver license, special driver certificate or transit bus driver certificate was canceled, suspended or revoked by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 38165(h), Education Code. Reference: Section 38165, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-96 as an emergency; operative 11-18-96 (Register 96, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-18-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 33).

3. New section filed 8-10-98; operative 9-9-98 (Register 98, No. 33).

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§ 14105. School Bus and School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Passenger Restraint System Use.

All passengers in a school bus or in a school pupil activity bus that is equipped with passenger restraint systems in accordance with sections 27316 and 27316.5 of the Vehicle Code, shall use the passenger restraint system. All pupils described in subdivision (a) of Education Code Section 39831.5, shall be instructed in an age-appropriate manner in the use of passenger restraint systems required by Education Code Section 39831.5(a)(3). The instruction shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(a) Proper fastening and release of the passenger restraint system:

(1) Fastening: To fasten, insert the latch plate (the metal “tongue” attached to one side of the webbing) into the proper buckle (the receptacle that comes out from the “bight” in the back of the seat, a slot in the seat cushion, or from the side). The latch plate inserts into the buckle until you hear an audible snap sound and feel it latch. Make sure the latch plate is securely fastened in the buckle.

(2) Unfastening: To unfasten, push the buckle release button and remove the latch plate from the buckle. The buckle has a release mechanism that, when manually operated during “unbuckling,” breaks the bond and separates the two sections.

(b) Acceptable placement of passenger restraint systems on pupils: Adjust the lap belt to fit low and tight across the hips/pelvis, not the stomach area. Place the shoulder belt snug across the chest, away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm. Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of the shoulder. Failure to adjust the shoulder belt properly would reduce the effectiveness of the lap/shoulder belt system and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

(c) Times at which the passenger restraint system should be fastened and released: Passenger restraint systems shall be used at all times the school bus or school pupil activity bus is in motion except when exempted in subdivisions (e) and (f) of this section.

(d) Acceptable placement of the passenger restraint systems when not in use: When not in use, passenger restraint systems shall be fully retracted into the retractors so that no loose webbing is visible, or stored in a safe manner per the school bus manufacturer's instructions.

(e) This section does not apply to a passenger with a physically disabling condition or medical condition which would prevent appropriate restraint in a passenger restraint system, providing that the condition is duly certified by a licensed physician or licensed chiropractor who shall state in writing the nature of the condition, as well as the reason the restraint is inappropriate.

(f) This section also does not apply in case of any emergency that may necessitate the loading of school children on a school bus in excess of the limits of its seating capacity. As used in this section, “emergency” means a natural disaster or hazard (as determined by the school district superintendent or their designee) that requires pupils to be moved immediately in order to ensure their safety.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 38047.5, 38047.6 and 39831, Education Code. Reference: Sections 38047.5, 38047.6, 39830, 39830.1 and 39831.5, Education Code; and Sections 27316 and 27316.5, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-9-2004; operative 11-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 46).

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Note: Authority cited for Chapter 4: Sections 33031 and 39831, Education Code. Reference: Sections 39830 and 39831, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 4 (§§ 14200-14207, 14220-14225, 14240-14254, 14260-14276, 14290-14321, 14339-14358, 14380-14394) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 12-17-76 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 76, No. 51).

3. Amendment of NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Repealer of subchapter 4 (Sections 14200-14394, not consecutive) filed 5-23-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 21). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 39; 77, No. 34; 77, No. 22; 77, No. 4; 76, No. 51; 76, No. 40; 75, No. 52; 75, No. 49; 75, No. 47; 74, No. 48; 74, No. 12; 73, No. 12; 72, No. 40; 71, No. 30; 71, No. 25; 71, No. 5.

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§ 15494. Scope.

(a) This chapter applies to all local educational agencies (LEAs) as defined in section 15495(d).

(b) Funding restrictions specified in Education Code section 42238.07 apply to local control funding formula (LCFF) funds apportioned on the basis of unduplicated pupils pursuant to Education Code sections 2574, 2575, 42238.02, and 42238.03.

(c) The local control and accountability plan (LCAP) shall demonstrate how services are provided according to this chapter to meet the needs of unduplicated pupils and improve the performance of all pupils in the state priority areas.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 42238.07 and 52064, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 2575, 42238.01, 42238.02, 42238.03, 42238.07, 47605, 47605.6, 47606.5, 52052, 52060, 52061, 50062, 52063, 52064, 52066, 52067, 52068, 52069, 52070, 52070.5 and 64001, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6312 and 6314.

History

1. New chapter 14.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 15494-15497) and section filed 2-6-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-6-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-5-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New chapter 14.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 15494-15497) and section refiled 7-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New chapter 14.5, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 15494-15497) and section refiled 10-27-2014 as an emergency; operative 10-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-26-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-27-2014 order, including amendment of subsection (a) and Note, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2014 and filed 1-8-2015; amendments operative 1-8-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 2).

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§ 15495. Definitions.

In addition to those found in Education Code sections 2574, 42238.01, and 42238.02, the following definitions are provided:

(a) “Consult with pupils,” as used in Education Code sections 52060, 52066, and 47606.5, means a process to enable pupils, including unduplicated pupils and other numerically significant pupil subgroups, to review and comment on the development of the LCAP. This process may include surveys of pupils, forums with pupils, pupil advisory committees, or meetings with pupil government bodies or other groups representing pupils.

(b) “English learner parent advisory committee,” as used in Education Code sections 52063 and 52069 for those school districts or schools and programs operated by county superintendents of schools whose enrollment includes at least 15 percent English learners and at least 50 pupils who are English learners, shall be composed of a majority of parents, as defined in subdivision (e), of pupils to whom the definition in Education Code section 42238.01(c) applies. A governing board of a school district or a county superintendent of schools shall not be required to establish a new English learner parent advisory committee if a previously established committee meets these requirements.

(c) “Local control and accountability plan (LCAP)” means the plan created by an LEA pursuant to Education Code sections 47606.5, 52060, or 52066.

(d) “Local educational agency (LEA)” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.

(e) “Parents” means the natural or adoptive parents, legal guardians, or other persons holding the right to make educational decisions for the pupil pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 361 or 727 or Education Code sections 56028 or 56055, including foster parents who hold rights to make educational decisions.

(f) “Parent advisory committee,” as used in Education Code sections 52063 and 52069, shall be composed of a majority of parents, as defined in subdivision (e), of pupils and include parents of pupils to whom one or more of the definitions in Education Code section 42238.01 apply. A governing board of a school district or a county superintendent of schools shall not be required to establish a new parent advisory committee if a previously established committee meets these requirements, including any committee established to meet the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110) pursuant to Section 1112 of Subpart 1 of Part A of Title I of that act.

(g) “Prior year” means one fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which an LCAP is approved.

(h) “Services” as used in Education Code section 42238.07 may include, but are not limited to, services associated with the delivery of instruction, administration, facilities, pupil support services, technology, and other general infrastructure necessary to operate and deliver educational instruction and related services.

(i) “State priority areas” means the priorities identified in Education Code sections 52060 and 52066. For charter schools, “state priority areas” means the priorities identified in Education Code section 52060 that apply for the grade levels served or the nature of the program operated by the charter school.

(j) “Subgroup” means the numerically significant pupil subgroups identified pursuant to Education Code section 52052.

(k) “to improve services” means to grow services in quality.

(l) “to increase services” means to grow services in quantity.

(m) “unduplicated pupil” means any of those pupils to whom one or more of the definitions included in Education Code section 42238.01 apply, including pupils eligible for free or reduced price meals, foster youth, and English learner.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 42238.07 and 52064, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 42238.01, 42238.02, 42238.07, 47606.5, 52052, 52060, 52061, 52062, 52063, 52064, 52066, 52067, 52068, 52069, 52070, 52070.5 and 64001, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 6312.

History

1. New section filed 2-6-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-6-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-5-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-27-2014 as an emergency; operative 10-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-26-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-27-2014 order, including new subsections (a)-(b), (e)-(f) and (i), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (c) and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2014 and filed 1-8-2015; amendments operative 1-8-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 2).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 3-14-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. This regulatory action is exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 52064(e) (Register 2017, No. 11).

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§ 15496. Requirements for LEAs to Demonstrate Increased or Improved Services for Unduplicated Pupils in Proportion to the Increase in Funds Apportioned for Supplemental and Concentration Grants.

(a) An LEA shall provide evidence in its LCAP to demonstrate how funding apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils, pursuant to Education Code sections 2574, 2575, 42238.02, and 42238.03 is used to support such pupils. This funding shall be used to increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils as compared to the services provided to all pupils in proportion to the increase in funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils as required by Education Code section 42238.07(a)(1). An LEA shall include in its LCAP an explanation of how expenditures of such funding meet the LEA's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state priority areas. An LEA shall determine the percentage by which services for unduplicated pupils must be increased or improved above services provided to all pupils in the fiscal year as follows:

(1) Estimate the amount of the LCFF target attributed to the supplemental and concentration grants for the LEA calculated pursuant to Education Code sections 42238.02 and 2574 in the fiscal year for which the LCAP is adopted.

(2) Estimate the amount of LCFF funds expended by the LEA on services for unduplicated pupils in the prior year that is in addition to what was expended on services provided for all pupils. The estimated amount of funds expended in 2013-14 shall be no less than the amount of Economic Impact Aid funds the LEA expended in the 2012-13 fiscal year.

(3) Subtract subdivision (a)(2) from subdivision (a)(1).

(4) Multiply the amount in subdivision (a)(3), by the most recent percentage calculated by the Department of Finance that represents how much of the statewide funding gap between current funding and full implementation of LCFF is eliminated in the fiscal year for which the LCAP is adopted.

(5) Add subdivision (a)(4) to subdivision (a)(2).

(6) Subtract subdivision (a)(5) from the LEA's total amount of LCFF funding pursuant to Education Code sections 42238.02 and 2574, as implemented by Education Code sections 42238.03 and 2575 respectively, excluding add-ons for the Targeted Instructional Improvement Grant program and the Home to School Transportation program, in the fiscal year for which the LCAP is adopted.

(7) Divide the amount in subdivision (a)(5) by the amount in subdivision (a)(6).

(8) If the calculation in subdivision (a)(3) yields a number less than or equal to zero or when LCFF is fully implemented statewide, then an LEA shall determine its percentage for purposes of this section by dividing the amount of the LCFF target attributed to the supplemental and concentration grant for the LEA calculated pursuant to Education Code sections 42238.02 and 2574 in the fiscal year for which the LCAP is adopted by the remainder of the LEA's LCFF funding, excluding add-ons for the Targeted Instructional Improvement Grant program and the Home to School Transportation program.

(b) This subdivision identifies the conditions under which an LEA may use funds apportioned on the basis of the number and concentration of unduplicated pupils for districtwide, schoolwide, countywide, or charterwide purposes: Pursuant to Education Code section 42238.07(a)(2), an LEA may demonstrate it has increased or improved services for unduplicated pupils under subdivision (a) of this section by using funds to upgrade the entire educational program of a school site, a school district, a charter school, or a county office of education as follows:

(1) A school district that has an enrollment of unduplicated pupils of 55 percent or more of the district's total enrollment in the fiscal year for which an LCAP is adopted or in the prior year may expend supplemental and concentration grant funds on a districtwide basis. A school district expending funds on a districtwide basis shall do all of the following:

(A) Identify in the LCAP those services that are being funded and provided on a districtwide basis.

(B) Describe in the LCAP how such services are principally directed towards, and are effective in, meeting the district's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas.

(2) A school district that has an enrollment of unduplicated pupils that is less than 55 percent of the district's total enrollment in the fiscal year for which an LCAP is adopted may expend supplemental and concentration grant funds on a districtwide basis. A school district expending funds on a districtwide basis shall do all of the following:

(A) Identify in the LCAP those services that are being funded and provided on a districtwide basis.

(B) Describe in the LCAP how such services are principally directed towards, and are effective in, meeting the district's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas.

(C) Describe how these services are the most effective use of the funds to meet the district's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas. The description shall provide the basis for this determination, including, but not limited to, any alternatives considered and any supporting research, experience, or educational theory.

(3) A school district that has an enrollment of unduplicated pupils at a school that is 40 percent or more of the school's total enrollment in the fiscal year for which an LCAP is adopted or in the prior year may expend supplemental and concentration grant funds on a schoolwide basis. A school district expending funds on a schoolwide basis shall do all of the following:

(A) Identify in the LCAP those services that are being funded and provided on a schoolwide basis.

(B) Describe in the LCAP how such services are principally directed towards, and are effective in, meeting the district's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas.

(4) A school district that has an enrollment of unduplicated pupils that is less than 40 percent of the school site's total enrollment in the fiscal year for which an LCAP is adopted may expend supplemental and concentration grant funds on a schoolwide basis. A school district expending funds on a schoolwide basis shall do all of the following:

(A) Identify in the LCAP those services that are being funded and provided on a schoolwide basis.

(B) Describe in the LCAP how such services are principally directed towards, and are effective in, meeting the district's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas.

(C) Describe how these services are the most effective use of the funds to meet the district's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas. The description shall provide the basis for this determination, including, but not limited to any alternatives considered and any supporting research, experience, or educational theory.

(5) A county office of education expending supplemental and concentration grant funds on a countywide basis or a charter school expending supplemental and concentration grant funds on a charterwide basis shall do all of the following:

(A) Identify in the LCAP those services that are being funded and provided on a countywide or charterwide basis.

(B) Describe in the LCAP how such services are principally directed towards, and are effective in, meeting the county office of education's or charter school's goals for its unduplicated pupils in the state and any local priority areas, as applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 42238.07 and 52064, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 2575, 42238.01, 42238.02, 42238.03, 42238.07, 47605, 47606.5, 52052, 52060, 52061, 52062, 52063, 52064, 52066, 52067, 52068, 52069, 52070 and 52070.5, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6312 and 6314.

History

1. New section filed 2-6-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-6-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-5-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(2) (Register 2014, No. 22).

3. New section refiled 7-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New section refiled 10-27-2014 as an emergency; operative 10-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-26-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-27-2014 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2014 and filed 1-8-2015; amendments operative 1-8-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 2).

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§ 15497.5. Local Control and Accountability Plan and Annual Update Template. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 42238.07 and 52064, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 2575, 42238.01, 42238.02, 42238.03, 42238.07, 47605, 47605.6, 47606.5, 48926, 52052, 52060, 52061, 52062, 52063, 52064, 52066, 52067, 52068, 52069, 52070, 52070.5 and 64001, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Sections 6312 and 6314.

History

1. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-27-2014 order, including renumbering of former section 15497 to new section 15497.5 and amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2014 and filed 1-8-2015; amendments operative 1-8-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 2).

2. Repealer filed 3-14-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. This regulatory action is exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 52064(e) (Register 2017, No. 11).

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§ 15497. County Superintendent of Schools Oversight of Demonstration of Proportionality.

In making the determinations required under Education Code section 52070(d)(3), the county superintendent of schools shall include review of any descriptions of districtwide or schoolwide services provided pursuant to sections 15496(b)(1) through (b)(4) when determining whether the school district has fully demonstrated that it will increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils pursuant to section 15496(a). If a county superintendent of schools does not approve an LCAP because the school district has failed to meet its requirement to increase or improve services for unduplicated pupils as specified in this section, it shall provide technical assistance to the school district in meeting that requirement pursuant to Education Code section 52071.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 42238.07 and 52064, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 42238.01, 42238.02, 42238.03, 42238.07, 52052, 52060, 52061, 52062, 52063, 52064, 52066, 52067, 52068, 52069, 52070 and 52070.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-6-2014 as an emergency; operative 2-6-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-5-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-28-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-28-2014 (Register 2014, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-27-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 10-27-2014 as an emergency; operative 10-27-2014 (Register 2014, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-26-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Renumbering of former section 15497 to section 15497.5 and new section 15497 filed 1-8-2015; operative 1-8-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 2).

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§ 15498.1. Definitions.

For the purposes of administering the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3), the following definitions apply:

(a) “Class” means a group of pupils scheduled to report regularly at a particular time to a particular teacher during the regular school day as defined by the school district governing board, excluding special day classes. Classes in the evening and summer schools are not classes for purposes of this section.

(b) Where the type of teaching in kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 is other than in self-contained classes, the “class” is the basic homeroom where all of the following applies for a pupil:

(1) Attendance is recorded and investigation of absences is instigated.

(2) The pupil has his or her desk, locker, or drawer.

(3) The teacher handles the administrative routines such as keeping cumulative records, collecting basic data about the pupil, distributing items to go home, collecting meal money, and distributing and collecting report cards.

(4) The teacher is the usual contact with the pupil's parents.

(5) Some planned instruction is given.

(c) “Kindergarten” includes transitional kindergarten as defined by Education Code section 48000.

(d) “Active enrollment count” for purposes of subdivision (e) means the count of pupils enrolled in the class on the first day of the school year on which the class was in session, plus all later enrollees, minus all withdrawals since that first day. A pupil who is enrolled in independent study pursuant to Article 5.5 of Chapter 5 of Part 28 of the Education Code for the full regular school day shall not be included. An active enrollment count shall be made on the last teaching day of each school month that ends prior to April 15 of the school year.

(e) The “average number of pupils enrolled per class” for kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 is the number obtained by dividing the sum of the active enrollment counts made under subdivision (d) for each of the classes in those grades, by the total number of those active enrollment counts.

(f) “Average class enrollment” means the sum of the average number of pupils enrolled per class determined pursuant to subdivision (e) for all kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 classes at a school site, divided by the number of classes, then rounded to the nearest half or whole integer.

(g) “Maximum average class enrollment” for purposes of section 15498.3 means the amount determined by subtracting the current year average class enrollment adjustment pursuant to Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(B)(v) from the prior year average class enrollment pursuant to Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(B)(i), then rounded to the nearest half or whole integer. Commencing with the 2014-15 school year, the prior year average class enrollment for purposes of Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(B)(i) is the maximum average class enrollment in the prior year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 37201 and 42238.02, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2014 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-29-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-1-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-17-2014 and filed 8-25-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 15498.2. Combined Grades.

For the purposes of this chapter, any class combining pupils in any grade other than kindergarten or grades 1, 2, or 3 with pupils in kindergarten or grades 1, 2, or 3, shall be considered a class of kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3. All of the pupils in said classes shall be included in an active enrollment count.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 42238.02, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2014 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-29-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-1-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-17-2014 and filed 8-25-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 15498.3. Class Size Requirements of the Local Control Funding Formula.

For purposes of determining if a school district meets the conditions for receiving the kindergarten and grades one through three grade span adjustment, pursuant to Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(B), the following shall apply:

(a) Every school district that elects to receive the kindergarten and grades one through three grade span adjustment shall calculate the maximum average class enrollment for each school site.

(b) A district's average class enrollment at each school site shall not exceed the maximum average class enrollment for each school site, unless the school district has agreed to a collectively bargained alternative annual average class enrollment for each school site pursuant to Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(B) for the applicable year.

(c) The prior year average class enrollment for a school site that did not exist in the prior year shall be the median prior year average class enrollment in kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 of the other school sites in the district.

(d) In the case of a school district that reorganizes subsequent to fiscal year 2012-13, the provisions of Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(C) shall not apply unless all school sites in the reorganized school districts were at or below an average class enrollment of 24 in kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3.

(e) A school district may determine the percentage of need met as specified in Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3)(B)(iii) utilizing the estimated percentage of statewide funded need for the applicable year as calculated by the Department of Finance (DOF) based on its estimate of statewide need and the amount that it proposes to appropriate to the SSPI for allocation pursuant to Education Code section 42238.03(b) and stated in DOF's May revision to the Governor's Budget.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 42238.02, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2014 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-29-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-1-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-17-2014 and filed 8-25-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 15498. Purpose.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) deems this chapter necessary for the effective administration of the kindergarten and grades one through three grade span adjustment as specified in Education Code section 42238.02(d)(3), and for the determinations thereby required of the SSPI in computing apportionments and allowances from the State School Fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 42238.02, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 14.6 (article 1), article 1 (sections 15498-15498.3) and section filed 4-1-2014 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 14). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-29-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-1-2014 order transmitted to OAL 7-17-2014 and filed 8-25-2014 (Register 2014, No. 35).

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§ 15000. Definitions Under Education Code Section 37107.

(a) Total Current Expense of Education.

The term “total current expense of education, exclusive of the expense of transportation,” as used in Education Code Section 37107, means the total current expense of education for grades 9 through 12 of the district as defined in the California School Accounting Manual. Such expenditures are the current general fund operating expenditures of the school district excluding expenditures for pupil transportation services, food services, community services, and object classifications 6000 and 7000 (except 7250, current expense for “Regional Occupational Centers or Regional Occupational Programs”).

(b) Actual Expense of Transportation.

The “actual expense of transportation” is the amount computed, as hereinafter in this section provided, for transportation between home and school of all high school pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any district maintaining a high school, plus the amount computed, as hereinafter in this section provided, for other than home-to-school transportation for such pupils.

(c) Computation for Home-to-School Transportation.

The amount for transportation of such pupils between home and school shall be computed by using any one or a combination of the following alternate methods:

(1) When one or more vehicles are used to transport between home an school pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in one county and not in a district maintaining a high school and 90 percent of the pupils regularly so transported in each vehicle are such pupils, the actual expense of such transportation shall be computed by multiplying the number of miles the one or more vehicles traveled to provide such transportation by the average cost per mile of all vehicles operated by the district to transport pupils during the fiscal year.

(2) When one or more vehicles are used to transport between home and school pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in two or more counties and not in any district maintaining a high school and 90 percent of the pupils regularly so transported in each vehicle are such pupils, the actual expense of such transportation shall be computed by multiplying the miles traveled to provide such transportation by the average cost per mile of all vehicles operated by the district to transport pupils during the fiscal year, and such expense shall be prorated among the two or more counties in the following manner:

(A) The distance measured by the nearest traveled road from the school of attendance to the most distant point in a county to which transportation is provided shall be determined.

(B) A percentage for each county shall be determined by dividing the distance for each county measured as provided in (A) above by the sum of the distances so measured for each county.

(C) The percentage for each county shall be multiplied by the amount to be prorated.

(3) When vehicles are used for the transportation between home and school of pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any district maintaining a high school and for the transportation between home and school of other pupils, regardless of the respective percentages of the pupils, the actual expense of transportation of pupils in grades 9 through 12 who reside in a county and not in any district maintaining a high school shall be computed by any one of the following methods:

(A) The product obtained by multiplying the average number of pupils per bus transported one way daily by the total miles traveled in providing all transportation between home and school shall be divided into the total expense of providing home-to-school transportation, and the quotient so obtained shall be multiplied by the product obtained by multiplying the number of pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any district maintaining a high school by the total miles traveled to provide such pupils transportation. When daily records of the number of pupils transported are not kept by a district, the average number of pupils transported for the purposes of this subsection shall be determined by the district by a survey on or about October 1st, December 1st, February 1st, and May 1st by counting the number of pupils transported one way between home and school, designating separately by name those pupils residing in a county and not in a district maintaining a high school.

(B) The product obtained by multiplying 75 percent of the average number of seats in each vehicle operated by the district to transport pupils by the total number of miles traveled by all vehicles in home-to-school transportation shall be divided into the total expense of providing home-to-school transportation, and the quotient so obtained shall be multiplied by the product obtained by multiplying the number of pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any district maintaining a high school by the number of miles traveled to provide such pupils transportation.

(C) The sum of the miles each pupil was transported between home and school shall be divided into the total expense of transporting all pupils between home and school, and the quotient so obtained shall be multiplied by the sum of the miles each pupil in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any high school district was transported. When daily records of the miles each pupil is transported are not kept by a district, the sum of the miles each pupil was transported for the purpose of this subdivision shall be determined by the district by a survey on or about October 1st, December 1st, February 1st, and May 1st by measuring the number of miles one way that each pupil is transported between home and school, designating separately by name those pupils residing in a county and not in a district maintaining a high school.

Total expenses of providing home-to-school transportation shall be determined for the purposes of this subsection (3) by multiplying the number of miles traveled in providing such transportation by the average cost per mile to the district in providing all pupil transportation.

(d) Computation for Transportation Other Than Home-to-School.

The amount for providing transportation other than home-to-school transportation for pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any high school district shall be computed as either (1) that amount which is the same percent of the total expense of providing transportation other than home-to-school transportation as the amount computed for home-to-school transportation is of the total expense of providing home-to-school transportation; or (2) that amount which is the same percent of the total expense of providing other than home-to-school transportation for grades 9 through 12 as the average daily attendance of pupils in grades 9 through 12 residing in a county and not in any high school district is to the average daily attendance of all pupils in grades 9 through 12.

(e) “Expense” Defined.

The term “expense,” as used in subsection (b) of this section, means current expenses as defined in Section 15240 of this title.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 1: Section 37107, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbered from § 199.8 of Art. 22; filed 7-22-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 30). For prior history, see Register 64, No. 25.

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (e) filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15050. Budget Procedure.

The governing board may include in the budget of the school district an amount to be transferred during the fiscal year from the general fund to the child development fund and to the development center for handicapped pupils fund sufficient to meet certain expenditures if the expense is authorized or required by law to be paid from the general fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 2: Section 41013, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 2 (§§ 15050-15077) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15051. Order of Governing Board.

Funds may be transferred at any time as ordered by the governing board. Such order shall set forth the purposes for which the funds are to be transferred and the amount estimated or actually required to be expended for each purpose.

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§ 15052. Transfers and Refunds.

Such a transfer may be made by warrant or by other authorized procedure of the county. The amount of the transfer shall be charged to the general fund account “7310, Interfund Transfers (Outgoing Transfers)” and credited to the child development fund account or the development center for handicapped pupils fund account, as appropriate, “8930, Interfund Transfers (Incoming Transfers)” as classified in the California School Accounting Manual.

The amount of the refund shall be charged to the child development fund account or the development center for handicapped pupils fund account, as appropriate, “8930, Interfund Transfers (Incoming Transfers)” and credited to the general fund account “7310, Interfund Transfers (Outgoing Transfers).”

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15060. Standardized Account Code Structure.

(a) The California School Accounting Manual adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to Education Code section 41010 shall incorporate a standardized account code structure which is a statewide, uniform financial reporting format (based on the definitions and comprehensive chart of accounts set forth in the California School Accounting Manual). The structure shall be designed to provide a flexible statewide accounting system for local educational agencies to use in budgeting and reporting their revenues and expenditures. The structure shall accommodate local, state, and federal reporting needs as determined by the State Board.

(b) The standardized account code structure shall include, but not be limited to, the following fields:

(1) Fund/Account Group. Each fund is a fiscal accounting entity, with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and other resources, all related liabilities and residual equities and balances or changes therein. Fund types include, but are not limited to, Governmental Funds, Proprietary Funds, Fiduciary Funds, and Account Groups.

(2) Project Year. The project year field is used to distinguish the activities of the same grant with different project years within the fiscal year.

(3) Resource (Project/Reporting). The resource field identifies the source of funding and is used for accumulating revenues and expenditures to meet various specialized reporting requirements and tracking categorical activities, such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, Economic Impact Aid, and School Improvement Program.

(4) Goal (Program). The goal field defines the objective, such as the target population being served or the education mode (e.g., regular education, special education, or vocational education).

(5) Function. The function field describes the activity being performed for which a service or material object is acquired, for example, instructional services, pupil services, and general administration.

(6) Object. The object field describes the service or commodity obtained as a result of a specific expenditure (e.g., salaries, books, and capital outlay).

(7) Site. The site field is optional, providing local educational agencies the ability to designate specific school sites within their individual accounting systems.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 41010, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (section 15060) and section filed 11-4-2003; operative 11-4-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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§ 15070. Submission of Annual Financial Statements.

Except as provided in Section 15071, every county office of education, school district, charter school, and educational joint powers agency (as defined in Education Code section 41023) that elects to use the standardized account code structure, subject to the provisions of Section 39 of Chapter 299, Statutes of 1997, shall submit an annual statement of receipts and expenditures in the format of the standardized account code structure. The form for the annual statement shall be prescribed and amended periodically (to accommodate changes in statute or generally accepted accounting principles for government agencies) pursuant to Education Code sections 1628 and 42100 and shall reflect Section 15060. The form for the annual statement is titled the unaudited Actuals Financial Report, and is incorporated within the Standardized Account Code Structure Financial Reporting Software, version 2003 (revised July 2003) and is available at the following website address: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fiscal/software/sacs2003all.htm.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Assembly Bill 1578, Section 39, Chapter 299, Statutes of 1977; and Sections 1628, 41010, 41023 and 42100, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 15070-15071) and section filed 11-4-2003; operative 11-4-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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§ 15071. Alternative Form for Submission of Annual Financial Statements by Charter Schools.

(a) Charter schools have the option of reporting their annual financial statements using an alternative form prescribed and amended periodically (to accommodate changes in statute or generally accepted accounting principles for government agencies) pursuant to Education Code section 42100. The alternative form shall be structured for electronic submission of data and is titled the Charter School Unaudited Actuals Financial Report -- Alternative Form (new 6/19/03) and is available at the following website address: http://www.cde.ca.gov/regulations.

The form shall include the following information:

(1) Revenues. An accounting of all funds received during the preceding fiscal year, including identification of specific details within the major revenue categories of revenue limit sources, federal revenues, other state revenues, and other local revenues.

(2) Expenditures. An accounting of all funds expended during the preceding fiscal year, including identification of specific details within the major expenditure categories of certificated salaries, non-certificated salaries, employee benefits, books and supplies, services and other operating expenses, capital outlay, and other outgo.

(3) Other information. An accounting of additional information including beginning and ending fund balances, other sources and uses, assets, liabilities, and reserves.

(b)(1) The reporting of financial data by charter schools that are established as governmental accounting entities shall reflect the definitions, and to the extent necessary for accurate financial reporting, the guidance provided in the California School Accounting Manual.

(b)(2) The reporting of financial data by charter schools that are established as nongovernmental accounting entities shall reflect the definitions, and to the extent necessary for accurate financial reporting, the guidance provided in the California School Accounting Manual, except for accounting differences required due to their nonprofit status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 1628, 41010 and 42100, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-4-2003; operative 11-4-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 45).

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§ 15130. Eligibility for Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program Under Option Two.

For purposes of Option Two, as set forth in Education Code section 52122(b)(2)(B), the reference to Education Code sections 41376 and 41378 shall be interpreted as permitting certificated teachers, including kindergarten teachers, who are assisting in classrooms in which they are not the principal teachers, to be counted for purposes of determining class size to the extent they provide direct instructional services to pupils primarily in reading and mathematics.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52125(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 52122, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3.5 (sections 15130-15133) and section filed 8-29-96 as an emergency; operative 8-29-96 (Register 96, No. 35). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL pursuant to Education Code section 52125 by 2-25-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-29-96 order transmitted to OAL 2-3-97 and filed 3-6-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

3. Amendment of subchapter heading filed 10-15-98 as an emergency; operative 10-15-98 (Register 98, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-16-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

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§ 15131. Qualification for Funding.

(a) Education Code section 52124(b)(2) shall not be interpreted as precluding a school district from qualifying for funding for classes at grade 2 at a schoolsite if that school district unintentionally fails to meet the class size reduction requirement for all of its classes at grade 1 at that schoolsite. Similarly, Education Code section 52124(b)(3) shall not be interpreted as precluding a school district from qualifying for funding for classes in kindergarten or grade 3 at a schoolsite if that school district unintentionally fails to meet the class size reduction requirement for all of its classes at grades 1 and 2 at that schoolsite.

(b) When a schoolsite does not serve kindergarten and all of grades 1 to 3, inclusive, but does serve kindergarten or one or more of those grade levels, that schoolsite and every other schoolsite to which it sends pupils or from which it receives pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 3, inclusive, shall be considered a single schoolsite for purposes of Education Code section 52124(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52125(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 52124, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-29-96 as an emergency; operative 8-29-96 (Register 96, No. 35). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL pursuant to Education Code section 52125 by 2-25-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-29-96 order transmitted to OAL 2-3-97 and filed 3-6-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

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§ 15132. Appointments to Charter Schools.

(a) A school operated under the Charter Schools Act of 1992 may participate in the Class Size Reduction Program (Education Code sections 52120-52128) and the Class Size Reduction Facilities Funding Program (Education Code sections 17770-17777) either on the basis of its own applications and certifications, or through the applications and certifications of the school district in which it is located.

(b) No charter school that participates in the Class Size Reduction Program or the Class Size Reduction Facilities Funding Program based on its own applications and certifications shall be included in the applications or certifications of any school district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52125(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 47600-47625, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-29-96 as an emergency; operative 8-29-96 (Register 96, No. 35). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL pursuant to Education Code section 52125 by 2-25-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-29-96 order transmitted to OAL 2-3-97 and filed 3-6-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

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§ 15133. Apportionment of Funds for Class Size Reduction.

(a) The apportionment of each school district under Education Code section 52126 shall be made by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction based upon the school district's application under Education Code section 52123, but shall be adjusted to correct for overpayment or underpayment after the certification pursuant to Education Code section 52124(d) is received from the school district.

(b) Regardless of the amount of the apportionment received under subdivision (a), based upon a school district's application under Education Code section 52123, in no case shall the school district be permitted to retain funds for any class that did not actually meet all of the requirements of the Class Size Reduction Program.

(c) The reduced apportionment made to each school district pursuant to Education Code sections 52126(c)(1)(B) and 52126(d)(1)(B) shall only be applicable if a student enrolling in the school district after February 16, 1998 causes a net increase in a school district's enrollment. If a net increase in the school district's enrollment does not occur, the school district shall be paid at the rate specified in Education Code section 52126(a) or (b), as appropriate.

(d) The reduced apportionment made to each school district pursuant to Education Code sections 52126(c)(1)(A) and 52126(d)(1)(A) shall not be applicable if a teacher hired by the school district after November 1, 1997 is replacing a teacher who was previously hired for a new class pursuant to Education Code section 52122(d)(1) and (2), but who subsequently resigned from the school district or was placed on leave due to medical or other reasons. If a replacement teacher is hired under these circumstances, the school district shall be paid at the rate specified in Education Code section 52126(a) or (b), as appropriate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52125(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 52122, 52123, 52124 and 52126, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-29-96 as an emergency; operative 8-29-96 (Register 96, No. 35). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL pursuant to Education Code section 52125 by 2-25-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-29-96 order transmitted to OAL 2-3-97 and filed 3-6-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

3. New subsections (c) and (d) and amendment of Note filed 12-1-97 as an emergency; operative 12-1-97 (Register 97, No. 49). Pursuant to Education Code section 52125(b), a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-1-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-97 order transmitted to OAL 3-31-98 and filed 5-8-98 (Register 98, No. 19).

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§ 15140. Definitions.

For purposes of administering the Program to Reduce Class Size in Two Courses in Grade 9 also known as Grade 9 Class Size Reduction (Grade 9 CSR), pursuant to Education Code sections 52080 to 52090, inclusive, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Certification” means a declaration made by a school district attesting to the compliance of each participating school site with each of the provisions of Grade 9 CSR.

(b) “Class” means an organized group of pupils scheduled to report regularly at a particular time to a particular certificated teacher for the purpose of pursuing a particular course that is designated primarily for pupils in grade 9.

(c) “Course” means an instructional unit of an area or field of organized knowledge, usually provided on a semester, year, or prescribed length of time in the subjects designated as English, mathematics, science, and social studies.

(d) “Enrollment” means the pupils listed on the class rosters for classes participating in Grade 9 CSR. However, an individual pupil may not be included in the count of enrollment in a Grade 9 CSR class for any month until the pupil has actually been in attendance at least once during that month.

(e) “Full-year equivalent enrollment” (FYEE) means enrollment adjusted by the relationship of the number of school days during the school year that designated classes pursuant to Education Code section 52084(a) participated in Grade 9 CSR to the total number of school days in the school year. To determine the FYEE the numerator of the fraction shall be the total number of school days during the school year that the designated classes participated in Grade 9 CSR. The denominator of the fraction shall be the total number of school days in the school year or, as appropriate, the total number of school days in the semester or two trimesters. The resulting percentage shall be rounded to the nearest hundredth of a percent and multiplied by the enrollment as defined in section 15140(d) above.

(f) “Per pupil rate” is the amount established in the Annual Budget Act adjusted annually for inflation pursuant to Education Code section 52086.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52084, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52080-52090, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3.75 (sections 15140-15141) section filed 8-1-2005; operative 8-31-2005 (Register 2005, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 99, No. 12.

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§ 15141. Certification of Enrollment.

(a) For purposes of certifying pupil enrollment pursuant to Education Code sections 52084 and 52086 and enabling the apportionment of funds pursuant to Education Code section 52086, each participating school district shall submit to the California Department of Education an annual MH-CSR9-A Request for Application (Rev.01/2005) with an estimate of participant enrollment numbers for the Grade 9 CSR program and, at the end of the school year, the J-9MH-A Report of Enrollment (Rev. 01/2005) with actual participant numbers. Both forms are incorporated by reference into this section. The forms are available at the following website address: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/ca/mhcsr9thgrade.asp.

(b) For purposes of completing the MH-CSR9-A Request for Application (Rev. 01/2005) and the J-9MH-A Report of Enrollment (Rev. 01/2005), the following definitions shall apply:

(1) “Active Monthly Enrollment” is the average enrollment count for all instructional days of the month.

(2) “Student to Teacher Ratio” means the school-wide average number of students per certificated teacher for all participating Grade 9 CSR classes, regardless of the subject. Each participating school must have a student to certificated teacher ratio no greater than 20 to 1, with no more than 22 pupils in any participating class pursuant to Education Code section 52084(c). Students who are recognized as being in grades 10, 11, or 12, but who are nonetheless enrolled in participating classes are to be included in the total number. The result is rounded to 2 decimal places. A result of 20.49 or less will be rounded down to 20, and a result of 20.50 or greater will be rounded up to 21. Any school with a ratio of 20.50 or greater is not eligible to receive funding.

(c) Both the MH-CSR9-A Request for Application (Rev. 01/2005) and the J-9MH-A Report of Enrollment (Rev. 01/2005) shall be completed in full and submitted to the California Department of Education.

(1) For grade 9 class size reduction the forms shall include:

(A) The designated course or courses, which must be intended primarily for students recognized as being in grade 9.

(B) The student to teacher ratio as defined in section 15141(b)(2) above.

(2) For grades 10, 11, and 12, inclusive, class size reduction, pursuant to Education Code section 52084(g), the forms shall include:

(A) The district-wide designated grade level and the designated course.

(B) The number of classes at each school and the total number of classes in the participating school district for the designated course.

(C) The number of pupils enrolled in classes at each school and the total number of pupils enrolled in all classes in the participating school district for the designated course.

(d) In apportioning funds pursuant to Education Code section 52086, school district funding is calculated by multiplying the FYEE by the per pupil rate at each participating school. Maximum funding for one course may not exceed the total 9th grade student enrollment as reported in the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) multiplied by the per pupil rate or, for two courses, two times the 9th grade student enrollment as reported in CBEDS multiplied by the per pupil rate. While a school may receive funding for non-ninth graders in grade 9 CSR classes, at least 50 percent of those enrolled in participating classes must be ninth graders.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 52084, Education Code. Reference: Sections 52084 and 52086, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-1-2005; operative 8-31-2005 (Register 2005, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 99, No. 12.

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§ 15100. Purpose.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction deems this chapter necessary for the effective administration of Education Code Sections 41376, 41378 and 41379 and for the determinations thereby required of him in computing apportionments and allowances from the State School Fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 3: Sections 41376, 41378 and 41379, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 3 (§§ 15100-15103, 15106, 15110-15112) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15101. Application and Exemptions.

This chapter applies to regular day classes in kindergarten and grades 1 through 8 maintained by a school district, except classes in:

(a) A school that is the only school maintained by a district and that has less than 101 units of average daily attendance.

(b) A “necessary small school” with less than 101 units of average daily attendance as provided in Education Code Section 41702.

(c) Grades 7 and 8 of a junior high school established and organized as a secondary school by a high school district or unified school district pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Education Code.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15102. Combined Grades.

For the purposes of this chapter, any class combining pupils in kindergarten or in any grade or grades 4 through 8 with one or more of grades 1, 2, or 3 shall be considered a class of grades 1, 2, and 3.

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§ 15103. Definitions.

For the purposes of administering the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of Education Code Sections 41376 and 41378, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Class” means a group of pupils scheduled to report regularly at a particular time to a particular teacher as opposed to a grade which is a broader segment of the school organization.

(1) Where the type of teaching in kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 is other than in self-contained classes, the “class” is the basic homeroom where all of the following applies for a child:

(A) Attendance is recorded and investigation of absences is instigated.

(B) The child has his desk, locker, or drawer.

(C) The teacher handles the administrative routines such as keeping cumulative records, collecting basic data about the child, distributing items to go home, collecting lunch money, and distributing and collecting report cards.

(D) The teacher is the usual contact with the child's parents.

(E) Some planned instruction is given.

(2) For kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3, when it is necessary for a specific group of pupils, consisting of a portion or all of the pupils otherwise enrolled in a “class,” to meet together for a particular period or periods during the regular school day for a particular phase of education for which responsibility is assigned to two or more teachers, or for an extracurricular school activity, such group shall not be considered a “class” under the provisions of this section.

(b) “Regular day class” means a class maintained during the regular school day as defined by the governing board. Classes in special day and evening and summer schools, juvenile hall schools, and classes for the physically handicapped, mentally retarded, severely mentally retarded, educationally handicapped, and mentally gifted are not regular day classes for the purposes of this section.

(c) “Active enrollment” on a day a count is taken means the pupils in enrollment in the class on the first day of the school year on which the class was in session, plus all later enrollees, minus all withdrawals since that first day.

(1) For kindergarten and Grades 1, 2, and 3, a count shall be made on the last teaching day of each school month that ends prior to April 15 of the school year.

(2) For Grades 4 to 8, inclusive, the count shall be made at the end of the sixth school month. A count of full-time equivalent classroom teachers shall also be made at the end of the sixth school month.

(d) The “number of pupils enrolled” in a class for kindergarten and Grades 1, 2, or 3 means the sum of the numbers determined by all the active enrollment counts made for the class pursuant to (c), divided by the number of such counts made for the class.

(e) The “average number of pupils enrolled per class” for grades 1, 2, and 3 is the number obtained by dividing the sum of the quotients derived under subsection (d) for all classes in those grades, by the number of those quotients. The “average number of pupils enrolled per class” for kindergarten is the number so obtained for all classes in kindergarten.

(f) The “total number of pupils enrolled” for grades 4 to 8, inclusive, means the active enrollment, as defined in subsection (c), in those grades at the end of the sixth school month, exclusive of the active enrollment of pupils in grades 4 to 8, inclusive, in classes considered to be of grades 1, 2, or 3 under Section 15102.

(g) “Classroom teacher” means an employee of the district in a position requiring certification qualifications whose duties require him to teach in regular day classes in any grade of Grades 4 to 8, inclusive, during the regular school year.

(h) One “full-time equivalent classroom teacher” means the period of time the duties under subsection (g) are assigned a classroom teacher equal to the total number of hours designated by a governing board as a regular school day. The period of time less than the regular school day for which a classroom teacher is assigned such duties is that fraction of a full-time equivalent classroom teacher which the period of time bears to a full-time equivalent classroom teacher expressed to the nearest one-tenth (0.1).

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15106. Kindergarten Exemption.

Written application for waiver authorized by Education Code section 41379 shall be directed to the Bureau of School Apportionments and Reports, California Department of Education. The application shall be filed by November 1.

Possible reasons for exemption are:

(a) The expense of adding a class or classes and/or the added expense of transporting kindergarten children to another school will cause the district to be unduly burdened with expense. In order to determine this the district shall include the following information:

(1) Beginning balance, exclusive of restricted funds, in the General Fund for the current fiscal year.

(2) Estimated total income in the General Fund for the current fiscal year.

(3) Estimated expenditures and the appropriation for contingencies before costs of adding classes and/or transportation to reduce kindergarten class size.

(4) Number of classes to be added and/or the number of pupils to be transported.

(5) Estimated cost of item 4.

(b) Shifting kindergarten children from one school attendance area to another school in order to balance the class size will cause a child to be traveling undue time in reaching the class to which he is reassigned. In order to determine this, the district shall include the following information:

(1) List the children to be reassigned and the length of time each kindergarten child will travel in order to reach reassigned class from his home.

(2) The distance between the schools by the shortest traveled route.

(3) If the reassigned children are to be transported, give the average time for the current kindergarten bus runs in the district.

(c) Requiring kindergarten children to travel from one school attendance area to another school in order to balance class size will expose a child to hazards. In order to determine exemption for this the district shall submit a description of the hazardous condition and how a kindergarten child is endangered by the condition.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (b) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 15110. Reports by School Districts.

The governing board of each applicable school district shall report information in accordance with instructions provided on forms furnished and prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for making the following determinations:

(a) For kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive (the status for kindergarten to be shown separately):

(1) The number of classes.

(2) The number of pupils enrolled in each class as defined in Section 15104(d).

(3) The average number of pupils enrolled per class as defined in Section 15104(e).

(4) The total of the numbers of pupils which are in excess of the standard in each class in which the number of pupils enrolled exceeds that standard.

(b) For grades 4 to 8, inclusive:

(1) The total number of pupils enrolled.

(2) The number of full-time equivalent classroom teachers at the end of the sixth school month.

(3) The average number of pupils per each full-time equivalent classroom teacher.

Such reports shall be filed with, and at the same time as, average daily attendance reports are required to be filed under the provisions of Education Code Section 41601 for the “second period” report for the Second Principal Apportionment.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15111. Classes Maintained for Less Than the Full “Second Period.”

On the report filed pursuant to Section 15110, each class in kindergarten and in grades 1, 2, and 3, maintained for a fewer number of school months than the total number of school months contained in the “second period,” as defined in Education Code Section 41601, shall be separately identified. The “number of pupils enrolled” shall be separately ascertained for each class. Whenever the “number of pupils enrolled” in any class is in excess of the standards described in Section 41376 or 41378 the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall, for the purposes of computing the decrease in average daily attendance on account of such excess, modify the factor of 0.97 specified in Education Code Section 41376 by a factor determined by dividing the number of counts made for each class by the number of full school months during the “second period.”

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15112. “Ungraded” Classes.

For the purposes of this article, all classes shall be graded in the same manner that classes are required to be graded for the reporting of attendance for apportionment purposes and in accordance with instructions provided on attendance forms furnished by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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§ 15180. Application for Program Approval.

(a) Each school district or county superintendent of schools desiring to establish and maintain a special educational program authorized by Education Code Section 42904(c) shall first make an annual application to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval. Each application shall be filed in a form and by a date prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The application shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) A description of the instructional program,

(2) A description of instructional and general support services,

(3) A description of the relationship of the special educational program to all similar programs that are categorically funded in the district or county office, and

(4) A budget and determination of funding services.

(b) As a condition of approval, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may require one or more of the following:

(1) A minimum number of pupils enrolled.

(2) Development and filing of a needs assessment.

(3) A minimum and maximum expenditure per pupil.

(c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify the appropriate County Superintendent of Schools in whose jurisdiction a school district application is approved.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188): Sections 42904 and 42911, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42902-42911, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188) filed 6-26-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 26).

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§ 15181. Entitlement.

A district or county superintendent is entitled to reimbursement pursuant to Education Code Sections 42904 and 42905 with respect to any pupil served who resides in either:

(a) A regularly established licensed children's institution,

(b) A hospital operated by a county,

(c) A nonprofit tax-exempt hospital or other nonprofit tax-exempt treatment facility,

(d) An institution,

(e) A foster or family home only if pursuant to a commitment or placement under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 200, of Part I of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(f) A home which legally qualifies as an established licensed children's institution. Reimbursement shall not be denied on account of any pupil solely because his or her prior residence was in the same school district in which the institution, hospital, facility or home, in which he or she presently resides, is located.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4.1. Reimbursement for Costs of Education for Institutional and Family Home Children > § 15182. The Special Educational Program.
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§ 15182. The Special Educational Program.

(a) Special educational programs provided under Education Code Section 42902, for which excess cost is reimbursable under Education Code Section 42904(c), are only those programs which are in addition to any other federal or state categorical aid programs.

(b) The special educational program shall contain at least one of the following:

(1) Liaison between the school and the public agencies, foster parents, and community and other school programs.

(2) Tutoring in basic skills and remedial assistance.

(3) Counseling.

(4) Educational and vocational planning and assistance.

(5) Any other element approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4.1. Reimbursement for Costs of Education for Institutional and Family Home Children > § 15183. Determination of Local Property Tax Share.
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§ 15183. Determination of Local Property Tax Share.

(a) The local property tax share of the revenue limit is determined by subtracting, from the total revenue limit authorized by the governing board of the district (exclusive of the reduction for institutional or family home reimbursement received), all of the following:

(1) State basic aid,

(2) State equalization aid,

(3) State guaranteed yield program (GYP) aid,

(4) No loss state aid because of separate adult revenue limit, and

(5) Equalization aid offset tax income and open space land subventions. The remainder is then divided by the local average daily attendance allowed for revenue limit purposes. This determination will be made as recalculated from the second period apportionment. The total amount determined for reimbursement purposes shall be deducted from the district revenue limit in the year in which the reimbursement is received.

(b) The local property tax share of the excess cost of maintaining schools and classes for physically handicapped (PH), mentally retarded (MR) or educationally handicapped (EH) pupils is determined by subtracting, from the total allowed expenditures for PH, MR, and EH programs on the Special Education Cost Data Sheet, all of the following:

(1) The revenue limit per average daily attendance authorized by the governing board of the district (exclusive of the adjustment for institutional or family home reimbursement), and

(2) State and federal special education allowances for those PH, MR and EH programs.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4.1. Reimbursement for Costs of Education for Institutional and Family Home Children > § 15184. Determination of Excess Cost.
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§ 15184. Determination of Excess Cost.

The excess cost of providing special educational programs for pupils residing in an institution or a family home is determined by subtracting all state and federal special allowances per average daily attendance for those programs from the total allowed income per pupil as approved by the California Department of Education for those programs.

The sum of the excess cost plus state and federal allowances for the programs shall not exceed an amount per unit of average daily attendance as determined by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to section 15185. Districts that provided special educational programs for such pupils during the 1976-77 fiscal year shall receive no less than the reimbursement received per average daily attendance for the 1976-77 programs, such reimbursement being provided for by a county-wide tax levied during the 1977-78 fiscal year.

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 15185. Determination of Total Allowable Income per Pupil.

The total allowable income per pupil, exclusive of the provisions of Education Code Section 42905 for programs allowed under Education Code Section 42904(c), is determined annually by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The amount determined shall be no less than 30% nor more than 60% of the average per pupil expenditure, excluding categorical funds, in the schools in California.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4.1. Reimbursement for Costs of Education for Institutional and Family Home Children > § 15186. Revenue Limit.
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§ 15186. Revenue Limit.

The revenue limit as used in Education Code Section 42904 is the total revenue limit authorized by the governing board of the district, exclusive of the adjustment for institutional or family home tuition.

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§ 15187. Claims and Audits.

The county superintendent of schools:

(a) Shall require that reimbursement claims be submitted on forms prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction,

(b) Shall require the school district to maintain a list of all pupils enrolled in the program for which reimbursement is claimed,

(c) Shall audit, as deemed necessary, any school district's records to determine the accuracy of reimbursement claimed, and

(d) Shall not authorize reimbursement for any special educational programs not approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4.1. Reimbursement for Costs of Education for Institutional and Family Home Children > § 15188. Notices.
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§ 15188. Notices.

On or before July 31 of every year, each county superintendent of schools shall inform every known person, association, corporation and public agency within the superintendent's county who maintains or conducts a children's institution or engages in referring children to family homes, of the reporting requirements in Education Code Section 42903.

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§ 15150. Purpose.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction deems this chapter necessary for the effective administration of Education Code Sections 33151, 33154, 41404, and 41404.5, and for determinations thereby required of him in computing apportionments and allowances from the State School Fund.

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Note: Authority cited for Chapter 4: Sections 33151, 33154 and 41404.5, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 5 (Sections 15150, 15151, 15158, and 15160) filed 5-25-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 21).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15151. Definition.

For purposes of administering this chapter and the provisions of the Education Code Section 41404.5, an “unusual circumstance” will be deemed to exist in any single year when:

(a) A district employs nonteaching certificated personnel to manage a program available to one or more other districts on a contractual basis, or

(b) A district experiences a decline in pupil enrollments that results in a reduction in the number of teaching employees that cannot be matched by a corresponding reduction in the number of administrative employees before the November 1 reporting date due to existing contractual obligations, or

(c) A district participates in categorically federally funded programs that require the employment of program coordinators or project directors out of proportion to the number of teachers employed in the programs.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4. Reduction in State Support Due to Excessive Administrative Employee to Teacher Ratio > Article 2. Waiver of Full-Time Equivalent Administrative Employees > § 15158. Administrative Employee Exemption.
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§ 15158. Administrative Employee Exemption.

The written application of the school district governing board for waiver in accordance with Education Code section 41404.5 shall be directed to the Bureau of School Apportionments and Reports, California Department of Education. The application shall be filed on or before December 1st. The application shall detail the unusual circumstances existing in the district, and in addition, shall include the following information:

(a) Beginning balance, exclusive of restricted funds, in the general fund budget for the current fiscal year.

(b) Estimated total income in the general fund budget for the current fiscal year before the penalty for excessive administrative employees is applied.

(c) Estimated expenditures and the appropriation for contingencies.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 4. Reduction in State Support Due to Excessive Administrative Employee to Teacher Ratio > Article 3. School District Reports > § 15160. Reports by School Districts.
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§ 15160. Reports by School Districts.

In addition to the information required by Education Code Section 33151, districts shall annually report on forms furnished and prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction:

(a) The annual amount budgeted for the salaries of the full-time equivalent administrative employees reported.

(b) The total state income included in the district's general fund budget for the current fiscal year.

(c) The total income included in the district's general fund budget, excluding the beginning balance, for the current fiscal year.

(d) The amount included in the district's general fund budget for “outgoing transfers” for the current fiscal year. The report of the number of full-time equivalent personnel shall include all persons employed by the district as of November 1st.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 14, Subch. 5, Refs & Annos
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* For Regulations relating to construction, design, equipment, and operating of school buses, see Division 13, Chapter 4, School Buses.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 1. Definitions > § 15240. Current Expenses.
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§ 15240. Current Expenses.

“Current Expenses” for pupil transportation include all expenditures, except for capital outlay, made by a school district during a fiscal year in providing authorized pupil transportation. Such expenditures shall be those recorded direct costs of transportation under the Support Service Programs as defined in Part I of the California School Accounting Manual.

Cost of equipment and supplies purchased but not used during the fiscal year for pupil transportation purposes is not a “current expense.”

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Note: Authority cited for Chapter 5: Section 41853 and 41855, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 5 (§§ 15240-15244, 15246-15249, 15253-15257, 15260, 15261, 15270-15273, 15280-15285, 15320-15325, and 15340-15343), filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 1. Definitions > § 15241. Minimum Transportation Distances.
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§ 15241. Minimum Transportation Distances.

For the sole purpose of determining the total current expense for transportation of a district on which reimbursement is based, the following minimum transportation distances, measured from the point a pupil boards a bus at a regularly established stop to the school of attendance by the shortest traveled road, are set for normal pupils.

For pupils attending kindergarten or grades 1, 2, or 3--three-fourths ( ¾ ) mile.

For all other pupils attending an elementary school--one (1) mile. For all pupils in grades 7, 8, or 9 attending a separately maintained three-year junior high school--one (1) mile.

For all pupils in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 attending a four-year junior high school or a high school--two (2) miles.

For all pupils in grades 13 or 14 attending a junior college--three (3) miles.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 1. Definitions > § 15242. Excessive Distances and Relatively Few Pupils.
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§ 15242. Excessive Distances and Relatively Few Pupils.

For the purposes of Section 41855 of the Education Code, “excessive distances” traveled to transport “relatively few pupils” (sparsity) and expense due to travel for excessive distances, are as follows:

(a) All miles traveled on each bus route both outgoing and incoming in excess of ten miles from the school terminal and on which route the number of pupils transported does not exceed the number of miles required to be traveled one way. The expense due to travel for excessive distances is the product of the cost per mile as entered in item C, column 5 on Form No. J-141, and the number of miles determined to be excessive.

(b) All miles traveled on a feeder route, the furthermost point of which is more than ten miles, by the routes traveled, from the school terminal, and connects to a primary route for transfer of students. The expense due to travel for excessive distances is the product of the cost per mile as entered in item C, column 5 on Form No. J-141 and the total miles traveled on the feeder route.

(c) All expense incurred by a school district for payments to parents or guardian living in the district in lieu of transportation (Education Code Section 39806), is expense due to excessive distances if eligibility is established under either (a) or (b) above.

(d) All expense incurred by a school district for payments for board and lodging for pupils whose parents or guardian live in the district (Education Code Section 39807) shall be considered as expense due to travel for excessive distances.

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History

1. Amendment filed November 30, 1971; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 49).

2. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 1. Definitions > § 15243. Physically Handicapped Minors.
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§ 15243. Physically Handicapped Minors.

The definitions contained in Section 3600 for deaf, severely hard of hearing, blind, partially seeing, aphasic, and orthopedic or other health impaired minor and pupil handicapped in mobility apply with respect to allowances for transportation required by Education Code Sections 41863, 41864, 41866.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 1. Definitions > § 15244. Bus.
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§ 15244. Bus.

As used in this chapter, “bus” means school bus.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 2. Classification of School Bus Fleets for Transportation Allowance Purposes > § 15246. Definition.
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§ 15246. Definition.

In this article, “the average number of hours per day school buses are operated” means the number of hours accumulated between the time when the buses depart from the location in which they are customarily stationed when not in use, and the time when the buses are returned there at the end of the day, (excluding the time when the buses are not in use between trips) divided by the total number of days buses are operated during the regular school term.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 2. Classification of School Bus Fleets for Transportation Allowance Purposes > § 15247. Establishment of School Bus Fleet Classes.
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§ 15247. Establishment of School Bus Fleet Classes.

As a basis for determining expenditures upon which allowances shall be computed, 16 classes of school bus fleets for districts are hereby established.

The 16 classes are as shown in the following schedule, wherein capital letters indicate the average number of hours of bus operation per day, and Roman numerals indicate the average size of buses so operated:

Average hours of bus operation per day

	A		B	C	D
Average size of buses in number of rows	Less than 4 hours		4-5 hours	6-7 hours	8 or more hours

	I. Less than 7 rows	A-I		B-I	C-I	D-I
	II. 7-8 rows	A-II		B-II	C-II	D-II
	III. 9-10 rows	A-III		B-III	C-III	D-III
	IV. 11 or more rows	A-IV		B-IV	C-IV	D-IV

							

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§ 15248. Emergency Affecting Normal Classification: Exemption.

When, because of a temporary emergency, a district has used additional school buses or increased the hours of operation, or both, and inclusion of the additional buses and hours in computation of its school bus fleet classification would result in a classification other than the expected normal, the school district may request an exemption excluding the additional buses and hours of operation from such computation. The request for exemption shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction not later than June 30 of the fiscal year in which the emergency occurred. If the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines that a temporary emergency did exist and that the changes in operational procedure were necessary to continue to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, he may approve the exemption.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 2. Classification of School Bus Fleets for Transportation Allowance Purposes > § 15249. Median Average Cost.
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§ 15249. Median Average Cost.

For each of the 16 classes of districts, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall annually ascertain the median of the average cost per bus per day. This determination shall be based upon the cost per bus per day for each district in the class that has requested a transportation allowance in its then current “Annual Report of Transportation Expense,” weighted by the number of vehicles operated by that district.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 3. Records and Available Information (All Districts) > § 15253. Available Information.
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§ 15253. Available Information.

Each school district furnishing transportation shall have available the following information for immediate inspection, or submission to the Superintendent of Public Instruction if required:

(a) A statement of policy adopted by the governing board that governs the operation of the pupil transportation system in the district, including the limits within which transportation is offered to pupils and the distance pupils are required to walk to school or to a regularly established bus stop.

(b) A map of the district indicating each bus route and each bus stop, or a route schedule indicating the itinerary of the bus route and each bus stop to be accompanied by a district map on which routes may be identified.

(c) A list of salaries paid for supervision, clerical, or administrative purposes.

(d) A schedule of classes to indicate double sessions or irregularities that might require extra transportation.

(e) A listing of trips made other than between home and school by each bus indicating miles traveled and pupils transported.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 3. Records and Available Information (All Districts) > § 15254. Identification of School Buses.
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§ 15254. Identification of School Buses.

Each school district shall maintain records identifying each school bus owned by the district, and each school bus owned by a contractor that provides pupil transportation for the district.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 3. Records and Available Information (All Districts) > § 15255. Record of Normal Pupils Transported.
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§ 15255. Record of Normal Pupils Transported.

(a) Each school district shall maintain records for each school bus that will clearly show the number of normal pupils transported between home and school who board the bus at a regularly scheduled stop:

(1) Within the minimum transportation distances specified in Section 15241.

(2) Beyond such minimum transportation distances.

(b) The number of pupils so boarding the bus is ascertained by one of the following methods:

(1) The average of an actual daily count.

(2) The average of an actual count on four normal school days occurring on or about October 1, December 1, February 1, and May 1.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 3. Records and Available Information (All Districts) > § 15256. Records of All Pupil Transportation Expenses.
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§ 15256. Records of All Pupil Transportation Expenses.

Each school district shall maintain records of all expenses in connection with pupil transportation. These include, but are not limited to, records of the following expenses:

(a) Expenses of Transporting Exceptional Children.

All expenses for the transportation of physically handicapped, mentally retarded, and educationally handicapped minors shall be recorded by category.

(b) Actual Cost of Clerical, Supervision, and Administrative Services.

Actual costs of supervision, clerical, or administrative services shall be recorded only to the extent that one or more employees designated by name have been given regular assignment by the governing board or the chief administrative officer to such duties in connection with the operation of pupil transportation. Such expenditures shall be recorded as direct costs of transportation under the Support Service Programs as defined in Part I of the California School Accounting Manual. In each case, the expenditures so shown shall include only that prorated portion of salaries or wages for time actually spent for that purpose. Full salaries or wages shall not be recorded unless full time is devoted to pupil transportation exclusively.

(c) Expense for Insurance.

These records shall show the amount of insurance carried for pupil transportation purposes as to type and amount of coverage, and the annual expense for such insurance.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15257. Records of Receipts for Service and Sales.

Each school district shall maintain records of all payments received for:

(a) Sale of any equipment or supplies.

(b) Transportation provided to other school districts and other parties.

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§ 15260. Available Information.

Each school district operating its own system shall have available the following information for immediate inspection, or submission to the Superintendent of Public Instruction if required:

(a) A statement of how gasoline, oil, and other supplies are purchased and stored, and if equipment other than school buses use supplies from the same storage facilities.

(b) A statement of how repairs are made to buses, how charges are made, and how separated if only general shop charges or total billing system is used.

(c) A schedule of driver's salary, time worked, and if driver is paid for other services, how much, and from which object classification of the budget.

(d) A schedule of salaries for personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of buses and how salaries are prorated if work other than on school buses is done by the same personnel.

(e) A listing of accessories replaced and identified by item, bus, and cost.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15261. Record of Transportation Expense.

Each school district operating its own system shall maintain records which will show:

(a) Items of Expense.

All expenses for the following items: gasoline, oil, grease, repairs to school buses, maintenance supplies, replacement of buses, replacement of accessories, salaries and wages of school bus drivers, salaries and wages for upkeep of buses, insurance authorized by law, and all other expenses in connection with the operation and maintenance of pupil transportation.

(b) Capital Outlay.

All expenses of capital outlay, including all new equipment, for pupil transportation shall be identified by each item and date of acquisition.

(c) Expense of Replacement.

The record shall show the original expense incurred for each item being

replaced as well as the portion of the cost of the new item which has been charged to replacement and the portion which has been charged to capital outlay.

(d) For Each School Bus Operated.

(1) All expenses for supplies, maintenance, and repairs.

(2) Miles traveled by the bus in transporting pupils.

(A) Between home and school.

(B) Other than between home and school.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 5. Allowances for Pupil Transportation* > Article 5. Reports > § 15270. Annual Report.
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§ 15270. Annual Report.

Each school district shall submit an “Annual Report of Pupil Transportation Expenses” (Form No. J-141) to the Superintendent of Public Instruction at such time as he may require and in accordance with instructions thereon. The report shall be accompanied by documents relating to the following items, as described:

(a) Insurance.

A schedule and certificate of insurance, using Form J-141-A, certified to by the insurance agent or company and by the governing board of the district, or its authorized agent.

(b) Buses Replaced.

A report, using Form J-142, on each school bus replaced during the fiscal year, or during a prior fiscal year for which the district will be eligible for a replacement allowance.

(c) Use for Community Recreation.

A statement with respect to transportation, if any, furnished for purposes of community recreation as provided in Education Code Section 39835 that contains the following information:

(1) The total number of buses so used.

(2) Identification of each bus.

(3) The purchase price paid for each bus, less the value of items required by Section 15272 to be deducted.

(4) The total miles traveled under district ownership by each bus during the school year.

(5) The total miles traveled during the school year by each bus under district ownership for the aforesaid purposes.

(d) Use for Out-of-State Transportation.

A statement, with respect to out-of-state transportation, if any, furnished pursuant to Education Code Section 16861 that contains the following information:

(1) The facts specified in subsections (c)(1)-(c)(5).

(2) The general route, including destination, of each bus used on such out-of-state transportation.

(e) Reason for Exceeding 125% of Median.

A statement, with attached vouchers, justifying any expenditures for necessary replacement of the engine or necessary major overhaul whenever they caused the district to exceed 125% of the median average cost described in Section 15249.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15271. Exclusion from “Annual Report” (J-141) of Expense for Physically Handicapped and Mentally Retarded Pupils Coming Within Education Code Section 56515.

The expense and related data for vehicles, and the vehicles themselves, shall not be reported on the “Annual Report of Transportation Expense” (Form No. J-141) if the vehicles are used exclusively for any or all of the following purposes:

(a) Transporting to special day classes the blind, deaf, aphasic, cerebral palsied, orthopedically handicapped, and other physically handicapped minors handicapped in mobility.

(b) Transporting to integrated programs of instruction as defined in Education Code Section 41864, the blind and the deaf.

(c) Transporting pupils impaired in vision or hearing to another district or to the California School for the Deaf or Blind for specialized instruction.

(d) Transporting physically handicapped pupils impaired in mobility who are deemed eligible for special class placement who have been declared eligible for such transportation by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(e) Transporting to special training schools and classes mentally retarded pupils who come within Education Code Section 56515.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15272. Report of School Bus Purchase.

Each school district shall annually report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction on Form No. J-143 data on each school bus purchased during the fiscal year. The cost of equipment and accessories not required by law or regulations governing pupil transportation shall be separately stated and deducted from the total cost of the bus.

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§ 15273. Other Reports.

Each school district shall submit other reports as the Superintendent of Public Instruction may require.

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§ 15280. Scope of Article.

This article applies to the review and approval by the Superintendent of Public Instruction of all current expenses upon which allowances are computed.

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§ 15281. Limitation on Current Expenses.

In the determination of total current expenses for pupil transportation, no amount will be allowed in excess of the expenses recorded as direct costs of transportation under the Support Service Programs as defined in Part I of the California School Accounting Manual.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15282. Deductions of Payments Received.

There shall be deducted from total current expenses as defined in Section 15240:

(a) Payments received from other districts and other sources for transportation of pupils.

(b) Payments received for charges required under Education Code Sections 39836 and 39837.

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§ 15283. Deductions for Certain Expenses and for Depreciation.

For purposes of approving total transportation expense, there shall be deducted from total current expenses:

(a) Expenditures for the following items:

(1) Transportation of exceptional minors defined in Section 15243.

(2) Out-of-state, community recreation, and other transportation, i.e., other than between home and school.

(3) Transporting children within the minimum distance if their number exceeds 1/10 of the number who board a bus beyond that distance. The amount of deductions for those pupils who are in excess of such 1/10 is determined as follows:

Total transportation expense for normal children - (The number of such excess pupils x Transportation cost per normal pupil each year)

(4) Bus rental in an amount that exceeds 1/15 of the average purchase price described in Section 15323(b).

(b) Expense of Transportation of Pupils Other than Home-to-School. This deduction is the amount of the actual expense if the actual expense can be readily identified in the district's records.

Otherwise, the deduction is the following amount: The cost per mile for the operation of all buses used to provide pupil transportation (whether for normal or exceptional pupils, as the case may be) multiplied by the number of miles traveled in providing transportation for such pupils other than between home and school.

(c) Depreciation of a school bus due to the travel listed in this subsection (c). The depreciation for each type of travel shall be determined by the following formula wherein “miles” means miles the bus traveled in the fiscal year:

	Cost of bus less value of			Miles for a purpose	
	items required by Section			specified in (1), (2),	
	15272 to be deducted		X	or (3)	
	12			Total miles under district ownership	

Travel on which depreciation is deducted is community recreation travel pursuant to Education Code Section 39835.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15284. Expenditures Exceeding 125% of the Median.

Except as provided in this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall not compute allowances upon expenditures of a district for which the average cost per bus per day for the class of district to which the district belongs exceeds 125% of the median as determined in Section 15250. If expenditures which exceed that percentage were caused by necessary replacement of the engine, or a necessary major overhaul, of one or more school buses, expenditures so caused may be allowed in addition to the aforesaid percentage.

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§ 15285. Maximum Allowable for Excessive Distances.

No amount computed for excessive distances defined in Section 15242 shall be approved which, when added to the amounts computed under Education Code Sections 41857 and 41858, exceed the approved current expense as reported in Item D.1 of Form No. J-141.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15320. Disposal of Replaced Bus.

Certification will be required on Form No. J-142, “Report of Replaced School Bus,” that the governing board has disposed of the replaced bus in accordance with Education Code Sections 39520, 39521, and 39523. The actual money received in the disposal of the bus shall be entered as “sales value” on the application for replacement allowance.

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§ 15321. Replacement.

(a) Replacement is considered completed when the replaced bus has been disposed of and the new bus has been delivered to the district. Applications for replacement allowance will be filed for the fiscal year in which the replacement has been completed, and if allowed, reimbursement will be made during the next fiscal year. If the replaced bus remains in the possession of the district for a portion of the fiscal year following the delivery of the new bus, such replaced bus to be eligible for replacement allowance must be discontinued in use for pupil transportation purposes until disposed of or until converted for uses other than pupil transportation.

Repurchasing, renting, or leasing the vehicle back from the purchaser will void all reimbursement allowances granted under Sections 15323 and 15324 of this code.

(b) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may approve for reimbursement purposes the replacement of school buses on a two-for-one basis if he determines that the efficiency of operation of the transportation system will be increased, or that the operational costs will be decreased by such replacement. The approval shall be subsequent to and justified by a review of the district's transportation system including but not limited to fleet size, routes, pupils transported and related current expense of operation. In no instance will the combined reimbursement exceed the approved costs of the new vehicle(s).

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§ 15322. Replacement of More than One Small Bus in Certain Unified School Districts.

During the first five years of existence for all purposes of a unified school district formed under the provisions of Article 1 or Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Part of the Education Code, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may approve the replacement of more than one small bus with a single larger unit if he determines that the efficiency of operation of the transportation system will be increased or that operational costs will be decreased by such replacement. The approval shall be subsequent to, and justified by, a review of the district's transportation system including fleet size, schools, routes, pupils transported, and related current expense of operation.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15323. Allowance for Expense of Replacing a Class 1 School Bus.

(a) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall not approve, as a basis for computation of financial allowances for reimbursement of replacement expenses incurred by a school district for replacement of a class 1 school bus, expenditures which exceed the lesser of the following amounts:

(1) The difference between the purchase price of the bus paid by the district, subject to the provisions of Section 15272, and the amount received by the district for the sale, insured loss, or credit for the trade-in, of the bus.

(2) The amount computed by multiplying the “average purchase price” of the bus, as defined by subsection (b) hereof, by the percentage shown in the following schedule for the total number of years of service rendered by the bus as a school bus in the service of the district, or, in the case of a used school bus, the total number of years of service rendered for the district and for a prior owner or owners:

SCHEDULE

Total years of service	Percentage for computing replacement expense	Total years of service	Percentage for computing replacement expense

1	0	11	73
2	0	12	78
3	5	13	85
4	11	14	92
5	18	15	100
6	26	16	105
7	35	17	110
8	45	18	115
9	56	19	120
10	68	20	125

(b) The “average purchase price” of a bus purchased during any fiscal year means the quotient resulting from dividing the purchase price paid for, by the number of, all new Class 1 school buses having a like number of rows of seats which were purchased by all districts during that fiscal year. The value of items required by Section 15272 to be deducted shall be excluded from the purchase price. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall furnish to school districts a list of such “average purchase prices.”

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§ 15324. Allowances for Expense of Replacing Class 2 School Buses.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall not approve, as a basis for computation of financial allowances for reimbursement of replacement expenses incurred by a school district replacing a Class2 bus, expenditures which exceed the lesser of the following:

(a) The difference between the purchase price of the bus paid by the district, subject to the provisions of Section 15272, and the amount of money received by the district for the sale, or credit received for the trade-in, of the bus.

(b) The difference between the purchase price of the bus paid by the district, subject to the provisions of Section 15272, and the value of the bus at the date of application for allowance, as such value is shown in any published used-automobile wholesale value guide in general use in California selected by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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§ 15325. Adjustment for Use in Other Than Home-to-School Transportation.

(a) Types of Transportation.

For the purposes of this section, miles traveled under district ownership by all buses owned by a district on the date of application for replacement allowance are divided as follows:

(1) Home-to-school transportation.

(2) Community recreation under Education Code Section 39835.

(3) Other transportation.

(b) Reduction.

The replacement allowance approved for a school bus shall be reduced if the total miles traveled by all of the buses for the purpose of subsection (a)(4) exceed 20 percent of the total miles traveled by all of the buses for the purposes of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(4).

(c) Amount of Reduction.

The reduction shall be in an amount which is the same percentage of the approved replacement expense as the excess mileage is of the total miles traveled under district ownership by all of the buses for the purposes of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(4).

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15340. Notification.

A unified school district eligible for current expense allowance under Education Code Section 41857 and/or capital outlay allowance under Education Code Section 41860 shall notify the Superintendent of Public Instruction by letter of its intentions to apply for such allowances on or before May 1 of the fiscal year preceding the year in which such allowances, if approved, will be made.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 15341. Inclusion in Annual Report.

Upon proper approval given by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the expenses may be included on the Form No. J-141, “Annual Report of Transportation Costs.” The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall determine the actual expense required because of a change of the location of schoolhouses or the reorganization of attendance centers.

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§ 15342. Maximum Allowance for Capital Outlay.

The maximum allowance for capital outlay expense shall be the lesser of the following:

(a) The actual cost of the bus or buses required.

(b) An amount determined by dividing the number of pupils requiring transportation by the capacity of the bus plus 25 percent, multiplied by the actual cost of the bus.

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§ 15343. Maximum Allowance for Current Expense.

The maximum allowance for current expense required because of a change in location of schoolhouses or the reorganization of attendance centers shall be determined by multiplying the actual mileage that the bus or buses are required to travel in transporting pupils from closed schools or to reorganized attendance centers by the average expense per mile for bus operation in the district.

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§ 15370. Scope of the Chapter.

The provisions of this chapter apply to the calculation of a district's revenue limit pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Part 24 of the Education Code (Apportionments and Revenue Control, Section 42237-42246).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 6 (Sections 15370-15392) filed 3-14-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 11).

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§ 15371. Definitions.

(a) “School Revenue Limit.” The revenue limit is a computed amount that places a limit on the amount of revenue that a district is allowed to receive from property taxes, certain local sources of income, and from the state. A district may receive state and federal categorical aid, property taxes for repayment of capital projects outside the revenue limit, and some limited fees in addition to the revenue limit. The total revenue limit consists of a base revenue limit plus any of a number of revenue limit adjustments.

(b) “Base Revenue Limit.” The base revenue limit is an amount that is computed by formula each year from the previous year's base revenue limit. Some of the revenue limit adjustments are permanent increases or decreases to the revenue limit and so become incorporated into the base revenue limit. Other revenue limit adjustments are computed anew each year.

(c) “Average Daily Attendance” (hereafter referred to as ADA). Unless otherwise indicated, attendance is measured as the count of daily attendance averaged over the school year consisting of at least 175 school days meeting for the minimum length school day as specified in the Education Code. For classes for adults and classes for regional occupational centers or programs pursuant to Education Code Section 41601, the average daily attendance shall be determined by dividing the total number of days of attendance in all full school months in the first period of attendance by a divisor of 70, in the second period by 135, and at annual time by 175. For classes for adults and classes for regional occupational centers or programs, three hours of attendance are equal to one apportionment day of attendance. There are three attendance periods for each fiscal year. The First Principal attendance period, designated P1, is the attendance count from July 1 through December 31, and is used to compute the First Principal Apportionment due February 20 of the fiscal year. The second principal attendance period, designated P2, is the attendance count from July 1 through the last school month that ends on or before April 15 of the fiscal year, and is used to compute the Second Principal Apportionment due June 25 of the fiscal year. Annual Attendance is the attendance count from July 1 through June 30 of the fiscal year.

(d) “Categorical Aid.” In addition to the revenue limit support, school districts receive other state and federal funds which are apportioned on allotment for specific purposes named in the law, regulation, or statute. These are known as categorical aid because they can be spent only for specific categories.

(e) “General Aid.” Revenue limit support, both local and state, are general aid as it can be spent for general purposes of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15375. Use of Official Schedules.

The Local Assistance Bureau (LAB) of the California Department of Education (CDE) shall provide official schedules for use in making the recomputations required by this article. These schedules shall be known as:

(a) SCHEDULE B, SCHEDULE FOR THE RECOMPUTATION OF THE DISTRICT'S 1978-79 REVENUE LIMIT/BLOCK GRANT FOR K-12 PROGRAMS TO BE USED AS A BASE FOR THE 1979-80 REVENUE LIMIT,

(b) SCHEDULE Q(B), SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT FACTOR FOR REDUCTION OF TOTAL BLOCK GRANT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS,

(c) SCHEDULE F, 1979-80 SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ADDITION TO THE RECOMPUTATION OF THE 1978-79 STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (STRS) ALLOWANCE ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS EDUCATING 7th and 8th GRADE PUPILS,

(d) SCHEDULE BB, SCHEDULE FOR THE RECOMPUTATION OF THE DISTRICT'S 1978-79 REVENUE LIMIT FOR EDUCATION OF ADULTS TO BE USED AS A BASE FOR THE 1979-80 REVENUE LIMIT.

These official schedules shall be used in making these calculations. Reporting to the LAB may be made on computer tape, subject to the prior approval of the CDE.

The LAB shall issue two sets of official schedules for use in recalculation of 1978-79 revenue limits. These schedules shall have the designations “-P1” and “-P2,” and shall be used in making the Annual Recalculation of the Apportionment.

The LAB shall modify these schedules, as required, pursuant to any legislation enacted subsequent to the approval of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 15376. Use of Actual Data.

References shall be made in this article to the form, schedules, and worksheet issued by the Local Assistance Bureau (LAB) of the California Department of Education for use in recomputing the revenue limit/block grant in the 1978-79 fiscal year. The amounts to be used in making the recomputations described herein shall be those reported to the LAB on the specified form or schedules issued by the LAB, unless authorization to use computer tape has been granted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 15377. 1978-79 Recomputed Revenue Limit for K-12 Programs Using Schedule B and Back-Up Schedules Q(B) and F.

The county superintendent of schools shall recompute the 1978-79 revenue limit for K-12 programs to be used as a base for the 1979-80 revenue limit for each school district in the county using Schedule B. Schedule B shall be completed as follows:

(a) Line A: Report of the total 1978-79 revenue limit as shown on Line C-18 of Form K-12-A (1978-79).

(b) Line B: Report the revenue limit adjustments which are included in the base amount reported in Line A, and which must be excluded from the revenue base pursuant to Education Code Section 42237(a)(1). These revenue limit adjustments shall be reported as follows:

(1) Line B-1: Declining Enrollment Adjustment (reference Education Code Section 42239). Use the amount shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line C-5.

(2) Line B-2: Unemployment Insurance Additional Costs Adjustment (reference Education Code Section 42241.7). Use the amount shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line C-12.

(3) Line B-3: Adjustment for Mandated Costs Imposed by Final Court Orders, Federal Statutes, or Initiative Enactments after January 1, 1978 (reference Education Code Section 42243.6). Use the amount shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line C-15.

(4) Line B-4: Prior Year and Other Adjustments (reference Education Code Sections 42245, 46617.5, 52321, and 52501.5). Use the sum of the amounts shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Lines C-17a, C-17b, C-17c, and C-17d.

(5) Line B-5: Adjustment in Revenue Limit for Nonimmigrant-Noncitizen Children (reference Education Code Section 42950). Use the amount shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line C-14 times .50.

(6) Line B-6: Adjustments in Revenue Limit for Interdistrict Attendance Agreements (reference Education Code Section 46605(d)). Use the amount shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line C-8.

(7) Line B-7: Report the total of these adjustments (sum of the amounts in Lines B-1 through B-6). This amount shall be shown in brackets () if negative.

(c) Line C: Report the total recomputed 1978-79 revenue limit, which is equal to the amount in Line A minus the amount in Line B-7.

NOTE: If the amount in Line B-7 is negative, this amount is added; if the amount is positive, this amount is subtracted.

(d) Line D: Report the 1977-78 permissive overrides levied and received which are to be added to the 1978-79 revenue limit for purposes of block grant. This is the same amount as shown on Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line D.

(e) Line E: Report the sum of the amounts in Lines C and D.

(f) Line F: Report the adjustment factor as recomputed using Schedule Q(B). Schedule Q(B) shall be completed as follows:

(1) Line A: Report the 1978-79 recomputed revenue limit as shown on Line C of Schedule B (1979-80).

(2) Line B: Report the 1977-78 permissive overrides levied and received to be added to the 1978-79 revenue limit for purposes of block grant, as shown on Line D of Schedule B (1979-80).

(3) Line C: Report the sum of the amounts in Lines A and B to give the total amount for adjustment factor determination.

(4) Line D: Report the total 1978-79 revenue limit ADA. This amount is the same as shown on Line C-1 of Form K-12-A (1978-79).

(5) Line E: Report the total amount per ADA, equal to the amount in Line C divided by the ADA reported in Line D, rounded to two decimal places.

(6) Line F shall be used to perform the computation of the adjustment factor.

(A) Line F-1a: Report the foundation program amount to be used in this recomputation for districts which do not meet the provisions of Chapter 119 of the Statutes of 1979 (AB 445). This amount is $1,241 for elementary school districts, $1,427 for high school districts, or $1,322 for unified school districts.

(B) Line F-1b: Report the foundation program amount to be used in this calculation for districts that do meet the following three criteria specified by Chapter 119, Statutes of 1979 (AB 445), specifically that:

(1) the district has an average daily attendance of less than 10,000, as reported on Line C-1 of Form K-12-A (1978-79);

(2) the district maintained a necessary small school in 1977-78 and 1978-79 other than a continuation high school or a special education school; and

(3) the district was credited with a foundation program amount in the 1977-78 school year pursuant to Education Code Sections 41701, 41703, or subdivision (a) of Section 41711. For districts that meet all of these requirements, the amount used in Line F-1b shall be equal to the district's average foundation program amount per unit of average daily attendance for the 1978-79 fiscal year, which is determined by dividing the foundation program amount shown in Line C-3 of Form K-12-A (1978-79) by the average daily attendance shown in Line C-1 of the same form. The result shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. This amount must be the same as that shown in Line F-1b in Schedule Q(B) (1978-79).

(C) Line F-2: Report the computed factor, equal to the amount in Line E divided by the amount in Line F-1a or F-1b, as appropriate, rounded to four decimal places.

(D) Lines F-3, F-4, and F-5 shall be used to determine the adjustment factor. If the factor in Line F-2 is less than or equal to 1.1000, use Line F-3 to report a deficit factor of .910000. If the factor in Line F-2 is greater than or equal to 1.5000, use line F-4 to report a deficit factor of .850000. If the factor in Line F-2 is between 1.1000 and 1.5000, perform the following calculation: subtract 1.1000 from the amount in Line F-2, divided the difference by .4, and multiply quotient by .06 and then add this product to .09, and then subtract that result from 1.00. (Round the answer in Line F-5 to six decimal places).

(7) Line G: Report the adjustment factor, which is equal to the amount in Line F-3 or F-4 or F-5, as appropriate.

Note: Return to Schedule B and report this amount on Line F of that schedule.

(g) Line G, Schedule B: The 1978-79 Total Recomputed Adult Revenue Limit: The amount on Line G of Schedule B is the same as the amount on Line C of Schedule BB, Schedule for the Recomputation of the District's 1978-79 Revenue Limit for Education of Adults. Use this amount as the base, the recomputation of which is described in Section 15379.

(h) Line H, Schedule B: Report the total recomputed block grant subject to reduction. This amount is equal to the sum of the amounts in Lines E and G.

(i) Line I: Report the total recomputed block grant after adjustment factor which is equal to the amount in Line F times the amount in Line H, rounded to the nearest dollar.

(j) Line J: Report the reduction of specified categorical programs and state special schools adjustment as required by Education Code Sections 42237(a)(2)(A) and 42243.5. This reduction shall be made for the following programs:

(1) Line J-1: Child Development (reference Education Code Section 8329). Use the amount levied and received for Child Development pursuant to Schedule P (1978-79), Line 2 times the adjustment factor shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line F, but not to exceed the amount transferred to the Child Development Fund in 1978-79. Report this amount, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line J-1.

(2) Line J-2: Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils (reference Education Code Section 56811). Use the amount levied and received for Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils pursuant to Schedule P (1978-79), Line 9, times the adjustment factor shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line F, but not to exceed the amount transferred to Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils Fund in 1978-79. Report this amount, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line J-2.

(3) Line J-3: Meals for Needy Pupils (reference Education Code Section 49502). Use the amount levied and received pursuant to Schedule P (1978-79), Line 7 times the adjustment factor shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line F, but not to exceed the amount transferred to Meals for Needy Programs in 1978-79. Report this amount, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line J-3.

(4) Line J-4: Decrease in Revenue Limit to Reflect a Required Reduction Because of Payments to Special Education Schools. State Special Education Schools (reference Education Code Section 42243.5). Use the amount of district contributions for state special education schools from local tax revenues pursuant to former Education Code Sections 59021, 59121, and 59221 (repealed by Chapter 237, Statutes 1979) for the 1972-73 fiscal year, plus the 1978-79 fiscal year revenue limit adjustment shown on Line C-11 of Form K-12-A (1978-79) pursuant to Section 42243.5 as it read in that fiscal year. Report this amount on Line J-4.

(5) Line J-5: Total Categorical Programs Reduction. Report the sum of the amounts in Lines J-1 through J-4.

(k) Line K: Compute the amount of reduction for mandated adult programs, as required by Education Code Section 42237(a)(2)(B). The amounts of the required reduction shall be computed as follows:

(1) Line K-1: Compute the 1978-79 adult base revenue limit per ADA which includes the adult base revenue limit and the adult revenue limit adjustment for additional STRS cost pursuant to Education Code Section 42238(i) (Chapter 232, Statutes 1978). This amount shall be equal to the sum of the amounts in Lines C-2 and C-3 from Worksheet S (1978-79) divided by the adult attendance shown in Line C-1 of Worksheet S (1978-79). Report this result rounded to two decimal places on Line K-1.

(2) Line K-2: Report the 1978-79 adjustment factor as shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79) Line F, rounded to six decimal places.

(3) Line K-3: Compute the 1978-79 reduced adult base revenue limit which is equal to the amount in Line K-1 times the amount in Line K-2. Round this result to two decimal places and show this on Line K-3.

(4) Line K-4: Report the 1978-79 school year second principal adult average daily attendance generated in the adult education programs mandated by Item 316.1 of the Budget Act of 1978 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 1978). Do not report any adult attendance from the 1977-78 school year. Report this amount on Line K-4.

(5) Line K-5: Compute the total reduction for mandated adult program, which is equal to the amount in Line K-3 times the attendance in Line K-4. Report this amount rounded to the nearest dollar on Line K-5.

(l) Line L: Additions to Revenue Limits Pursuant to Education Code Section 42237(a)(3).

(1) Line L-1a: Report the amount of state apportionments received by the district in fiscal year 1978-79 in Recalculated Second Principal Apportionment for this State Teachers Retirement System pursuant to Item 316.1 of the Budget Act of 1978 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 1978) excluding that portion allocated by the district for adults in Education Code Section 42237(c)(4)(A). Use only the K-12 share of the amount shown on Exhibit C, 1978-79 Recalculated Second Principal Apportionments pursuant to both Sections 41716 and 41716.5 of the Education Code. This recalculation is based on 1978-79 actual salaries shown on Page 21, Column 2 of the 1979-80 J-41 and the calculation in 1978-79, Schedule H(A).

(2) Line L-1b: To complete Line L-1b, see Schedule F to report the revenue limit increase for those high school districts providing education to 7th and 8th graders, as authorized by Section 42237.6 of the Education Code.

NOTE: Only those high school districts educating 7th and 8th grade pupils need to complete L-1b.

Schedule F shall be completed as follows:

(A) Column I reflects the recalculation of Schedule H(A) for fiscal year 1978-79. Column II reflects calculations pursuant to Education Code Section 42237.6.

1. Line A: Report the actual 1978-79 district contribution to STRS (8.0%). This figure is obtained from Column 2, page 21 of the J-41, District Budget and Financial Report.

2. Line B: Report the computation amount in Column I based on the 1978-79 actual assessed valuation times (.05 divided by 100). In Column II, multiply the 1978-79 actual assessed valuation times (.0692 divided by 100). For 1978-79, modified assessed valuation is actual assessed valuation.

3. Line C: Determine the balance by deducting Line B from Line A. If the balance in both columns is negative, stop the calculation and proceed no further. If the balance in either column is positive, proceed with the calculations.

4. Line D: Report the computation based on the 1978-79 modified assessed valuation times (.03 divided by 100) for Column I and 1978-79 modified assessed valuation times (.0415 divided by 100) for Column II.

5. Line E: Determine the balance by deducting Line D from amount in Line C. If the balance in both columns is negative, stop the calculation and proceed no further. If the balance in either column is positive, proceed with the calculations.

6. Line F: Report the computation based on 1978-79 modified assessed valuation times (.04 divided by 100) for Column I and 1978-79 modified assessed valuation times (.0554 divided by 100) for Column II.

7. Line G-1: For each column (I and II), if the amount in Line F is equal to or exceeds the amount in Line E, the state will pay one-half the amount in Line E. If G-1 is the alternate, proceed to line H.

8. Line G-2: For each column (I and II), if the amount in Line F is less than the amount in Line E, the state will pay one-half the amount in Line F. Do not proceed to Line H if Line G-2 is the alternate.

9. Line H: The local district is required from its own funds to pay an amount equal to the amounts shown in Line G-1 or G-2 in either column. This additional local cost cannot be added to the revenue limit by the district.

10. Line I: The balance required after deduction of the amount in Line G-1 or G-2 from the amount in Line E, minus the amount in Line H.

11. Line J-1: State pays 60 (sixty) percent of the amount in Line I.

12. Line J-2: Local school district pays 40 (forty) percent of the amount on Line I. District cannot add this amount to the revenue limit.

(B) Analysis of State Teachers Retirement Allowances for 1978-79.

1. Line I: In Column I, the 1978-79 Second Principal Actual STRS Allowance from Column I, Line D plus Line G. It should be noted that this amount reflects the recalculation of 1978-79 STRS allowances to take into effect the actual district contribution to STRS paid in 1978-79.

2. Line II: In Column II, the actual 1978-79 revised Second Principal STRS Allowance from Column II, Line D plus Line G. This amount is for purposes of Education Code Section 42237.6 (junior high STRS).

3. Line III: In Column I, the actual 1978-79 local district additive from Schedule H(A), Line A-4d. This amount is based on .05 times the 1978-79 actual assessed valuation divided by 100.

4. Line IV: In Column II, show the actual 1978-79 local district STRS additive which would have been shown on Schedule H(A), Line A-4d. This amount is based on .0692 times the 1978-79 actual assessed valuation divided by 100. From this amount, subtract the amount on Line A-4d, 1978-79, Schedule H(A). From this difference, add the amount shown on Line III.

5. Line V: Subtract the amount in Line III from the amount in Line IV and subtract the amount in Line I from the amount in Line II. Add the two amounts obtained and show in Line V. This amount is then used on Schedule B, Line L-1b, and is a one-time permanent adjustment to the base revenue limit. For further calculations, return to Schedule B, Line L-2.

(3) Line L-2: Report the balances of funds on June 30, 1977 restricted for meals for needy pupils for districts which levied no meals for needy pupils tax pursuant to Section 49502 of the Education Code in the 1977-78 fiscal year.

(4) Line L-3: (A) Report one-half of the amount of salary increases granted to classified employees of a school district in the fiscal years 1974-75 to 1979-80, inclusive, by the board of supervisors of a combined city and county (Education Code Section 42237(a)(3)(C)).

(B) Report any revenue limit increase authorized pursuant to Section 42244 of the Education Code which was not authorized to be levied prior to the 1979-80 fiscal year (Education Code Section 42237(a)(3)(D)).

(C) If items (4)(A) and/or (4)(B) are claimed by a school district, the county must provide the Local Assistance Bureau with an explanation of how the amounts were derived.

(5) Line L-4: Report the sum of lines L-1a, L-1b, L-2, and L-3 to the revenue limit.

(m) Line M: Report the 1978-79 recomputed base revenue limit, which amount shall be equal to the amount in Line I minus the amount in Line J-5 minus the amount in Line K-5 plus the amount in Line L-4.

(n) Line N: Report the 1978-79 redefined second principal revenue limit average daily attendance used for block grant purposes as follows:

(1) Line N-1: Report the actual K-12 average daily attendance used in the 1978-79 Second Principal Apportionment, as shown in Form K-12-A (1978-79), Line C-1.

(2) Line N-2: Report the actual 1978-79 second principal summer school average daily attendance for programs for graduating seniors, which amount shall be rounded to a whole number.

(3) Line N-3: Report the 1977-78 second principal apportionment average daily attendance in summer school programs that is included in Line N-1. Summer school programs for substantially handicapped pupils are regular attendance and shall not be included in the attendance reported on Line N-3.

(4) Line N-4: Report the total 1978-79 redefined second principal revenue limit average daily attendance, which shall be equal to the average daily attendance in Line N-1 plus the average daily attendance in Line N-2 minus the average daily attendance in Line N-3.

(o) Line O: Determine the 1978-79 recomputed K-12 base revenue limit amount per unit of average daily attendance which is to be used as the base for the 1979-80 revenue limit calculation. This amount shall be equal to the amount in Line M divided by the average daily attendance in Line N-4, and reported to two decimal places. Enter this result on Form K-12, Line A.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15378. Calculation of Statewide Average 1978-79 Revenue Limits for K-12 Programs.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall determine the 1978-79 statewide weighted mean revenue limits for seven classifications of districts by ADA for K-12 programs computed pursuant to Section 42237(a)(5) of the Education Code and reported on Line O of Schedule B (1979-80) as described in Section 15377. As used in this section, “ADA” is the district's 1978-79 regular average daily attendance, and is equal to the average daily attendance in Line N-4 minus the average daily attendance in Line N-2 of Schedule B (1979-80). This computation shall be made for the following groups of districts:

(a) Elementary districts with less than 101 units of ADA.

(b) Elementary districts with more than 100 and less than 901 units of ADA.

(c) Elementary districts with greater than 900 units of ADA.

(d) High school districts with less than 301 units of ADA.

(e) High school districts with greater than 300 units of ADA.

(f) Unified districts with less than 1,501 units of ADA.

(g) Unified districts with greater than 1,500 units of ADA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15379. 1978-79 Recomputed Revenue Limit for Adult Programs Using Schedule BB.

The county superintendent of schools shall recompute the 1978-79 revenue limit for adult programs to be used as a base for the 1979-80 revenue limit for each school district in the county providing education for adults, using Schedule BB. Schedule BB shall be completed as follows:

(a) Line A: Report the total 1978-79 adult revenue limit as shown on Line C-9 of Worksheet S (1978-79, dated 10/10/78). (Also the same as Line G, Form K-12-A, 1978-79).

(b) Line B: Report the revenue limit adjustments which are included in the base amount reported in Line A, and which must be excluded from the revenue base pursuant to Education Code Section 42237(a)(1). These revenue limit adjustments shall be reported as follows:

(1) Line B-1: Prior year adjustments (reference Education Code Section 42245). Use the amount shown in Worksheet S (1978-79), Line C-4.

(2) Line B-2: Gain or loss from Interdistrict Attendance Agreements (reference Education Code Section 46605(d)). Use the amount shown in Worksheet S (1978-79), Line C-6.

(3) Line B-3: Report the total of these adjustments equal to the sum of the amounts in Lines B-1 and B-2. This amount shall be shown in brackets ( ) if negative.

(c) Line C: Report the total recomputed 1978-79 adult revenue limit prior to adjustment factor, equal to the amounts in Line A minus the amount in Line B-3.

Note: If the amount in Line B-3 is negative, add the amount. Positive amounts are subtracted. Report this amount on Schedule B, Line G.

(d) Line D: Report the 1978-79 adjustment factor as shown on Line F of Form K-12-A (1978-79), rounded to six decimal places.

(e) Line E: Compute the 1978-79 reduced adult revenue limit, equal to the amount in Line C times the amount in Line D. Report this amount rounded to the nearest dollar.

(f) Report an adjustment to the adult revenue limit pursuant to Education Code Section 42237(a)(3). This adjustment is equal to the amount of state apportionments received by the district for the State Teachers Retirement System pursuant to Item 316.1 of the Budget Act of 1978 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 1978). Use the adult share of the amount shown on Exhibit C, 1978-79 Recalculated Second Principal Apportionment. This amount includes that portion allocated by the district for adult programs and excluded from Schedule B, Lines L-1a and L-1b.

(g) Line G: Report the 1978-79 recomputed adult base revenue limit, equal to the amount in Line E plus the amount in Line F.

(h) Line H: Report the 1977-78 actual recalculated second principal adult average daily attendance. Count all 1977-78 adult attendance except for concurrently enrolled students.

NOTE: This must be the same attendance as shown on Line C-1 of Worksheet S (1978-79 dated 10/10/78), unless ADA corrections were processed after that time.

(i) Line I: Report the recomputed 1978-79 adult base revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance to be used as the base for the 1979-80 revenue limit calculation. This amount is equal to the amount in Line G divided by the attendance in Line H, and shall be reported to two decimal places. Use this amount on Schedule S, Line A.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15380. Calculation of Statewide Average 1978-79 Adult Revenue Limit.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall take the amount shown on 1979-80 Schedule BB, Line I, computed pursuant to Section 42237(c)(4)(A) of the Education Code and multiply this amount per ADA by the 1978-79 mandated adult ADA shown on 1979-80 Form K-12, Line K-4. The product of this calculation will be summed for all districts with adult programs. The amount obtained will then be divided by the statewide 1978-79 mandated adult ADA (1979-80 Form K-12, Line K-4) generated in the adult education program as specified in Item 316.1 of the Budget Act of 1978 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 1978). This quotient, rounded to the nearest dollar, is the 1978-79 statewide average adult revenue limit.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15384. Use of Official Schedules.

The Local Assistance Bureau (LAB) of the California Department of Education (CDE) shall provide an official form and schedules for use in making the calculations required by this article. The form and schedules shall be known as:

(a) FORM K-12. FORM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE DISTRICT'S REVENUE LIMIT FOR K-12 PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979-80.

(b) SCHEDULE C, SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE 1979-80 DECLINING ENROLLMENT ADJUSTMENT TO BE ADDED TO LINE C-3 OF THE REVENUE LIMIT FORM K-12.

(c) SCHEDULE D, SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE 1979-80 REVENUE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT FOR INSTITUTIONALIZED AND FOSTER HOME CHILDREN--SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS.

(d) SCHEDULE E, SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE NECESSARY SMALL CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 FOR SCHOOLS APPROVED FOR 1979-80 PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 30, 1979 AND THE ADJUSTMENT FOR A NEWLY ORGANIZED UNIFIED DISTRICT WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE FOR ALL PURPOSES ON OR AFTER JUNE 30, 1978.

(e) SCHEDULE G, SCHEDULE FOR DETERMINATION OF REVENUE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTERS FOR HANDICAPPED PUPILS AND MEALS FOR NEEDY PUPILS.

(f) SCHEDULE J, SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE PERMANENT ADJUSTMENT TO THE K-12 REVENUE LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 FOR HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAINTAINING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

(g) SCHEDULE S, SCHEDULE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE DISTRICT'S 1979-80 REVENUE LIMIT FOR THE MANDATED PROGRAMS FOR THE EDUCATION OF ADULTS.

The form and schedules shall be used in making the calculations. Reporting to the LAB will be made using the form and schedules or may be made on computer tape, subject to the prior approval of the CDE.

The LAB shall issue three sets of official revenue limit form and schedule for use in calculating 1979-80 revenue limits. These forms and schedules shall have the designations (P1), (P2) and (A) and shall be used to collect data for use in making the First Principal Apportionment, the Second Principal Apportionment and the Annual Recalculation of the Revenue Limit, respectively. The LAB shall modify this form and these schedules as required, pursuant to any legislation enacted subsequent to the approval of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending first, penultimate and last paragraphs filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 15385. Use of Estimated or Actual Data.

The data used in calculating the revenue limit using the (P1) set of form and schedules for the First Principal Apportionment shall be the best available estimates of data. The 1979-80 data used in calculating revenue limit using the (P2) set of form and schedules for the Second Principal Apportionment shall include actual second principal data where available and the best available estimates of other data where actual data is not available.

Data used in calculating the revenue limit using the (A) set of forms and schedules for the Annual Recalculation shall be actual 1979-80 data. The ADA used in the annual recalculation is corrected actual second principal ADA. Any data required from years 1978-79 or 1977-78 shall be actual recalculated second principal data.

Pursuant to Section 41601.5 of the Education Code, any district whose annual ADA is equal to or greater than 2 percent more than the second principal ADA specified herein, provided that this increase in attendance is attributable to the children of migrant agricultural workers, may substitute annual ADA for second principal. If annual attendance is used pursuant to Section 41601.5 of the Education Code, the county shall notify the Local Assistance Bureau of the State Department of Education of the actual annual ADA of the district.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15386. Calculation of 1979-80 Revenue Limit for School Districts Using Form K-12.

The county superintendent of schools shall calculate the 1979-80 revenue limit for each school district in the county using Form K-12 and Schedules C, D, E, G, J, and S. Form K-12 shall be completed as follows:

(a) Line A: Report the recomputed K-12 base revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance as shown in Line O of Schedule B (1979-80). This amount shall be reported to two decimal places.

(b) Line B-1: Report the appropriate weighted mean base revenue limit computed pursuant to Section 15378. The weighted mean revenue limits provided on Forms K-12 (P-1) and K-12 (P-2) are an estimate. The weighted mean revenue limits provided on Form K-12(A) shall be the actual weighted mean. For purposes of Line B-1, “ADA” shall be the 1978-79 regular average daily attendance, equal to the attendance in Line N-4 minus the attendance in Line N-2 of Schedule B (1979-80). Use the appropriate weighted mean for the type and size of district as follows:

(1) Line B-1a: For elementary districts with less than 101 ADA.

(2) Line B-1b: For elementary districts with greater than 100 but less than 901 ADA.

(3) Line B-1c: For elementary districts with greater than 900 ADA.

(4) Line B-1d: For high school districts with less than 301 ADA.

(5) Line B-1e: For high school districts with greater than 300 ADA.

(6) Line B-1f: For unified districts with less than 1,501 ADA.

(7) Line B-1g: For unified districts with greater than 1,500 ADA.

(c) Line B-2: Determine the computed factor equal to the appropriate amount in Line B-1 divided by the amount in Line A. Report this amount rounded to four decimal places. Note that this computed factor may be greater than 1.0000.

(d) Line B-3: Computation of the annual inflation adjustment. The adjustment for all districts is based on 8.6 percent (.086) times the weighted mean revenue limit of a unified district with ADA greater than 1,500 ADA (estimated to $1,476). $1,476 times .086 = $127 when rounded to whole dollars. The accuracy of the $127/per ADA will not be totally known until the final data to determine the $1,476 are available in the summer of 1980.

(e) Line B-4: Report a permanent decrease in the revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance which is required by Education Code Section 42244.7 when special education programs are transferred from a school district to a county superintendent of schools pursuant to Section 1710 of the Education Code. The amount of reduction shall be equal to the amount of excess cost which the district expended from its revenue limit, exclusive of income from federal sources or tuition for such programs in 1978-79, divided by the average daily attendance in 1979-80 as shown on Line C-1 of this form. This computed amount represents a decrease to the revenue limit and so shall be shown in brackets () and shall be reported to two decimal places.

(f) Line B-5: Report a permanent increase to the revenue limit authorized by Section 42237.5 of the Education Code and calculated pursuant to Section 15387. Add the amounts shown in Line I of Schedules J (1979-80) for the feeder elementary districts, and divide this sum by the high school ADA, as shown on Line C-1, 1979-80 Form K-12.

(g) Line B-6: Report the 1979-80 adjusted revenue limit per unit of ADA, equal to the sum of the amounts in Lines A, B-3, B-4, and B-5. This result shall be reported to two decimal places.

(h) Line C-1: Report the 1979-80 second principal apportionment revenue limit ADA. On forms K-12(P1) and K-12(P2) use the estimated second principal ADA, and on Form K-12(A) use the actual second principal ADA.

(1) Line C-1a: Report the regular average daily attendance reduced by class-size penalties. Exclude summer school ADA and adult ADA attendance in both adult and regional occupational programs and centers. Do include concurrently enrolled pupils in ROP/C and adult programs. Also count ADA in summer programs for the substantially handicapped, as this is regular attendance and not summer school attendance.

(2) Line C-1b: Report the 1979-80 actual ADA in summer school programs for graduating seniors times .6, rounding the result to the nearest whole number. If the district had a 1979-80 summer program for graduating seniors and this result, prior to rounding, is less than one, report one ADA. ADA in summer school programs hall be credited only for those high school seniors who actually graduated by the end of September 1979.

(3) Line C-1: Report the sum of the ADA shown on Lines C-1a and C-1b.

(i) Line C-2: Compute the 1979-80 adjusted revenue limit, equal to the amount in Line B-6 times the ADA in Line C-1. Round the result to the nearest whole dollar.

(j) Line C-3: Report the increase in revenue limit because of declining enrollment authorized by Sections 42239 and 42239.5 of the Education Code and calculated pursuant to Section 15388 of this Article. Report the amount shown in Line K of Schedule C (1979-80).

(k) Line C-4: Report any gain or loss from Interdistrict Attendance Agreements Authorized by Education Code Section 46605(d).

(1) Under an interdistrict attendance agreement where tuition is paid, as authorized by this Education Code Section, the district in which the pupil lives shall claim the ADA and shall pay a tuition to the district in which the pupil attends. Pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 46605 of the Education Code, the district of residence shall reduce its revenue limit by the total excess, if any, which is determined by subtracting the district of residence's revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance as reported in Line B-6 of Form K-12 (1979-80) multiplied by the total interdistrict average daily attendance from the total tuition to be paid to the districts of attendance. Also, the district of residence may increase its revenue limit by the total excess, if any, which is determined by subtracting the total tuition to be paid to districts of attendance from the district of residence's revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance as reported in Line B-6 of Form K-12 (1979-80) multiplied by the total interdistrict average daily attendance.

(2) If the district of attendance claims the units of average daily attendance under an inter-district attendance agreement, and no tuition is collected, the adjustment on Line C-4 shall not be allowed.

(l) Line C-5: Report the increase in the revenue limit to reflect additional costs incurred by the district for unemployment insurance pursuant to Education Code Section 42241.7. This section of the Education Code allows the district to increase its revenue limit by an amount equal to the expenditures to be incurred by the district in 1979-80 for the costs of unemployment insurance for certificated personnel minus the costs of unemployment insurance for certificated personnel in 1975-76 (the base year for this calculation).

(m) Line C-6: Report the increase in the revenue limit to reflect mandated costs imposed by final court orders, federal statutes, or initiative enactments after January 1, 1978, as authorized by Education Code Section 42243.6. If this revenue limit adjustment is used, the district and/or the county shall provide a letter of explanation to the Local Assistance Bureau of the State Department of Education.

(n) Line C-7a: Report of pupils in children's institutions and foster home additive pursuant to Sections 42902 and 42903 of the Education Code and calculated pursuant to Section 15389 of this Article. Report the amount shown in Line C of Schedule D (1979-80).

(o) Line C-7b: Report necessary small continuation high school adjustment and newly organized unified district adjustment effective on or after June 30, 1978. Calculation is made pursuant to Education Code Section 42243.7 and calculated pursuant to Section 15390 of this Article. Report the amount shown in Line E of Schedule E (1979-80).

(p) Line C-8: Report the increase in revenue limit for meals for needy pupils and development centers for handicapped pupils authorized by Section 42237 of the Education Code and calculated pursuant to Section 15391 of this Article. Report the amount shown in Line C of Schedule G (1979-80)

(q) Line C-9: Report the 1979-80 adult revenue limit authorized by Section 42237 of the Education Code and calculated pursuant to Section 15392 of this Article. Report the amount shown in Line E of Schedule S (1979-80).

(r) Line C-10: Report the following revenue limits adjustments. These adjustments for 1979-80 shall all be shown in brackets () since they represent reductions to the revenue limit.

(1) In 1980-81 and thereafter, Line C-10a could be plus or minus.

(2) Line C-10b: Report a reduction for excess reserves for Regional Occupational Center or Program, as required by Section 52321 of the Education Code. Excess reserves are defined in Section 52321 of the Education Code to mean net ending balances, exclusive of capital outlay balances accumulated through the regional occupational center or program restricted capital outlay tax authorized by Sections 52312 and 52317 of the Education Code, which are in excess of 15 (fifteen) percent of the previous fiscal year's expenditures for operation.

(3) Line C-10c: Report a reduction for excess adult reserves as required by Section 52501.5 of the Education Code. Excess adult reserves are defined in this section of the Education Code to mean net ending balances in excess of 15 (fifteen) percent of the amount expended in the prior year for the operation of the adult education program.

(4) Line C-10d: Report a reduction in the revenue limit to reflect the difference between county-operated revenue limit or Joint Powers Regional Occupational Center or Program actual cost and the district revenue limit, as required by Section 52321 of the Education Code. Pursuant to this section of the Education Code, a district shall pay an amount of tuition for each unit of average daily attendance equal to the base revenue limit of the district, but not to exceed the revenue limit of a county-operated regional occupational center or program per unit of average daily attendance or the actual cost per unit of average daily attendance of a regional occupational center or program operated pursuant to a joint powers agreement. The amount of any excess of the district's base revenue limit over the amount the district is required to pay shall be a reduction in the district's revenue limit, and this amount shall be reported in Line C-10d.

Use Line C-10 to report the total of the adjustments shown on Lines C-10b, C-10c, and C-10d. Note: Prior-year adjustments pursuant to Section 42245 of the Education Code shall not be a revenue limit adjustment in the 1979-80 fiscal year and so Line C-10a shall not be used. Any corrections to the 1978-79 K-12 revenue limit shall be made through the recalculation of the 1978-79 K-12 revenue limit due February 1980.

(s) Line C-11: Report the total Revenue Limit of he district first computation, which is the sum of the amounts in Lines C-2 through C-10.

(t) Line C-12: Compute the minimum 1979-80 revenue limit, which is equal to 1.02 times the difference between the 1978-79block grant (after application of the adjustment factor shown on Line I of Form K-12-A (1978-79) and the 1978-79 amount for Child Development shown on Line J-1 of Schedule B (1979-80)).

(u) Line C-13: Report the increase in the revenue limit for high transportation costs in small school districts pursuant to Section 42240 of the Education Code. The county office of education shall compute for each school district with less than 2,501 units of average daily attendance in regular programs, excluding attendance in adult programs, regional occupational centers or programs, and summer school programs in the 1978-79 second principal apportionment, the difference between:

(1) The approved 1977-78 home-to-school transportation expense as shown in Line D-1 of Form J-141 issued by the Local Assistance Bureau of the State Department of Education, and

(2) Three percent of the district's 1977-78 general fund total expense of education as shown in the sum of accounts 1000 through 6000 in Form J-41 (1978-79), Column 2 issued by the Local Assistance Bureau of the State Department of Education. If this difference is greater than zero, it shall be added to the revenue limit of the school district.

(v) Line C-14: Compute the total 1979-80 revenue limit, equal to the greater of:

(1) The sum of the amounts in Lines C-11 and C-13, or

(2) The sum of the amounts in Lines C-12 and C-13.

(w) Line D-1: Report 1979-80 secured roll tax collections pursuant to Government Code Section 26912 excluding all subventions.

(x) Line D-2: Report the 1979-80 subventions for the homeowners exemption (HOX) and the business inventory exemption (BIX) for both the secured and unsecured rolls.

(y) Line D-3: Report 1979-80 secured and unsecured roll tax collections for subventions other than homeowners and business inventory exemptions, pursuant to Section 41052 of the Education Code and Section 992 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(z) Line D-4: Report the 1979-80 amount of timber tax yield revenue received pursuant to Section 41760.5 of the Education Code and Section 38906 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(aa) Line D-5: Report the 1979-80 tax income from the unsecured roll excluding all subventions.

(bb) Line D-6: Report the amount of regular prior-year taxes received in 1979-80.

(cc) Line D-7: Report the amount of prior-year impounds released in 1979-80.

(dd) Line D-8: Report for 1979-80 the amount of any unrestricted prior year balances in any other tax funds. This amount shall be used in 1979-80 as local income.

(ee) Line D-9: Report 50 (fifty) percent of the miscellaneous funds for 1979-80. Section 41604 of the Education Code defines miscellaneous funds to be revenues that a district has received and which have been deposited to the credit of the general fund of the district on account of in-lieu taxes or income from bonuses or royalties. Potash and potassium royalties received pursuant to U.S. federal mineral deposits in excess of $909,517 are considered to be miscellaneous funds. Federal forest reserve revenues and revenues from rents are not considered to be miscellaneous funds.

(ff) Line D-10: Report total local revenue, equal to the sum of the amounts on Lines D-1 through D-9.

(gg) Line E: Compute the state aid portion of the revenue limit, equal to the amount in Line C-14 minus the amount in Line D-10. In no event shall the state block grant be less than $2,400 or the product of the average daily attendance shown in Line C-1 and $120.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15387. Calculation of Increase in Revenue Limit for a High School District Maintaining a Junior High School Using Schedule J.

Note: Only high school districts with junior high programs are affected.

The increase in revenue limit for a high school district maintaining a junior high school authorized by Section 42237.5 of the Education Code shall be calculated using Schedule J. This calculation shall not apply to any high school district whose 1978-79 recomputed base revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance, as shown on Line A of Form K-12 (1979-80) exceeds 120 (one hundred and twenty) percent of the 1978-79 weighted average revenue limit for high school districts having over 300 units of average daily attendance computed pursuant to Section 15378, nor shall this calculation apply to high school districts that do not receive junior high school tuition payments pursuant to Section 37062 of the Education Code. The calculation described in Steps (a) through (j) below shall be made for each elementary school district sending junior high school pupils to the high school district, using Schedule J.

(a) Line A: Compute the 1979-80 base revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance for the elementary school district, equal to the sum of the amounts shown in Lines A and B-3 of Form K-12 (1979-80) for the elementary school district. Report this amount rounded to two decimal places on Line A.

(b) Line B: Compute the 1979-80 base revenue limit for the high school district, equal to the sum of the amounts shown in Lines A and B-3 of Form K-12 (1979-80) for the high school district. Report this amount, rounded to two decimal places, on Line B.

(c) Line C: Subtract the elementary district's base revenue limit shown in Line A from the high school district's base revenue limit shown in Line B and multiply this difference by .75. Report this result rounded to two decimal places on Line C.

(d) Line D: Report the 1979-80 elementary school district junior high school tuition rate pursuant to Section 37062 of the Education Code. This amount shall be rounded to two decimal places.

(e) Line E: Subtract the elementary district's base revenue limit shown in Line A from the junior high school tuition rate shown in Line D, and report this result to two decimal places on Line E.

(f) Line F: Report the 1979-80 Second Principal seventh and eighth grade average daily attendance attending the high school district.

(g) Line G: Subtract the amount in Line E from the amount in Line C, and multiply this result by the average daily attendance shown in Line F. Report this result to a whole dollar on Line G. If this result is less than zero, report zero.

(h) Line H: Subtract the high school district's base revenue limit shown in Line B from the junior high school tuition rate shown in Line D, and multiply this result by the average daily attendance in Line F. Report this result to a whole dollar on Line H. If this result is less than zero, report zero.

(i) Line I: Subtract the amount in Line H from the amount in Line G. This is the amount for a single district. A separate Schedule J must be completed for each of the elementary school districts that send junior high school students to the high school district. When this has been done, add the amounts shown in Line I of Schedule J for all the feeder elementary districts of the high school district, and divide this sum by the high school ADA, as shown on Line C-1, 1979-80, Form K-12. This quotient shall be rounded to two decimal places and reported on Line B-5 on the 1979-80 Form K-12. Note: If the sum of the Feeder elementary districts, Line I adjustments, is less than zero, there is no adjustment to the high school revenue limit.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15388. Calculation of Increase in Revenue Limit Because of Declining Enrollment Using Schedule C.

The increase in revenue limit for declining enrollment authorized by Sections 42239 and 42239.5 of the Education Code shall be calculated using Schedule C. Schedule C shall be completed as follows:

(a) For the purpose of Schedule C only, “ADA” shall mean regular K-12 average daily attendance, but shall exclude ADA in summer school programs, ADA for concurrently enrolled high school students in adult education programs, ADA earned in regional occupational centers or programs, ADA from interdistrict attendance agreements, ADA for Sedgwick Act pupils, ADA in adult education programs, ADA gained or lost because of district reorganization, ADA for pupils transferred to a county superintendent of schools special education program, ADA for Master Plan Special Education formerly reported by county offices of education but, for 1979-80, reported as school district ADA (1979-80 compared to 1978-79 only), and ADA changes due to class-size penalties. Attendance in summer school programs for substantially handicapped pupils is counted as regular attendance, not summer school attendance. Changes in attendance due to district reorganization shall not be counted as required by Section 42239 of the Education Code.

(b) Line A: Report the 1978-79 second principal ADA.

(c) Line B: Report the 1979-80 second principal ADA.

(d) Line C: Compute the loss in ADA between 1978-79 and 1979-80 equal to the attendance in Line A minus the attendance in Line B.

(e) Line D: Compute 1 (one) percent of the 1978-79 ADA, equal to .01 times the attendance in Line A.

(f) If the loss in ADA in Line C is more than the 1 (one) percent loss shown in Line D, then compute the additional ADA that the district is allowed to count, equal to .75 times the attendance in Line C, and report this amount in Line E rounded to a whole number.

(g) Line F: Report the 1977-78 second principal ADA.

(h) Line G: Compute the loss in ADA between 1977-78 and 1978-79, equal to the attendance in Line F minus the attendance in Line A.

(i) Line H: Compute 1 (one) percent of the 1977-78 ADA, equal to .01 times the attendance in Line F.

(j) Line I: If the loss in ADA shown in Line G is more than the 1 percent loss shown in Line H, then compute the additional ADA that the district is allowed to count, equal to .50 times the attendance in Line G, and report this amount on Line I, rounded to a whole number. Proceed with this computation even if the district did not qualify for the .75 adjustment.

(k) Line J: Report the base revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance for 1979-80. This is the same amount as shown on Line B-6 of Form K-12 (1979-80).

(1) Line K: Report the total additional revenue to be added as a declining enrollment adjustment. This amount is equal to the sum of the attendance computed in Lines E and I multiplied by the amount in Line J, and rounded to a whole dollar. Report this amount on Line C-3 of Form K-12 (1979-80).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15389. Calculation of Increase in Revenue Limit for Pupils in Children's Institutions and Foster Homes Using Schedule D.

(a) The increase in revenue limit for pupils in children's institutions and foster homes authorized by Sections 42902 and 42903 of the Education Code shall be calculated using Schedule D.

(b) Part A of Schedule D is used to report the expenditures for a special education program for foster home and institutionalized pupils operated by a district as follows:

(1) Line A-1a: Report actual 1978-79 expenditure for special education programs for pupils in foster homes and institutions.

(2) Line A-1b: Report actual 1978-79 expenditure for Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils in foster homes and institutions.

(3) Line A-1c: The total expenditures are obtained by adding the amounts in Lines A-1a and A-1b.

(4) Line A-2: This line shows the 1978-79 ADA in special education programs for pupils in foster homes and institutions.

(5) Line A-3a: Report the 1978-79 special education allowances received for pupils in foster homes and institutions.

(6) Line A-3b: Report the 1978-79 state allowance for development centers for handicapped pupils for those pupils in foster homes and institutions.

(7) Line A-3c: Report the revenue limit income for special education pupils in foster homes and institutions. From the 1978-79 Form K-12-A, add the base revenue limit (Line C-4) to the voted increase (Line C-6) and divide by the ADA (Line C-1). Multiply the resultant quotient by the reduction factor (Line F), and multiply that product by the Special Education ADA on Line A-2 of the 1979-80 Schedule D.

(8) Line A-3d: Report any 1978-79 federal funds received for any special education pupils in foster homes and institutions.

(9) Line A-3e: Add the amounts in Lines A-3a through A-3d. (10) Line A-4: Deduct the amount in Line A-3e from the expenditures in Line A-1c.

(c) Part B is used to report special educational programs authorized pursuant to Section 42904 of the Education Code as it read in 1977-78 or 1978-79.

(1) Line B-1: Report the 1978-79 total expenditures in program.

(2) Line B-2: Report the 1978-79 actual recalculated second principal ADA in the special educational program.

(3) Line B-3a: Report the revenue limit income for special educational pupils. From the 1978-79 Form K-12-A, add the base revenue limit (Line C-4) to the voted increase (Line C-6) and divide the sum by the ADA (Line C-1). Multiply the resultant quotient by the reduction factor (Line F), and multiply that product by the special educational ADA on Line B-2 of the 1979-80 Schedule D.

(4) Line B-3b: Report any 1978-79 federal funds received for any special educational pupils.

(5) Line B-3c: Report 1978-79 state categorical funds received for any special educational pupils.

(6) Line B-3d: Sum the amounts in Lines B-3a through B-3c.

(7) Line B-4: Deduct the amount in Line B-3d from the expenditure in Line B-1.

(8) Line C: Sum the amounts on Lines A-4 and B-4 and show on this line and on the 1979-80 form K-12(P2), Line C-7a.

Chapter 1035, Statutes of 1979 (SB 186) provides $12,000,000 for the purposes set forth on Schedule D. If the statewide total exceeds this amount, a deficit across the board will be applied.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15390. Calculation of Increase in Revenue Limit for Necessary Small Continuation High Schools for Fiscal Year 1979-80 and a Newly Organized Unified School District Which Became Effective for All Purposes on or After June 30, 1978, Using Schedule E.

The increase in revenue limit authorized by Section 42243.7 of the Education Code for necessary small continuation high schools that were approved for the 1979-80 fiscal year prior to November 30, 1979, and a newly organized unified school district which became effective for all purposes on or after July 1, 1978, shall be calculated by using Schedule E. Schedule E shall be completed as follows:

(a) Line A: Report the name, the 1979-80 second principal average daily attendance, and the number of certificated employees for each continuation high school that had not been approved prior to the 1979-80 fiscal year and which was approved for the 1979-80 fiscal year before November 30, 1979, or for a necessary small high school in a newly organized unified school district which became effective on or after July 1, 1978. Use one line for each school. Attach a copy of the necessary continuation high school approval if continuation high schools are listed. Do not report any high schools that have over 300 units of second principal average daily attendance in 1979-80.

(b) Lines B-1 and B-2: Report the computed foundation programs for each school listed in Line A-1 and A-2. The computed foundation program for each school shall be the lesser of the foundation program amount corresponding to the number of certificated employees or the number of units of average daily attendance shown in the following schedule: Necessary Small High Schools 1977-78

Necessary Small High Schools 1977-78

Certificated Employees	ADA	Foundation Program
1	1-20	$22,240
2	1-20	44,480
3	1-20	112,020
4	21-40	134,260
5	41-60	156,500
6	61-75	178,740
7	76-90	200,980
8	91-105	223,220
9	106-120	245,460
10	121-135	267,700
11	136-150	289,940
12	151-180	312,180
13	181-220	334,420
14	221-260	356,660
15	261-300	378,900

(c) Line B-3: Add the foundation programs shown in Lines B-1 through B-2 and report this sum on Line B-3.

(d) Line C: Use Line C to report the total second principal average daily attendance shown in Lines A-1 and A-2.

(e) Line D: Multiply the total average daily attendance shown in Line C by $1,263, and report this product on Line D.

(f) Line E: Subtract the amount in Line D from the amount in Line B-3 and report the result on Line E. This amount is the revenue limit adjustment for necessary small high schools in 1979-80 and shall also be reported on Form K-12 (1979-80), Line C-7b.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15391. Calculation of Increase in Revenue Limit for Meals for Needy Pupils and Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils Using Schedule G.

The increase in revenue limit for Meals for Needy Pupils and Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils programs authorized by Section 42237 of the Education Code shall be calculated using Schedule G (1979-80). Schedule G shall be completed as follows:

(a) Line A-1: Report the 1978-79 amount for the Meals for Needy Pupils Program on Line J-3 of Schedule B (1979-80).

(b) Line A-2: Report the 1978-79 pupil participation in the Meals for Needy Pupils program, equal to the sum of the amounts shown in Lines 13 and 14 for columns A, B, and C on Forms BCNS 71-5 for each school month in 1978-79. If the district uses Form BCNS-73-6, data on this form shall be used in lieu of data on Form BCNS-71-5.

(c) Line A-3: Compute the 1978-79 amount per pupil, equal to the amount in Line A-1 divided by the amount in Line A-2. Report this result rounded to four decimal places on Line A-3.

(d) Line A-4: Compute the 1979-80 amount per pupil, equal to the amount in Line A-3 times 1.07, and report this amount rounded to four decimal places on Line A-4.

(e) Line A-5: Report the 1979-80 pupil participation in the Meals for Needy Pupils program, equal to the sum of the amounts shown in Lines 13 and 14 for columns A, B, and C on Forms BCNS 71-5 for each school month in 1979-80. If the district uses form BCNS-73-6, data on this form shall be used in lieu of data on Form BCNS-71-5.

(f) Line A-6: Compute the revenue limit adjustment for Meals for Needy Pupils Program, equal to the amount in Line A-4 times the amount in Line A-5. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line A-6.

(g) Line B-1: Report the 1978-79 amount for the Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils program shown on Line J-2 of Schedule B (1978-79).

(h) Line B-2: Report the 1978-79 pupil participation in clock hours in Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils program, as shown on Form J-65, Line V-C, for 1978-79.

(i) Line B-3: Compute the 1978-79 amount per clock hour, equal to the amount in Line B-1 divided by the amount in Line B-2. Report this amount rounded to four decimal places on Line B-3.

(j) Line B-4: Compute the 1979-80 amount per clock hour, equal to the amount in Line B-3 times 1.07, and report this amount rounded to four decimal places on Line B-4.

(k) Line B-5: Report the 1979-80 clock hours for Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils program, as shown on Line V-C of Form J-65 for 1979-80.

(l) Line B-6: Compute the revenue limit adjustment for Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils program, equal to the amount in Line B-4 times the amount in Line B-5. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line B-6.

(m) Line C: Report the total amount to be added to the revenue limit for the Meals for Needy Pupils and Development Centers for Handicapped Pupils programs, equal to the sum of the amounts in Lines A-6 and B-6. Also report this amount on Line C-8 of Form K-12 (1979-80).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15392. Calculation of Adult Revenue Limit Using Schedule S.

The 1979-80 adult revenue limit shall be calculated pursuant to Section 42237 of the Education Code using Schedule S (1979-80). Schedule S shall be completed as follows:

(a) Line A: Report the 1978-79 recomputed adult base revenue limit per unit of average daily attendance as shown on Line I of Schedule BB (1979-80).

(b) Line B: Report the 1979-80 average daily attendance in programs for adults mandated by paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 97 of Chapter 282 of the Statutes of 1979 (AB 8) and by Section 41976 of the Education Code. This shall be known as the 1979-80 mandated adult average daily attendance.

(c) Line C: Compute the 1979-80 revenue limit for adults in mandated programs as follows:

(1) Line C-1: If the amount in Line A is less than the 1978-79 statewide average adult revenue limit computed in Section 15380, multiply the amount in Line A times 1.07 times the ADA in Line B, and report this result rounded to a whole dollar in Line C-1.

(2) Line C-2: If the amount in Line A is greater than or equal to the 1978-79 statewide average adult revenue limit computed in Section 15380, but less than or equal to 1.07 times the 1978-79 statewide average, then compute an amount equal to 1.07 times that statewide average times the ADA in Line B, and report this result to the nearest dollar in Line C-2.

(3) Line C-3a and b:

(A) Line C-3a: If the amount in Line A is greater than the 1978-79 statewide average adult revenue limit computed in Section 15380 times 1.07, compute the 1979-80 revenue limit as follows. Multiply the amount in Line A by either the 1978-79 adult average daily attendance in mandated programs shown in Line K-4 of Schedule B (1979-80) or the 1979-80 average daily attendance in mandated adult programs shown in Line B, whichever is less, and report the result to the nearest dollar in Line C-3a.

(B) Line 3C-b: If the 1978-79 adult average daily attendance in mandated programs shown in Line K-4 of Schedule B (1979-80) is less than the 1979-80 average daily attendance in mandated adult programs shown in Line B, then also compute an amount equal to:

1. The 1978-79 statewide average amount computed in Section 15380 times

2. The factor 1.07 times

3. The 1979-80 average daily attendance in mandated adult programs, minus the 1978-79 average daily attendance in mandated adult programs, and report this result, rounded to a whole dollar, on Line C-3b.

(d) Line D: Report any adjustments to the adult revenue limit. Note that prior-year adjustments pursuant to Education Code Section 42245 shall not be a revenue limit adjustment in the 1979-80 fiscal year for the prior fiscal year, and therefore Line D-1 is not to be used. Any corrections to he 1978-79 adult revenue limit shall be made through the recalculation of the 1978-79 adult revenue limit due February 1980.

(1) Line D-2: Report any gain or loss from interdistrict attendance agreements pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 46605 of the Education Code. This adjustment is computed in the same manner as that for the K-12 program described in Section 15386(k), but relates only to mandated adult average daily attendance.

(2) Line D-3: Report an increase in the revenue limit to reflect mandated costs imposed by final court orders, federal statutes, or initiative enactments after January 1, 1978, pursuant to Section 42243.6 of the Education Code. If this revenue limit adjustment is used, a letter of explanation shall be sent to the Local Assistance Bureau.

(3) Line D-4: Report the total adjustments to the 1979-80 adult revenue limit, equal to the amount in Line D-2 plus the amount in Line D-3.

(e) Line E: Compute the 1979-80 adult revenue limit, which is equal to either the amount in Line D-4 plus the amount in Line C-1, or the amount in Line C-2, or the sum of the amounts in Lines C-3a and C-3b, depending on the districts' prior-year adult revenue limit. Report this result on Line E and also on Line C-9 of Form K-12 (1979-80).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 42246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42237-42245, Education Code.

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§ 15400. Scope of the Chapter.

The provisions of this chapter apply to the computation of revenue limits for county superintendents of schools pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Part 2 of the Education Code (computation of revenue limits, Sections 2550-2558).

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 2550-2558, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 7 (Sections 15400-15408) filed 3-14-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 11).

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§ 15401. Definitions.

(a) “Revenue Limits.” The revenue limit for county superintendents is a computed amount that places a limit on the amount of revenue that the county superintendent can receive from property taxes, other local sources of income, and from the state for the support of special education programs, special schools and classes, vocational/technical schools and classes, and other specified county school service fund operations (reference Sections 2550-2555, Education Code). The county superintendent may also receive categorical funds, certain property taxes levied for specific indebtedness repayment purposes, and some limited fees in addition to the revenue limit. The revenue limit is computed each year from the prior year's base revenue limit, adjusted for inflation and/or various other factors.

(b) “Categorical Funds.” Revenue designated for direct service and other purpose apportionments, contracted income and fees, and funds designated exclusively for the support of a specific program (or programs) which cannot be used to supplant the revenue limit of that program.

(c) “Average Daily Attendance” (hereinafter referred to as ADA). Unless otherwise indicated below, attendance is measured as the count of daily attendance averaged over the school year consisting of at least 175 school days meeting for the minimum length school day as specified in the Education Code. For Regional Occupational Centers/Programs pursuant to Section 41601 (Education Code), the average daily attendance in all full school months in the first period of attendance by a divisor of 70, in the second period by 135, and at annual time by 175. For ROC/Ps, three hours of attendance are equal to one apportionment day of attendance.

(d) “Attendance Periods.” There are three attendance periods for each fiscal year. The First Principal attendance period, designated “P1,” is the attendance count from July 1 through the last school month that ends on or before December 31 of the fiscal year, and is used to compute the First Principal Apportionment due February 20 of the fiscal year. The Second Principal attendance period, designated “P2,” is the attendance count from July 1 through the last school month that ends on or before April 15 of the fiscal year, and is used to compute the Second Principal Apportionment due June 25 of the fiscal year. The annual attendance period, designated “A,” is the attendance count from July 1 through June 30 of the fiscal year, and is used to compute the Annual Recalculation of the Apportionment due February 20 of the following fiscal year.

(e) “Excess Costs.” Excess costs are any and all costs for a particular program that are in excess of the revenue limit and/or the state and federal allowances for that program.

(f) “Allowed Average Expenditures.” The average expenditure per class or ADA, excluding capital outlay, as determined for a designated base fiscal year and increased each year thereafter by an inflation adjustment. Allowed average expenditures are used to establish certain base revenue limits.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 2550-2558, Education Code.

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§ 15405. Use of Official Schedules.

The (LAB) Local Assistance Bureau of the California Department of Education (CDE) shall provide an official form and schedule to use in making the computations required by this article. This form and schedule shall be known as FORM O, FORM FOR THE COMPUTATION OF 1979-80 REVENUE LIMIT FOR THE COUNTY SCHOOL SERVICE FUND; and SCHEDULE W, SCHEDULE FOR THE COMPUTATION OF 1979-80 REVENUE LIMITS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED AND MENTALLY RETARDED PROGRAMS. This form and schedule shall be used in making these computations and in reporting to the CDE, LAB.

The LAB shall issue three sets of official forms and schedules for use in computing 1979-80 revenue limits. These forms and schedules shall have the designations “P-1,” “P-2,” and “A” and shall be used to collect the data for use in making the First Principal Apportionment, Second Principal Apportionment, and Annual Recalculation of the Apportionment, respectively. The LAB shall modify the forms and schedules as frequently as may be required, consistent with any legislation enacted subsequent to the approval of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 2550-2558, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 15406. Use of Estimated or Actual Data.

The 1979-80 data used in computing the revenue limit using the “P-1” form and schedule for the First Principal Apportionment shall be the best available estimates of annual data. The 1979-80 data used in computing the revenue limit using the “P-2” form and schedule for the Second Principal Apportionment shall be the best available estimates of annual data. The 1979-80 data used in computing the revenue limit using the “A” form and schedule for the Annual Recalculation of the Apportionment shall be actual 1979-80 data, including actual annual counts of attendance and participation. Any data required from fiscal year 1978-79 or 1977-78 shall be actual second period data.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 2550-2558, Education Code.

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§ 15407. Computation of 1979-80 Revenue Limits for Physically Handicapped and Mentally Retarded Programs Using Schedule W and Back-Up Schedules WW and T.

For each county superintendent of schools, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall calculate the 1979-80 revenue limits for physically handicapped and mentally retarded programs using Schedule W. This schedule shall be completed as follows:

(a) Use Schedule W to report data and make separate computations for the following programs (reference Sections 2500b), (c), (d), and 2550(a)(1), Education Code).

(1) Physically Handicapped--Special Day Classes:

(A) Hearing handicapped

(B) Vision handicapped

(C) Orthopedically handicapped--other health impaired

(D) Aphasic

(E) Pregnant minors

(F) Deaf-Blind and other multihandicapped

(G) Other handicapped

(H) Autistic

(2) Physically Handicapped--Other Classes:

(A) Remedial physical education

(B) Other remedial instruction--speech

(C) Individual instruction

(D) Special speech instruction--speech aides

(E) For the special blind allowance

(3) Mentally Retarded Programs for the Educable Mentally Retarded

(4) Mentally Retarded Programs for the Trainable Mentally Retarded

(b) Column 1: Report on the appropriate program line the 1978-79 allowed average expenditures per class or ADA. This is determined by multiplying the 1977-78 allowed average expenditures per class or ADA times 1.1327 and rounding the result to two decimal places (Reference 1978-79 Worksheet W and Form J-73-W(A)).

(1) Counties which have computed pupil transportation separately from special day class allowed average expenditures in prior years shall complete Schedule WW (P-2). All other counties shall include transportation expenditures in their respective Physically Handicapped and Mentally Retarded programs and shall not complete Schedule WW (P-2).

(2) Those counties completing Schedule WW (P-2) shall prorate to the respective special day classes in column (a) their 1978-79 total transportation expenses which had been reported as a separate program item on their 1978-79 Schedule J-73 W(A). The county shall report their 1978-79 actual special education transportation allowances in column (b). Column (c) is computed as follows: Determine the allowed adjusted transportation expenditure per special day class programs by subtracting the amount in column (b) from the amount in column (a) and multiply the difference by the adjustment factor (.90). The column (c1) is the sum of column (b) (Special Allowances) and column (c). The county shall report their actual number of 1978-79 ADA transported per respective special class program in column (d). The actual allowed transportation expenditure shall be determined by dividing the amount in column (c1) by the ADA reported in column (d). This quotient is reported in column (e). The county shall report their 179-80 annual ADA being transported in each respective special class program in column (f) and multiply this ADA by the allowed average transportation expenditure shown in column (e). This product is reported in column (g) Schedule WW (P-2) and column (7) of Schedule W (P-2).

(3) In determining allowed average expenditures per class or ADA for programs involving more than one class size and/or level, it is necessary to develop a weighted average expenditure per class or ADA for such programs.

(4) Those counties that maintained programs but did not tax in prior years shall use the 1977-78 current expenditures per class or ADA for such programs increased by 1.1327.

(5) If a district transfers its physically handicapped or mentally retarded program(s) to the county superintendent of schools pursuant to Section 1710 of the Education Code, the revenue limit of the district shall be reduced by the amount of excess cost which the district expended from its revenue limit for the program(s) in the prior fiscal year. This excess cost shall not include expenditures of income from federal sources of tuition (reference Section 42244.7, Education Code).

If a special education program is transferred from a district to the county superintendent, it is necessary to develop a weighted average expenditure per class or ADA for both the county and the district-operated program.

(6) If the county superintendent started a new program in 1978-79 not previously maintained by the county superintendent or a district within the county, the allowed average expenditures shall be determined by using either the 1977-78 current expenditures of the most similar program already in operation multiplied by 1.1327 or the 1977-78 statewide average expenditure for the program (obtained from the Local Assistance Bureau) multiplied by 1.1327.

(c) Column 2: Report the 1978-79 actual average special allowances, and any federal aid, per class or ADA determined by dividing the sum of the actual 1978-79 annual recalculated special allowances and any actual 1978-79 federal aid for each program by the actual number of classes or ADA for each program as reported in the 1978-79 annual attendance count (Form J-22-A). Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(1) In determining average special allowances per class or ADA for programs involving more than one class size and/or level, it is necessary to develop a weighted average allowance per class or ADA for such programs.

(2) Include federal aid only if the allowed average expenditure base included any such federal aid.

(d) Column 3: Report the 1978-79 deficit adjustment determined by subtracting column 2 from column 1, and multiplying the difference by .90. Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(e) Column 4: Determine the 1978-79 revenue limit per class or ADA by adding column 2 to column 3. Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(f) Column 5: Report the number of classes or ADA as determined for the 1979-80 annual attendance period. (Report to two decimal places if fractional classes are involved.)

(1) If a class is operated for only part of the year, arrive at a fraction of a whole class by dividing the number of days taught for that class by 175 days. Carry the result to two decimal places.

(2) If a class is operated for extended sessions, arrive at an additional fraction of a whole class by dividing the total number of days taught in extended session for that class by 175 days. Carry the result to two decimal places.

(g) Column 6: Determine the 1979-80 base revenue limit per class or ADA by multiplying the 1978-79 allowed average adjusted expenditure reported in column 3 by the 1979-80 annual Class/ADA reported in column 4. Report this result rounded to two decimal places. If the county superintendent starts a new program in 1979-80 not previously maintained by the county superintendent or a district within the county, the revenue limit shall be computed by using either the 1978-79 current expenditures of the most similar program already in operation multiplied by 1.086, or the 1978-79 statewide average expenditure for the program (obtained from the Local Assistance Bureau) multiplied by 1.086.

(h) Column 7: Those counties completing Schedule WW shall report, on column 7 of Schedule W, their total transportation expenditure as reported on column g of Schedule WW.

(i) Column 8: Determine the total 1979-80 revenue limits for physically handicapped and mentally retarded programs by adding column 5 and column 6. Report this result rounded to the nearest dollar. Only the “TOTALS” lines, A & B, in column 7 shall be used to report the total 1979-80 revenue limits for physically handicapped and mentally retarded programs on Form O, lines A-1a and A-1b.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 2550-2558, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment History filed 3-28-80 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 80, No. 13).

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§ 15408. Computation of 1979-80 Revenue Limit for County School Service Fund Using Form O.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall compute the 1979-80 revenue limit for the county school service fund using Form O. This form shall be completed as follows:

(a) Subdivision A: Determination of the revenue limits for special education programs:

(1) Line A-1: Report the revenue limits for physically handicapped and mentally retarded programs computed in 1979-80 Schedule W as follows:

(A) Line A-1a: Report the revenue limit for physically handicapped programs as shown in 1979-80 Schedule W, column 7, line A, TOTAL PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED.

(B) Line A-1b: Report the revenue limit for mentally retarded programs as shown in 1979-80 Schedule W, column 7, line B, TOTAL MENTALLY RETARDED.

(C) Line A-1c: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines A-1a and A-1b, and report this result on Line A-1.

(2) Line A-2: Report the revenue limit pursuant to the tuition charges for excess costs in mandated programs (reference Sections 2505 and 2550(a)(2), Education Code). For the county superintendent, whose responsibility it is to educate physically handicapped and mentally retarded students, and who is contracting with another county superintendent of schools or school district for educating its children, and whose ADA is reported by the other county superintendent of schools or school district which provides the education, the county of responsibility shall incorporate the cost of transporting those physically handicapped and mentally retarded students with any excess cost of tuition by completing Schedule T. The county of responsibility shall compute its expenses for transporting those physically handicapped and mentally retarded students attending the other county or district schools on a per ADA basis and add this to the tuition charges for excess cost in mandated programs and report the total for the 1977-78 fiscal year on Line A-2 if applicable. This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line A-2a: Report the total tuition actually paid for the 1977-78 fiscal year for this program.

(B) Line A-2b: Report the actual 1977-78 Second Principal (P-2) ADA in this program.

(C) Line A-2c: Divide the amount in Line A-2a by the attendance in Line A-2b and report this result carried to two decimal places.

(D) Line A-2d: Determine the 1979-80 base revenue limit per ADA by multiplying the amount in Line A-2c by 1.086. Report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(E) Line A-2e: Use the underlined space in Line A-2e to report the 1979-80 annual ADA in this program. Multiply this attendance by the amount in Line A-2d and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line A-2.

(3) Line A-3: Report the revenue limit for educationally handicapped pupils in institutions (reference Sections 56604, 42902, and 2550(a)(3), Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line A-3a: Report the actual 1977-78 total current expenditures for this program.

(B) Line A-3b: Report the actual 1977-78 Second Principal (P-2) ADA in this program.

(C) Line A-3c: Divide the amount in Line A-3a by the attendance in Line A-3b and report this result carried to two decimal places.

(D) Line A-3d: Determine the 1979-80 revenue limit per ADA by multiplying the amount in Line A-3c by 1.086. Report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(E) Line A-3e: Use the underlined space in Line A-3e to report the 1979-80 annual ADA in this program. Multiply this attendance by the amount in Line A-3d and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line A-3.

(4) Line A-4: Report the revenue limit for those institutionalized/foster home students excess costs qualifying pursuant to Section 42904 of the Education Code.

(5) Line A-5: Report the revenue limit for development centers for handicapped pupils (reference Sections 56811 and 2550(a)(4), Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line A-5a: Report the actual 1977-78 total expenditures, including transportation expenditures, in this program (reference 1977-78 Form J-73-D, “Cost of Operation for Development Centers”).

(B) Line A-5b: Report the actual 1977-78 annual instructional hours in this program (Form J-73-D or J-65).

(C) Line A-5c: Divide the amount in Line A-5a by the amount in Line A-5b and report this result carried to two decimal places.

(D) Line A-5d: Determine the 1979-80 base revenue limit per instructional hour by multiplying the amount in Line A-5c by 1.086. Report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(E) Line A-5e: Use the underlined space in Line A-5e to report the 1979-80 annual instructional hours. Multiply this number of hours by the amount in Line A-5d and report this result rounded to the nearest dollar on Line A-5.

(6) Line A-6: Report the revenue for the planning stage of the coordination of the Master Plan for Special Education (reference Sections 56314 and 2550(a)(5), Education Code). The following classification of counties, as defined by Section 1205 of the Education Code, shall be used in making this computation.

--Class 1 includes all counties with over 750,000 units of average daily attendance.

--Class 2 includes all counties with an average daily attendance of between 140,000 and 749,999 inclusive.

--Class 3 includes all counties with an average daily attendance of between 60,000 and 139,999 inclusive. --Class 4 includes all counties with an average daily attendance of between 30,000 and 59,999 inclusive.

--Classes 5-8 include all counties with an average daily attendance of less than 30,000. The revenue amount, based on attendance counts taken on December 1, 1979, shall be computed as follows:

(A) Class 1 counties: Use the underlined space in Line A-6a to report the 1979-80 count of special education students in the county. Multiply this student count by $5 and report this result on Line A-6.

(B) Class 2 counties: Use the underlined space in Line A-6b to report the 1979-80 count of special education students in the county. Multiply this student count by $6 and report this result on Line A-6.

(C) Class 3 counties: Use the underlined space in Line A-6c to report the 1979-80 count of special education students in the county. Multiply this student count by $7 and report this result on Line A-6.

(D) Class 4 counties: Use the underlined space in Line A-6d to report the 1979-80 count of special education students in the county. Multiply this student count by $8 and report this result on Line A-6.

(E) Counties of Classes 5-8: Use the underlined space in Line A-6e to report the 1979-80 count of special education students in the county. Multiply this student count by $10 and report this result on Line A-6.

(7) Line A-7: Compute the sum of the amounts in Lines A-1 through A-6, and multiply the result by .994. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line A.

(b) Subdivision B: Determination of revenue limits for special schools and classes:

(1) Line B-1: Report the revenue limit for the juvenile hall program (reference Sections 2500(e) and 2550(b)(1) and (2), Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line B-1a: Report the 1978-79 allowed average expenditures per ADA in this program (determined by multiplying the 1977-78 allowed average expenditures per ADA by 1.1327 and rounding the result to two decimal places). Reference 1978-79 Worksheet W and Form J-73-W(A).

1. In determining allowed average expenditures per ADA for programs involving more than one level, it is necessary to develop a weighted average expenditure per ADA.

2. Those counties that maintained programs but did not tax in prior years shall use the 1977-78 current expenditures for such programs increased by 1.1327.

3. If a district transfers its juvenile hall program to the county superintendent of schools pursuant to Section 1710 of the Education Code, the revenue limit of the district shall be reduced by the amount of excess cost which the district expended from its revenue limit for the program in the prior fiscal year. This excess cost shall not include expenditures of income from federal sources of tuition (reference Section 42244.7, Education Code).

If a juvenile hall program is transferred from a district to the county superintendent, it is necessary to develop a weighted average expenditure per ADA for both the county and the district-operated program.

(B) Line B-1b: Report any 1978-79 federal aid per ADA. Include federal aid only if the allowed average expenditures base included any such federal aid.

(C) Line B-1c: Report the 1978-79 deficit adjustment determined by subtracting Line B-1b from B-1a and multiplying the difference by .90. Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(D) Line B-1d: Determine the 1978-79 revenue limit per ADA by adding Line B-1b to Line B-1c. Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(E) Line B-1e: Determine the 1979-80 base revenue limit per ADA by multiplying the 1978-79 revenue limit reported on Line B-1d by 1.086. Report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(F) Line B-1f: Use the underlined space in Line B-1f to report the 1979-80 annual ADA in this program, including ADA in county community school juvenile hall programs pursuant to Section 1981(c) of the Education Code. Multiply this attendance by the amount in Line B-1e and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line B-1.

(G) Funding for type A and B students in County Community Schools E.C. 1981 (a) and (b) will be provided to county superintendent of schools by participating districts. The contribution will be derived by multiplying the district's base revenue limit per unit of ADA (1979-80 Form K, item B-6) times the district's ADA in the county community school. The district's contribution will not be reported on Form O.

(2) Line B-2: Report the 1979-80 allowances for opportunity schools programs (reference Sections 48633, 14057, and 2550(b)(2), Education Code. These allowances shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line B-2a: Use the underlined space in B-2a to report the number of classes or ADA. Report either the classroom computation which is the product of $33,750 times the number of 1979-80 elementary classes in this program, or the ADA computation which is the product of $1,360 times the number of 1979-80 elementary annual ADA in this program. The classroom computation shall be used when the ADA for this program is 100 units or less.

(B) Line B-2b: Use the underlined space in B-2b to report the respective ADA. Report the product of $1,546 times the 1979-80 high school annual ADA in this program.

(C) Line B-2c: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines B-2a and B-2b and report this result on Line B-2.

(3) Line B-3: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines B-1 and B-2, and multiply the result by .994. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line B.

(c) Subdivision C: Determination of the amount to be allocated for vocational/technical schools and classes:

(1) Line C-1: Report the 1979-80 revenue limit for regional occupational centers and programs (reference Sections 52317 and 2550(c)(1), Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line C-1a: Report the actual 1978-79 base revenue limit per ADA for this program, carried to two decimal places, as shown on 1978-79 Schedule Y(a), Line C.

(B) Line C-1b: Report the 1978-79 deficit adjustment determined by multiplying the amount in Line C-1a by .90. Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(C) Line C-1c: Determine the 1979-80 revenue limit per ADA by multiplying the amount in Line C-1b by 1.086. Report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(D) Line C-1d: Use the underlined space in line C-1d to report the 1979-80 annual ADA for concurrently enrolled high school students and for adults enrolled in short-term vocational programs. Multiply this attendance by the amount in Line C-1c and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line C-1.

(2) Line C-2: Report the 1979-80 revenue limit for technical, agricultural, and natural resource conservation schools (reference Sections 1806 and 2550(c)(2), Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line C-2a: Report the total 1977-78 tax revenues per ADA for this program (determined by dividing the amount shown on 1978-79 Form O(A), Line A-6e, by the 1977-78 actual second principal (P-2) ADA in this program and carrying the result to two decimal places).

(B) Line C-2b: Multiply the amount in Line C-2a by 1.068 and report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(C) Line C-2c: Compute the sum of the amounts in line C-2b and the actual 1978-79 foundation program amount per second principal (P-2) ADA (determined by dividing the foundation program amount shown on 1978-79 Form O(A), Line A-4f, by the 1978-79 actual second principal (P-2) ADA in this program). Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(D) Line C-2d: Report the 1978-79 deficit adjustment determined by multiplying the amount in Line C-2c by .90. Report this result carried to two decimal places.

(E) Line C-2e: Determine the 1979-80 revenue limit per ADA by multiplying the amount in Line C-2d by 1.086. Report this result rounded to two decimal places.

(F) Line C-2f: Use the underlined space in line C-2f to report the 1979-80 annual ADA in this program. Multiply this attendance by the amount in Line C-2e and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line C-2.

(3) Line C-3: Report the 1979-80 revenue limit for the outdoor science and conservation program (reference Sections 2520 and 2550(c)(2), Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line C-3a: Report the total 1977-1978 tax revenues for this program as shown on 1978-79 Form O(A), Line A-6j.

(B) Line C-3b: Multiply the amount in Line C-3a by 1.068 and report this result rounded to the nearest dollar.

(C) Line C-3c: Report the 1978-79 deficit adjustment determined by multiplying the amount in Line C-3b by .90. Report this result carried to the nearest dollar.

(D) Line C-3d: Determine the 1979-80 revenue limit by multiplying the amount in Line C-3c by 1.086. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line C-3.

(4) Line C-4: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines C-1 through C-3, and multiply the result by .994. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line C.

(d) Subdivision D: Determination of the allowances for other county superintendent special schools and classes:

(1) Line D-1: Compute the revenue limit for the county jails program (reference Section 1900, Education Code). This revenue limit shall be equal to the product of (A) (($1,029 times .8) minus (.01 times the 1979-80 assessed value per ADA for the county)) times (B) the 1979-80 annual ADA in this program. Report this result rounded to the nearest dollar.

(2) Line D-2: Report the 1979-80 amount authorized for handicapped adult programs (reference Section 52570, Education Code). This amount shall be reported only for counties that participated in this program in 1978-79, and shall be based on the 1979-80 ADA actually served under this program by these counties. However, in no case shall the total of the amounts authorized for this program exceed $50,000.

(3) Line D-3: Report the 1979-80 foundation program amounts for the educationally handicapped programs (reference Sections 14057, 14058, and 56600, Education Code). The foundation amounts reflect an increase equal to that amount which would have been calculated if AB 65 had been continued.This foundation program shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line D-3a: Use the underlined space in Line D-3a to report the number of elementary classes in this program in 1979-80. Compute the product of this number times $33,750 and report this result, carried to the nearest dollar, on Line D-3a. Use this elementary small school foundation only when half or more of the students are from districts that have less than 901 elementary units of ADA.

(B) Line D-3b: If the elementary small school foundation computation in Line D-3a is not used, use Line D-3b to report the 1979-80 elementary foundation amounts for this program as follows:

1. Use the underlined space in Line D-3b(1) to report the 1979-80 elementary annual ADA for pupils from districts that have less than 901 elementary units of ADA. Multiply this attendance by $1,350 and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line D-3b(1).

2. Use the underlined space in Line D-3b(2) to report the 1979-80 elementary annual ADA for pupils from districts that have over 900 elementary units of ADA. Multiply this attendance by $1,360 and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line D-3b(2).

(C) Line D-3c: Use Line D-3c to report the 1979-80 high school foundation amounts for this program as follows:

1. Use the underlined space in Line D-3c(1) to report the 1979-80 high school annual ADA for pupils from districts that have less than 301 high school units of ADA. Multiply this attendance by $1,536 and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line D-3c(1).

2. Use the underlined space in Line D-3c(2) to report the 1979-80 high school annual ADA for pupils from districts that have over 300 high school units of ADA. Multiply this attendance by $1,546 and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line D-3c(2). (D) Line D-3d: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines D-3a, D-3b, and D-3c, and report this result on Line D-3.

(4) Line D-4: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines D-1 through D-3, and multiply the result by .994. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line D.

(e) Subdivision E: Determination of the revenue limit for other county school service fund operations:

(1) Line E-1: Report the 1979-80 revenue limit for county superintendent office operations (reference Sections 1510 or 2506, and 2551, Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line E-1a: Report the total 1977-78 secured, unsecured, and prior-year taxes received pursuant to Section 2506 of the Education Code as shown on 1978-79 Form O(A), Line A-6i.

(B) Line E-1b: Report the total 1977-78 secured, unsecured, and prior-year taxes received from the county board of supervisors pursuant to Section 1510 of the Education Code as shown on 1978-79 Form O(A), Line A-61.

(C) Line E-1c: Multiply the amount in either Line E-1a or E-1b, as appropriate, by 1.068 and report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line E-1c.

(D) Line E-1d: Report the 1978-79 deficit adjustment determined by multiplying the amount in Line E-1c by .90. Report this result carried to the nearest dollar.

(E) Line E-1e: Report the difference between the amount paid to the State Teachers' Retirement System in 1978-79 and that paid in 1976-77, pursuant to Section 2507.7 of the Education Code.

(F) Line E-1f: Compute the sum of lines E-1d and E-1e and report the result.

(G) Line E-1g: Determine the 1979-80 base revenue limit by multiplying the amount in line E-1f by 1.086. Report this result rounded to the nearest dollar.

(H) Line E-1h: Report the difference between the amount of unemployment insurance paid in 1979-80 and that paid in 1975-76 pursuant to Section 2507.5 of the Education Code.

(I) Line E-1i: Report the mandated costs paid pursuant to Section 2510 of the Education Code.

(J) Line E-1j: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines E-1g, E-1h, and E-1i, and report this result on Line E-1.

(2) Line E-2: Report the 1979-80 revenue limit for capital outlay (reference Sections 2504 and 2552, Education Code). This revenue limit shall be computed as follows:

(A) Line E-2a: Determine the greatest of:

1. The 1976-77 taxes collected for capital outlay;

2. The 1976-77 expenditures for capital outlay;

3. The 1977-78 taxes collected for capital outlay; or

4. The 1977-78 expenditures for capital outlay.

This result is not to exceed $.0005 times the modified assessed valuation for the appropriate year. Use the underlined space in Line E-2a to specify the selection and report the result on Line E-2a.

(B) Line E-2b: Determine the 1978-79 revenue limit by multiplying the amount in Line E-2a by 1.086. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line E-2.

(3) Line E-3: Report the 1979-80 billings for the county school tuition program for out-of-state tuition pursuant to Sections 2006 and 2554 of the Education Code.

(4) Line E-4: Report the 1979-80 payments required pursuant to the State Building Aid Law (reference Sections 2503 and 2555, Education Code).

(5) Line E-5: Compute the sum of the amounts in lines E-1 through E-4, and multiply the result by .994. Report this result, rounded to the nearest dollar, on Line E.

(f) Subdivision F: Determination of the total 1979-80 county school service fund revenue limit. Compute the sum of the amounts in lines A, B, C, D, and E, and report this result in Line F.

(g) Subdivision G: Determination of 1979-80 sources of revenue:

(1) Line G-1: Report the 1979-80 secured tax collections pursuant to Section 26912 of the Government Code, excluding all subventions.

(2) Line G-2: Report the 1979-80 unsecured tax collections pursuant to Section 26912 of the Government Code, excluding all subventions.

(3) Line G-3: Report the 1979-80 homeowners exemption (HOX) and the business inventory exemption (BIX) income from both the secured and unsecured tax rolls.

(4) Line G-4: Report the 1979-80 tax collections for subventions, other than homeowners and business inventory exemptions, pursuant to Section 41052 of the Education Code and Section 992 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(5) Line G-5: Report the 1979-80 equalization offset tax income including any prior year balances in this fund (reference Section 2556, Education Code).

(6) Line G-6: Report any amounts that county superintendent of schools was required to maintain as restricted and not available for expenditures in the 1978-79 fiscal year pursuant to Section 2558(b)(5) of the Education Code. This is the negative amount shown on 1978-79 Form O(A), Line D, which is the excess of the 1978-79 State Block Grant over the total 1978-79 revenue limit. This amount shall be reported as a positive amount on Line G-6.

(7) Line G-7: Report the 1979-80 Timber Tax Yield paid by the State Controller pursuant to Section 41760.5 of the Education Code and Section 38906 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(8) Line G-8: Report the 1979-80 prior-year tax collections.

(A) Line G-8a: Report the 1979-80 regular prior-year taxes.

(B) Line G-8b: Report the amount of released prior-year tax impounds for 1979-80.

(9) Line G-9: Report the 1979-80 special education district billings pursuant to Section 1705 of the Education Code and for excess costs.

(A) Line G-9a: Report the physically handicapped district billings pursuant to Section 1705 of the Education Code and for excess costs.

(B) Line G-9b: Report the mentally retarded district billings pursuant to Section 1705 of the Education Code and for excess costs.

(C) Line G-9c: Report the Educationally Handicapped district billings pursuant to Section 1705 of the Education Code.

(10) Line G-10: Report the 1979-80 district revenue limit contributions to the county regional occupational center or program. These district contributions shall be equal to the district's revenue limit or the revenue limit of the county ROC/P, whichever is less, multiplied by the district P-2 ADA in this program.

(A) Line G-10a: Report the district contributions for adults enrolled in short-term vocational programs.

(B) Line G-10b: Report the district contributions for concurrently enrolled students.

(11) Line G-11: Report the 1979-80 receipts from the county board of supervisors pursuant to Section 1510 of the Education Code.

(12) Line G-12: Report the 1979-80 state categorical aid specified as special allowances. This includes class or ADA allowances for physically handicapped and mentally retarded programs, attendance allowances for development centers for the handicapped, and transportation allowances for physically handicapped, trainable mentally retarded, and development centers for the handicapped programs.

(13) Line G-13: Report the 1979-80 federal categorical aid.

(14) Line G-14: Report any 1979-80 income from other sources such as the community college tuition fund pursuant to Section 2104 of the Education Code.

(15) Line G-15: Compute the sum of lines G-1 through G-14 and report this result on Line G.

(h) Subdivision H: Determination of the state aid portion of the revenue limit for 1979-80. Subtract Line G from Line F and report the result on Line H. If this result is negative, no state aid shall be apportioned to the county superintendent of schools. This negative amount of funds shall be deemed restricted and not available for expenditures during the current fiscal year. In the next fiscal year, this negative amount shall be considered to be local property tax revenue for the 1980-81 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 2558(d) of the Education Code.

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Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 2550-2558, Education Code.

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§ 15442. Enrollment.

Projected enrollment has not been overestimated in the first prior fiscal year or in two or more of the previous three fiscal years by more than the following percentage levels:

	3%	for districts with 0-300 ADA
	2%	for districts with 301-1,000 ADA
	1%	for districts with 1,001 and over ADA

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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§ 15443. Average Daily Attendance to Enrollment.

Projected second period ADA to enrollment ratio for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years has not increased from the historical average ratio from the three prior fiscal years by more than one half of one percent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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§ 15446. Other Revenues and Expenditures.

Projected operating revenues (including federal, other state and other local) or expenditures (including books and supplies, and services and other operating) for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years, have not changed from the prior fiscal year amount by more than the percentage change in population and the funded cost-of-living adjustment plus or minus ten percent.

For each major object category, changes that exceed the percentage change in population and the funded cost-of-living adjustment plus or minus five percent must be explained.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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§ 15447. Facilities Maintenance.

Confirm that the annual contribution for facilities maintenance funding is not less than the amount required pursuant to Education Code section 17070.75, if applicable, and that the district is providing adequately to preserve the functionality of its facilities for their normal life in accordance with Education Code sections 52060(d)(1) and 17002(d)(1).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17002, 17070.75, 33128 and 52060, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2000, No. 40.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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§ 15452. Supplemental Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15440. General.
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§ 15440. General.

(a) School districts shall use the following criteria and standards (beginning with section 15441) and supplemental information (beginning with section 15452) in the development of their annual budgets. The county superintendent of schools will review the school district's budget to determine whether it complies with the criteria and standards.

(b) The budget review includes an analysis of ten criteria, with standards, and additional information about the status of the budget. The ten criteria are average daily attendance (ADA), enrollment, ADA to enrollment, local control funding formula (LCFF) revenue, salaries and benefits, other revenues and expenditures, facilities maintenance, deficit spending, fund and cash balances, and reserves. School district budgets are measured against the standards for each of these criteria. In addition to the criteria and standards, the review must identify additional information regarding contingent liabilities, use of one-time revenues for ongoing expenditures, use of ongoing revenues for one-time expenditures, contingent revenues, contributions, long-term commitments, unfunded liabilities, status of labor agreements, local control and accountability plan (LCAP), and LCAP expenditures. Deviations from the standards must be explained, and may affect the approval of the budget.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128 and 52060, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subchapter heading, article heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15441. Average Daily Attendance (ADA).
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§ 15441. Average Daily Attendance (ADA).

Projected funded ADA has not been overestimated in the first prior fiscal year or in two or more of the previous three fiscal years by more than the following percentage levels:

	3%	for districts with 0-300 ADA
	2%	for districts with 301-1,000 ADA
	1%	for districts with 1,001 and over ADA

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15444. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.
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§ 15444. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.

(a) Projected LCFF revenue for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed from the prior fiscal year by more than the change in population, plus the district's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), plus or minus one percent.

(b) For basic aid districts, projected LCFF revenue has not changed from the prior fiscal year by more than the percent change in property tax revenues plus or minus one percent.

(c) For districts funded by necessary small school formulas, projected LCFF revenue has not changed from the prior fiscal year amount by more than the district's COLA, plus or minus one percent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128, 42238.02 and 42238.03, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), repealer of subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15445. Salaries and Benefits.
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§ 15445. Salaries and Benefits.

Projected ratio of total unrestricted salaries and benefits to total unrestricted general fund expenditures for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed from the historical average ratio from the three prior fiscal years by more than the greater of three percent or the district's required reserves percentage.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer of article 2 heading and repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. New second paragraph filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Repealer of second paragraph filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15448. Deficit Spending.
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§ 15448. Deficit Spending.

(a) Unrestricted deficit spending (total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses is greater than total unrestricted revenues and other financing sources) as a percentage of total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses, has not exceeded one-third of the district's available reserves as a percentage of total expenditures and other financing uses in two out of three prior fiscal years.

(b) For purposes of this section, available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the General Fund and the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the General Fund.

(c) For purposes of this section, a school district that serves as the Administrative Unit (AU) of a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15449. Fund and Cash Balances.
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§ 15449. Fund and Cash Balances.

(a) Budgeted beginning unrestricted general fund balance has not been overestimated for two out of three prior fiscal years by more than the following percentage levels:

	1.7%	for districts with 0-300 ADA
	1.3%	for districts with 301-1,000 ADA
	1.0%	for districts with 1,001-30,000 ADA
	0.7%	for districts with 30,001-250,000 ADA
	0.3%	for districts with 250,001 and over ADA

(b) For purposes of this section, the percentage levels equate to a rate of deficit spending which would eliminate recommended reserves for economic uncertainties over a three year period.

(c) Projected general fund cash balance will be positive at the end of the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15450. Reserves.
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§ 15450. Reserves.

(a) Available reserves for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years are not less than the following percentages or amounts as applied to total expenditures and other financing uses:

the greater of 5% or $80,000 for districts with 0-300 ADA

the greater of 4% or $80,000 for districts with 301-1,000 ADA

3% for districts with 1,001-30,000 ADA

2% for districts with 30,001-250,000 ADA

1% for districts with 250,001 and over ADA

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the General Fund and the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the General Fund.

(2) A school district that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

(3) The dollar amounts are to be adjusted annually by the prior year statutory cost-of-living adjustment (Education Code section 42238.02), rounded to the nearest thousand.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128, 42338.02 and 42238.03, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(3) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1), (b)(3) and Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15451. Supplemental Information.
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§ 15451. Supplemental Information.

(a) School districts shall provide supplemental information in the following general areas:

(1) Provide the methodology and assumptions used to estimate ADA, enrollment, revenues, expenditures, reserves and fund balance, and multiyear commitments (including cost-of-living adjustments).

(2) Provide information on additional indicators as requested.

(b) School districts shall provide supplemental information in the following specific areas:

(1) Contingent Liabilities. Identify any known or contingent liabilities from financial or program audits, state compliance reviews, litigation, etc., that may impact the budget.

(2) Use of One-time Revenues for Ongoing Expenditures. Identify any ongoing general fund expenditures in excess of one percent of the total general fund expenditures that are funded with one-time resources in the budget year, and explain how the one-time resources will be replaced to continue funding the ongoing expenditures in the following fiscal years.

(3) Use of Ongoing Revenues for One-time Expenditures. Identify any large nonrecurring general fund expenditures that are funded with ongoing general fund revenues.

(4) Contingent Revenues. Identify projected revenues for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years that are contingent on reauthorization by the local government, special legislation, or other definitive act (e.g. parcel taxes). If any of these revenues are dedicated for ongoing expenses, explain how the revenues will be replaced or the expenditures reduced.

(5) Contributions. Provide information regarding contributions as follows:

(A) Identify projected contributions from unrestricted resources in the general fund to restricted resources in the general fund for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if contributions have changed from the prior fiscal year amounts by more than $20,000 and more than ten percent. An explanation should include whether contributions are ongoing or one-time in nature.

(B) Identify projected transfers to or from the general fund to cover operating deficits in either the general fund or any other fund for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if transfers have changed from the prior fiscal year amounts by more than $20,000 and more than ten percent. An explanation should include whether transfers are ongoing or one-time in nature.

(C) Estimate the impact of any capital projects on the general fund operational budget.

(6) Long-term Commitments. Provide information regarding long-term commitments as follows:

(A) Identify all existing and new multiyear commitments (include multiyear commitments, multiyear debt agreements, and new programs or contracts that result in long-term obligations) and their annual required payment for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years.

(B) Explain how any increase in annual payments will be funded. Also explain how any decrease to funding sources used to pay long-term commitments will be replaced.

(7) Unfunded Liabilities. Provide information regarding unfunded liabilities as follows:

(A) Estimate the unfunded liability for post employment benefits other than pensions (OPEB) based on an actuarial valuation, if required, or other method; identify or estimate the actuarially determined contribution, if applicable; and indicate how the obligation is funded (pay-as-you-go, amortized over a specific period, etc.).

(B) Estimate the unfunded liability for self-insurance programs such as workers' compensation based on an actuarial valuation, if required, or other method; identify or estimate the required contribution; and indicate how the obligation is funded (level of risk retained, funding approach, etc.).

(8) Status of Labor Agreements. Analyze the status of all employee labor agreements, including the following:

(A) Identify new labor agreements, as well as new commitments provided as part of previously ratified multiyear agreements; and include all contracts, including all administrator contracts (and including all compensation). For new agreements, indicate the date of the required board meeting.

(B) Compare the increase in new commitments to the projected increase in ongoing revenues, and explain how these commitments will be funded in future fiscal years.

(C) If salary and benefit negotiations are not finalized at budget adoption, upon settlement with certificated or classified staff:

1. The school district must determine the cost of the settlement, including salaries, benefits, and any other agreements that change costs, and provide the county office of education with an analysis of the cost of the settlement and its impact on the operating budget.

2. The county superintendent of schools shall review the analysis relative to the criteria and standards, and may provide written comments to the president of the district governing board and superintendent.

(9) Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Confirm that the school district's governing board has adopted an LCAP or an update to the LCAP effective for the budget year.

(10) LCAP Expenditures. Confirm that the school district's budget includes the expenditures necessary to implement the LCAP or annual update to the LCAP.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128, 42127 and 52060, Education Code; and Sections 3540.2 and 3547.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (b)(7)(A)-(B), new subsections (b)(9)-(10) and amendment of Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Amendment of subsections (b)(7)(A), (b)(8) and (b)(10) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15453. General.
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§ 15453. General.

(a) School districts shall conduct a review of their budgets at Interim Report time in accordance with the following criteria and standards (beginning with section 15454) and supplemental information (beginning with section 15464). The county superintendent of schools will review the school district's Interim Report using the criteria and standards.

(b) The school district superintendent shall submit two interim reports to its governing board during each fiscal year. Both interim reports shall be approved by the district's governing board along with a certification on whether their school district is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and, based on current forecasts, for the two subsequent fiscal years. The certification shall be based on the governing board's assessment and the criteria and standards. The certification shall be classified as positive, qualified, or negative.

(1) A positive certification indicates that, based on current projections the school district will meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years.

(2) A qualified certification indicates that, based on current projections the school district may not meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years.

(3) A negative certification indicates that, based on current projections the school district will be unable to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year.

(c) The review includes an analysis of ten criteria, with standards, and supplemental information about the status of the budget at Interim Report time. The ten criteria are fund and cash balances, reserves, deficit spending, ADA, enrollment, ADA to enrollment, LCFF revenue, salaries and benefits, other revenues and expenditures, and facilities maintenance. Each of these criteria has a standard by which it is measured. In addition to the criteria and standards, the review must identify additional information regarding contingent liabilities, use of one-time revenues for ongoing expenditures, contingent revenues, contributions, long-term commitments, unfunded liabilities, temporary interfund borrowings, status of labor agreements, and the status of other funds. Deviations from the standards must be explained, and may affect the interim certification.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer of subchapter 9 heading and article 1 heading, new article 2 heading and amendment of section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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§ 15454. Fund and Cash Balances.

Projected general fund balances will be positive at the end of the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years and the projected general fund cash balance will be positive at the end of the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15458. Enrollment.
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§ 15458. Enrollment.

(a) Projected enrollment for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed by more than two percent since budget adoption.

(b) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15459. ADA to Enrollment.
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§ 15459. ADA to Enrollment.

Projected second period ADA to enrollment ratio for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years has not increased from the historical average ratio from three prior fiscal years by more than one half of one percent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15462. Other Revenues and Expenditures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I42E566514C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:37.378557+00:00
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§ 15462. Other Revenues and Expenditures.

(a) Projected operating revenues (including federal, other state and other local) or expenditures (including books and supplies, and services and other operating) for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years, have not changed by more than five percent since budget adoption.

(b) Changes that exceed five percent in any major object category must be explained.

(c) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15463. Facilities Maintenance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I42E8E8C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:41.035454+00:00
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§ 15463. Facilities Maintenance.

(a) Identify changes that have occurred since budget adoption in the projected contributions for facilities maintenance funding as required pursuant to Education Code section 17070.75, or in how the district is providing to preserve the functionality of its facilities for their normal life in accordance with Education Code sections 52060(d)(1) and 17002(d)(1).

(b) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17002, 17070.75, 33128 and 52060, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

4. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15465. Cash Balance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I42F7DCE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:48.391139+00:00
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§ 15465. Cash Balance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 35014, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15466. Supplemental Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I42FAEA234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:51.994263+00:00
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§ 15466. Supplemental Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 35014, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15455. Reserves.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I677B93F0E5FE11EEB569BD30B8CDDCCB
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:11.512615+00:00
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§ 15455. Reserves.

(a) Available reserves for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years are not less than the following percentages or amounts as applied to total expenditures and other financing uses:

the greater of 5% or $80,000 for districts with 0-300 ADA

the greater of 4% or $80,000 for districts with 301-1,000 ADA

3% for districts with 1,001-30,000 ADA

2% for districts with 30,001-250,000 ADA

1% for districts with 250,001 and over ADA

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the General Fund and the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the General Fund.

(2) A school district that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

(3) The dollar amounts are to be adjusted annually by the prior year statutory cost-of-living adjustment (Education Code section 42238.02), rounded to the nearest thousand.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33128, 33129 and 33131, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128, 42238.02 and 42238.03, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2000, No. 40.

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(3) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1), (b)(3) and Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15456. Deficit Spending.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7E3BDB90E5FE11EEACF2EA870D59E268
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:15.255705+00:00
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§ 15456. Deficit Spending.

(a) Unrestricted deficit spending (total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses is greater than total unrestricted revenues and other financing sources) as a percentage of total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses, has not exceeded one-third of the district's available reserves as a percentage of total expenditures and other financing uses in any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the General Fund and the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the General Fund.

(2) A school district that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15457. Average Daily Attendance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I694A8790E5FE11EE964D83A91ECF746B
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:18.743324+00:00
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§ 15457. Average Daily Attendance.

(a) Projected funded ADA for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed by more than two percent since budget adoption.

(b) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer and new section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15460. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64ED47F0E5FE11EEACF2EA870D59E268
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:30.072215+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 15460. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.

(a) Projected LCFF revenue for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed by more than two percent since budget adoption.

(b) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128, 42238.02 and 42238.03, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Amendment of Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15461. Salaries and Benefits.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I77237390E5FE11EEB569BD30B8CDDCCB
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:33.784148+00:00
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§ 15461. Salaries and Benefits.

Projected ratio of total unrestricted salaries and benefits to total unrestricted general fund expenditures for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed from the historical average ratio from the three prior fiscal years by more than the greater of three percent or the district's required reserves percentage.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 42131, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. New second paragraph filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Repealer of second paragraph filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 8. Criteria and Standards for School District Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15464. Supplemental Information.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7909BFC0E5FE11EEACF2EA870D59E268
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:55:44.699034+00:00
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§ 15464. Supplemental Information.

(a) School districts shall provide supplemental information in the following general areas:

(1) Provide the methodology and assumptions used to estimate ADA, enrollment, revenues, expenditures, reserves and fund balance, and multiyear commitments (including cost-of-living adjustments).

(2) Provide information on additional indicators as requested.

(b) School districts shall provide supplemental information in the following specific areas:

(1) Contingent Liabilities. Identify any known or contingent liabilities from financial or program audits, state compliance reviews, litigation, etc., that have occurred since budget adoption that may impact the budget.

(2) Use of One-Time Revenues for Ongoing Expenditures. Identify ongoing general fund expenditures funded by one-time revenues that have changed by more than five percent since budget adoption. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(3) Contingent Revenues. Identify projected revenues for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years that are contingent on reauthorization by the local government, special legislation, or other definitive act (e.g., parcel taxes). If any of these revenues are dedicated for ongoing expenses, explain how the revenues will be replaced or the expenditures reduced.

(4) Contributions. Provide information regarding contributions as follows:

(A) Identify projected contributions from unrestricted resources in the general fund to restricted resources in the general fund for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if contributions have changed by more than $20,000 and more than five percent since budget adoption. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(B) Identify projected transfers to or from the general fund to cover operating deficits in either the general fund or any other fund for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if transfers have changed by more than $20,000 and more than five percent since budget adoption. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(C) Identify capital project cost overruns that have occurred since budget adoption that may impact the general fund budget. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(5) Long-Term Commitments. Provide information regarding long-term commitments as follows:

(A) Identify all existing and new multiyear commitments (include multiyear commitments, multiyear debt agreements, and new programs or contracts that result in long-term obligations) and their annual required payment, for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years.

(B) Explain how any increase in annual payments will be funded. Also explain how any decrease to funding sources used to pay long-term commitments will be replaced.

(6) Unfunded Liabilities. Identify any changes in estimates for unfunded liabilities since budget adoption, and indicate whether the changes are the result of a new actuarial valuation. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(7) Temporary Interfund Borrowings. Identify projected temporary borrowings between funds (refer to Education Code section 42603).

(8) Status of Labor Agreements. Analyze the status of all employee labor agreements, including the following:

(A) Identify new labor agreements that have been ratified since budget adoption, as well as new commitments provided as part of previously ratified multiyear agreements; and include all contracts, including all administrator contracts (and including all compensation). For new agreements, indicate the date of the required board meeting. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(B) Compare the increase in new commitments to the projected increase in ongoing revenues, and explain how these commitments will be funded in future fiscal years.

(C) If salary and benefit negotiations are not finalized, upon settlement with certificated or classified staff:

1. The school district must determine the cost of the settlement, including salaries, benefits, and any other agreements that change costs, and provide the county office of education with an analysis of the cost of the settlement and its impact on the operating budget.

2. The county superintendent of schools shall review the analysis relative to the criteria and standards, and may provide written comments to the president of the district governing board and the district superintendent.

(9) Status of Other Funds. Analyze the status of other funds that may have negative fund balances at the end of the current fiscal year. If any other fund has a projected negative fund balance, prepare an interim report and multiyear projection for that fund. Explain plans for how and when the negative fund balance will be addressed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128 and 42603, Education Code; and Sections 3540.2 and 3547.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2000, No. 40.

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (b)(2), (b)(4)(A)-(C), (b)(6) and (b)(8)(A) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

3. Amendment of subsection (b)(8) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15467. General.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB3799190E5EE11EEB569BD30B8CDDCCB
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:56:02.692552+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 15467. General.

(a) County offices of education shall use the following criteria and standards (beginning with section 15468) and supplemental information (beginning with section 15475) in the development of their annual budgets. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) will review the county office of education's budget to determine whether it complies with the criteria and standards.

(b) The budget review includes an analysis of eight criteria, with standards, and additional information about the status of the budget. The eight criteria are ADA, local control funding formula (LCFF) revenue, salaries and benefits, other revenues and expenditures, facilities maintenance, deficit spending, fund and cash balances, and reserves. County office budgets are measured against a standard for each of these criteria. In addition to the criteria and standards, the review must identify additional information regarding contingent liabilities, use of one-time revenues for ongoing expenditures, use of ongoing revenues for one-time expenditures, contingent revenues, contributions, long-term commitments, unfunded liabilities, status of labor agreements, local control and accountability plan (LCAP), and LCAP expenditures. Deviations from the standards must be explained, and may affect the approval of the budget.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128 and 52066, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Renumbering and amendment of former subchapter 10 to subchapter 9 and amendment of article 1 heading and section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15470. Special Education Entitlement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I430DAED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:11:33.241083+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 15470. Special Education Entitlement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15471.1. Other Revenues and Expenditures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4318F9734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:40:39.274971+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 15471.1. Other Revenues and Expenditures.

(a) Projected operating revenues (including federal, other state and other local) or expenditures (including books and supplies, and services and other operating) for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years, have not changed from the prior fiscal year amount by more than the change in funded COLA plus or minus ten percent.

(b) For each major object category, changes that exceed the percentage change in funded COLA plus or minus five percent must be explained.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15471.2. Facilities Maintenance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I431CA2F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:40:43.052541+00:00
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§ 15471.2. Facilities Maintenance.

Confirm that the annual contribution for facilities maintenance funding is not less than the amount required pursuant to Education Code section 17070.75, if applicable, and that the county office is providing adequately to preserve the functionality of its facilities for their normal life in accordance with Education Code sections 52066(d)(1) and 17002(d)(1).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17002, 17070.75, 33128 and 52066, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15468. Average Daily Attendance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2102CC40E5EF11EEBD44D8D39AB4AC7F
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T22:56:06.446189+00:00
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§ 15468. Average Daily Attendance.

(a) Projected countywide ADA has not been overestimated in the first prior fiscal year or in two or more of the previous three fiscal years by more than the following percentage levels:

	3.0%	for counties with under 7,000 ADA
	2.0%	for counties with 7,000 through 59,999 ADA
	1.0%	for counties with over 59,999 ADA

(b) Projected funded ADA for county operated programs for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years has not increased from the historical average from the three prior fiscal years by more than two percent each year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 1205 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15469. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.
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§ 15469. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.

(a) Projected LCFF revenue for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed from the prior fiscal year by more than the change in population, plus the county office's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), plus or minus one percent.

(b) For excess property tax counties, projected LCFF revenue has not changed from the prior fiscal year by more than the percent change in property tax revenues plus or minus one percent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 2575 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2001, No. 38.

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

3. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15471. Salaries and Benefits.
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§ 15471. Salaries and Benefits.

Projected total salaries and benefits for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed from the prior fiscal year amount by more than the change in funded COLA plus or minus five percent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2001, No. 38.

2. New second paragraph filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

3. Repealer of second paragraph filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15472. Deficit Spending.
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§ 15472. Deficit Spending.

(a) Unrestricted deficit spending (total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses is greater than total unrestricted revenues and other financing sources) as a percentage of total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses, has not exceeded one-third of the county office's available reserves as a percentage of total expenditures and other financing uses in two out of three prior fiscal years.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the County School Service Fund and Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the County School Service Fund.

(2) A county office of education that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15473. Fund and Cash Balances.
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§ 15473. Fund and Cash Balances.

(a) Budgeted beginning unrestricted county school service fund balance has not been overestimated for two out of three prior fiscal years by more than the following percentage levels:

1.7% for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of less than $7,073,000.

1.3% for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of $7,073,000 through $17,684,999.

1.0% for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of $17,685,000 through $79,581,000.

0.7% for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of over $79,581,000.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) A county office of education that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

(2) Percentage levels equate to a rate of deficit spending which would eliminate recommended reserves for economic uncertainties over a three year period.

(3) The dollar amounts are to be adjusted annually by the prior year statutory cost-of-living adjustment calculated pursuant to Education Code section 2574, rounded to the nearest thousand.

(c) Projected county school service fund cash balance will be positive at the end of the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2001, No. 38.

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(3) and amendment of Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

3. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (b)(3), new subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15474. Reserves.
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§ 15474. Reserves.

(a) Available reserves for any of the budget year or two subsequent fiscal years are not less than the following percentages or amounts as applied to total expenditures and other financing uses:

the greater of 5% or $80,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of less than $7,073,000.

the greater of 4% or $354,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of $7,073,000 through $17,684,999.

the greater of 3% or $707,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of $17,685,000 through $79,581,000.

the greater of 2% or $2,387,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of over $79,581,000.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the County School Service Fund and Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the County School Service Fund.

(2) A county office of education that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

(3) The dollar amounts are to be adjusted annually by the prior year statutory cost-of-living adjustment calculated pursuant to Education Code section 2574, rounded to the nearest thousand.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

3. Amendment filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(3) and amendment of Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

5. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1), (b)(3) and Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 1. Budget Review > § 15475. Supplemental Information.
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§ 15475. Supplemental Information.

(a) County offices of education shall provide supplemental information in the following general areas:

(1) Provide the methodology and assumptions used to estimate ADA, enrollment, revenues, expenditures, reserves and fund balance, and multiyear commitments (including cost-of-living adjustments).

(2) Provide information on additional indicators as requested.

(b) County offices of education shall provide supplemental information in the following specific areas:

(1) Contingent Liabilities. Identify any known or contingent liabilities from financial or program audits, state compliance reviews, litigation, etc., that may impact the budget.

(2) Use of One-time Revenues for Ongoing Expenditures. Identify any ongoing county school service fund expenditures in excess of one percent of the total county school service fund expenditures that are funded with one-time resources in the budget year, and explain how the one-time resources will be replaced to continue funding the ongoing expenditures in the following fiscal years.

(3) Use of Ongoing Revenues for One-time Expenditures. Identify any large nonrecurring county school service fund expenditures that are funded with ongoing county school service fund revenues.

(4) Contingent Revenues. Identify projected revenues for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years that are contingent on reauthorization by the local government, special legislation, or other definitive act (e.g. parcel taxes). If any of these revenues are dedicated for ongoing expenses, explain how the revenues will be replaced or the expenditures reduced.

(5) Contributions. Provide information regarding contributions as follows:

(A) Identify projected contributions from unrestricted resources in the county school service fund to restricted resources in the county school service fund for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if contributions have changed from prior fiscal year amounts by more than $20,000 and more than ten percent. An explanation should include whether contributions are ongoing or one-time in nature.

(B) Identify projected transfers to or from the county school service fund to cover operating deficits in either the county school service fund or any other fund for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if transfers have changed from the prior year amounts by more than $20,000 and more than ten percent. An explanation should include whether transfers are ongoing or one-time in nature.

(C) Estimate the impact of any capital projects on the county school service fund operational budget.

(6) Long-term Commitments. Provide information regarding long-term commitments as follows:

(A) Identify all existing and new multiyear commitments (include multiyear commitments, multiyear debt agreements, and new programs or contracts that result in long-term obligations) and their annual required payment for the budget year and two subsequent fiscal years.

(B) Explain how any increase in annual payments will be funded. Also explain how any decrease to funding sources used to pay long-term commitments will be replaced.

(7) Unfunded Liabilities. Provide information regarding unfunded liabilities as follows:

(A) Estimate the unfunded liability for post employment benefits other than pensions (OPEB) based on an actuarial valuation, if required, or other method; identify or estimate the actuarially determined contribution, if applicable; and indicate how the obligation is funded (pay-as-you-go, amortized over a specific period, etc.).

(B) Estimate the unfunded liability for self-insurance programs such as workers' compensation based on an actuarial valuation, if required, or other method; identify or estimate the required contribution; and indicate how the obligation is funded (level of risk retained, funding approach, etc.).

(8) Analyze the status of all labor agreements, including the following:

(A) Identify new labor agreements, as well as new commitments provided as part of previously ratified multiyear agreements; and include all contracts, including all administrator contracts (and including all compensation). For new agreements, indicate the date of the required board meeting.

(B) Compare the increase in new commitments to the projected increase in ongoing revenues, and explain how these commitments will be funded in future fiscal years.

(C) If salary and benefit negotiations are not finalized at budget adoption, upon settlement with certificated or classified staff:

(1) The county office must determine the cost of the settlement, including salaries, benefits, and any other agreements that change costs, and provide the California Department of Education (CDE) with an analysis of the cost of the settlement and its impact on the operating budget.

(2) The CDE shall review the analysis relative to the criteria and standards, and may provide written comments to the president of the governing board and the county superintendent of schools.

(9) Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Confirm that the county office of education's governing board has adopted an LCAP or an update to the LCAP effective for the budget year.

(10) LCAP Expenditures. Confirm that the county office of education's budget includes the expenditures necessary to implement the LCAP or annual update to the LCAP.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128 and 52068, Education Code; and Sections 3540.2 and 3547.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(7)(b), new subsections (b)(9) and (b)(10) and amendment of Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsections (b)(7)(A), (b)(8) and (b)(9)-(10) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15476. General. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:04.495691+00:00
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§ 15476. General. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of article heading and repealer of section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15477. Other Revenue. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I433F1F134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:08.069553+00:00
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§ 15477. Other Revenue. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15478. Other Operating Expenses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I434141F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:11.822052+00:00
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§ 15478. Other Operating Expenses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15479.5. Supplemental Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4345FCE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:19.104970+00:00
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§ 15479.5. Supplemental Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

2. Repealer filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15479. Other Sources and Uses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4343B2F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:15.447565+00:00
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§ 15479. Other Sources and Uses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1621, 1622, 1623, 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15480. General.
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§ 15480. General.

(a) County offices of education shall conduct a review of their budgets at Interim Report time in accordance with the following criteria and standards and supplemental information (beginning with section 15481) and supplemental information (beginning with section 15493). The SSPI will review the county office's Interim Report using the criteria and standards.

(b) The county superintendent of schools shall submit two interim reports to its governing board during each fiscal year. Both interim reports shall be reviewed by the county board of education and approved by the county superintendent of schools, who shall certify whether their county office of education is able to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and, based on current forecast, for two subsequent fiscal years. The certification shall be based on the criteria and standards and shall be classified as positive, qualified, or negative.

(1) A positive certification indicates that, based on current projections the county office of education will meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years.

(2) A qualified certification indicates that, based on current projections the county office of education may not meet its financial obligations for the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years.

(3) A negative certification indicates that, based on current projections the county office of education will be unable to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the current fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year.

(c) The review includes an analysis of eight criteria, with standards, and supplemental information about the status of the budget at Interim Report time. The eight criteria are fund and cash balances, reserves, deficit spending, ADA, local control funding formula (LCFF) revenue, salaries and benefits, other revenues and expenditures, and facilities maintenance. Each of these criteria has a standard by which it is measured. In addition to the criteria and standards, the review must identify additional information regarding contingent liabilities, use of one-time revenues for ongoing expenditures, contingent revenues, contributions, long-term commitments, unfunded liabilities, temporary interfund borrowings, the status of labor agreements, and the status of other funds. Deviations from the standards must be explained, and may affect the interim certification.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer of subchapter 11 heading and article 1 heading and amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

3. Redesignation and amendment of last paragraph as subsection (c) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15481. Fund and Cash Balances.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:26.250049+00:00
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§ 15481. Fund and Cash Balances.

Projected county school service fund balances will be positive at the end of the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years and the projected county school service fund cash balance will be positive at the end of the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15482. Fund Balance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4352A7134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:29.957397+00:00
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§ 15482. Fund Balance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 1240(j), Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15487. Other Revenues. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I436C70A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:48.533821+00:00
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§ 15487. Other Revenues. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section heading and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer of section and amendment of Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15488. Salaries and Benefits.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I436F7DE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 15488. Salaries and Benefits.

(a) Projected total salaries and benefits for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years has not changed by more than five percent since budget adoption.

(b) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15489. Other Revenues and Expenditures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4373C3A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:56.064605+00:00
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§ 15489. Other Revenues and Expenditures.

(a) Projected operating revenues (including federal, other state and other local) or expenditures (including books and supplies, and services and other operating) for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years, have not changed by more than five percent since budget adoption.

(b) Changes that exceed five percent in any major object category must be explained.

(c) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15490. Facilities Maintenance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I437830734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:59.641517+00:00
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§ 15490. Facilities Maintenance.

(a) Identify changes that have occurred since budget adoption in the projected contributions for facilities maintenance funding as required pursuant to Education Code section 17070.75, or in how the county office is providing adequately to preserve the functionality of its facilities for their normal life in accordance with Education Code sections 52066(d)(1) and 17002(d)(1).

(b) For purposes of this section, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17002, 17070.75, 33128 and 52066, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15491. Fund Balance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I437B8BD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:42:03.362902+00:00
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§ 15491. Fund Balance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 1240(j), Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15492. Cash Balance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I437DFCD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:42:07.056050+00:00
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§ 15492. Cash Balance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33127, 33129 and 1240(j), Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15483. Reserves.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6DBA2E30E63411EEBD44D8D39AB4AC7F
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:33.639606+00:00
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§ 15483. Reserves.

(a) Available reserves for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years are not less than the following percentages or amounts as applied to total expenditures and other financing uses:

the greater of 5% or $80,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of less than $7,073,000.

the greater of 4% or $354,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of $7,073,000 through $17,684,999.

the greater of 3% or $707,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of $17,685,000 through $79,581,000.

the greater of 2% or $2,387,000 for counties with total expenditures and other financing uses of over $79,581,000.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the County School Service Fund and the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the County School Service Fund.

(2) A county office of education that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

(3) The dollar amounts are to be adjusted annually by the prior year statutory cost-of-living adjustment calculated pursuant to Education Code section 2574, rounded to the nearest thousand.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(3) and amendment of Note filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1), (b)(3) and Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15484. Deficit Spending.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE6D37650E63411EE8F71A9A25DC8B11C
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:37.471835+00:00
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§ 15484. Deficit Spending.

(a) Unrestricted deficit spending (total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses is greater than total unrestricted revenues and other financing sources) as a percentage of total unrestricted expenditures and other financing uses, has not exceeded one-third of the county office's available reserves as a percentage of total expenditures and other financing uses in any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years.

(b) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply:

(1) Available reserves are the unrestricted amounts in the Reserve for Economic Uncertainties, the Stabilization Arrangement, and the Unassigned/Unappropriated accounts in the County School Service Fund and the Special Reserve Fund for Other Than Capital Outlay Projects. Available reserves will be reduced by any negative ending balances in restricted resources in the County School Service Fund.

(2) A county office of education that serves as the AU of a SELPA may exclude from its expenditures the distribution of funds to its participating members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Section 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Repealer of article 2 heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15485. Average Daily Attendance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB0752860E63411EEBD44D8D39AB4AC7F
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:41.066035+00:00
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§ 15485. Average Daily Attendance.

(a) Projected countywide ADA has not changed for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years by more than two percent since budget adoption.

(b) Projected funded ADA for county operated programs has not changed for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years by more than two percent since budget adoption.

(c) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 1205 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15486. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/ID27FE8F0E63411EEBD44D8D39AB4AC7F
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:41:44.835872+00:00
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§ 15486. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Revenue.

(a) Projected LCFF revenue for any of the current fiscal year or two subsequent fiscal years, has not changed by more than two percent since budget adoption.

(b) For purposes of this section, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2574, 2575 and 33128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-91; operative 7-1-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only and exempt from Government Code section 11343 under Education Code section 3313 (Register 92, No. 10).

2. Amendment of Note filed 10-5-2000; operative 11-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 3313 (Register 2000, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2001; operative 9-19-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2001, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

6. Amendment of Note filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 14. School Finance* > Subchapter 9. Criteria and Standards for County Office of Education Budgets and Interim Reports > Article 2. Interim Report Review > § 15493. Supplemental Information.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:42:10.906985+00:00
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§ 15493. Supplemental Information.

(a) County offices of education shall provide supplemental information in the following general areas:

(1) Provide the methodology and assumptions used to estimate ADA, enrollment, revenues, expenditures, reserves and fund balance, and multiyear commitments (including cost-of-living adjustments).

(2) Provide information on additional indicators as requested.

(b) County offices of education shall provide supplemental information in the following specific areas:

(1) Contingent Liabilities. Identify any known or contingent liabilities from financial or program audits, state compliance reviews, litigation, etc., that have occurred since budget adoption that may impact the budget.

(2) Use of One-Time Revenues for Ongoing Expenditures. Identify the ongoing county school service fund (CSSF) expenditures funded by one time revenues that have changed by more than five percent since budget adoption. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(3) Contingent Revenues. Identify projected revenues for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years that are contingent on reauthorization by the local government, special legislation, or other definitive act (e.g., parcel taxes). If any of these revenues are dedicated for ongoing expenses, explain how the revenues will be replaced or the expenditures reduced.

(4) Contributions. Provide information regarding contributions as follows:

(A) Identify projected contributions from unrestricted resources in the CSSF to restricted resources in the CSSF for the current year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if contributions have changed by more than $20,000 and more than five percent since budget adoption. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(B) Identify projected transfers to or from the CSSF to cover operating deficits in either the CSSF or any other fund for the current year and two subsequent fiscal years. Provide an explanation if transfers have changed by more than $20,000 and more than five percent since budget adoption. (For this purpose, the first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; the second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(C) Identify capital project cost overruns that have occurred since budget adoption that may impact the CSSF budget. (For this purpose, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(5) Long-Term Commitments. Provide information regarding long-term commitments as follows:

(A) Identify all existing and new multiyear commitments (include multiyear commitments, multiyear debt agreements, and new programs or contracts that result in long-term obligations) and their annual required payment, for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years.

(B) Explain how any increase in annual payments will be funded. Also explain how any decrease to funding sources used to pay long-term commitments will be replaced.

(6) Unfunded Liabilities. Identify any changes in estimates for unfunded liabilities since budget adoption, and indicate whether the changes are the result of a new actuarial valuation. (For this purpose, first interim reports will be compared to adopted budgets; second interim reports will be compared to first interim projections.)

(7) Temporary Interfund Borrowings. Identify projected temporary borrowings between funds (refer to Education Code section 42603).

(8) Status of Labor Agreements. Analyze the status of all employee labor agreements, including the following:

(A) Identify new labor agreements that have been ratified since budget adoption, as well as new commitments provided as part of previously ratified multiyear agreements; and include all contracts, including all administrator contracts (and including all compensation). For new agreements, indicate the date of the required board meeting.

(B) Compare the increase in new commitments to the projected increase in ongoing revenues, and explain how these commitments will be funded in future fiscal years.

(C) If salary and benefit negotiations are not finalized, upon settlement with certificated or classified staff:

1. The county office of education must determine the cost of the settlement, including salaries, benefits, and any other agreements that change costs, and provide the CDE with an analysis of the cost of the settlement and its impact on the operating budget.

2. The CDE shall review the analysis relative to the criteria and standards, and may provide written comments to the president of the governing board and county superintendent of schools.

(9) Status of Other Funds. Analyze the status of other funds that may have negative fund balances at the end of the current fiscal year. If any other fund has a projected negative fund balance, prepare an interim report and multiyear projection for that fund. Explain plans for how and when the negative fund balance will be addressed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1240(l), 33127 and 33129, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33128 and 42603, Education Code; and Sections 3540.2 and 3547.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-13-2008; operative 6-12-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2008, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 2000, No. 40.

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), (b)(2) and (b)(4)(C) filed 12-4-2013; operative 12-4-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2013, No. 49).

3. Amendment of subsection (b)(8) filed 3-13-2024; operative 3-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 33131 (Register 2024, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 1. Food Sales by Student Organizations > § 15500. Food Sales in Elementary Schools.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I43BE13134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:43:12.205460+00:00
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§ 15500. Food Sales in Elementary Schools.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and Section 15501, no school providing kindergarten or any of grades one through eight shall permit the sale of food by pupil organizations if such school is participating in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, or Food Distribution program.

(b) The governing board of a school district or a county superintendent of schools may permit a student organization to sell not more than one food item per sale when all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The specific nutritious food item is approved by the governing board.

(2) The food sales do not begin until after the close of the regularly scheduled midday food service period.

(3) The sales during the regular school day are not of food items prepared on the premises.

(4) There are no more than four such sales per year per school.

(5) The food item sold is a dessert type food, such as pastry, ice cream or fruit.

(6) The food item sold is not one sold in the food service program at that school during that school day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 1: Sections 33031 and 48931, Education Code.

History

1. New Division 15 (Article 1, Sections 15500-15501) filed 1-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 3).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 1. Food Sales by Student Organizations > § 15501. Sales in High Schools and Junior High Schools.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:43:15.927661+00:00
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§ 15501. Sales in High Schools and Junior High Schools.

The governing board of any district or a county superintendent of schools maintaining a high school or a junior high school may permit an organization consisting solely of pupils of such school to sell food items during or after the regular school day if the following conditions are met:

(a) The specific nutritious food items are approved by the governing board.

(b) A student organization or organizations may be approved to sell food at any time during the school day, including the regularly scheduled food service period(s), as provided in (1) and/or (2):

(1) Only one such organization each school day selling no more than three types of food or beverage items such as confections, popcorn, nuts, fruit, or soft drinks; and/or

(2) Any one or more student organizations may conduct no more than four food sales of any food items during a school year in each school, but such sales shall be held on the same four days for any or all organizations.

(c) The sales during the regular school day are not of food prepared on the premises.

(d) The food items sold during the regular school day are not those sold by the district in the food service program at that school during that school day.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 2. Mandatory Meals for Needy Pupils > § 15511. Plan of Operation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I43C8E8834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:43:26.159324+00:00
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§ 15511. Plan of Operation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: Section 49555, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 2. Mandatory Meals for Needy Pupils > § 15510. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC454B6F0191111F0BB8EF275539EE79D
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:43:22.503716+00:00
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§ 15510. Definitions.

As used in this article:

(a) A nutritionally adequate meal is a breakfast or lunch which meets the requirements of section 49531 of the Education Code and the federal National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act.

(b) A pupil is determined to meet the definition of a “needy pupil” when:

(1) They are eligible for free meals because their household is at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget for such family size, or

(2) They are eligible for reduced-price meals because their household is above 130 percent and at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget for such family size.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49492 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. Section 1758.

History

1. New Article 2 (§§ 15510, 15511) filed 2-25-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 9).

2. Repealer and new subsection (d) filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 3. Nutrition Education [Repealed] > § 15530. Scope of Article. [Repealed]
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§ 15530. Scope of Article. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 3: Sections 33031 and 49534, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 3 (Sections 15530-15535) filed 4-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of article 3 (sections 15530-15535) and section filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 3. Nutrition Education [Repealed] > § 15531. Eligibility. [Repealed]
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§ 15531. Eligibility. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

3. Repealer filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 3. Nutrition Education [Repealed] > § 15532. Procedure for Filing an Application. [Repealed]
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§ 15532. Procedure for Filing an Application. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 3. Nutrition Education [Repealed] > § 15533. Criteria for Approving Applications. [Repealed]
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§ 15533. Criteria for Approving Applications. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 3. Nutrition Education [Repealed] > § 15534. Procedure for Funding. [Repealed]
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§ 15534. Procedure for Funding. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 3. Nutrition Education [Repealed] > § 15535. Procedure for Project Management. [Repealed]
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§ 15535. Procedure for Project Management. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

2. Repealer filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15560. Requirements for Special Breakfast. [Repealed]
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§ 15560. Requirements for Special Breakfast. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 9-26-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15561. Modification of Nutrition Requirements. [Repealed]
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§ 15561. Modification of Nutrition Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15550. Scope.
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§ 15550. Scope.

This article is applicable to school lunch and breakfast programs operated by child nutrition entities under agreements made with the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49531, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. sections 210.7, 220.7 and 220.10.

History

1. New Article 4 (§§ 15550-15565) filed 5-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 22).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15551. Definitions.
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§ 15551. Definitions.

As used in this article:

(a) “Agreement” means the School Lunch Program Application-Agreement or the School Breakfast Program Application-Agreement between the child nutrition entity and the California Department of Education (CDE) for operation of a school lunch and/or breakfast program, also referred to as the Permanent Single Agreement.

(b) “Breakfast program” means a program operated by a child nutrition entity to provide pupils with a nutritionally adequate breakfast.

(c) “Child nutrition entity” means a school food authority, which is defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations sections 210.2, 215.2, 220.2, 225.2, and 250.2, that is a public or private nonprofit organization's legal governing body that:

(1) Is responsible for the administration of one or more schools;

(2) Has legal authority to operate and has been approved to operate a child nutrition program as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations parts 210, 215, 220, 225 and 250; and

(3) Has legal authority to enter into an agreement with the CDE.

(d) “Child nutrition program” means any federally-funded nutrition programs administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and CDE according to the National School Lunch Act of 1946 (Public Law [P.L.] 79-396), as amended, and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-642), as amended, and Education Code sections 49490 through 49536, 49547 through 49564.5, and 49570 through 49571 as applicable, and section 48931. Specifically, child nutrition programs include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), NSLP Afterschool Meal Supplements Program, NSLP Seamless Summer Option, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Food Distribution Program, and Summer Food Service Program.

(e) “Department” means the California Department of Education.

(f) “Lunch program” means a program operated by a child nutrition entity to provide pupils with a nutritionally adequate lunch.

(g) “Nutritionally adequate breakfast” means a breakfast that meets or exceeds minimum food and nutrition requirements pursuant to section 15559.

(h) “Nutritionally adequate lunch” means a lunch that meets or exceeds minimum food and nutrition requirements pursuant to section 15558.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49531, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.2, 210.10, 220.2 and 220.8.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (g) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-26-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), new subsections (c)(1)-(3) and amendment of subsection (d) and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15552. Authority.
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§ 15552. Authority.

Pursuant to section 49531 of the Education Code, any child nutrition entity may apply to the Department for all available federal and state funds for the purpose of providing a nutritionally adequate breakfast or lunch or both to pupils each school day. A State Child Nutrition Fund is created and continuously appropriated to the Department pursuant to section 41311 of the Education Code for the purpose of providing financial assistance, subject to the availability of funds, for the administration and operation of child nutrition programs at the state and local levels.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. sections 210.7, 220.7 and 220.10.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15553. Administration.
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§ 15553. Administration.

The Department shall be responsible for administration of child nutrition programs authorized by state law, the National School Lunch Act, and/or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49512 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. sections 210.3 and 220.3.

1. Change without regulatory effect adding Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15554. Agreements.
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§ 15554. Agreements.

(a) To participate, the Department shall enter into a written agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to accept responsibility for the administration of child nutrition programs at the state level.

(b) To participate, each child nutrition entity shall enter into a written permanent single agreement with the Department to accept responsibility for operation of a school lunch and/or breakfast program.

(1) Agreement forms, provided by the Department, shall be submitted by the child nutrition entity to the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the commencement date of school lunch and/or breakfast program operations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. sections 210.3, 210.9, 220.3, 220.7 and 235.3.

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15555. Eligibility.
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§ 15555. Eligibility.

Each child nutrition entity shall be eligible for state and federal meal reimbursement after completing and submitting a School Lunch Program Application-Agreement and/or a School Breakfast Program Application-Agreement to the Department and upon receiving approval of the application-agreement(s).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. sections 210.3, 210.9 and 220.7.

1. Change without regulatory effect adding Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15556. Payment of Claims.
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§ 15556. Payment of Claims.

(a) Each child nutrition entity shall submit a claim for reimbursement to the Department within 60 days after the close of each claim month.

(b) As a courtesy, if a child nutrition entity has not filed a claim within 50 days following the close of any claim month, the department may notify the entity of the approaching deadline to file such claim.

(c) Each child nutrition entity failing to submit a claim within 60 days after the close of any calendar month shall forfeit reimbursement for such month, unless otherwise authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.8 and 220.11.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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§ 15557. Responsibilities of Child Nutrition Entities.

Responsibilities of child nutrition entities shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Development and implementation of goals and objectives to provide pupils with high quality food service programs.

(b) Implementation of policies, regulations and guidelines established by the Department for the management and operation of child nutrition programs.

(c) Planning, management and supervision of programs to ensure that food service programs will become an integral part of the total educational program.

(d) Maintenance of records, preparation of reports, and submission of claims as required by state and federal regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. sections 210.7, 210.8, 210.10, 210.14, 220.8 and 220.11.

1. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, ti8le 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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§ 15558. Requirements for Nutritionally Adequate Lunch.

(a) A nutritionally adequate lunch shall contain components that meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National School Lunch Program requirements for a five-day school week that is contained in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c) as amended by 89 FR 31962, April 25, 2024, which is hereby incorporated by reference, as set forth in the following tables:

Amount of Food a per Week (Minimum per Day)

Food	Grades K-5	Grades 6-8	Grades 9-12

Fruits (cups) b	2 1/2 (1/2)	2 1/2 (1/2)	5(1)
Vegetables (cups) b	3 3/4 (3/4)	3 3/4 (3/4)	5(1)
Dark Green c	1/2	1/2	1/2
Red/Orange c	3/4	3/4	1 1/4
Beans, Peas, and Lentils c	1/2	1/2	1/2
Starchy c	1/2	1/2	1/2
Other Vegetables c, d	1/2	1/2	3/4
Additional Vegetables to Reach Total	1	1	1 1/2
Grains (ounce equivalents) e	8-9 (1)	8-10 (1)	10-12 (2)
Meats/Meat Alternatives (ounce equivalents) f	8-10 (1)	9-10 (1)	10-12 (2)
Fluid milk (cups) g	5 (1)	5 (1)	5 (1)

a Food items included in each group and subgroup and amount equivalents.

b Minimum creditable serving is 1/8 cup. One-quarter cup of dried fruit counts as one-half cup of fruit; one cup of leafy greens counts as one-half cup of vegetables. No more than half of the fruit or vegetable offerings may be in the form of juice. All juice must be 100 percent full-strength.

c Larger amounts of these vegetables may be served.

d This subgroup consists of “Other Vegetables” as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(ii)(E), which is hereby incorporated by reference. For the purposes of the National School Lunch Program, the “Other Vegetables” requirement may be met with any additional amounts from the dark green, red/orange, and beans, peas, and lentils vegetable subgroups as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(ii), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

e Minimum creditable serving is 0.25 ounce equivalent. At least 80 percent of grains offered weekly (by ounce equivalents) must be whole grain-rich as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(iii)(A) which is hereby incorporated by reference and the remaining grain items offered must be enriched. School food authorities and schools that are tribally operated, operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, and that serve primarily American Indian or Alaska Native children, may serve any vegetable, including vegetables such as breadfruit, prairie turnips, plantains, sweet potatoes, and yams, to meet the grains component as per 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(3)(ii), which is hereby incorporated by reference. By July 1, 2025, breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(iii)(B) which is hereby incorporated by reference.

f Minimum creditable serving is 0.25 ounce equivalent. By July 1, 2025, yogurt must contain no more than 12 grams of added sugars per 6 ounces (2 grams of added sugars per ounce) as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(iv)(C).

g Minimum creditable serving is 8 fluid ounces. All fluid milk must be fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1 percent fat or less) and must meet the requirements in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(d), which is hereby incorporated by reference, including by July 1, 2025, flavored milk must contain no more than 10 grams of added sugars per 8 fluid ounces.

Dietary Specifications: Daily Amount Based on the Average for a 5-Day Week [FNh] that is contained in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c) as amended by 89 FR 31962, April 25, 2024, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Dietary Specifications	Grades K-5	Grades 6-8	Grades 9-12

Min-Max Calories (kcal)	550-650	600-700	750-850
Saturated Fat (percent of total calories)	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent
Added Sugars (percent of total calories)	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent
Sodium Limit: In place through June 30, 2027 [milligrams ()]	Less than or equal to 1,110 mg	Less than or equal to 1,225 mg	Less than or equal to 1,280 mg
Sodium Limit: Must be implemented by July 1, 2027	Less than or equal to 935 mg	Less than or equal to 1,035 mg	Less than or equal to 1,080 mg

[FNh]

By July 1, 2027, schools must meet the dietary specification for added sugars. Schools must meet the sodium limits by the dates specified in this chart. Discretionary sources of calories may be added to the meal pattern if within the dietary specifications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49531.1, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Section 210.10.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-26-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-3-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 7-29-2025 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2025, No. 31).

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§ 15559. Requirements for Nutritionally Adequate Breakfast.

(a) A nutritionally adequate breakfast shall contain components that meet the USDA School Breakfast Program requirement for a five-day school week contained in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 220.8(c) as amended by 89 FR 31962, April 25, 2024, which is hereby incorporated by reference, as set forth in the following tables:

Amount of Food a per Week (Minimum per Day)

Food	Grades K-5	Grades 6-8	Grades 9-12

Fruits (cups) b	5 (1)	5 (1)	5 (1)
Vegetables (cups) b	0	0	0
Grains or Meats/Meat Alternates (ounce equivalents) c	7-10 (1)	8-10 (1)	9-10 (2)
Fluid milk (cups) d	5 (1)	5 (1)	5 (1)

a Food items included in each group and subgroup and amount equivalents.

b Minimum creditable serving is one-eighth cup. Schools must offer 1 cup of fruit daily and 5 cups of fruit weekly. Schools may substitute vegetables for fruit at breakfast as described in 7 Code of Federal Regulations sections 220.8(c)(2)(i) and (ii), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

c Minimum creditable serving is 0.25 ounce equivalents. Schools may offer grains, meats/meat alternates, or a combination of both to meet the daily and weekly ounce equivalents for this combined component. At least 80 percent of grains offered weekly at breakfast must be whole grain-rich as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.2, which is hereby incorporated by reference, and the remaining grain items offered must be enriched. School food authorities and schools that are tribally operated, operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, and that serve primarily American Indian or Alaska Native children, may serve any vegetable, including vegetables such as breadfruit, prairie turnips, plantains, sweet potatoes, and yams, to meet the grains and meats/meat alternatives component as per 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 220.8(c)(3)(ii), which is hereby incorporated by reference. By July 1, 2025, breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce, per 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 220.8(c)(2)(iii)(B), which is incorporated by reference. By July 1, 2025, yogurt must contain no more than 12 grams of added sugars per 6 ounces (2 grams of added sugars per ounce) per 7 Code of Federal Regulations 220.8(c)(2)(iv)(C), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

d Minimum creditable serving is 8 fluid ounces. All fluid milk must be fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1 percent fat or less) and must meet the requirements in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 220.8(d), which is hereby incorporated by reference, including by July 1, 2025, flavored milk must contain no more than 10 grams of added sugars per 8 fluid ounces.

Dietary Specifications: Daily Amount Based on the Average for a 5-Day Week [FNe], [FNf] contained in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 220.8(c) as amended by 89 FR 31962, April 25, 2024, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Dietary Specifications	Grades K-5	Grades 6-8	Grades 9-12

Min-Max Calories (kcal)	350-500	400-550	450-600
Saturated Fat (percent of total calories)	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent
Added Sugars (percent of total calories)	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent	Less than 10 percent
Sodium Limit: in place through June 30, 2027 (milligrams)	Less than or equal to 540 mg	Less than or equal to 600 mg	Less than or equal to 640 mg
Sodium Limit: Must be implemented by July 1, 2027 (milligrams)	Less than or equal to 485 mg	Less than or equal to 535 mg	Less than or equal to 570 mg

[FNe]

By July 1, 2027, school must meet the dietary specification for added sugars.

[FNf]

Schools must meet the sodium limits by the dates specified in this chart. Discretionary sources of calories may be added to the meal pattern if within the dietary specifications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49531.1, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Section 220.8.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-26-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 39).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-3-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 49).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 7-29-2025 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15560. Fluid Milk Substitutions.
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§ 15560. Fluid Milk Substitutions.

(a) For the purposes of this article, a fluid milk substitute is defined as a nondairy beverage that provides the nutrients as listed in the table below and is fortified in accordance with the fortification guidelines issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:

Nutrient	Per Cup (8 Fluid Ounces)
Calcium	276 milligrams (mg)
Protein	8 grams
Vitamin A	150 micrograms retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin D	2.5 micrograms
Magnesium	24 mg
Phosphorus	222 mg
Potassium	349 mg
Riboflavin	0.44 mg
Vitamin B-12	1.1 micrograms

(b) A child nutrition entity must offer fluid milk substitutions to a student for disability reasons or medical needs when it receives a Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations for that student, which has been completed and signed by a Registered Dietitian or State of California licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner licensed to practice in the State of California.

(c) A child nutrition entity may offer fluid milk substitutes for non-disability reasons to a student who cannot consume fluid milk due to medical and special dietary needs, religious or moral convictions, or personal preference, when the student's parent or guardian completes, signs, and returns the Parental Request for a Fluid Milk Substitution for School-Age Children form (SNP Rev. 12/24), which is incorporated by reference.

(d) A child nutrition entity must inform the CDE if any of its schools choose to offer fluid milk substitutes other than for students with disabilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49531.1, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.10 and 220.8.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-26-2019; operative 1-1-2020 (Register 2019, No. 39).

2. New section filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15). For prior history, see Register 2019, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15562. Meals Eligible for Reimbursement.
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§ 15562. Meals Eligible for Reimbursement.

For purpose of meal reimbursement:

(a) Federal and/or state reimbursement may be claimed for:

(1) Lunches which meet requirements of section 15558.

(2) Breakfasts which meet requirements of section 15559.

(b) Federal and state reimbursements may be claimed for substitutions made, due to medical reasons, for any food components required by sections 15558 and 15559, provided that such substitutions are recommended by a Registered Dietitian or authorized by a State of California licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, in writing, and such authorizations are on file at the school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.10, 220.8, 220.23 and 225.16.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15563. Meal Requirement for Needy Students. [Repealed]
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§ 15563. Meal Requirement for Needy Students. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15564. Reimbursement Procedure.
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§ 15564. Reimbursement Procedure.

(a) Eligible child nutrition entities may submit claims to the Department for reimbursement of each lunch and breakfast served to pupils provided such lunch and/or breakfast qualifies for reimbursement pursuant to section 15562. Claims are to be submitted in accordance with the provisions of section 15556.

(b) Claims shall be computed by: multiplying the total number of meals served to students in each reimbursement category by the current meal reimbursement rate.

(c) Reimbursement claims shall be submitted via the Child Nutrition and Information Payment System (CNIPS) and conforming to 7 C.F.R. section 210.8(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49551, Education Code. Reference 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.7, 210.8 and 220.11.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 4. School Lunch and Breakfast Programs > § 15565. Notification of Changes in Reimbursement Rates.
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§ 15565. Notification of Changes in Reimbursement Rates.

Prior to August 31, the Department shall notify child nutrition entities regarding federal and state reimbursement rates for the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49536, 49551 and 49559, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.4, 210.7 and 220.4.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect adding Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 5. California Fresh Start Pilot Program [Repealed] > § 15566. Purpose and Scope. [Repealed]
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§ 15566. Purpose and Scope. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49565.8, Education Code. Reference: Section 49565, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 15566-15569) and section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer of article 5 (sections 15566-15569) and repealer of section by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2006, No. 29).

3. New article 5 (sections 15566-15569) and section filed 7-21-2006 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2006 (Register 2006, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2006 order transmitted to OAL 7-19-2006 and filed 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 35).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 5 (sections 15566-15568) and section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 5. California Fresh Start Pilot Program [Repealed] > § 15567. Definitions. [Repealed]
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§ 15567. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49565.8, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49534 and 49565, Education Code; and Title 7 CFR Parts 220.

History

1. New section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2006, No. 29).

3. New section filed 7-21-2006 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2006 (Register 2006, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2006 order, including amendment of subsections (e), (j), (o) and (u), transmitted to OAL 7-19-2006 and filed 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 35).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 5. California Fresh Start Pilot Program [Repealed] > § 15568. Requirements for Participation. [Repealed]
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§ 15568. Requirements for Participation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49565.8, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49565, 49565.1, 49565.2, 49565.3, 49565.4 and 49565.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2006, No. 29).

3. New section filed 7-21-2006 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2006 (Register 2006, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2006 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 7-19-2006 and filed 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 35).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 5. California Fresh Start Pilot Program [Repealed] > § 15569. Strategies. [Repealed]
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§ 15569. Strategies. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 49565.8, Education Code. Reference: Section 49565.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-16-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-16-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-14-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2006, No. 29).

3. New section filed 7-21-2006 as an emergency; operative 7-21-2006 (Register 2006, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-20-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-21-2006 order, including repealer of section, transmitted to OAL 7-19-2006 and filed 8-30-2006 (Register 2006, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 6. Competitive Foods > § 15575. Definitions for Foods.
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§ 15575. Definitions for Foods.

As used in this article:

(a) “Competitive foods” means all food and beverages other than meals reimbursed under programs authorized by the federal Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (Public Law 113-79) and the federal Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. section 1771 et seq.) available for sale to pupils on the school campus during the school day.

(b) “Dairy” means a food made from milk with the exception of cheese packaged for individual sale.

(c) “Entree item” means a food generally regarded as the primary food in a meal and is either:

(1) A combination food of meat or meat alternate and whole grain-rich food, or

(2) A combination of meat or meat alternate and vegetable or fruit; or

(3) A meat or meat alternate alone with the exception of nuts, nut or seed butters, seed, low-fat or reduced-fat cheese, yogurt and meat snacks (such as dried beef jerky) or

(4) A grain only, whole-grain rich entree that is served as the main dish of the School Breakfast Program reimbursable meal

(d) “Exempt foods” means nuts, nut butters, seeds, seed butters, reduced-fat cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese packaged for individual sale, fruits, vegetables that have not been deep fried, seafood, eggs, a dried fruit and nut and seed combination, dried fruit containing added sugar only if the added sugar is part of the dehydration process or added as dextrose to prevent caking and maintain flowability, and canned or frozen fruit containing no added sugar other than 100 percent fruit juice.

(e) “Meat/meat alternates,” “grain/breads,” “vegetables and “fruits” mean those described in the USDA's Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs sections 1, 2, and 3, as updated on February 28, 2020, and section 4, as updated on May 31, 2022, which are incorporated by reference.

(f) “Non-exempt foods” means foods other than nuts, nut butters, seeds, seed butters, reduced-fat or part-skim mozzarella cheese packaged for individual sale, fruits, vegetables that have not been deep fried, seafood, eggs, a dried fruit and nut and seed combination, dried fruit containing added sugar only if the added sugar is part of the dehydration process or added as dextrose to prevent caking and maintain flowability, and canned or frozen fruit containing no added sugar other than 100 percent fruit juice.

(g) “Whole grain” means, but is not limited to, whole wheat flour, graham flour, cracked wheat, crushed wheat, wheat berries, entire wheat flour, whole durum flour, whole oats, oat groats, oatmeal, rolled oats, whole corn, whole grain cornmeal, popcorn, brown rice, brown rice flour, wild rice, whole rye, whole rye flour, dehulled barley, dehulled barley flour, whole grain barley, whole grain barley flour, buckwheat groats, whole buckwheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), whole millet, whole millet flour, whole quinoa, whole quinoa flour, whole spelt, whole spelt flour, whole sorghum (milo), whole sorghum flour, whole triticale, whole triticale flour.

(h) “Whole grain rich food item” means:

(1) For purchased grain or bread products:

(A) A product that contains the following statement: “Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers”, or

(B) The first listed grain ingredient is a whole grain, or

(C) If the first listed ingredient is not specifically identified as a whole grain, documentation has been obtained within the previous 12 months from the manufacturer that lists whole grains, which, when combined, shall represent at least 50 percent of the weight of the total grains in the product.

(2) For grain or bread products prepared by schools:

(A) The weight of the whole grains shall represent at least 50 percent of the total grain weight of the product and any remaining grains are enriched.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49430, 49431 and 49431.2, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.11 and 220.12.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 15575-15578) and section filed 8-4-2008; operative 9-3-2008 (Register 2008, No. 32).

2. Amendment of article 6 heading, section and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 6. Competitive Foods > § 15576. Definitions for Beverages.
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§ 15576. Definitions for Beverages.

As used in this article:

(a) “Beverage” means any potable liquid.

(b) “Electrolyte replacement beverage” means a potable liquid that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Lists water as the first ingredient;

(2) Contains no more than 2.1 grams of added sweetener per fluid ounce;

(3) Contains at least 10 milligrams but no more than 150 milligrams of sodium per 8 ounces;

(4) Contains at least 10 milligrams but no more than 90 milligrams of potassium per 8 ounces;

(5) Contains no added caffeine; and

(6) Contains no more than 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces in a maximum serving size of 12 fluid ounces or contains less than 5 calories per 8 fluid ounces in a maximum serving size of 20 fluid ounces.

(c) “Flavored water” means potable water that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Contains no added sweetener;

(2) Contains no caffeine;

(3) Contains no more than 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces in a maximum serving size of 12 fluid ounces or contains less than 5 calories per 8 fluid ounces in a maximum serving size of 20 fluid ounces; and

(4) Contains non-caloric fruit flavoring or fruit essence, or fruit infused, or natural flavors.

(d) “Flavored carbonated water” means flavored water, as defined in this section, with carbonation added.

(e) “Milk” means cow's or goat's milk that:

(1) Contains Vitamin A and Vitamin Ds;

(2) Contains no added sweeteners exceeding 28 grams of total sugars per 8 ounces until June 30, 2025;

(3) Beginning July 1, 2025, contains no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8 fluid ounce or 15 grams of added sugar per 12 fluid ounce serving; and

(4) Is one-percent fat milk or nonfat milk.

(f) “Non-dairy milk” alternative (e.g., rice milk, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk) means a beverage that:

(1) Contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D and at least 276 mg of calcium per 8 ounces;

(2) Contains no added sweeteners exceeding 28 grams of total sugars per 8 ounces until June 30, 2025;

(3) Beginning July 1, 2025, contains no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 8 fluid ounces or 35 grams of total sugars per 12 fluid ounces serving; and

(4) Contains no more than 3 grams of fat per 8 ounces.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49431.5, Education Code; Sections 38181, 38191 and 38211, Food and Agricultural Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.10, 210.11 and 220.12.

History

1. New section filed 8-4-2008; operative 9-3-2008 (Register 2008, No. 32).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 6. Competitive Foods > § 15577. Food and Beverages Restrictions.
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§ 15577. Food and Beverages Restrictions.

As used in this article:

(a) “Caloric restriction” means:

(1) In elementary schools, no more than 200 calories per competitive food item.

(2) In middle, junior, or high schools:

(A) No more than 200 calories per competitive food snack item;

(B) No more than 400 calories per competitive food entrée item sold the day of or the day after it appears on the federally reimbursable meal program menu; and

(C) No more than 350 calories per competitive food entrée item that is not sold the day of or day after it appears on the federally reimbursable meal program menu.

(b) “Fat restriction” means no more than 35 percent of calories from fat.

(c) “Saturated fat restriction” means less than 10 percent calories from saturated fat.

(d) “Sodium restriction” means no more than 200 milligrams per snack item or no more than 480 milligrams per entrée item.

(e) “Sugar” means all free mono- and disaccharides, such as glucose, fructose, lactose, and sucrose.

(f) “Sugar restriction” means no more than 35 percent sugar by weight.

(g) “Trans fat restriction” means less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49430, 49431 and 49431.2, Education Code; 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.10, 210.11, 220.8 and 220.12; and 21 C.F.R. Section 101.9.

History

1. New section filed 8-4-2008; operative 9-3-2008 (Register 2008, No. 32).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 6. Competitive Foods > § 15578. Sale of Food Items.
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§ 15578. Sale of Food Items.

(a) Any food items appearing together on a menu and sold together as if they were a single food item, and typically combined for simultaneous consumption (e.g., pita with hummus, salad with dressing, chicken patty on a bun), shall be considered as one item for compliance. These food items shall meet the definitions set forth in section 15577.

(b) All non-exempt food items for sale shall meet the definitions set forth in section 15577.

(c) A food item for sale containing non-exempted foods or ingredients combined with exempted foods shall meet the definitions for non-exempted foods set forth in section 15577.

(d) A food item for sale containing solely a mix of exempted foods is exempt from the definitions for fat and saturated fat, asset forth in section 15577.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 49430, 49431 and 49431.2, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.10, 210.11, 220.8 and 220.12.

History

1. New section filed 8-4-2008; operative 9-3-2008 (Register 2008, No. 32).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 7. Complaint Procedures > § 15580. Scope.
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§ 15580. Scope.

(a) This article applies to complaints alleging that a local educational agency (LEA) or a program operator that is not an LEA has violated a law or regulation relating to Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) established pursuant to Education Code sections 49490 through 49536, 49547 through 49564.5 and 49570 through 49590 and the National School Lunch Program, title 42 of the United States Code (42 U.S.C.) sections 1751 through 1769j; Summer Food Service Program, 42 U.S.C. 1761; Special Milk Program, 42 U.S.C. 1772; School Breakfast Program, 42 U.S.C. 1773; and Food Distribution Program, 42 U.S.C. 1791.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.19, 215.11, 220.13, 225.11 and 250.15.

History

1. New article 7 (sections 15580-15584) and section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 15. Child Nutrition Programs > Subchapter 1. Food Sales, Food Service, and Nutrition Education > Article 7. Complaint Procedures > § 15581. Process for Filing a Complaint.
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§ 15581. Process for Filing a Complaint.

(a) An organization or individual may file a complaint described in section 15580 by phone, email or letter.

(b) A complaint filed on behalf of an individual student may only be filed by the student or the student's duly authorized representative.

(c) The complaint must be submitted within one year from the date the alleged violation occurred.

(d) The complaint must include:

(1) A statement that an LEA or a program operator that is not an LEA has violated a law or regulation relating to the CNP;

(2) The facts on which the statement is based;

(3) The name of the LEA or program operator that is not an LEA and/or specific site the allegations are made against;

(4) The contact information of the complainant; and

(5) If alleging violations regarding a specific child, the name of the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.19, 215.11, 220.13, 225.11 and 250.15.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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§ 15582. Referring Complaint Issues to Other Agencies.

Allegations of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability will be referred to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) per the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Instruction 113-1 and Memo Code CRD 01-2022.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.19, 215.11, 220.13, 225.11 and 250.15.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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§ 15583. LEA Investigation Procedures; Appeal.

(a) The LEA shall investigate and prepare a written report in compliance with the requirements of section 4631.

(b) The complainant may appeal the LEA's written report to the CDE as provided in section 4632.

(c) Upon receipt of an appeal, the CDE shall comply with the requirements of section 4633.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.19, 215.11, 220.13, 225.11 and 250.15.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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§ 15584. Department Investigation Procedures; Appeal.

(a) The Department shall directly intervene when notified of complaints involving the following:

(1) Meal counting and claiming;

(2) Reimbursable meals;

(3) Eligibility of child; or

(4) Use of cafeteria funds and allowable expenses.

(b) The Department shall directly intervene when notified of complaints against a program operator that is not an LEA.

(c) The Department shall directly intervene when notified of complaints pursuant to Education Code section 49556 alleging a violation of Education Code sections 49550 through 49564.5.

(d) The following apply to the Department investigation:

(1) The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant to present information or evidence to support the allegation(s).

(2) The investigation shall include an opportunity for the LEA or program operator that is not an LEA to respond to the complaint.

(3) The investigation may include an on-site investigation, which may be unannounced, if deemed necessary.

(4) The CDE shall issue a written report within 90 days of receipt of the complaint, unless the CDE documents exceptional circumstances and informs the complainant. The report shall include a summary of the allegations in the complaint; a description of the general procedures of the investigation; citations of applicable law and regulations; findings of fact based on evidence gathered; conclusions of law; and, If merit is found in the complaint, corrective actions and a time line for completion.

(5) If the CDE disallows reimbursement, the CDE shall inform the LEA or program operator that is not an LEA of the right to appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Such an appeal must be postmarked within 15 calendar days of the date that the LEA or program operator that is not an LEA receives notice of denial of all or part of the claim for reimbursement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33315 and 49556, Education Code; and 7 C.F.R. Sections 210.19, 215.11, 220.13, 225.11 and 250.15.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 21).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(3) and Note filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).

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§ 16000. Approval of Contracts with Federal Agency.

The governing board of a school district shall not execute or complete any contract, agreement or arrangement with any agency of the Federal Government for any loan or advance to aid in financing the cost of architectural, engineering, and economic investigations and studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other action preliminary to school plant construction until the Bureau of School Facilities Planning, California Department of Education (CDE) shall have given said board its approval, in writing, of the school plant construction on account of which such loan or advance is desired as conforming to the over-all state policy for school plant construction.

Such approval shall include the following conditions:

(a) No payment due an architect or engineer under a contract between the governing board of a school district and the architect or engineer for the completion of preliminary plans which are subject to the approval of the Bureau of School Planning, CDE, shall be made from funds lent or advanced by any agency of the Federal Government until such preliminary plans bear the written approval of said bureau.

(b) No final payment for completion of plans and specifications by the architect and engineer under the contract between the school district and the architect and engineer from funds lent or advanced by any agency of the Federal Government shall be made without the written approval of the Department of General Services required by Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Part 23 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33113 and 33114, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 16000 and 16001) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph, subsection (a) and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 16001. Contracts with Federal Agency by School District or County Superintendent of Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33113, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33113 and 33114, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 16035. Definition of Terms.

(a) As used in this article, “historical inventory of equipment,” herein referred to as inventory, means a list, a card file, or electronic data-processed information containing the description, name, identification numbers and original cost of all items of district-owned equipment whose current market value exceeds $200 per item (or exceeds any lesser amount approved by the local governing board), the date of acquisition, the location of use, and the date and mode of disposal.

(b) Any other system in use in a school district on June 30, 1973, may be approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction after due consideration of the requirements and suggestions in the State manuals, Administration of School Risk Management Program and California School Accounting, 1976.

(c) Any “historical inventory of equipment” shall be a continuing record as provided in Section 16022(d) herein and shall not be subject to classification for retention or destruction until the inventory is superseded or until the equipment is removed from district ownership.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 2.5 (Sections 16035 and 16036); Section 35168, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2.5 (Sections 16035 and 16036) filed 3-22-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 12).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of Article 1 heading only filed 9-13-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 37).

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§ 16036. Listing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 35168, Education Code. Reference: Section 35168, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 heading and Section 16036 filed 9-13-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 37). shall be kept as a Class 3 record and shall be destroyed only in accordance with Section 16026.

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§ 16020. Definition of Records.

(a) As used in this article, “records” means all records, maps, books, papers, and documents of a school district required by law to be prepared or retained or which are prepared or retained as necessary or convenient to the discharge of official duty.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 35253, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35250-35255, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2 (§§ 16020-16030) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) filed 2-18-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 8).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

4. Amendment filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 16021. Scope of Chapter. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 16022. Classification of Records.

(a) Prior Year Records. Before January 1, the district superintendent (or a person designated by the district not employing a superintendent) shall review documents and papers originating during the prior school year and classify them as Class 1--Permanent, Class 2--Optional, or Class 3--Disposable.

(b) Continuing Records. Records of a continuing nature, i.e., active and useful for administrative, legal, fiscal, or other purposes over a period of years, shall not be classified until such usefulness has ceased. A pupil's cumulative record, if not transferred, is a continuing record until the pupil ceases to be enrolled in the district.

(c) Microfilm Copy. Whenever an original record is photographed, microphotographed, or otherwise reproduced on film, the copy thus made is hereby classified as Class 1--Permanent. The original record, unless classified as Class 2--Optional, may be classified as Class 3--Disposable and may then be destroyed in accordance with this chapter if the following conditions have been met:

(1) The reproduction was accurate in detail and on film of a type approved for permanent, photographic records by the United States Bureau of Standards.

(2) The superintendent has attached to or incorporated in the microfilm copy his signed and dated certification of compliance with the provisions of Section 1531 of the Evidence Code.

(3) The microfilm copy was placed in a conveniently accessible file, and provision was made for preserving permanently, examining and using same.

(d) Any “historical inventory of equipment” shall be a continuing record as provided in subdivision (b) and shall not be subject to classification for retention or destruction until the inventory is superseded or until the equipment is removed from district ownership.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 35253, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35168 and 35254, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 16023. Class 1--Permanent Records.

The original of each of the records listed in this section, or one exact copy thereof when the original is required by law to be filed with another agency, is a Class 1--Permanent record and shall be retained indefinitely, unless microfilmed in accordance with Section 16022(c).

(a) Annual Reports.

(1) Official budget.

(2) Financial report of all funds, including cafeteria and student body funds.

(3) Audit of all funds.

(4) Average daily attendance, including Period 1 and Period 2 reports.

(5) Other major annual reports, including:

(A) Those containing information relating to property, activities, financial condition, or transactions.

(B) Those declared by board minutes to be permanent.

(b) Official Actions.

(1) Minutes of the Board or Committees Thereof, including the text of a rule, regulation, policy, or resolution not set forth verbatim in the minutes but included therein by reference only.

(2) Elections, including the call, if any, for and the result (but not including detail documents, such as ballots) of an election called, conducted or canvassed by the governing board for a board member, his recall, issuance of bonds incurring any long-term liability, change in maximum tax rates, reorganization, or any other purpose.

(3) Records transmitted by another agency that pertain to that agency's action with respect to district reorganization.

(c) Personnel Records.

(1) Employees.

(A) All detail records relating to employment, assignment, amounts and dates of service rendered, termination or dismissal of an employee in any position, sick leave record, rate of compensation, salaries or wages paid, deductions or withholdings made and the person or agency to whom such amounts were paid. In lieu of the detail records, a complete proven summary payroll record for every employee of the school district containing the same data may be classified as Class 1--Permanent, and the detail records may then be classified as Class 3--Disposable.

(B) Information of a derogatory nature as defined in Education Code Section 44031 shall be Class 1--Permanent only after it becomes final. This information becomes final when:

1. The time for filing a grievance has lapsed, or

2. The document has been sustained by the grievance process.

(C) Information of a derogatory nature as defined in Education Code Section 44031 shall be Class 3--Disposable if prior to the effective date of this section the document was subject of grievance process and was not sustained.

(2) Pupils.

(A) The records of enrollment and scholarship for each pupil required by Section 432.

(B) All records pertaining to any accident or injury involving a minor for which a claim for damages has been filed as required by law, including any policy of liability insurance relating thereto, except that these records cease to be Class 1--Permanent records one year after the claim has been settled or the statute of limitations has run.

(d) Property Records. All detail records relating to land, buildings, and equipment. In lieu of such detail records, a complete property ledger may be classified as Class 1--Permanent, and the detail records may then be classified as Class 3--Disposable, if the property ledger includes:

(1) All fixed assets.

(2) An equipment inventory.

(3) For each unit of property, the date of acquisition or augmentation, the person from whom acquired, an adequate description or identification, and the amount paid, and comparable data if the unit is disposed of by sale, loss, or otherwise.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 35253, Education Code. Reference: Section 35253, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c)(2)(A) filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 5-31-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 22). Issuing agency: State Board of Education.

3. Amendment filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 16024. Class 2--Optional Records.

Any record worthy of temporary preservation but not classified as Class 1-Permanent may be classified as Class 2-Optional and shall then be retained until reclassified as Class 3-Disposable. If the superintendent and governing board agree that classification should not be made by the time specified in section 16022, all records of the prior year may be classified as Class 2-Optional pending further review and classification within one year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 35253, Education Code. Reference: Section 35253, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring dropped text (Register 91, No. 29).

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§ 16025. Class 3--Disposable Records.

All records not classified as Class 1--Permanent or Class 2--Optional shall be classified as Class 3--Disposable, including but not limited to detail records relating to:

(a) Records Basic to Audit, including those relating to attendance, average daily attendance, or a business or financial transaction (purchase orders, invoices, warrants, ledger sheets, cancelled checks and stubs, student body and cafeteria fund records, etc.), and detail records used in the preparation of any other report. Teachers' registers may be classified as Class 3--Disposable only if all information required in Section 432 is retained in other records or if the General Record pages are removed from the register and are classified as Class 1--Permanent.

(b) Periodic Reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports, bulletins and instructions.

Credits

History

1. Repealer of subsection (c) filed 2-18-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 8).

2. Amendment filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

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§ 16026. Retention Period.

A Class 3--Disposable record shall not be destroyed until after the third July 1 succeeding the completion of the audit required by Education Code Section 41020 or of any other legally required audit, or after the ending date of any retention period required by any agency other than the State of California, whichever date is later. A continuing record shall not be destroyed until the fourth year after it has been classified as Class 3--Disposable.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 12-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 50).

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§ 16027. Destruction of Records.

Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, all Class 3--Disposable records shall be destroyed during the third school year after the school year in which they originated (e.g., 1976-77 records may be destroyed after July 1, 1980).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 35253, Education Code. Reference: Section 35253, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 16028. Transfer of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-27-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

2. Repealer filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 35253, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35250-35255, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 16029-16030) filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 16. Governing Boards of School Districts > Subchapter 3. School Libraries > Article 1. School Library Services > § 16040. Definitions.
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§ 16040. Definitions.

(a) “School library services” include, but are not limited to, the provision, organization, and utilization of materials and related activities supportive of the educational requirements prescribed by law and by the school districts which may include the following:

(1) Library Instruction--Provide instruction to students that will enable them to become proficient users of library resources; and provide inservice training for teachers.

(2) Curriculum Development--Provide information to teachers and administrators concerning sources and availability of instructional materials that will aid in the development of school curriculum; team with classroom teachers to develop units of instruction and activities using library resources in the instructional programs.

(3) Materials Selection--Provide assistance to teachers and students in the evaluation, selection, production, and uses of instructional materials.

(4) Access to Materials and Information Resources--Provide a collection of materials and resources that support the curriculum and are appropriate for user needs. Plan a functional system, procedures, and services for maximum utilization of resources.

(5) Professional Development--Assist teachers, administrators, and other school staff members in becoming knowledgeable and current concerning appropriate uses of library media services, materials and equipment.

(b) A “School Library” is an area or group of areas where a program of information sources, associated equipment, and services from appropriate staff are accessible to pupils and school personnel and may be identified by each school district by any title which is descriptive of its function such as Learning Resource Center, Library Media Center, or Instructional Materials Center.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18101 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 18100, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 3 (§§ 16040-16043) filed 3-24-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 13).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 9-23-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 16. Governing Boards of School Districts > Subchapter 3. School Libraries > Article 1. School Library Services > § 16041. Content of School Libraries.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4480C6D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 16041. Content of School Libraries.

Each school district may provide in its libraries books, reference books, periodicals, photographs, pictorial or graphic works, maps, charts, globes, sound recordings, films, filmstrips, kinescopes, video tapes, videodiscs, video cassette recorders, other printed or audio visual materials, and high technology systems such as computers approved for use in the schools by the governing board pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 18100) of Chapter 2 of Part 11 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18101 and 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18100, 18131 and 18170, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 16. Governing Boards of School Districts > Subchapter 3. School Libraries > Article 1. School Library Services > § 16042. Services for Pupils and Teachers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44829B934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 16042. Services for Pupils and Teachers.

Opportunity is to be afforded pupils to borrow school library materials at no charge for use in the district's libraries, classrooms and out-of-school. A school district shall make no charge for the late return of library materials unless authorized to do so by the governing board of such district. Pupils and teachers are assisted in the selection and use of school library materials.

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§ 16043. Duties of Library Personnel.

Persons employed by a school district as school librarians, assisted by other certificated personnel where deemed necessary, are responsible to perform the duties assigned by the school district governing board, including, but not limited to, supplementing classroom instruction, helping and instructing pupils in the choice and use of library materials, planning and coordinating school library programs with the instructional programs of a school district, selecting materials for school libraries, and conducting a planned course of instruction for those pupils who assist in the operation of school libraries, subject to such policies, rules and regulations as may be established by the governing board for the operation and utilization of school libraries. Classified personnel assigned school library duties are to be under the supervision of certificated personnel; instructional aides assigned to school libraries are subject to the provisions of Education Code Sections 45340 through 45349; pupils are under the supervision of certificated personnel.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17101. Definition of “Under Review.”

For the purposes of ensuring the use and sufficiency of state adopted textbooks and instructional materials and standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials that are adopted by local governing boards, pursuant to Section 1240(i)(3) of the Education Code, schools “under review” are schools undergoing interventions pursuant to Sections 52055.5(b)(2), 52055.51, or 52055.650(e) of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 1240, 52055.5, 52055.51, 52055.640 and 52055.650, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 6-8-2005; operative 6-8-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 1. Duties of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Reports to the State Department of Education [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 17, Subch. 1, Art. 2, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Section 1243, Education Code. Reference: None.

History

1. New Chapter 1 filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of Article 2 (Section 17220) filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 1. Report of Miscellaneous Funds Pursuant to Education Code Section 17606 > § 17260. Time of Report.
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§ 17260. Time of Report.

The county superintendent of schools shall report on or before August 1st of each year the amount of miscellaneous funds which each district under his jurisdiction has received and which has been deposited to the credit of the general fund of the district during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be made on forms prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 1: Section 41604, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 2 (§§ 17260-17262, 17270-17278, 17280-17283, 17290-17292, 17300-17308, 17320-17322, 17340-17347, 17360-17363) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 1. Report of Miscellaneous Funds Pursuant to Education Code Section 17606 > § 17261. Funds to be Reported.
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§ 17261. Funds to Be Reported.

Miscellaneous funds as defined in Education Code Section 41604 which shall be reported by a county superintendent include but are not limited to:

(a) Payments by the federal, state, county or city government or any agency of any such government that are payments in lieu of taxes. (State tax relief subventions for homeowners and business inventory tax relief are not “payments in lieu of taxes.”)

(b) Payments by the federal, state, county or city government or by any private individual, partnership, company, or corporation of all or a portion of the royalties and bonuses received from the operation of any law or under the terms of any agreement.

(c) Payments by any governmental agency, private individual, partnership, company or corporation for rental of property owned by the school district and not on the tax rolls of the district in an amount that exceeds the actual expense of operating and maintaining the property.

(d) Payments received from or on account of school district property or any other property within the district or State not being assessed for tax purposes and not being used for school purposes.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 1. Report of Miscellaneous Funds Pursuant to Education Code Section 17606 > § 17262. Funds Not to be Included.
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§ 17262. Funds Not to Be Included.

Miscellaneous funds as defined in Education Code Section 41604 do not include:

(a) Payments of federal forest reserve funds.

(b) Payments of Indian education reimbursement funds.

(c) Payments for tuition of nonresident pupils attending the schools of the district.

(d) Payments from the Veterans Administration for services rendered to veterans.

(e) Payments received as a part of any state apportionment made under the provisions of the Education Code or as a part of any federal-state apportionment for vocational type courses.

(f) Payments received as interest from cash on deposit and investments in United States bonds.

(g) Payments received for sale of property or from insurance indemnities.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17270. Application.
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§ 17270. Application.

The provisions of this article prescribed the conditions under which allowances will be made to meet conditions of an emergency nature requiring one or more of the following:

(a) The establishment and maintenance of emergency elementary schools.

(b) The providing of emergency teachers to regular elementary schools.

(c) The providing of emergency transportation to regular elementary schools.

(d) Emergency apportionments to school districts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 2: Section 14050(f), Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17271. “Emergency” Defined.
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§ 17271. “Emergency” Defined.

For the purpose of granting allowances to meet emergency conditions, an “emergency” is an extraordinary condition not of a continuing or permanent nature that cannot be met with the available funds of a school district, or from funds to be apportioned to the school district from the State School Fund during the then current fiscal year, or from other available funds.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17272. Allowances for Emergency Elementary Schools.
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§ 17272. Allowances for Emergency Elementary Schools.

The direct operation of education programs, which may be financed in part by allowances from the county school service fund, is limited to emergency elementary schools for normal pupils, as authorized by Section 1920 of the Education Code.

The proposed expenditures by county superintendents for such emergency elementary schools shall be submitted on the annual budget forms as prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Such expenditures as are properly justified will be approved as a part of the county school service fund budget. Allowances of service funds to the counties, when expenditures exceed the regular state allowances and other available funds, will be made only on a reimbursement basis following actual expenditure. Claims for reimbursement shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17273. Other Emergency Financial Aid to School Districts.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44A0D1F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17273. Other Emergency Financial Aid to School Districts.

Emergency financial aid may be granted to school districts, other than by the direct operation of education programs, as follows:

(a) Employment of emergency teachers for assignment to school districts for the instruction of normal pupils, as authorized by subdivision

(b) of Section 1920 of the Education Code. (b) Payment of transportation costs for normal pupils attending elementary schools, as authorized by subdivision (c) of Section 1920 of the Education Code.

(c) Apportionment to districts for current expense, as authorized by subdivision (a) of Section 1602 of the Education Code.

(d) Apportionment to districts for transportation of pupils to and from school to meet temporary emergency conditions, as authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 1602 of the Education Code.

(e) Tuition to high school districts for the education of pupils residing on military reservations, as authorized by Sections 37106-37111 of the Education Code.

(f) Apportionment to districts with resident cerebral palsied minors who attend special schools or classes in other districts if such districts of residence are financially unable to pay the tuition charges of the districts of attendance, as authorized by Section 56720 of the Education Code.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44A342F64C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17274. Allowances for Emergency Financial Aid.

Proposed expenditures and apportionments for emergency financial aid described in Section 17273 shall be submitted on the annual budget forms as prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. A detailed statement of the emergency existing, the cause or reason for the emergency, and the need for an allowance shall be provided. Subsequent to the actual expenditure, a claim for reimbursement shall be presented on Form J-4, “Claim for Reimbursement for the County School Service Fund.”

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17275. Use of Funds of Suspended School Districts.
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§ 17275. Use of Funds of Suspended School Districts.

No allowances shall be made from the county school service funds for the operation of emergency schools for normal pupils located in a suspended district until all existing funds of the suspended school district are exhausted.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17276. Use of Forest Reserve Funds.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44A629234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17276. Use of Forest Reserve Funds.

When proposing an allowance from the county school service funds for emergency financial aid to a school district eligible to receive county forest reserve school funds, certification shall be made by the county superintendent of schools that an apportionment from the latter funds is not possible.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17277. Approvals by County Board of Education.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44A7AFC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17277. Approvals by County Board of Education.

The direct operation of education programs, as set forth in Section 17272, or the granting of financial aid to school districts, as set forth in Section 17273, must be approved by the county board of education, and a copy of that board's resolution shall accompany any claim for reimbursement for the operation of an education program or any proposal for allowances for other financial aids.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 2. Allowances for Emergency Purposes > § 17278. Final Filing Date for Claims.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44A8E8434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17278. Final Filing Date for Claims.

No claim for reimbursement of expenditures for the purposes enumerated in this article shall be allowed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction unless the claim is received by him prior to the tenth day of June of the fiscal year in which the expenditures were made.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 3. Reimbursement of Travel Expense in Connection with Cooperative County Publication Projects > § 17280. Application.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44AB80534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17280. Application.

The provisions of this article prescribe the conditions under which the Superintendent of Public Instruction will make allowances to reimburse necessary and actual travel expenses of county superintendents of schools or their designated staff members in connection with cooperative county publication projects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 3: Sections 14050 and 14052, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 3. Reimbursement of Travel Expense in Connection with Cooperative County Publication Projects > § 17281. Definition.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44AD06F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17281. Definition.

A cooperative county publication project for the purpose of this article is a joint endeavor by two or more counties initiated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or by county superintendents with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop written materials for publication that will be used in connection with the curricular and special services of the county superintendents.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 3. Reimbursement of Travel Expense in Connection with Cooperative County Publication Projects > § 17282. Allowances for Reimbursement.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44AE8D934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17282. Allowances for Reimbursement.

Anticipated travel expenses in connection with co-operative publication projects shall be budgeted as a part of the proposed expense of the budget class to which the publication relates.

If additional funds are required, they shall be derived from the other purpose balances of the participating counties. If no such funds exist in any of the participating counties, a claim against the contingency fund may be submitted along with a county school service fund budget revision and a memorandum of explanation. The claim shall be presented on forms prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 3. Reimbursement of Travel Expense in Connection with Cooperative County Publication Projects > § 17283. Final Filing Date for Claims.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44AFC6164C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17283. Final Filing Date for Claims.

No claim for reimbursement of expenditures in connection with cooperative county publication projects shall be allowed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction unless such claim is received by him prior to the tenth day of June of the fiscal year ending June 30th in which the expenditures were made.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 4. Purchasing and Replacing of Capital Outlay Items > § 17290. Application.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44B2FA634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17290. Application.

The provisions of this article govern the purchasing and replacing of capital outlay items by a county superintendent of schools from county school service funds. These provisions do not apply to the purchasing and replacing of automotive equipment. The latter subjects are included in Article 6 of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 4: Section 14050, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 4. Purchasing and Replacing of Capital Outlay Items > § 17291. Purchasing Procedure.
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§ 17291. Purchasing Procedure.

A county superintendent shall purchase a capital outlay item involving an expenditure of more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) through the county purchasing agent, or he shall make the purchase directly from a vendor only after having secured in writing from responsible vendors at least three estimates of the cost of the item. The county superintendent of schools shall purchase the capital outlay item at the estimated cost from the vendor who submits the lowest estimate meeting the prescribed specifications, or shall reject all estimates. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the purchasing of films, filmstrips, and books.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 5-2-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 18).

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§ 17292. Limitations on Purchases.

The county superintendent shall observe the following limitations in purchasing or replacing capital outlay items:

(a) For the operation of a library and supplementary book service, the purchases of books and other instructional materials shall be limited to those books and materials adopted by the county board of education.

(b) For the operation of audio-visual services, the purchases of films and film strips shall be limited to films and film strips adopted by the county board of education.

(c) The purchase of projection equipment shall be limited to:

(1) Equipment for use of the staff of the county superintendent of schools for authorized curricular and special services.

(2) Equipment for use of such staff in programs of orienting school districts to audio-visual services.

(3) Equipment for loan to school districts in emergency cases of breakdown or failure of district-owned equipment.

(4) Equipment for use in educational services.

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44BBD4034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17300. Application.

The provisions of this article govern the purchase, replacement, operation, and maintenance of automotive equipment, title to which will be or is vested in the office of the county superintendent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 5: Section 14050, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17301. Purchasing Procedure.

The county superintendent shall make an initial or replacement purchase of a motor vehicle, trailer, or other item of automotive equipment involving an expenditure of more than three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) through the county purchasing agent or he shall make the purchase directly from the vendor only after having secured in writing from responsible vendors at least three estimates of the cost thereof. The county superintendent of schools shall purchase the equipment at the estimated cost from the vendor who submits the lowest estimate meeting the prescribed specifications, or shall reject all estimates.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 5-2-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 5. Purchase, Replacement, Operation, and Maintenance of Automotive Equipment > § 17302. Motor Vehicle and Trailer Purchases.
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§ 17302. Motor Vehicle and Trailer Purchases.

The county superintendent shall observe the following limitations in the purchase of motor vehicles and trailers:

(a) A motor vehicle purchased primarily for the transportation of staff personnel shall be an automobile of the light car class.

(b) A motor vehicle of the light car class shall be as described in the specifications provided by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(c) A motor vehicle purchased for the transportation of pupils shall meet all requirements of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 14200) of Division 13 relative to pupil transportation.

(d) A motor vehicle to be used primarily for the transportation of equipment or supplies shall be purchased only after the Superintendent of Public Instruction has approved the specifications therefor and the justification for the use thereof.

(e) A motor vehicle or trailer designed and built for a special use or uses shall be purchased only after the Superintendent of Public Instruction has approved the specifications therefor and the justification for the use thereof.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 5. Purchase, Replacement, Operation, and Maintenance of Automotive Equipment > § 17303. Motor Vehicle Replacements.
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§ 17303. Motor Vehicle Replacements.

For a vehicle to be replaced, one of the following conditions shall exist, or prior to the end of the budget year will exist, with respect to the vehicle being replaced:

(a) The age of the vehicle exceeds four years since the date of first registration.

(b) The total mileage on the vehicle exceeds fifty thousand (50,000) miles.

(c) The operating cost per mile is excessive due to unusual conditions, or will, in the future, be excessive due to unusual need for repair.

(d) The vehicle has been so damaged by casualty that the cost of repair would be excessive.

(e) There are special circumstances, other than those specified in (a) through (d), which justify replacement.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 5. Purchase, Replacement, Operation, and Maintenance of Automotive Equipment > § 17304. Repair and Replacement of Parts of Passenger Type Vehicles.
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§ 17304. Repair and Replacement of Parts of Passenger Type Vehicles.

Where damages to passenger type vehicles due to casualty not covered by insurance are suffered to the extent that repair and replacement of parts on vehicles are not possible within the budgeted allowances for operation and maintenance and normal replacement, sufficient amounts may be allowed from available funds by transfer through use of the prescribed budget revision forms.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 5. Purchase, Replacement, Operation, and Maintenance of Automotive Equipment > § 17305. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44C7E1F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17305. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance.

The county superintendent shall insure the office of the county superintendent against liability (other than a liability which is insured against under the provisions of Divisions 4 and 5 of the Labor Code) for damages by reason of death, or by reason of injury to person or property, resulting from the use of any motor vehicle or trailer to which the office of the county superintendent has title. The insurance shall be procured from an admitted insurer and shall be in an amount deemed by the county superintendent of schools to be appropriate. When a county superintendent of schools holds title to five or more motor vehicles and trailers and the cost of the insurance is charged to county school service funds, the insurance shall be at rates applicable to motor vehicle fleets.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 5. Purchase, Replacement, Operation, and Maintenance of Automotive Equipment > § 17306. Comprehensive Insurance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I44C98FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 17306. Comprehensive Insurance.

(a) The county superintendent shall insure the office of the county superintendent against loss or damage with respect to commercial type motor vehicles, such as trucks, buses, trailers, and special type mobile units, due to fire, theft, collision, upset, or other casualties ordinarily included in provisions for comprehensive coverage. Collision insurance may be of the type commonly referred to as “deductible.”

(b) The county superintendent may insure his office against such losses with respect to passenger type motor vehicles.

(c) Insurance shall be procured from an admitted insurer and shall be in an amount deemed by the county superintendent of schools to be appropriate.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 5. Purchase, Replacement, Operation, and Maintenance of Automotive Equipment > § 17307. Maintenance Procedures.
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§ 17307. Maintenance Procedures.

When the cost of operation and maintenance of motor vehicles and trailers is paid from the county school service fund, the county superintendent shall comply with the following:

(a) Motor vehicle fuel shall be purchased from either of the following:

(1) County-owned garage facilities.

(2) A private vendor, after the county superintendent has secured in writing from responsible vendors at least three estimates of the cost. The county superintendent shall purchase the fuel at the estimated cost from the vendor who submitted the lowest estimate meeting the prescribed specifications, or shall reject all estimates.

(b) When repair of motor vehicle or trailer involves more than six hundred dollars ($600) and is to be made in other than a county-owned garage, the county superintendent shall secure in writing from responsible persons or firms at least three estimates of the cost thereof and shall authorize the repair to be made at the estimated cost from the person or firm who submits the lowest estimate meeting the prescribed specifications, or he shall reject all estimates.

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History

1. Amendment filed 5-2-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 18).

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§ 17308. Conditions Governing the Operation of Motor Vehicles and Trailers.

When the cost of maintenance or operation of motor vehicles and trailers is paid from the county school service fund, a county superintendent and his employees shall comply with the following conditions regarding the use and operation of such vehicles and trailers:

(a) All motor vehicles and trailers shall be adequately identified as property of the office by the affixing of suitable seals or by other methods showing suitable insignia or description.

(b) The county superintendent shall designate the normal storage location for all motor vehicles and trailers under his jurisdiction, and all such vehicles and trailers shall normally be garaged at such locations.

(c) Motor vehicles and trailers shall be used only in the conduct of official business; i.e., driven, or in the case of a trailer drawn by a motor vehicle driven, by the county superintendent or by an employee of his office acting in the performance of, or necessary to, or in the course of, official duties. Any other use, including use for driving to and from the county superintendent's or the employee's home, unless the county superintendent or the employee is departing or returning from an official trip or unless his home is the officially designated storage station, will be considered misappropriation for private use.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 6. Coordination of the Educational Program by the County Superintendent > § 17320. Definition.
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§ 17320. Definition.

For the purposes of Section 1703 of the Education Code, coordination of the educational program consists of the actions, efforts, and procedures of a county superintendent, directed to one or more districts, to:

(a) Enforce minimum educational standards

(b) Improve the educational program

(c) Promote order and reasonable uniformity in the educational program

(d) Effect working relationships between school districts and other agencies serving youth whose functions are related to the programs of the public schools

(e) Promote effective and efficient operation of the programs of instruction and special services in the areas of courses of study, guidance services, health services, special education, attendance activities, library services, audio-visual services, and advisory services in school business administration among the districts under his jurisdiction.

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Note: Authority cited for Article 6: Section 1703, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17321. Level at Which Services to Be Provided.

Coordination provided shall be at the district level through working with district personnel who are responsible for the conduct in the district of the service so that the service will supplement the work or responsibilities assigned to members of the staff of the district, and not supplant district personnel or the work and assignments that normally are given to staff members of a district.

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§ 17322. Responsibility of District.

Coordination services provided by the county superintendent of schools shall be with full recognition that the responsibility for operating the educational program and for effecting internal improvements in a district is the responsibility of the governing board of the school district, and such program and improvements shall be effected and financed by the school district.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 7. County School Service Fund Budget Procedures > § 17340. Submitting the Budget.
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§ 17340. Submitting the Budget.

The county superintendent shall, on or before June 30 of each year, submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a proposed budget as approved by the county board of education for the succeeding fiscal year, on forms prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14050 of the Education Code.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 14050, Education Code. Reference: None.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 17341. Tentative Approval of Budget.

The budget shall be tentatively approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction on or before July 1 to provide a basis for operation during the early months of the fiscal year and to determine the amount of the advance apportionment to be certified under the provisions of Section 41330 of the Education Code.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17342. Approval of Final Budget.

(a) Immediately after certification of average daily attendance pursuant to Education Code Section 41303, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall adjust the tentatively approved budget, if necessary, in order to:

(1) Assure certification of an amount under the provisions of Section 41332 of the Education Code not in excess of the amount provided by law.

(2) Recognize the differences between the actual data for the preceding fiscal year as of June 30 and the estimated amounts used in giving tentative approval of the budget.

(b) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify the county superintendent of adjustments made in the tentatively approved budget. The notice constitutes final approval of the budget.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17343. Budget Review.

In determining the necessary expenses, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall consider but not be limited to the following:

(a) The explanations and justifications supporting the budget request.

(b) The level of expenditures for the two preceding fiscal years.

(c) The available net beginning balances and estimated income other than state aid.

(d) The necessity of pilot projects of statewide interest or of nonrecurring items of expense.

(e) The authorization for the use of the county school service fund to pay for those services prescribed in Chapter 6, Part 2 of the Education Code (commencing at Section 1700) and as specifically authorized in Section 1500 of the Education Code.

(f) The adherence to applicable provisions of the Education Code and of this title.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17344. Appropriation for Contingencies.

In addition to expenditures, the county superintendent may request, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction may approve, an appropriation for contingencies, not to exceed 5 percent of the approved expenditures from state funds in the budget. Amounts from the appropriation for contingencies may be made available for expenditures during the fiscal year upon approval by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, under the provisions of Section 1604 of the Education Code, of a request for revision of the approved budget.

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History

1. Amendment filed 6-7-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17345. Cumulative Reserve.

In addition to normal expenditures, the county superintendent may request and the Superintendent of Public Instruction may approve a special reserve for the accumulation of funds over a period of years for the replacement of equipment and for capital outlay purposes. The request for a cumulative reserve shall be accompanied by a resolution of the county superintendent, with the approval of the county board of education, setting forth the purpose of each reserve, the amount to be accumulated each fiscal year, and the plan of expenditure. The cumulative reserve may be expended upon approval by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The county superintendent shall, on or before July 10 of each fiscal year, report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction the expenditures made during the preceding fiscal year in compliance with the resolution and the approved budget revision. Any moneys not expended for the purposes specified in the resolution, in conformance with the plan prescribed and approved, shall be considered available for general support of the budget for the succeeding year.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 7. County School Service Fund Budget Procedures > § 17346. Trust Accounts.
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§ 17346. Trust Accounts.

The moneys deposited to the credit of the county school service fund which remain in expendable trust accounts established for the purposes specified in an agreement with the donor or grantor, and not contemplated to be expended from the county school service fund during the budget year, shall not be considered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as available for meeting the needs of the current year. On or before July 10, the county superintendent of schools shall file a report with the Superintendent of Public Instruction indicating the nature of such expendable trust accounts, the purposes for which the moneys are to be expended, the unexpended portion remaining from previous receipts, the amount expended for the preceding year, and the amount proposed for expenditure during the budget year.

Gifts, grants, and contributions received which are not restricted for specific purposes shall be considered available for meeting the needs of the current year.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 7. County School Service Fund Budget Procedures > § 17347. Publications Included in Budget.
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§ 17347. Publications Included in Budget.

For the purposes of Education Code Section 14052, a publication is any written, taped, or graphically presented communication, except a communication for use only in the operation of the office of the county superintendent of schools or by cooperating agencies in the selection for use of audio-visual, library, and instructional materials, that meets all of the following criteria:

(a) The communication is prepared by, or intended for distribution by, the county superintendent of schools in accordance with rules and regulations of the county board of education.

(b) It is produced to disseminate information, data, or instructions relating to any service the county superintendent of schools is authorized to provide.

(c) It is approved by the county board of education.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 8. County Tax for the Identification and Education of Physically Handicapped Minors by a County Superintendent > § 17360. Requirement of a Tax Levy.
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§ 17360. Requirement of a Tax Levy.

Whenever under Education Code Section 1850 a county superintendent is required, or under Education Code Section 1852 is permitted to maintain, or to contract with a school district or another county superintendent of schools to provide, a program for the identification and education of minors living in the county and in a school district who are considered to be physically handicapped under the provisions of Education Code Sections 56700 and 56701 (hereinafter called physically handicapped minors), the board of supervisors shall levy an identical rate of tax upon the taxable property in each school district in which such minors live and which are designated as the responsible districts under Education Code Section 56710.

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Note: Authority cited for Article 8: Section 1856, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17361. Definitions.

For the purposes of computing the tax as provided in this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Schools or classes” are those categories of instruction identified in the Education Code as: regular day classes, remedial classes in special physical education classes, other remedial classes, individual instruction, and special day classes.

(b) The “average daily attendance” is the estimated average daily attendance of pupils in the appropriate schools during the fiscal year taxes are levied and consistent with that used for computing the foundation program for apportionments from the State School Fund.

(c) The “total assessed valuation” of the districts is the sum of the assessed valuations of each district as modified in computing equalization aid allowances from the State School Fund.

(d) The “cost of the education” is the current expense of education as defined in the California School Accounting Manual, less any expenditures for the rental of property.

(e) “Capital outlay” includes expenditures for sites, improvement of sites, buildings, and equipment, as defined in the California School Accounting Manual.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 8. County Tax for the Identification and Education of Physically Handicapped Minors by a County Superintendent > § 17362. Determination of Amount.
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§ 17362. Determination of Amount.

The total amount of money required to be raised by the tax pursuant to Section 17360 shall be computed as follows:

Current Expense of Education	$		

	Less, Rental of Property	$		

		Cost of Education (Section 17361(d))		$

	Capital Outlay (Section 17361(e))	$		

		Plus, Rental of Property	$		$

			Total, Cost of Education and Capital Outlay		$

		Less, State Apportionment to			

			County School Service Fund		$

		Net Prior Year Adjustment		$

			Total Tax Required		$

						

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§ 17363. Restricted Account.

The tax collected shall be deposited in the county school service fund and the revenues and expenditures shall be accounted separately within such fund. If the collection is in excess of the expenses of educating the physically handicapped pupils, or if there is a deficiency, the excess or deficiency shall be applied to reduce or increase the amount, as the case may be, which would otherwise be required in succeeding fiscal years.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 2. Fiscal Responsibilities of the County Superintendent > Article 9. Petty Theft Fine Fund > § 17370. Establishment and Allocations.
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§ 17370. Establishment and Allocations.

The county superintendent of schools may, with the approval of the county board of supervisors, establish in the County School Service Fund Budget, a Petty Theft Fine Fund pursuant to Penal Code Section 490.5(d). Allocation of such funds shall be made by the county superintendent to school districts submitting project applications for educational programs providing counseling or other educational services designed to discourage shoplifting, theft, and burglary. The county superintendent shall review the project applications to ensure that the proposed use of such funds shall be for newly developed programs which supplement rather than supplant existing programs. A portion of the Petty Theft Fine Fund may be retained by the county superintendent for necessary costs of administration. A district shall budget and account for the use of Petty Theft Fine Fund income separately within the general fund of the district.

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Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 490.5(d), Penal Code.

History

1. New Article 9 (Section 17370) filed 12-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 3. Destruction of Records of a County Superintendent > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17401. Definitions.
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§ 17401. Definitions.

(a) Records. “Records,” as used in this article, mean all records, maps, books, papers, and documents of a county superintendent that he is required by law to prepare or retain or which he prepares or retains as necessary or convenient to the discharge of his official duty, except that:

(1) The record, map, book, paper, or document shall have been prepared, preserved, or maintained by the county superintendent with respect to a matter of state concern, i.e., a matter dealing directly with the administration and government of the public schools, including, but not being limited to:

(A) Records relating to the county school service fund.

(B) Records relating to any activity financed by the county school service fund.

(C) One exact copy of an original, made by carbon or other duplicating process other than a photostatic or microfilmed copy, when the original is required by law to be filed with another agency.

(D) All other records prepared, preserved, or maintained pursuant to a state statute, except as specified in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The term does not include the records, maps, books, papers or documents, destruction of which is provided for in the Government Code, such as the following:

(A) Records relating to county matters, such as expenses and travel costs financed from the county general fund and matters imposed by county ordinance.

(B) Records of a county board of education and of a county committee on school district organization.

(b) Microfilm Copy. “Microfilm” copy means the same as in Section 16022(d), except that the copy was prepared under the direction of the county superintendent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 1246, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 3 ( §§ 17401, 17403, 17404) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17403. Applicable Provisions of Sections 16020 through 16028.

Sections 16020(b), 16021 and 16022 through 16028 apply to the records of the county superintendent, except that for the purposes of this chapter where the expression “superintendent” or “school district” is used it means the county superintendent and where the term “governing board” is used it means the county board of education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 1246, Education Code. Reference: None.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

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§ 17404. Classification of Records Filed by Districts.

The county superintendent shall classify as Class 3--Disposable or as Class 2--Optional any record other than an original record required to be filed with him by a school district. Copies of district invoices, warrants, ledger sheets, attendance reports, and correspondence are examples of records that may be so classified.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 17. County Superintendents > Subchapter 4. Travel Expenses for County Superintendents of Schools and Designated Staff Members > § 17430. Application.
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§ 17430. Application.

This chapter applies to the payment of travel expenses and related allowances incurred by the county superintendent of schools and staff members as authorized by Education Code Sections 1080(b), 1081, 1200, 1201 and 1942. Payments for such expenses are authorized within the following criteria:

(a) The travel expenses are incurred either by the county superintendent or members designated to incur travel expenses from funds under the control of the county superintendent.

(b) The travel expenses are incurred for curricular and special services or other activities legally authorized to be performed by the county superintendent of schools and staff members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 4: Sections 1942 and 14050, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 4 (§§ 17430-17436) filed 2-24-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 9).

2. Repealer of Chapter 4 (Sections 17430-17436) and new Chapter 4 (Sections 17430-17436) filed 5-2-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 18). For former history, see Register 73, No. 16.

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17431. Definitions.

(a) Headquarters --The headquarters of the county superintendent and staff members is the main office of the county superintendent. The county superintendent may establish an alternate location as headquarters for designated staff members if these individuals are required to spend more than fifty (50) percent of their time at an alternate location.

Headquarters shall be established for each staff member whose duties require travel and each staff member's residence shall be noted.

(b) Curricular and Special Services--Curricular and special services are those services authorized or required by law to be provided to the school districts of the county that are financed from the county school service fund.

(c) Other Activities. Other activities are defined as those functions authorized by law or regulation to be performed by the county superintendent of schools.

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§ 17432. Conditions of Payment.

The county superintendent may pay from funds under his or her control travel expenses incurred by the county superintendent and designated staff members if the following conditions are met:

(a) A claim has been filed in accordance with this article.

(b) The travel expenses were actual and necessary or meet the criteria established by the county board of education pursuant to these regulations.

(c) The expenses are authorized under Sections 1080(b), 1081, 1200, 1201 and 1942 of the Education Code.

Credits

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17433. Claims for Travel Expense.

A claim for travel expenses shall be submitted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the county board of education pursuant to Sections 1040 and 1042 of the Education Code. The following minimum requirements shall apply:

(a) The purpose of the trip is shown.

(b) Sufficient detail is provided to establish that the expenses incurred were actual and necessary to accomplish the purpose of the travel.

(c) The claim is approved by an officer designated by the county superintendent.

(d) Accompanying the claim are receipts or vouchers except for the following:

(1) Where published tariffs are available, and the travel is wholly within the State.

(2) Where subsistence allowance is paid for travel within the State.

(3) Taxi or hotel bus fares.

(4) Fares and tolls paid for public transit, ferries, and bridges.

(5) Long distance telephone or telegraph charges under $2.50.

(6) All legal expenditures of $1.00 or less.

(7) Parking fees less than $3.00.

(e) Any claim shall be disapproved which does not comply with the minimum provisions set forth in this section.

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History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17434. Subsistence Allowances.

A per diem allowance may be claimed pursuant to this section. Travel shall have been more than 10 miles from the employee's headquarters.

(a) In-state Travel. Education Code Sections 1080(b), 1081 and 1942 provide that actual and necessary travel expenses may be paid to a county superintendent and designated staff members in accordance with regulations established by the county board of education subject to the following requirements:

(1) The county board of education shall adopt regulations providing for no greater than the actual and necessary travel expenses of the county superintendent and designated staff members.

(2) For those offices of county superintendent of schools where the staff is comprised of a combination of employees employed directly by the county superintendent and employees assigned to the county superintendent by the county board of supervisors, the county board of education may adopt the same travel and per diem rules for employees of the county superintendent as the county board of supervisors has adopted for their employees.

(b) Out of State Travel. For out of state travel a county superintendent and designated staff members shall be authorized only those actual and necessary travel expenses which are provided for by regulations adopted by the county board of education.

(c) Lunch Allowance. On certain types of one-day trips as, for example, trips routinely made for an extended period of time to the same place or over the same route, the necessity for employees to incur additional expenses for meals should be questioned. The person approving the claim will determine the necessity for meal allowance in such cases pursuant to regulations adopted by the county board of education.

(d) Meal Allowance. When an employee is required to work by a supervisor more than two hours past the normal quitting time (which requires working more than 10 hours) and it is unreasonable to expect the employee to return to his or her residence for meals, reimbursement may be allowed for actual cost of a meal not to exceed $5.00 for the evening meal and up to $4.00 for all others. An additional meal allowance may be allowed for each additional six hours worked; a total of up to three overtime meal allowances in any 24-hour period may be allowed. No overtime meal will be allowed if an employee also claims per diem.

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History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 17435. Transportation Allowances. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 1942, Education Code. Reference: Section 1942, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-16-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 25).

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§ 17436. Budgeting and Accounting for Travel Expense.

The amounts required for travel expenses for a county superintendent and staff members will be reviewed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as part of the budget and financial reporting processes.

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§ 17700. Definitions.

Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(a) “Actual and allowable net costs” means the costs which may be reimbursed under a preschool contract after disallowed costs and restricted income have been subtracted from total expenditures.

(b) “Additional funds” means award of new contracts or expanded contracts that increase the contractor's level of administrative responsibility. Additional funds do not include cost of living adjustments, rate increases, or one-time-only supplemental funds.

(c) “Adjusted child days of enrollment” means child days of enrollment after adjustment factors specified in Education Code section 8245 have been applied.

(d) “Adjusted monthly income” means the total countable income as defined below, minus verified child support payments paid by the parent whose child is receiving preschool services, excluding the non-countable income listed below:

(1) Earnings of a child under age 18 years;

(2) Loans;

(3) Grants or scholarships to students for educational purposes;

(4) Federal Supplemental Assistance Program (CalFRESH/SNAP) or Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits or other food assistance;

(5) Earned Income Tax Credit or tax refund;

(6) GI Bill entitlements, hardship duty pay, hazardous duty pay, hostile fire pay, or imminent danger pay;

(7) Adoption assistance payments received pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 16115 et seq;

(8) Non-cash assistance or gifts;

(9) All income of any individual counted in the family size who is collecting federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or State Supplemental Program (SSP) benefits;

(10) Insurance or court settlements including pain and suffering and excluding lost wages and punitive damages;

(11) Reimbursements for work-required expenses such as uniforms, mileage, or per diem expenses for food and lodging;

(12) Business expenses for self-employed family members;

(13) When there is no cash value to the employee, the portion of medical and/or dental insurance documented as paid by the employer and included in gross pay;

(14) Disaster relief grants or payments, except any portion for rental assistance or unemployment; and

(15) AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stipends, room and board, and grants.

(16) Foster payments made on behalf of a child pursuant to section 11460, 11461.3, 11461.36, or 11461.4 of the Welfare and Institutions Code including clothing allowance for children placed through child welfare services; and

(17) Guaranteed income payments as set forth in section 17700(an).

(e) “Administrative costs” means costs incurred for administrative activities where neither the family, the child, nor the service providers operating family child care homes directly benefit from the activity.

(f) “Adult” for the purposes of this chapter means a person who is at least 18 years of age.

(g) “Applicants headquartered in” means:

(1) Contractors or applicants that have provided preschool services in the service delivery area, as defined in subsection (bo), for at least three years immediately preceding the posting date of the request for applications; or

(2) Contractors or applicants that have their primary administrative offices for the preschool program in the service delivery area as defined in subsection (bo). The primary administrative office is that office which houses the executive officer(s), the fiscal functions, and other centralized support services as documented to the Internal Revenue Service and/or the California School Directory website located at http://www.cde.ca.gov.

(h) “Authorized representative” means a person who has been given authority to perform a task for a parent or a contractor.

(i) “Benefit to the state” means that the activity will improve knowledge or expertise in areas directly related to subsidized preschool services.

(j) “California State Preschool Program (CSPP)” means the definition of “California state preschool program” as defined in Education Code section 8205. This is also referred to sometimes as “preschool program.”

(k) “California State Preschool Program eligible four-year-old children” are children that meet the definition of “four-year-old children” in Education Code section 8205.

(l) “California State Preschool Program eligible three-year-old children” are children that meet the definition of “three-year-old children” in Education Code section 8205.

(m) “California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Classroom” means a teaching team and a group of children where at least one child in the group is receiving services from the California State Preschool Program. Part-day programs that have one teaching team that serves two different groups of children would be considered two separate CSPP classrooms.

(n) “Ceases operation” means the contractor does not provide subsidized services in accordance with the contractor's program operating calendar submitted to and approved by the California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division for the applicable contract period.

(o) “Certified schedule” means the number of hours per day and/or week that a family is approved to receive subsidized preschool services. This is also referred to sometimes as a “child care schedule.”

(p) “Certified observer,” means someone who has completed the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®), Second Edition Pre-K-3rd training to become a CLASS® observer, passed the CLASS® certification test for second edition pre-K or second edition pre-K-3rd, and has an active CLASS® certification from Teachstone. They must also complete the following:

(1) The CLASS® Observer Support Series training; and

(2) The CLASS® Environment training.

(q) “Certification Period” means the period of time in which the family or child is certified as eligible for CSPP services.

(1) For part-day CSPP, a family is eligible for the remainder of the current program year and the following program year, provided the child continues to meet age eligibility requirements.

(2) For full-day CSPP, a family is eligible for at least 24 months as long as applicable age-eligibility requirements are met. If the eligibility period ends before the end of a program year, contractors shall extend eligibility until June 30 of that program year, or longer as required by section 17749.

(r) “Child protective services” means children receiving protective services through the local county welfare department as well as children identified by a legal, medical, social service agency or emergency shelter as abused, neglected or exploited or at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

(s) “Child with disabilities” means the definition of “children with exceptional needs” as defined in Education Code section 8205.

(t) “CLASS® Environment Observation” means an observation conducted by a certified observer using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference, which is the observation tool developed by Teachstone and used alongside CLASS® to describe and measure specific features of learning settings that can support effective interactions and enhance children's development and learning.

(u) “CLASS® Observation” means cycles conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, which is the observation tool developed by Teachstone, to measure the quality of educator-child interactions.

(v) “Commingled services” means the provision of services to both CSPP and non-CSPP children in the same classroom at the same time.

(w) “Contract period” means the time span the contract is in effect as specified in the preschool contract.

(x) “CSPP Neighborhood School Site” means a CSPP site that has been verified as operating within the attendance boundaries of a qualified free and reduced price meal (FRPM) school.

(y) “Cycle” means a 20-minute observation period and a 10-minute scoring period conducted as part of a CLASS® Observation.

(z) “Declaration” means a written statement signed by a parent under penalty of perjury attesting that the contents of the statement are true and correct to the best of that parent's knowledge.

(aa) “Depreciation” means a cost in the current fiscal year that is based on acquisition costs, less any estimated residual value, computed on a straight-line method based on the normal, estimated useful life expectancy of the asset.

(ab) “Desired Results Developmental Profiles” (DRDP) are documents on the Desired Results website (https://www.desiredresults.us/drdp-forms) used to record the information in the developmental profile defined in subsection (ad). Contractors must use one of the following developmental profiles, hereby incorporated by reference, that is age-appropriate for the child:

(1) DRDP (2015) Preschool Comprehensive View (rev. 6/24/2019).

(2) DRDP (2015) Preschool Fundamental View (rev. 6/24/2019).

(3) DRDP (2015) Preschool Essential View (rev. 6/24/2019).

(4) DRDP-K (2015) Comprehensive View (rev. 2015).

(5) DRDP-K (2015) Fundamental View (rev. 2018).

(6) DRDP-K (2015) Essential View (rev.2018).

(ac) “Desired Results System” means the program foundation, frameworks and assessment tools used to inform and facilitate high-quality programs, which include a developmental profile, program self-evaluation, and a parent survey that measure the following desired results for children and families:

(1) Children are personally and socially competent.

(2) Children are effective learners.

(3) Children show physical and motor competence.

(4) Children are safe and healthy.

(5) Families support their child's learning and development.

(6) Families achieve their goals.

(ad) “Developmental profile” means a record of a child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development that is used to inform teachers and parents about a child's developmental progress in reaching expected child outcomes. In center-based programs, teacher and parent observations shall be included as part of the information used to complete the child's developmental profile. In family child care home networks, the observations of agency staff, in consultation with provider and parents shall be included as part of the information used to complete the child's developmental profile.

(ae) “Disallowed costs” means costs which have been incurred but are not reimbursable because they are not reasonable and/or necessary for the performance of the contract or are non-reimbursable as specified in section 17806.

(af) “Displace families” means the disenrollment of families in order to reduce service levels due to insufficient funding or inability of a contractor to operate one or more sites because of reasons stated in Education Code section 8249.

(ag) “Early childhood programs” is defined as set forth in Education Code section 8205.

(ah) “Education program” means the environment, activities, and services provided to the children.

(ai) “Family” means the parents and the children for whom the parents are responsible who comprise the household in which the child receiving services is living. For purposes of income eligibility and family fee determination, when a child and that child's siblings are living in a family that does not include their biological or adoptive parent, “family” shall be considered the child and related siblings.

(aj) “Family engagement and strengthening” means those activities specifically designed to include parents in the education of their children, help parents participate in the program, and enhance their understanding of child development.

(ak) “Family experiencing homelessness” is defined as set forth in section 11434a(2) of title 42 of the United States Code, known as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

(al) “Family Fee Schedule” means the fee schedule developed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), in conjunction with the State Department of Social Services pursuant to Education Code section 8252.

(am) “Funded Enrollment” means the definition of “funded enrollment” as defined in Education Code section 8205.

(an) “Guaranteed income payments” is defined as set forth in Education Code section 8213.

(ao) “Income eligibility” for the purpose of determining income eligibility for preschool services is defined as set forth in Education Code section 8213(a) and (b) as applicable.

(ap) “Income fluctuation” means income that varies due to:

(1) Migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work;

(2) Inconsistent, and/or unstable employment, or self-employment resulting in an inconsistent pattern of income; or

(3) Intermittent, occasional, sporadic, or infrequent earnings or income, including but not limited to bonuses, commissions, lottery winnings, inheritance, back child support payment, overtime or net proceeds from the sale of real property or stock.

(aq) “Indirect cost” means an incurred cost that benefits more than one program and cannot be readily assigned to the benefitting programs.

(ar) “Indirect cost allocation plan” means a written justification and rationale for assigning the relative share of indirect costs across more than one program or contract.

(as) “Initial certification” means the formal processes the contractor goes through to collect information and documentation to determine that the family and/or child meets the criteria for receipt of subsidized preschool services. The dated signature of the contractor's authorized representative on an application for services certifies that the criteria have been met, and begins the certification period.

(at) “Legally qualified professional” means a person licensed under applicable laws and regulations of the State of California to perform legal, medical, health or social services for the general public.

(au) “License exempt classroom” means a CSPP classroom that is exempt from licensure pursuant to Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 1596.792(o).

(av) “Magnet school” means an entire school with a focus on a special area of study, such as science, the performing arts, or career education, designed to attract pupils from across the school district who may choose to attend the magnet school instead of their local public school.

(aw) “Maximum reimbursable amount” means the total dollar amount of a contract. Reimbursement from the state shall not exceed the maximum reimbursable amount. The initial maximum reimbursable amount shall be the approved original version of the annual contract based on the Budget Act as signed by the Governor.

(ax) “MyTeachstone” means the online subscription-based service, operated by Teachstone, designed to help programs manage and use CLASS® Observation and CLASS® Environment Observation data to inform continuous improvement and deliver individualized CLASS® based professional development.

(ay) “Net reimbursable program costs” means the portion of the actual and allowable net costs which are incurred in the provision of preschool services for CSPP children.

(az) “New contract” means a contract awarded to applicants who do not currently contract with the CDE for preschool services.

(ba) “Parent” means a biological parent, adoptive parent, stepparent, foster parent, caretaker relative, legal guardian, domestic partner of the parent as defined in Family Code section 297, or any other adult living with a child who has responsibility for the care and welfare of the child.

(bb) “Parent survey” means a questionnaire completed by the parent to assess the child care program or services that the child and family receive. The parent survey asks for information about how the program helps parents support their child's learning and development and meets the family's needs.

(bc) “Parental incapacity” means the temporary or permanent inability of the child's parent(s) to provide care and supervision of the child(ren) for any part of the day due to a physical and/or mental health condition.

(bd) “Preschool services” means services provided through a California state preschool program.

(be) “Private contractor” means an entity other than a public agency which is tax exempt or non-tax exempt and under contract with CDE for the provision of preschool services.

(bf) “Program self-evaluation process” means those activities and procedures used by the contractor to evaluate its program quality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions.

(bg) “Public contractor” means a school district, community college district, county superintendent of schools, campus of the California State University or the University of California system, county, city or other public agency under contract with the CDE for the provision of preschool services.

(bh) “Qualified FRPM school” is a public elementary school, that is not a charter or magnet school, where at least 80 percent of the enrolled students are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

(bi) “Reasonable and necessary costs” means expenditures that, in nature and amount, do not exceed what an ordinarily prudent person would incur in the conduct of a competitive business.

(bj) “Recertification” means the formal processes the contractor goes through to collect information and documentation to determine that the family and/or child continues to meet the criteria for receipt of subsidized preschool services. The dated signature of the contractor's authorized representative on an application for services certifies that the criteria have been met, and begins the certification period.

(bk) “Recipients of services” means families and/or children enrolled in a preschool program subsidized by the CDE.

(bl) “Request for applications (RFA)” means an announcement issued by the CDE for an award of new funding for preschool services or expansion of existing level of services. The RFA includes, but is not limited to:

(1) The application content requirements;

(2) Procedures and timelines for submission of an application for funding; and

(3) How the application will be scored.

(bm) “Restricted income” means income which the donor designates may only be expended for specific limited purposes that are reimbursable according to the contract.

(bn) “Self-certification of income” means a declaration signed by the parent under penalty of perjury, identifying:

(1) To the extent known, the employer's name, address, start date of work, the rate and frequency of pay, the total amount of income received for the preceding month(s), the type of work performed, and the hours and days worked; or

(2) That the parent does not have income from employment and any source of income used to support the family including non-wage income.

(bo) “Service delivery area” means the community, geographic area or political subsection in which the preschool services are to be provided as specified in the RFA.

(bp) “Staff professional development program” means those activities that address the needs, interests, and skills of program staff or service providers to improve program quality.

(bq) “Subcontract” means a written agreement between the contractor and any entity to perform a service on behalf of the contractor.

(br) “Teaching team” means the adults retained by the program to provide program supervision and/or instruction to the children in the CSPP classroom.

(bs) “Teachstone” means Teachstone, Inc, a Virginia Corporation, and affiliates, if any.

(bt) “Total countable income” means all income of the individuals counted in the family size that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Gross wages or salary, commissions, overtime, tips, bonuses, gambling or lottery winnings;

(2) Wages for migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work;

(3) CalWORKs cash aid;

(4) Gross income from self-employment less business expenses with the exception of wage draws;

(5) Disability or unemployment compensation;

(6) Workers compensation;

(7) Spousal support, child support received from the former spouse or absent parent, or financial assistance for housing costs or car payments paid as part of or in addition to spousal or child support;

(8) Survivor and retirement benefits;

(9) Dividends, interest on bonds, income from estates or trusts, net rental income or royalties;

(10) Rent for room within the family's residence;

(11) Financial assistance received for the care of a child living with an adult who is not the child's biological or adoptive parent;

(12) Veterans pensions;

(13) Pensions or annuities;

(14) Inheritance;

(15) Allowances for housing or automobiles provided as part of compensation;

(16) Insurance or court settlements for lost wages or punitive damages;

(17) Net proceeds from the sale of real property, stocks, or inherited property; or

(18) Other enterprise for gain.

(bu) “Total expenditures” means all costs for the provision of subsidized services under the contract and any nonsubsidized services which are provided in classrooms with commingled preschool services.

(bv) “Unnecessarily increase the value” means an improvement of a site beyond what is required to meet California Code of Regulations, title 22, Community Care Licensing Standards.

(bw) “Unrestricted income” means income that has no restrictions regarding use by the donor, and income restricted by the donor for purposes that are not reimbursable according to the contract, including income for services to children not subsidized by the contract.

(bx) “Use allowance” means an alternate method for claiming the use of the contractor's assets as a cost when depreciation methods are not used.

(by) “Vocational training” means an educational or job training/apprenticeship/internship program, courses and/or classes leading to a recognized trade, paraprofession or profession.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202, 8203, 8205, 8207, 8208, 8213, 8231, 8244, 8245, 8249, 8252, 8314 and 8332, Education Code; and Section 106 of Senate Bill (SB) 114 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023).

History

1. New chapter 18.5 (subchapters 1-11, sections 17700-17833), subchapter 1 (section 17700) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. New subsections (d)(16)-(17), (o)-(o)(2), (a)(i) and (a)(j), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (q), (t), (w), (ao), (bb) and (bd), repealer of subsection (bl) and subsection renumbering filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

3. Amendment filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17701. Program Philosophy, Goals and Objectives.

(a) Each contractor shall have a written philosophical statement and goals and objectives which support that philosophy and address equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural and linguistic responsiveness. The governing body of each contractor shall approve the program philosophy, goals and objectives.

(b) The goals and objectives shall address the requirements contained in all of the sections in this article.

(c) The goals and objectives shall reflect the cultural and linguistic characteristics of the families served by the contractor.

(d) The goals and objectives shall meet the needs of all children and their families, including children with exceptional needs and dual language learners.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 2 (articles 1-3, sections 17701-17721) article 1 (sections 17701-17711) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17702. Developmental Profile.

(a) Contractors shall complete the age-appropriate Desired Results Developmental Profile, as defined in this chapter, and submit it as directed by the California Department of Education (CDE) for each child who is enrolled in the program for at least 10 hours per week.

(b) The Desired Results Developmental Profile required in subsection (a) shall be completed for each child between 60 and 90 calendar days from the first day of attendance and at least once every six months thereafter.

(c) The contractor shall use data from the Desired Results Developmental Profile to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate activities as required by the education program.

(d) If a child has exceptional needs, the Desired Results Developmental Profile shall be completed with any necessary accommodations and adaptations and submitted as directed by the CDE. Notwithstanding subsection (a), a developmental profile is required for a child with exceptional needs, even if that child is enrolled less than 10 hours per week.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8203.5 and 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17703. Education Program.

The standards for the education program component shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) The program approach addresses equity, diversity and is developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate.

(b) The program is inclusive of children with exceptional needs.

(c) The program encourages respect for the feelings and rights of others.

(d) The program uses information derived from data collected in the Desired Results Developmental Profile to plan activities that support individual, classroom, and program goals.

(e) The program supports children's social and emotional development by:

(1) Building trust;

(2) Planning routines and transitions so they can occur in a timely, predictable, and unhurried manner; and

(3) Helping children develop emotional security and facility in social relationships.

(f) The program provides for the development of each child's cognitive and language skills by:

(1) Using various strategies, including experimentation, inquiry, observation, play, and exploration;

(2) Ensuring opportunities for creative self-expression through activities such as art, music, movement, and dialogue;

(3) Promoting interaction and language use among children and between children and adults; and

(4) Supporting emerging literacy and numeracy development.

(g) The program promotes each child's physical development by providing sufficient time, indoor and outdoor space, equipment, materials, and guidelines for active play and movement.

(h) The program promotes and maintains practices that are healthy and safe.

(i) The program uses data from the Desired Results Developmental Profile to support every child's developmentally appropriate participation in the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17704. Staff Professional Development Program.

Each contractor shall develop and implement a staff professional development program that includes the following:

(a) Identification of training needs of staff or service providers that improves the quality, diversity, stability, and retention of caregivers, teachers, and directors;

(b) Written job descriptions;

(c) An orientation plan for new employees;

(d) An annual written performance evaluation procedure, unless a different frequency of performance evaluations is specified in a contractor's collective bargaining agreement with their employees;

(e) Staff development opportunities that include topics related to the functions specified in each employee's job description and those training needs identified by the contractor pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. Staff development topics must be linked to the Desired Results System, CLASS® Observation data gathered using the the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, and CLASS® Environment Observation data gathered using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference; and

(f) An internal communication system that provides each staff member with the information necessary to carry out his or her assigned duties.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8205, 8207, 8231 and 8298, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17705. Family Engagement and Strengthening.

(a) Each contractor shall include in its program a family engagement and strengthening component.

(b) The family engagement and strengthening component shall include the following:

(1) An orientation for parents that includes topics such as program philosophy, program goals and objectives, program activities, eligibility criteria and priorities for enrollment, family fee requirements, and due process procedures;

(2) At least two individual conferences with the parent(s) per year;

(3) Parent meetings with program staff,

(4) An open-door policy that encourages parents to participate in the daily activities whenever possible;

(5) A parent advisory committee that advises the contractor on issues related to services to families and children; and

(6) Sharing information between staff and parents concerning the child's progress.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17706. Health and Social Services.

Each contractor shall include in its program a health and social service component that:

(a) Identifies the needs of the child and the family for health or social services;

(b) Refers a child and/or family to appropriate agencies in the community based on the health or social service needs; and

(c) Conducts follow-up procedures with the parent to ensure that the needs have been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17707. Community Involvement.

Each contractor shall include a community involvement component in its program which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Facilitating relationships between the local educational agency or local regional centers and families that need services.

(b) Soliciting support from the community, this includes the solicitation of donated goods and services.

(c) Providing information to the community regarding the services available. Contractors may utilize media or other forms of communication in the community.

(d) Collaborating with the local resource and referral agency to provide services to families.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17708. Nutrition.

(a) Each contractor shall include in its program a nutrition component that ensures that the children have nutritious meals and snacks during the time in which they are in the program.

(b) The meals and snacks shall be culturally and developmentally appropriate for the children being served and shall meet the nutritional requirements specified by the federal Child Care Food or the National School Lunch program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8204, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17709. Program Self-Evaluation Process.

(a) Each contractor shall develop and implement an annual plan for its program self-evaluation process.

(b) The annual plan shall include the following:

(1) A self-evaluation based on the contract monitoring review (CMR), as defined in section 17794 of this chapter;

(2) An assessment of the program by parents using the parent survey, as defined in subsection 17700 of this chapter;

(3) An assessment of the program by staff and board members as evidenced by written documentation;

(4) An analysis of the CMR findings, including, as applicable, the Desired Results Developmental Profiles, the CLASS® Observations, conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, the CLASS® Environment Observations, conducted by a certified observer using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference, and the parent surveys, as defined in section 17700, together with the self-evaluation findings described in this section;

(5) A written list of tasks needed to modify the program in order to address all areas that need improvement, as indicated in the analysis specified in subsection (b)(4); and

(6) Procedures for the ongoing monitoring of the program to assure that areas of the program that are satisfactory continue to meet standards, and areas requiring modification pursuant to subsection (b)(5) are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

(c) The contractor shall submit a summary of the findings of the program self-evaluation to the CDE by June 1 of each year. The contractor may submit self-evaluation reports required by other local, state, or federal agency requirements, such as Head Start and Quality Counts California, and the CDE shall review such reports to determine if the reports meet all, or a part of, the requirements listed in subsection (b).

(d) The contractor shall modify its program to address any areas identified during the self-evaluation as needing improvement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(4) filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17710.5. Educator and Child Interaction Assessment.

(a) CSPP contractors shall ensure that a CLASS® Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, is completed annually for each CSPP classroom using the following phase-in schedule, where at least:

(1) Thirty percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2025-26 program year.

(2) Sixty percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2026-27 program year.

(3) Ninety percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2027-28 program year.

(4) All CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once per program year beginning with the 2028-29 program year.

(b) CLASS® Observations shall:

(1) Be completed by a certified observer, as defined in section 17700, that is not the teacher of record in the classroom being observed or a teacher within the same site.

(2) Consist of at least three cycles completed on the same day. If the cycle is interrupted by an activity that cannot be scored and the observation period is 10 minutes or longer, the observer can score that period and count it as a cycle. If the observation period is less than 10 minutes long, the observer shall not score that period and must start a new cycle.

(3) Look at the interactions between all children and all adults in the classroom, including children not enrolled in CSPP and adults not employed by the program.

(4) Be completed in a CSPP classroom where the teacher on record has been serving as the teacher for at least 30 calendar days.

(c) When CLASS® Observations are completed by a certified observer not employed by the CSPP, such as through the local quality rating and improvement system or an on-site compliance review, the scores must be used to meet the requirement in subsection (a) above.

(d) The results from the CLASS® Observation shall be provided to the site supervisor and the teaching team within 30 calendar days of the CLASS® Observation date.

(e) Contractors shall ensure the CLASS® Observation data is reported to MyTeachstone no later than 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the results of a CLASS® Observation.

(f) Contractors shall use data from CLASS® Observations to inform continuous quality improvement efforts.

(g) Contractors shall not use CLASS® Observation scores to evaluate staff competency. If violations of state or federal law are observed during a CLASS® Observation, the person observing shall follow all applicable processes and laws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code; and Section 106 of Senate Bill (SB) 114 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023).

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17710.6. Assessments for Interactions and Classroom Environment for Head Start Collaborative Programs.

(a) Notwithstanding section 17700, when the CSPP contractor is also a Head Start grantee or delegate agency or has a signed collaboration agreement with a Head Start grantee or delegate agency, and is providing collaborative services using both Head Start and CSPP contract funds the following definitions shall apply:

(1) “CLASS® Observation” means cycles conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Manual Pre-K (2008), hereby incorporated by reference, or the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, which are observation tools developed by Teachstone, to measure the quality of educator-child interactions.

(2) “Certified observer,” means someone who either:

(A) Has completed the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®), CLASS 2008 Observer Pre-K training to become a CLASS® observer, passed the CLASS® certification test, and has an active CLASS® certification from Teachstone; or

(B) Has completed the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®), Second Edition Pre-K-3rd training to become a CLASS® observer, passed the CLASS® certification test for second edition pre-K or second edition pre-K-3rd.

(b) Certified observers shall only complete CLASS observations using the version of the tool for which they hold an active certification.

(c) When the CSPP contractor is also a Head Start grantee or delegate agency or has a signed collaborative agreement with a Head Start grantee or delegate agency, and is providing collaborative services using both Head Start and CSPP contract funds, an annual CLASS Environment Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference, is optional.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code; and Section 106 of Senate Bill (SB) 114 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023).

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17710. Parent Survey.

(a) Each contractor shall annually distribute the parent survey to parents, collect the surveys from parents, and analyze the results.

(b) The contractor shall use the parent survey results to plan and conduct activities to help parents support their child's learning and development and to meet the family's needs.

(c) The contractor shall use the results and analysis of the parent survey as part of its annual self-evaluation process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17711.1. Additional Environment Requirements.

(a) Contractors shall develop classroom schedules that provide a balance of structured and flexible activities for all CSPP classrooms. The schedule shall provide, at a minimum, the following activities on a daily basis:

(1) A variety of play activities, including activities that are child directed, educator facilitated, and educator directed.

(2) Both gross motor and fine motor play opportunities

(3) At least one outdoor play period, safety and weather permitting. Programs that operate fewer than four hours per day shall schedule at minimum 30 minutes total of outdoor play during the program hours and programs that operate four or more hours per day shall schedule at minimum 60 minutes total of outdoor play during the program hours. The required outdoor time may be divided into shorter periods as long as the total time per day is met.

(b) Contractors shall post written and visual handwashing procedures in a place that is visible to children and adults. Handwashing procedures shall be followed by children and adults.

(c) Contractors shall post written and visual non-punitive, developmentally, and age-appropriate toileting procedures that are visible to all children and adults. Toileting procedures shall be followed.

(d) Contractors shall post written and visual non-punitive, developmentally, and age-appropriate diapering procedures in a place that is visible to children and adults. Diapering procedures shall be followed.

(e) Contractors shall provide a regularly scheduled nap for any CSPP classroom that operates four or more hours per day.

(1) Contractors shall provide a cot or mat for all children.

(2) Cots or mats must be placed at least 18 inches apart during nap periods.

(3) Napping must be provided in a clean and sanitary manner.

(4) The space provided for napping and rest activities must be conducive to resting and ensure visual supervision is maintained at all times.

(5) Contractors shall develop a policy to support children that do not nap.

(f) Contractors shall provide storage spaces where staff can store personal belongings securely which are inaccessible to children.

(g) Contractors shall develop policies to support staff for work-related tasks, such as parent conferences and meetings, and to support staff for personal breaks.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17711. Classroom Environment Assessment.

(a) Contractors shall ensure that a CLASS® Environment Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference, is completed on each CSPP classroom annually using the following phase-in schedule, where at least:

(1) Thirty percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2025-26 program year.

(2) Sixty percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2026-27 program year.

(3) Ninety percent of CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once during the 2027-28 program year.

(4) All CSPP classrooms shall be observed at least once per program year beginning with the 2028-29 program year.

(b) During the phase-in schedule listed in subsection (a)(1)-(3) above, contractors shall ensure CLASS® Environment Observations are completed for all license exempt classrooms prior to starting CLASS® Environment Observations for licensed classrooms.

(c) CLASS® Environment Observations must be completed by a certified observer, as defined in section 17700, that is not the teacher of record in the classroom being observed or a teacher within the same site.

(d) When CLASS® Environment Observations are completed by a certified observer not employed by the CSPP, such as through the local quality rating and improvement system or during an on-site compliance review, the scores must be used to meet the requirement in subsection (a).

(e) The results from the CLASS® Environment Observation shall be provided to the site supervisor and the teaching team within 30 calendar days of the CLASS® Environment Observation date.

(f) Contractors shall ensure data from the CLASS® Environment Observation is reported to MyTeachstone no later than 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the results of a CLASS® Environment Observation.

(g) Contractors shall use data from CLASS® Environment Observations to inform continuous quality improvement efforts.

(h) Contractors shall not use scores from a CLASS® Environment Observation to evaluate staff competency. If violations of state or federal law are observed during a CLASS® Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, the person observing shall follow all applicable processes and laws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code; and Section 106 of Senate Bill (SB) 114 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023).

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17713. Staffing Ratios for CSPP.

(a) Contractors shall maintain a minimum of: 1:8 adult-child ratio, 1:24 teacher-child ratio.

(b) Compliance with these ratios shall be determined based on actual attendance.

(c) Contractors that also receive funding to operate a federal Head Start program may follow Head Start staffing ratios. If a contractor chooses to follow Head Start staffing ratios, they must also follow Head Start group sizes.

(d) Contractors that commingle transitional kindergarten and California State Preschool Program (CSPP) children shall follow the adult-child ratios specified in subsection (a).

(e) Contractors that operate through Family Child Care Home Education Networks shall follow the adult-child ratios for family child care homes pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, section 102416.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8240, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8240, 8241 and 48000, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17713-17716) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17714. Commingling of Age Categories.

(a) Except as provided for in section 17713(d) and (e), whenever groups of children that are younger or older than CSPP age eligible children are commingled with CSPP age eligible children, and the younger age group exceeds 50 percent of the total number of children in attendance, the ratios for the entire group must meet the ratios required for the younger age group.

(b) If the younger age group does not exceed 50 percent of the total number of the children in attendance, the teacher-child and adult-child ratios shall be computed separately for each group.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8240, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8240 and 8241, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17715. Staffing Ratio Variance for Full-Day CSPP.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in title 22 of the CCR, Community Care Licensing Standards, the full-day CSPP may exceed adult-child ratios prescribed by section 17713 by 15 percent of the total number of children in attendance, for a period of time not to exceed 120 minutes in any one day.

(b) The ratio during a scheduled nap period may be a 1:24 teacher-child ratio, provided that the remaining staff necessary to meet the adult-child ratio specified in section 17713 are immediately available at the center.

(c) For subsection (b) to apply, all napping children shall remain on a cot/mat. If one child gets up, additional staff need to be called in immediately to meet the required adult-child ratio.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8240, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8240 and 8241, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17716. Volunteers for Part-Day CSPP.

(a) All adult volunteers must meet the requirements in CCR, title 22, sections 101216(c) and (d), and unless exempted under CCR, title 22, section 101170(b), shall be required to obtain a criminal record clearance.

(b) Contractors may recruit a maximum of one adult volunteer per 24 children to meet adult-child ratios, as required in section 17713, under the following conditions:

(1) Adult volunteer shall obtain a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR, title 22, section 101170; and

(2) Shall meet personnel requirements specified in CCR, title 22, section 101216.

(c) The contractor shall ensure that adult-child ratios, as required in sections 17713 or 17715, are maintained during program operations.

(d) The contractor shall have a written plan indicating how the program will meet the adult-child ratios in sections 17713 and 17715, in the event that the adult volunteer is not able to participate on any given day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8240 and 8241, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 2. Program Quality > Article 3. Staff Qualifications > § 17717. Teacher Qualifications.
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§ 17717. Teacher Qualifications.

Staff must meet the qualifications in subsection (a) or (b) to be considered a “teacher” in the CSPP.

(a) A permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a childcare and development program. This can be any of the following permits:

(1) Regular Children's Center Instructional Permit;

(2) Limited Children's Center Instructional Permit;

(3) Emergency Children's Center Instructional Permit;

(4) Child Development Master Teacher Permit;

(5) Child Development Teacher Permit; or

(6) Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (Note: This permit authorizes the holder to supervise Assistant Permit holders and an aide.).

(b) A current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single subject credential in home economics, and 12 units in early childhood education and/or child development (ECE/CD) or two years of experience in early childhood education or a childcare and development program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Section 8295, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 17717-17721) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17718. Site Supervisor Qualifications.

Staff must meet the qualifications in subsection (a), (b), or (c) below to be considered a “site supervisor” in the CSPP.

(a) A permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing supervision of a childcare and development program operating in a single site. This can be either of the following permits:

(1) Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or

(2) Children's Center Supervision Permit.

(b) A current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single subject credential in home economics, and six units in administration/supervision of ECE/CD (not required to any person who was employed as a program director prior to January 1, 1993 in an early childhood program receiving funding by CDE's Early Education Division) and 12 units of ECE/CD or at least two years of experience in an ECE/CD program.

(c) An Administrative Services Credential authorizing administration or supervision in public schools in California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205 and 8298, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17719. Waiver of Qualifications for Site Supervisor; Conditions.

(a) The Early Education Division may grant a waiver of the requirements in section 17718 upon a contractor's demonstration of the existence of compelling need. The Early Education Division shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors in determining compelling need:

(1) Evidence that the contractor's recruitment efforts have not be successful in obtaining qualified applicants;

(2) Evidence of the contractor's inability to offer competitive salaries; or

(3) Evidence of potential or current staff lack of reasonable access to training resources which offer required course work.

(b) Waivers granted shall remain in effect for the period of time specified by the Early Education Division.

(c) The site supervisor shall, at a minimum, meet the qualifications specified in CCR, title 22, Community Care Licensing Standards for “program director.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Section 8205, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17720. Program Director Qualifications.

Staff must meet the qualifications in subsection (a) or (b) below to be considered a “program director” in the CSPP.

(a) A permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing supervision of a childcare and development program operating in multiple sites. This can be either of the following permits:

(1) Child Development Program Director Permit or

(2) Children's Center Supervision Permit.

(b) A current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single subject credential in home economics, and six units in administration/supervision of early childhood education (ECE/CD) (not required to any person who was employed as a program director prior to January 1, 1993 in an early childhood program receiving funding by the Early Education Division) and 12 units of ECE/CD or at least two years of experience in an ECE/CD program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205 and 8298, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17721. Waiver of Qualifications for Program Director; Conditions.

(a) The Early Education Division may grant a waiver for the qualifications of a program director described in Education Code section 8298 upon a finding of one of the following circumstances:

(1) The applicant is making satisfactory progress toward securing a permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing supervision of a childcare and development program operating in two or more sites or fulfilling the qualifications for program directors of childcare and development programs that provide services to severely disabled children, as specified in section 10381.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; or

(2) The place of employment is so remote from institutions offering the necessary coursework as to make continuing education impracticable and the contractor has made a diligent search but has been unable to hire a more qualified applicant.

(b) Waivers granted shall remain in effect for the period of time specified by the Early Education Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8240, Education Code. Reference: Section 8298, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17722. Eligibility for Funding.

(a) A current contractor is eligible to apply for new or additional funds except when one or more of the following conditions apply during the request for applications (RFA) cycle:

(1) The contractor is on conditional status because of fiscal or programmatic noncompliance;

(2) The California Department of Education's (CDE) Early Education Division has conducted a compliance review pursuant to section 17794 and the contractor has failed to resolve items of fiscal and programmatic noncompliance identified in the review within 12 months of the issuance of the compliance review report;

(3) The RFA outlines reasons for being ineligible for funding such as when the contractor has a contract on provisional status or has previously received expansion funding and has not yet begun to provide services with that funding;

(4) The CDE has evidence that the agency has not been able to successfully fulfill current contract requirements by serving children in a quality program and in a fiscally responsible manner;

(5) The contractor has in place, or places, a person in a position of fiscal responsibility or control who has been convicted of a crime involving misuse or misappropriation of state or federal funds, or a state or federal crime involving moral turpitude;

(6) The CDE reduced the contractor's current year maximum reimbursement amount due to the contractor's inability to utilize its full contract amount, whether through low enrollment or low expenditures for the same contract type;

(7) The contractor has an outstanding accounts receivable balance with the CDE; or

(8) The contractor has a delinquent audit with the CDE pursuant to section 17825.

(b) An applicant that is not a current CDE contractor is not eligible to apply for funding if the CDE is informed that one of the following conditions apply:

(1) The applicant had a previous contract with the CDE that was terminated or not continued by the CDE for fiscal or programmatic noncompliance within three years immediately preceding the date the RFA was posted;

(2) The applicant has an outstanding accounts receivable balance with the CDE or another state or federal agency;

(3) The applicant has a delinquent audit with the CDE pursuant to section 17825;

(4) The applicant is currently listed on a state or federal debarment list; or

(5) The applicant has in place, or places, a person in a position of fiscal responsibility or control who has been convicted of a crime involving misuse or misappropriation of state or federal funds, or a state or federal crime involving moral turpitude.

(c) The RFA may set forth additional limitations on who will be eligible to apply for funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8314, 8316, 8333 and 8335, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3 (articles 1-3, sections 17722-17726) article 1 (section 17722) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17723. Application Review.

(a) An applicant must submit a complete application in accordance with the instructions and timeline(s) contained in the RFA.

(b) Any change made to the contents of the RFA, shall be posted on the CDE's funding website located at http://www.cde.ca.gov/.

(c) All complete applications submitted in accordance with the instructions and timeline(s) in the RFA shall be evaluated as follows:

(1) Applications shall be evaluated and scored as specified in the RFA;

(2) If the RFA includes more than one service delivery area, applicants shall be considered for the service area(s) specified in their applications; and

(3) Applicants headquartered in the service delivery area(s) specified in the RFA shall be given preference over applicants with the same score that are not headquartered in the specified area(s).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8327 and 8328, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17723-17725) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17724. Appeals for Request for Applications.

After receiving the application score, the applicant may review the application, the criteria used to score the application, and any reader comments on the application. An applicant may appeal the score. If the applicant intends to appeal, the following appeal process shall apply:

(a) An applicant shall send a notice of appeal to the CDE's Early Education Division in the manner prescribed and within the timeline stated in the RFA.

(b) The appeal will be limited to whether the Early Education Division correctly applied the scoring criteria set forth in the RFA.

(c) The CDE shall notify the appellant in writing of the results of the appeal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8331, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17725. Award of Contract.

(a) Prior to announcing an award, the CDE shall verify:

(1) The applicant's eligibility for funding pursuant to section 17722 of this chapter; and

(2) As applicable, all applicants who have filed appeals have either been notified of the results of their appeal or the applicant has withdrawn its appeal.

(b) The applicants will be awarded contract funding based on the applicable state laws and pursuant to the criteria established in the RFA.

(c) No award of funding is final until a contract has been executed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17726. Continued Funding.

(a) Contractors have no vested right to a subsequent contract.

(b) Contractors who are not on conditional contract status but where there is evidence of fiscal or programmatic noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter or Education Code sections 8200 et seq., shall receive an administrative review in accordance with section 17828 of this chapter to determine whether they will receive an offer for continued funding.

(c) Contractors currently on conditional status who do not meet the requirements specified in the Conditional Status Addendum, as specified in section 17830, may not be offered a subsequent contract and shall be so notified by the Early Education Division in accordance with section 17828.

(d) Contractors who intend to accept the offer to continue services in the subsequent contract period shall respond to a continued funding application request from the Early Education Division in accordance with the instructions and timelines specified in the request.

(e) Failure to respond within the timelines specified in the continued funding application request shall constitute notification to the Early Education Division of the contractor's intent to discontinue services at the end of the current contract period unless the contractor has received a written extension of the original timeline from the Early Education Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 17726) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17727. Minimum Hours and Days of Operation for Part-Day CSPP.

Part-day California State Preschool Program (CSPP) shall operate a minimum of three hours and up to three hours and 59 minutes per day, excluding home-to-school transportation time, and operate for a minimum of 175 days per year, unless the preschool contract specifies a lower number of days of operation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 4 (articles 1-3, sections 17727-17742) article 1 (sections 17727-17732) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17728. Minimum Hours and Days of Operation for Full-Day CSPP.

Full-day CSPP shall operate a minimum of 246 days per year, unless the contract indicates a lower number of days, and for the number of operational hours reasonably necessary to meet the preschool needs of the families in the community.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17729. Verification of CSPP Contractor Site(s) within Qualified FRPM Elementary School Attendance Boundary.

(a) Contractors opting to enroll children using CSPP Neighborhood School Site eligibility shall submit the following documentation and information, as applicable, and obtain written approval from the California Department of Education (CDE) prior to enrolling children using this eligibility category for the first time.

(1) California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contractors must determine the elementary school's boundaries in which the CSPP site sits and use the address of the CSPP site to document the boundaries in one of the following ways:

(A) Utilize the local school district or county office of education website tool to verify that the CSPP site is located within the elementary school's attendance boundaries and keep a copy of the results, noting the expiration date if applicable; or,

(B) Utilize a printed or online map of the school district which indicates that the CSPP site is within the elementary school boundary. Contractors must ensure that the map used is for the program year in which the contractor is applying as a CSPP Neighborhood School Site; or,

(C) Contact the elementary school for boundary information and have the principal or authorized representative sign a statement certifying that the CSPP site falls within the same attendance boundaries of the elementary school.

(2) Contractors must then confirm and indicate that the elementary school identified in subsection (1) is a qualified free and reduced price meals (FRPM) school, pursuant to section 17700, by viewing the List of Eligible Public Elementary Schools posted to the CSPP Neighborhood School Site webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/neighborhoodschoolelig.asp which identifies non-charter, non-magnet schools, by county, where at least 80 percent of the enrolled students are eligible for free and reduced price meals.

(b) Once approved by the Early Education Division as a CSPP Neighborhood School Site pursuant to subsection (a), the contractor shall verify on an annual basis that it continues to operate as a CSPP Neighborhood School Site before continuing to enroll children under this eligibility criteria, and must keep the following documentation on file for purposes of monitoring:

(1) Written confirmation from CDE that the site has been re-verified as a CSPP Neighborhood School Site through an online verification on the CSPP Neighborhood School Site webpage at www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/neighborhoodschooleligibility.asp.

(2) Documentation that the site continues to operate as a CSPP Neighborhood School Site, pursuant to the requirements of subsection (a) above.

(c) Verification that the CSPP site is a Neighborhood School Site is only valid for one program year at a time. If a CSPP site does not qualify as a Neighborhood School Site for one program year or longer, it must seek prior approval from CDE as set forth in subdivision (a) before again enrolling children under this eligibility category.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8217 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8217 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 1. Operational Requirements > § 17730. Family Child Care Home Education Networks.
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§ 17730. Family Child Care Home Education Networks.

CSPP contractors approved to operate through a family child care home education network are required to meet all applicable requirements in this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202, 8207 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 1. Operational Requirements > § 17731. Expulsion or Unenrollment of a Child Due to Behavior.
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§ 17731. Expulsion or Unenrollment of a Child due to Behavior.

(a) The contractor shall not expel or unenroll a child who is exhibiting persistent and serious challenging behaviors, except as authorized in subsection (c) below.

(b) The contractor must pursue and document steps to maintain the child's safe participation in the program, including, but not limited to:

(1) Inform the parents or legal guardians of the process described herein.

(2) Consult and partner with the parents or legal guardians and teacher.

(3) If the child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP), with the parent or guardian's written consent, contact the responsible local educational agency (LEA) or local regional center to seek consultation on how to best serve the child.

(4) If the child does not have an IEP or IFSP, before referring the child to the LEA to request an assessment to determine the child's eligibility for special education, consider the following, if appropriate:

(A) Completing a universal screening of the child that includes, but is not limited to, a screening of the child's social and emotional development, using resources such as but not limited to, the “Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional” and the Center for Disease Control's “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”

(B) Referring the parent or guardian to community resources, such as, but not limited to, an early childhood mental health consultant and the local resource and referral agency.

(C) Implementing positive behavior supports within the program.

(D) Reviewing results from developmental profile data to support children's safe participation in the program.

(c) If after expeditiously pursuing and documenting the steps in subsection (b), the contractor, in consultation with the parents or legal guardians, teacher, and if, applicable, LEA responsible for the student's IEP, determines that the child's continued enrollment would present a continued serious safety threat to the child or other enrolled children, the contractor shall refer the parents or legal guardians to other potentially appropriate placements, the local resource and referral agency, or any other referral service available in the community. The contracting agency may then unenroll the child, subject to the due process requirements and procedures identified in sections 17782 through 17786.

(d) The contractor must complete this process within 180 days.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8222, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 1. Operational Requirements > § 17732.1. Funded Enrollment Set Aside for Children with Disabilities.
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§ 17732.1. Funded Enrollment Set Aside for Children with Disabilities.

(a) Contractors are required to set aside a percentage of their funded enrollment for enrolling children with disabilities pursuant to Education Code section 8208.

(b) Children can only be enrolled under the set aside if:

(1) The child is a child with disabilities as defined in section 17700; or

(2) The child is three-years old and had an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), and is waiting until the determination is made as to whether the child is eligible for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

(c) Contractors must adopt a written policy to inform families of the family's obligation to provide up-to-date copies of the IFSP or the IEP at least annually, as well as inform the contractor of any changes to the status of the IFSP or the IEP. If a current IFSP or IEP is not on file, the child does not count toward meeting the set aside requirement and the contractor will not receive the adjustment factor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8208, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205 and 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 1. Operational Requirements > § 17732. Confidentiality of Records.
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§ 17732. Confidentiality of Records.

(a) The use or disclosure of all information held by the contractor pertaining to the child and the child's family shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of the program or as otherwise permitted by law.

(b) The contractor shall permit the review of the family data file by the child's parent(s) or parent's authorized representative, upon request and at reasonable times and places.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 10850, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17733. Family Fee Schedule.
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§ 17733. Family Fee Schedule.

Contractors enrolling families for full-day services shall use the most recent family fee schedule adopted by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8252 and 8253, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17733-17740) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17734. Family Fee Assessment: Explanation to Families.
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§ 17734. Family Fee Assessment: Explanation to Families.

(a) Except as noted in section 17735, families with children enrolled in full-day programs shall be assessed a family fee as described in this section.

(b) The contractor shall utilize the following factors in determining the family fee to be assessed for each family:

(1) The adjusted monthly family income;

(2) Family size; and

(3) Certified schedule.

(c) The family fee shall be assessed and collected based on the family's child who is certified for the greater number of hours

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c) above, if the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of any of the children in the family states that the child's offer of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) is in the California State Preschool Program (CSPP), the Local Educational Agency (LEA) that is responsible for providing FAPE to the child with the IEP is responsible for paying the family fee and the fee shall not be collected from the family.

(e) The family fee assessed and collected shall be either the family fee indicated on the family fee schedule, the actual costs of services, or the contract maximum daily/hourly rate, whichever is less.

(f) No adjustment shall be made for excused or unexcused absences.

(g) The family fee shall be the full portion of the family's cost for services. No additional fees shall be required.

(h) The contractor shall maintain a record of each family's fee assessment, the effective date(s) of each fee increase or decrease, the dates and amounts of family fees collected and any amounts which are delinquent.

(i) The contractor shall provide written information to the parent(s), in advance of collecting family fees, about the policies regarding family fee assessment, collection, and the consequences for delinquent payment of fees.

(j) When assessing the family fee, contractors shall use the certified schedule as documented on the application for services.

(1) When a family is certified for 130 hours or more per month, a full-time monthly fee is assessed.

(2) When a family is certified for under 130 hours, a part-time monthly fee is assessed.

(3) When the initial enrollment is not on the first day of the month, the contractor must assess a fee based on the certified hours for the partial month and another fee for subsequent months based on the certified need as documented in the application for services.

(4) Contractors shall factor in the approved program calendar and include in the Notice of Action which months the part-time and/or full-time fees apply.

(k) Contractors shall assess a family fee for families who are certified based on an eligibility criterion other than income eligibility, and are not exempt from a family fee as described in section 17735. These families are required to self-certify their income for purposes of assessing a family fee.

(l) Families whose incomes are higher than the maximum income for their family size represented on the annual family fee schedule shall pay the highest fee rate for their family size.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8247 and 56040(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 8252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsection (d), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17735. Exceptions to Family Fee Assessment.
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§ 17735. Exceptions to Family Fee Assessment.

No fees shall be collected from families with any of the following circumstances:

(a) A child that receives child protective services, or is at-risk thereof may be exempt for up to 12 months if it is required by the services plan;

(b) Enrollment in a part-day CSPP;

(c) With an income level that, in relation to family size, is less than the first entry in the family fee schedule; or

(d) A family that receives CalWORKs cash aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, Education Code. Reference: Section 8253, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17736. NO Additional Payments or Costs; Exceptions.
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§ 17736. No Additional Payments or Costs; Exceptions.

(a) A contractor shall not require additional payments, in cash or in kind, as a condition of participation, except as provided in subsection (b).

(b) A contractor may charge recipients of services for field trips only under the following conditions:

(1) The fee has been established in a written policy adopted by the governing board that includes a parent advisory committee in the decision-making process.

(2) The maximum total charges per child in a contract year shall not exceed $25.

(3) A child shall not be denied participation in a field trip due to a parent's inability or refusal to pay the charge. No adverse action shall be taken against any parent or child for their inability or refusal to pay.

(4) Federal or state money shall not be used to reimburse parents for the costs of field trips if those costs are charged as an additional fee. A contractor that charges parents an additional fee for field trips shall inform the parents, prior to enrolling the child, that a fee may be charged and that no reimbursement will be available.

(5) The contractor shall establish a payment system that prevents the identification of children based on whether or not their parent(s) have paid a field trip fee.

(c) The contractor may only require that families provide diapers if the contractor has a written policy adopted by the governing board that includes a parent advisory committee in the decision-making process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8254, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17737. Credit for Fees Paid to Other Service Providers.
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§ 17737. Credit for Fees Paid to Other Service Providers.

This section shall apply to early childhood services provided by someone other than the contractor:

(a) When a contractor cannot meet all of a family's needs for child care for which eligibility and need as specified in Education Code section 8208(d) have been established, the contractor shall grant a credit to the family's fee equal to the amount paid to the other provider(s) of these services.

(b) The contractor shall apply the credit to the subsequent family fee billing period. The family shall not be allowed to carry over the credit beyond the subsequent family fee billing period.

(c) The contractor shall obtain copies of receipts or cancelled checks for the other childcare services from the parent. The copies of the receipts or cancelled checks shall be maintained in the contractor's fee assessment records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17738. Receipt for Payment of Fee; Retention of Copy for Records.
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§ 17738. Receipt for Payment of Fee; Retention of Copy for Records.

(a) The contractor or service provider shall provide an original copy of a pre-numbered receipt to each person who pays a fee. The receipt shall show the amount paid, the date of payment, the rate of payment and the period of service purchased.

(b) The contractor shall retain a copy of the receipt in its fee assessment records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17739. Delinquent Family Fees; Notice of Delinquency; Plan for Payment.
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§ 17739. Delinquent Family Fees; Notice of Delinquency; Plan for Payment.

(a) Fees shall be considered delinquent after seven calendar days from the date the fees were due.

(b) A Notice of Action, Recipient of Services shall be used to inform the family of the following:

(1) The total amount of unpaid fees;

(2) The fee rate;

(3) The period of delinquency; and

(4) That services shall be terminated two weeks from the date of the Notice unless all delinquent fees are paid before the end of the two-week period.

(c) The contractor shall accept a reasonable plan from the parent(s) for payment of delinquent fees. The contractor shall continue to provide services to the child, provided the parent(s) pays current fees when due and complies with the provisions of the repayment plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 2. Family Fees for Full-Day Cspp > § 17740. Consequences of Nonpayment of Delinquent Fees.
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§ 17740. Consequences of Nonpayment of Delinquent Fees.

Upon termination of services for nonpayment of delinquent fees, the family shall be ineligible for preschool services until all delinquent fees are paid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 3. Collaborative Programs for Cspp > § 17741. Collaborative Monitoring for Head Start Programs.
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§ 17741. Collaborative Monitoring for Head Start Programs.

For contractors that are also Head Start grantees, the CDE may accept monitoring documentation from another local, state, or federal monitoring agency in order to determine compliance with contract requirements during a contract monitoring review.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8207, 8231 and 8232 Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 17741-17742) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 4. Programmatic Requirements > Article 3. Collaborative Programs for Cspp > § 17742. Collaborative Transitional Kindergarten Programs.
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§ 17742. Collaborative Transitional Kindergarten Programs.

(a) Contractors may place CSPP four-year-olds that are enrolled in a CSPP, into a transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom.

(b) When children enrolled in CSPP are commingled with children in a TK classroom, the contractor shall adhere to the following requirements:

(1) Not include children enrolled in TK for a second year, or children enrolled in kindergarten, in the classroom.

(2) Must complete a developmental profile for each child as specified in section 17702.

(3) Must complete a CLASS® Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, as specified in section 17710.5

(4) Must complete a CLASS® Environment Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference, as specified in section 17711.

(5) Teachers must meet the requirements in Education Code section 48000(g).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8231 and 48000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. New subsection (b)(3), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(4) filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 5. Admission and Enrollment Requirements > Article 1. Admission Requirements > § 17743. Admission Policies and Procedures; Interview.
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§ 17743. Admission Policies and Procedures; Interview.

(a) Contractors shall develop written admission policies and procedures which shall be made available to the public.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, the admission procedures established shall conform to requirements in California Code of Regulations, title 22, section 101218.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 5 (articles 1-2, sections 17743-17748) article 1 (sections 17743-17745) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 5. Admission and Enrollment Requirements > Article 1. Admission Requirements > § 17744. Waiting List; Displacement.
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§ 17744. Waiting List; Displacement.

(a) After full enrollment is attained, contractors shall maintain a current waiting list in accordance with the enrollment priorities in article 2. Contractors may satisfy the requirement for maintaining a waiting list by participating in a county child care centralized eligibility list. Contractors shall contact applicants in order of priority from the waiting list as vacancies occur.

(b) If it is necessary to displace families, families shall be displaced in reverse priority order for services as specified in Education Code sections 8210 and 8211, as applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Section 8214, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 5. Admission and Enrollment Requirements > Article 1. Admission Requirements > § 17745. Residency Requirements.
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§ 17745. Residency Requirements.

(a) In addition to other applicable eligibility requirements as specified elsewhere in this chapter, to be eligible for preschool services the parent and child must live in the State of California while services are being received.

(b) Any evidence of a street address or post office address in California will be sufficient to establish residency. A person identified as experiencing homelessness is exempted from this requirement and shall submit a declaration that they reside in California.

(c) The determination of eligibility for preschool services shall be without regard to the immigration status of the child or the child's parent(s), unless the child or the child's parent(s) are under a final order of deportation from the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Section 8207, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 5. Admission and Enrollment Requirements > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities > § 17746. Enrollment Priorities for Part-Day California State Preschool Program.
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§ 17746. Enrollment Priorities for Part-Day California State Preschool Program.

(a) The first priority for services shall be given to California State Preschool Program (CSPP) three-year-old or CSPP four-year-old children who are recipients of child protective services or who are at risk of being neglected, abused or exploited and for whom there is a written referral from a legal, medical or social service agency.

(b) The second priority for service shall be given to all three- and four-year-old children with disabilities whose family's income is at or below the income eligibility threshold.

(1) Within this priority category, children from families with the lowest income according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table as published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) at the time of enrollment shall be enrolled first.

(2) Second priority applies to children with disabilities enrolling in CSPP outside of the mandated enrollment set aside pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of section 8208 of the Education Code.

(c)(1) The third priority for services shall be given to eligible CSPP three- and four-year-old children, not enrolled in transitional kindergarten (TK). This priority does not include children eligible based on having disabilities if they are from families with incomes above the income eligibility threshold.

(2) Within this priority category, children from families with the lowest income according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table as published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) at the time of enrollment shall be enrolled first.

(A) If two or more families have the same income ranking, according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, the child that is a dual language learner shall be admitted first.

(B) If there are no children that are dual language learners, the child that has been on the waiting list for the longest time shall be admitted first.

(d) The fourth priority for services shall be given to children from families whose income is no more than 15 percent above the eligibility income threshold. Children from families enrolled under this eligibility category may not exceed 10 percent of the participating CSPP's total contract enrollment. Children with disabilities do not count toward the 10 percent limitation. Within this priority category, children shall be enrolled in the following order:

(1) Three- and four-year-old children with disabilities interested in enrolling beyond those already enrolled in the percent of funded enrollment set aside pursuant to Education Code section 8208,

(2) Three- and four-year old children without disabilities shall be enrolled in income ranking order according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table as published by the SSPI at the time of enrollment.

(3) If two or more families have the same income ranking, according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, the child that has been on the waiting list for the longest time shall be admitted first.

(e) After all otherwise eligible children have been enrolled, the contractor may enroll the following children in the order listed:

(1) For CSPP Neighborhood School Sites operating within the attendance boundaries of a qualified free and reduced priced meals (FRPM) school, in accordance with section 17729, the contractor may enroll CSPP three- and four-year-old children whose families reside within the attendance boundary of the same qualified FRPM elementary school without establishing eligibility pursuant to Education Code section 8208(a)(1). These families shall, to the extent possible, be enrolled in income ranking order, lowest to highest.

(2) Transitional kindergarten and kindergarten pupils enrolling in the CSPP for extended learning and care, pursuant to subdivision (l) of Education Code Section 48000.

(f) After all families have been enrolled in the priorities above, contractors shall enroll children with disabilities that are not income eligible and have not been enrolled pursuant to any of the priorities above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207, 8208, 8210 and 8217, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17746-17748) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 5. Admission and Enrollment Requirements > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities > § 17747. Enrollment Priorities for Full-Day California State Preschool Program.
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§ 17747. Enrollment Priorities for Full-Day California State Preschool Program.

(a) The first priority for services shall be given to CSPP three- or four-year-old children who are recipients of child protective services or who are at risk of being neglected, abused or exploited upon written referral from a legal, medical or social service agency.

(b) The second priority for services shall be given to all three- and four-year-old children with disabilities whose family's income is at or below the income eligibility threshold.

(1) Within this priority category, children from families with the lowest income according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table as published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) at the time of enrollment shall be enrolled first.

(2) Second priority applies to children with disabilities enrolling in CSPP outside of the mandated enrollment set aside pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Education Code section 8208.

(c)(1) The third priority for services shall be given to eligible CSPP three- and four-year-old children not enrolled in TK. This priority does not include children eligible based on having disabilities if they are from families with incomes above the income eligibility threshold.

(2) Within this priority category, children from families with the lowest income according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table as published by the SSPI at the time of enrollment shall be enrolled first.

(A) If two or more families have the same income ranking, according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, the child that is a dual language learner shall be admitted first.

(B) If there are no children that are dual language learners, the child that has been on the waiting list for the longest time shall be admitted first.

(d) The fourth priority shall be given to children from families whose income is no more than 15 percent above the income eligibility threshold. Children from families enrolled under this eligibility category may not exceed 10 percent of the participating CSPP's total contract enrollment. Children with disabilities are not counted within the 10 percent limitation. Children within this priority category shall be enrolled in the following order:

(1) Three- and four-year-old children with disabilities interested in enrolling beyond those already enrolled in the percent of funded enrollment set aside pursuant to Education Code Section 8208,

(2) Three- and four-year-old children without disabilities shall be enrolled in income ranking order according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table as published by the SSPI at the time of enrollment.

(3) If two or more families have the same income ranking, according to the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, the child that has been on the waiting list for the longest time shall be admitted first.

(e) After all otherwise eligible children have been enrolled, the contractor may enroll the following children in the order listed:

(1) The contractor may enroll CSPP three- and four-year-old children from families that meet eligibility criteria without establishing a need for services pursuant to section 17751. Within this priority, contractors shall enroll families in income ranking order, lowest to highest, and within income ranking order.

(2) For CSPP Neighborhood School Sites operating within the attendance boundaries of a qualified FRPM school, in accordance with section 17729, the contractor may enroll CSPP three- and four-year-old children whose families reside within the attendance boundary of the same qualified FRPM elementary school without establishing eligibility or a need for services pursuant to section 17751. These families shall, to the extent possible, be enrolled in income ranking order, lowest to highest.

(f) After all families have been enrolled in the priorities above, contractors shall enroll children with disabilities that are not income eligible and have not been enrolled pursuant to any of the priorities above.

(g) Contractors shall not deny service to nor assign a lower priority to a family that needs less than full-time services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207, 8208, 8211 and 8217, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 5. Admission and Enrollment Requirements > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities > § 17748. Enrollment Priorities for Head Start Collaborative.
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§ 17748. Enrollment Priorities for Head Start Collaborative.

(a) When the CSPP contractor is also a Head Start grantee or delegate agency or has a signed collaboration agreement with a Head Start grantee or delegate agency, and is providing collaborative full-day services using both Head Start and CSPP contract funds, the contractor shall utilize the CSPP waiting list in conjunction with the Head Start program waiting list and enroll children in the following priority order:

(1) First priority shall be given to CSPP age eligible children that have been identified at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation or who are receiving child protective services in accordance with section 17773;

(2) Second priority shall be given to children with disabilities beyond the required set aside pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Education Code section 8208, whose families are income eligible for CSPP;

(3) Third priority shall be given to CSPP eligible three- and four-year-old children from families that meet Head Start income guidelines, and have the lowest income ranking based on the most recent income ranking schedule adopted by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction;

(4) Fourth priority shall be given to CSPP eligible three- and four-year-old children from families that meet applicable Head Start priorities as stipulated in the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance requirements (45 C.F.R. § 1302);

(b) All families shall meet CSPP eligibility criteria as described in sections 17750 and 17751.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207, 8208 and 56443, Education Code; and 45 C.F.R. Part 1302.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(4), repealer of subsection (a)(5) and amendment of Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 6. Certifying Eligibility and Need for Services > Article 1. Eligibility and Need Requirements > § 17749.1. Age Limitations; Exceptions for Two-Year-Old Children.
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§ 17749.1. Age Limitations; Exceptions for Two-Year-Old Children.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, a CSPP contractor may, but is not required to, enroll interested two-year-old children in part-day or full-day CSPP.

(b) For information on implementation for serving two-year-old children, refer to guidance developed pursuant to Education Code section 8207.1.

(c) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207.1, 8202 and 8217, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17749. Age Limitations.

California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services shall be limited to:

(a) CSPP eligible four-year-old children, as defined in Education Code section 8205;

(b) CSPP eligible three-year-old children, as defined in Education Code section 8205; and

(c) Kindergarten-age eligible children receiving full-day services during the summer immediately prior to their enrollment in kindergarten. These children must have received full-day services as a CSPP eligible four-year-old on or before June 30 of that year, and may only receive services until the child's first day of kindergarten, or September 30, whichever comes first, at which point they must be disenrolled.

(d) Transitional kindergarten and kindergarten pupils that are enrolled in part-day CSPP for extended learning and care.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8207, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207, 8231 and 48000, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 6 (articles 1-2, sections 17749-17756) article 1 (sections 17749-17751) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. New subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17750. Eligibility Requirements for Part-Day CSPP.

(a) Except as set forth in (b), to be eligible for CSPP part-day services, families shall meet the eligibility requirements described in Education Code section 8208(a)(1).

(b) After all otherwise eligible families have been enrolled, a part-day CSPP may enroll children that do not meet the eligibility requirements described in Education Code section 8208(a)(1), with the following circumstances:

(1) Children from families whose income is no more than 15 percent above the income eligibility threshold. Children from families enrolled under this exception may not exceed 10 percent of the participating CSPP's total contract enrollment.

(2) CSPP three- and four-year-old children without establishing eligibility if the CSPP Neighborhood School Site and the family reside within the same attendance boundary of a qualified free and reduced priced meals (FRPM) school.

(c) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, if the family is eligible for services based on any criterion other than income eligibility, the family must self-certify their income for purposes of determining priority, unless the family chooses to provide income documentation pursuant to section 17762.

(d) When not all of the children in a family are certified based on a child-specific eligibility category, such as the child is receiving child protective services, or because a child has a disability, the parents in the family must meet another eligibility criterion as specified in this section prior to enrollment of additional children and those children shall be admitted in accordance with priorities specified in section 17746.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8217, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208 and 8217, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 6. Certifying Eligibility and Need for Services > Article 1. Eligibility and Need Requirements > § 17751.1. Eligibility for State-Subsidized Cspp Services.
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§ 17751.1. Eligibility for State-Subsidized CSPP Services.

(a) Subsidized preschool services shall only be available to the extent to which supervision of the family's child(ren) is(are) not otherwise being provided at the same time by:

(1) Scheduled time in a public educational program;

(2) A private school in which the child(ren) is(are) enrolled and attending; or

(3) A time when a child(ren) is(are) receiving services from any other early childhood program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17751. Eligibility and Need Requirements for Full-Day CSPP.

(a) Except as set forth in subsections (b), (c), and (d), to be eligible for CSPP full-day services, families shall meet the eligibility and need requirements described in Education Code section 8208(d)(1)

(b) After all otherwise eligible children have been enrolled, children from families whose income is no more than 15 percent above the income eligibility threshold may be enrolled. Children from families enrolled under this exception may not exceed 10 percent of the participating CSPP's total contract enrollment.

(c) After all eligible children have been enrolled pursuant to subsection (a) and (b), a full-day CSPP contractor may enroll CSPP three-year-old and CSPP four-year-old children from families that are eligible for services pursuant to Education Code section 8208(d)(1)(C) but do not have a need for services.

(d) After all children have been enrolled pursuant to the above subsections, a full-day CSPP contractor may enroll three- and four-year-old children, without establishing eligibility or a need for services, if the CSPP Neighborhood School Site and the family reside within the same attendance boundary of a qualified FRPM school.

(e) A family may receive services based on more than one need criterion at any one time, provided that applicable documentation has been collected.

(f) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, if the family is eligible for services based on any criterion other than income eligibility, the family must self-certify their income for purposes of determining priority and a family fee, unless the family chooses to provide income documentation pursuant to section 17762.

(g) When not all of the children in a family are certified based on a child specific eligibility category, such as the child is receiving child protective services, or because a child has a disability, the parents in the family must meet another eligibility criteria as specified in this section prior to enrollment of additional children and those children shall be admitted in accordance with priorities specified in section 17747.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8217, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208 and 8217, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 6. Certifying Eligibility and Need for Services > Article 2. Certification and Recertification of Eligibility Requirements > § 17752.5. Recertification of Eligibility for Part-Day Cspp.
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§ 17752.5. Recertification of Eligibility for Part-Day CSPP.

(a) CSPP contractors shall make determinations on recertification no more than 30 calendar days after the parent has signed the application for services.

(b) A part-day CSPP contractor shall recertify eligibility and enroll families into their program within 120 calendar days prior to the first day of the beginning of the new preschool year. Subsequent to enrollment, a child shall be deemed eligible for a part-day CSPP for the remainder of the certification period.

(c) The contractor shall make every effort to make the recertification process convenient for families by providing early morning, evening, or weekend appointments, or appointments at alternative locations as needed. The contractor may use technology to complete the recertification process if there is no reasonable way for the family to complete the process in person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208, 8213 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 6. Certifying Eligibility and Need for Services > Article 2. Certification and Recertification of Eligibility Requirements > § 17752. Initial Certification of Eligibility for Part-Day and Full-Day Cspp.
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§ 17752. Initial Certification of Eligibility for Part-Day and Full-Day CSPP.

(a) The contractor shall designate the staff person(s) authorized to certify family/child eligibility.

(1) At initial certification, the authorized representative of the contractor shall certify or deny each family's/child's eligibility and need for preschool services after reviewing the completed application and documentation contained in the family data file, as applicable, as provided in section 17758.

(2) Part-day California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contractors shall certify initial eligibility no more than 120 calendar days prior to the first day of the beginning of the new preschool year. A child shall not be enrolled in more than one part-day CSPP session per day.

(3) Full-day CSPP contractors shall certify initial eligibility no more than 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the beginning of the new preschool year.

(4) Once certified as eligible to receive services, except as otherwise provided in law or regulation, the contractor shall consider the family to meet all eligibility and/or need requirements for the certification period

(b) For full-day CSPP, except as otherwise provided for in law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the certification period, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the family is initially certified or recertified on the basis of income eligibility and the recalculation of income, pursuant to section 17755, based on the provided documentation indicates that the family's adjusted monthly income exceeds the income eligibility threshold set forth in Education Code section 8213 and the family does not meet the requirements for another eligibility basis pursuant to sections 17750 or 17751;

(2) When the parent changes residency outside of California; or

(3) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification and the family is not otherwise eligible.

(c) For part-day CSPP, except as otherwise provided for in law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the certification period, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the parent changes residency outside of California; or

(2) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification and the family is not otherwise eligible.

(d) Families disenrolled prior to the last day of the certification period shall be issued a Notice of Action for disenrollment pursuant to section 17783.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208 and 8213, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17752-17756) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 6. Certifying Eligibility and Need for Services > Article 2. Certification and Recertification of Eligibility Requirements > § 17753.1. Enrollment in Cspp when Transferring from Another State-Funded Early Childhood Program.
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§ 17753.1. Enrollment in CSPP When Transferring from Another State-Funded Early Childhood Program.

When a child is transferred from another state-funded early childhood program, the CSPP contractor must issue a Notice of Action, pursuant to section 17783, to extend the certification period through the remainder of the program year in which the certification period for the other state-funded early childhood program would otherwise end.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17753. Recertification of Eligibility for Full-Day CSPP.

(a) Full-day CSPP contractors shall make determinations on recertification no more than 30 calendar days after the parent has signed the application for services.

(b) Families shall be recertified for services by the contractor no later than August 15.

(c) In order to recertify families, the contractor's authorized representative shall:

(1) Notify the parent in writing on or after May 1, of:

(A) The requirement that the families be recertified in order to receive ongoing services;

(B) The date that the recertification must be completed by;

(C) The recertification appointment date, which can be no earlier than June 1;

(D) Information on the recertification process;

(E) Required information/documentation needed for the recertification appointment; and

(F) A telephone contact number and an optional email address in the event the parent may have any questions regarding the recertification process;

(2) Recertify or deny each family's/child's eligibility and need for preschool services after reviewing the completed application and documentation contained in the family data file, as provided for in section 17758; and

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 17783 to recertify eligibility for services or disenroll the family.

(d) Once recertified as eligible to receive services, except as otherwise provided in law or regulation, the contractor shall consider the family to meet all eligibility and/or need requirements for the certification period, at which point the family's eligibility and/or need must be recertified as set forth in this section.

(e) Except as otherwise provided for in law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the certification period, even if disqualifying information is discovered during the preliminary collection of documentation for recertification, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the recalculation of income, pursuant to section 17755, based on the provided documentation indicates that the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, exceeds the income threshold set forth in Education Code section 8213 and the family does not meet the requirements for another eligibility basis pursuant to sections 17750 or 17751; or

(2) When the parent changes residency outside of California; or

(3) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification or recertification.

(f) If the family's recertification appointment is between June 1, and June 30, the contractor shall not use the information from the recertification to change the original certification period.

(g) Families disenrolled prior to the last day of the certification period shall be issued a Notice of Action for disenrollment pursuant to section 17783.

(h) The contractor shall make every effort to make the recertification process convenient for families by providing early morning, evening, weekend appointments, or appointments at alternative locations as needed. The contractor may use technology to complete the recertification process if there is no reasonable way for the family to complete the process in person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208, 8213 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 6. Certifying Eligibility and Need for Services > Article 2. Certification and Recertification of Eligibility Requirements > § 17754. Certified Schedule for Cspp Full-Day Families with NO Established Need.
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§ 17754. Certified Schedule for CSPP Full-Day Families with No Established Need.

(a) The certified schedule for families with no established need who are enrolled pursuant to Education Code section 8208, subsections (d)(4) or (d)(5) shall be based upon the parent's request and be limited to no more than 10 hours per day and no more than five days per week.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), families that request services for more than 10 hours per day shall provide documentation to support the need for additional services pursuant to applicable regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17755. Requirement to Report when Income Exceeds Statutory Threshold for Income Eligibility for Full-Day CSPP.

(a) When a full-day family is initially certified or recertified on the basis of income eligibility, the contractor shall:

(1) Provide the parent a copy of the income calculation worksheet that verifies the family is income eligible;

(2) Provide the parent with a copy of the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, as published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction; and

(3) Notify the parent in writing of the following:

(A) The maximum adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, taking into account income fluctuations pursuant to section 17759, that the family could earn before the family would be disqualified for services, based on on-going eligibility requirements; and

(B) The requirement to notify the contractor, within 30 calendar days, of any current and on-going income change that causes the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, to exceed this maximum amount.

(b) Upon notification by the parent that they may have exceeded the maximum income threshold, the contractor shall utilize the process set forth in sections 17759 and 17762 to recalculate the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, to determine if the family remains income eligible for continued services.

(1) If the contractor determines, based on the provided documentation, that the family is still income eligible for services, the contractor shall inform the family in writing.

(2) If the contractor concludes the family is no longer income eligible based upon the documentation provided by the parent or the parent fails to provide the documentation as requested by the contractor within 15 calendar days from the day of the parent's notification and the family does not establish another basis for eligibility based on documentation, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action to disenroll the family pursuant to section 17783.

(3) If the contractor concludes the family remains eligible for services based on documentation supporting another basis of eligibility, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action approving services on the new basis for eligibility pursuant to section 17783.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8213 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17756. A Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes.

(a) A family may, at any time, voluntarily request to reduce a family fee or increase their certified schedule, and shall provide applicable supporting documentation, as required for the requested change.

(b) Contractors shall notify all families annually when the updated family fee schedule has been released by the California Department of Education (CDE) and remind families that they can voluntarily request a reduction to their family fee based on the new family fee schedule.

(c) When a family voluntarily requests to reduce their family fee, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the family fee, if applicable, pursuant to sections 17757, 17759 and 17762;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 17783;

(3) Only use any information received to reduce the family fee, if applicable. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made unless requested by the family pursuant to subsection (f) below.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, the effective date of any family fee reduction shall be the first day of the subsequent month.

(e) When a family voluntarily requests an increase to their certified schedule, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to increase the certified schedule;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 17783;

(3) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, make the effective date of the increase in certified schedule immediate. For CSPP contractors, this is based on hours of operation and space availability, as applicable; and

(4) Only use any information received to increase the certified schedule. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

(f) When a family voluntarily requests a reduction to their certified schedule, the parent shall:

(1) Submit a written request that includes:

(A) Days and hours per day requested; and

(B) Date of the proposed reduction of their certified schedule.

(2) Acknowledge in writing that they understand that they may retain their current certified schedule.

(g) Upon receipt of the parent's written request in subsection (f), the contractor shall:

(1) Notify the family in writing of the parent's right to continue to bring the enrolled child pursuant to the original certified schedule;

(2) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the certified schedule, as applicable;

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 17783; and

(4) Only use any information received to reduce their certified schedule. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8213 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (g) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17757. Application for Services: Contents.

The application for services shall contain the following information, as applicable:

(a) The parent's(s') full name(s), mailing address(es), telephone number(s), and email address(es), if available;

(b) The names and birth dates of all children under the age of 18 years in the family, as defined in section 17700, whether or not they are served by the program;

(c) The number of hours of care needed each day for each child;

(d) The basis of the family's eligibility for the California State Preschool Program (CSPP), which may be any one of the following:

(1) The parent is receiving CalWORKs cash aid;

(2) The family is income eligible;

(3) The family is experiencing homelessness;

(4) The child is receiving child protective services;

(5) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;

(6) The child has a disability;

(7) A member of the household is certified to receive benefits from Medi-Cal, CalFresh, the California Food Assistance Program, the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, the federal Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Head Start, Early Head Start or CalWORKs;

(8) The family's income is no more than 15 percent above the income eligibility threshold;

(9) The family resides within the boundaries of the same qualified free and reduced priced meals (FRPM) school as the CSPP Neighborhood School Site.

(e) The reason(s) for needing services for full-day CSPP is (are):

(1) The child is receiving child protective services;

(2) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;

(3) The family is experiencing homelessness;

(4) The parent is employed;

(5) The parent is seeking employment;

(6) The parent is enrolled in vocational training;

(7) The parent is enrolled in educational programs;

(8) The parent is incapacitated;

(9) The parent is seeking permanent housing for family stability;

(10) The parent does not have a need for services pursuant to Education Code section 8208(d)(4); or

(11) The parent does not have a need for services pursuant to Education Code section 8217.

(f) Employment, vocational training, or educational program information for the parent(s) shall include:

(1) Name and phone number of the employer or contact person;

(2) Name and address of the business, vocational training, or educational program; and

(3) Days and hours of employment, enrollment in vocational training, or an educational program, as applicable.

(g) Family size and family's adjusted monthly income, if applicable.

(h) The parent's signature, signed under penalty of perjury, and date of the signature.

(i) The signature of the contractor's authorized representative certifying that the family and/or child meets the criteria for receipt of services.

(j) The parent's preference of receiving official communication from the contractor by mail or electronic means.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 7 (articles 1-3, sections 17757-17774) article 1 (sections 17757-17758) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (d), new subsections (d)(6)-(7), repealer of former subsection (d)(7), subsection renumbering, repealer of subsections (e)-(e)(6), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (e)(10) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17758. Contents of Family Data File.

(a) Contractors shall establish and maintain a family data file for each family receiving preschool services.

(b) The family data file shall contain a completed and signed application for services and the pertinent records used to determine eligibility and need, as applicable, in accordance with article 3 of this subchapter.

(c) The family data file shall also include the following:

(1) Documentation of a child's disability, pursuant to section 17770, if applicable;

(2) Applicable Notice(s) of Action as required in sections 17782, 17783, and 17784.

(3) The family data file shall contain all child health and current emergency information required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, Social Security, division 12, Community Care Facilities Licensing Regulations.

(4) Documentation of the notification to the parent of their requirement to report when the family's income exceeds the income threshold as described in section 17755.

(5) Documentation of family residency as required by section 17774, if applicable.

(6) If a kindergarten-age child is enrolled in part-day CSPP for extended learning and care, the parent shall provide a self-certification that the child is enrolled in kindergarten.

(7) As applicable, the Family Language Instrument and the Family Language and Interest Interview.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231, 8241.5 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8231, 8232, 8241.5 and 8247, Education Code; and Sections 16500.5 and 16506, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(1), new subsections (c)(6)-(7) and amendment of Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17759. Income Calculation.

(a) To calculate a family's adjusted monthly income for purposes of determining income eligibility and/or calculating a family fee, the calculation shall be done by the use of an income calculation worksheet, and shall be calculated as provided for in subsections (b) and (c).

(b) When a family's income is regular and steady, use the income calculation worksheet that specifies:

(1) The frequency of the pay periods;

(2) The gross amount of the payroll check stubs; and

(3) All other sources of countable income to determine the adjusted monthly income pursuant to section 17700, as either:

(A) Weekly for 52 pay periods;

(B) Every two weeks for 26 pay periods;

(C) Twice monthly for 24 pay periods; or

(D) Monthly for 12 pay periods.

(c) When a family's income fluctuates because of migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work; inconsistent and/or unstable employment or self-employment; or intermittent income, as defined in section 17700, the adjusted monthly income shall be determined by averaging the total countable income from the preceding 12 months.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8213 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17759-17760) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17760. Exceptions to Calculation of Adjusted Monthly Income for Military Personnel.

(a) After enrolling all families in priority order pursuant to sections 17746 and 17747, contractors may exclude, for the purposes of income eligibility, the amount of the basic allowance for housing provided to the individual pursuant to 37 United States Code section 403 for military personnel whose income is above the income eligibility threshold. This provision is only applicable when both of the following apply:

(1) The program is located on or in close proximity to a military base or base housing; and

(2) An individual counted in the family size is on federal active duty, state active duty, active duty for special work, or Active Guard and Reserve duty in the military, and the families reside on a military base or in military housing.

(b) The contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) or the SSPI's designee before waiving the basic allowance for housing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8210 and 8213, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17761. Documentation and Determination of Family Size.

(a) The parent shall obtain and provide supporting documentation regarding the number of children and parents in the family as listed on the application for services.

(1) The number of children shall be documented by providing any one of the following documents, as applicable:

(A) Birth certificates or other live birth records;

(B) Court orders regarding child custody;

(C) Adoption documents;

(D) Records of Foster Care placements;

(E) School or medical records;

(F) County welfare department records; or

(G) Other reliable documentation indicating the relationship of the child to the parent.

(2) If only one parent has signed the application and the information provided pursuant to subsection (a)(1) indicates the child(ren) in the family has another parent whose name does not appear on the application, then the parent who has signed the application shall self-certify the presence or absence of that parent under penalty of perjury and shall not be required to submit additional information documenting the presence or absence of the second parent.

(b) For income eligibility and family fee purposes, when a child and that child's siblings are living in a family that does not include their biological or adoptive parent, such as, formal or informal custodial family arrangements or foster care:

(1) Only the child and related siblings shall be counted to determine family size;

(2) The adjusted monthly income of the child and any related siblings, which includes payments specifically for the care and well-being of the child(ren) that are made payable to and received by the adult who lives with and is responsible for the care and welfare of the child(ren), is counted to determine income eligibility; and

(3) The adult(s) who live(s) with and has responsibility for the care and welfare of the child(ren), must meet a need criterion as specified in Education Code section 8208(c)(1) to be eligible for full-day services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8209 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 17761-17774) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17762. Documentation of Income Eligibility; Income and Family Fees.

(a) The parent shall obtain and provide documentation of the family's total countable income for the purposes of determining whether a family is income eligible and/or assessing the appropriate family fee, as applicable. The parent(s) shall provide documentation of total countable income for all the individuals counted in the family size as follows:

(1) If the parent is employed, the parent shall provide:

(A) A release authorizing the contractor to contact the employer(s) that includes, to the extent known, the employer's name, address, telephone number, and usual business hours; and

(B) Payroll check stubs, or an independently drafted letter from the employer, or other record of wages issued by the employer from either month of the two-month window immediately preceding the initial certification, or the recertification of eligibility for services.

(2) When the employer refuses or fails to provide requested documentation or when the parent states a request for documentation would adversely affect the parent's employment, the parent shall obtain and provide other means of verification that may include a list of clients and amounts paid, the most recently signed and completed tax returns, quarterly estimated tax statements, or other records of income to support the reported income, along with a self-certification of income.

(3) If the parent is self-employed, the parent shall obtain and provide a combination of documentation necessary to establish current income eligibility from either month of the two-month window immediately preceding the initial certification, or the recertification of eligibility for services. Documentation shall consist of a self-certification of income as defined in section 17700, and as many of the following types of documentation as reasonably necessary to determine income:

(A) An independently drafted letter from the source of the income; or

(B) A copy of the most recently signed and completed tax return with a statement of current estimated income for tax purposes; or

(C) Other business records, such as ledgers, receipts, or business logs.

(4) The parent shall also provide documentation of all non-wage income, which includes, self-certification of any income for which no documentation is possible, and any verified child support payments as defined in section 17700 of this chapter.

(b) The contractor shall:

(1) Retain copies of the documentation of total countable income and adjusted monthly income, in the family data file.

(2) When the parent is employed, verify the following information using the documentation provided by the parent or by contacting the employer if the required information is not contained in the documentation: the parent's salary/wage; rate(s) of pay; hours and days of work or total hours worked each week; inconsistent and/or unstable hours and days of work; pay periods and frequency of pay; and the start date for the employee.

(3) When the parent is self-employed, make a record of independent verification regarding the cost for services provided by the parent that may be obtained by contacting clients, or confirming the information in the parent's advertisements or website. If the income cannot be independently verified, the contractor shall assess whether the reported income is reasonable or consistent with the community practice for this employment.

(4) Establish income eligibility and/or family fee by signing the application for services, certifying to the contractor's reasonable belief that the income documentation obtained and, if applicable, the self-certification of income, support the reported income, are reliable, and are consistent with all other family information and the contractor's knowledge, if applicable, of this type of employment or employer.

(c) If the family is receiving preschool services because the child(ren) is/are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation or receiving child protective services, and the written referral pursuant to section 17773 specifies that it is necessary to exempt the family from paying a family fee, then the parent shall not be required to provide documentation of total countable income.

(d) Using the income calculation pursuant to this section and family size determination pursuant to section 17761, contractors shall, as applicable, assess a family fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8213, 8231, 8252 and 8253, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17763. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: In General.

(a) Except for families eligible for services pursuant to Education Code sections 8208(d)(4) and 8217, families who are eligible for full-day California State Preschool Program (CSPP) shall document that each parent in the family, as defined in section 17700, meets at least one of the following need criteria:

(1) The child is receiving child protective services;

(2) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;

(3) The family is experiencing homelessness;

(4) The parent is employed;

(5) The parent is seeking employment;

(6) The parent is enrolled in vocational training;

(7) The parent is enrolled in educational programs;

(8) The parent is incapacitated; or

(9) The parent is seeking permanent housing for family stability.

(b) When a family has a need for services pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1) through (9) above, subsidized preschool services shall only be available to the extent to which the need for services precludes the provision of care and supervision of the family's child(ren) for any part of the day, and no parent in the family is available and capable of providing care for the child(ren) during the time services are requested.

(c) At any time during the certification period, a parent may request an increase to the certified schedule based on provided documentation of need.

(d) At any time during the certification period, a parent may request to decrease the certified schedule based on provided documentation of need. Requests for decrease in hours shall be provided in writing. In such a case, the contractor shall inform the family of the right to maintain the current certified schedule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17764. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Employment.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is employment of the parent, the documentation of the parent's employment shall include the days and hours of employment. If the total number of hours worked each week is consistent, but the days and hours of employment vary, the documentation shall support the total number of hours worked each week.

(b) If the parent has an employer, the parent shall obtain and provide documentation of need based on employment that consists of one of the following:

(1) Pay stubs that indicate the days and hours of employment; or

(2) Pay stubs that indicate the total hours of employment per pay period, as long as the hours generally correlate with the parent's requested number of hours needed each week.

(3) When the pay stubs do not meet the criteria of either subsections (1) or (2) above, the contractor shall verify the days and hours, or the total number of hours, of employment each week by doing one of the following:

(A) Secure an independent written statement from the employer indicating the days and hours of employment using the release authorization pursuant to section 17762; or

(B) Telephone the employer to verify the days and hours of employment and maintain a record of the verified information;

(4) If the parent's employment precludes the contractor from verifying a specific number of hours per week, the contractor shall use the provided documentation from either month of the two-month window immediately preceding the initial certification or recertification and identify the highest number of actual hours worked within any given week and use that as the basis for approving the certified schedule on the application for services.

(5) If at the time of initial certification or recertification the parent does not have a work history, the contractor shall establish the certified schedule based on the verified days and hours or the highest number of total hours per week the employer expects the parent to work.

(6) If the employer refuses or is non-responsive in providing the requested information, the contractor shall record the attempts to contact the employer and specify in the family data file the reasonableness of the days and hours of employment based on the description of the employment and community practice.

(7) If the parent asserts in a declaration signed under penalty of perjury that a request for employer documentation would adversely affect the parent's employment, the contractor shall review the declaration and determine whether the days and hours of employment based on the parent's description of the employment and community practice are reasonable and include the declaration and determination of reasonableness in the family data file.

(8) When the employed parent does not have pay stubs or other record of wages from the employer and has provided a self-certification of income, as defined in section 17700, the contractor shall assess the reasonableness of the days and hours of employment, based on the description of the employment and the documentation provided pursuant to section 17762, and authorize only the time determined to be reasonable.

(c) If the parent is self-employed, the parent shall obtain and provide documentation of employment consisting of the following:

(1) A declaration of need under penalty of perjury that includes a description of the employment and an estimate of the days and hours worked per week; and

(2) As many of the following documents needed to support the days and hours of employment:

(A) Appointment logs, client receipts, job logs, mileage logs, a list of clients with contact information, or similar records; or

(B) As applicable, a copy of a business license, a workspace lease, or a workspace rental agreement.

(d) If additional services are requested for travel time and/or sleep time to support employment, the time authorized shall be calculated as follows:

(1) Travel time to and from the location at which services are provided and the place of employment, not to exceed half of the daily hours authorized for employment, to a maximum of four hours per day;

(2) Sleep time, if the parent is employed anytime between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., not to exceed the number of hours authorized for employment and travel between those hours.

(3) Sleep time shall not be provided when:

(A) There is a parent in the family available and capable of providing care for the family's child(ren) during the time care is requested; or

(B) Supervision of the family's child(ren) is(are) otherwise being provided by:

(i) Scheduled time in a public educational program;

(ii) A private school in which the child(ren) is(are) enrolled and attending; or

(iii) A time when a child(ren) is(are) receiving any other early childhood services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17765. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Employment in the Home or a Licensed Family Child Care Home; Service Limitations.

(a) The requirements of this section are in addition to those stated in section 17764.

(b) If the parent's employment is in the family's home or on property that includes the family's home, the parent must provide justification for requesting subsidized preschool services based on the type of work being done and its requirements, the age of the family's child for whom services are sought, and, if the child is more than five years old, the specific child care needs. The contractor shall determine and document whether the parent's employment and the identified child care needs preclude the supervision of the family's child.

(c) If the parent is a licensed family child care home provider pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.78 or an individual license-exempt provider pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.792, subsections (d) or (f), the parent is not eligible for subsidized services during the parent's business hours because the parent's employment does not preclude the supervision of that parent's own child.

(d) If the parent is employed as an assistant in a licensed large family child care home, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.78(b), and is requesting services for the family's child in the same family child care home, the parent shall provide documentation that substantiates all of the following:

(1) A copy of the family child care home license indicating it is licensed as a large family day care home;

(2) A signed statement from the licensee stating that the parent is the assistant, pursuant to the staffing ratio requirement of CCR, title 22, section 102416.5;

(3) Proof that the parent's fingerprints are associated with that licensed family child care home as its assistant, which the contractor may verify with the local community care licensing office; and

(4) Payroll deductions withheld for the assistant by the licensee, which may be a pay stub.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17766. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Seeking Employment; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is seeking employment, the following shall apply:

(1) Services as requested by the parent shall occur on no more than five days per week and for less than 10 hours per day.

(2) The parent's period of eligibility for preschool services shall be for not less than the certification period and the parent shall receive services for not less than the certification period before having eligibility and need recertified.

(b) Documentation of seeking employment shall include a written parental declaration signed under penalty of perjury stating that the parent is seeking employment. The declaration shall include the parent's general plan to secure, change, or increase employment and services shall occur as requested by the parent pursuant to subsection (a)(1) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17767. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Educational Programs; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is educational programs as defined in section 17700, preschool services shall be limited in total to six years from the initiation of services based on enrollment in educational programs.

(b) The parent shall obtain and provide to the contractor documentation of enrollment in either:

(1) Classes or courses for English language learner (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL); or

(2) Classes or courses to attain a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED), or a High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate.

(c) The parent shall provide documentation of the days and hours of enrollment in an educational program, which shall include:

(1) The name of the institution that is providing the instruction;

(2) The parent's current class schedule that is either an electronic print-out from the educational program or, if unavailable, a document that includes all of the following:

(A) The classes in which the parent is currently enrolled;

(B) The days of the week and times of day of the classes; and

(C) A registration confirmation from the educational program.

(d) The contractor shall determine the days and hours needed per week based on the provided documentation.

(e) Online or televised instructional classes that are unit bearing classes from an accredited training institution shall be counted as class time at one hour a week for each unit. The parent shall provide a copy of the syllabus or other class documentation as applicable. The accrediting body of the training institution shall be among those recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(f) When the parent requests study time, travel time, or both, the contractor shall determine the amount of service time needed based on the documentation provided by the parent.

(1) Study time shall be determined based on the following:

(A) When the educational program, on-line, or televised instructional classes are based on academic units, study time is determined at two hours per week per academic unit in which the parent is enrolled. Additional time for studying may be approved by the contractor, on a case-by-case basis, if the parent provides a declaration signed under penalty of perjury as to why the additional time is needed for the specified course(s). Additional time, if approved, shall not exceed one hour per week per academic unit for the specified course(s) in which the parent is enrolled.

(B) When the educational program is not based on academic units, the contractor shall determine the hours approved for study time but in no case may the number of study hours exceed the number of class hours per week.

(2) Travel time shall be determined based on the location where the preschool services are provided and the location of the educational program, based on actual travel time needed, not to exceed a maximum of four hours per day.

(g) Pursuant to section 17756, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

(h) At recertification, the continuation of services in an educational program is contingent upon the parent making adequate progress. To document adequate progress for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or training period, as applicable, the parent shall provide documentation from the educational program for which subsidized care is provided demonstrating the following:

(1) In a graded program, achievement of a minimum 2.0 grade point average for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or academic enrollment period; or

(2) In a non-graded program, passing the program's requirements in at least 50 percent of the classes or meeting the educational institution's standards for making adequate progress.

(i) If at recertification the parent has made adequate progress based on the provided documentation, the certified schedule may be established pursuant to subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f).

(j) If at recertification the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), the parent shall be recertified to receive services for another certification period. At the conclusion of this certification period, the parent shall have made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h) to be recertified for services based on enrollment in an educational program. If the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), and cannot establish another basis of need for services, the family shall be:

(1) Disenrolled from services; and

(2) Once disenrolled, the parent shall be ineligible to be certified for services based on enrollment in educational programs for six months from the date of disenrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (j) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 7. Family Data File > Article 3. Documentation Requirements > § 17768. Documentation of Need for Full-Day Cspp: Vocational Training; Service Limitations.
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§ 17768. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Vocational Training; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is vocational training as defined in section 17700, preschool services shall be limited in total, to whichever occurs first:

(1) Six years from the initiation of services based on need for vocational training; or

(2) Twenty-four semester units, or the equivalent, after the attainment of a Bachelor's Degree.

(b) The service limitations specified in subsection (a) shall not apply in the following instances:

(1) When a parent is receiving services from a program operating pursuant to Education Code section 66060;

(2) When a parent is attending vocational training and is participating in rehabilitation services through the California Department of Rehabilitation; or

(3) When a parent is attending retraining services available through the California Employment Development Department or its contractors due to a business closure or mass layoff.

(c) The parent shall provide documentation of the days and hours of vocational training, which shall include:

(1) The name of the training institution that is providing the vocational training;

(2) The parent's current class schedule that is either an electronic print-out from the training institution or, if unavailable, a document that includes all of the following:

(A) The classes in which the parent is currently enrolled;

(B) The days of the week and times of day of the classes; and

(C) The signature or stamp of the training institution's registrar.

(d) The contractor shall determine the days and hours needed per week based on the provided documentation. The contractor may request that the parent provide additional information from the training institution describing the classes.

(e) On-line or televised instructional classes that are unit bearing classes from an accredited training institution shall be counted as class time at one hour a week for each unit. The parent shall provide a copy of the syllabus or other class documentation, as applicable. The accrediting body of the training institution shall be among those recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(f) When a parent requests study time, travel time, or both, the contractor shall determine the amount of services time needed based on the documentation provided by the parent.

(1) Study time shall be determined by the following:

(A) When the vocational training, on-line, or televised instructional classes are based on academic units, study time is determined at two hours per week per academic unit in which the parent is enrolled. Additional time for studying may be approved by the contractor, on a case-by-case basis, if the parent provides a declaration signed under penalty of perjury as to why the additional time is needed for the specified course(s). Additional time, if approved, shall not exceed one hour per week per academic unit for the specified course(s) in which the parent is enrolled.

(B) When the vocational training is not based on academic units, the contractor shall determine the hours approved for study time but in no case may the study hours exceed the number of class hours per week.

(2) Travel time shall be determined based on the location where the preschool services are provided and the training location, of the vocational program, based on actual travel time needed, not to exceed a maximum of four hours per day.

(g) Pursuant to section 17756, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

(h) At recertification, the continuation of services for vocational training is contingent upon the parent making adequate progress. To document adequate progress for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or training period, as applicable, the parent shall provide documentation from the college classes, technical school, or apprenticeship for which subsidized care is provided demonstrating the following:

(1) In a graded program, achievement of a minimum 2.0 grade point average for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or academic enrollment period; or

(2) In a non-graded program, passing the program's requirements in at least 50 percent of the classes or meeting the training institution's standard for making adequate progress.

(i) If at recertification the parent has made adequate progress based on the provided documentation, the certified schedule may be established pursuant to subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f).

(j) If at recertification the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), the parent shall be recertified for services for another certification period. At the conclusion of this certification period, the parent shall have made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h). If the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), and cannot establish another basis of need for services, the family shall be:

(1) Disenrolled from services; and

(2) Once disenrolled, the parent shall be ineligible to be certified for services based on participation in vocational training for six months from the date of disenrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (j) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 7. Family Data File > Article 3. Documentation Requirements > § 17769. Documentation of Need for Full-Day Cspp: Parental Incapacity; Service Limitations.
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§ 17769. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Parental Incapacity; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is parental incapacity, the following shall apply:

(1) The certified schedule for preschool services shall not exceed 50 hours per week.

(2) The parent's period of eligibility for preschool services shall be for no less than the certification period and the parent shall receive services for not less than the certification period before having eligibility and need recertified.

(b) Documentation of parental incapacity shall include a release signed by the incapacitated parent authorizing a legally qualified health professional to disclose information necessary to establish that the parent meets the definition of parental incapacity, pursuant to section 17700, and needs services.

(c) The documentation of incapacitation provided by the legally qualified health professional shall include:

(1) A statement that the parent is incapacitated and that the parent is incapable of providing care or supervision for the child for part of the day;

(2) The days and hours per week that services are recommended to accommodate the incapacitation, taking into account the age of the child and the child's care needs. This may include time for the parent's regularly scheduled medical or mental health appointments;

(3) The name, business address, telephone number, professional license number, and signature of the legally qualified health professional who is rendering the opinion of incapacitation; and

(4) If applicable, the name of the health organization with which the professional is associated.

(d) The contractor may contact the legally qualified health professional for verification, or clarification of the provided statement.

(e) The contractor shall determine the days and hours of the certified schedule based on the parent's requested days and hours and the recommendation of the health professional, consistent with the provisions of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17770. Documentation of Child's Disability.

(a) The family data file shall contain documentation of the child's disability if the contractor is claiming adjustment factors pursuant to Education Code section 8244(b)(1). The documentation of the child's exceptional needs shall include a copy of the portion of the active individual family service plan (IFSP) or the individualized education program (IEP) that includes the information as specified in Education Code section 56026 and CCR, title 5, sections 3030 and 3031.

(b) Contractors shall keep the following additional documentation in the family data file:

(1) Information about the status of the transition from IFSP to IEP, as applicable.

(2) Information about the status of the annual review of the IEP, as applicable.

(3) Communication with the family, Regional Centers, the Local Educational Agency, or any additional members of the IEP team about the status of (1) and (2) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8208, 8224, 8231 and 56026, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 7. Family Data File > Article 3. Documentation Requirements > § 17771. Documentation of Eligibility and Need: Family Experiencing Homelessness.
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§ 17771. Documentation of Eligibility and Need: Family Experiencing Homelessness.

A family experiencing homelessness may establish both eligibility and need as follows:

(a) In order to meet the eligibility requirements for a family experiencing homelessness, the family must obtain and provide documentation which includes either of the following:

(1) A written referral dated within three months prior to the application for services, from one of the following entities, which identifies the child as experiencing homelessness:

(A) A legal, medical, or social services agency;

(B) A local educational agency liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness;

(C) A Head Start program; or

(D) An emergency or transitional shelter.

(2) A written parental declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, that the family is experiencing homelessness.

(b) The referral described in subsection (a)(1) above shall contain:

(1) The name of the identifying entity;

(2) Physical address;

(3) Telephone number; and

(4) Title and signature of the person identifying the family as experiencing homelessness.

(c) To meet the need requirements for receiving services on the basis that the family is experiencing homelessness, the parent shall comply with one of the following:

(1) If the basis of eligibility is established pursuant to subsection (a)(1) above, no additional documentation of need is required.

(2) If the basis of eligibility is established by parental declaration pursuant to subsection (a)(2) above, the parent shall provide documentation to establish a need in accordance with Education Code section 8208(d)(1).

(d) If the basis of need is a family experiencing homelessness, services shall be as requested by the parent and shall occur on no more than five days per week and for less than 10 hours per day.

(e) The contractor shall permit the enrollment of children to begin immediately upon the parent signing the application for services when the basis for eligibility is family experiencing homelessness. The parent shall provide all required documentation, including immunization records, within 30 days from the date the application for services is signed.

(f) The contractor shall approve or deny services and issue a Notice of Action in accordance with section 17782.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsections (c)(2) and (d) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17772. Documentation of Need for Full-Day CSPP: Seeking Permanent Housing; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is the parent seeking permanent housing for family stability, the following shall apply:

(1) Services, as requested by the parent, shall occur on no more than five days per week and for less than 10 hours per day.

(2) The parent's period of eligibility for preschool services shall be for no less than the certification period and the parent shall receive services for not less than the certification period before having eligibility and need recertified.

(b) Documentation of seeking permanent housing shall include a written parental declaration signed under penalty of perjury that the family is seeking permanent housing. The declaration shall include the parent's general search plan to secure a fixed, regular, and adequate residence. If the family is residing in a shelter, services shall also be provided while the parent attends appointments or activities necessary to comply with the shelter participation requirements within the certified schedule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8242, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17773. Documentation of Eligibility and Need: Child Protective Services.

(a) If eligibility and need as specified in Education Code sections 8208(a)(1)(B)(iv), (d)(1)(B)(iv), (d)(1)(C)(i)(I) and (d)(1)(C)(i)(II) are based on child protective services, the family data file shall contain a written referral, dated within the six months immediately preceding the date of application for services, from a legal, medical, social service agency or emergency shelter. The written referral shall include either:

(1) A statement from the local county welfare department, child protective services unit certifying that the child is receiving child protective services and that early childhood services are a necessary component of the child protective services plan; or

(2) A statement by a legally qualified professional that the child is at risk of abuse or neglect and the early childhood services are needed to reduce or eliminate that risk; and

(b) The probable duration of the child protective service plan or the at-risk situation; and

(c) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the legally qualified professional who is making the referral.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17774.5. Documentation of Eligibility: Public Assistance.

(a) If the basis of eligibility is that a member of the household is certified to receive benefits from a means-tested government program, pursuant to Education Code section 8208(a)(1)(B)(vi) or Education Code section 8208(d)(1)(B)(vi), or a parent is a current aid recipient pursuant to Education Code section 8208(a)(1)(B)(i) or Education Code section 8208(d)(1)(B)(vi), the family shall provide the following documentation:

(1) Documentation demonstrating that a member of the household is certified to receive benefits from a means-tested government program at the time of initial certification or recertification; and

(2) A copy of the application for the means-tested government program that shows the family's income at the time of certification for the means-tested government program. If the family does not have access to the application, contractors shall have the family self-certify that they do not have access to the application, and to the best of their recollection, the income declared on the application for the means-tested government program.

(b) The income reported by the family pursuant to subsection (a)(2) above will be used by the contractor as income documentation for the purposes of prioritizing enrollment and calculating family fees, as applicable.

(c) If the contractor elects to use other means of obtaining verification, the parent is not required to provide documentation required in subsection (a) above.

(d) For purposes of this section a member of the household means the same as “Family” as defined in section 17700.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8213.5 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8213.5 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17774. Documentation of Eligibility: Family Residency for Neighborhood School Eligibility.

(a) Families enrolling pursuant to Education Code section 8208 must provide proof of residency within the attendance boundaries of the same qualified free and reduced price meals (FRPM) elementary school as the preschool program to be eligible for enrollment in a CSPP Neighborhood SchoolSite.

(b) Acceptable documentation for proof of residency may include any of the following with one or more parents' names on the documentation:

(1) Current utility bill;

(2) Current property tax bill;

(3) Current rental or lease agreement with landlord's information;

(4) Current voter registration;

(5) Current government agency letter;

(6) Current employment pay stub; or

(7) Any documentation that a contractor reasonably relies upon to prove a family's residency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8217, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17775. General Provisions.

(a) The regulations in subchapter 8 apply only to local educational agencies (LEAs) operating part-day or full-day California State Preschool Program (CSPP) that choose to be exempt from California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.792(o).

(b) LEAs operating part-day or full-day CSPP classrooms may choose for any or all classrooms to be exempt from CCR, title 22 licensing requirements as long as they continue to meet all legal and contractual requirements of the CSPP, which includes adequate standards of Program Quality, pursuant to subchapter 2 of this chapter, as well as meet the following conditions:

(1) The LEA has a contract to perform CSPP services and performs those services directly, and not as a subcontract for preschool services;

(2) The LEA is performing such services in a school building, as defined by Education Code section 17283, and the school building in which the services are performed has been determined to be compliant with the provisions of the Field Act, pursuant to title 1, division 1, part 10.5, chapter 3, articles 3 and 6 of the Education Code, according to the Division of the State Architect;

(3) The school building in which services are performed is maintained in good repair as defined by Education Code section 17002 and is subject to a yearly facility inspection pursuant to Education Code section 1240 and the information is included on the LEA's School Accountability Report Card.

(4) The LEA facility meets the requirements for kindergarten classrooms in accordance with chapter 13 (commencing with section 14000) of division 1 of CCR, title 5.

(c) Any LEA operating a CSPP classroom pursuant to this article may only serve four-year-old children as defined in Education Code section 8205 in the exempted classrooms. CSPP classrooms with any child younger than four years of age shall meet CCR, title 22 licensing requirements.

(d) The California Department of Education (CDE) shall make a determination whether an LEA meets the requirements of this article at the time of initial funding and thereafter yearly as part of the continued funding process. At any time, the CDE may make a finding that an LEA does not meet the requirements for license exemption and shall notify the LEA of such finding. The LEA may appeal this finding pursuant to section 17833.

(e) The CDE shall immediately notify the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, regarding any change in the licensing status of an LEA and/or if a determination is made that an LEA does not meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code section 1596.792(o) and this subchapter and should be subject to licensing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 8205, Education Code; and Sections 1596.792 and 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New subchapter 8 (article 1, sections 17775-17781) article 1 (sections 17775-17781) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17776. Visual Supervision.

(a) Visual supervision of children shall be provided by an adult program staff at all times, including during napping, toileting, and in all locations where children are present, whether inside or outside.

(b) Children shall be monitored for behavior and wellness throughout the period of attendance and any unusual behavior, injury, or sign of illness requiring assessment and/or administration of first aid by staff shall be reported to the child's authorized parent or guardian and recorded in the family data file.

(c) There shall be direct visual supervision of a child that is ill.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17777. Indoor Space.

(a) Indoor space shall be sufficient for the number of children using the space at any given time and meet the following requirements:

(1) If a new or existing permanent structure, meet the requirements for kindergarten classrooms in accordance with chapter 13 (commencing with section 14000) of division 1 of CCR, title 5.

(2) Be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition;

(3) Include a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities; and

(4) Include materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys and supplies, that are free of toxic substances.

(5) Ensure each child has an individual permanent or portable storage space for their clothing, personal belongings and/or bedding.

(b) Classrooms that are required to offer a scheduled napping period pursuant to section 17711.1 of these regulations shall also follow the requirements for napping equipment pursuant to sections 101230(b) and 101239.1 of the California Code of Regulations, title 22.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code; and 22 California Code of Regulations 101239.1.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).

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§ 17778. Outdoor Space.

(a) Outdoor space shall be sufficient for the number of children using the space at any given time and meet the following additional requirements:

(1) Include adequate shade to protect preschool children from harmful sun exposure. Safe shade may be created in the outdoor space with the use of natural landscape or trees or through the use of shade structures, tarps, or umbrellas, so long as these items are in good repair and do not pose a safety hazard for preschool children; and

(2) Be accessible only to preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten-age children.

(b) Outdoor space shall be enclosed by a fence or other protective barrier to protect children and to keep them in the outdoor activity area. The fence or barrier shall be at least four feet high.

(c) Equipment and activity areas shall be arranged so that there is no hazard from conflicting activities. All fixed play equipment should have a minimum of six feet use zone (clearance space) from walkways, buildings, and other structures that are not used as part of play activities.

(d) Playground equipment shall be age-appropriate and securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design.

(e) The areas around and under climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar play equipment shall be surrounded by a shock-absorbing surface which extends at least six feet beyond the perimeter of the stationary equipment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17779. Restroom Facilities.

(a) Children's restroom facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Be self-contained within the classroom or preschool complex and accessible only to preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten-age children. Restroom facilities designated for preschool children shall not be used by adults;

(2) Be accessible to enrolled children during the entire school day;

(3) Contain one toilet and one sink for every 15 preschool children, or fraction thereof, which shall be sized for use by preschool aged children; and

(4) Provide additional aids and/or conveniences as needed to accommodate children with exceptional needs and/or developmental delays.

(b) Hot water temperature at sinks that are used for handwashing, or where the hot water will be in direct contact with children, shall be set at a temperature that prevents scalding.

(c) Soiled garments shall be stored in an air-tight container, inaccessible to children, that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents. The container shall be taken home the same day by the parent or guardian.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17780. Drinking Water.

(a) Clean and safe drinking water must be accessible and readily available throughout the day by way of a drinking fountain, water cooler with cups, or a similar water-dispensing device so long as accessible to children.

(b) If a drinking fountain, water cooler, or other water-dispensing device is too high for preschool children to access, anchored steps or a safe broad-based platform shall be provided to make it accessible.

(c) Drinking fountains, if available, shall be maintained in a manner that assures that it is clean, safe, and functional.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17781. Uniform Complaint Procedure.

Contractors must comply with all Uniform Complaint Procedure regulations in CCR, title 5, chapter 5.1, subchapter 1, article 10, Complaints Regarding State Preschool Health and Safety Issues in LEAs Exempt from Licensing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8212 and 8231, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 8212, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17782. Notice of Action, Application for Services.

(a) The contractor's decision to approve or deny services at initial certification shall be communicated to the applicant through a written statement referred to as a Notice of Action, Application for Services. The contractor shall maintain copies of the Notice of Action, Application for Services in the family data file. The written statement may be communicated to the applicant through electronic means.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (h) below, the contractor shall certify eligibility and send the Notice of Action, Application for Services to the parent(s) within 30 calendar days from the date the application is signed by the parent(s) in accordance with sections 17782 and 17783 of this chapter. The statement should be transmitted to the parent in the manner requested by the parent in the Application for Services.

(c) The contractor must attempt to provide the family with a Notice of Action, Application for Services in the parent's primary language.

(d) The Notice of Action, Application for Services shall include:

(1) The applicant's name and address;

(2) The contractor's name and address;

(3) The name, telephone number, and email address of the contractor's authorized representative who made the decision;

(4) The date of the notice; and

(5) The method of distribution of the notice.

(e) If services are approved, the notice shall contain:

(1) Basis of eligibility and need, if applicable;

(2) Monthly family fee, if applicable, including the income used to calculate the family fee, and an explanation of how the fee was calculated;

(3) Duration of the certification period;

(4) Names of children approved to receive services; and

(5) Hours of service approved for each day.

(f) If the services are denied, the Notice of Action, Application for Services shall contain the specific basis for the denial of services and shall provide:

(1) Detailed information sufficient for the family to understand the reason for the action being taken and to decide whether to appeal the Notice of Action.

(2) Instructions for the parent(s) on how to request a hearing if they do not agree with the contractor's decision as stated in the Notice of Action, Application for Services in accordance with procedures specified in sections 17784 and 17785 of this chapter.

(g) If the family has applied for California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services through a family child care home provider, the provider shall be sent a copy of the Notice of Action, Application for Services at the same time the family is sent the notice.

(h) If the family has been certified for full-day CSPP services, the contractor must provide or send the Notice of Action to the family the same day it is signed by the contractor approving services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 9 (articles 1-2, sections 17782-17786) article 1 (sections 17782-17783) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsections (b), (e)(1), (e)(3), (g) and new subsection (h) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17783. Notice of Action, Recipient of Services.

(a) The Notice of Action, Recipient of Services is used when there is any change to the service agreement including, but not limited to:

(1) The contractor determining, at recertification, that the need or eligibility requirements are not met;

(2) The contractor modifying the family fee or the amount of service; or

(3) The contractor terminating services.

(b) The contractor shall notify the family through a written Notice of Action, Recipient of Services in accordance with subsection (f) below. The contractor shall maintain copies of all Notices of Action, Recipient of Services in the family data file. The Notice of Action, Recipient of Services should be sent to the parent in the manner requested by the parent in the Application for Services.

(c) The contractor must make all attempts to provide the family with a Notice of Action, Recipient of Services in the parent's primary language.

(d) With the exception of the changes set forth in subsection (e) below, the effective date of any changes to the service agreement must be:

(1) No sooner than 14 days after service of the Notice of Action, Recipient of Services if the Notice of Action is:

(A) Given personally to the parent; or

(B) Sent through electronic methods such as email or facsimile or similar instantaneous electronic methods.

(2) No sooner than 15 days after service of the Notice of Action, Recipient of Services if the Notice of Action is sent via overnight delivery.

(3) No sooner than 19 days after service of the Notice of Action, Recipient of Services if the Notice of Action is mailed.

(e) If a Notice of Action, Recipient of Services provides only for a reduction in a family fee or an increase in the amount of services, the effective date of the action should be immediate.

(f) The Notice of Action must provide detailed information sufficient for the family to determine what the issue is, to understand the reason for the action being taken, and to decide whether to appeal the Notice of Action. The Notice of Action, Recipient of Services shall include:

(1) The type of action being taken;

(2) The effective date of the action;

(3) The name and address of the recipient;

(4) The name and address of the contractor;

(5) The name, telephone number, and email address of the contractor's authorized representative who is taking the action;

(6) The date the notice is mailed, emailed, or given to the recipient;

(7) The method of distribution to the recipient;

(8) A description of the action;

(9) A statement of the specific fact(s) that support the proposed changes; and

(10) Instructions for the parent(s) on how to request a hearing if they do not agree with the contractor's decisions as stated in the Notice of Action, Recipient of Services in accordance with procedures specified in sections 17784 and 17785 of this chapter. These instructions shall inform parents how to request a hearing from the contractor and, if necessary, from the Early Education Division as described in sections 17784 and 17785 of this chapter.

(g) If the family receives CSPP services through a family child care home provider, the provider shall be sent a copy of the Notice of Action, Recipient of Services at the same time the family is sent the notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17784. Parents Request for a Hearing; Rules and Procedures.

(a) If the parent disagrees with an action, taken by a contractor in a Notice of Action, Application for Services or Notice of Action, Recipient of Services, the parent(s) may file a request for a hearing with the contractor within 14 calendar days of the date the Notice of Action was received. A Notice of Action is deemed to be received by the family on: the date it was provided to the family, if personally served or served by electronic means; the day after it was served, if served via overnight delivery service; or five days after the date it was mailed to the family, if the Notice of Action was mailed. The contractor shall document the method of delivery and date the Notice of Action was sent to the parent.

(b) Upon the filing of a request for hearing, the intended action shall be suspended until the administrative appeal process has been completed. The process is complete when the administrative appeal process has been exhausted or when the parent(s) abandons the appeal process.

(c) Within 10 calendar days following the receipt of the request for a hearing, the contractor shall notify the parent(s) of the time and place of the hearing. The time and place of the hearing shall, to the extent possible, be convenient for the parent(s).

(d) The hearing shall be conducted by an administrative staff person who shall be referred to as “the hearing officer.” The hearing officer shall be at a staff level higher in authority than the staff person who made the contested decision and should not have participated in making the decision being contested.

(e) The parent(s) or an authorized representative designated by the parent is required to attend the hearing. If the parent or the parent's authorized representative fails to appear at the hearing, the parent will be deemed to have abandoned his or her appeal unless the parent can demonstrate to the contractor that they had good cause for their failure to appear, in which case the hearing shall be rescheduled.

(f) Only persons directly affected by the hearing shall be allowed to attend.

(g) The contractor shall arrange for the presence of an interpreter at the hearing, if one is requested by the parent(s), at no cost to the parent.

(h) The hearing officer shall explain to the parent(s) the legal, regulatory, or policy basis for the intended action.

(i) During the hearing, the parent(s) shall have an opportunity to explain the reason(s) they believe the contractor's decision was incorrect. The contractor's staff shall present any material facts omitted by the parent(s) and the parent(s) shall have the right to respond.

(j) The hearing officer shall mail or deliver to the parent(s) a written decision within 10 calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17784-17786) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17785. Appeal Procedure for Early Education Division Review.

(a) If the parent disagrees with the written decision from the contractor, the parent has 14 calendar days from the date the decision was received by the parent in which to appeal to the Early Education Division. A decision is deemed to be received by the parent on the day the parent was personally served with the decision or the date the decision was electronically transmitted to the parent, on the date following the sending of the letter if sent via overnight delivery service or five days following the mailing of the decision, if the letter was mailed to the parent(s). The contractor shall document the method of delivery and date the decision was sent to the parent.

(b) If the parent(s) do(es) not submit an appeal request to the Early Education Division within 14 calendar days from the receipt of the decision, the parents' appeal process shall be deemed abandoned and the contractor may implement the intended action.

(c) The parent(s) shall specify in the appeal request the reason(s) why they believe the contractor's decision was incorrect and provide any documentation or evidence to support the parent(s) position.

(d) A copy of the contractor's notice of intended action and written decision shall be submitted by the parent(s) with the appeal request.

(e) Upon receipt of an appeal request, the Early Education Division may request copies of the family data file and other relevant materials from the contractor as well as may request additional information from the parent(s). The Early Education Division may also conduct any investigations, interviews or mediation that it believes are necessary to resolve the appeal. Any mediation of the appeal shall be conducted with the consent of both the parent(s) and the contractor.

(f) The decision of the Early Education Division shall be sent to the parent(s) and to the contractor within 30 calendar days after receipt of the appeal request.

(g) The Early Education Division shall send the appeal decision in the delivery method preferred by the parent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17786. Contractor Compliance with Early Education Division Decision; Reimbursement for Services During the Appeal Process.

(a) The contractor shall comply with the decision of the Early Education Division immediately upon receipt thereof.

(b) The contractor shall be reimbursed for preschool services delivered to the family during the appeal process.

(c) If a contractor's determination that a family is ineligible is upheld by the Early Education Division, services to the family shall cease upon receipt of the Early Education Division's decision by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17787. Notification of Address Change.

(a) Contractors shall notify the Early Education Division in writing of any change in mailing address for communication regarding the contract 30 calendar days prior to the address change.

(b) Contractors shall notify the Early Education Division in writing of any proposed change in operating facility address(es) at least 30 calendar days in advance of the change unless such change is required by an emergency such as fire, flood or earthquake.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 10 (articles 1-5, sections 17787-17825) article 1 (sections 17787-17796) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17788. Materials Developed with Contract Funds.

(a) If the contractor receives income from materials developed with contract funds, the use of the income shall be restricted to the preschool program.

(b) If the materials were developed in part with contract funds, a portion of the income from the sale of the materials shall be used in the preschool program and be computed in direct proportion to the share of contract funds used in development of the materials.

(c) Materials developed with contract funds shall contain:

(1) An acknowledgement of the use of state funds in the development of materials;

(2) A disclaimer that the contents do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the California Department of Education (CDE).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17789. Prohibition Against Religious Instruction or Worship.
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§ 17789. Prohibition Against Religious Instruction or Worship.

The contractor shall not provide nor be reimbursed for preschool services which include religious instruction or worship.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17790. Prohibition Against Presigned Checks, Early Education Division Prior Written Approval; Two Authorized Signatures on Checks.
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§ 17790. Prohibition Against Presigned Checks, Early Education Division Prior Written Approval; Two Authorized Signatures on Checks.

Except for external payroll services, private contractors:

(a) Shall not use any presigned, preauthorized, or pre-stamped checks, without the prior written approval of the Early Education Division; and

(b) Shall require two authorized signatures on all checks unless:

(1) The contractor has a policy approved by its governing board requiring dual signatures only on checks above a specified dollar amount; and

(2) The annual audit verifies that appropriate internal controls are maintained.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17791. Prohibition Against Loans and Advances.
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§ 17791. Prohibition Against Loans and Advances.

(a) Contractors shall not loan contract funds to individuals, corporations, organizations, public agencies or private agencies.

(b) Contractors shall not advance unearned salary to employees.

(c) Contractors shall not make advance payments to subcontractors and shall compensate subcontractors after services are rendered or goods are received except for:

(1) Subcontractors providing preschool services; and

(2) Subcontractors with subcontracts exempt from the provisions of article 2 of this subchapter as specified in section 17797.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17792. Compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations.
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§ 17792. Compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations.

Except as otherwise provided for in Health & Safety Code section 1596.792(o), contractors with facilities which are exempt by statute or otherwise exempt from licensure shall comply with health and safety regulations for childcare centers and family child care homes as specified in California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, Community Care Licensing Standards in order to qualify for preschool program contract funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17793. Contracts with Multiple Service Areas.
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§ 17793. Contracts with Multiple Service Areas.

(a) A contractor with more than one service delivery area, as specified in and funded through a single contract, shall maintain service at the same level, plus or minus 10 percent of the contracted child hours or child days of enrollment, as applicable, in the individual service area(s) specified in its current contract.

(b) The contractor may request approval from the Early Education Division to vary service levels by more than 10 percent if the contractor can demonstrate that the need for services in the designated area(s) has changed.

(c) The Early Education Division shall approve or deny the request within 30 calendar days of receipt of the request.

(d) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal this decision in accordance with section 17833 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17794. Contract Monitoring.
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§ 17794. Contract Monitoring.

(a) Definitions for purposes of this section.

(1) “Contract monitoring review (CMR)” means the monitoring and review process for preschool programs that is used to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contractual provisions. This may include, but is not limited to, an on-site compliance review, remote monitoring, technical assistance, and targeted support.

(2) “On-site compliance review” means that a team of CDE staff reviews a contractor's program for compliance at the program site.

(b) The CDE shall provide ongoing support as part of the CMR to ensure the contractor's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Contractors must cooperate with, and respond promptly to, requests from the CDE during the CMR.

(c) At least once every four years, or as resources permit, the CDE shall complete an on-site compliance review. Contractors may receive an on-site compliance review more frequently under the following conditions:

(1) If the contractor has a provisional contract, as defined in Education Code section 8314.

(2) If the contractor has a conditional contract, as defined in Education Code section 8314.

(3) If the contractor has a contract operating a program site with health and safety violations from Community Care Licensing.

(4) If there have been whistleblower complaints related to the contract.

(d) The CMR and on-site compliance reviews shall be conducted by consultants, analysts, and/or management staff of the CDE or other State of California representatives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17795. Contractor's Termination for Convenience.
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§ 17795. Contractor's Termination for Convenience.

(a) A contractor may terminate the contract for any reason during the contract term.

(b) The contractor shall notify the Early Education Division of its intent to terminate the contract at least 90 calendar days prior to the date the contractor intends to terminate the contract.

(c) Within 15 days from the date the contractor notifies the Early Education Division of its intent to terminate the contract, the contractor shall submit:

(1) A current inventory of equipment purchased in whole or in part with contract funds; and

(2) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all families served by the contract and all staff members funded by the contract.

(3) Contractors operating through a family child care home education network shall also submit the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all family child care home providers.

(d) Upon receipt of a notice of intent to terminate, the Early Education Division will transfer the program to another agency as soon as practicable.

(e) The contractor is obligated to cooperatively work with the Early Education Division with the transition of families.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17796. Title, Use, Disposition and Retention of Equipment.
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§ 17796. Title, Use, Disposition and Retention of Equipment.

(a) When equipment is purchased with state funds, the title shall vest in the contractor only for such period of time as the contractor has a contract with the CDE.

(b) The Early Education Division may provide written authorization for the contractor to retain the equipment for the contractor's own use if a fair compensation is paid to the state for the state's share of the cost of the equipment. Fair compensation shall be determined by the state using the state's share of original acquisition cost, less depreciation, computed on a straight-line method over the estimated useful life expectancy of the equipment.

(c) When equipment is purchased in whole or in part with state funds, the contractor shall use the equipment exclusively in the program(s) from which funds were used to purchase the equipment. If the contractor wishes to share the use of the equipment between/among two or more programs, the cost of such equipment shall be prorated between/among the programs.

(d) If the contractor no longer has a contract with the CDE, the contractor shall dispose of the equipment in accordance with written directions from the Early Education Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 17797. Subcontracts.
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§ 17797. Subcontracts.

(a) A written subcontract is required for all service agreements, except as defined in subsection (b).

(b) The following types of service agreements do not require a written subcontract and are not subject to the regulations contained in this article:

(1) Employment agreements;

(2) Facility rental or lease agreements;

(3) Payment arrangements with family child care homes;

(4) Medical or dental service agreements;

(5) Bookkeeping/auditing agreements, except for section 17798;

(6) Food services agreements;

(7) Janitorial and ground keeping agreements;

(8) A subcontract with a public agency; and

(9) Subcontracts with an individual for less than $10,000.00, except for section 17798.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17797-17803) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 17798. Private Contractors: Three Bids for Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in Annual Contract.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:01:46.159612+00:00
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§ 17798. Private Contractors: Three Bids for Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in Annual Contract.

(a) Private contractors shall obtain at least three bids or estimates for subcontracts that exceed the amount stated for subcontract bid requirements in the annual preschool contract.

(b) The subcontract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

(c) If three bids or estimates cannot be obtained, the private contractor shall maintain documents in its records that establish:

(1) The reasons why three bids or estimates could not be obtained; and

(2) The reasonableness of the proposed expenditure without three bids or estimates.

(d) The contractor shall not split subcontracts to avoid competitive bidding requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 17799. Prior Early Education Division Approval Required for All Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in the Annual Early Education Contract.
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§ 17799. Prior Early Education Division Approval Required for All Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in the Annual Early Education Contract.

Contractors shall obtain prior written approval from the Early Education Division for subcontracts that:

(a) Are not excluded from the provisions in section 17797 of this chapter; and

(b) Exceed the amount stated for subcontract approval in the annual preschool contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 17800. Required Documents for Prior Early Education Division Approval of Subcontracts.
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§ 17800. Required Documents for Prior Early Education Division Approval of Subcontracts.

The contractor shall submit the following documents to the Early Education Division before entering into any agreement with a proposed subcontractor covered by section 17799 and before any work begins pursuant to the proposed subcontract:

(a) A copy of each bid or estimate;

(b) If applicable, the documents required to be maintained under section 17798(c) of this chapter;

(c) Identification of the lowest responsible bidder selected by the contractor;

(d) For capital outlay subcontracts, documents showing that the bidder selected by the contractor has obtained a payment bond in an amount not less than one-half the amount of the proposed subcontract; and

(e) Two copies of the proposed subcontract, including a proposed line-item budget which shows the costs of the services to be performed. The budget for a proposed subcontract for renovation and repair shall show the total cost of labor and the total cost of materials.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 17801. Early Education Division Approval or Disapproval of Subcontract Within 30 Calendar Days.
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§ 17801. Early Education Division Approval or Disapproval of Subcontract Within 30 Calendar Days.

(a) The Early Education Division shall approve or disapprove a proposed subcontract submitted for prior approval within 30 calendar days following the receipt of all required documents.

(b) Upon approval or disapproval, the Early Education Division shall return a copy of the approved subcontract or a copy of the disapproved subcontract to the contractor.

(c) A disapproved contract will include a statement of the reason(s) for not approving the subcontract.

(d) If the request for approval of a subcontract is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in Section 17833 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17802. Required Subcontract Provisions.

With the exception of subcontracts excluded pursuant to section 17797, every subcontract shall be in writing and specify:

(a) The dates within which the subcontractor is to perform the contract. The time for subcontractor performance shall not begin prior to, nor shall the time extend beyond, the time period of the contract between the contractor and the state.

(b) The dollar amount of the subcontract or specify an amount not to exceed a maximum dollar amount.

(c) The service(s) to be provided under the subcontract.

(d) The responsibilities of each party under the subcontract.

(e) That the subcontractor, and the agents and employees of the subcontractor, in the performance of the subcontract, are acting in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State of California.

(f) That modifications of the subcontract shall be in writing, and that for subcontracts in excess of the amount stated in the annual preschool contract, prior written Early Education Division approval is required unless the subcontract is otherwise exempt from prior Early Education Division approval.

(g) That the subcontract is the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and that the subcontract supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral agreements and communications relating to the subject matter of the subcontract.

(h) Remedies, in case of a breach of contract, for subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00.

(i) That the State of California retains title to any equipment or supplies purchased with state funds and that the equipment shall be returned to the contractor upon termination of the subcontract. The subcontract shall also specify that the subcontractor shall obtain prior written approval from the contractor and the Early Education Division for any unit of equipment that costs in excess of the amount stated in the annual preschool contract.

(j) That the subcontractor shall be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses only at rates that do not exceed the rates paid to the majority of CDE's represented employees computed in accordance with California Department of Human Resources regulations, CCR, title 2, subchapter 1.

(k) That the subcontractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of California, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of the subcontract, and from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm or corporation that may be injured or damaged by the subcontractor in the performance of the subcontract.

(l) That for those subcontracts requiring Early Education Division prior approval, the subcontractor shall maintain records for program review, evaluation, audit and/or other purposes and make the records available to agents of the state for a period of five years.

(m) Contain provisions of the “Nondiscrimination Clause” included in the prime contract as specified in CCR, title 2, chapter 5, section 11105.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 17803. Audit Requirements for Subcontracts to Operate Early Education Programs.
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§ 17803. Audit Requirements for Subcontracts to Operate Early Education Programs.

(a) Subcontracts for the operation of one or more of a contractor's preschool programs shall be audited in accordance with CDE Audit Guidelines.

(b) The cost of the audit shall be reimbursable and shall be borne by the contractor either directly or as an allowance in the subcontract.

(c) The audit of the subcontract shall be submitted to the CDE as follows:

(1) School districts, county offices of education and community colleges shall submit the audit of the subcontract by the 15th day of the fifth month following the fiscal year in which the subcontracted services were performed;

(2) All other contractors shall submit the subcontract audit along with the contractor's audit as specified in section 17823 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8335, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program > Subchapter 10. General Fiscal Requirements > Article 3. Costs > § 17804. General Standards.
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§ 17804. General Standards.

Contractors will be reimbursed for actual costs that are reasonable and necessary to the performance of the contract as defined in section 17700 of this chapter. Whether costs are reasonable and necessary to the performance of the contract shall be determined in conjunction with requirements set forth in the federal Uniform Guidance, 2 Code of Federal Regulations part 200 et. seq.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8242 and 8255, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 17804-17811) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17805. Specific Items of Reimbursable Costs.

Reimbursable costs include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Start-up costs specified in Education Code section 8255, not to exceed 15 percent of the expansion amount.

(b) Administrative costs, not to exceed 15 percent of net reimbursable program costs. Such costs include activities that do not provide a direct benefit to the children, parents, or providers.

(c) Employee compensation, including fringe benefits, and personal service contracts.

(d) Equipment and equipment replacement with prior Early Education Division approval if required in the annual preschool contract.

(e) Improvement of sites and adjacent grounds to meet or continue to meet CCR, title 22, Community Care Licensing Standards. Reimbursable improvements are those that:

(1) Do not unnecessarily increase the value as defined in section 17700 of this chapter of a facility; and

(2) The contractor has obtained prior Early Education Division approval if required in the annual preschool contract.

(f) Taxes, insurance, and maintenance for buildings and/or equipment.

(g) Depreciation based on the useful life of an asset using a straight-line method from the original date of acquisition. Depreciation shall not be claimed on land, donated assets or assets purchased with public funds.

(h) A use allowance for buildings and improvements, computed at annual rate not to exceed 2 percent of acquisition costs. A use allowance for equipment computed at an annual rate not to exceed 6 2/3 percent of acquisition costs. A use allowance shall not be claimed on assets purchased with contract funds or on land, and shall not be claimed for assets for which depreciation has been claimed.

(i) Travel and per diem expenses, including approved out-of-state travel, at rates not to exceed those rates paid to the majority of CDE's represented employees computed in accordance with California Department of Human Resources regulations, CCR, title 2, subchapter 1. The Early Education Division shall notify the contractor of a change in expense rates within 30 calendar days after the Early Education Division has received notification of a change in rates from the California Department of Human Resources.

(j) An indirect cost rate based on an approved cost allocation plan, not to exceed the rate specified in the annual preschool contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8247 and 8258, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17806. Nonreimbursable Costs.

The following costs shall not be reimbursable under the preschool contract:

(a) Bad debts, including losses arising from uncollectible accounts and any related legal costs. Uncollected parent fees are not considered to be bad debts if sufficient documentation of collection attempts exists;

(b) Contributions;

(c) Costs of amusement or entertainment;

(d) Costs of fines or penalties;

(e) Costs of idle facilities unless those costs are related to a partial year program and the costs of the idle facilities have been approved by the Early Education Division;

(f) Costs incurred after the contract has been terminated;

(g) Fund raising costs except as specified in section 17707 of this chapter;

(h) Consumer interest except:

(1) Interest on borrowed funds when apportionments are withheld because of a delay or error attributable to the state and the amount of interest claimed is approved by the Early Education Division; or

(2) When interest is part of a lease purchase agreement.

(i) Investment management costs;

(j) Costs of organization of a nonprofit corporation such as incorporation fees or consultant fees;

(k) Public relations consultant fees;

(l) Costs of legal, consulting and accounting services incurred in prosecution of claims against the state;

(m) State and federal income taxes;

(n) Costs for the acquisition of sites and buildings except through depreciation;

(o) Bonuses unless part of a collective bargaining agreement;

(p) Compensation to the members of the board of directors except for:

(1) Reimbursement, computed in accordance with section 17805 of this chapter, for travel and/or per diem incurred while the members are conducting business for the organization; and

(2) As provided in the Corporation Code section 5227 et seq.

(q) Costs of subcontracts which increase the contractor's cost or subcontracts which contain a provision for reimbursement for cost-plus a percentage-of-costs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17807. Charging of Expenditures.

Reimbursement for net reimbursable program costs shall meet the following criteria:

(a) Costs must be incurred during the contract period.

(b) Contractors shall not use current year contract funds to pay prior or future year obligations.

(c) The cost of the annual independent audit may be claimed either in the contract period which was the subject of the audit or during the contract period in which the audit is completed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17808. Recoupment of Advanced Contract Funds.

(a) The CDE shall recoup any payments made for costs which were not reasonable and necessary. The amount that is recouped shall be the excess payment over the reasonable or fair market value, or 100 percent of the cost, if the cost was not necessary.

(b) The CDE may elect to recover any costs of recoupment, including collection services and attorney fees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8242 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Section 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17809. Use of Subsidized Family Fees.

(a) Fees received from subsidized families are to be expended and earned by the contractor before contract funds shall be claimed for reimbursement.

(b) Such family fees shall be expended on reimbursable costs and earned by providing child days/hours of enrollment beyond the minimum required by the contract at a rate equal to the lesser of the daily/hourly contract rate or the actual cost.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17810. Prior Approval for Certain Capital Outlay Expenditures.

(a) When expenditures for equipment, equipment replacement and improvements exceed the level specified in the annual preschool contract, private contractors shall obtain at least three bids or estimates;

(1) Award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder;

(2) If three bids or estimates cannot be obtained, the contractor shall maintain documentation that specifies the reason(s) why three bids or estimates could not be obtained and establishes the reasonableness of the cost without three bids or estimates;

(b) When expenditures for equipment, equipment replacement and improvements exceed the level specified in the annual preschool contract, the contractor shall request prior written approval from the Early Education Division.

(c) The Early Education Division shall approve or deny the request for the capital outlay expenditure within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the request;

(d) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in section 17827 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8242 and 8250, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17811. Prior Approval for Out-of-State Travel.

(a) Contractors shall be reimbursed for out-of-state travel expenses only with prior written approval from the Early Education Division. The Early Education Division shall not approve out-of-state travel expenses:

(1) For more than one employee per contract per year;

(2) For contractors with delinquent accounts payable which are delinquent more than 90 calendar days after the date of the original invoice;

(3) For contractors on conditional status;

(4) When there is no clear benefit to the state;

(5) When the benefit to the state can be obtained within California; or

(6) When any state travel restrictions are imposed by law.

(b) The Early Education Division shall approve or deny the request for out-of-state travel within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the request;

(c) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in section 17833 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17812. Determination of Reimbursable Amount.

(a) All contractors shall be reimbursed for an audited claim that is the least of the following:

(1) The maximum reimbursable amount (MRA) as stated in the annual preschool contract; or

(2) The net reimbursable program costs; or

(3) The product of the adjusted child days of enrollment for certified children, times the contract rate per child day of enrollment, times the actual percentage of attendance plus 5 percent, but in no case to exceed 100 percent of enrollment.

(b) Contractors not meeting the set aside requirement pursuant to section 17732.1 will have the service level exemption credit added to their reimbursement, up to the MRA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207, 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 17812-17815) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17813. Minimum Days of Operation.

If the contractor fails to operate at least 98 percent of the minimum days of operation required in its contract, ceases operation or the contract is terminated prior to the end of the contract period, the maximum reimbursable amount shall be reduced in proportion to the percentage of the contract minimum days of operation that the contractor was not in operation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Section 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17814. Reduction, Withholding, and Cancelling Apportionments to Contractors.

(a) The CDE shall reduce, withhold or cancel any scheduled apportionment when one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) The contractor has not submitted an acceptable audit for any prior year of operation on or before the date due.

(2) The contractor has not submitted the reports or requests for data required by sections 17821, 17822, 17823, 17824 and 17825 of this chapter, if applicable, or any other reports or requests for data required by the preschool contract, on or before the date due.

(3) The contractor will not earn the full contract amount based on the current year projected and the prior year actual net reimbursable programs costs as determined by the CDE, Fiscal and Administrative Services Division.

(4) A creditor of the contractor has placed a lien on the contractor's scheduled apportionments.

(5) The contractor has accounts payable which are:

(A) More than 90 days delinquent to the CDE; and

(B) Not under appeal as specified in either section 17826 or section 17833 of this chapter.

(b) If any apportionment is to be reduced, withheld or cancelled, the CDE shall provide the contractor prior written notice of the intended action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17815. Order of Expenditure.

Expenditure from the Child Development Fund shall occur in the following order:

(a) Fees collected from parents of certified children shall be first in and first out.

(b) State or federal contract funds apportioned by the CDE shall be second in and second out.

(c) Interest received on advanced CDE funds shall be last in and last out.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17816. General Provisions.

Contractors shall report expenditures on an accrual basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8335, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 17816-17825) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17817. Child Development Fund; Interest Bearing Accounts.

(a) All contractors shall establish a fund to be known as the “Child Development Fund” as specified in Education Code section 8271, except that private contractors shall establish the fund in a federally insured banking institution located in California.

(b) Contractors with multiple fund sources shall establish separate program cost accounts for each source of funds.

(c) If a contractor places advanced contract funds in an interest-bearing account, the interest-bearing account shall be a separate account within the Child Development Fund.

(d) Interest earned shall be retained by the contractor if it is expended on reimbursable costs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8271, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17818. Enrollment and Attendance Accounting.

(a) Contractors shall use daily sign-in/sign-out sheets as a primary source document for audit and reimbursement purposes.

(b) One of the following persons shall enter the time of arrival and departure on a sign-in/sign-out sheet and, except as specified in subsection (c) below, shall sign the sheet using their full signature:

(1) The parent or other adult authorized by the parent to drop off/pick up a child; or

(2) The staff person designated by the contractor as the person responsible for entering the times of arrival and departure if the child is not dropped off/picked up by a parent or other adult authorized by the parent.

(c) First and last initials of the contractor's authorized representative along with a notation of the time are required to document when a school-age child departs for and returns from school during the day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17819.5. Unexcused Absence Procedures.

(a) Contractors shall attempt to contact the parent through a variety of communication methods as unexcused absences are accrued and shall share individualized strategies that the program and family can use to improve individual attendance.

(b) The contractor shall keep documentation of all communication attempts made with the family, including documentation of any verbal communications attempted or made, and shall retain copies of all such communication in the family data file.

(c) When a child has accumulated a total of 3 unexcused absences in a contract period, the contractor shall inform the parent or guardian in writing, within one business day, of the number of unexcused absences that have been accrued by the child and further shall inform the parent or guardian that continuing to accrue unexcused absences may result in termination of preschool services. The contractor shall repeat this process when the child has additional unexcused absences at intervals of no less than 6 and then 9 unexcused absences.

(d) The written communication sent to the parent or guardian in subsection (c) may be made through electronic means.

(e) Contractors shall disenroll any child from the program in the event the child has more than 10 unexcused absences in a program year. The contractor must follow the due process requirements set forth in subchapter 9 of this Chapter.

(f) A child's partial-day absence from the program shall not be classified as either excused or unexcused. Absences will only be counted if the child misses the entire certified schedule for the day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 6-10-2026; operative 6-10-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 24).

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§ 17819. Verification of Excused Absences and Unexcused Absences; Policies.

(a) Excused absences include the following:

(1) Child illness, including medical, dental, and mental health appointments.

(2) Parent illness, including medical, dental, and mental health appointments.

(3) Government or self-imposed quarantine of the child or parent due to potential or actual exposure of a contagious disease.

(4) Spending time with parent or other relative due to court-ordered custody or visitation.

(5) Family emergencies, pursuant to subsection (d) below.

(6) Absences that are in the best interest of the child, pursuant to subsection (e) below.

(7) Observance of a religious holiday or absence due to a ceremony of the student's religion.

(8) Any absence to accommodate the needs of a child with a disability, including services received as part of the individualized education program (IEP) or individualized family service plan (IFSP).

(9) Any days for which a contractor is required by law to hold a child's space in the program in order to comply with due process requirements, including compliance with Education Code section 8489.1 and the requirements of subchapter 9 of this Chapter.

(b) For the absence to be deemed an excused absence, the attendance accounting records shall contain verification that includes:

(1) The name of the child;

(2) The date(s) of absence;

(3) The specific reason for the absence as described in (a) and (h) of this section; and

(4) The signature of the parent or the contractor's authorized representative if verification is made by telephone or through other electronic methods.

(c) If an excused absence is based on time spent with a parent or other relative as required by a court of law, the family data file shall contain a copy of the Court Order.

(d) The following circumstances shall be considered a “family emergency”:

(1) Lack or disruption of transportation that directly impacts the child's participation in the program.

(2) Court date or court-ordered appointment for any person living with the child.

(3) In the process of moving to another home

(4) Illness, quarantine, or hospitalization of a sibling

(5) Severe illness, death, or funeral of a relative

(6) Utility emergency impacting the household

(7) Severe weather conditions directly impacting the household such as weather alerts, disasters, or fire

(8) Extreme family crisis including, but not limited to, loss of housing, domestic violence, being a witness or victim of a crime, or community concerns that make it unsafe for the child to participate in the program, as determined by the parent.

(e) The following circumstances shall be considered “in the best interest of the child”:

(1) Parent/Family vacation or day off work

(2) Child is tired/unable to participate in classroom activities/program

(3) Sibling field trips

(4) Visiting with a family member

(5) Family bonding

(6) Any other reason the parent deems to be in the child's best interest.

(f) Excused absences “in the best interest of the child,” also referred to as best interest days, shall be counted per each child in the family and shall be limited to the following:

(1) 10 days during the contract period for children enrolled in CSPP classrooms that operate fewer than 220 days.

(2) 20 days during the contract period for children enrolled in CSPP classrooms that operate 220 days or more.

(g) Notwithstanding (f) above, excused absences “in the best interest of the child” for children who are experiencing homelessness, or have an incarcerated parent, or who are recipients of protective services or at risk of abuse or neglect, are not limited during the contract period.

(h) Absences that are not deemed to be excused shall be limited to 10 per program year for each child. Any absence that is not an excused absence, as described above, shall be considered unexcused.

(i) When a child is included in more than one family, all attendance policies shall apply per family.

(j) Contractors shall inform parents of these, and any other policies related to attendance, no later than upon enrollment.

(k) Except as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 22, Social Security, division 12, Community Care Facilities Licensing Regulations, contractors shall not put in place any policies that require families to provide any additional documentation showing proof of excused absence beyond what is explicitly required by these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8205, 8207 and 8231, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-10-2026; operative 6-10-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 24).

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§ 17820. General Recordkeeping Requirements.

(a) All paper and electronic records shall be retained for a minimum period of five years.

(b) Claims for reimbursement shall not be paid unless there are documents to support the claims. The contractor has the burden of supporting claims for reimbursement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17821. Attendance and Expenditure Reports.

(a) Contractors shall submit reports containing the following information for each contract to the CDE at intervals specified in the annual preschool contract:

(1) Days/hours of enrollment and attendance for all children served in the program in the current reporting period and year to date.

(2) Total days of operation in the current reporting period and year to date.

(3) The report shall include all services, revenues and expenditures for both subsidized and nonsubsidized children if nonsubsidized and subsidized children are receiving commingled preschool services as defined in section 17700 of this chapter.

(4) Amount and sources of all revenues other than advanced contract funds and those specified in subsection (b) for the current reporting period and the year to date. Restricted and unrestricted income shall be reported as follows:

(A) Restricted income expended during the contract period shall be reported as “restricted.”

(B) Restricted income that is not expended during the contract period remains restricted and shall be considered “deferred revenue.”

(C) All unrestricted income shall be reported as “unrestricted.”

(5) Total expenditures, other than those specified in subsection (b) related to the program operation for the current reporting period and the year to date, including all expenses for specific purposes as designated by restricted income and all non-reimbursable expenses.

(b) Contractors should not report Child Nutrition Program revenue received from the CDE or the California Department of Social Services if the associated expenses for the Child Nutrition Program(s) are not claimed to the preschool contract.

(c) Reports not received by the due dates shall be considered delinquent. Penalties for delinquent reporting are specified in section 17814 of this chapter.

(d) Contractors on conditional or provisional status shall report monthly.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17822. Report Data.

(a) Contractors shall submit statistical, administrative, cost and program data, including, but not limited to, child, family, teacher, and classroom data, as requested by the California Department of Education (CDE) in order for the CDE to prepare various legislatively mandated reports, for purposes of determining reimbursement, to meet state and federal reporting requirements, and for the effective administration of preschool programs.

(b) Contractors shall submit the data to the CDE by the date specified in the CDE's request for this information.

(c) Reports not received by the required due date shall be considered delinquent. Penalties for delinquent reporting are specified in section 17814 of this chapter.

(d) Contractors shall update their agency information in CDE's data and information systems, including, but not limited to, site information and personnel changes, as they occur. Contractors must confirm the accuracy of the information at least annually, no later than October 1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Section 8232, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (d) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).

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§ 17823. Audits and Auditors.

(a) Contractors shall annually submit to the CDE Audits and Investigations Division an acceptable annual financial and compliance audit.

(b) All audits shall be performed by:

(1) A Certified Public Accountant who possesses a valid license to practice within the State of California;

(2) A Public Accountant licensed on or before December 31, 1970 and currently certified and licensed by the State of California; or

(3) A member of the CDE staff of auditors.

(c) Non-school district contractors shall submit the audit by the 15th day of the fifth month following the end of the contractor's fiscal year or earlier if specified by the CDE.

(d) The audits for school districts and county offices of education shall be submitted to the State Controller by November 15, or by December 31 if an extension has been approved by the applicable county superintendent of schools.

(e) If, for any reason, the contract is terminated during the contract period, the audit shall cover the period from the beginning of the contract through the date of termination.

(f) Public agencies may have their audits prepared by in-house auditors if the public contractor has internal audit staff that performs auditing functions and meets the tests of independence found in Standards for Audits of Governmental Organization, Programs, Activities, and Functions issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8335, 33420 and 41020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17824. Review of Audit by the California Department of Education Audits and Investigations Division.

(a) The CDE Audits and Investigations Division shall conduct a review of the audit to determine whether the audit is acceptable and to determine the contractor's net reimbursable program costs. The Audits and Investigation Division's determination of earnings shall be the final accounting of any amount payable to or receivable from the contractor pursuant to the contract.

(b) The contractor may appeal the Audits and Investigations Division's findings according to the procedures specified in section 17826 of this chapter if the amount of the demand for remittance meets or exceeds the threshold specified in Education Code section 8309(a)(3).

(c) The Audits and Investigations Division will not accept audit report submissions more than two years past the due date.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8309 and 8335, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17825. Delinquent Audits; One-Time Extension; Unsubmitted Audits.

(a) If an audit is not received on or before the required due date and an extension has not been granted, the audit shall be considered delinquent and all apportionments shall be withheld as specified in section 17814 of this chapter.

(b) Except for contractors on conditional status, the CDE Audits and Investigations Division may grant a contractor a one-time only, 30-calendar day extension of the audit due date provided the inability of the contractor to submit the audit by the due date was beyond the fault and control of the contractor.

(c) If the contractor fails to produce or submit an acceptable audit within one year of the due date as specified in section 17823 of this chapter, the CDE may bill the contractor for 100 percent of the preschool funding received by the contractor for that fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8335, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17826. Termination, Suspension, and Major Reductions in Contract.

(a) Pursuant to the requirements of Education Code sections 8306 through 8319, an independent appeal procedure shall be available to any contractor whose contract is:

(1) Terminated, either immediately or upon 90 days' notice;

(2) Suspended;

(3) Reduced by 4 percent of the agency's total contract or $25,000, whichever is less; or

(4) Demanded for remittance of an overpayment of more than 4 percent of an agency's contract or $25,000, whichever is less.

(b) Such appeals shall be preceded by a written notice to the contractor setting forth the specific reasons for the action and the steps by which the contractor may take to appeal the action, in accordance with any applicable requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.

(c) If a contractor timely requests an appeal, an appeal shall be heard by independent hearing officers in accordance with procedures established by the Office of Administrative Hearings in California Code of Regulations, title 1, division 2.

(d) Termination upon 90 days' notice or temporary suspension of a contract during the contract period may occur when:

(1) A contractor fails to correct items of fiscal or programmatic noncompliance within six months of receiving a conditional contract which includes an addendum stating the specific items of noncompliance and the corrective actions necessary to come into compliance; or

(2) There is evidence of serious fiscal or programmatic noncompliance by the contractor; or

(3) A contractor fails or refuses to make available for examination or copying by an authorized employee of the California Department of Education (CDE) any records or documents that the contractor is required to retain pursuant to this chapter, upon a request by that employee to examine or copy such records or documents; or

(4) A contractor refuses to permit an authorized employee of the CDE to enter a facility operated by the contractor during the days and/or hours of operation on file with the CDE, for the purpose of reviewing administrative operations of the contractor or for observing preschool services provided by the contractor pursuant to this chapter.

(e) Immediate termination actions may be taken for any reasons set forth in Education Code section 8315 or 8316.

(f) Except in instances when the contractor has been immediately terminated or temporarily suspended, the contractor may continue to operate during the appeal process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8309, 8310, 8311, 8313, 8314, 8315, 8316, 8317, 8318 and 8319, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 11 (sections 17826-17833) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17827. Contractor's Responsibility After Notice of Termination or Notice of Decision to Make No Offer of Continued Funding.

After receiving notice of the Early Education Division's decision to terminate the contract or to make no offer of continued funding, the contractor shall submit copies to or make available for copying by the Early Education Division all of the following:

(a) A current inventory of equipment purchased in whole or in part with contract funds;

(b) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all families served by the contract, all staff members funded by the contract;

(c) Monthly enrollment and attendance reports until the contract is actually terminated or until the final month for which the contractor retains a contract; and

(d) The names, addresses and telephone numbers for all family child care home providers serving families under the contract if the contract operates through a family child care home education network

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8309, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17828. Administrative Review of Changes in Contract Status.

(a) Contract performance shall be reviewed at least annually by Early Education Division staff who shall determine by April 1 of each year whether to offer continued funding on a clear contract, continued funding on a conditional basis or to make no offer of continued funding.

(b) If the staff recommends conditional status or no offer of continued funding, the contractor shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the proposed change in contract status by April 7. The notice of proposed action shall be sufficiently specific to allow the contractor to respond to the factual basis for the proposed action.

(c) If the contractor disagrees with the proposed action, the contractor can appeal by preparing a response as follows:

(1) The contractor's response shall be received by the Early Education Division within 10 calendar days of receipt of the notice of proposed action;

(2) The contractor's response shall include any written materials in support of its position; and

(3) If the contractor intends to make an oral presentation, the response shall so specify.

(d) If the action is being appealed, the staff recommendation and the contractor's response shall be reviewed by an administrative review panel convened by the Director of the Early Education Division. The review panel will consist of representatives of the Early Education Division management and the CDE's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division, Legal Office, Audits and Investigations Division, and Contracts Office and a representative from another California State Preschool Program contractor. All of these panel members shall be unbiased and shall not have been involved in either monitoring the contractor or making the decision to take the action. The panel members may request additional documentation or submit written questions to either the agency or Early Education Division staff, as may be necessary. Parties will be given an opportunity to respond to any additional information.

(e) If a hearing has not been requested, the panel will review the written submissions and issue a decision to either uphold the proposed change in contract status, modify the proposed change in contract status or reverse the proposed change in contract status.

(f) If an oral presentation has been requested, the contractor will be notified by telephone of the time and place of the presentation, which may be conducted virtually. The oral presentation will be scheduled no later than 14 calendar days from receipt of the contractor's response.

(g) At the oral presentation, the contractor or the contractor's representative will have an opportunity to explain any material submitted in its response. While the contractor may present any information or arguments that are relevant to the proposed action, the review panel may set reasonable limits on the scope of the presentation. The panel members may ask questions of the contractor or the contractor's representative as well as any CDE staff members present at the hearing that were involved in taking the action against the contractor.

(h) Within seven calendar days after the oral presentation, the review panel shall issue and mail to the contractor a decision upholding, reversing or modifying the proposed change in contract status. The decision shall set forth the reasoning for the administrative review panel's findings.

(i) The decision of the review panel shall be the final action of the CDE with regard to that contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8306, 8307 and 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17829. Conditional Status Imposed During the Contract Period.

(a) If the contractor demonstrates fiscal or programmatic noncompliance during the contract period, based on such information as an annual audit report, a contract compliance review, a program quality review, or a change in licensing status, the Early Education Division may place the contract on conditional contract status for the remainder of the contract period.

(b) The contractor shall receive notice and may request an administrative review of the proposed action as set forth in section 17828 of this chapter, in the event such a change in contract status is recommended by staff of the Early Education Division.

(c) If the contract is placed on conditional status during the last 90 days of the contract period and the contractor is offered continued funding, the contract for the subsequent contract period will also be on conditional status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8306, 8307 and 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17830. Conditional Status Addendum.

(a) A conditional status contract shall contain a bill of particulars specified in Education Code section 8314 called a Conditional Status Addendum explaining the contract conditions. The Addendum shall include the following:

(1) The specific item(s) of noncompliance which the contractor must correct;

(2) The specific corrective action(s) which must be taken;

(3) The time period within which the contractor must complete the corrections; and

(4) Notice that failure to make required corrections may result in termination of the contract or no offer of continued funding.

(b) If the contractor is placed on conditional status during the contract period:

(1) A Conditional Status Addendum will be issued by the California Department of Education and

(2) The Conditional Status Addendum shall be considered a part of the annual preschool contract and binding on the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17831. Monthly Reports; Inventory of Equipment.

(a) A contractor on conditional contract status shall submit monthly enrollment and attendance reports to the CDE, Fiscal and Administrative Services Division.

(b) The first monthly report shall include a current inventory of equipment purchased in whole or in part with contract funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17832. Duration of Conditional Contract Status.

(a) A contractor shall remain on conditional contract status until the contractor has been notified by Early Education Division that deficiencies identified in the Conditional Status Addendum have been corrected and their status as a conditional contractor has been cleared.

(b) A contractor with a repayment plan shall remain on conditional contract status until full repayment is made.

(c) A contractor may request written verification from the Early Education Division that some of the deficiencies have been corrected even if the contractor will not be removed from conditional contract status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Section 8314, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17833. Resolution of Contract Administration Disputes.

(a) The procedure specified in this section shall be used to resolve disputes between contractors and the CDE that may arise regarding the interpretation and application of any term or condition of a contract, including, but not limited to, requests for waivers, approval of subcontracts or expenditures requiring approval, requests for reimbursement rate adjustments, or reductions in the total amount of contract reimbursement that are not appealable under section 17826 of this chapter.

(b) The contractor shall attempt to resolve contract disputes at the lowest staff level within the CDE.

(c) If the dispute is not resolved at the lowest staff level, the contractor may appeal the decision by submitting a written description of the issues and the basis for the dispute to the Regional Administrator of the Early Education Division having jurisdiction over the contractor's service delivery area. The Regional Administrator shall make a determination and shall send a written notification of the decision to the contractor, together with the reasons for the decision within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the appeal by the Regional Administrator.

(d) The contractor may appeal the decision of the Regional Administrator to the Associate Director of the Early Education Division by submitting a written description of the issues in the dispute and a copy of the Regional Administrators decision. The Associate Director of the Early Education Division shall send notification of the decision to the contractor and shall specify the reason(s) for the decision within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the appeal by the Associate Director. The decision of the Associate Director of the Early Education Division shall be the final administrative action afforded the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8306, 8307 and 8331, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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§ 17600. Application of Article.

This article applies to a person employed by a state special school or diagnostic center, and who is appointed to a classification designated exempt from civil service under California State Constitution, article VII, section 4(i). If the provisions of this article are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Government Code section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 17600-17608, 17625-17629, 17630-17634, 17640-17642, 17645-17649) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of chapter heading filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

4. Amendment of chapter heading, article heading, section and Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17601. Definitions.

The following words have in this Chapter the meaning specified in this section:

(a) “Administrator” means the site superintendent of a special school or the director of a diagnostic center.

(b) “Annual school term salary” means the product of 12 times an employee's monthly salary specified for the position.

(c) “Employee” means a member of the exempt teaching staff of a special school.

(d) “Exempt classification” means a classification established to employ persons exempt from civil service under California Constitution Article VII, section 4(i).

(e) “Exempt staff” means all employees, unless otherwise excluded, appointed to an exempt classification.

(f) “Full-time service” means full-time service as one of the following:

(1) A school term employee, for 90% of the work days in one school term applicable to the employee.

(2) A fiscal year employee, for 90% of the work days in one fiscal year.

(g) “Managerial employee” means an employee appointed to an exempt classification that is designated managerial under Government Code section 3513(e).

(h) “Personal Leave Day” means a day during the school term which may be used without reduction of salary.

(i) “School holiday” means a day designated as a school holiday in the academic calendar of the special school.

(j) “School term” means the period beginning in any fiscal year with the first day upon which members of the exempt staff who are employed for the school term are required to be present for duty and ending in the following calendar year with the last day those members are required to be present for duty, and shall include at least 184 work days. The total number of workdays in the school term may vary by exempt classification and by special school.

(k) “Special school” means any one campus of the California Schools for the Deaf (CSD), the California School(s) for the Blind (CSB), or the State Diagnostic Centers.

(l) SSPI” means State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(m) “Summer Session” means a period between the end of one school term and the beginning of the following school term during which exempt staff members may be present for duty.

(n) “Supervisory employee” means an employee appointed to an exempt classification that is designated supervisory under Government Code section 3513(g)

(o) “Vacation credit” means time for which the employee may be absent from duty on pay status.

(p) “Workday” means each day during the school term designated by the administrator as a workday for exempt employees, regardless of whether or not any such workday is a legal holiday. Said workdays shall be designated for any five days per week during the school term unless an academic holiday or holidays fall thereon.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New subsection (h) filed 1-26-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 4).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17602. Fixing of School Term, Summer Session, and School Holidays.

The administrator of a special school shall annually for pay plan purposes:

(a) Fix and publish the academic calendar of the special school including the beginning and ending dates of the school term as it applies to the exempt staff and, if a summer session is held, the summer session. Any combination of work days in any fiscal or calendar year is allowed for the school term or the summer session subject to the minimum number of work days set forth in section 17601(j).

(b) Publish in the academic calendar of the special school all days designated by the administrator as school holidays.

(c) Certify to the SSPI and to the State Controller:

(1) The beginning and ending dates of the school term and of the summer session.

(2) The number of exempt staff workdays in the school term and summer session, respectively.

(3) The number and dates of school holidays in the school term and summer session, respectively.

(4) The school term, workdays, and school holidays for each exempt school term classification.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17603. Amendment of Calendar.

The administrator, subject to the approval of the SSPI or designee, may, at any time during the year, certify to the SSPI and the State Controller an amendment to the calendar previously submitted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17604.1. Establishment of Exempt Classifications.

The SSPI or designee shall establish, modify, or abolish exempt classifications.

For each classification and assignment the SSPI may determine the minimum requirements, including experience, education, and license or credential, consistent with California licensing or credentialing requirements. One or more classifications may be established with the title of teacher, teacher specialist, supervising teacher, assistant site superintendent, site superintendent, diagnostic center director, substitute teacher, reader for the blind, or other title as deemed necessary.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17604. Categories of Employees for Pay Plan Purposes.

For pay plan purposes, the following categories of employees of the special schools are established:

(a) School term employee--an exempt employee who is required to render service for only the school term at a special school.

(b) Summer session employee--an exempt employee employed to render service in a summer session conducted by a special school.

(c) Fiscal year employee--an exempt employee employed to render service in a special school for the full fiscal year.

(d) Substitute teacher--an exempt employee who is employed for a limited period to perform the duties of a teacher who is absent from duty.

(e) Reader for the blind--an exempt employee whose duties are to read for blind persons.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17605.1. Failure to Meet a Requirement for Continuing Employment.

An employee who fails to meet a requirement for continuing employment, including the possession of a license or credential, may be terminated, demoted, or transferred by serving upon the employee, either personally or by certified mail, a written notice thereof, at least five calendar days prior to the effective date of the action. The notice shall inform the employee of the proposed action and allow the employee the opportunity to discuss it with the SSPI or designee prior to the effective date. Within thirty days after receipt of notice of action under this section the employee may appeal the action to the State Personnel Board (SPB). When the employee regains the requirement for continuing employment, the employee may be reinstated to the position.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17605. Effective Date of Initial Appointment.

The effective date of the appointment of an exempt employee of a special school shall be the date the employee reports for duty.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17606. Pay Plan for School Term Employee.

(a) Pay for Entire School Term. A school term employee who completes all the service required for an entire school term shall for such service be paid his or her annual school term salary in installments payable on state pay days covering the period of one year beginning with the effective date of his appointment to the position. The first installment shall be paid on an appropriate state pay day following the effective date of his appointment for the year and shall be the amount of the established monthly salary for the position. If such employee separates from the position following the completion of assigned duties in the position but prior to the end of the period of a year, the employee may on separation be paid as a final settlement the unpaid balance of the salary due, such balance to be computed by taking into account changes, if any, in the salary rate and time base. Such balance will equal the amount which the employee would have been paid if employment had continued until the end of the period of a year. For each month the employee works one-half or more of the workdays certified to the Controller for that month the employee shall be granted a qualifying pay period.

(b) Interim Adjustment in Pay Due to Noncompensable Absence. If, because of a late start or noncompensable absence of a school term employee, it is necessary to reduce the salary payment for any state pay period, the interim reduction for that period shall be computed as follows:

(1) First Step -- Divide the annual salary by 210. The annual salary shall be the monthly salary rate in effect at the time of dock multiplied by twelve.

(2) Second Step -- Divide the number of hours on dock by 8.

(3) Third Step -- The amount of dock shall be the result of the first step multiplied by the result of the second step.

(c) If the amount of dock computed in any one pay period would result in zero or minus pay, the dock pay shall be calculated as follows:

(1) First Step -- Divide the annual salary by 210. The annual salary shall be the monthly salary rate in effect at the time of dock multiplied by twelve.

(2) Second Step -- Divide the number of hours on dock by 8.

(3) Third Step -- The amount of dock shall be the result of the first step multiplied by the result of the second step.

(d) Settlement Payments. A school term employee who serves less than a school term, or whose pay has been adjusted due to a late start or a noncompensable absence, or who has had a change in time base, or who is transferred to service in a position other than as a school term employee shall, on the state pay day immediately following the final state pay period for which appointed and served or at the time separated or transferred from the school term position, receive a final settlement payment computed in accordance with the following formula:

(1) First step -- The total salary earned equals the total days worked by the employee divided by the number of workdays in the school term for the employee's classification; the resulting figure is multiplied by the employee's annual school term salary.

(2) Second step -- The amount of settlement pay equals the total salary earned minus the salary payment previously received by the employee for the current school term.

(e) Report to Controller. The final settlement payment shall be computed by the special school and a copy of such computation furnished to the State Controller.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59113 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Section 59003, 59113 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-12-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17607. Pay Plan for Summer Session Employee.

For service during the summer session, an exempt employee, except a fiscal year employee, shall be paid at the rate established for the summer sesssion position, but not to exceed a total of two months' salary, in addition to any salary due for service during the school term.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17608. Pay Plan for Other Exempt Employees.

(a) The workdays and pay plan for a fiscal year exempt employee shall be the same as for a state civil service employee. The employee shall be paid at the established salary rate for the position on each state pay day for the time served during the immediately preceding state pay period. Whenever a school work day falls on a state holiday the administrator may authorize appropriate compensation for working on the holiday.

(b) A substitute teacher or reader for the blind shall be paid at the established daily or hourly rate for the position on each state pay day for the time served during the immediately preceding state pay period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17609. Personal Leave Days.

The SSPI or designee may authorize one or more personal leave days for each exempt employee, except a substitute teacher or reader for the blind, in conformance with criteria and procedures developed and administered by the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-26-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 4).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17624. Application of Article.

This article applies to a person employed by a state special school or diagnostic center, and who is appointed to a classification designated exempt from civil service under California State Constitution, article VII, section4(i). If the provisions of this article are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Government Code section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17625. Definitions.

Definitions contained in article 1 apply to this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17626. Categories and Classifications of Employees.

Categories of employees contained in section 17604, and classifications of employees contained in section 17604.1, apply to this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17627. School Term Exempt Employees.

(a) Each school term employee is not required to work on days falling between the end of one school term and the beginning of the next school term, or on holidays during the school term as certified to the State Controller on the academic calendar for the employee's exempt classification. A school term employee does not earn additional compensation for time worked on an official state holiday.

(b) A supervising teacher in the CSD or in the CSB shall be employed for a school term of at least 194 days.

(c) An assistant superintendent in the CSD or in the CSB shall be employed for a school term of at least 204 days.

(d) A supervising teacher in the Diagnostic Center shall be employed for a school term of at least 219 days.

(e) A diagnostic center director shall be employed for a school term of at least 224 days.

(f) A school term employee does not earn vacation credit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 34).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17628. Fiscal Year Employees.

(a) Vacation Credit for Full-time Employment. On the day following completion of six qualifying pay periods of continuous service, an employee rendering full-time service as a fiscal year employee shall be allowed 10 ½ workdays of vacation credit. Thereafter, for each additional qualifying pay period such employee shall be allowed on the first day of the following pay period 1 ¾ workdays of vacation credit.

(b) Vacation Credit for Less Than Full-time Employment. A fiscal year employee rendering service on less than a full-time basis, and who has completed at least six qualifying pay periods of continuous service in this type of position, shall for such service be allowed on the first day of the pay period following completion of 960 hours of paid employment in the position or positions 10 ½ workdays of vacation credit. Thereafter, on the first day of the pay period following completion of additional service of 160 hours in the position or positions, the employee shall for that service be allowed 1 ¾ workdays of vacation credit.

(c) Accumulation. A fiscal year employee shall be permitted to accumulate and to be paid for vacation credit in accordance with the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, sections 599.737 and 599.738.

(d) Right to Vacation. The administrator of the special school in which a fiscal year employee is employed shall determine when the employee shall take vacation. In the event the administrator does not provide vacation for an employee sufficient to reduce accumulated vacation credit to the amount permitted by sections 599.737 and 599.738 as of January 1, the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.742 shall apply.

(e) A site superintendent in the CSD or in the CSB shall be a fiscal year employee. The SSPI or designee may establish other exempt classifications in which a person may be employed for the fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17629. Summer Session Employees, Substitute Teachers, and Readers for the Blind.

(a) An employee rendering service as a summer session employee, a substitute teacher, or a reader for the blind does not earn vacation credit for such service.

(b) A summer session employee does not earn additional compensation for time worked on an official state holiday.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33119, 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17630.1. Application of Article.

This article applies to a person employed by a state special school or diagnostic center, and who is appointed to a classification designated exempt from civil service under California State Constitution, article VII, section4(i), except a person employed temporarily. Substitute teacher and reader for the blind shall be temporary appointments for purposes of tenure. If the provisions of this article are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Government Code section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17630.2. Categories and Classifications of Employees, and Definitions.

(a) The categories of employees established by section 17604 and the exempt classifications established by section 17604.1 apply to this article, except as excluded in section 17630.1.

(b) Definitions contained in section 17601 apply to this article.

(c) A “pre-tenure employee” means an exempt employee at a particular special school who does not have tenure.

(d) “Tenure” means the right, under the provisions of this article, of an employee to continued full-time employment in an exempt classification that is not designated supervisory under Government Code section 3513(g) or managerial under Government Code section 3513(e), at a particular special school, subject to resignation, dismissal, suspension, or termination.

(e) A “tenure employee” means an exempt employee who has met the tenure requirements under the provisions of section 17631.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 17630 to new section 17630.2, including amendment of section heading and section and new Note, filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17630. Definitions. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Amendment of article heading and renumbering of former section 17630 to new section 17630.2 filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17631. Acquisition of Tenure.

Tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in any one of the following subsections:

(a) Full-time service as a pre-tenure employee at one special school in one or more exempt classes, except service in classes excluded from tenure in sections 17630.1 and 17632(c), for three successive school terms or fiscal years, as applicable; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that special school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. The tenure is in that special school.

(b) Voluntary transfer, including transfer in lieu of layoff, promotion, or demotion, of a tenure employee at one special school to another special school; full-time service for one school term, or fiscal year, as applicable, immediately following the transfer, in the special school to which the employee so transferred; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that special school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. At the date of commencement of service for the second school term, or fiscal year, as applicable, at that special school, the transferee shall lose tenure at the special school from which transferred, and shall have tenure at the special school to which transferred. If the transferee is notified that commencement of service for the second school term, or fiscal year, as applicable, will not occur, the transferee shall be reinstated to the special school from which transferred and appointed to the classification at which tenure is earned at that special school. If such reinstatement creates a need for a layoff at the special school to which returned, the layoff provisions under sections 17638-17642, inclusive, shall apply.

(c) Transfer of a pre-tenure employee from a special school to a newly established special school for the same type of student; rendition of full-time service for three successive school terms or fiscal years, as applicable, at either or both of such special schools, and commencement of service upon appointment for full-time service at the newly established special school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. At the date of such commencement of service, the transferee shall lose all rights toward tenure at the school from which transferred and shall have tenure only at the special school to which transferred.

(d) Full-time service in a special school by a pre-tenure employee for at least one school term or fiscal year, as applicable; transfer, including promotion or demotion, to an existing special school and rendition of full-time service therein for two successive school terms or fiscal years, as applicable; and commencement of service therein upon reappointment for full-time service at that special school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. At the date of commencement of service under such reappointment, the transferee shall lose all rights toward tenure at the school from which transferred and shall have tenure only at the special school to which transferred.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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§ 17632. Tenure of a Supervisory or Managerial Employee.

(a) A supervisory employee at a school for the deaf or school for the blind may acquire tenure only as a teacher.

(b) A supervisory employee at a diagnostic center may acquire tenure only as a teacher specialist.

(c) A managerial employee does not acquire tenure for such service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I458A47914C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:33.670890+00:00
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§ 17633. Reappointment and Notice of Intention Not to Reappoint. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I458BF5434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:37.104500+00:00
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§ 17634. Acceptance of Appointment or Reappointment. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18. California State Special Schools for the Deaf or Blind, or State Diagnostic Centers > Subchapter 1. Employees > Article 4. Separation of Employees for Lack of Funds or Lack of Work > § 17638. Application of Article.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I458EDB734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:43.752740+00:00
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§ 17638. Application of Article.

This article applies to a person employed by a state special school or diagnostic center, and who is appointed to a classification designated exempt from civil service under California State Constitution, article VII, section4(i). If the provisions of this article are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Government Code section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45914C744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:47.332237+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 17639. Definitions, Categories, and Classifications of Employees.

(a) Definitions contained in sections 17601 and 17630.2 apply to this article.

(b) Categories of employees established in section 17604 apply to this article.

(c) Exempt classifications established in section 17604.1 apply to this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I459459B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:51.089663+00:00
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§ 17640. Area and Order of Layoff.

Whenever a determination has been made that there is a lack of funds or lack of work:

(a) The SSPI or designee may, without regard to area of layoff, separate from service any part-time exempt staff, substitute teacher, or summer session exempt staff. Such persons, if performing the same or comparable work as that performed by a pre-tenure or tenure employee, shall be separated before any pre-tenure or tenure employee whose work is the same or comparable and who desires to continue in employment is laid off under this article.

(b) Layoff of pre-tenure and tenure employees shall be by teaching service areas of layoff within a special school. Teaching service areas of layoff shall be developed according to the educational needs of students and the operational needs of the special school. Employees in a teaching service area of layoff shall be laid off in the following order:

(1) Pre-tenure employees shall be separated without regard to length of service.

(2) Tenure employees shall be separated in the inverse order of their length of employment as an employee appointed exempt under California State Constitution, article VII, section 4(i).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45973FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:54.515004+00:00
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§ 17641. Notice of Layoff.

After a determination has been made of the areas to be reduced and the number of employees to be laid off, the SSPI or designee shall notify each employee to be laid off that the employee is being laid off for lack of funds or lack of work and the effective date of the layoff. Such notice shall be in writing and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the employee's last known address as listed in the employee's official personnel record, or the notice may be delivered to the employee in person and verified by declaration of proof of service. The notice shall be so delivered or mailed at least thirty days prior to the effective date of the layoff. The decision of the SSPI or designee to issue a notice of layoff is the final decision with respect to the affected employee. The final decision shall include a determination that the required procedures have been complied with and that the layoff was made in good faith or was otherwise proper. The employee may not appeal the final decision of the SSPI or designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4599D7F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:53:57.892664+00:00
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§ 17642. Acceptance of Layoff.

An employee to be laid off may elect to accept such layoff prior to the date named in the notice of layoff. If an employee elects to accept early layoff, the employee shall give notice of such election as soon as possible.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I459DCF934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:04.657434+00:00
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§ 17643. Application of Article.

This article applies to a person employed by a state special school or diagnostic center, and who is appointed to a classification designated exempt from civil service under California State Constitution, article VII, section4(i), and who has an appointment as a supervisory employee or as a managerial employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new article heading and new section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45A0DCD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:08.332657+00:00
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§ 17644. Definitions, Categories, and Classifications of Employees.

(a) Definitions contained in sections 17601 and 17630.2 apply to this article.

(b) Categories of employees established in section 17604 apply to this article.

(c) Exempt classifications established in section 17604.1 apply to this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18. California State Special Schools for the Deaf or Blind, or State Diagnostic Centers > Subchapter 1. Employees > Article 5. Termination of a Supervisory or Managerial Appointment > § 17645. Cause. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45A39BF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:11.837486+00:00
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§ 17645. Cause. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45A5E5E14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:15.241538+00:00
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§ 17646. Notice of Termination.

The SSPI or designee, may give notice of termination of the appointment of a managerial employee or a supervisory employee by serving upon the employee, either personally or by certified mail, a written notice thereof, at least twenty calendar days prior to the effective date of the termination. The notice shall inform the employee of the proposed action and allow the employee the opportunity to discuss the termination with the SSPI or designee prior to the effective date.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18. California State Special Schools for the Deaf or Blind, or State Diagnostic Centers > Subchapter 1. Employees > Article 5. Termination of a Supervisory or Managerial Appointment > § 17647. Hearing. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45A82FD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:18.911410+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 17647. Hearing. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45AA04934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:22.545738+00:00
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§ 17648. Appeal.

Within thirty days after receipt of notice of termination of a supervisory appointment or of a managerial appointment, the employee may appeal to the SPB upon the grounds that the termination was effected for reasons of age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability as defined in Government Code section 19231, religion, or religious opinions and affiliations. At the hearing, the employee bears the burden of proving that the termination was for prohibited discriminatory reasons. After the hearing, the SPB may affirm the action of the appointing authority or restore the affected employee to the managerial or supervisory appointment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section and new Note filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18. California State Special Schools for the Deaf or Blind, or State Diagnostic Centers > Subchapter 1. Employees > Article 5. Termination of a Supervisory or Managerial Appointment > § 17649. Termination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45AC4E834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:26.107127+00:00
This database is current through 8/28/26 Register 2026, No. 35.

§ 17649. Termination. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45AE71644C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:29.694371+00:00
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§ 17650. Appointment after Termination.

(a) A supervisory employee terminated under section 17646, and who meets the tenure provisions under section 17631, shall be appointed to the tenure classification specified in section 17632(a) or (b), as applicable. Such appointment shall be subject to the provisions of section 17631.

(b) A managerial employee terminated under section 17646, and who met the tenure provisions under section 17631 prior to the managerial appointment, shall be appointed to the same tenure classification as that specified for a supervisory employee in sections 17632(a) or (b), as applicable, provided no permanent separation from service occurred between the date the tenure provisions were met and the date of the termination. Such appointment shall be subject to the provisions of section 17631.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code. Reference: Sections 59003, 59103 and 59203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2007; operative 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 18. California State Special Schools for the Deaf or Blind, or State Diagnostic Centers > Subchapter 2. State Special Schools Admission Process > Article 1. California School for the Deaf > § 17660. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45B464D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:38.741364+00:00
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§ 17660. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Assessment of suitability for placement” is the period of evaluation and review for purposes of determining whether the California School for the Deaf (CSD) is the appropriate placement for a deaf applicant.

(b) “Deaf applicant” is a pupil who seeks admission into the CSD's educational program and whose primary disability is severe hearing loss. A deaf applicant may also demonstrate the ability to use spoken language and may require related speech services.

(c) “Enrollment” is the registration of the deaf applicant into CSD's educational program.

(d) “Severe hearing loss” is a hearing loss so severe that it adversely affects the pupil's educational performance and ability to access the general education curriculum in a regular education program so that direct instruction using sign language is required.

(e) “Temporary assignment” is an applicant's presence at the CSD for purposes of completing an assessment of suitability for placement at the school. A temporary assignment shall not exceed the time limits set forth in Education Code section 56344(a), and does not guarantee admission. For purposes of stay put, a temporary assignment shall not constitute the last agreed upon placement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: 5 CCR Section 3030(a); Section 56342(a), Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.555.

History

1. New subchapter 2 (articles 1-2, sections 17660-17667), article 1 (sections 17660-17663) and section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45BA31334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:42.130607+00:00
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§ 17661. Admission Process for the California School for the Deaf (CSD).

For purposes of determining whether a deaf applicant meets the criteria for enrollment, the following process shall be followed:

(a) The school district of residence (local education agency [LEA]) shall refer a deaf applicant to CSD by submitting an application packet to CSD.

(b) The completed application packet must be received by CSD within 60 calendar days of the referral. It is the responsibility of the LEA to complete the application packet and to submit it to CSD. Applications not completed within 60 days of the referral shall be returned to the deaf applicant's district of residence (LEA), and shall not be assessed for suitability of placement at CSD.

(c) The application packet shall contain the following information, assessments and reports:

(1) The last three years of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) if completed;

(2) Audiograms, completed within one year of the date of the application of admission;

(3) The current assessments and/or reports prepared pursuant to Education Code section 56320, et seq. and as required to comply with Education Code section 56381; and

(4) Any additional assessments and/or reports dated within two years of the date of the application of admission which document:

(A) The impact of the deaf applicant's hearing loss;

(B) The deaf applicant's inability to auditorily access the general education curriculum; and

(C) Any other disabilities, conditions, or behaviors that may affect the deaf applicant's ability to access the general education curriculum.

(d) Once a completed application has been received, CSD shall initiate and complete an assessment of suitability for placement at CSD, in accordance with Education code section 56344. It is the sole responsibility of the deaf applicant's district of residence (LEA) to ensure compliance with Education Code section 56321 prior to CSD's commencement of the deaf applicant's assessment for suitability for placement. This assessment plan may include temporary assignment at CSD for purposes of determining eligibility for enrollment in the day or residential program and should include any necessary and appropriate amendments to the IEP to ensure appropriate services during this temporary assignment.

(e) Prior to the completion of the assessment of suitability for placement at CSD, the deaf applicant's IEP team, including the appropriate CSD personnel, shall meet to determine the appropriate placement. The IEP team may not make a determination of placement at CSD without the agreement of CSD personnel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: 5 CCR Section 3030(a); Section 56342(a), Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.555.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45C30AD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:45.598101+00:00
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§ 17662. Eligibility for Enrollment in CSD's Day Program.

The California Schools for the Deaf provide intensive, specialized services to students with or without additional disabilities whose primary education needs are due to their deafness. A deaf applicant who meets the following criteria may be eligible for enrollment or continued enrollment in the California School for the Deaf's (CSD) Instructional Program:

(a) The deaf applicant demonstrates the ability to learn and/or use American Sign Language as the primary mode of communication to access instruction, including as follows:

(1) The deaf applicant attends to communication in the environment;

(2) The deaf applicant visually attends to others in the environment;

(3) The deaf applicant evidences an understanding or awareness of the intended communication;

(4) The deaf applicant initiates or sustains interactions with others; and

(5) The deaf applicant has the ability to respond to a majority of instructions in an academic, functional, social, and self-care situation.

(b) The deaf applicant demonstrates that his or her primary educational needs are related to a severe hearing loss with or without additional disabilities.

(c) The deaf applicant demonstrates that he or she can benefit educationally from an ASL environment.

(d) The deaf applicant demonstrates the ability to access the general education or alternative curriculum with reasonable accommodations without requiring a fundamental alteration of the educational program of CSD.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: 5 CCR Section 3030(a); Section 56342(a), Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.555.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45C889134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:49.276595+00:00
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§ 17663. Eligibility for Enrollment in CSD's Residential Program.

Deaf applicants eligible for the CSD's day program are not automatically enrolled into the residential program. Enrollment into CSD's residential program is a separate and distinct consideration even for a pupil currently enrolled in CSD's day program. A deaf applicant who meets the criteria established by section 17662 may also be admitted into CSD's residential program, if CSD determines:

(a) The deaf applicant resides beyond a 60-minute commute each way between home and CSD using transportation the LEA provides for day pupils.

(b) The deaf applicant has the ability to respond independently and appropriately to life-threatening situations.

(c) The responsible local school district and parent/guardian have approved the deaf applicant's placement in the residential program.

(d) The deaf applicant does not have a history of un-rehabilitated behavior that poses a threat to themselves and/or others, including but not limited to substance abuse, fire-starting, sexually predatory behavior, or assault.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: Section 59020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45CD44034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:56.203832+00:00
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§ 17664. Definitions.

(a) An “applicant” includes “blind or visually impaired applicant,” and “deaf-blind applicant” and is a pupil between the age of 3 through 21 whose primary disability is a severe sensory loss which limits their ability to access the general education curriculum and who seeks admission into California School for the Blind's (CSB) educational program.

(b) “Assessment of suitability for placement” is the period of evaluation and review for purposes of determining whether the CSB is the appropriate placement for an applicant.

(c) “Enrollment” is the registration of the applicant into CSB's educational program.

(d) “Severe sensory loss” is a loss of vision, or vision and hearing combined, that severely affects the pupil's ability to access the general education or alternative curriculum and causes difficulty to such an extent that it adversely affects his/her educational performance requiring the services of personnel trained to work with blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind children.

(e) “Temporary assignment” is an applicant's presence at the School for purposes of completing an assessment of suitability for placement at the school. Temporary assignment shall not exceed the time limits set forth in Education Code section 56344(a), and does not guarantee admission. For purposes of stay put, the temporary assignment shall not constitute the last agreed upon placement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: 5 CCR Section 3030(a); Section 56342(a), Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.555.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 17664-17667) and section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I45D189C24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-15T23:54:59.756678+00:00
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§ 17665. Admission Process for the California School for the Blind (CSB).

For purposes of determining whether an applicant is qualified for enrollment in CSB, the following process shall be followed:

(a) The school district of residence (LEA) shall refer an applicant to CSB by submitting an application packet to CSB.

(b) The completed application packet must be received by CSB within 60 calendar days of the referral. It is the responsibility of the LEA to complete the application packet and submit it to CSB. Applications not completed within 60 days of the referral shall be returned to the applicant's district of residence (LEA), and the applicant shall not be assessed for suitability of placement at CSB.

(c) The Application shall contain the following information, assessments and reports:

(1) The last three years of IEP or IFSP if completed;

(2) An Ophthalmologic or optometric assessment completed within one year of the date of the application;

(3) The current assessments and/or reports prepared pursuant to Education Code sections 56320, et seq. and 56352, and as required to comply with Education Code section 56381; and

(4) Any additional assessments and/or reports dated within two years of the date of the application of admission which document:

(A) The impact of the applicant's vision or vision and hearing loss,

(B) The applicant's inability to visually or visually and auditorily access the general education curriculum; and

(C) Any other disabilities, conditions, or behaviors that may affect the applicant's ability to access the general education curriculum.

(d) Once a completed application has been received, CSB shall initiate and complete an assessment of suitability for placement at CSB, in accordance with Education Code section 56344. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant's district of residence (LEA) to ensure compliance with Education Code section 56321 prior to CSB's commencement of the applicant's assessment for suitability for placement. This assessment plan may include temporary assignment at CSB for purposes of determining eligibility for enrollment in the day or residential program and should include any necessary and appropriate amendments to the IEP to ensure appropriate services during this temporary assignment.

(e) Prior to the completion of the assessment of suitability for placement at CSB, the applicant's IEP team, including the appropriate CSB personnel, shall meet to determine the appropriate placement. The IEP team may not make a determination of placement at CSB without the agreement of CSB personnel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: 5 CCR Section 3030(a); Section 56342(a), Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.555.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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§ 17666. Eligibility for Enrollment in CSB's Day Program.

Applicants may be considered for admission if they can demonstrate they will benefit educationally from the CSB instructional program by showing:

(a) Applicant demonstrates that his or her primary educational needs are related to a severe sensory loss such that it affects the pupil's ability to access the general education or alternative curriculum.

(b) The ability to attend to non-visual stimuli.

(c) The ability to benefit from disability-specific instruction, as demonstrated by the following:

(1) potential to learn Braille, potential to use low vision aids;

(2) potential to benefit from expanded core curriculum instruction; and

(3) potential to benefit from adaptations to the environment.

(d) The ability to learn simple mobility patterns and routes around campus, as demonstrated by the following:

(1) The potential to use the white cane;

(2) The potential to orient self in space;

(3) The potential to learn own body and body parts; and

(4) The potential to learn concepts of directionality.

(e) Applicant demonstrates the ability to access the general education or alternative curriculum with reasonable accommodations without requiring a fundamental alteration of the educational program of CSB.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56350 and 56352, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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§ 17667. Eligibility for Enrollment in CSB's Residential Program.

Applicants eligible for CSB's day program are not automatically enrolled into the residential program. Enrollment into CSB's residential program is a separate and distinct consideration even for a pupil currently enrolled in CSB's day program. An applicant who meets the criteria established by section 17666 may also be admitted into CSB's residential program, if CSB determines:

(a) The applicant resides beyond a 60-minute commute each way between home and CSB using transportation the LEA provides for day pupils.

(b) The applicant has the ability to respond independently and appropriately to life-threatening situations.

(c) The responsible local school district and parent/guardian have approved the applicant's placement in the residential program.

(d) The applicant does not have a history of un-rehabilitated behavior that poses a threat to themselves and/or others, including but not limited to substance abuse, fire-starting, sexually predatory behavior or assault.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: Section 59020, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19.5. CalWORKs and Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Definitions > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18400. Definitions.
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§ 18400. Definitions.

As used in this Chapter:

(a) “CalWORKs cash aid recipient” means a minor teen parent or adult who receives cash aid from the county welfare department for the CalWORKs or Cal-Learn program.

(b) “Child care provider” means an adult or agency that provides child care services.

(c) “Contractor” means a public or private non-profit agency that has a contract with the California Department of Education for the provision of CalWORKs Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 child care services.

(d) “Diversion services” means one-time assistance services provided by the county welfare department, either in cash or in non-cash services, to an otherwise CalWORKs eligible family, when the county welfare department determines that such assistance will help the family avoid becoming a CalWORKs cash aid recipient.

(e) “Family size” means the number of adults and children related by blood, marriage, or adoption that comprise the household in which the child is living.

(1) When an adult living in the household is neither the parent of the child nor the spouse of the parent, the adult and the adult's children if any, shall be excluded from the calculation of family size.

(2) When a child is living with adult(s) other than a natural or adoptive parent, the child shall be considered a family of one. In these cases, a need criterion as specified in Section 18406(b) or (c) or 18421(b) or (c) must be met by the caretaker of the child.

(f) “Former CalWORKs cash aid recipient” means an adult or minor teen parent who has previously received and is no longer receiving cash aid in the CalWORKs or Cal-Learn program because of, but not limited to, earnings, other income, or a sanction of the adult imposed by the county welfare department.

(g) “Incapacity” means the incapacity of a parent that significantly limits the parent's ability to provide normal care for the child because of a substantiated medical or psychiatric special need that is verified by a legally qualified professional.

(h) “Legally qualified professional” means a person who is licensed under the applicable laws and regulations of the State of California to perform medical, health, or social services for the general public.

(i) “Licensed provider” means an individual or organization that has obtained a child care license, as specified in Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 101156.

(j) “Maximum payment rate” means the maximum payment that may be paid to a provider and that is no more than the lower of the provider's rate for unsubsidized children or 1.5 standard deviations above the mean cost of care for the region where the care is provided.

(k) “Notice of action, application for services” means a written statement of specific information issued by the contractor that informs the applicant of the contractor's decision to approve or deny child care services.

(l) “Notice of action, recipient of services” means a written statement of specific information issued by the contractor informing the family receiving child care services that a change has been made to their service agreement. These changes may include, but are not limited to, need and eligibility requirements that are no longer being met, fees that have not been paid, or the proposed modification of the fee or amount of services provided by the contractor.

(m) “Recertification” means a formal process to collect information and documentation to determine that the family continues to meet the eligibility criteria for CalWORKs child care. The adult must certify the information as accurate with a signature.

(n) “Stage 1” means the first stage of CalWORKs child care services. Stage 1 child care services are administered by the California Department of Social Services through county welfare departments pursuant to Education Code section 8351. Stage 1 child care begins when authorized by the county welfare department.

(o) “Stage 2” means the second stage of CalWORKs child care services. Stage 2 child care services are administered by the California Department of Education through contracts with alternative payment program providers pursuant to Education Code section 8353. Stage 2 child care begins when the county welfare department determines that a CalWORKs family is stable and transfers the family to a Stage 2 child care contractor for child care services, or a family applies and is found eligible for Stage 2 services.

(p) “Stage 3” means the third stage of CalWORKs child care services. Stage 3 child care services are administered by the California Department of Education through contracts with alternative payment program providers pursuant to Education Code section 8354. Stage 3 child care begins when a CalWORKs family receiving Stage 1 or Stage 2 child care services has fully utilized the family's 24 months of eligibility to Stage 1 and Stage 2 child care services following the date the adult stopped receiving cash assistance.

(q) “State median income” means the most recent median income for California families as determined by the California Department of Finance.

(r) “Time out” means that a family receiving CalWORKs Stage 1 or Stage 2 child care services becomes ineligible for Stage 1 or Stage 2 because the adult has been off cash aid for 24 months.

(s) “Welfare-to-work activity” means a county welfare department approved activity, including but not limited to, employment, job search, job training, educational training, or participating as a volunteer in a job-related activity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8203, 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8359.1, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 19.5 (subchapters 1-3), subchapter 1 (article 1), article 1 (section 18400) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New chapter 19.5 (subchapters 1-3), subchapter 1 (article 1), article 1 (section 18400) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (n), transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-45-20 (2019 CA EO 45-20), dated April 4, 2020, which suspended certain provisions of Chapter 19 and 19.5 of Division 1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations that could restrict child care for the children of essential critical infrastructure workers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain provisions of Chapter 19 and 19.5 of Division 1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations that could restrict child care for the children of essential critical infrastructure workers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

6. Amendment of subchapter heading filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18405. Scope of Subchapter.

(a) The provisions contained in this subchapter shall only apply to contractors authorized to establish, maintain, or operate alternative payment programs for CalWORKs Stage 2 child care programs as defined in Education Code section 8353.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, contractors funded to establish, maintain, or operate alternative payment programs for CalWORKs Stage 2 child care programs shall also comply with the regulations contained in chapter 19, subchapter 1 (commencing with section 17906), chapter 19, subchapter 2 (commencing with section 18012, except for section 18017 if child care is paid with federal funds), and chapter 19, subchapter 15 (commencing with section 18300).

(c) CalWORKs Stage 2 child care services may begin, following the processes set forth in sections 18409, 18409.3 or 18409.5, as applicable, when child care is available through a local Stage 2 program and one of the following occurs:

(1) The county welfare department determines that the adult's work or work activity is stable;

(2) The adult is transitioning off CalWORKs cash aid; or

(3) A family applies and is found eligible for CalWORKs Stage 2 services.

(d) Contractors administering Stage 2 programs in counties where there are multiple contractors shall coordinate services and cooperate to ensure all eligible families receive and continue to receive services. Contractors may coordinate across county boundaries so that eligible families living in the county, employed in the county, or receiving child care in the county receive and continue to receive such services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8262 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8353, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 2 (articles 1-8), article 1 (section 18405) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New subchapter 2 (articles 1-8), article 1 (section 18405) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of subchapter heading and amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18407. Child Eligibility.

(a) A child living in the household of the eligible family pursuant to section 18406 may receive CalWORKs Stage 2 child care services if she/he is:

(1) A son or daughter of the eligible family;

(2) Receiving foster care benefits, federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or State Supplemental Program (SSP) benefits; or

(3) The responsibility of the adult to support and for whom the lack of child care would result in the adult not being able to work or participate in a work activity.

(b) The child must be:

(1) Under 13 years of age; or

(2) A child with exceptional needs as defined in Education Code section 8208(l).

(c) When a child's residence alternates between the homes of separated or divorced parents, eligibility, need, and fees should be determined separately for each household in which the child is residing during the time child care services are needed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8250, 8350.5 and 8353, Education Code; and Section 11323.2, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)-(b)(2), repealer of subsections (c)-(c)(2), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 11-1-2012; operative 12-1-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

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§ 18411. Eligible Providers for Stage 2 Services.

(a) The family has the right to select its child care provider. Licensed child care centers, licensed family homes, and child care exempt from licensure are valid parental choices of care for all families receiving Stage 2 child care.

(b) If child care is funded with state funds, a provider shall not be reimbursed for child care services that include religious instruction or worship.

(c) The child care provider shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Have a child care license or be exempt from child care licensing requirements, as specified in California Code of Regulations, title 22, sections 101158 and 102358.

(2) A license-exempt provider must:

(A) Be 18 years old or older,

(B) Meet or be exempt from Health and Safety Self-Certification requirements; and

(C) Be an eligible provider, pursuant to section 18227(c).

(d) A contractor may develop a policy for in-home license-exempt care requiring a minimum number of children to ensure the provider receives a reimbursement equivalent to the minimum wage.

(e) The family's choice for a child care provider(s) must meet the following requirements:

(1) The child care provider's hours of operation meet the family's needs for child care;

(2) The child care provider ensures that each child's attendance is recorded for payment purposes; and

(3) Adult supervision is maintained at all times when children are in attendance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202, 8203, 8208.1, 8352, 8353 and 8356, Education Code; and Sections 1596.603, 1596.605, 1596.66 and 1596.792, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2)(C)-(d) and amendment of Note filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

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§ 18406. Family Eligibility.

(a) At initial certification or recertification, a family is eligible to receive CalWORKs Stage 2 child care services if they meet the eligibility and need requirements pursuant to Education Code section 8263(a) and these regulations.

(b) Contractors shall enroll families transferring from another Stage 1 or Stage 2 contractor in accordance with sections 18409 and 18409.3 of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8350.5, Education Code; and Section 11323.2, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 18406-18411) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 2 (sections 18406-18411) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18408. Eligibility Duration.

(a) Families receiving CalWORKs cash aid are categorically eligible pursuant to Education Code section 8350.5 to receive CalWORKs Stage 2 child care as long as the family continues to meet the need criterion pursuant to Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B) and these regulations.

(b) A contractor's policies regarding family eligibility, except as provided in section 18411(d), shall not supersede the categorical eligibility of a family receiving CalWORKs cash aid.

(c) When such a categorically eligible family would otherwise have their child care terminated due to the family's violation of a contractor's policy:

(1) The contractor shall notify the county welfare department of the actions of the family that violated the policy in order to determine what action(s) may be taken.

(2) The contractor may take additional steps to remedy the situation that include but are not limited to:

(A) Developing a jointly agreed upon plan with the county welfare department for specific services to be provided to the family by the county welfare department.

(B) Jointly determining with the county welfare department whether the family would better be served in CalWORKs Stage 1.

(d) A former CalWORKs cash aid recipient meeting the requirements of sections 18406 and 18407 is eligible to receive child care services in Stage 1 and Stage 2 for 24 months after the adult is no longer receiving CalWORKs cash aid. The 24-month time limit begins the first day of the month immediately following the month the adult is no longer receiving CalWORKs cash aid.

(e) A family receiving diversion services meeting the requirements of sections 18406 and 18407 is eligible to receive child care services in Stage 2 for 24 months. The 24-month time limit begins the first day of the month that the family is determined eligible for diversion services.

(f) When a former CalWORKs cash aid recipient again becomes eligible for and receives CalWORKs cash aid, and then is terminated from CalWORKs cash aid, the family is eligible for another 24 months of Stage 1 or Stage 2 child care, or a combination of the two. The 24-month period begins on the first day of the month immediately following the month the adult is no longer receiving CalWORKs cash aid.

(g) When a former CalWORKs cash aid recipient or a diversion family times out, the family is to be transferred to CalWORKs Stage 3 effective the first day of the following month. If there are no funds available in a CalWORKs Stage 3 program or another subsidized child care program, the contractor shall disenroll the child pursuant to section 18419.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8350.5, 8351, 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18409.3. Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 2 When Transferring from Another CalWORKs Stage 2 Agency.

(a) A family is transferred into Stage 2 from another Stage 2 agency when the following information is obtained by the receiving contractor from the transferring agency:

(1) The parent's(s) full name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s);

(2) The names and birth dates of all children under the age of 18 years in the family, as defined in section 18078, regardless of whether they are served in the CalWORKs program;

(3) The number of hours of child care needed each day for each child;

(4) The CalWORKs cash aid discontinuance date, if applicable;

(5) The reason for needing child care services;

(6) Family size and adjusted monthly income, if the Stage 2 contractor was assessing and collecting a family fee;

(7) Employment or training information for parent(s) including name and address of employer(s) or training institutions(s) and days and hours of employment or training;

(8) Rate of reimbursement;

(9) The name, address, and telephone number of the child care provider and the type of eligible provider, pursuant to section 18227; and

(10) The date the family originally transferred from Stage 1 to Stage 2, if applicable.

(b) The transfer process specified in subsection (a) is not required when a family is transferring from another CalWORKs Stage 2 contract with the same contractor.

(c) Once the receiving contractor obtains the information contained in subsection (a) and determines that the information is complete, the receiving contractor shall:

(1) Assume responsibility for reimbursing the provider for the child care services provided; and

(2) Send or otherwise provide written notification to the family of their enrollment in Stage 2. Such notification shall contain the following information:

(A) Any changes to the service agency and case manager contact information;

(B) The continuation of their current certified schedule; and, if applicable,

(C) The continuation of any family fee that was already being assessed and collected by the transferring Stage 2 agency.

(d) No other changes shall be made by the contractor to the family's certified schedule at the time of transfer.

(e) Pursuant to section 18410.3, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5, 8351, 8353 and 8353.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18409.5. Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 2 When Not Transferring from Another CalWORKs Agency.

(a) When a family who is not being transferred from a county welfare department's Stage 1 program or another contractor's Stage 2 program requests CalWORKs Stage 2 child care services, an application for services must be completed, and shall contain the following information and supporting documentation:

(1) The parent's(s) full name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s);

(2) The names and birth dates of all children under the age of 18 years in the family, as defined in section 18078, regardless of whether they are served in the CalWORKs program;

(3) The number of hours of child care needed each day for each child;

(4) The CalWORKs cash aid discontinuance date, if applicable;

(5) The reason for needing child care services;

(6) Family size and monthly adjusted income, if eligibility is based on income;

(7) Employment or training information for the parent(s) including name and address of employer(s) or training institutions(s) and days and hours of employment or training;

(8) The name, address, and telephone number of the child care provider; and

(9) The parent(s) signature and date of the signature.

(b) Once the application has been submitted, the signature of the contractor or the contractor's employee who is authorized to certify the eligibility of the family must be obtained before the contractor assumes responsibility for reimbursing the provider for the child care services provided. Child care services received prior to the date of certification shall not be reimbursed.

(c) Once the family is certified for services, the contractor shall:

(1) Authorize the rate of reimbursement;

(2) Issue the family a Notice of Action; and

(3) Assume responsibility for reimbursing the provider for the child care services provided;

(d) When the contractor is informed by the California Department of Education that all Stage 2 funds have been allocated for a given fiscal year and contracts shall no longer be augmented during the fiscal year, the Stage 2 contractor shall not accept any new families if doing so would result in over enrollment and may refer any otherwise eligible family to the county welfare department Stage 1 program.

(e) If at any time during the fiscal year the contractor believes that accepting additional new families would result in over enrollment, the contractor shall notify the California Department of Education.

(f) The contractor shall not establish a waiting list for Stage 2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350.5, 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including new subsection (d) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18409. Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 2 by Transfer from a Stage 1 CalWORKs Agency.

(a) A family is transferred into Stage 2 from a county welfare department's Stage 1 program when the following information is obtained by the receiving contractor from the transferring agency:

(1) The parent's(s) full name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s);

(2) The names and birth dates of all children under the age of 18 years in the family, as defined in section 18078, regardless of whether they are served in the CalWORKs program;

(3) The number of hours of child care needed each day for each child;

(4) The reason for needing child care services, if applicable;

(5) Family size and adjusted monthly income, if in Stage 1 the contractor was assessing and collecting a family fee;

(6) Employment or training information for parent(s) including name and address of employer(s) or training institutions(s) and days and hours of employment or training;

(7) Rate of reimbursement; and

(8) The name, address, and telephone number of the child care provider and the type of eligible provider, pursuant to section 18227.

(b) The transfer process specified in subsection (a) is not required when a family is transferring from another CalWORKs Stage 1 contract with the same contractor.

(c) Once the receiving contractor obtains the information contained in subsection (a) and determines that the information is complete, the receiving contractor shall:

(1) Assume responsibility for reimbursing the provider for the child care services provided; and

(2) Send or otherwise provide written notification to the family of their enrollment in Stage 2.

(3) Such notification shall contain the following information:

(A) Any changes to the service agency and case manager contact information;

(B) The continuation of the family's current certified schedule; and, if applicable,

(C) The continuation of any family fee that was already being assessed and collected by the Stage 1 contractor.

(D) The family's right to voluntarily request changes pursuant to section 18410.3.

(d) No other changes shall be made by the contractor to the family's certified schedule at the time of transfer.

(e) Pursuant to section 18410.3, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

(f) When the contractor is informed by the CDE that all Stage 2 funds have been allocated for a given fiscal year and contracts will no longer be augmented during the fiscal year, the Stage 2 contractor shall not accept transfers from another CalWORKs agency if doing so would result in over enrollment by the receiving Stage 2 contractor.

(g) If at any time during the fiscal year the contractor believes that accepting additional transfers would result in over enrollment, the contractor shall notify the CDE and the local county welfare department.

(h) The contractor shall not establish a waiting list for Stage 2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8350.5, 8351, 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including new subsection (e) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(9)-(c) and (c)(2)-(e) filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18410.1. Recertification of Eligibility for Stage 2.

(a) A family shall be recertified for services by the contractor no later than 50 calendar days following either:

(1) The last day of the 12-month period following the family's transfer from Stage 1 into Stage 2;

(2) The last day of the 12-month period following from the family's initial certification in Stage 2; or

(3) The last day of the 12-month period following the prior recertification in Stage 2, as applicable.

(b) In order to recertify a family, the contractor's designated staff person(s) authorized to certify family/child eligibility shall:

(1) Notify the parent in writing in the final 30 days of the 12-month certification period, which starts with the effective date of transfer or when the agency's authorized representative signed the last application for services, as applicable, of:

(A) The requirement that the family be recertified in order to receive ongoing services;

(B) The date that the recertification must be completed;

(C) The recertification appointment date, which can be no earlier than one day following the last day of the 12-month certification period;

(D) Information on the recertification process;

(E) Required information/documentation need for the recertification appointment;

(F) A telephone contact number and an optional email address in the event the parent may have any questions regarding the recertification process.

(2) Recertify or deny each family's/child's eligibility and need for early learning and care services after reviewing the completed application and documentation contained in the family data file, as provided for in chapter 19, subchapter 3, (commencing with section 18077); and.

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18419 to recertify eligibility for services or to disenroll the family.

(c) Once recertified as meeting the criteria to receive services, and except as otherwise provided by law, the contractor shall consider the family to meet all eligibility and need requirements for another 12 months, at which point the family's eligibility and need must be recertified as set forth in this section.

(d) When a family is recertified as income eligible, the contractor shall, at the same time, provide notice to the family of the requirement to report if their income exceeds ongoing income eligibility limits, as provided in section 18410.2.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the 12-month period, even if disqualifying information is discovered during the preliminary collection of documentation for certification, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the recalculation of income based on the provided documentation, indicates that the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, exceeds the income threshold set forth in Education Code section 8263.1 and the family does not meet the requirements for another eligibility basis;

(2) When the parent changes residence outside of California, as reported by the parent; or

(3) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification or recertification; or

(4) When the family has abandoned care pursuant to section 18066.5.

(f) Families disenrolled prior to the last day of the 12-month certification period shall be issued a Notice of Action for disenrollment pursuant to section 18419.

(g) The contractor shall make every effort to make the recertification process convenient for families by providing early morning, evening, weekend appointments, or appointments at alternative locations as needed. The contractor may use technology to complete the recertification process if there is no other reasonable way for the family to complete the process in person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5 and 8353, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18410.2. Requirement to Report when Income Exceeds Statutory Threshold for Income Eligibility.

(a) When a family is transferred to Stage 2, either from Stage 1 or another Stage 2 agency and eligibility is based on income, or when a family is certified or recertified for services in Stage 2 on the basis of income eligibility, the contractor shall, at the same time:

(1) Provide the parent a copy of the income calculation worksheet that verifies the family is income eligible when the family is initially certified or recertified;

(2) Provide the parent with a copy of the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, as published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction; and

(3) Notify the parent in writing of the following:

(A) The maximum adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, and taking into account fluctuations in income pursuant to section 18084.1(c), that the family could earn, before the family would be disqualified for services, based on ongoing requirements; and

(B) The requirement to notify the contractor, within 30 calendar days, of any current and on-going income change that causes the family's adjusted monthly income to exceed this maximum amount.

(b) Upon notification by a parent that they may have exceeded the maximum income threshold, the contractor shall utilize the process set forth in section 18406 to calculate the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, to determine if the family remains income eligible for continued services.

(1) If the contractor determines, based on the provided documentation, that the family is still income eligible for services, the contractor shall inform the family in writing.

(2) If the contractor concludes the family is no longer income eligible based on the documentation provided by the parent or the parent fails to provide the documentation as requested by the contractor within 15 calendar days from the day of the parent's notification and the family does not establish another basis for eligibility based on documentation, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action to disenroll the family pursuant to section 18419.

(3) If the contractor concludes the family remains eligible for services based on documentation supporting another basis for eligibility, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action approving services on the new basis for eligibility pursuant to section 18419.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350.5, 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18410.3. The Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes.

(a) A family may, at any time, voluntarily request to reduce a family fee or increase their certified schedule, and shall provide applicable supporting documentation.

(b) When a family voluntarily requests to reduce their family fee, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent, to reduce the family fee, if applicable, pursuant to sections 18083.1, 18084, and 18084.1;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18419; and

(3) Only use any information received to reduce the family fee, if applicable. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, the effective date of any family fee reduction shall be the first day of the subsequent month.

(d) When a family voluntarily requests an increase to their certified schedule, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to increase their certified schedule;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18419;

(3) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, make the effective date of the increase in certified schedule immediate. For contracted center-based programs, including those that provide services through a Family Child Care Home Education Network, this is based on hours of operation and space availability, as applicable; and

(4) Only use any information received to increase the certified schedule, as applicable. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

(e) When a family voluntarily requests a reduction to their certified schedule, the parent shall:

(1) Submit a written request that includes:

(A) Days and hours per day requested; and

(B) Effective date of the proposed reduction of certified schedule; and

(2) Acknowledge in writing that they understand that they may retain their current certified schedule and that a decrease to their certified schedule would replace their current schedule, and if they choose to increase their certified schedule at a later time, they will be required to provide additional documentation.

(f) Upon receipt of the parent's written request in subsection (e), the contractor shall:

(1) Notify the family in writing of the parent's right to continue to bring the enrolled child pursuant to the original certified schedule and that a decrease to their certified schedule would replace their current schedule, and if the parent chooses to increase their certified schedule at a later time, they will be required to provide additional documentation; and

(2) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the certified schedule, as applicable;

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18419;

(4) Notify the family in writing that the family may voluntarily request to reduce their family fee due to a reduction of their certified schedule by following the process outlined in subsections (a) and (b) above; and

(5) Only use any information received to reduce their certified schedule. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350.5, 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18410. Stage 2: Twelve-Month Eligibility.

Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, a family which transfers into Stage 2 from Stage 1 or another Stage 2 agency or is certified as eligible for services in Stage 2 shall remain eligible for services for no less than 12 months following the transfer from Stage 1 or the initial certification in Stage 2, as applicable, and no other changes shall be made by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code; Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5 and 8353, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of subsection (e), transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18412. Family Data File.

(a) For a family that transfers from a Stage 1 or another Stage 2 agency, the receiving contractor shall establish the family data file documentation based on the information provided by the transferring agency pursuant to sections 18409 or 18409.3, as applicable. The family should not be required to produce new documentation until they are recertified for services pursuant to section 18410.1, unless they voluntarily request changes pursuant to section 18410.3.

(b) For a family initially certified to receive services in Stage 2 pursuant to section 18409.5 or a family recertified for services in Stage 2 pursuant to section 18410.3, the contractor shall establish and maintain a family data file in accordance with section 18081, as applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8261.5, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 18412) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 3 (section 18412) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18413. Provider Payments.

(a) The contractor shall reimburse each provider no more than that provider charges unsubsidized families, not to exceed the maximum subsidy amount as defined in Section 18074.1.

(b) Reimbursable hours of care shall include work hours, commute hours, participation in county-approved activities, and other eligible hours as approved by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 18413-18414) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 4 (sections 18413-18414) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18414. Parent Fees and Co-payments.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, contractors shall apply the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Subchapter 3, Article 5 (commencing with Section 18108, except for Sections 18110, 18111, and 18114 (b)).

(b) If a parent chooses a provider with a usual and customary rate exceeding 1.5 standard deviations above the mean market rate for the type of care provided, the parent may receive services from that provider, in which case the parent is responsible for the difference between the maximum payment rate and the provider's rate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18415. Contractor Responsibilities.

(a) The contractor shall comply with chapter 19, subchapter 10, article 2 (commencing with section 18221, except for section 18224(a)(2)).

(b) The contractor shall provide an application to all families requesting CalWORKs Stage 2 child care services.

(c) The contractor shall take action on any application submitted for CalWORKs Stage 2 child care services within 30 calendar days starting with the first day after the filing of the application.

(d) The contractor shall assist parents in choosing child care services by providing parents with a referral to the local resource and referral agency. The contractor shall inform parents of policies developed pursuant to section 18413.

(e) The contractor shall not require the family or the provider to furnish any eligibility or need documentation previously provided to a county welfare department, another Stage 2 provider, or an alternative payment program until the family is due to be recertified.

(f) The contractor shall permit the review of the family data file by the child's parent(s) upon request and at reasonable times and places. The family data file may be reviewed by a representative of the parent if the parent provides written authorization for the review. The use or disclosure of all information pertaining to the child and that child's family shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 18415) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 5 (section 18415) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d)-(f) and amendment of Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18416. Data Reporting.

The contractor shall submit statistical, cost, and program data to the California Department of Education by the date and in the format specified in the California Department of Education's request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353, 8357 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 (section 18416) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 6 (section 18416) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18417. Quality.

The contractor shall adhere to the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Sections 18271, 18274, 18277, and 18279.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8353, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 (section 18417) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 7 (section 18417) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18418. Parental Appeals.

The contractor shall adhere to the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Sections 18120, 18121, and 18122.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 8 (sections 18418-18419) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 8 (sections 18418-18419) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18419. Notice of Action Requirements.

The contractor shall comply with the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Sections 18094, 18095, 18118, and 18119(a). When a notice of action is to be issued, the contractor shall mail or personally deliver the notice of action to the parents. If the notice of action is personally delivered, the effective day of the intended action shall be no less than 14 calendar days from the date the notice was delivered. If the notice of action is mailed, the effective date of the intended action shall be no less than 19 calendar days from the date the notice was mailed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8353 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18420. Scope of Subchapter.

(a) The provisions contained in this Subchapter shall only apply to contractors authorized to establish, maintain, or operate alternative payment programs for CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Programs as defined in Education Code section 8354.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, contractors funded to establish, maintain, or operate alternative payment programs for CalWORKs Stage 3 child care programs shall also comply with regulations contained in Chapter 19, Subchapter 1 (commencing with Section 17906), Subchapter 2 (commencing with Section 18012, except for Section 18017 if child care is paid for utilizing federal funds), and Subchapter 15 (commencing with Section 18300).

(c) Contractors administering Stage 3 programs in counties where there are multiple contractors shall coordinate services and cooperate to ensure all eligible families receive and continue to receive services. Contractors may coordinate across county boundaries so that eligible families living in the county, employed in the county, or receiving child care in the county receive and continue to receive services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3 (articles 1-8), article 1 (section 18420) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New subchapter 3 (articles 1-8), article 1 (section 18420) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18422. Child Eligibility.

(a) A child living in the household of an eligible family pursuant to section 18421 may receive CalWORKs Stage 3 child care services if she/he is:

(1) A son or daughter of the eligible family;

(2) Receiving foster care benefits, federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or State Supplemental Program (SSP) benefits; or

(3) The responsibility of the adult to support and for whom the lack of child care would result in the adult not being able to work or participate in a work activity.

(b) The child must be:

(1) Under 13 years of age; or

(2) A child with exceptional needs as defined in Education Code section 8208(l).

(c) When a child's residence alternates between the homes of separated or divorced parents, eligibility, need, and fees should be determined separately for each household in which the child is residing during the time child care services are needed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8350, 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code; Section 11323.2, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)-(b)(2), repealer of subsections (c)-(c)(2), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 11-1-2012; operative 12-1-2012 (Register 2012, No. 44).

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§ 18426. Eligible Providers for Stage 3 Services.

(a) The family has the right to select its child care provider. Licensed child care centers, licensed family homes, and child care exempt from licensure are valid parental choices of care for all families receiving Stage 3 child care.

(b) If child care is funded with state funds, a provider shall not be reimbursed for child care services that include religious instruction or worship.

(c) The child care provider shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Have a child care license or be exempt from child care licensing requirements, as specified in California Code of Regulations, title 22, sections 101158 and 102358.

(2) A license-exempt provider must:

(A) Be 18 years old or older,

(B) Meet or be exempt from Health and Safety Self-Certification requirements; and

(C) Be an eligible provider, pursuant to section 18227(c).

(d) A contractor may develop a policy for in-home license-exempt care requiring a minimum number of children to ensure the provider receives a payment equivalent to the minimum wage.

(e) The family's choice for a child care provider must meet the following requirements:

(1) The child care provider's hours of operation meet the family's needs for child care;

(2) The child care provider ensures that each child's attendance is recorded for payment purposes; and

(3) Adult supervision is maintained at all times when children are in attendance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202, 8203, 8208.1, 8354 and 8356, Education Code; 1596.603, 1596.605 and 1596.66, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsections (b), (c)(1) and (c)(2)(C) and amendment of Note filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

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§ 18421. Family Eligibility.

(a) At initial certification or recertification, a family is eligible to receive CalWORKs Stage 3 child care services if they meet the eligibility and need requirements pursuant to Education Code section 8263(a) and these regulations.

(b) Contractors shall enroll families transferring from another Stage 1 or Stage 2 contractor in accordance with section 18424 of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code; and Section 11323.2, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 18421-18426) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 2 (sections 18421-18426) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18423. Eligibility Duration.

If the California Department of Education notifies the contractor that funds are not available to serve the existing Stage 3 caseload and it is necessary to displace families, families shall be displaced in reverse order of enrollment priority based on income levels pursuant to Education Code section 8263.2(b)(1) through (b)(5). When two or more families are in the same priority in relation to income, the family that has received care in Stage 3 for the longest period of time shall be disenrolled first.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8350, 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Repealer and new section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19.5. CalWORKs and Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program > Article 2. Requirements and Procedures for Receiving CalWORKs Stage 3 Services > § 18424. Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 3 by Transfer from Another CalWORKs Agency.
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§ 18424. Enrollment into CalWORKs Stage 3 By Transfer from Another CalWORKs Agency.

(a) A family is transferred into Stage 3 from a county welfare department's Stage 1 program or another contractor's Stage 2 or Stage 3 program when the following information is obtained by the receiving contractor from the transferring agency:

(1) The parent's(s) full name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s);

(2) The names and birth dates of all children under the age of 18 years in the family, as defined in section 18078, regardless of whether they are served in the CalWORKs program;

(3) The number of hours of child care needed each day for each child;

(4) The reason for needing child care services, if applicable;

(5) Family size and adjusted monthly income, if the transferring contractor was assessing and collecting a family fee;

(6) Employment or training information for parent(s) including name and address of employer(s) or training institutions(s) and days and hours of employment or training;

(7) Rate of reimbursement;

(8) The name, address, and telephone number of the child care provider and the type of eligible provider, pursuant to section 18227; and

(9) The date of the last recertification, if applicable.

(b) The transfer process specified in subsection (a) is not required when a family is transferring from another CalWORKs Stage 2 or Stage 3 contract with the same contractor.

(c) Once the receiving contractor obtains the information contained in subsection (a) and determines that the information is complete, the receiving contractor shall:

(1) Assume responsibility for reimbursing the provider for the child care services provided effective the first of the month after the family has timed out of Stage 1 or Stage 2; and

(2) Send or otherwise provide written notification to the family of their enrollment in Stage 3.

(3) Such notification shall contain the following information:

(A) Any changes to their service agency and case manager contact information;

(B) The continuation of their current certified schedule; and, if applicable,

(C) The continuation of any family fee that was already being assessed and collected by the transferring agency.

(d) The contractor shall transfer families into Stage 3 as they time out without regard to prioritization until the notification from the California Department of Education pursuant to subsection (g) below is received.

(e) No other changes shall be made by the contractor to the family's certified schedule at the time of transfer.

(f) Pursuant to section 18425.3, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

(g) If at any time during the fiscal year the contractor believes that accepting eligible families into Stage 3 as they time out would result in over enrollment, the contractor shall notify the California Department of Education.

(h) Notwithstanding chapter 19, section 18225, when a contractor is informed by the California Department of Education that all Stage 3 funds have been allocated for a given fiscal year and contracts shall no longer be augmented during that fiscal year, the contractor shall:

(1) Review the Stage 1 and 2 caseload designated to transfer into the contractor's Stage 3 contract each month for the remainder of the current fiscal year. The contractor shall determine if the current fiscal year Stage 3 funds available are sufficient to continue child care for all families that will time out of Stage 1 and 2 services each month of the current fiscal year.

(2) Continue to enroll families without regard to prioritization until the specific month that funding is insufficient to enroll all families that have timed out of Stage 1 and 2 the previous month.

(3) Upon determination that funding is insufficient to provide services to all families that will time out in a specific month, enroll families until all Stage 3 funds are fully utilized, with priority given to families with the lowest adjusted monthly income in relation to family size in accordance with the family fee schedule.

(4) Not establish a waiting list for CalWORKs Stage 3 of otherwise eligible families when there are insufficient funds pursuant to this section.

(i) Subsequently, if additional Stage 3 funding becomes available due to attrition, the families that have timed out in the month that funding becomes available shall be enrolled with priority given to families with the lowest adjusted monthly income in relation to family size in accordance with the family fee schedule.

(j) The contractor shall mail or personally deliver a completed notice of action to the parent(s) pursuant to section 18434 when services are to be terminated due to insufficient funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order, including new subsection (e) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(9)-(c), (c)(2)-(f), (f)(4) and (h) filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

5. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18425.1. Recertification of Eligibility for Stage 3 Services.

(a) Families shall be recertified for services by the contractor no later than 50 calendar days following either:

(1) The last day of the 12-month period following the family's transfer from Stage 1 into Stage 3;

(2) The last day of the 12-month period following the family's initial certification in Stage 3; or

(3) The last day of the 12-month period following the last recertification in Stage 2 or 3, as applicable.

(b) In order to recertify a family, the contractor's designated staff person(s) authorized to certify family/child eligibility shall:

(1) Notify the parent in writing in the final 30 days of the 12-month certification Period, which starts with the day the agency's authorized representative signed the last application for services, of:

(A) The requirement that the family be recertified in order to receive ongoing services;

(B) The date that the recertification must be completed;

(C) The recertification appointment date, which can be no earlier than one day following the last day of the 12-month certification period;

(D) Information on the recertification process;

(E) Required information/documentation needed for the recertification appointment;

(F) A telephone contact number and an optional email address in the event the parent may have any questions regarding the recertification process.

(2) Recertify or deny each family's/child's eligibility and need for early learning and care services after reviewing the completed application and documentation contained in the family data file, as provided for in chapter 19, subchapter 3, (commencing with section 18077); and

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18434 to recertify eligibility for services or to disenroll the family.

(c) Once recertified as meeting the criteria to receive services, and except as otherwise provided by law, the contractor shall consider the family to meet all eligibility and need requirements for another 12 months, at which point the family's eligibility and/or need must be recertified as set forth in this section.

(d) When a family is recertified as income eligible, the contractor shall at the same time, provide notice to the family of the requirement to report if their income exceeds ongoing income eligibility limits, as provided in section 18425.2.

(e) Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the 12-month period, even if disqualifying information is discovered during the preliminary collection of documentation for certification, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the calculation of income based on the provided documentation, indicates that the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, exceeds the income threshold set forth in Education Code section 8263.1 and the family does not meet the requirements for another eligibility basis;

(2) When the parent changes residence outside of the State, as reported by the parent; or

(3) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification or recertification; or

(4) When the family has abandoned care pursuant to section 18066.5.

(f) Families disenrolled prior to the last day of the 12-month certification period shall be issued a Notice of Action for disenrollment pursuant to section 18434.

(g) The contractor shall make every effort to make the recertification process convenient for families by providing early morning, evening, weekend appointments, or appointments at alternative locations as needed. The contractor may use technology to complete the recertification process if there is no reasonable way for the family to complete the process in person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18425.2. Requirement to Report When Income Exceeds Statutory Threshold for Income Eligibility.

(a) When a family is transferred to Stage 3, either from a Stage 1 or Stage 2 agency and eligibility in the transferring agency is based on income, or when a family is certified or recertified for services in Stage 3 on the basis of income eligibility, the contractor shall, at the same time:

(1) Provide the parent a copy of the income calculation worksheet that verifies the family is income eligible when the family is initially certified or recertified;

(2) Provide the parent with a copy of the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, as published by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction; and

(3) Notify the parent in writing of the following:

(A) The maximum adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, and taking into account income fluctuations pursuant to section 18084.1(c), that the family could earn, before the family would be disqualified for services, based on ongoing eligibility requirements; and

(B) The requirement to notify the contractor, within 30 calendar days, of any current and on-going income change that causes the family's adjusted monthly income to exceed this maximum amount.

(b) Upon notification by a parent that they may have exceeded the maximum income threshold, the contractor shall utilize the process set forth in section 18084.1 to calculate the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, to determine if the family remains income eligible for continued services.

(1) If the contractor determines, based on the provided documentation, that the family is still income eligible for services, the contractor shall inform the family in writing.

(2) If the contractor concludes the family is no longer income eligible based on the documentation provided by the parent or the parent fails to provide the documentation as requested by the contractor within 15 calendar days from the day of the parent's notification and the family does not establish another basis for eligibility based on documentation, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action to disenroll the family pursuant to section 18434.

(3) If the contractor concludes the family remains eligible for services based on documentation supporting another basis for eligibility, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action approving services on the new basis for eligibility pursuant to section 18434.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18425.3. The Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes.

(a) A family may, at any time, voluntarily request to reduce a family fee, or increase their certified schedule, and shall provide applicable supporting documentation.

(b) When a family voluntarily requests to reduce their family fee, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the family fee, if applicable, pursuant to sections 18083.1, 18084, and 18084.1;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18434; and

(3) Only use any information received to reduce the family fee, if applicable. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, the effective date of any family fee reduction shall be the first day of the subsequent month.

(d) When a family voluntarily requests an increase to their certified schedule, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to increase their certified schedule;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18434;

(3) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, make the effective date of the increase in the certified schedule immediate. For contracted center-based programs, including those that provide services through a Family Child Care Home Education Network, this is based on hours of operation and space availability, as applicable; and

(4) Only use any information received to increase the certified schedule, if applicable. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

(e) When a family voluntarily requests a reduction to their certified schedule, the parent shall:

(1) Submit a written request that includes:

(A) Days and hours per day requested; and

(B) Effective date of the proposed reduction of certified schedule; and

(2) Acknowledge in writing that they understand that they may retain their current certified schedule and that a decrease to their certified schedule would replace their current schedule, and if they choose to increase their certified schedule at a later time, they will be required to provide additional documentation.

(f) Upon receipt of the parent's written request in subsection (e), the contractor shall:

(1) Notify the family in writing of the parent's right to continue to bring the enrolled child pursuant to the original certified schedule and that a decrease to their certified schedule would replace their current schedule, and if the parent chooses to increase their certified schedule at a later time, they will be required to provide additional documentation;

(2) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the certified schedule, as applicable;

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18434;

(4) Notify the family in writing that the family may voluntarily request to reduce their family fee due to a reduction of their certified schedule by following the process outlined in subsections (a) and (b) above; and

(5) Only use any information received to reduce their certified schedule. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5 and 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18425. Stage 3: Twelve-Month Eligibility.

Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, a family which transfers into Stage 3 from Stage 1 or Stage 2, or is certified as eligible for services in Stage 3 shall remain eligible for services for no less than 12 months following the transfer from Stage 1 or Stage 2, or the initial certification in Stage 3, as applicable, and no other changes shall be made by the contractor to the family's certified schedule during this time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code; Reference: Sections 8263, 8350, 8350.5 and 8353, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18427. Family Data File.

(a) For a family that transfers to a Stage 3 agency from a Stage 1, Stage 2, or another Stage 3 agency, the receiving contractor shall establish the family data file documentation based on the information provided by the transferring agency pursuant to section 18424. The family should not be required to produce new documentation until they are recertified for services pursuant to section 18425, unless they voluntarily request changes pursuant to section 18425.3.

(b) For a family being recertified for services in Stage 3 pursuant to section 18425, the contractor shall establish and maintain a family data file in accordance with section 18081, as applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8261.5, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 18427) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 3 (section 18427) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19.5. CalWORKs and Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program > Article 4. Provider Payments and Parent Fees > § 18428. Provider Payments.
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§ 18428. Provider Payments.

(a) The contractor shall reimburse each provider no more than the amount the provider charges unsubsidized families, not to exceed the maximum subsidy amount as defined in Section 18074.1.

(b) Reimbursable hours of care shall include work hours, commute hours, participation in county-approved activities, and other eligible hours as approved by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 18428-18429) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 4 (sections 18428-18429) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18429. Parent Fees and Co-Payments.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article, contractors shall apply the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Subchapter 3, Article 5 (commencing with Section 18108, except for Sections 18110, 18111, and 18114(b)).

(b) If a parent chooses a provider with a usual and customary rate exceeding 1.5 standard deviations above the mean market rate for the type of care provided, the parent may receive services from that provider, in which case the parent is responsible for the difference between the maximum payment rate and the provider's rate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8263 and 8369, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18430. Contractor Responsibilities.

(a) The contractor shall comply with chapter 19, subchapter 10, article 2 (commencing with section 18221, except for section 18224(a)(2)).

(b) The contractor shall assist parents in choosing a child care provider by providing parents with a referral to the local resource and referral agency. The contractor shall inform parents of policies developed pursuant to section 18428(d).

(c) The contractor shall not require the family or the provider to furnish any need and eligibility documentation previously provided to a county welfare department or an alternative payment program.

(d) The contractor shall permit the review of the family data file by the child's parent(s) upon request and at reasonable times and places. The family data file may be reviewed by a representative of the parent if the parent provides written authorization for the review. The use or disclosure of all information pertaining to the child and that child's family shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 18430) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 5 (section 18430) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19.5. CalWORKs and Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program > Article 6. Data Reporting > § 18431. Data Reporting.
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§ 18431. Data Reporting.

The contractor shall submit statistical, cost, and program data to the California Department of Education by the date and in the format specified in the California Department of Education's request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354, 8357 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 (section 18431) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 6 (section 18431) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18432. Quality.

The contractor shall adhere to the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Sections 18271, 18274, 18277, and 18279.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8302 and 8354, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 (section 18432) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 7 (section 18432) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18433. Parental Appeals.

The contractor shall adhere to the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Sections 18120, 18121, and 18122.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 8 (sections 18433-18434) and section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 8 (sections 18433-18434) and section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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§ 18434. Notice of Action Requirements.

The contractor shall comply with the regulations contained in Chapter 19, Sections 18094, 18095, 18118, and 18119(a). When a notice of action is to be issued, the contractor shall mail or personally deliver the notice of action to the parents. If the notice of action is personally delivered, the effective date of the intended action shall be no less than 14 calendar days from the date the notice was delivered. If the notice of action is mailed, the effective day of the intended action shall be no less than 19 calendar days from the date the notice was mailed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8358.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-26-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 10-26-2001 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-25-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2001 order transmitted to OAL 1-28-2002 and filed 3-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 1. General Provisions > § 17930. Definitions. [Renumbered]
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§ 17930. Definitions. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of former Article 2 (Sections 17930-17946) to Part VIII, Chapter 1, Article 5 (Sections 80105-80117) filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history see Register 77, No. 39; Registers 75, No. 44, No. 32, No. 25; and Register 74, No. 47.

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§ 18000. Definitions.

As used in this Chapter:

(a) “Additional funds” means award of new contracts or expanded contracts that increase the contractor's level of administrative responsibility. Additional funds do not include cost of living adjustments, rate increases, one-time-only supplemental funds or Alternative Payment program contingency funds.

(b) “Applicants headquartered in” means:

(1) Contractors or applicants that have provided child care and development services in the service delivery area, as defined in section 18000(f) of this Article, for at least three years immediately preceding the posting date of the Request for Applications (RFA); or

(2) Contractors or applicants that have their primary administrative offices for the child development program in the service delivery area as defined in section 18000(f) of this Article. The primary administrative office is that office which houses the executive officer(s), the fiscal functions, and other centralized support services as documented to the Internal Revenue Service and/or the California School Directory Web site located at http://www.cde.ca.gov.

(c) “Cost effective manner” for the purposes of Article 3 of this Chapter, means that services are provided at rates which are within the range of local market rates.

(d) “New contract” means either:

(1) a contract award to applicants who do not currently contract with the California Department of Education (CDE) for child care and development services; or

(2) a contract award to a current contractor that is for a program type as specified in Education Code section 8208(i) that is different than the child development contract(s) currently administered by the applicant.

(e) “Request for Applications (RFA)” means an announcement issued by the CDE for an award of new funding for child care and development services or expansion of existing level of services. The RFA includes, but is not limited to:

(1) the application content requirements;

(2) procedures and timelines for submission of an application for funding; and

(3) how the application will be scored.

(f) “Service delivery area” means the community, geographic area or political subdivision in which the child care and development services are to be provided as specified in the RFA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8406.6 and 8447, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88 operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(1)-(2), (d) and (e)(1)-(2) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-12-2012; operative 6-12-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 24).

4. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-45-20 (2019 CA EO 45-20), dated April 4, 2020, which suspended certain provisions of Chapter 19 and 19.5 of Division 1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations that could restrict child care for the children of essential critical infrastructure workers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain provisions of Chapter 19 and 19.5 of Division 1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations that could restrict child care for the children of essential critical infrastructure workers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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§ 18001. Eligibility for Funding.

(a) A current contractor is eligible to apply for new or additional funds except when one or more of the following conditions apply during the RFA cycle:

(1) the contractor is on conditional status because of fiscal or programmatic noncompliance as described in section 18303 or 18304; or

(2) the CDE's Child Development Division has conducted a compliance review pursuant to section 18023 and the contractor has failed to cure items of fiscal and programmatic noncompliance identified in the review within 12 months of the issuance of the compliance review report; or

(3) the CDE reduced the contractor's current year maximum reimbursement amount due to the contractor's inability to utilize its full contract amount, whether through low enrollment or low expenditures for the same contract type.

(b) An applicant that is not a current CDE contractor is not eligible to apply for funding if one of the following conditions apply:

(1) the contractor had a previous contract with the CDE that was terminated or not continued by the CDE for fiscal or programmatic noncompliance as described in section 18303 or 18304 within three years immediately preceding the date the RFA was posted; or

(2) the applicant contractor has an outstanding accounts receivable balance with the CDE; or

(3) the applicant contractor has a delinquent audit with the CDE pursuant to section 18073.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8406.6, 8447.5 and 8448, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 34.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-12-2012; operative 6-12-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 24).

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§ 17906. Fiscal Control. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8248, Education Code. Reference: Section 8243, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 1 (Sections 17900-17918) filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 51; Register 71, No. 20; Register 72, No. 30; and Register 74, No. 23.

2. New Article 1 (Section 17906) filed 8-18-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 33).

3. Repealer filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

4. Amendment of chapter heading filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18002. Application Review.

(a) An applicant must submit a complete application in accordance with the instructions and timeline(s) contained in the RFA.

(b) If the application submitted is incomplete or not completed in accordance with the instructions and timeline(s), the CDE may reject it. If the CDE rejects it, no further review shall be made.

(c) Any change made to the contents of the RFA, shall be posted on the CDE's funding Web site located at http://www.cde.ca.gov/.

(d) All complete applications submitted in accordance with the instructions and timeline(s) in the RFA shall be evaluated as follows:

(1) Applications shall be evaluated and scored as specified in the RFA.

(2) If the RFA includes more than one service delivery area, applicants shall be considered for the service area(s) specified in their applications.

(3) Applicants headquartered in the service delivery area(s) specified in the RFA shall be given preference over applicants with the same score that are not headquartered in the specified area(s).

(e) The CDE shall notify all applicants in writing of their score.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8445.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For history of former Article 2 (Sections 17930-17946), see Register 77, No. 51.

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-12-2012; operative 6-12-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 24).

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§ 18003. Appeals for Request for Applications.

After receiving the written notification of its score as described in section 18002(e) above, an applicant may review its application, the criteria used to score the application, and any reader comments on its application. An applicant may appeal its score. If the applicant intends to appeal, the following appeal process shall apply:

(a) An applicant shall send a notice of appeal to the CDE's Child Development Division within ten business days of receipt of the notice of its score issued pursuant to section 18002(e).

(b) The notice to appeal shall contain the following information:

(1) the appellant's name, mailing address, and telephone number;

(2) the name(s) of the person(s) who will represent the appellant at the appeal hearing; and

(3) whether the representative(s) will attend the appeal hearing in person or communicate through a telephone conference call.

(c) Within ten days of receipt of the notice of appeal, the CDE will notify the appellant of the date, time and place of the appeal hearing in writing to the address provided pursuant to subdivision (b)(1).

(d) The appeal will be limited to the application submitted in response to the RFA.

(e) The CDE shall notify the appellant in writing of the results of the appeal within ten business days of the appeal hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-12-2012; operative 6-12-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 2. Selection of Contractors > § 18004. Award of Contract.
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§ 18004. Award of Contract.

(a) Prior to announcing an award, the CDE shall verify:

(1) the applicant's eligibility for funding pursuant to section 18001 of this Division; and

(2) as applicable, all applicants who have filed appeals have either been notified of the results of their appeal or the applicant has withdrawn its appeal.

(b) The applicants will be awarded contract funding based on the applicant's score for the program narrative, the preference described in section 18002(d)(3), and the local child care planning council priority rankings established pursuant to Education Code section 8499.5(d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8444, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-12-2012; operative 6-12-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 2. Selection of Contractors > § 18005. Contractor Eligibility for State Child Care Facilities Fund.
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§ 18005. Contractor Eligibility for State Child Care Facilities Fund.

In order for a contractor to be eligible to apply for a lease of a relocatable facility for extended day care, the contractor shall maintain a clear or provisional contract status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8477, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 2. Selection of Contractors > § 18006. Priorities for State Child Care Facilities Fund (School Age Community Child Care Programs). [Repealed]
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§ 18006. Priorities for State Child Care Facilities Fund (School Age Community Child Care Programs). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8477, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 3. State Child Care Facilities Fund > § 18007. Priorities for State Child Care Facilities Fund (GAIN).
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§ 18007. Priorities for State Child Care Facilities Fund (GAIN).

For programs serving participants in the Greater Avenues for Independence Act of 1985 (GAIN), priorities for the acquisition and leasing of facilities from the Child Care Facilities Fund are:

(a) First priority shall be given to extended day care programs that:

(1) Operate within the boundaries of school districts that have unhoused pupils;

(2) Have developed a plan to provide extended day care services in a cost effective manner; and

(3) Are providing or seeking to provide extended day care services in, or in close proximity to, public housing projects, or in areas of high density of recipients of benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs in order to serve participants under the Greater Avenues for Independence Act of 1985 (GAIN).

(b) Second priority shall be given to extended day care programs that:

(1) Operate within the boundaries of a school district that has housed pupils;

(2) Have developed a plan to provide extended day care services in a cost effective manner; and

(3) Are providing or seeking to provide extended day care services in, or in close proximity to public housing projects, or in areas of high density of recipients of benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs in order to serve participants under the Greater Avenues for Independence Act of 1985 (GAIN).

(c) Third priority shall be given to extended day care programs that:

(1) Operate within the boundaries of a school district that has unhoused pupils;

(2) Have developed a plan to provide extended day care services in a cost effective manner; and

(3) Are providing or seeking to provide extended day care services that are not in or in close proximity to public housing projects, or in areas of high density of recipients of benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs in order to serve participants under the Greater Avenues for Independence Act of 1985 (GAIN).

(d) Fourth priority shall be given to extended day care programs that:

(1) Operate within the boundaries of a school district that has housed pupils;

(2) Have developed a plan to provide extended day care services in a cost effective manner; and

(3) Are providing or seeking to provide extended day care services that are not in or in close proximity to public housing projects, or in areas of high density of recipients of benefits under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs in order to serve participants under the Greater Avenues for Independence Act of 1985 (GAIN).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8478.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18008. Funding Award Procedures for State Child Care Facility Funds.

(a) No additional eligibility criteria beyond those specified in Section 18005 of this Division and Education Code Sections 8477 and 8478.5 shall be imposed.

(b) Based on the priorities and procedures specified in Sections 18006 and 18007 above, the Child Development Division shall make recommendations for funding to the State Allocation Board.

(c) Funds shall be awarded by the State Allocation Board based on availability and rules and procedures established by the State Allocation Board pursuant to Education Code Sections 8477(e) and 8478.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8477, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 4. Contingency Funds for Alternative Payment Programs > § 18009. Application for Contingency Funds.
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§ 18009. Application for Contingency Funds.

(a) Alternative Payment programs as defined in section 18018(e) of this Division may apply for funding for additional services which were provided pursuant to section 8222.1 of the Education Code by submitting a request to the California Department of Education, Office of External Audits.

(b) The request shall be in the form of a letter which must be submitted by October 31 of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the additional costs were incurred and services were provided.

(c) The Office of External Audits shall order payments from the contingency fund after verifying:

(1) the costs incurred and the level of additional services provided;

(2) that reimbursement from the contingency fund does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) or two percent (2%) of the contractor's maximum reimbursable amount, whichever is greater; and

(3) that the contractor has not been reimbursed for additional services from the contingency fund for the prior two consecutive years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8222.1 and 8278, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b)(3) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 1. Award of Funding for Child Care and Development Programs > Article 5. Continued Funding > § 18010. Continued Funding.
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§ 18010. Continued Funding.

(a) Contractors have no vested right to a subsequent contract.

(b) Contractors that are not on conditional contract status but which have evidenced fiscal or programmatic noncompliance with the provisions of this Division or Education Code Sections 8200 et seq., shall receive an administrative review in accordance with Section 18303 of this Division to determine whether they will receive an offer for continued funding.

(c) Contractors currently on conditional status that do not meet the requirements specified in the Conditional Status Addendum, as specified in Section 18305 of this Division, may not be offered a subsequent contract and shall be so notified by the Child Development Division at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the end of the current contract period.

(d) Contractors that intend to accept the offer to continue services in the subsequent contract period shall respond to a continued funding application request from the Child Development Division in accordance with the instructions and timelines specified in the request.

(e) Failure to respond within the timelines specified in the continued funding application request shall constitute notification to the Child Development Division of the contractor's intent to discontinue services at the end of the current contract period unless the contractor has received a written extension of the original timeline from the Child Development Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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§ 18011. Location of the Program. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074.1. Definition(s).
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§ 18074.1. Definition(s).

(a) “Certified need for child care” means the number of days and hours of child care and development services approved and documented by the contractor as sufficient to meet the family's need for child care.

(b) “Maximum subsidy amount” means the regional market rate ceiling plus any applicable adjustments pursuant to Sections 18075.1 or 18075.2.

(c) “Regional market rate ceilings” means the maximum amount calculated by the Department that providers in different regions of the state may be reimbursed for the same type of child care for the same age child in accordance with statutory ceilings currently in effect.

(d) “Subsidized families” means eligible families who are receiving child care and development services and on whose behalf the Department or the California Department of Social Services is providing a reimbursement, in whole or in part.

(e) “Unsubsidized” means children or families other than those defined in subdivision (d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263, 8269 and 8461, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsections (b)-(d), relettering subsections and amending newly designated subsection (e) filed 9-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074.2. Application of Regional Market Rate Ceilings.
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§ 18074.2. Application of Regional Market Rate Ceilings.

Contractors shall use the age of the child, the certified need for child care, and the facility type to identify the applicable regional market rate ceiling.

(a) The applicable facility type shall be determined as follows:

(1) Child care center rate ceilings shall be used for those providers who:

(A) Operate licensed centers; or

(B) Are public or private schools operating extended day programs; or

(C) Operate centers on tribal or federal lands; or

(D) Operate recreation programs exempt from licensure pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.792 and that meet the requirements for participation in the alternative payment program, including:

1. Using sign-in/sign-out documents to record attendance pursuant to Section 18065;

2. Providing adult supervision for all children during all hours of operation; and

3. Ensuring that all employees who have contact with children have completed criminal history background examinations comparable to the criminal history background examinations required by Chapter 3.35 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, commencing with Section 1596.60.

(2) Family child care home rate ceilings shall be used for those providers who:

(A) Operate licensed family child care homes; or

(B) Operate a child care business in a home setting on tribal or federal land.

(3) In-home/exempt rate ceilings shall be used for all other providers. If no ceiling is provided for the applicable reimbursement rate category pursuant to Section 18075, the contractor shall determine a ceiling by multiplying the regional market rate hourly ceiling by the hours of certified need.

(b) For children enrolled in kindergarten who are less than six years of age, the applicable age category shall be determined as follows:

(1) Providers identified in (a)(1) above shall utilize:

(A) The 6+ age category when the child is considered school-age for licensing purposes.

(B) The 2-5 age category when the child is considered preschool age for licensing purposes.

(2) Providers identified in (a)(2) and (a)(3) above shall utilize:

(A) The 6+ age category when the child is six years of age or older.

(B) The 2-5 age category when the child is less than six years of age.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074.3. Establishment of Reimbursement Rate. [Repealed]
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§ 18074.3. Establishment of Reimbursement Rate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8222, 8265, 8266.5, 8269 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074.4. Establishment of Provider Reimbursement Rate Utilizing the Comparable Local Rate. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4702DDD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18074.4. Establishment of Provider Reimbursement Rate Utilizing the Comparable Local Rate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8222, 8265, 8266.5, 8269 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-2004; operative 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074.5. Establishment of Hourly Reimbursement Rate for in-Home/Exempt Providers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4705C4034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18074.5. Establishment of Hourly Reimbursement Rate for In-Home/Exempt Providers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-2004; operative 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074.6. Determination of Reimbursement Amount. [Repealed]
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§ 18074.6. Determination of Reimbursement Amount. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-2004; operative 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18074. Applicable Regulations.
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§ 18074. Applicable Regulations.

The regulations contained in this Subchapter, except for those contained in Section 18075.1, shall apply to contractors using the regional market rate ceiling to develop reimbursement agreements with licensed and license-exempt providers of child care and development services to eligible families. Section 18075.1 applies to contractors developing reimbursement agreements with licensed providers only. For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “contractor” shall also apply to county welfare departments operating programs pursuant to Article 15.5, commencing with Section 8350, of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 2.5 (article 1), article 1 (sections 18074-18076.2) and section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New subchapter 2.5 (article 1), article 1 (sections 18074-18076.2) and section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of subchapter heading and section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18075.1. Adjustment for Evenings and/or Weekends for Licensed Providers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4716B3F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18075.1. Adjustment for Evenings and/or Weekends for Licensed Providers.

(a) This section applies only to reimbursement to licensed providers, except this section shall not apply to reimbursement provided pursuant to the hourly rate defined in Section 18075(a).

(b) When a licensed provider is meeting the certified need for child care that includes hours during the period from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on any day of the week or from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6:00 a.m. Monday, the contractor shall multiply the regional market rate ceiling for the applicable rate category by the appropriate adjustment factor as follows:

(1) By 1.25 when 50 percent or more of the certified need for child care occurs during this period.

(2) By 1.125 when at least ten percent, but less than 50 percent of the certified need for child care occurs during this period.

(c) Reimbursement to the provider shall be the lesser of the amount the provider charges unsubsidized families for the same hours of child care, or the maximum subsidy amount as determined pursuant to subsection (b) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8220, 8222 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18075.2. Adjustment for Children with Exceptional Needs.
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§ 18075.2. Adjustment for Children with Exceptional Needs.

(a) When child care and development services are provided to a child with exceptional needs, the contractor shall multiply the lesser of the regional market rate ceiling or the rate determined pursuant to Section 18074.3 or 18074.4, whichever is lower, by only one of the following:

(1) By 1.2, when the child has exceptional needs as defined in Education Code Section 8208(l).

(2) By 1.5, when the child is severely disabled as defined in Education Code Section 8208(x).

(b) Contractors shall apply this adjustment only when there is documentation that additional services and/or accommodations for that particular child are being provided, and such services and/or accommodations result in an on-going financial impact on the provider.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8222, 8265, 8265.5 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208(l) and 8208(x), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Utilization of the Regional Market Rate Ceiling > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18075.  Reimbursement Rate Categories.
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§ 18075. Reimbursement Rate Categories.

Contractors shall reimburse providers in accordance with the following rate categories.

(a) Hourly, which shall only be used for the following:

(1) A child's certified need for child care of less than 30 hours per week and less than six hours on any day; or

(2) An unscheduled but documented need of less than six hours per occurrence, such as the parent's need to work overtime, that exceeds the certified need for child care; or

(3) That portion of the certified need for child care that exceeds 52.5 hours per week and is not included in the provider's full-time weekly or full-time monthly rate. This provision applies only if the family utilizes no more than one provider to meet the child's entire need for child care and development services. Additional payment made under the hourly rate for this purpose cannot exceed the provider's full-time weekly or full-time monthly rate.

(b) Daily, which shall only be used for the following:

(1) A certified need for child care of six hours or more per day; or

(2) An unscheduled but documented need of six hours or more per occurrence, such as the parent's need to work on a regularly scheduled day off, that exceeds the certified need for child care.

(c) Part-time weekly, which shall only be used when a certified need for child care less than 30 hours per week.

(d) Full-time weekly, which shall only be used when a certified need for child care is 30 hours or more per week.

(e) Part-time monthly, which shall only be used for the following:

(1) A certified need for child care of less than 30 hours per week and that need occurs in every week of the month; or

(2) A certified need for child care averages less than 30 hours per week when calculated by dividing the total number of hours of need in the month by 4.33, and that need occurs in every week of the month.

(f) Full-time monthly, which shall only be used for the following:

(1) A certified need for child care of 30 hours or more per week and that need occurs in every week of the month; or

(2) A certified need for child care averages 30 hours or more per week when calculated by dividing the total number of hours of need in the month by 4.33, and that need occurs in every week of the month.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8220, 8222 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18076.1. Other Reimbursable Fees.

(a) The contractor shall reimburse fees charged by providers such as registration, materials, and insurance, either in a single payment or prorated over a 12-month period, as long as:

(1) The provider documents that the contractual terms used for services to unsubsidized families require payment for such fees; and

(2) The fees or prorated portion thereof, plus the rate established for the provider pursuant to this subchapter, do not exceed the maximum subsidy amount.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8222, 8266.5 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18076.2. Reimbursable Hours of Care.

(a) This section does not apply to reimbursement for services provided pursuant to Sections 18075(a)(2), (a)(3), and (b)(2) of this subchapter.

(b) Reimbursable hours for the child's regular provider shall include:

(1) Time that a child's absence is deemed excused pursuant to Section 18066 and the time the child is absent when the contractual terms used by the provider for services to unsubsidized families require payment for such absences. Reimbursement for an excused absence based on the child's illness shall not occur in lieu of providing accommodations for the child pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(2) Time that the provider has a paid day of non-operation and can provide documentation that the contractual terms used by the provider for services to unsubsidized families require payment for such day(s) of non-operation. The number of reimbursable paid day(s) of non-operation shall be limited to a maximum of ten days per fiscal year per provider.

(c) Reimbursable hours for an eligible alternate provider shall include:

(1) Time that services are provided when the regular provider has a paid day of non-operation, and the parent has to obtain an alternate provider to meet the certified need for child care. Payment to an alternate provider when the regular provider has a paid day of non-operation shall be limited to ten days per child per fiscal year.

(2) Time that child care services are provided by an eligible alternate provider when the child is ill and the parent has to obtain care from an eligible alternate provider. Payment to an alternate provider when the child is ill shall be limited to a maximum of ten days per child per fiscal year. Contractors may reimburse an alternate provider in excess of ten days per year based on the illness of the child if the parent provides a physician verification.

(d) Reimbursable hours do not include:

(1) The scheduled instructional minutes of a public educational program available to a school-age child, or a private school in which the child is enrolled and attending.

(2) Time when the child is receiving any other child care and development services.

(3) Days on which the provider is not open to provide services, except as specified in subsection (b)(2). A contractor shall reimburse an alternate provider when the regular provider is not open to provide services and the subsidized family must obtain an alternate provider during the certified need for child care.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8208(e), 8263, 8266.5 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18076.3. Reimbursement to Multiple Providers.

(a) Except for reimbursement pursuant to Section 18076.2(c), contractors shall reimburse only one provider of child care services per child when the hours of operation of the child care provider selected by the parent can accommodate the certified need for child care. Contractors may reimburse more than one provider per child when the hours of operation of the first provider cannot accommodate the certified need for child care.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), when a family's first provider is not a licensed center and the parent also chooses a licensed center for the specific purpose of providing the child with large group school readiness experiences, the contractor may also reimburse the services provided by the licensed center provider.

(c) Contractors who pay multiple providers pursuant to this section shall not pay more than one provider for the same portion of a child's certified need for child care.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-2004; operative 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18076. Limitations on Reimbursement.

(a) Single Rate Category. Contractors shall only reimburse providers using a single rate category as defined in Section 18075.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), contractors may provide reimbursement to a provider using both a daily and an hourly rate when:

(1) No single rate established by the provider corresponds to the family's need for care; and

(2) The provider has established a rate in both daily and hourly rate categories pursuant to Section 18074.3; and

(3) Using both rates is consistent with the rates the provider charges unsubsidized families needing similar hours of care.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), when Sections 18075(a)(2), 18075(a)(3), or 18075(b)(2) are applicable, contractors may reimburse providers for those categories in addition to the applicable single category.

(d) Contractors shall not be bound by the regional market rate ceilings when there are, in the region, no more than two child care providers of the type needed by the subsidized family. For the purposes of this subsection, types of providers are licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, and exempt providers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8222, 8266.5 and 8357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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§ 18012. Scope of Chapter.

Unless otherwise provided in this Division, the regulations in this Chapter apply to all contracting agencies authorized to establish, maintain, or operate services pursuant to the Child Care and Development Services Act, Chapter 2, Part 6 of Title 1 of the California Education Code (commencing with Section 8200).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Chapter 2 (Sections 18140-18174) to Chapter 5 (Sections 18140-18174) filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18013. Definitions.
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§ 18013. Definitions.

As used in this Division:

(a) “Actual and allowable net costs” means the costs which may be reimbursed under a particular child development contract after disallowed costs and restricted income have been subtracted from total expenditures.

(b) “Adjusted child days of enrollment” means child days of enrollment after special needs adjustment factors specified in Education Code section 8265.5 have been applied.

(c) “Administrative costs” means costs incurred for administrative activities where neither the family, the child nor the service providers for Alternative Payment programs and family child care homes directly benefit from the activity.

(d) “Adult” for the purposes of this Division means a person who is at least 18 years of age.

(e) “Alternative Payment programs” means contracts designated as Alternative Payment, County Welfare Department, or Child Protective Services. Contracts designated as Exceptional Needs which operate in a vendor payment mode are included in the definition of Alternative Payment programs. Contractors operating Alternative Payment programs are not precluded from contracting for other program types as specified in Education Code section 8208(h).

(f) “Authorized representative” means a person who has been delegated the responsibility to sign a child in and out of a child care program in the absence of the parent.

(g) “Benefit to the state” means that the activity will improve knowledge or expertise in areas directly related to subsidized child care and development services.

(h) “Ceases operation” means the contractor does not provide subsidized services in accordance with the contractor's program operating calendar submitted to and approved by the Child Development Division for the applicable contract period.

(i) “Commingled child care services” means the provision of services to both subsidized and nonsubsidized children in the same classroom at the same time.

(j) “Contract period” means the time span the contract is in effect as specified in the child development contract.

(k) “Depreciation” means a cost in the current fiscal year that is based on acquisition costs, less any estimated residual value, computed on a straight line method (based on the normal, estimated useful life expectancy of the asset).

(l) “Disallowed costs” means costs which have been incurred but are not reimbursable because they are not reasonable and/or necessary for the performance of the contract as defined in section 18013(s) of this Division or are nonreimbursable as specified in section 18035 of this Division.

(m) “Indirect cost” means an expense that cannot be readily assigned to one specific program or one specific line item within a program.

(n) “Indirect cost allocation plan” means a written justification and rationale for assigning the relative share of indirect costs across more than one program or contract.

(o) “Maximum reimbursable amount” means the total dollar amount of a contract. Reimbursement from the State shall not exceed the maximum reimbursable amount. The initial maximum reimbursable amount shall be the approved original version of the annual contract based on the Budget Act as signed by the Governor.

(p) “Net reimbursable program costs” means the portion of the actual and allowable net costs which are incurred in the provision of child care and development services for subsidized children.

(q) “Private contractor” means an entity other than a public agency which is tax exempt or non-tax exempt and under contract with the California Department of Education (CDE) for the provision of child care and development services.

(r) “Public contractor” means a school district, community college district, county superintendent of schools, campus of the California State University or the University of California system, county, city or other public entity under contract with the CDE for the provision of child care and development services.

(s) “Reasonable and necessary costs” means expenditures that, in nature and amount, do not exceed what an ordinarily prudent person would incur in the conduct of a competitive business.

(t) “Restricted income” means income which the donor designates may only be expended for specific limited purposes that are reimbursable according to the contract.

(u) “Total contract amount” for the purpose of determining the limit of allowable administrative and program support services for Alternative Payment type programs means either the initial maximum reimbursable amount or the total of direct payments to providers, which includes family fees for certified children and interest earned on advanced contract funds, plus reimbursable administrative and support services costs, whichever is greater.

(v) “Total expenditures” means all costs for the provision of subsidized services under the contract and any nonsubsidized services which are provided in commingled classrooms.

(w) “Unnecessarily increase the value” means an improvement of a site beyond what is required to meet California Code of Regulations, title 22, Community Care Licensing Standards.

(x) “Unrestricted income” means income that has no restrictions regarding use by the donor, and income restricted by the donor for purposes that are not reimbursable according to the contract, including income for services to children not subsidized by the contract.

(y) “Use allowance” means an alternate method for claiming the use of the contractor's assets as a cost when depreciation methods are not used.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Amendment of subsection (o), new subsection (u), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (w) filed 11-13-2006 as an emergency; operative 11-13-2006 (Register 2006, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-13-2006 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-8-2007 and filed 4-17-2007 (Register 2007, No. 16).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b), (d)-(e), (l) and (q)-(r) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (e) filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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§ 18014. Notification of Address Change.

(a) Contractors shall notify the Child Development Division in writing of any change in mailing address for communication regarding the contract within ten (10) calendar days of the address change.

(b) Contractors shall notify the Child Development Division in writing of any proposed change in operating facility address(es) at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the change unless such change is required by an emergency such as fire, flood or earthquake.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18015. Private Agencies; Open Board Meetings. [Repealed]
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§ 18015. Private Agencies; Open Board Meetings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8203(f) and 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 54951.7, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 8-24-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 35).

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§ 18016. Materials Developed with Contract Funds.

(a) If the contractor receives income from materials developed with contract funds, the use of the income shall be restricted to the child development program.

(b) If the materials were developed in part with contract funds, the income from the sale of the materials that shall be used in the child development program shall be computed in direct proportion to the share of contract funds used in development of the materials.

(c) Materials developed with contract funds shall contain:

(1) An acknowledgement of the use of State funds in the development of materials;

(2) A disclaimer that the contents do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the California Department of Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c)(2) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18017. Prohibition Against Religious Instruction or Worship.

The contractor shall not provide nor be reimbursed for child care and development services which include religious instruction or worship.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8265, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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§ 18018. Prohibition Against Presigned Checks, Child Development Division Prior Written Approval; Two (2) Authorized Signatures on Checks.

Except for external payroll services, private contractors:

(a) Shall not use any presigned, preauthorized, or pre-stamped checks, without the prior written approval of the Child Development Division; and

(b) Shall require two (2) authorized signatures on all checks unless:

(1) the contractor has a policy approved by its governing board requiring dual signatures only on checks above a specified dollar amount; and

(2) the annual audit verifies that appropriate internal controls are maintained.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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§ 18019. Prohibition Against Loans and Advances.

(a) Contractors shall not loan contract funds to individuals, corporations, organizations, public agencies or private agencies.

(b) Contractors shall not advance unearned salary to employees.

(c) Contractors shall not make advance payments to subcontractors and shall compensate subcontractors after services are rendered or goods are received except for:

(1) Subcontractors providing direct child care and development services; and

(2) Subcontractors with subcontracts exempt from the provisions of Article 2 of this Chapter as specified in Section 18026 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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§ 18020. Compliance with Title 22 California Code of Regulations.

Contractors with facilities which are exempt by statute or otherwise exempt from licensure shall comply with health and safety regulations for day care centers and family child care homes as specified in Title 22 California Code of Regulations, Community Care Licensing Standards in order to qualify for child care and development program contract funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18021. Payments to Family Child Care Providers. [Repealed]
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§ 18021. Payments to Family Child Care Providers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Repealer filed 9-4-2003 as an emergency; operative 9-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-2-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 12-29-2003 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2003 (Register 2004, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-27-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-29-2003 order transmitted to OAL 4-26-2004 and filed 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18022. Contracts with Multiple Service Areas.
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§ 18022. Contracts with Multiple Service Areas.

(a) A contractor with more than one service delivery area as specified in and funded through a single contract shall maintain service at the same level, plus or minus ten percent (10%) of the contracted child hours or child days of enrollment, as applicable, in the individual service area(s) specified in its current contract.

(b) The contractor may request approval from the Child Development Division to vary service levels by more than ten percent (10%) if the contractor can demonstrate that the need for services in the designated area(s) has changed.

(c) The Child Development Division shall approve or deny the request within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the request.

(d) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal this decision in accordance with Section 18308 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18023. Compliance Reviews of Contractors.
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§ 18023. Compliance Reviews of Contractors.

(a) Definitions.

(1) “Compliance review” means that a team of California Department of Education staff reviews a contractor's program at the program site to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or contractual provisions.

(2) “CCR” means the monitoring and review instrument for child development programs that is used to determine compliance and is contained within the “Coordinated Compliance Review Guide -- 2003-2004”, a document that is incorporated by reference.

(b) At least once every three (3) years and as resources permit, the California Department of Education shall conduct reviews at the contractor's office(s) and operating facility(ies) to determine the contractor's compliance with applicable laws, regulations or contractual provisions.

(c) The reviews shall be conducted according to the provisions of CCR, as defined in subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(d) The reviews shall be conducted by consultants, analysts, and/or management staff of the California Department of Education or other State of California representatives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18024. Contractor's Termination for Convenience.
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§ 18024. Contractor's Termination for Convenience.

(a) A contractor may terminate the contract for any reason during the contract term.

(b) The contractor shall notify the Child Development Division of its intent to terminate the contract at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the date the contractor intends to terminate the contract.

(c) Within fifteen (15) days from the date the contractor notifies the Child Development Division of its intent to terminate the contract, the contractor shall submit:

(1) A current inventory of equipment purchased in whole or in part with contract funds; and

(2) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all families served by the contract and all staff members funded by the contract.

(3) Family child care home and Alternative Payment program contractors shall also submit the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all providers of subsidized services funded by the contract.

(d) Upon receipt of a notice of intent to terminate, the Child Development Division will transfer the program to another agency as soon as practicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 1. General Provisions > § 18025. Title, Use, Disposition and Retention of Equipment.
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§ 18025. Title, Use, Disposition and Retention of Equipment.

(a) Title. When equipment is purchased with State funds, title shall vest in the contractor only for such period of time as the contractor has a contract with the California Department of Education (CDE).

(b) Retention of Equipment. The Child Development Division (CDD) may provide written authorization for the contractor to retain the equipment for the contractor's own use if a fair compensation is paid to the State for the State's share of the cost of the equipment. Fair compensation shall be determined by the State using the State's share of original acquisition cost, less depreciation, computed on a straight line method over the estimated useful life expectancy of the equipment.

(c) Use. When equipment is purchased in whole or in part with State funds, the contractor shall use the equipment exclusively in the program(s) from which funds were used to purchase the equipment. If the contractor wishes to share the use of the equipment between/among two or more programs, the cost of such equipment shall be prorated between/among the programs.

(d) Disposition. If the contractor no longer has a contract with the CDE, the contractor shall dispose of the equipment in accordance with written directions from the CDD.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18026. Subcontracts Excluded from Scope of This Article.

The following types of relationships are not subject to the regulations contained in this Article:

(a) Employment agreements;

(b) Facility rental or lease agreements;

(c) Payment arrangements with family child care homes;

(d) Payment arrangements with child care providers for Alternative Payment programs;

(e) Medical or dental service agreements;

(f) Bookkeeping/auditing agreements, except for Section 18027;

(g) Food services agreements;

(h) Janitorial and groundkeeping agreements;

(i) A subcontract with a public agency; and

(j) Subcontracts with an individual for less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), except for Section 18027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 18027. Private Contractors; Three (3) Bids for Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in Annual Contract.
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§ 18027. Private Contractors; Three (3) Bids for Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in Annual Contract.

Private contractors shall obtain at least three (3) bids or estimates for subcontracts that exceed the amount stated for subcontract bid requirements in the annual child development contract.

(a) The subcontract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

(b) If three (3) bids or estimates cannot be obtained, the private contractor shall maintain documents in its records that establish:

(1) The reasons why three (3) bids or estimates could not be obtained; and

(2) The reasonableness of the proposed expenditure without three (3) bids or estimates.

(c) The contractor shall not split subcontracts to avoid competitive bidding requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 18028. Prior Child Development Division Approval Required for All Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in the Annual Child Development Contract.
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§ 18028. Prior Child Development Division Approval Required for All Subcontracts Exceeding the Amount Stated in the Annual Child Development Contract.

Contractors shall obtain prior written approval from the Child Development Division for subcontracts that:

(a) Are not excluded from the provisions of this Article by Section 18026 of this Division; and

(b) Exceed the amount stated for subcontract approval in the annual child development contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 18029. Required Documents for Prior Child Development Division Approval of Subcontracts.
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§ 18029. Required Documents for Prior Child Development Division Approval of Subcontracts.

The contractor shall submit the following documents to the Child Development Division before entering into any agreement with a proposed subcontractor and before any work begins pursuant to the proposed subcontract:

(a) A copy of each bid or estimate;

(b) If applicable, the documents required to be maintained under Section 18027(b) of this Division;

(c) Identification of the lowest responsible bidder selected by the contractor;

(d) For capital outlay subcontracts, documents showing that the bidder selected by the contractor has obtained a payment bond in an amount not less than one-half ( ½ ) the amount of the proposed subcontract; and

(e) Two (2) copies of the proposed subcontract, including a proposed line-item budget which shows the costs of the services to be performed. The budget for a proposed subcontract for renovation and repair shall show the total cost of labor and the total cost of materials.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18030. Child Development Division Approval or Disapproval of Subcontract Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days.

(a) The Child Development Division shall approve or disapprove a proposed subcontract submitted for prior approval within thirty (30) calendar days following the receipt of all required documents.

(b) Upon approval or disapproval, the Child Development Division shall return a copy of the approved subcontract or a copy of the disapproved subcontract to the contractor.

(c) A disapproved contract will include a statement of the reason(s) for not approving the subcontract.

(d) If the request for approval of a subcontract is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in Section 18308 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 2. Subcontracts > § 18031. Required Subcontract Provisions.
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§ 18031. Required Subcontract Provisions.

Every subcontract shall specify:

(a) The dates within which the subcontractor is to perform the contract. The time for subcontractor performance shall not begin prior to, nor shall the time extend beyond, the time period of the contract between the contractor and the State.

(b) The dollar amount of the subcontract or specify an amount not to exceed a maximum dollar amount.

(c) The service(s) to be provided under the subcontract.

(d) The responsibilities of each party under the subcontract.

(e) That the subcontractor, and the agents and employees of the subcontractor, in the performance of the subcontract, are acting in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State of California.

(f) That modifications of the subcontract shall be in writing, and that for subcontracts in excess of the amount stated in the annual child development contract, prior written Child Development Division (CDD) approval is required unless the subcontract is otherwise exempt from prior CDD approval.

(g) That the subcontract is the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and that the subcontract supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral agreements and communications relating to the subject matter of the subcontract.

(h) Remedies, in case of a breach of contract, for subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00.

(i) That the State of California retains title to any equipment or supplies purchased with State funds and that the equipment shall be returned to the contractor upon termination of the subcontract. The subcontract shall also specify that the subcontractor shall obtain prior written approval from the contractor and the CDD for any unit of equipment that costs in excess of the amount stated in the annual child development contract.

(j) That the subcontractor shall be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses only at rates that do not exceed the rates paid to the majority of California Department of Education's represented employees computed in accordance with State Department of Personnel Administration regulations, Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 1.

(k) That the subcontractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of California, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work, services, materials or supplies in connection with the performance of the subcontract, and from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm or corporation that may be injured or damaged by the subcontractor in the performance of the subcontract.

(l) That for those subcontracts requiring CDD prior approval, the subcontractor shall maintain records for program review, evaluation, audit and/or other purposes and make the records available to agents of the State for a period of five years.

(m) Contain provisions of the “Nondiscrimination Clause” included in the prime contract as specified in Title 2 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 5, section 8107.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (f), (h)-(j), (l) and (m) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18032. Audit Requirements for Subcontracts.

(a) Subcontracts requiring Child Development Division approval shall be audited in accordance with California Department of Education (CDE) Audit Guidelines.

(b) The cost of the audit shall be reimbursable and shall be borne by the contractor either directly or as an allowance in the subcontract.

(c) The audit of the subcontract shall be submitted to the CDE as follows:

(1) School districts, county offices of education and community colleges shall submit the audit of the subcontract by the fifteenth day of the fifth month following the fiscal year in which the subcontracted services were performed;

(2) All other contractors shall submit the subcontract audit along with the contractor's audit as specified in section 18071 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8448, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (c) and (c)(2) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 3. Costs > § 18033. General Standards.
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§ 18033. General Standards.

Contractors will be reimbursed for actual costs that are reasonable and necessary to the performance of the contract as defined in Section 18013(s) of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8265 and 8275, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 3. Costs > § 18034. Specific Items of Reimbursable Costs.
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§ 18034. Specific Items of Reimbursable Costs.

Reimbursable costs include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Start-up costs specified in Education Code Section 8275, not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the annual contract amount.

(b) Close-down costs for Migrant Programs as specified in Education Code Section 8233.

(c) Administrative costs, not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of net reimbursable program costs. Such costs include activities that do not provide a direct benefit to the children, parents, or providers.

(d) Employee compensation, including fringe benefits, and personal service contracts.

(e) Equipment and equipment replacement with prior Child Development Division approval if required in the annual child development contract.

(f) Improvement of sites and adjacent grounds to meet or continue to meet Title 22 California Code of Regulations, Community Care Licensing Standards. Reimbursable improvements are those that:

(1) do not unnecessarily increase the value as defined in 18013(v) of this Division of a facility; and

(2) the contractor has obtained prior Child Development Division approval if required in the annual child development contract.

(g) Taxes, insurance, and maintenance for buildings and/or equipment.

(h) Depreciation based on the useful life of an asset using a straight line method from the original date of acquisition. Depreciation shall not be claimed on land, donated assets or assets purchased with public funds.

(i) A use allowance for buildings and improvements, computed at annual rate not to exceed two percent (%) of acquisition costs. A use allowance for equipment computed at an annual rate not to exceed six and two-thirds percent (6 2/3%) of acquisition costs. A use allowance shall not be claimed on assets purchased with contract funds or on land, and shall not be claimed for assets for which depreciation has been claimed.

(j) Travel and per diem expenses, including approved out-of-state travel, at rates not to exceed those rates paid to the majority of State Department of Education's represented employees computed in accordance with State Department of Personnel Administration regulations, Title 2 California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 1. The Child Development Division shall notify the contractor of a change in expense rates within thirty (30) calendar days after the Child Development Division has received notification of a change in rates from the State Department of Personnel Administration.

(k) An indirect cost rate based on an approved cost allocation plan, not to exceed the rate specified in the annual child development contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18035. Nonreimbursable Costs.

The following costs shall not be reimbursable under the child development contract:

(a) Bad debts, including losses arising from uncollectible accounts and any related legal costs. Uncollected parent fees are not considered to be bad debts if documentation of collection attempts exists;

(b) Contributions;

(c) Costs of amusement or entertainment;

(d) Costs of fines or penalties;

(e) Costs of idle facilities unless those costs are related to a partial year program and the costs of the idle facilities have been approved by the Child Development Division;

(f) Costs incurred after the contract has been terminated;

(g) Fund raising costs except as specified in Section 18277 of this Division;

(h) Consumer interest except:

(1) Interest on borrowed funds when apportionments are withheld because of a delay or error attributable to the State and the amount of interest claimed is approved by the Child Development Division; or

(2) when interest is part of a lease purchase agreement.

(i) Investment management costs;

(j) Costs of organization of a nonprofit corporation such as incorporation fees or consultant fees;

(k) Public relations consultant fees;

(l) Costs of legal, consulting and accounting services incurred in prosecution of claims against the State;

(m) State and federal income taxes;

(n) Costs for the acquisition of sites and buildings except through depreciation;

(o) Bonuses unless part of a collective bargaining agreement;

(p) Compensation to the members of the board of directors except for:

(1) reimbursement, computed in accordance with Section 18034 of this Division, for travel and/or per diem incurred while the members are conducting business for the organization; and

(2) as provided in the California Corporation Code Section 5227, et seq.

(q) Costs of subcontracts which increase the contractor's cost or subcontracts which contain a provision for reimbursement for cost-plus a percentage-of-costs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208(o) and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18037. Charging of Expenditures.

Reimbursement for net reimbursable program costs shall meet the following criteria:

(a) Costs must be incurred during the contract period.

(b) Contractors shall not use current year contract funds to pay prior or future year obligations.

(c) The cost of the annual independent audit may be claimed either in the contract period which was the subject of the audit or during the contract period in which the audit is completed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 3. Costs > § 18038. Recoupment of Advanced Contract Funds.
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§ 18038. Recoupment of Advanced Contract Funds.

(a) The State Department of Education shall recoup any payments made for costs which were not reasonable and necessary. The amount that is recouped shall be the excess payment over the reasonable or fair market value, or one hundred percent (100%) of the cost, if the cost was not necessary.

(b) The State Department of Education may elect to recover any costs of recoupment, including collection services or attorney fees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18039. Use of Subsidized Parent Fees.

(a) Fees received from subsidized parents are to be expended and earned by the contractor before contract funds shall be claimed for reimbursement.

(b) Such fees shall be expended on reimbursable costs and earned by providing child days/hours of enrollment beyond the minimum required by the contract at a rate equal to the lesser of the daily/hourly contract rate or the actual cost.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 2. General Requirements > Article 3. Costs > § 18040. Prior Approval for Certain Capital Outlay Expenditures.
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§ 18040. Prior Approval for Certain Capital Outlay Expenditures.

(a) When expenditures for equipment, equipment replacement and improvements exceed the level specified in the annual child development contract, private contractors shall obtain at least three (3) bids or estimates;

(1) Award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder;

(2) If three (3) bids or estimates cannot be obtained, the contractor shall maintain documentation that specifies the reason(s) why three (3) bids or estimates could not be obtained and establishes the reasonableness of the cost without three (3) bids or estimates;

(b) When expenditures for equipment, equipment replacement and improvements exceed the level specified in the annual child development contract, the contractor shall request prior written approval from the Child Development Division.

(c) The Child Development Division shall approve or deny the request for the capital outlay expenditure within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of the request;

(d) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in Section 18302 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18041. Prior Approval for Out-of-State Travel.

(a) Contractors shall be reimbursed for out-of-state travel expenses only with prior written approval from the Child Development Division. The Child Development Division shall not approve out-of-state travel expenses:

(1) For more than one employee per contract per year;

(2) For contractors with delinquent accounts payable which are delinquent more than ninety (90) calendar days after the date of the original invoice;

(3) For contractors on conditional status;

(4) When there is no clear benefit to the state; or

(5) When the benefit to the state can be obtained within California.

(b) The Child Development Division shall approve or deny the request for out-of-state travel within thirty (30) calendar days of the receipt of the request;

(c) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in Section 18308 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18054. Determination of Reimbursable Amount.

(a) Except for Resource and Referral programs and Alternative Payment type programs, all contractors shall be reimbursed for an audited claim that is the least of the following:

(1) The maximum reimbursable amount as stated in the annual child development contract; or

(2) The net reimbursable program costs; or

(3) The product of the adjusted child days of enrollment for certified children, times the contract rate per child day of enrollment, times the actual percentage of attendance plus five percent (5%), but in no case to exceed one hundred percent (100%) of enrollment;

(b) Resource and Referral programs will be reimbursed for the lesser of subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section.

(c) Alternative Payment type programs shall be reimbursed for an audited claim that is the least of the following:

(1) The maximum reimbursable amount as stated in the annual child development contract; or

(2) The amount earned, which is reimbursable expenditures of:

(A) direct payments to providers, which includes family fees for certified children and interest earned on advanced contract funds; and

(B) actual administrative and support costs directly related to child care services provided, which combined cannot exceed the allowable percentage of the total contract amount.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (c)-(c)(2)(B) filed 11-13-2006 as an emergency; operative 11-13-2006 (Register 2006, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-13-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-13-2006 order, including amendment of subsection (c)(2)(B), transmitted to OAL 3-8-2007 and filed 4-17-2007 (Register 2007, No. 16).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(3) and (b) filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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§ 18055. Minimum Days of Operation.

If the contractor fails to operate at least ninety eight percent (98%) of the minimum days of operation required in its contract, ceases operation or the contract is terminated prior to the end of the contract period, the maximum reimbursable amount shall be reduced in proportion to the percentage of the contract minimum days of operation that the contractor was not in operation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18056. Reduction, Withholding, and Cancelling Apportionments to Contractors.

(a) The California Department of Education (CDE) shall reduce, withhold or cancel any scheduled apportionment when one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) The contractor has not submitted an acceptable audit for any prior year of operation on or before the date due.

(2) The contractor has not submitted the reports required by sections 18068, 18069, 18070, 18071, 18072 and 18073 of this Division, if applicable, on or before the date due.

(3) The contractor will not earn the full contract amount based on the current year projected and the prior year actual net reimbursable programs costs as determined by the CDE, Local Assistance Bureau.

(4) A creditor of the contractor has placed a lien on the contractor's scheduled apportionments.

(5) The contractor has accounts payable which are:

(A) more than 90 days delinquent to the CDE; and

(B) not under appeal as specified in either section 18301 or section 18308 of this Division.

(b) If any apportionment is to be reduced, withheld or cancelled, the CDE shall provide the contractor prior written notice of the intended action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18057. Order of Expenditure.

Expenditure from the Child Development Fund shall occur in the following order:

(a) Fees collected from parents of certified children shall be first in and first out.

(b) State or federal contract funds apportioned by the California Department of Education (CDE) shall be second in and second out.

(c) Interest received on advanced CDE funds shall be last in and last out.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (c) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18063. General Provisions.

Contractors shall report expenditures on an accrual basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8448(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 0).

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§ 18064. Child Development Fund; Interest Bearing Accounts.

(a) All contractors shall establish a fund to be known as the “Child Development Fund” as specified in Education Code Section 8328, except that private contractors shall establish the fund in a federally insured banking institution located in California.

(b) Contractors with multiple fund sources shall establish separate program cost accounts for each source of funds.

(c) If a contractor places advanced contract funds in an interest bearing account, the interest bearing account shall be a separate account within the Child Development Fund.

(d) Interest earned shall be retained by the contractor if:

(1) Expended on reimbursable costs; and

(2) Except Resource and Referral programs, earned by providing subsidized days/hours of enrollment beyond the minimum required to earn the maximum reimbursable amount at a rate equal to the lesser of the daily/hourly contract rate or the actual program costs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8328, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18065. Enrollment and Attendance Accounting.

(a) Contractors operating centers and/or family child care homes shall use daily sign-in/sign-out sheets as a primary source document for audit and reimbursement purposes.

(b) One of the following persons shall enter the time of arrival and departure on a sign-in/sign-out sheet and, except as specified in Subsection (c) below, shall sign the sheet using their full signature:

(1) The parent or other adult authorized by the parent to drop off/pick up a child; or

(2) The staff person designated by the contractor as the person responsible for entering the times of arrival and departure if the child is not dropped off/picked up by a parent or other adult authorized by the parent.

(c) First and last initials of the contractor's authorized representative along with a notation of the time are required to document when a school-age child departs for and returns from school during the day.

(d) Contractors operating an Alternative Payment program may use an alternative to daily sign-in/sign-out sheets as documentation of attendance for reimbursement purposes with the prior written approval of the Child Development Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18067. General Recordkeeping Requirements.

(a) All records shall be retained for a minimum period of five (5) years.

(b) Claims for reimbursement shall not be paid unless there are documents to support the claims. The contractor has the burden of supporting claims for reimbursement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18068. Attendance and Expenditure Reports.

(a) Contractors shall submit reports containing the following information for each contract to the California Department of Education at intervals specified in the annual child development contract:

(1) Days/hours of enrollment and attendance for all children served in the program in the current reporting period and year to date;

(2) Total days of operation in the current reporting period and year to date;

(3) Except for contractors operating Alternative Payment programs, the report shall include all services, revenues and expenditures for both subsidized and nonsubsidized children if nonsubsidized and subsidized children are commingled as defined in section 18013(i) of this division;

(4) Amount and sources of all revenues other than advanced contract funds for the current reporting period and the year to date; restricted and unrestricted income shall be reported as follows:

(A) restricted income expended during the contract period shall be reported as “restricted”; restricted income that is not expended during the contract period remains restricted and shall be considered “deferred revenue”;

(B) all unrestricted income shall be reported as “unrestricted”;

(5) Total expenditures related to the program operation for the current reporting period and the year to date, including all expenses for specific purposes as designated by restricted income and all non-reimbursable expenses.

(b) Reports not received by the due dates shall be considered delinquent. Penalties for delinquent reporting are specified in section 18056 of this division.

(c) Contractors on conditional or provisional status shall report monthly.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 4-17-2007; operative 4-17-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 16).

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§ 18069. Service Data Report for Resource and Referral Programs.

Contractors operating Resource and Referral programs shall submit reports to the Child Development Division which contain the following data at intervals specified in the annual child development contract:

(a) Number of requests for general child care information and child care referrals.

(b) Age categories of child care requests and referrals:

(1) Infants (birth to eighteen months);

(2) Toddlers (eighteen months to thirty-six months);

(3) Preschool (3 years to kindergarten enrollment); and

(4) School-age (kindergarten enrollment to age 14).

(c) Time categories of child care referrals:

(1) Full-time;

(2) Part-time;

(3) Before and after school;

(4) Occasional (drop-in, temporary, emergency care);

(5) Summer care only; and

(6) Special time categories (nights, weekends, rotating shifts, swing shift, graveyard shift, etc.).

(d) Reasons for requesting referrals:

(1) Employed or seeking employment;

(2) School or training;

(3) Respite care (emergency only);

(4) Parental relief (non-emergency);

(5) Child's developmental or special need;

(6) Child is ill and cannot attend school or usual child care arrangement; and

(7) Child Protective Service referral.

(e) Number of technical services provided:

(1) Written materials;

(2) Telephone consultations;

(3) Program visitations;

(4) Office consultations;

(5) Resource information library;

(6) Toy/equipment lending library;

(7) Published newsletters;

(8) Conducted workshops or conferences;

(9) Attended meetings with child care providers;

(10) Attended meetings with child care related service agencies;

(11) Coordinated workshops or conferences; and

(12) Media contacts.

(f) Referral procedures utilized:

(1) Telephone referrals service;

(2) Answering machine requests for referrals;

(3) Office hours for appointments or drop-in referrals; and

(4) Evening or weekend office hours for referrals.

(g) Types of child care providers in resource file:

(1) Centers;

(2) Family child care home (licensed); and

(3) In-home caregivers.

(h) Responses to referral requests:

(1) Method of response;

(2) Number of responses; and

(3) Languages used to respond.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8212, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsection (d)(7) and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

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§ 18070. Report Data.

(a) Contractors shall submit statistical, cost and program data as requested by the California Department of Education (CDE) in order for the CDE to prepare various legislatively mandated reports, to meet state and federal reporting requirements, and for the effective administration of child care and development programs.

(b) By September 30 of each year, the CDE shall issue a notice to all affected child development contractors of any data collection efforts planned for the current contract period.

(c) Contractors shall submit the data to the CDE by the date specified in the CDE's request for this information.

(d) Reports not received by the required due date shall be considered delinquent. Penalties for delinquent reporting are specified in section 18056 of this Division.

(e)(1) Contractors shall provide a copy of the Child Care Data Collection Privacy Notice and Consent Form CD 9600A (New 01/01/00) which is incorporated by reference herein, to any head of a family unit at the time of enrollment and shall obtain a signed copy of that form indicating the head of household's decision whether to authorize or not authorize release of his or her social security number for the purposes of data collection and program management as described in this section.

(2) Each signed Child Care Data Collection Privacy Notice and Consent Form CD 9600A (New 01/01/00), whether the head of a family unit authorized or did not authorize release of his or her social security number, shall be retained by the contractor pursuant to the requirements of sections 18081 and 18117 of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8261.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261.5 and 8280, Education Code; Section 1798.24, Civil Code; and Section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a, Note: Disclosure of Social Security Numbers).

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (b), new subsections (e)(1) and (e)(2), and amendment of Note filed 12-29-99 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2000 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (b), new subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2) and amendment of Note refiled 4-28-2000 as an emergency; operative 4-28-2000 (Register 2000, No. 17). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-28-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-28-2000 order, including further amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 7-19-2000 and filed 8-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 35).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(d) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18071. Audits and Auditors.

(a) Contractors shall submit to the California Department of Education (CDE) Office of External Audits an acceptable annual financial and compliance audit.

(b) All audits shall be performed by:

(1) A Certified Public Accountant who possesses a valid license to practice within the State of California;

(2) A Public Accountant licensed on or before December 31, 1970 and currently certified and licensed by the State of California; or

(3) A member of the CDE staff of auditors.

(c) Non-school district contractors shall submit the audit by the fifteenth day of the fifth month following the end of the contract period or earlier if specified by the CDE.

(d) The audits for school districts and county offices of education shall be submitted to the State Controller by November 15, or by December 31 if an extension has been approved by the applicable county superintendent of schools.

(e) If, for any reason, the contract is terminated during the contract period, the audit shall cover the period from the beginning of the contract through the date of termination.

(f) Public agencies may have their audits prepared by in-house auditors if the public contractor has internal audit staff that performs auditing functions and meets the tests of independence found in Standards for Audits of Governmental Organization, Programs, Activities, and Functions issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

(g) Subcontracts which are required to have approval from the Child Development Division prior to their execution as specified in section 18028 of this Division shall be audited in accordance with the requirements stated in section 18032 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8448, 33420 and 41020.5.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (b)(3)-(c) and (g) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18072. Review of Audit by the California Department of Education Office of External Audits.

(a) The California Department of Education Office of External Audits shall conduct a review of the audit to determine whether the audit is acceptable and to determine the contractor's net reimbursable program costs. The Office of External Audits' determination of earnings shall be the final accounting of any amount payable to or receivable from the contractor pursuant to the contract.

(b) The contractor may appeal the Office of External Audits' findings according to the procedures specified in section 18301 of this Division if the amount of the demand for remittance meets or exceeds the threshold specified in Education Code section 8402(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8402 and 8448, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18073. Delinquent Audits; One-Time Extension; Liability for California Department of Education Audit Costs.

(a) If an audit is not received on or before the required due date and an extension has not been granted, the audit shall be considered delinquent and all apportionments shall be withheld as specified in Section 18056 of this Division.

(b) Except for contractors on conditional status, the California Department of Education (CDE) Office of External Audits may grant a contractor a one-time only, thirty (30) calendar day extension of the audit due date provided the inability of the contractor to submit the audit by the due date was beyond the fault and control of the contractor.

(c) Contractors shall be liable for all CDE costs incurred in obtaining an independent audit if the contractor fails to produce or submit an acceptable audit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8448, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18066.5. Abandonment of Care.

(a) For purposes of this section, “provider” includes an individual, family child care home, or center-based entity that provides subsidized early learning and care services directly to children.

(b) When the family has not been in communication with the provider for seven consecutive calendar days and has not notified the provider of the reason the family is not using services, the provider, if not the contractor, shall promptly notify the contractor.

(c) Using the contact information on file, the contractor shall attempt to contact the parent through a variety of communication methods. At least one communication attempt shall be in writing, which may be through electronic methods. The contractor shall keep documentation of all communication attempts, including a copy of all written communication, in the family data file. The contractor shall inform the parent in these communications that failure to communicate with the contractor or provider may result in termination of early learning and care services.

(d) The contractor shall issue a notice of action to disenroll the family on the basis of abandonment of care when there has been no communication with the provider or the contractor for a total of 30 consecutive calendar days.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18066. Verification of Excused Absence; Policies.

(a) If the absence is claimed by the contractor as an excused absence as defined within the definition of “Attendance” in Education Code section 8208, the attendance accounting records shall contain verification that includes:

(1) The name of the child;

(2) The date(s) of absence;

(3) the specific reason for the absence; and

(4) The signature of the parent or the contractor's authorized representative if verification is made by telephone.

(b) If an excused absence is based on the time spent with a parent or other relative as required by a court of law, the basic data file shall contain a copy of the Court Order.

(c) Contractors shall adopt reasonable policies delineating circumstances that would constitute an excused absence for “family emergency” and “in the best interest of the child.”

(d) Contractors shall not disenroll any family due to excessive absences, except in circumstances described in section 18066.5.

(e) Contractors shall inform parent of these policies.

(f) Except for children who are recipients of protective services or at risk of abuse or neglect, excused absences “in the best interest of the child” shall be limited to 10 days during the contract period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

6. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer and new subsection (d), amendment of subsection (f) and amendment of Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18077. Scope of Chapter.

Unless otherwise provided in this Division, the regulations in this chapter apply to all contracting agencies authorized to establish, maintain, or operate services pursuant to the Child Care and Development Services Act, Chapter 2, Part 6 of Title 1 of the California Education Code (commencing with Section 8200).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For history of former Chapter 3 (Sections 18201-18208), see Register 79, No. 16.

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§ 18078. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Adjusted monthly income” means the total countable income as defined below, minus verified child support payments paid by the parent whose child is receiving child development services, excluding the non-countable income listed below:

(1) Earnings of a child under age 18 years;

(2) Loans;

(3) Grants or scholarships to students for educational purposes;

(4) Federal Supplemental Assistance Program (CalFRESH/SNAP) or Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits or other food assistance;

(5) Earned Income Tax Credit or tax refund;

(6) GI Bill entitlements, hardship duty pay, hazardous duty pay, hostile fire pay, or imminent danger pay;

(7) Adoption assistance payments received pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 16115 et seq;

(8) Non-cash assistance or gifts;

(9) All income of any individual counted in the family size who is collecting federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or State Supplemental Program (SSP) benefits;

(10) Insurance or court settlements including pain and suffering and excluding lost wages and punitive damages;

(11) Reimbursements for work-required expenses such as uniforms, mileage, or per diem expenses for food and lodging;

(12) Business expenses for self-employed family members;

(13) When there is no cash value to the employee, the portion of medical and/or dental insurance documented as paid by the employer and included in gross pay;

(14) Disaster relief grants or payments, except any portion for rental assistance or unemployment; and

(15) AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stipends, room and board, and grants.

(b) “Certified Schedule” means the number of hours per day and/or week that a family is approved to receive subsidized early learning and care services. This is also referred to sometimes as a “child care schedule.”

(c) “Child protective services” means children receiving protective services through the local county welfare department as well as children identified by a legal, medical, social service agency or emergency shelter as abused, neglected or exploited or at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

(d) “Declaration” means a written statement signed by a parent under penalty of perjury attesting that the contents of the statement are true and correct to the best of that parent's knowledge.

(e) “Displace families” means the disenrollment of families in order to reduce service levels due to insufficient funding or inability of a contractor to operate one or more sites because of reasons stated in Education Code section 8271.

(f) “Early learning and care program” is defined as “Child Care and Development Program” as set forth in Education Code section 8208(i).

(g) “Early learning and care services” is defined as “Child Care and Development Services” as set forth in Education Code section 8208(j).

(h) “Educational programs” for purposes of determining need for child care and development services means:

(1) Classes or courses for English language learner (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL); or

(2) Classes or courses to attain a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED), or a High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate, as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B).

(i) “Family experiencing homelessness” is defined as set forth in section 11434(a)(2) of title 42 of the United States Code, known as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

(j) “Family” means the parents and the children for whom the parents are responsible, who comprise the household in which the child receiving services is living. For purposes of income eligibility and family fee determination, when a child and that child's siblings are living in a family that does not include their biological or adoptive parent, “family” shall be considered the child and related siblings.

(k) “Fee schedule” means the “Family Fee Schedule,” issued by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) pursuant to Education Code section 8273.

(l) “Immediate need” means a situation in which both subsections (1) and (2) apply:

(1) An eligible parent has a need for child care services pursuant to Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B); and

(2) The contractor determines that no child care is reasonably available from a licensed, TrustLine registered or TrustLine-exempt provider that meets the parent's need for care.

(m) “Income eligibility” for the purpose of determining income eligibility for early learning and care services is defined as set forth in Education Code section 8263.1(a) and (b), as applicable.

(n) “Income fluctuation” means income that varies due to:

(1) Migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work;

(2) Inconsistent and/or unstable employment or self-employment resulting in an inconsistent pattern of income; or

(3) Intermittent, occasional, sporadic, or infrequent earnings or income, including but not limited to bonuses, commissions, lottery winnings, inheritance, back child support payment, overtime, or net proceeds from the sale of real property or stock.

(o) “Initial certification” means the formal processes the contractor goes through to collect information and documentation to determine that the family and/or child meets the criteria for receipt of subsidized child development services as specified in Education Code sections 8263(a)(1)(A) and 8263(a)(1)(B), respectively. The dated signature of the contractor's authorized representative on an application for services certifies that the criteria have been met, and begins the period of eligibility.

(p) “Legally qualified professional” means a person licensed under applicable laws and regulations of the State of California to perform legal, medical, health or social services for the general public.

(q) “Parent” means a biological parent, adoptive parent, stepparent, foster parent, caretaker relative, legal guardian, domestic partner of the parent as defined in Family Code section 297, or any other adult living with a child who has responsibility for the care and welfare of the child.

(r) “Parental Incapacity” means the temporary or permanent inability of the child's parent(s) to provide care and supervision of the child(ren) for any part of the day due to a physical and/or mental health condition.

(s) “Provisional child care provider” means an individual, exempt from licensure pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 1596.792(d) or (f), who provides child care for a child or children of an eligible parent for a period of up to 30 days when there is an immediate need. The provisional child care provider shall have completed a TrustLine application and submitted fingerprints, in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 1596.603 and 1596.605.

(t) “Recertification” means the formal processes the contractor goes through to collect information and documentation to determine that the family and/or child continues to meet the criteria for receipt of subsidized child development services as specified in Education Code sections 8263(a)(1)(A) and 8263(a)(1)(B), respectively. The dated signature of the contractor's authorized representative on an application for services certifies that the criteria have been met, and begins the period of eligibility.

(u) “Recipients of service” means families and/or children enrolled in an early learning and care program subsidized by the California Department of Education (CDE).

(v) “Self-Certification of Income” means a declaration signed by the parent under penalty of perjury identifying:

(1) To the extent known, the employer's name, address, start date of work, the rate and frequency of pay, the total amount of income received for the preceding month(s), the type of work performed, and the hours and days worked; or

(2) That the parent does not have income from employment and any source of income used to support the family including non-wage income.

(w) “Total countable income” means all income of the individuals counted in the family size that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Gross wages or salary, commissions, overtime, tips, bonuses, gambling or lottery winnings;

(2) Wages for migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work;

(3) CalWORKs cash aid;

(4) Gross income from self-employment less business expenses with the exception of wage draws;

(5) Disability or unemployment compensation;

(6) Workers compensation;

(7) Spousal support, child support received from the former spouse or absent parent, or financial assistance for housing costs or car payments paid as part of or in addition to spousal or child support;

(8) Survivor and retirement benefits;

(9) Dividends, interest on bonds, income from estates or trusts, net rental income or royalties;

(10) Rent for room within the family's residence;

(11) Foster care grants, payments or clothing allowance for children placed through child welfare services;

(12) Financial assistance received for the care of a child living with an adult who is not the child's biological or adoptive parent;

(13) Veterans pensions;

(14) Pensions or annuities;

(15) Inheritance;

(16) Allowances for housing or automobiles provided as part of compensation;

(17) Insurance or court settlements for lost wages or punitive damages;

(18) Net proceeds from the sale of real property, stocks, or inherited property; or

(19) Other enterprise for gain.

(x) “Variable schedule,” as provided in Education Code section 8221.5, means a schedule in which the total number of hours worked each week is inconsistent and/or unstable from week to week.

(y) “Vocational training” means an educational or job training/apprenticeship/internship program courses and/or classes leading to a recognized trade, paraprofession or profession.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202, 8203, 8208, 8221.5, 8261, 8263, 8263.1 and 8273, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

7. New subsections (k)-(k)(2) and (o), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (p) and Note filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

8. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18085. Documentation of Public Assistance.

If the basis of eligibility as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1) is a current aid recipient, the parent shall provide documentation of public cash assistance, unless the contractor has and elects to use other means of obtaining verification.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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§ 18089. Documentation of the Child's Exceptional Needs.

The family data file shall contain documentation of the child's exceptional needs if the contractor is claiming adjustment factors pursuant to Education Code section 8265.5(b)(4) or (b)(5), the child with exceptional needs is 13 through 21 years of age, or the contractor is operating a program pursuant to Education Code section 8250(d). The documentation of exceptional needs shall include:

(a) A copy of the portion of the active individual family service plan (IFSP) or the individualized education program (IEP) that includes the information as specified in Education Code section 56026 and California Code of Regulations, title 5, sections 3030 and 3031; and

(b) A statement signed by a legally qualified professional that:

(1) The child requires the special attention of adults in a child care setting; and

(2) Includes the name, address, license number, and telephone number of the legally qualified professional who is rendering the opinion.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8250, 8261, 8263 and 56026, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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§ 18092.5. Documentation of At Risk of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208(k) and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repeal of emergency adoption filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

3. New section filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2006, No. 20).

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§ 18092. Documentation of Child Protective Services.

If eligibility and need as specified in Education Code Sections 8263(a)(1) and (a)(2) are based on child protective services, the basic data file shall contain a written referral, dated within the six (6) months immediately preceding the date of application for services, from a legal, medical, social service agency or emergency shelter. The written referral shall include either:

(a) A statement from the local county welfare department, child protective services unit certifying that the child is receiving child protective services and that child care and development services are a necessary component of the child protective services plan; or

(b) A statement by a legally qualified professional that the child is at risk of abuse or neglect and the child care and development services are needed to reduce or eliminate that risk; and

(c) The probable duration of the child protective service plan or the at risk situation; and

(d) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the legally qualified professional who is making the referral.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

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§ 18093. Certification of Federal Eligibility for the Federal Based Migrant Program.

Prior to enrolling a child in the Federal Based Migrant Program, the contractor shall certify that the child meets eligibility requirements of the Education Consolidation Improvement Act (E.C.I.A.), Chapter 1 Migrant funds. The certification documentation shall include:

(a) The child's full name, date of birth and birthplace;

(b) The parent(s) full name(s);

(c) The child's most recent address and date of departure;

(d) The child's current address and the date of arrival;

(e) Information about the employment of the parent(s) which identifies such employment as:

(1) seasonal or temporary and

(2) relating to fishing or agriculture;

(f) The purpose of the child's last move which qualifies the child for migrant services as defined in 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 201.3 (b);

(g) A statement signed by the parent(s) certifying that the child has moved with the family in order for the parent(s) to seek temporary or seasonal agriculturally related work;

(h) A statement signed by the contractor's authorized representative certifying that the child meets the eligibility criteria necessary to receive services funded by E.C.I.A., Chapter 1 Migrant funds; and

(i) Documentation that the parent has given consent for the child to participate in the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8233, 8261 and 8263, Education Code and 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 201.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18094. Notice of Action, Application for Services.

(a) The contractor's decision to approve or deny services shall be communicated to the applicant through a written statement referred to as a Notice of Action, Application for Services, in accordance with Section 18118 of this Division. The contractor shall maintain copies of the Notice of Action, Application for Services in the basic data file. The Notice of Action, Application for Services shall include:

(1) The applicant's name and address;

(2) The contractor's name and address;

(3) The name and telephone number of the contractor's authorized representative who made the decision;

(4) The date of the notice;

(5) The method of distribution of the notice.

(b) If services are approved, the notice shall contain:

(1) Basis of eligibility;

(2) Daily/hourly fee, if applicable;

(3) Duration of the eligibility;

(4) Names of children approved to receive services;

(5) Hours of service approved for each day;

(c) If the services are denied, the notice shall contain:

(1) The basis of denial; and

(2) Instructions for the parent(s) on how to request a hearing if they do not agree with the contractor's decision as stated in the Notice of Action, Application for Services in accordance with procedures specified in Sections 18120 and 18121 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18095. Notice of Action, Recipient of Services.

If upon recertification or update of the application, the contractor determines that the need or eligibility requirements are no longer being met, or the fee or amount of service needs to be modified, the contractor shall notify the family through a written Notice of Action, Recipient of Services in accordance with Section 18119 of this Division. The contractor shall maintain copies of all Notices of Action, Recipient of Services in the family's basic data file. The Notice of Action, Recipient of Services shall include:

(a) The type of action being taken;

(b) The effective date of the action;

(c) The name and address of the recipient;

(d) The name and address of the contractor;

(e) The name and telephone number of the contractor's authorized representative who is taking the action;

(f) The date the notice is mailed or given to the recipient;

(g) The method of distribution to the recipient;

(h) A description of the action;

(i) A statement of the reason(s) for the changes;

(j) A statement of the reason(s) for termination, if applicable; and

(k) Instructions for the parent(s) on how to request a hearing if they do not agree with the contractor's decisions as stated in the Notice of Action, Recipient of Services in accordance with procedures specified in Sections 18120 and 18121 of this Division. These instructions shall inform parents how to request a hearing from the contractor and, if necessary, from the Child Development Division as described in Sections 18120 and 18121 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18081. Family Data File: Contents.

(a) Contractors shall establish and maintain a family data file for each family receiving early learning and care services.

(b) The family data file shall contain a completed and signed application for services and the following records, as applicable, to determine eligibility and need in accordance with Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B):

(1) Records demonstrating eligibility based on the following:

(A) Current CalWORKs cash aid recipient

(B) Income eligibility, which shall include an income calculation worksheet;

(C) Family experiencing homelessness;

(D) The child is receiving child protective services;

(E) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;

(2) Records demonstrating a need for services based on the following:

(A) The child is receiving child protective services;

(B) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;

(C) Family experiencing homelessness;

(D) The parent is employed;

(E) The parent is seeking employment;

(F) The parent is enrolled in vocational training;

(G) The parent is enrolled in educational programs;

(H) The parent is incapacitated; or

(I) The parent is seeking permanent housing for family stability.

(c) The family data file shall also include the following:

(1) Documentation of a child's exceptional needs, if applicable;

(2) Applicable Notice(s) of Action as required in sections 18094, 18095, 18119, and 18120.

(3) For all center-based contractors, including those that provide services through a Family Child Care Home Education Network, the family data file shall contain all child health and current emergency information required by California Code of Regulations, title 22, Social Security, division 12, and Community Care Facilities Licensing Regulations.

(4) For all Alternative Payment Programs inclusive of CalWORKs Stage 2 and 3 Child Care Programs, the family data file shall contain the child's current emergency information required by California Code of Regulations, title 22, Social Security, division 12, and Community Care Facilities Licensing Regulations. Immunization records are not required to be kept on file unless the child is receiving care from a license-exempt provider, either in the child's own home or at the home of a relative of the child, and there are other unrelated children being cared for in the same setting.

(5) When the family is certified as income eligible, documentation of the notification to the parent of their requirement to report when the family's income exceeds the income threshold as described in section 18082.2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8261.5, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8261.5, 8263 and 8269, Education Code; Sections 16500.5 and 16506, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.41.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 12-29-99 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2000 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note refiled 4-28-2000 as an emergency; operative 4-28-2000 (Register 2000, No. 17). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-28-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-28-2000 order, including further amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 7-19-2000 and filed 8-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 35).

5. Amendment of subsections (b) and (b)(8), new subsection (b)(9) and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

7. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

9. Amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

10. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18082.1. Recertification of Eligibility.

(a) Families shall be recertified for services by the contractor no later than 50 calendar days following the last day of the 12-month certification period, which starts with the day the agency's authorized representative signed the last application for services.

(b) In order to recertify families, the contractor's authorized representative shall:

(1) Notify the parent in writing in the final 30 days of the 12-month certification period, which starts with the day the contractor's authorized representative signed the last application for services, of:

(A) The requirement that the families be recertified in order to receive ongoing services;

(B) The date that the recertification must be completed by;

(C) The recertification appointment date, which can be no earlier than one day following the last day of the 12-month certification period;

(D) Information on the recertification process;

(E) Required information/documentation needed for the recertification appointment; and

(F) A telephone contact number and an optional email address in the event the parent may have any questions regarding the recertification process.

(2) Recertify or deny each family's/child's eligibility and need for early learning and care services after reviewing the completed application and documentation contained in the family data file, as provided for in chapter 19, subchapter 3, (commencing with section 18077); and

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18095 to recertify eligibility for services or disenroll the family.

(c) Once recertified as eligible to receive services, except as otherwise provided in law or regulation, the contractor shall consider the family to meet all eligibility and/or need requirements for 12 months, at which point the family's eligibility and/or need must be recertified as set forth in this section.

(d) When a family is recertified as income eligible, the contractor shall at the same time provide notice to the family of the requirement to report if their income exceeds the income threshold, as provided in section 18082.2.

(e) Except as otherwise provided for in law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the 12-month certification period, even if disqualifying information is discovered during the preliminary collection of documentation for recertification, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the recalculation of income, pursuant to section 18082.2, based on the provided documentation indicates that the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, exceeds the income threshold set forth in Education Code section 8263.1 and the family does not meet the requirements for another eligibility basis pursuant to section 18083; or

(2) When the parent changes residency outside of California, as reported by the parent; or

(3) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification or recertification; or

(4) When the family has abandoned care pursuant to section 18066.5.

(f) Families disenrolled prior to the last day of the 12-month initial certification or recertification period shall be issued a Notice of Action for disenrollment pursuant to section 18095.

(g) The contractor shall make every effort to make the recertification process convenient for families by providing early morning, evening, weekend appointments, or appointments at alternative locations as needed. The contractor may use technology to complete the recertification process if there is no reasonable way for the family to complete the process in person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8263.1, Education Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.21.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18082.2. Requirement to Report when Income Exceeds 85 Percent of State Median Income.

(a) When a family is initially certified or recertified on the basis of income eligibility, the contractor shall:

(1) Provide the parent a copy of the income calculation worksheet that verifies the family is income eligible; and

(2) Provide the parent with a copy of the most recent Schedule of Income Ceiling eligibility table, as published by the SSPI;

(3) Notify the parent in writing of the following:

(A) The maximum adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, taking into account income fluctuations pursuant to section 18084.1(c), that the family could earn before the family would be disqualified for services, based on on-going eligibility requirements; and

(B) The requirement to notify the contractor, within 30 calendar days, of any current and on-going income change that causes the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, to exceed this maximum amount.

(b) Upon notification by the parent that they may have exceeded the maximum income threshold, the contractor shall utilize the process set forth in sections 18084 and 18084.1 to recalculate the family's adjusted monthly income, adjusted for family size, to determine if the family remains income eligible for continued services.

(1) If the contractor determines, based on the provided documentation, that the family is still income eligible for services, the contractor shall inform the family in writing.

(2) If the contractor concludes the family is no longer income eligible based upon the documentation provided by the parent or the parent fails to provide the documentation as requested by the contractor within 15 calendar days from the day of the parent's notification and the family does not establish another basis for eligibility based on documentation, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action to disenroll the family pursuant to section 18095.

(3) If the contractor concludes the family remains eligible for services based on documentation supporting another basis of eligibility, the contractor shall issue a Notice of Action approving services on the new basis for eligibility pursuant to section 18095.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8263.1, Education Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.21.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18082.3. A Family's Right to Voluntarily Request Changes.

(a) A family may, at any time, voluntarily request to reduce a family fee or increase their certified schedule, and shall provide applicable supporting documentation for the requested change.

(b) When a family voluntarily requests to reduce their family fee, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the family fee, if applicable, pursuant to sections 18083.1, 18084 and 18084.1;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18095;

(3) Only use any information received to reduce the family fee, if applicable. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made unless requested by the family pursuant to subsection (e) below.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, the effective date of any family fee reduction shall be the first day of the subsequent month.

(d) When a family voluntarily requests an increase to their certified schedule, the contractor shall:

(1) Use the documentation provided by the parent to increase the certified schedule;

(2) Within 10 business days after receipt of applicable documentation, issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18095;

(3) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, make the effective date of the increase in certified schedule immediate. For contracted center-based programs, including those that provide services through a Family Child Care Home Education Network, this is based on hours of operation and space availability, as applicable; and

(4) Only use any information received to increase the certified schedule. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

(e) When a family voluntarily requests a reduction to their certified schedule, the parent shall:

(1) Submit a written request that includes:

(A) Days and hours per day requested; and

(B) Date of the proposed reduction of their certified schedule

(2) Acknowledge in writing that they understand that they may retain their current certified schedule and that a decrease to their certified schedule would replace their current schedule, and if they choose to increase their certified schedule at a later time, they will be required to provide additional documentation.

(f) Upon receipt of the parent's written request in subsection (e), the contractor shall:

(1) Notify the family in writing of the parent's right to continue to bring the enrolled child pursuant to the original certified schedule and that a decrease to their certified schedule would replace their current schedule, and if the parent chooses to increase their certified schedule at a later time, they will be required to provide additional documentation; and

(2) Use the documentation provided by the parent to reduce the certified schedule, as applicable;

(3) Issue a Notice of Action pursuant to section 18095;

(4) Notify the family in writing that the family may voluntarily request to reduce their family fee due to a reduction of their certified schedule by following the process outlined in subsections (a) and (b) above; and

(5) Only use any information received to reduce their certified schedule. No other changes to the certified schedule shall be made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8263.1, Education Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.21.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18082. Initial Certification of Eligibility.

(a) The contractor shall designate the staff person(s) authorized to certify family/child eligibility.

(1) At initial certification, the authorized representative of the contractor shall certify or deny each family's/child's eligibility and need for early learning and care services after reviewing the completed application and documentation contained in the family data file, as applicable, as provided in chapter 19, subchapter 3, (commencing with section 18077); and

(2) Once certified as eligible to receive services, except as otherwise provided in law or regulation, the contractor shall consider the family to meet all eligibility and/or need requirements for not less than 12 months, at which point the family's eligibility and/or need shall be recertified as provided in section 18082.1.

(b) When a family is certified as income eligible, the contractor shall, at the same time, notify the family in writing of the requirement to report if their income exceeds ongoing income eligibility limits, as provided in section 18082.2.

(c) Except as otherwise provided for in law or regulation, disenrollment cannot occur prior to the end of the 12-month certification period, with the following exceptions:

(1) When the recalculation of income, pursuant to section 18082.2, based on the provided documentation indicates that the family's adjusted monthly income exceeds the income eligibility threshold set forth in Education Code section 8263.1 and the family does not meet the requirements for another eligibility basis pursuant to section 18083;

(2) When the parent changes residency outside of California as reported by the parent; or

(3) When there is substantiated evidence of fraud that invalidates the initial certification and the family is not otherwise eligible; or

(4) When the family has abandoned care pursuant to section 18066.5.

(d) Families disenrolled prior to the last day of the 12-month certification period shall be issued a Notice of Action for disenrollment pursuant to section 18095.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8263, 8263.1 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18083.1. Documentation and Determination of Family Size.

(a) The parent shall obtain and provide supporting documentation regarding the number of children and parents in the family as listed on the application for services.

(1) The number of children shall be documented by providing any one of the following documents, as applicable:

(A) Birth certificates or other live birth records;

(B) Court orders regarding child custody;

(C) Adoption documents;

(D) Records of Foster Care placements;

(E) School or medical records;

(F) County welfare department records; or

(G) Other reliable documentation indicating the relationship of the child to the parent.

(2) If only one parent has signed the application and the information provided pursuant to subsection (a)(1) indicates the child(ren) in the family has another parent whose name does not appear on the application, then the parent who has signed the application shall self-certify the presence or absence of that parent under penalty of perjury and shall not be required to submit additional information documenting the presence or absence of the second parent.

(b) For income eligibility and family fee purposes, when a child and that child's siblings are living in a family that does not include their biological or adoptive parent, such as, formal or informal custodial family arrangements or foster care:

(1) Only the child and related siblings shall be counted to determine family size;

(2) The adjusted monthly income of the child and any related siblings, which includes payments specifically for the care and well-being of the child(ren) that are made payable to and received by the adult who lives with and is responsible for the care and welfare of the child(ren), is counted to determine income eligibility; and

(3) The adult(s) who live(s) with and has responsibility for the care and welfare of the child(ren), must meet a need criterion as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.21.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 18100 to new section 18083.1, including amendment of section and Note, filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18083. Application for Services; Contents.

The application for services shall contain the following information:

(a) The parent's(s') full name(s), mailing address(es), telephone number(s), and email address(es), if available;

(b) The names and birth dates of all children under the age of 18 years in the family, as defined in section 18078, whether or not they are served by the program;

(c) The maximum number of hours of care needed each day or week for each child;

(d) The basis of the family's eligibility as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(A), which may be either:

(1) The parent is receiving CalWORKs cash aid;

(2) The family is income eligible;

(3) The family is experiencing homelessness;

(4) The child is receiving child protective services; or

(5) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof.

(e) The reason(s) for needing services as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B) which is (are):

(1) The child is receiving child protective services;

(2) The child is identified as being abused, neglected or exploited or at risk thereof;

(3) The family is experiencing homelessness;

(4) The parent is employed;

(5) The parent is seeking employment;

(6) The parent is enrolled in vocational training;

(7) The parent is enrolled in educational programs;

(8) The parent is incapacitated; or

(9) The parent is seeking permanent housing for family stability.

(f) Employment, vocational training, or educational program information for the parent(s) shall include:

(1) Name and phone number of the employer or contact person;

(2) Name and address of the business, vocational training, or educational program; and

(3) Days and hours of employment, enrollment in vocational training, or an educational program, as applicable.

(g) Family size and family's adjusted monthly income, if applicable.

(h) The parent's signature signed under penalty of perjury and date of the signature.

(i) The signature of the contractor's authorized representative certifying that the family and/or child meets the criteria for receipt of services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88;operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsections (e) and (g), new subsections (e)(2) and (g)(2), subsection renumbering and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18084.1. Income Calculation.

(a) To calculate a family's adjusted monthly income for purposes of determining income eligibility and/or calculating a family fee, the calculation shall be done by the use of an income calculation worksheet, and shall be calculated as provided for in subsections (b) and (c).

(b) When a family's income is regular and steady, use the income calculation worksheet that specifies:

(1) The frequency of the pay periods;

(2) The gross amount of the payroll check stubs; and

(3) All other sources of countable income to determine the adjusted monthly income pursuant to section 18078, as either:

(A) Weekly for 52 pay periods;

(B) Every two weeks for 26 pay periods;

(C) Twice monthly for 24 pay periods; or

(D) Monthly for 12 pay periods.

(c) When a family's income fluctuates because of migrant, agricultural, or seasonal work; inconsistent and/or unstable employment or self-employment; or intermittent income, as defined in section 18078, the adjusted monthly income shall be determined by averaging the total countable income from the preceding 12 months.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8263.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.21.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 18096 to new section 18084.1, including amendment of section heading, repealer and new section, and amendment of Note, filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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§ 18084. Documentation of Eligibility: Income and Family Fees.

(a) The parent shall obtain and provide documentation of the family's total countable income for the purposes of determining whether a family is income eligible and/or assessing the appropriate family fee, as applicable. The parent(s) shall provide documentation of total countable income for all the individuals counted in the family size as follows:

(1) If the parent is employed, the parent shall provide:

(A) A release authorizing the contractor to contact the employer(s) that includes, to the extent known, the employer's name, address, telephone number, and usual business hours; and

(B) Payroll check stubs, or an independently drafted letter from the employer, or other record of wages issued by the employer from either month of the two-month window immediately preceding the initial certification, or the recertification of eligibility for services.

(2) When the employer refuses or fails to provide requested documentation or when the parent states a request for documentation would adversely affect the parent's employment, the parent shall obtain and provide other means of verification that may include a list of clients and amounts paid, the most recently signed and completed tax returns, quarterly estimated tax statements, or other records of income to support the reported income, along with a self-certification of income.

(3) If the parent is self-employed, the parent shall obtain and provide a combination of documentation necessary to establish current income eligibility from either month of the two-month window immediately preceding the initial certification, or the recertification of eligibility for services. Documentation shall consist of a self-certification of income as defined in section 18078, and as many of the following types of documentation as reasonably necessary to determine income:

(A) An independently drafted letter from the source of the income; or

(B) A copy of the most recently signed and completed tax return with a statement of current estimated income for tax purposes; or

(C) Other business records, such as ledgers, receipts, or business logs.

(4) If the parent does not have income from employment, the parent shall provide a self-certification of income as defined in section 18078.

(5) The parent shall also provide documentation of all non-wage income, which includes, self-certification of any income for which no documentation is possible, and any verified child support payments as defined in section 18078(a) of this chapter.

(b) The contractor shall:

(1) Retain copies of the documentation of total countable income and adjusted monthly income, in the family data file.

(2) When the parent is employed, verify the parent's salary/wage; rate(s) of pay; hours and days of work; inconsistent and/or unstable hours and days of work; pay periods and frequency of pay; and the start date for the employee.

(3) When the parent is self-employed, make a record of independent verification regarding the cost for services provided by the parent that may be obtained by contacting clients, or confirming the information in the parent's advertisements or website.

If the income cannot be independently verified, the contractor shall assess whether the reported income is reasonable or consistent with the community practice for this employment.

(4) Establish income eligibility and/or family fee by signing the application for services, certifying to the contractor's reasonable belief that the income documentation obtained and, if applicable, the self-certification of income, support the reported income, are reliable, and are consistent with all other family information and the contractor's knowledge, if applicable, of this type of employment or employer.

(c) If the family is receiving early learning and care services because the child(ren) is/are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation or receiving child protective services, and the written referral pursuant to sections 18081 and 18092 specifies that it is necessary to exempt the family from paying a family fee, then the parent shall not be required to provide documentation of total countable income.

(d) Using the income calculation pursuant to this section and family size determination pursuant to section 18083.1, contractors shall, as applicable, assess a family fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261, 8263, 8263.1, 8273 and 8273.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), new subsection (e) and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18085.5. Documentation of Need: In General.
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§ 18085.5. Documentation of Need: In General.

(a) Except as otherwise provided for in law, families who are eligible for subsidized early learning and care services shall document that each parent in the family, as defined in section 18078, meets at least one of the following need criterion, as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B):

(1) The child(ren) is (are) a recipient(s) of child protective services, or identified as being abused, neglected, or exploited, or at risk thereof;

(2) The parent is employed;

(3) The parent is seeking employment;

(4) The family is experiencing homelessness;

(5) The family is seeking permanent housing for family stability;

(6) The parent is enrolled in vocational training;

(7) The parent is enrolled in an educational program;

(8) The parent is incapacitated.

(b) Subsidized early learning and care services shall only be available to the extent to which:

(1) The parent(s) meets a need criterion as specified in subsection (a) that precludes the provision of care and supervision of the family's child(ren) for any part of the day;

(2) There is no parent in the family available and capable of providing care for the family's child(ren) during the time care is requested; and

(3) Supervision of the family's child(ren) is(are) not otherwise being provided by:

(A) Scheduled time in a public educational program available to school-age child(ren);

(B) A private school in which the child(ren) is(are) enrolled and attending; or

(C) A time when a child(ren) is (are) receiving any other early learning and care services.

(c) At any time during the 12-month certification period, a parent may request an increase to the certified schedule based on provided documentation of need.

(d) At any time during the 12-month certification period, a parent may request to decrease the certified schedule. Requests for decrease in hours shall be provided in writing. In such a case, the contractor shall inform the family of the right to maintain the current certified schedule.

(e) A family may receive services based on more than one need criterion at any one time, provided that applicable documentation has been collected.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8235, 8237, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18086.1. Documentation of Need: Employment in the Home or a Licensed Family Day Care Home; Service Limitations.
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§ 18086.1. Documentation of Need: Employment in the Home or a Licensed Family Day Care Home; Service Limitations.

(a) The requirements of this section are in addition to those stated in section 18086.

(b) If the parent's employment is in the family's home or on property that includes the family's home, the parent must provide justification for requesting subsidized early learning and care services based on the type of work being done and its requirements, the age of the family's child for whom services are sought, and, if the child is more than five years old, the specific child care needs. The contractor shall determine and document whether the parent's employment and the identified child care needs preclude the supervision of the family's child.

(c) If the parent is a licensed family day care home provider pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.78 or an individual license-exempt provider pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.792, subsections (d) or (f), the parent is not eligible for subsidized services during the parent's business hours because the parent's employment does not preclude the supervision of that parent's own child.

(d) If the parent is employed as an assistant in a licensed large family day care home, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.78(b), and is requesting services for the family's child in the same family day care home, the parent shall provide documentation that substantiates all of the following:

(1) A copy of the family day care home license indicating it is licensed as a large family day care home;

(2) A signed statement from the licensee stating that the parent is the assistant, pursuant to the staffing ratio requirement of California Code of Regulations, title 22, section 102416.5;

(3) Proof that the parent's fingerprints are associated with that licensed family day care home as its assistant, which the contractor may verify with the local community care licensing office; and

(4) Payroll deductions withheld for the assistant by the licensee, which may be a pay stub.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18086.5. Documentation of Need: Seeking Employment; Service Limitations.
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§ 18086.5. Documentation of Need: Seeking Employment; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is seeking employment, the following shall apply:

(1) Services as requested by the parent shall occur on no more than five days per week and for less than 30 hours per week.

(2) The parent's period of eligibility for early learning and care services shall be for not less than 12 months and the parent shall receive services for not less than 12 months before having eligibility and need recertified.

(b) Documentation of seeking employment shall include a written parental declaration signed under penalty of perjury stating that the parent is seeking employment. The declaration shall include the parent's general plan to secure, change, or increase employment and services shall occur as requested by the parent pursuant to subsection (a)(1) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 18101 to new section 18086.5, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18086.6. Documentation of Need: Educational Programs; Service Limitations.
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§ 18086.6. Documentation of Need: Educational Programs; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is educational programs as defined in section 18078, early learning and care services shall be limited in total to six years from the initiation of services based on enrollment in educational programs.

(b) The parent shall obtain and provide to the contractor documentation of enrollment in an English Language Learner/English as a Second Language (ELL/ESL) program or a program to attain a high school diploma or General Education Degree/High School Equivalency (GED/HSE) certificate.

(c) The parent shall provide documentation of the days and hours of enrollment in an educational program, which shall include:

(1) The name of the institution that is providing the instruction;

(2) The parent's current class schedule that is either an electronic print-out from the educational program or, if unavailable, a document that includes all of the following:

(A) The classes in which the parent is currently enrolled;

(B) The days of the week and times of day of the classes; and

(C) A registration confirmation from the educational program.

(d) The contractor shall determine the days and hours needed per week based on the provided documentation.

(e) Online or televised instructional classes that are unit bearing classes from an accredited training institution shall be counted as class time at one hour a week for each unit. The parent shall provide a copy of the syllabus or other class documentation as applicable. The accrediting body of the training institution shall be among those recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(f) When the parent requests study time, travel time, or both, the contractor shall determine the amount of service time needed based on the documentation provided by the parent.

(1) Study time shall be determined based on the following:

(A) When the educational program, on-line, or televised instructional classes are based on academic units, study time is determined at two hours per week per academic unit in which the parent is enrolled. Additional time for studying may be approved by the contractor, on a case-by-case basis, if the parent provides a declaration signed under penalty of perjury as to why the additional time is needed for the specified course(s). Additional time, if approved, shall not exceed one hour per week per academic unit for the specified course(s) in which the parent is enrolled.

(B) When the educational program is not based on academic units, the contractor shall determine the hours approved for study time but in no case may the number of study hours exceed the number of class hours per week.

(2) Travel time shall be determined based on the location where the early learning and care services are provided and the location of the educational program, based on actual travel time needed, not to exceed a maximum of four hours per day.

(g) Pursuant to section 18082.3, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

(h) At recertification, the continuation of services in an educational program is contingent upon the parent making adequate progress. To document adequate progress for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or training period, as applicable, the parent shall provide documentation from the educational program for which subsidized care is provided demonstrating the following:

(1) In a graded program, achievement of a minimum 2.0 grade point average for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or academic enrollment period; or

(2) In a non-graded program, passing the program's requirements in at least 50 percent of the classes or meeting the educational institution's standards for making adequate progress.

(i) If at recertification the parent has made adequate progress based on the provided documentation, the certified schedule may be established pursuant to subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e).

(j) If at recertification the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), the parent shall be recertified to receive services for another 12 months. At the conclusion of this 12-month certification period, the parent shall have made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h) to be recertified for services based on enrollment in an educational program. If the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), and cannot establish another basis of need for services, the family shall be:

(1) Disenrolled from services; and

(2) Once disenrolled, the parent shall be ineligible to be certified for services based on enrollment in educational programs for six months from the date of disenrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18086. Documentation of Need: Employment.
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§ 18086. Documentation of Need: Employment.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is employment of the parent, the documentation of the parent's employment shall include the days and hours of employment. If the total number of hours worked each week is consistent, but the days and hours of employment vary, the documentation shall support the total number of hours worked each week.

(b) If the parent has an employer, the parent shall obtain and provide documentation of need based on employment that consists of one of the following:

(1) Pay stubs that indicate the days and hours of employment; or

(2) Pay stubs that indicate the total hours of employment per pay period, as long as the hours generally correlate with the parent's requested number of hours needed each week.

(3) When the pay stubs do not meet the criteria of either subsections (1) or (2) above, the contractor shall verify the days and hours, or the total number of hours, of employment each week by doing one of the following:

(A) Secure an independent written statement from the employer indicating the days and hours of employment using the release authorization pursuant to section 18084; or

(B) Telephone the employer to verify the days and hours of employment and maintain a record of the verified information.

(4) If the parent's employment is a variable schedule as defined in section 18078 and precludes the contractor from verifying a specific number of hours per week, the contractor shall use the provided documentation from either month of the two-month window immediately preceding the initial certification or recertification and identify the highest number of actual hours worked within any given week and use that as the basis for approving the certified schedule on the application for services.

(5) If at the time of initial certification or recertification the parent does not have a work history, the contractor shall establish the certified schedule based on the verified days and hours or, if a variable schedule, the highest number of total hours per week the employer expects the parent to work.

(6) If the employer refuses or is non-responsive in providing the requested information, the contractor shall record the attempts to contact the employer, and specify in the family data file the reasonableness of the days and hours of employment based on the description of the employment and community practice;

(7) If the parent asserts in a declaration signed under penalty of perjury that a request for employer documentation would adversely affect the parent's employment, the contractor shall review the declaration and determine whether the days and hours of employment based on the parent's description of the employment and community practice are reasonable and include the declaration and determination of reasonableness in the family data file; or

(8) When the employed parent does not have pay stubs or other record of wages from the employer and has provided a self-certification of income, as defined in section 18078, the contractor shall assess the reasonableness of the days and hours of employment, based on the description of the employment and the documentation provided pursuant to section 18084, and authorize only the time determined to be reasonable.

(c) If the parent is self-employed, the parent shall obtain and provide documentation of employment consisting of the following:

(1) A declaration of need under penalty of perjury that includes a description of the employment and an estimate of the days and hours worked per week; and

(2) As many of the following documents needed to support the days and hours of employment:

(A) Appointment logs, client receipts, job logs, mileage logs, a list of clients with contact information, or similar records; or

(B) As applicable, a copy of a business license, a workspace lease, or a workspace rental agreement.

(d) If additional services are requested for travel time and/or sleep time to support employment, the time authorized shall be calculated as follows:

(1) Travel time to and from the location at which services are provided and the place of employment, not to exceed half of the daily hours authorized for employment, to a maximum of four hours per day;

(2) Sleep time, if the parent is employed anytime between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., not to exceed the number of hours authorized for employment and travel between those hours.

(3) Sleep time shall not be provided when:

(A) There is a parent in the family available and capable of providing care for the family's child(ren) during the time care is requested; or

(B) Supervision of the family's child(ren) is(are) otherwise being provided by:

(i) Scheduled time in a public educational program available to school-age child(ren);

(ii) A private school in which the child(ren) is(are) enrolled and attending; or

(iii) A time when a child(ren) is(are) receiving any other early learning and care services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18087. Documentation of Need: Vocational Training; Service Limitations.
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§ 18087. Documentation of Need: Vocational Training; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is vocational training as defined in section 18078, early learning and care services shall be limited in total, to whichever occurs first:

(1) Six years from the initiation of services based on need for vocational training; or

(2) Twenty-four semester units, or the equivalent, after the attainment of a Bachelor's Degree.

(b) The service limitations specified in subsection (a) shall not apply in the following instances:

(1) When a parent is receiving services from a program operating pursuant to Education Code section 66060;

(2) When a parent is attending vocational training and is participating in rehabilitation services through the California Department of Rehabilitation; or

(3) When a parent is attending retraining services available through the California Employment Development Department or its contractors due to a business closure or mass layoff.

(c) The parent shall provide documentation of the days and hours of vocational training, which shall include:

(1) The name of the training institution that is providing the vocational training;

(2) The parent's current class schedule that is either an electronic print-out from the training institution or, if unavailable, a document that includes all of the following:

(A) The classes in which the parent is currently enrolled;

(B) The days of the week and times of day of the classes; and

(C) The signature or stamp of the training institution's registrar.

(d) The contractor shall determine the days and hours needed per week based on the provided documentation. The contractor may request that the parent provide additional information from the training institution describing the classes.

(e) On-line or televised instructional classes that are unit bearing classes from an accredited training institution shall be counted as class time at one hour a week for each unit. The parent shall provide a copy of the syllabus or other class documentation, as applicable. The accrediting body of the training institution shall be among those recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(f) When a parent requests study time, travel time, or both, the contractor shall determine the amount of service time needed based on the documentation provided by the parent.

(1) Study time shall be determined by the following:

(A) When the vocational training, on-line, or televised instructional classes are based on academic units, study time is determined at two hours per week per academic unit in which the parent is enrolled. Additional time for studying may be approved by the contractor, on a case-by-case basis, if the parent provides a declaration signed under penalty of perjury as to why the additional time is needed for the specified course(s). Additional time, if approved, shall not exceed one hour per week per academic unit for the specified course(s) in which the parent is enrolled.

(B) When the vocational training is not based on academic units, the contractor shall determine the hours approved for study time but in no case may the study hours exceed the number of class hours per week.

(2) Travel time shall be determined based on the location where the early learning and care services are provided and the training location, of the vocational program, based on actual travel time needed, not to exceed a maximum of four hours per day.

(g) Pursuant to section 18082.3, a parent may voluntarily request changes at any time.

(h) At recertification, the continuation of services for vocational training is contingent upon the parent making adequate progress. To document adequate progress for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or training period, as applicable, the parent shall provide documentation from the college classes, technical school, or apprenticeship for which subsidized care is provided demonstrating the following:

(1) In a graded program, achievement of a minimum 2.0 grade point average for the last enrolled quarter, semester, or academic enrollment period; or

(2) In a non-graded program, passing the program's requirements in at least 50 percent of the classes or meeting the training institution's standard for making adequate progress.

(i) If at recertification the parent has made adequate progress based on the provided documentation, the certified schedule may be established pursuant to subsections (c) and (d).

(j) If at recertification the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), the parent shall be recertified for services for another 12 months. At the conclusion of this 12-month certification period, the parent shall have made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h). If the parent has not made adequate progress pursuant to subsection (h), and cannot establish another basis of need for services, the family shall be:

(1) Disenrolled from services; and

(2) Once disenrolled, the parent shall be ineligible to be certified for services based on enrollment in vocational training for six months from the date of disenrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18088. Documentation of Need: Parental Incapacity; Service Limitations.
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§ 18088. Documentation of Need: Parental Incapacity; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is parental incapacity, the following shall apply:

(1) The certified schedule for early learning and care services shall not exceed 50 hours per week.

(2) The parent's period of eligibility for early learning and care services shall be for no less than 12 months and the parent shall receive services for not less than 12 months before having eligibility and need recertified.

(b) Documentation of parental incapacity shall include a release signed by the incapacitated parent authorizing a legally qualified health professional to disclose information necessary to establish that the parent meets the definition of parental incapacity, pursuant to section 18078, and needs services.

(c) The documentation of incapacitation provided by the legally qualified health professional shall include:

(1) A statement that the parent is incapacitated and that the parent is incapable of providing care or supervision for the child for part of the day;

(2) The days and hours per week that services are recommended to accommodate the incapacitation, taking into account the age of the child and the child's care needs. This may include time for the parent's regularly scheduled medical or mental health appointments;

(3) The name, business address, telephone number, professional license number, and signature of the legally qualified health professional who is rendering the opinion of incapacitation; and

(4) If applicable, the name of the health organization with which the professional is associated.

(d) The contractor may contact the legally qualified health professional for verification, or clarification of the provided statement.

(e) The contractor shall determine the days and hours of the certified schedule based on the parent's requested days and hours and the recommendation of the health professional, consistent with the provisions of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18090. Documentation of Eligibility and Need: Homelessness.
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§ 18090. Documentation of Eligibility and Need: Homelessness.

A family experiencing homelessness may establish both eligibility and need as follows:

(a) In order to meet the eligibility requirements for a family experiencing homelessness, the family must obtain and provide documentation, which includes either of the following:

(1) A written referral dated within three months prior to the application for services, from one of the following entities, which identifies the child as experiencing homelessness:

(A) A legal, medical, or social services agency;

(B) A local educational agency liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness;

(C) A Head Start program; or

(D) An emergency or transitional shelter.

(2) A written parental declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, that the family is experiencing homelessness.

(b) The referral described in subsection (a)(1) above shall contain:

(1) The name of the identifying entity;

(2) Physical address;

(3) Telephone number; and

(4) Title and signature of the person identifying the family as experiencing homelessness.

(c) To meet the need requirements for receiving services on the basis that the family is experiencing homelessness, the parent shall comply with one of the following:

(1) If the basis of eligibility is established pursuant to subsection (a)(1) above, no additional documentation of need is required.

(2) If the basis of eligibility is established by parental declaration pursuant to subsection (a)(2) above, the parent shall provide documentation to establish a need in accordance with Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B).

(d) If the basis of need is a family experiencing homelessness, services shall be as requested by the parent and shall occur on no more than five days per week and for less than 30 hours per week.

(e) The contractor shall permit the enrollment of children to begin immediately upon the parent signing the application for services when the basis for eligibility is family experiencing homelessness. The parent shall provide all required documentation, including immunization records, within 30 days from the date the application for services is signed.

(f) The contractor shall approve or deny services and issue a Notice of Action in accordance with subsection 18094.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18091. Documentation of Need: Seeking Permanent Housing; Service Limitations.
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§ 18091. Documentation of Need: Seeking Permanent Housing; Service Limitations.

(a) If the basis of need as stated on the application for services is the parent seeking permanent housing for family stability, the following shall apply:

(1) Services, as requested by the parent, shall occur on no more than five days per week and for less than 30 hours per week.

(2) The parent's period of eligibility for early learning and care services shall be for no less than 12 months and the parent shall receive services for not less than 12 months before having eligibility and need recertified.

(b) Documentation of seeking permanent housing shall include a written parental declaration signed under penalty of perjury that the family is seeking permanent housing. The declaration shall include the parent's general search plan to secure a fixed, regular, and adequate residence. If the family is residing in a shelter, services shall also be provided while the parent attends appointments or activities necessary to comply with the shelter participation requirements within the certified schedule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading and section, filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 2. Family Data File > § 18096. Calculation of Income. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47C67BF24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18096. Calculation of Income. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

2. Renumbering of former section 18096 to new section 18084.1 filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 3. Enrollment [Repealed] > § 18101. Parents Seeking Employment; Eligibility and Service Limitation. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47D34D334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:09:42.915344+00:00
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§ 18101. Parents Seeking Employment; Eligibility and Service Limitation. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 6-26-91 as an emergency; operative 6-26-91 (Register 91, No. 39). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-24-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-24-91 order including deletion of (1) designator and repealer of subsection (a)(2) transmitted to OAL 10-22-91 and filed 11-15-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

4. Renumbering of former section 18101 to new section 18086.5 filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 3. Enrollment [Repealed] > § 18100. Documentation and Determination of Family Size. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47CE1D134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18100. Documentation and Determination of Family Size. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(2)(E) filed 7-9-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 28).

4. Repealer of article 3 (sections 18100-18104) and renumbering of former section 18100 to new section 18083.1 filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 3. Enrollment [Repealed] > § 18102. Notice to Families of Their Responsibility to Notify Contractor of Changes to Family Circumstances. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47D60C534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:09:46.475113+00:00
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§ 18102. Notice to Families of Their Responsibility to Notify Contractor of Changes to Family Circumstances. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 3. Enrollment [Repealed] > § 18103. Recertification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47DA52134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18103. Recertification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

6. Repealer filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 3. Enrollment [Repealed] > § 18104. Limited Term Service Leave Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47E12FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18104. Limited Term Service Leave Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, 8263, 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8206, 8261, 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-28-2008; operative 6-27-2008 (Register 2008, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 5-21-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 4. Admission Policies and Procedures > § 18105. Admission Policies and Procedures; Interview.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47E8D1034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18105. Admission Policies and Procedures; Interview.

(a) Contractors shall develop written admission policies and procedures which shall be made available to the public.

(b) The admission procedures established shall conform to requirements in Title 22 California Code of Regulations, Section 101319.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 4. Admission Policies and Procedures > § 18106. Admission Priorities; Waiting List; and Displacement.
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§ 18106. Admission Priorities; Waiting List; and Displacement.

(a) Within the first priority for services stated in Education Code section 8263(b)(1), children receiving protective services through the local county welfare department shall be enrolled before children identified as at risk of being neglected or abused.

(b) Except for situations where not all of the children in a family are certified based on child protective services, or the child's special need, a family that has a child or children enrolled in a program shall be allowed to enroll additional children provided there exists an appropriate program opening such as infant care or services to school age care children in which to enroll the child.

(c) When not all of the children in a family are certified based on child protective services, or the child's special need, the other children or the parents in the family must meet both eligibility and need criteria as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1) and (a)(2) prior to enrollment and shall be admitted in accordance with priorities specified in Education Code section 8263(b).

(d) Contractors shall not deny service to nor assign a lower priority to a family that needs less than full-time services.

(e) Contractors shall maintain a current waiting list in accordance with admission priorities. Contractors may satisfy the requirement for maintaining a waiting list by participating in a county child care centralized eligibility list. Contractors shall contact applicants in order of priority from the waiting list as vacancies occur.

(f) If it is necessary to displace families, families shall be displaced in reverse order of admission priorities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 4-15-2003; operative 5-15-2003 (Register 2003, No. 16).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

5. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 4. Admission Policies and Procedures > § 18107. Residency Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47F358534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18107. Residency Requirements.

(a) In addition to other applicable eligibility requirements as specified elsewhere in this Division, to be eligible for child care and development services the child must live in the State of California while services are being received.

(b) Any evidence of a street address or post office address in California will be sufficient to establish residency. A person identified as homeless pursuant to section 18078(h)(2) is exempted from this requirement and shall submit a declaration of intent to reside in California.

(c) The governing board of any school district, community college or county superintendent of schools may accommodate children residing outside its district boundaries in accordance with Education Code section 8322(a).

(d) The determination of eligibility for child care and development services shall be without regard to the immigration status of the child or the child's parent(s), unless the child or the child's parent(s) are under a final order of deportation from the United States Department of Justice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 8-16-2007; operative 9-15-2007 (Register 2007, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18108. Fee Schedule.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47F7C5234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18108. Fee Schedule.

Contractors shall use a fee schedule prepared and issued by the Child Development Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18109. Fee Assessment; Explanation to Parents.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I47FCA7234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:10:12.943230+00:00
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§ 18109. Fee Assessment; Explanation to Parents.

(a) The contractor shall utilize the following factors in determining the fee to be assessed for each family:

(1) The adjusted monthly family income;

(2) Family size; families having fewer than three (3) members shall be regarded as a family of three (3).

(3) The fee shall be assessed and collected based on the family's child who is enrolled for the longest period.

(4) The fee assessed and collected shall be either the fee indicated on the fee schedule, the actual costs of services or the contract maximum daily/hourly rate, whichever is least.

(5) No adjustment shall be made for excused or unexcused absences.

(6) The fee shall be the full portion of the family's cost for services.

(b) The contractor shall maintain a record of each family's fee assessment, the effective date(s) of each fee increase or decrease, the dates and amounts of fees collected and any amounts which are delinquent.

(c) The contractor shall explain to the parent(s) the contractor's policies regarding fee assessment and collection and the possible consequences for delinquent payment of fees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. New subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18110. Exceptions to Fee Assessment.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48050B924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18110. Exceptions to Fee Assessment.

No fees shall be collected from the following types of families whose children are enrolled:

(a) Because of a need for child protective services;

(b) In the State Preschool Program;

(c) In the Federal Based Migrant program;

(d) In the Severely Handicapped program; or

(e) With an income level that, in relation to family size, is less than the first entry in the fee schedule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8250 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8250 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to emergency amendment filed 10-14-2005 by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f). Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 9-2-2005; disapproved by OAL and order of repeal as to 5-6-2005 order filed on 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 10-14-2005 as an emergency; operative 10-14-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-13-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-14-2005 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18111. NO Additional Payments or Costs; Exceptions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48102F234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18111. No Additional Payments or Costs; Exceptions.

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) below, neither a contractor nor a provider of services shall require or solicit, in cash or in kind, additional payments from the recipients of service. The prohibition includes activities or services that would increase the family's cost of participation including meals, recreation and field trips. If additional payments are made or additional costs are incurred by the family, the contractor shall refund to the parent(s) the amount of payments made or costs incurred.

(b) A contractor or a provider of service need not make a refund as specified in subdivision (a) above when the family is enrolled in an Alternative Payment program and the parent(s) has voluntarily placed the child with a service provider that requires all parent(s) to provide a sack lunch or supplies such as diapers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and subsection (b) and repealing subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18112. Credit for Fees Paid to Other Service Providers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4813B1934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18112. Credit for Fees Paid to Other Service Providers.

This section shall apply to child care and development services provided by someone other than the contractor:

(a) When a contractor cannot meet all of a family's needs for child care for which eligibility and need as specified in Education Code Section 8263(a)(1) and (a)(2) have been established, the contractor shall grant a fee credit equal to the amount paid to the other provider(s) of these child care and development services.

(b) The contractor shall apply the fee credit to the family's subsequent fee billing period. The family shall not be allowed to carry over the fee credit beyond the family's subsequent fee billing period.

(c) The contractor shall obtain copies of receipts or cancelled checks for the other child care and development services from the parent. The copies of the receipts or cancelled checks shall be maintained in the contractor's fee assessment records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18113. Receipt for Payment of Fee; Retention of Copy for Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48170CF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18113. Receipt for Payment of Fee; Retention of Copy for Records.

(a) The contractor or service provider shall provide an original copy of a pre-numbered receipt to each person who pays a fee. The receipt shall show the amount paid, the date of payment, the rate of payment and the period of service purchased.

(b) The contractor shall retain a copy of the receipt in its fee assessment records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18114. Advance Payment of Fees; Delinquent Fees; Notice of Delinquency.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I481A68544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18114. Advance Payment of Fees; Delinquent Fees; Notice of Delinquency.

(a) Contractors shall adopt a policy for the collection of fees in advance of providing services. The written policy shall be provided to families at the time of initial enrollment into the program.

(b) For contractors providing direct services to children, fees shall be considered delinquent after seven (7) calendar days from the date the fees were due.

(c) For contractors providing services through Alternative Payment programs, fees shall be considered delinquent on the date they are notified by the provider that fees have not been paid.

(d) A Notice of Action, Recipient of Services shall be used to inform the family of the following:

(1) The total amount of unpaid fees;

(2) The fee rate;

(3) The period of delinquency; and

(4) That services shall be terminated two (2) weeks from the date of the Notice unless all delinquent fees are paid before the end of the two (2)-week period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18115. Plan for Payment of Delinquent Fees.
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§ 18115. Plan for Payment of Delinquent Fees.

The contractor shall accept a reasonable plan from the parent(s) for payment of delinquent fees. The contractor shall continue to provide services to the child, provided the parent(s) pays current fees when due and complies with the provisions of the repayment plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18116. Consequences of Nonpayment of Delinquent Fees.
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§ 18116. Consequences of Nonpayment of Delinquent Fees.

Upon termination of services for nonpayment of delinquent fees, the family shall be ineligible for child care and development services until all delinquent fees are paid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8263 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 5. Parent Fees > § 18117. Confidentiality of Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4822F3D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18117. Confidentiality of Records.

(a) The use or disclosure of all information held by the contractor pertaining to the child and his/her family shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of the program.

(b) The contractor shall permit the review of the basic data file by the child's parent(s) or parent's authorized representative, upon request and at reasonable times and places.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-12-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 6. Due Process Requirements > § 18118. Approval or Denial of Child Care and Development Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4826C4634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18118. Approval or Denial of Child Care and Development Services.

The contractor shall mail or deliver a completed Notice of Action, Application for Services to the parents within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the application is signed by the parent(s) in accordance with Sections 18094 and 18095 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 6. Due Process Requirements > § 18119. Changes Affecting Service.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I482A6DE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:10:49.022196+00:00
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§ 18119. Changes Affecting Service.

(a) The contractor shall complete a Notice of Action, Recipient of Services when changes are made to the service agreement. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, an increase or decrease in parent fees, an increase or decrease in the amount of services, or termination of service.

(b) The contractor shall mail or deliver the notice of action to the parents at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the effective date of the intended action whenever:

(1) The contractor has factual information that confirms the death of the parent or the child;

(2) The contractor receives notification from the parent that the parent no longer wants the service;

(3) The agreement for services was a limited term authorization which has come to the end of the term, and at the time of approval of the limited term authorization, the parent was informed in writing of the date services would terminate; or

(4) The parent does not provide eligibility or need information after a written request by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 6. Due Process Requirements > § 18120. Clients Request for a Hearing; Rules and Procedures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I482FC5134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:10:52.661934+00:00
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§ 18120. Clients Request for a Hearing; Rules and Procedures.

(a) If the parent disagrees with an action, the parent(s) may file a request for a hearing with the contractor within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date the Notice of Action was received.

(b) Upon the filing of a request for hearing, the intended action shall be suspended until the review process has been completed. The review process is complete when the appeal process has been exhausted or when the parent(s) abandons the appeal process.

(c) Within ten (10) calendar days following the receipt of the request for a hearing, the contractor shall notify the parent(s) of the time and place of the hearing. The time and place of the hearing shall, to the extent possible, be convenient for the parent(s).

(d) The hearing shall be conducted by an administrative staff person who shall be referred to as “the hearing officer.” The hearing officer shall be at a staff level higher in authority than the staff person who made the contested decision.

(e) The parent(s) or parent's authorized representative is required to attend the hearing. If the parent or the parent's authorized representative fails to appear at the hearing, the parent will be deemed to have abandoned his or her appeal.

(f) Only persons directly affected by the hearing shall be allowed to attend.

(g) The contractor shall arrange for the presence of an interpreter at the hearing, if one is requested by the parent(s).

(h) The hearing officer shall explain to the parent(s) the legal, regulatory, or policy basis for the intended action.

(i) During the hearing, the parent(s) shall have an opportunity to explain the reason(s) they believe the contractor's decision was incorrect. The contractor's staff shall present any material facts omitted by the parent(s).

(j) The hearing officer shall mail or deliver to the parent(s) a written decision within ten (10) calendar days after the hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 6. Due Process Requirements > § 18121. Appeal Procedure for Child Development Division Review.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I483480034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:10:56.142956+00:00
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§ 18121. Appeal Procedure for Child Development Division Review.

(a) If the parent disagrees with the written decision from the contractor, the parent has fourteen (14) calendar days in which to appeal to the Child Development Division.

(b) If the parent(s) do(es) not submit an appeal request to the Child Development Division within fourteen (14) calendar days, the parents' appeal process shall be deemed abandoned and the contractor may implement the intended action.

(c) The parent(s) shall specify in the appeal request the reason(s) why he/she believes the contractor's decision was incorrect.

(d) A copy of the contractor's notice of intended action and written decision shall be submitted by the parent(s) with the appeal request.

(e) Upon receipt of an appeal request, the Child Development Division may request copies of the basic data file and other relevant materials from the contractor. The Child Development Division may also conduct any investigations, interviews or mediation necessary to resolve the appeal.

(f) The decision of the Child Development Division shall be mailed or delivered to the parent(s) and to the contractor within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the appeal request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 3. General Child Care Programs > Article 6. Due Process Requirements > § 18122. Contractor Compliance with Child Development Division Decision; Reimbursement for Services During the Appeal Process.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4837B4534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:00.386339+00:00
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§ 18122. Contractor Compliance with Child Development Division Decision; Reimbursement for Services During the Appeal Process.

(a) The contractor shall comply with the decision of the Child Development Division immediately upon receipt thereof.

(b) The contractor shall be reimbursed for child care and development services delivered to the family which is appealing during the appeal process.

(c) If a contractor's determination that a family is ineligible is upheld by the Child Development Division, services to the family shall cease upon receipt of the Child Development Division's decision by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 1. Scope of Chapter [Repealed] > § 18130. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I898D2EA0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:04.229746+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18130. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8235, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For history of former Chapter 4 (Sections 18201-18208), see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 95, No. 9).

3. Repealer of subchapter 4 (articles 1-4, sections 18130-18165), article 1 (section 18130) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities [Repealed] > § 18131.1. Collaborative Full-Day Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I97D4E200127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:12.186338+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18131.1. Collaborative Full-Day Services. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8235 and 56443, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-9-2008; operative 1-8-2008 (Register 2008, No. 50).

2. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities [Repealed] > § 18131. Enrollment Priorities for State Preschool Programs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I97217080127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:07.897784+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18131. Enrollment Priorities for State Preschool Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8235, 8236, 8263 and 56443, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-9-2008; operative 1-8-2008 (Register 2008, No. 50).

3. Repealer of article 2 (sections 18131-18134) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities [Repealed] > § 18132. Certification of Eligibility; Waiting List. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I983614D0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:15.939265+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18132. Certification of Eligibility; Waiting List. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8235 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities [Repealed] > § 18133. Exceptions to Enrollment Priorities; Ten Percent (10%) Limitation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I988FF4A0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:19.540088+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18133. Exceptions to Enrollment Priorities; Ten Percent (10%) Limitation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8235 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 2. Enrollment Priorities [Repealed] > § 18134. Exceptions to Calculation of Adjusted Monthly Income (as Defined in Section 18078) for Military Personnel. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I99130750127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:22.862629+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18134. Exceptions to Calculation of Adjusted Monthly Income (as Defined in Section 18078) for Military Personnel. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8235, 8236, 8263 and 8263.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-5-2007 as an emergency; operative 11-5-2007 (Register 2007, No. 45). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-5-2008 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-5-2007 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-11-2008 and filed 4-21-2008 (Register 2008, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 3. Other Requirements [Repealed] > § 18135. Volunteers; Staffing Ratios. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA84038B0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:26.305996+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18135. Volunteers; Staffing Ratios. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8287, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8235 and 8288, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Repealer of article 3 (sections 18135-18136) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 3. Other Requirements [Repealed] > § 18136. Minimum Hours and Days of Operation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA89FE4E0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:30.229908+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18136. Minimum Hours and Days of Operation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8235 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 4. Local Educational Agencies Exemption from Licensing Regulations [Repealed] > § 18140. General Provisions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBBEDE920127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:33.837477+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18140. General Provisions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 8208, Education Code; and Sections 1596.792 and 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 18140-18165) and section filed 6-27-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 4 (sections 18140-18165) and section refiled 12-26-2019 as an emergency, including amendment of subsections (b) and (d) and amendment of Note; operative 12-30-2019 (Register 2019, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2019 order, including amendment of subsections (b) and (c), transmitted to OAL 2-24-2020 and filed 3-26-2020; amendments effective 3-26-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 13).

4. Repealer of article 4 (sections 18140-18165) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 4. Local Educational Agencies Exemption from Licensing Regulations [Repealed] > § 18145. Visual Supervision. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBC92DBB0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:37.447548+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18145. Visual Supervision. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-26-2019 as an emergency, including amendment of subsection (c); operative 12-30-2019 (Register 2019, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2019 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 2-24-2020 and filed 3-26-2020; amendments effective 3-26-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 13).

4. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 4. Local Educational Agencies Exemption from Licensing Regulations [Repealed] > § 18150. Indoor Space. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBCF7DF10127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:40.827507+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18150. Indoor Space. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled with amendments 12-26-2019 as an emergency; operative 12-30-2019 (Register 2019, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2019 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 2-24-2020 and filed 3-26-2020; amendments effective 3-26-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 13).

4. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 4. Local Educational Agencies Exemption from Licensing Regulations [Repealed] > § 18155. Outdoor Space. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBD62FCF0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:44.632485+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18155. Outdoor Space. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-26-2019 as an emergency, including amendment of section and Note; operative 12-30-2019 (Register 2019, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2019 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (b), transmitted to OAL 2-24-2020 and filed 3-26-2020; amendments effective 3-26-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 13).

4. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 4. Local Educational Agencies Exemption from Licensing Regulations [Repealed] > § 18160. Restroom Facilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBDF52AD0127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:48.553538+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18160. Restroom Facilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002 Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-26-2019 as an emergency, including amendment of section and Note; operative 12-30-2019 (Register 2019, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2019 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (b), transmitted to OAL 2-24-2020 and filed 3-26-2020; amendments effective 3-26-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 13).

4. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 4. State Preschool Program [Repealed] > Article 4. Local Educational Agencies Exemption from Licensing Regulations [Repealed] > § 18165. Drinking Water. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBE770500127811EDB461FF562E43E050
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:52.330254+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18165. Drinking Water. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17002, Education Code; and Section 1596.7925, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-2019 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-26-2019 as an emergency, including amendment of section and Note; operative 12-30-2019 (Register 2019, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-30-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2019 order, including amendment of subsection (a) and Note, transmitted to OAL 2-24-2020 and filed 3-26-2020; amendments effective 3-26-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 13).

4. Repealer filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 5. School-Age Parenting and Infant Development Programs* [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 19, Subch. 5, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8B7E9AD44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:26:36.326452+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

(Originally filed 5-21-75)

* Regulations contained in Division 19, Chapter 3 prior to filing of 4-23-79.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 5 (articles 1-8, sections 18140-18174) filed 11-5-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 6. Campus Child Care Program > § 18175. Applicable Regulations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48881E434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:26:39.972155+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 18175. Applicable Regulations.

Except as provided in Education Code Section 8225(b), contractors funded by the Campus Child Care Program shall also comply with the regulations set forth in Chapters 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8225 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7.5. State Based Migrant Program > Article 1. Scope of Chapter > § 18190. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I489BCD544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18190. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations.

(a) The regulations contained in this Chapter shall apply only to contractors funded by the State Based Migrant program.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, contractors funded by the State Based Migrant program shall also comply with regulations contained in Chapters 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15 in whole and Chapter 3, except for Section 18106, of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231, 8232, 8233 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7.5. State Based Migrant Program > Article 2. Eligibility and Enrollment Priorities > § 18191. Eligibility Criteria.
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§ 18191. Eligibility Criteria.

In addition to meeting the criteria for being an agricultural worker family as specified in Education Code Section 8231(a), the family shall also meet eligibility and need criteria specified in Education Code Section 8263(a)(1) and (a) (2).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7.5. State Based Migrant Program > Article 2. Eligibility and Enrollment Priorities > § 18192. Priorities for Enrollment; Waiting List; Displacement Order.
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§ 18192. Priorities for Enrollment; Waiting List; Displacement Order.

(a) Children of eligible migrant agricultural worker families shall be enrolled in the order of priorities specified in Education Code Section 8231(b).

(b) Contractors operating in federally funded public migrant housing centers shall reserve the first fourteen (14) days of their enrollment period for residents of the public migrant housing center.

(c) The contractor shall maintain a waiting list in accordance with the enrollment priorities specified in Education Code Section 8231(b).

(d) If it is necessary to displace families, families shall be displaced in reverse order of enrollment priorities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8263, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7. Federal Based Migrant Program > Article 1. Scope of Chapter > § 18180. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I488CD9334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:11:55.765475+00:00
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§ 18180. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations.

(a) The regulations contained in this Chapter shall apply only to contractors funded through the Federal Based Migrant program.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, contractors funded by the Federal Based Migrant program shall also comply with regulations contained in Chapters 1, 2, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in whole and Sections 18077, 18078(d), 18081 (a) (b) (c) and (d), 18093, 18094, 18095, 18103, 18105, 18110, 18117, 18118, 18119, 18120, 18121 and 18122 of Chapter 3 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8233 and 8261, Education Code; 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 201; and 20 United States Code, Parts 2761, 2762, 2763.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7. Federal Based Migrant Program > Article 2. Eligibility and Enrollment Priorities > § 18181. Definitions.
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§ 18181. Definitions.

Definitions contained in 34 Code of Federal Regulations Section 201.3 apply.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 201.3.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7. Federal Based Migrant Program > Article 2. Eligibility and Enrollment Priorities > § 18182. Enrollment Priorities.
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§ 18182. Enrollment Priorities.

(a) The following are the enrollment priorities for the Federal Based Migrant program:

(1) First Priority: Currently migratory child.

(2) Second Priority: Formerly migratory child.

(b) A newborn infant whose family's residence has not changed since birth is not considered to be a currently migratory child.

(c) Contractors operating in a federally funded public migrant housing center shall reserve the first fourteen (14) days of their initial enrollment period for residents of the public housing center.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 201.31.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7. Federal Based Migrant Program > Article 2. Eligibility and Enrollment Priorities > § 18183. Eligibility Certification for Federal Based Migrant Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4895D9E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18183. Eligibility Certification for Federal Based Migrant Programs.

Federal eligibility shall be determined before the child is enrolled or served in the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Section 8263, Education Code; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 201.30.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 7. Federal Based Migrant Program > Article 2. Eligibility and Enrollment Priorities > § 18184. Migrant Student Record Transfer System.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4897D5B44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18184. Migrant Student Record Transfer System.

The contractor shall register all children enrolled on the Migrant Student Record Transfer System (MSRTS).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8231, Education Code; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 201.32.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 1. Scope of Chapter [Repealed] > § 18200. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48A6A2C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18200. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8463, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 8 (articles 1-2, sections 18200-18207) and section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18201. Waiting List; Priorities for Enrollment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48A9FE234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:29.201543+00:00
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§ 18201. Waiting List; Priorities for Enrollment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8468.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18202. Age Limitation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48AC96334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:33.430685+00:00
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§ 18202. Age Limitation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8468.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18203. Staff Qualifications—Program Director for School Age Programs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48AEE0234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:37.199695+00:00
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§ 18203. Staff Qualifications--Program Director for School Age Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8287 and 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8463, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and amending Note filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18204. Adult/Child Ratios in Group Child Development Programs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48B12A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:40.600141+00:00
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§ 18204. Adult/Child Ratios in Group Child Development Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18205. Staff Qualifications—Site Supervisor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48B39B134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:44.147829+00:00
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§ 18205. Staff Qualifications--Site Supervisor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8287 and 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8463(l), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18206. Staff Qualifications—Teacher. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48B633234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:47.488379+00:00
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§ 18206. Staff Qualifications--Teacher. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8287 and 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8463(l), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18207. Staff Qualifications—Teacher Aide. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48B940634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:51.115720+00:00
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§ 18207. Staff Qualifications--Teacher Aide. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8287 and 8461, Education Code. Reference: Section 8463(l), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 4-20-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 8. School Age Community Child Care Services Program (Latch Key) [Repealed] > Article 2. General Provisions [Repealed] > § 18208. Ratios Based on Average Attendance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48BB63434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:12:54.999578+00:00
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§ 18208. Ratios Based on Average Attendance. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 16.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 9. Severely Handicapped Program > § 18210. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48BE97934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:26:43.701654+00:00
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§ 18210. Scope of Chapter: Applicable Regulations.

(a) The regulations contained in this Chapter shall only apply to contractors funded through the Severely Handicapped program.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter contractors funded by the Severely Handicapped program shall also comply with regulations contained in Chapters 1, 2, 12, 14, 15 in whole and Sections 18077, 18078 (h), 18081 (a) (b) (5) (c) (d), 18082, 18083 (a) (b) (c) (h) (i) (j), 18094, 18095, 18105, 18107, 18110 and 18117 through 18122 of Chapter 3 and Sections 18290 and 18291 of Chapter 13 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208, 8250 and 56026, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 9. Severely Handicapped Program > § 18211. Eligibility.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48C1A4D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18211. Eligibility.

In order to be eligible for services through the Severely Handicapped program, the child must have a physical, mental or emotional handicap of such severity that the child cannot be adequately or appropriately served in regular child care and development program as determined by the individualized Education Plan (IEP) required by Section 18212 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8250, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 9. Severely Handicapped Program > § 18212. Additional Basic Data File Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48C4B2134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18212. Additional Basic Data File Requirements.

The child's basic data file shall include an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as specified in Section 56026 of the Education Code and Sections 3030 and 3031 of Title 5 California Code of Regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8250, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 9. Severely Handicapped Program > § 18213. Minimum Hours of Operation.
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§ 18213. Minimum Hours of Operation.

The contractor shall provide child development services a minimum of three and a half (3 ½ ) hours per day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8250, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50) .18220. Scope of chapter: Applicable Regulations.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 1.5. General Provisions > § 18220.2. Definitions.
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§ 18220.2. Definitions.

(a) “Probation” means the period of time that a licensed child care facility is required to comply with specific terms and conditions set forth by the California Department of Social Services in order to stay or postpone revocation of the facility's license.

(b) “Revocation” means an administrative action taken by the California Department of Social Services to void or rescind the license of a child care facility because of serious or chronic violations of licensing laws or regulations by the facility.

(c) “Temporary suspension” means an administrative action taken by the California Department of Social Services that immediately suspends a facility license.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8212, Education Code; and Sections 1596.773, 1596.885 and 1596.886, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New article 1.5 (section 18220.2) and section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (b), transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 1. Scope of Subchapter > § 18220. Scope of Subchapter: Applicable Regulations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48CD3D944C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18220. Scope of Subchapter: Applicable Regulations.

(a) The regulations contained in this subchapter shall only apply to contractors authorized to establish, maintain, or operate Alternative Payment programs as defined in section 18013(e) of this chapter.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, contractors funded to provide Alternative Payment program services shall also comply with regulations contained in subchapters 1, 2, 3, and 15 in whole and sections 18271(a), (c), 18274, 18277 and 18279 of subchapter 12 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring subchapter 10 and article 1 headings (Register 91, No. 29).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading and section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 2.5. Receipt of Notification of Temporary Suspension Order, License Revocation, or Probation. Notification of Parents and Facilities > § 18224.2. Receipt of Notification of Temporary Suspension or License Revocation from Resource and Referral Program. Notification of Parents and Facilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48E77C534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 18224.2. Receipt of Notification of Temporary Suspension or License Revocation from Resource and Referral Program. Notification of Parents and Facilities.

(a) When an Alternative Payment program is notified by the Resource and Referral program that a licensed child care facility's license has been temporarily suspended or revoked, the Alternative Payment program shall do the following within two business days of receiving the notification:

(1) Terminate payment to the licensed child care facility for services provided as of the effective date of the temporary suspension or license revocation. The facility will be reimbursed for services provided prior to that date;

(2) Notify the licensed child care facility and the parents funded by the Alternative Payment program and enrolled in the facility in writing that the payment has been terminated and the reason for the termination; and

(b) To extent feasible, the Alternative Payment program shall provide the notice to the parent in the primary language of the parent.

(c) The Alternative Payment program shall document action taken pursuant to subdivisions (1) and (2) above. The Alternative Payment program shall retain the documentation and make it available to the California Department of Education upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8220, Education Code; and Sections 1596.773 and 1596.886, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New article 2.5 (sections 18224.2-18224.4) and section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of article heading, section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 2.5. Receipt of Notification of Temporary Suspension Order, License Revocation, or Probation. Notification of Parents and Facilities > § 18224.4. Receipt of Notification of Probationary Status of Facility from Resource and Referral Program. Notification of Parents and Facilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I48ECD3834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:13:30.059996+00:00
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§ 18224.4. Receipt of Notification of Probationary Status of Facility from Resource and Referral Program. Notification of Parents and Facilities.

(a) The regulations contained in this Subchapter apply to providers already on probation as of January 1, 2005, and to providers that are placed on probation on or after January 1, 2005.

(b) When an Alternative Payment program is notified by the Resource and Referral program that a facility has been placed on probation, the Alternative Payment program shall provide, within two business days, written notice to the parents funded by the Alternative Payment program and enrolled in the facility that the facility has been placed on probation and that the parents have an option to make different child care arrangements or may remain with the facility without risk of subsidy payments being terminated.

(c) To extent feasible, the Alternative Payment program shall provide the notice to the parent in the primary language of the parent.

(d) The Alternative Payment program shall document notification provided pursuant to subdivision (b) above. The Alternative Payment program shall retain the documentation and make it available to the California Department of Education upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8212, Education Code; and Section 1596.773, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 2. Policies and Procedures > § 18220.6. Provider Rate. Family CO-Payment.
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§ 18220.6. Provider Rate. Family Co-Payment.

(a) A family may choose a child care provider regardless of the provider's rate.

(b) When a provider's rate and other allowable charges exceed the maximum subsidy amount, the family shall be responsible for paying the provider the difference between the provider's rate and the maximum subsidy amount. This shall be considered the family's co-payment. The contractor shall not be responsible for collecting the family's co-payment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8265 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8265 and 8269, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-2004; operative 6-8-2004 (Register 2004, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 2. Policies and Procedures > § 18221. Information on Contractor Policies.
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§ 18221. Information on Contractor Policies.

The contractor shall develop and implement a written policy statement. The policy statement shall include information regarding:

(a) A description of the program's purpose, design, and organization framework;

(b) Priorities for enrollment;

(c) Family eligibility requirements;

(d) Conditions for participation;

(e) Reimbursement of providers which may include a limitation of 1.5 standard deviations from the mean market rate for the type of care provided as established by the most recent survey of the local resource and referral agency;

(f) Requirements for provider participation;

(g) Range of services available including limitations, if any, on payment for in-home care; and

(h) Parent fee collection policy and procedures including direct payment of fees to the provider, if allowable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring article 2 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 2. Policies and Procedures > § 18222. Information to be Given to Parents.
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§ 18222. Information to Be Given to Parents.

(a) The contractor shall provide parents with the following information upon enrollment in the program:

(1) The policy statement specified in Section 18221 of this Division;

(2) Information regarding the confidentiality of records;

(3) Information regarding grievance procedures for parents; and

(4) Information regarding the rights of parents to change child care settings.

(b) If the parent(s) speaks a language other than English or is (are) hearing impaired, the information shall be provided through written materials or by Presentation of an interpreter in a language the parent understands.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code, Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 2. Policies and Procedures > § 18223. Procedures for Provider Participation.
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§ 18223. Procedures for Provider Participation.

The contractor shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for provider participation which include the following:

(a) Maximizing parental choice with consideration of the contractor's ability to pay for the services within the funding provided in the annual child development contract.

(b) Acceptance, rejection and termination of provider affiliation with the program.

(c) Grievance procedures for parents and providers in the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18224. Written Materials to Be Given to Providers.

(a) The contractor shall give to all providers the following information:

(1) A copy of the contractor's policy statements as specified in Sections 18221 (e), (f) and (h), 18223 and 18226 of this Division;

(2) A statement prohibiting the provider from engaging in religious instruction or worship while providing child care and development services;

(3) A statement prohibiting the provider from engaging in any form of discrimination;

(4) A schedule for the payment of services which shall be signed by the provider; and

(5) Instructions on enrollment and attendance recordkeeping requirements.

(b) If a provider speaks a language other than English or is hearing impaired, the information shall be provided either through written materials or by presentation of an interpreter in the language that the provider understands.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18224.6. Notification of Ineligible Status of a License-Exempt Provider.
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§ 18224.6. Notification of Ineligible Status of a License-Exempt Provider.

(a) A license-exempt provider shall not be eligible to receive reimbursement for child care and development services when an Alternative Payment program is notified by the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network that the provisional child care provider's:

(1) TrustLine case has been closed; or

(2) TrustLine application has been denied; or

(3) TrustLine application has not been approved within the 30-day period pursuant to section 18078(o).

(b) A license-exempt provider shall not continue to receive reimbursement for child care services when an Alternative Payment Program:

(1) Is notified by the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network that the provider's TrustLine registration has been revoked; or

(2) Receives reliable and documented information that a license-exempt provider has:

(A) Active or contagious tuberculosis; or

(B) Been convicted of any crime involving violence against, or abuse or neglect of, children.

(c) Upon receipt of any of the information in subdivision (b), the Alternative Payment program shall terminate reimbursement to the provider for services provided as of the effective date on the TrustLine revocation notice or the date on which the Alternative Payment Program received reliable and documented information of active or contagious tuberculosis or of a conviction of any crime involving violence against, or abuse or neglect of, children. The provider will be reimbursed for services provided through the effective day of the TrustLine revocation or the day of receipt of documentation of active or contagious tuberculosis, or a conviction of any crime involving violence against, or abuse or neglect of, children.

(d) Upon receipt of the information in either subdivision (a) or (b), the Alternative Payment Program shall do all of the following:

(1) Notify in writing both the provider and the parent of the child receiving services that the payment has been denied or terminated, as applicable, and the reasons for the denial or termination; and

(2) Refer the parent to the local Resource and Referral Program for assistance with finding a new provider; and

(3) Document the action and retain the documentation and make it available to the CDE upon request. When this action affects the provider of a current CalWORKs cash aided parent, the program shall inform the local county welfare department if services cannot be transferred to another provider without a gap in services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202, 8212, 8220 and 8220.5, Education Code; Sections 1596.607, 1596.608, 1596.66, 1596.67, 1596.796 and 1596.877, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18225. Plan for Continuity of Service and Expenditures.
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§ 18225. Plan for Continuity of Service and Expenditures.

The contractor shall develop and implement a plan to ensure that services are provided to families enrolled in the program continuously throughout the contract period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring article 3 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18226. Plan for Provider Payments. The Contractor Shall Develop and Implement a Plan for Timely Payment to Providers. The Plan Shall Include a Description of Parent Fee Collection Methods in Accordance with the Policy Required by Section 18221 (h) of this Division.
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§ 18226. Plan for Provider Payments. The contractor shall develop and implement a plan for timely payment to providers. The plan shall include a description of parent fee collection methods in accordance with the policy required by Section 18221 (h) of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18227.1. Provisional Child Care.
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§ 18227.1. Provisional Child Care.

(a) A family may select a provisional child care provider as defined in section 18078(o) if there is an immediate need for child care.

(b) A family may use a provisional child care provider during a single 30 calendar day period. The first day on which child care services are provided marks the beginning of this 30 day period.

(c) At the conclusion of 30 consecutive calendar days the provisional child care provider must become TrustLine registered and, if so, may be reimbursed for child care services performed or the parent shall select an eligible provider who can meet the parent's need for care.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202 and 8203, Education Code; Sections 1596.603, 1596.605 and 1596.66, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18227. Eligible Providers for Alternative Payment Program.
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§ 18227. Eligible Providers for Alternative Payment Program.

In addition to any other requirements that may be applicable, to be eligible for reimbursement, a provider must be one of the following:

(a) A child care center that is:

(1) Licensed, pursuant to Chapter 3.35 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, commencing with section 1596.70; or

(2) A center operated on tribal or federal lands; or

(3) A center or program exempt from licensure, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.792(g), (h), (i), (j), (k), or (l), or section 1596.793, that meets the following requirements for reimbursement from an Alternative Payment program:

(A) Uses sign-in/sign-out documents to record attendance pursuant to section 18065 for all children; and

(B) Provides adult supervision for all children during all hours of operation; and

(C) Submits a signed statement to the program director certifying that all employees who have contact with children have completed criminal history background examinations comparable to the criminal history background examinations required by Chapter 3.35 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, commencing with section 1596.60.

(b) A family child care home that is:

(1) Licensed, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, commencing with section 1596.70; or

(2) Providing child care services in a home setting on tribal or federal land.

(c) An individual exempt from licensure, pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 1596.792(d) or (f), who does not have active tuberculosis and has not been convicted of any crime involving violence against, or abuse or neglect of, children and is:

(1) Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.66(a), an aunt, uncle, or grandparent of the child receiving services; or

(2) A registered TrustLine provider, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596.605; or

(3) A provisional child care provider pursuant to section 18078(o) who becomes TrustLine registered within 30 calendar days as provided in section 18227.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8202 and 8203, Education Code; Sections 1596.66, 1596.72, 1596.73 and 1596.796, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2012; operative 1-23-2013 (Register 2012, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18228. Offset of Parent Fees Paid to Providers.
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§ 18228. Offset of Parent Fees Paid to Providers.

(a) If the contractor's policy allows parents to make direct payments of their fees to the provider, the provider shall submit a copy of the parent's receipt to the contractor.

(b) The contractor shall offset the amount of the fee paid by the parent in calculating the payment due to the provider.

(c) The contractor shall report the amount of fee collected and retained by the provider as “income” on the attendance and expenditure reports as specified in Section 18068 of this Division.

(d) The contractor shall report its payment to the provider along with the amount of fees paid directly by the parent which serve in lieu of payment from the contractor to the provider as “expense” on the attendance and expenditure reports as specified in Section 18068 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code, Reference: Sections 8261 and 8265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 3. Services and Payments > § 18229. Basic Data File; Receipt of Supportive Services.
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§ 18229. Basic Data File; Receipt of Supportive Services.

The documents required by Education Code Section 8266.5 shall be maintained in the family's basic data file.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8266.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50) .

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 4. Records > § 18230. Records on File Concerning in-Home Service Providers.
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§ 18230. Records on File Concerning In-Home Service Providers.

If the contractor's policies allow payment for in-home care, the contractor shall maintain in its file the following records concerning in-home care providers:

(a) A description of the caregiver's qualifications and work experience obtained during a personal interview with the care-giver.

(b) A declaration by the care giver that he or she is in good health.

(c) A signed statement from the parent verifying that the parent has interviewed and approved of the caregiver.

(d) A California driver's license number or other valid and recognized form of identification to verify that the caregiver is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring article 4 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 10. Alternative Payment Program > Article 4. Records > § 18231. Records on File Concerning Service Providers.
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§ 18231. Records on File Concerning Service Providers.

The contractor shall maintain in its files the following records concerning each service provider:

(a) A statement of the service provider's current fees with information regarding the provider's usual and customary services provided for those fees;

(b) A statement signed by the provider that the child care and development services being provided do not include religious instruction or worship;

(c) A document that contains the rate and schedule of payment for approved services that is signed by both the service provider and the contractor;

(d) A copy of the facility license that shows the authorized capacity of the facility;

(e) The name, address and telephone number of the service provider; and

(f) The age group(s) served by the provider.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8266.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 1. Scope of Subchapter > § 18240.5. Definitions.
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§ 18240.5. Definitions.

(a) “Probation” means the period of time that a licensed child care facility is required to comply with specific terms and conditions set forth by the California Department of Social Services in order to stay or postpone revocation of the facility's license.

(b) “Revocation” means an administrative action taken by the California Department of Social Services to void or rescind the license of a child care facility because of serious or chronic violations of licensing laws or regulations by the facility.

(c) “Temporary suspension” means an administrative action taken by the California Department of Social Services that immediately suspends a facility license.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8226, Education Code; and Sections 1596.773, 1596.885 and 1596.886, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 1. Scope of Subchapter > § 18240. Scope of Subchapter: Applicable Regulations.
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§ 18240. Scope of Subchapter: Applicable Regulations.

(a) The regulations contained in this subchapter shall apply only to contractors funded to provide Resource and Referral Program services.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, contractors funded to provide Resource and Referral Program services shall also comply with regulations contained in subchapters 1, 2, and 15 in whole and sections 18271(a), (c), 18274, 18277 and 18279 of subchapter 12 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212, 8213 and 8226, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring subchapter 11 and article 1 headings (Register 91, No. 29).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18241. Service Area.
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§ 18241. Service Area.

(a) The contractor shall identify in its application for funding the specific geographical area in which the contractor proposes to operate referral services.

(b) The proposed service area shall be approved by the Child Development Division.

(c) The contractor shall not provide resource and referral services outside of its approved service area.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8212, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring article 2 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18242. NO Fees Charged for Referral Services.
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§ 18242. No Fees Charged for Referral Services.

The contractor shall not charge a fee for resource and referral services funded by the California Department of Education except for the recovery of printing and duplication costs, the costs of damaged or lost materials from the lending library or late fees. This does not preclude contractors from entering into separate contracts for resource and referral services with other entities such as cities, counties or private industry which may allow for the collection of fees for the service provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8214, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18243. Resources Available for Service Providers.
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§ 18243. Resources Available for Service Providers.

The contractor shall contact each licensed facility in the contractor's service area at least annually to inform the provider of the available resources provided by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8214, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18244. Written Referral Policies.
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§ 18244. Written Referral Policies.

(a) The contractor shall develop and implement written referral policies.

(b) The written referral policies shall include the following information:

(1) A statement that referral services are available to all persons requesting them regardless of income level or other eligibility requirements;

(2) A statement that information received from the parent(s) is confidential; and

(3) The conditions under which referrals to a provider may be discontinued.

(c) The written referral policies shall be available to parents and providers upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8214, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect correcting formatting errors filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18245. Maximizing Parental Choice.
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§ 18245. Maximizing Parental Choice.

The contractor shall assist parents in choosing child care services by providing parents with the following:

(a) Information regarding how to select child care services which will meet the needs of the parent(s) and the child(ren).

(b) A range of possible child care alternatives from which the parents may choose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8214, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18246. Confidentiality of Information.
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§ 18246. Confidentiality of Information.

The use or disclosure of information held by the contractor pertaining to the child or the child's family shall be restricted to purposes directly related to the administration of the program. Data collection and dissemination of information shall be handled in such a manner as to ensure confidentiality of the names and addresses of individual clients.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 9-12-2017; operative 1-1-2018 (Register 2017, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18247. Complaint Procedures.
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§ 18247. Complaint Procedures.

(a) The contractor shall develop and implement written complaint procedures which specify:

(1) The procedures for the documentation and resolution of complaints; and

(2) The procedures for referring reports of licensing violations to appropriate agencies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8212, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 11. Resource and Referral Program > Article 2. Resource and Referral Service > § 18248. Removal from Referral List; Notification of Temporary Suspension, License Revocation, or Probation.
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§ 18248. Removal from Referral List; Notification of Temporary Suspension, License Revocation, or Probation.

(a) If the contractor is notified by the California Department of Social Services that a child care facility has been issued a temporary suspension order, had its license revoked, or has been placed on probation, the contractor shall, within two business days:

(1) Remove that facility from the referral list;

(2) Notify the following entities within the contractor's jurisdiction that a particular facility has been given a temporary suspension, had its license revoked, or has been placed on probation:

(A) Alternative Payment programs that operate under article 3 of the Education Code, commencing with section 8220;

(B) CalWORKs child care and development programs that operate under article 15.5 of the Education Code, commencing with section 8350, including county welfare departments that operate child care and development programs for families participating in CalWORKs Stage 1.

(3) The contractor shall notify the facility in writing that referrals have been discontinued. The notice shall include the reason(s) for the decision and shall inform the facility of the California Department of Social Services' process for appealing.

(b) The contractor shall document action taken pursuant to subdivision (a) above. The contractor shall retain the documentation and make it available to the California Department of Education upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8212 and 8226, Education Code; and Section 1596.853, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of section heading and section, transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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§ 18249. Reinstatement of Provider or Facility at Conclusion of Probation or Temporary Suspension.

(a) The California Department of Social Services shall notify the contractor of the final resolution of any action about which notification is provided pursuant to section 18248(a) above.

(b) When the California Department of Social Services informs the contractor that the facility is no longer on probation, or that the temporary suspension of the facility license has been lifted without revocation, the contractor shall return the facility to the referral list within two business days and resume referrals to that facility, except when the facility is subject to conditions under which referrals to the facility may be discontinued, pursuant to section 18244(b)(3).

(c) The contractor shall document action taken pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) above. The contractor shall retain the documentation and make it available to the California Department of Education upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8226, Education Code; and Section 1596.853, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-6-2005 as an emergency; operative 5-6-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-6-2005 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 8-30-2005 and filed 10-11-2005 (Register 2005, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 1. Scope of Chapter > § 18270. Scope of Chapter.
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§ 18270. Scope of Chapter.

Except as otherwise provided in this division, all contractors shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring subchapter 12 and article 1 headings (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18270.5. Definitions.
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§ 18270.5. Definitions.

(a) “Agency Self-Evaluation Report” is a form issued by the department in February 2002, that is incorporated by reference.

(b) “Developmental profile” means a record of a child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development that is used to inform teachers and parents about a child's developmental progress in meeting desired results. In center-based programs, teacher and parent observations shall be included as part of the information used to complete the child's developmental profile. In family child care home networks, the observations of agency staff, in consultation with providers, and parents shall be included as part of the information used to complete the child's developmental profile.

(c) “Desired Results Developmental Profile” is a document issued by the department February 28, 2002 to record the information in the developmental profile defined in subsection 18270.5(b), that is incorporated by reference.

(d) “Desired Results Parent Survey” is a document issued by the department in June 2000, that is incorporated by reference.

(e) “Education program” means the environment, activities, and services provided to the children.

(f) “Environment rating scale” means an instrument that measures program quality by rating the education program as defined in Section 18273, the staff development program as defined in Section 18274, and parent involvement and education as defined in Section 18275. Environment rating scales include one or more of the following:

(1) “ECERS-R” means the document entitled, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Revised Edition, 1998, that is incorporated by reference.

(2) “ITERS” means the document entitled, Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scale, 1990, that is incorporated by reference.

(3) “FDCRS” means the document entitled, Family Day Care Rating Scale, 1989, that is incorporated by reference.

(4) “SACERS” means the document entitled, School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, 1996, that is incorporated by reference.

(g) “Parent involvement and education” means those activities specifically designed to include parents in the education of their children, help parents participate in the program, and enhance their understanding of child development.

(h) “Parent survey” means a questionnaire completed by the parent to assess the child care program or services that the child and family receive. The parent survey asks for information about how the program helps parents support their child's learning and development and meets the family's needs.

(i) “Program self-evaluation process” means those activities and procedures used by the contractor to evaluate its program quality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions.

(j) “Staff development program” means those activities that address the needs, interests, and skills of program staff or service providers to improve program quality.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18271. Program Philosophy, Goals and Objectives.
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§ 18271. Program Philosophy, Goals and Objectives.

(a) Each contractor shall have a written philosophical statement and goals and objectives which support that philosophy. The governing body of each contractor shall approve the program philosophy, goals and objectives.

(b) The goals and objectives shall address the requirements contained in all of the sections in this article.

(c) The goals and objectives shall reflect the cultural and linguistic characteristics of the families served by the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring article 2 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18272. Developmental Profile.
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§ 18272. Developmental Profile.

(a) Center-based and Family Child Care Home Education Network contractors shall complete the age-appropriate Desired Results Developmental Profile, as defined in subdivision 18270.5(c) of this chapter, for each child who is enrolled in the program for at least 10 hours per week.

(b) The Desired Results Developmental Profile required in subdivision (a) shall be completed for each child within 60 calendar days of enrollment and at least once every six months for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

(c) The contractor shall use the developmental profiles to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate activities.

(d) If a child has exceptional needs, the developmental profile shall be completed with any necessary accommodations and adaptations. Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a developmental profile is required for a child with exceptional needs even if that child is enrolled less than 10 hours per week.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 7-16-2008; operative 8-15-2008 (Register 2008, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18273. Education Program.
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§ 18273. Education Program.

(a) The standards for the child development and education program component shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) The program approach is developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate.

(2) The program is inclusive of children with special needs.

(3) The program encourages respect for the feelings and rights of others.

(4) The program supports children's social and emotional development by:

(A) Building trust;

(B) Planning routines and transitions so they can occur in a timely, predictable, and unhurried manner; and

(C) Helping children develop emotional security and facility in social relationships.

(5) The program provides for the development of each child's cognitive and language skills by:

(A) Using various strategies, including experimentation, inquiry, observation, play, and exploration;

(B) Ensuring opportunities for creative self-expression through activities such as art, music, movement, and dialogue;

(C) Promoting interaction and language use among children and between children and adults; and

(D) Supporting emerging literacy and numeracy development.

(6) The program promotes each child's physical development by providing sufficient time, indoor and outdoor space, equipment, materials, and guidelines for active play and movement.

(7) The program promotes and maintains practices that are healthy and safe.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (c) (Register 91, No. 29).

3. Repealer and new section filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18274. Staff Development Program.
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§ 18274. Staff Development Program.

Each contractor shall develop and implement a staff development program that includes the following:

(a) Identification of training needs of staff or service providers;

(b) Written job descriptions;

(c) An orientation plan for new employees;

(d) An annual written performance evaluation procedure unless a different frequency of performance evaluations is specified in a contractor's collective bargaining agreement with their employees;

(e) Staff development opportunities that include topics related to the functions specified in each employee's job description and those training needs identified by the contractor pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

(f) An internal communication system that provides each staff member with the information necessary to carry out his or her assigned duties.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203, 8208, 8244, 8261 and 8360.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of first paragraph, subsection (e) and Note filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18275. Parent Involvement and Education.
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§ 18275. Parent Involvement and Education.

(a) Each contractor shall include in its program a parent involvement and education component.

(b) The parent involvement and education component shall include the following:

(1) An orientation for parents that includes topics such as program philosophy, program goals and objectives, program activities, eligibility criteria and priorities for enrollment, fee requirements, and due process procedures;

(2) At least two (2) individual conferences with the parent(s) per year. For school age programs, such conferences may be informal;

(3) Parent meetings with program staff,

(4) An open door policy that encourages parents to participate in the daily activities whenever possible; and

(5) A parent Advisory Committee that advises the contractor on issues related to services to families and children.

(c) Sharing information between staff and parents concerning their child's progress.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18276. Health and Social Services.
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§ 18276. Health and Social Services.

(a) Each contractor shall include in its program a health and social service component that:

(1) Identifies the needs of the child and the family for health or social services;

(2) Refers a child and/or family to appropriate agencies in the community based on the health or social service needs; and

(3) Conducts follow-up procedures with the parent to ensure that the needs have been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18277. Community Involvement.
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§ 18277. Community Involvement.

Each contractor shall include in its program a community involvement component which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Each contractor shall solicit support from the community. This includes the solicitation of donated goods and services.

(b) Providing information to the community regarding the services available. Contractors may utilize media or other forms of communication in the community.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18278. Nutrition.
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§ 18278. Nutrition.

(a) Each contractor shall include in its program a nutrition component that ensures that the children have nutritious meals and snacks during the time in which they are in the program.

(b) The meals and snacks shall be culturally and developmentally appropriate for the children being served and shall meet the nutritional requirements specified by the federal Child Care Food or the National School Lunch program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference; Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18279. Program Self-Evaluation Process.
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§ 18279. Program Self-Evaluation Process.

(a) Each contractor shall develop and implement an annual plan for its program self-evaluation process.

(b) The annual plan shall include the following:

(1) A self-evaluation based on the use of the CCR, as defined in subsection 18023(a)(2) of this Chapter.

(2) An assessment of the program by parents using the Desired Results Parent Survey, as defined in subsection 18270.5(d) of this Chapter.

(3) An assessment of the program by staff and board members as evidenced by written documentation.

(4) An analysis of the CCR findings, including the Desired Results Developmental Profiles, the environment rating scales, and the Desired Results Parent Survey, each of which are defined in Section 18270.5 of this Chapter; together with all other self-evaluation findings.

(5) A written list of tasks needed to modify the program in order to address all areas that need improvement, as indicated in the analysis specified in subsection (b)(4).

(6) Procedures for the ongoing monitoring of the program to assure that areas of the program that are satisfactory continue to meet standards, and areas requiring modification pursuant to subsection (b)(5) are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

(c) The contractor shall use the Agency Self-Evaluation Report, as defined in subsection 18270.5(a) of this Chapter, to submit a summary of the findings of the program self-evaluation to the California Department of Education by June 1 of each year.

(d) The contractor shall modify its program to address any areas identified during the self-evaluation as needing improvement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18280. Parent Survey.
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§ 18280. Parent Survey.

(a) Each contractor shall annually distribute the Desired Results Parent Survey, as defined in subsection 18270.5(d) of this Chapter, to parents; collect the surveys from parents; and analyze the results.

(b) The contractor shall use the parent survey results to plan and conduct activities to help parents support their child's learning and development and to meet the family's needs.

(c) The contractor shall use the results and analysis of the parent survey as part of its annual self-evaluation process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 12. Program Quality > Article 2. General Program Requirements > § 18281. Environment Rating Scales.
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§ 18281. Environment Rating Scales.

(a) Center-based programs and family child care home networks shall complete an environment rating scale as defined in subsection 18270.5(f) of this Chapter, that is appropriate for the type of setting and age of children served, to measure program quality:

(1) Every three (3) years as part of the program compliance review; and

(2) Annually as part of the self-evaluation process.

(b) For each environment rating scale completed, the contractor shall achieve a minimum average score of “Good” on each subscale.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 13. Staffing Ratios > § 18290. Staffing Ratios for Early Learning and Care Programs.
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§ 18290. Staffing Ratios for Early Learning and Care Programs.

Contractors shall maintain at least the following minimum ratios in all centers:

(a) Infants (birth to 18 months old)-1:3 adult-child ratio, 1:18 teacher-child ratio.

(b) Toddlers (18 months to 36 months old)-1:4 adult-child ratio, 1:16 teacher-child ratio.

(c) Preschool (3 years old to enrollment in kindergarten)-1:8 adult-child ratio, 1:24 teacher-child ratio.

(d) Children enrolled in kindergarten to 13 years old-1:14 adult-child ratio, 1:28 teacher-child ratio.

(e) Compliance with these ratios shall be determined based on actual attendance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8264.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8264.7 and 8264.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring subchapter 13 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-26-2020; operative 10-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 35).

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§ 18291. Commingling of Age Categories.

(a) Whenever groups of children of two (2) age categories are commingled and the younger age group exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the total number of children in attendance, the ratios for the entire group must meet the ratios required for the younger age group.

(b) If the younger age group does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total number of the children in attendance, the teacher-child and adult-child ratios shall be computed separately for each group.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8264.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8264.7 and 8264.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-26-2020; operative 10-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 13. Staffing Ratios > § 18292. Staffing Ratio Variance.
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§ 18292. Staffing Ratio Variance.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Community Care Licensing Standards, the program may exceed adult-child ratios prescribed by section 18290 by fifteen percent (15%) of the total number of children in attendance for a period of time not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) minutes in any one day.

(b) The ratio for preschool during a scheduled nap period may be a 1:24 teacher-child ratio, provided that the remaining staff necessary to meet the adult-child ratio specified in section 18290 are immediately available at the center.

(c) For subsection (b) to apply, all napping children shall remain on a cot/mat. If one child gets up, additional staff need to be called in immediately to meet the required adult-child ratio.

(d) Subsections (a) and (b) above do not apply for part-day California State Preschool Programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8264.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8264.7 and 8264.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-26-2020; operative 10-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 14. Waiver of Qualifications for Site Supervisor > § 18295. Waiver of Qualifications for Site Supervisor; Conditions.
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§ 18295. Waiver of Qualifications for Site Supervisor; Conditions.

(a) The Child Development Division shall grant a waiver of Education Code section 8208(z) upon a contractor's demonstration of the existence of compelling need. Factors the Child Development Division shall consider in determining compelling need are as follows:

(1) Evidence that the contractor's recruitment efforts have not be successful in obtaining qualified applicants;

(2) Evidence of the contractor's inability to offer competitive salaries;

(3) Evidence of potential or current staffs lack of reasonable access to training resources which offer required course work.

(b) A waiver may be granted if the contractor can provide evidence of either (a)(1), (2) or (3) of this section.

(c) Waivers granted shall remain in effect for the period of time specified by the Child Development Division.

(d) The site supervisor shall, at a minimum, meet the qualifications specified in title 22 California Code of Regulations, Community Care Licensing Standards for “program director.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208(z) and 8287, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring subchapter 14 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 15. Appeal and Dispute Resolution Procedures > § 18300. Scope of Chapter.
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§ 18300. Scope of Chapter.

The regulations in this Chapter apply to all agencies contracting with the California Department of Education for provision of services pursuant to the Child Care and Development Services Act Chapter 2 Part 6 of Title 1 of the California Education Code (commencing with section 8200).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8401 and 8402, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 15. Appeal and Dispute Resolution Procedures > § 18301. Termination, Suspension, and Major Reductions in Contract.
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§ 18301. Termination, Suspension, and Major Reductions in Contract.

(a) Pursuant to the requirements of Education Code sections 8400 through 8409, an independent appeal procedure shall be available to any contractor whose contract is terminated or suspended, or whose total reimbursable contract amount is reduced by four percent (4%) or $25,000, whichever is less.

(b) Such appeals shall be heard by independent hearing officers in accordance with procedures established by the Office of Administrative Hearings as specified in Title I California Code of Regulations, Sections 201 through 207.

(c) Termination or suspension of a contract during the contract period may occur when:

(1) A contractor fails to correct items of fiscal or programmatic non-compliance within six (6) months of receiving a conditional contract which includes an addendum stating the specific items of noncompliance and the corrective actions necessary to come into compliance; or

(2) A contractor engages in serious misconduct posing an immediate threat to health and safety or to State funds for any of the reasons listed in Education Code section 8406.7; or

(3) A contractor fails or refuses to make available for examination or copying by an authorized employee of the Department any records or documents that the contractor is required to retain pursuant to this Division, upon a request by that employee to examine or copy such records or documents; or

(4) A contractor refuses to permit an authorized employee of the Department to enter a facility operated by the contractor during the days and/or hours of operation on file with the Department, for the purpose of reviewing administrative operations of the contractor or for observing child care and development services provided by the contractor pursuant to this Division.

(d) Any action by the Child Development Division to terminate or suspend a contract or to reduce the total reimbursable contract amount, as stated in Education Code section 8402(a) through (c), shall be preceded by a notice stating the specific reasons for the action and describing the contractor's appeal rights.

(e) Unless the termination or suspension is for reason(s) specified in Subsection (c) (2) above, the contractor may continue to operate during the appeal process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8400-8409, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-21-2002 as an emergency; operative 10-21-2002 (Register 2002, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-18-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-21-2002 order transmitted to OAL 1-10-2003 and filed 2-24-2003 (Register 2003, No. 9).

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§ 18302. Contractor's Responsibility After Notice of Termination or Notice of Decision to Make No Offer of Continued Funding.

After receiving notice of the Child Development Division's decision to terminate the contract or to make no offer of continued funding, the contractor shall submit copies to or make available for copying by the Child Development Division all of the following:

(a) A current inventory of equipment purchased in whole or in part with contract funds;

(b) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all families served by the contract, all staff members funded by the contract; and

(c) Monthly enrollment and attendance reports until the contract is actually terminated or until the final month for which the contractor retains a contract.

(d) Family child care home contractors and Alternative Payment programs shall also submit the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all providers of subsidized services under the contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8402, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-5-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-3-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-5-2001 order transmitted to OAL 10-2-2001 and filed 11-6-2001 (Register 2001, No. 45).

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§ 18303. Administrative Review of Changes in Contract Status.

(a) Contract performance shall be reviewed at least annually by Child Development Division (CDD) staff who shall determine by April 1 of each year whether to offer continued funding on a clear contract, continued funding on a conditional basis or to make no offer of continued funding.

(b) If the staff recommends conditional status or no offer of continued fund-ing, the contractor shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the proposed change in contract status by April 7. The notice of proposed action shall be sufficiently specific to allow the contractor to respond to the factual basis for the proposed action.

(c) if the contractor disagrees with the proposed action:

(1) The contractor's response shall be received by the CDD within ten calendar days of receipt of the notice of proposed action;

(2) The contractor's response shall include any written materials in support of its position; and

(3) If the contractor intends to make an oral presentation, the response shall so specify.

(d) If the action is being appealed, the staff recommendation and the contractor's response shall be reviewed by an administrative review panel convened by the Director of the CDD within seven calendar days of receipt of the contractor's response. The review panel will consist of representatives of CDD management and the California Department of Education's (CDE) Local Assistance Bureau, Legal Office, Office of External Audits and Contracts Office and a representative of a child care and development service provider familiar with the type(s) of program(s) operated by the contractor. Upon review of the written submissions, the panel will do one of the following:

(1) Issue a final decision holding or modifying the proposed change in status if no oral presentation has been requested; or

(2) Schedule a time and place for an oral presentation by the contractor.

(3) Issue a final decision to not change the contract status.

(e) If an oral presentation has been requested, the contractor will be notified by telephone of the time and place of the presentation. The oral presentation will be scheduled no later than fourteen calendar days from receipt of the contractor's response.

(f) At the oral presentation, the contractor or the contractor's representative will have an opportunity to explain any material submitted in its response. While the contractor may present any information or arguments that are relevant to the proposed action, the review panel may set reasonable limits on the scope of the presentation.

(g) Within seven calendar days after the oral presentation, the review panel shall issue and mail to the contractor a decision upholding, reversing or modifying the proposed change in contract status. The decision of the review panel shall be the final action of the CDE with regard to that contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8406 and 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18304. Conditional Status Imposed During the Contract Period.

(a) If the contractor demonstrates fiscal or programmatic noncompliance during the contract period, based on such information as an annual audit report, a contract compliance review, a program quality review, or a change in licensing status, the Child Development Division may place the contract on conditional contract status for the remainder of the contract period.

(b) The contractor shall receive notice and may request an administrative review of the proposed action as set forth in Section 18303 of this Division, in the event such a change in contract status is recommended by staff of the Child Development Division.(c) if the contract is placed on conditional status during the last ninety (90) days of the contract period and the contractor is offered continued funding, the contract for the subsequent contract period will also be on conditional status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

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§ 18305. Conditional Status Addendum.

A conditional status contract shall contain a bill of particulars specified in Education Code section 8406.6 called a Conditional Status Addendum explain-ing the contract conditions. The Addendum shall include the following:

(a) The specific item(s) of noncompliance which the contractor must correct;

(b) The specific corrective action(s) which must be taken;

(c) The time period within which the contractor must complete the corrections;

(d) Notice that failure to make required corrections will result in termination of the contract or no offer of continued funding.

(e) If the contractor is placed on conditional status during the contract period:

(1) A Conditional Status Addendum will be issued by the California Department of Education and

(2) The Conditional Status Addendum shall be considered a part of the annual child development contract and binding on the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (e)(1) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18306. Monthly Reports; Inventory of Equipment.

A contractor on conditional contract status shall submit:

(a) Monthly enrollment and attendance reports to the California Department of Education, Local Assistance Bureau.

(b) The first monthly report shall include a current inventory of equipment purchased in whole or in part with contract funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 15. Appeal and Dispute Resolution Procedures > § 18307. Duration of Conditional Contract Status.
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§ 18307. Duration of Conditional Contract Status.

(a) A contractor shall remain on conditional contract status until the contractor has corrected deficiencies and/or has met requirements identified in the Conditional Status Addendum.

(b) A contractor with a repayment plan shall remain on conditional contract status until full repayment is made.

(c) A contractor on conditional contract status that is not on a repayment plan shall remain in that status until:

(1) the California Department of Education issues written notice to the contractor that the conditional status has been cleared; or

(2) the contractor is issued a clear contract; or

(3) the contract terminates according to its terms.

(d) A contractor may request written verification from the Child Development Division that some of the deficiencies have been corrected even if the contractor will not be removed from conditional contract status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8406.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c)(1) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 19. Early Learning and Care Programs > Subchapter 15. Appeal and Dispute Resolution Procedures > § 18308. Resolution of Contract Administration Disputes.
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§ 18308. Resolution of Contract Administration Disputes.

(a) The procedure specified in this section shall be used to resolve disputes between contractors and the California Department of Education (CDE) that may arise regarding the interpretation and application of any term or condition of a contract, including, but not limited to, requests for waivers, approval of subcontracts or expenditures requiring approval, requests for reimbursement rate adjustments, or reductions in the total amount of contract reimbursement that are not appealable under section 18301 of this Division.

(b) The contractor shall attempt to resolve contract disputes at the lowest staff level within the CDE.

(c) if the dispute is not resolved at the lowest staff level, the contractor may appeal the decision by submitting a written description of the issues and the basis for the dispute to the Regional Administrator of the Child Development Division (CDD) having jurisdiction over the contractor's service delivery area. The Regional Administrator shall make a determination and shall send a written notification of the decision to the contractor, together with the reasons for the decision within thirty calendar days of the receipt of the appeal by the Regional Administrator.

(d) The contractor may appeal the decision of the Regional Administrator to the Assistant Director of the CDD by submitting a written description of the issues in the dispute and a copy of the Regional Administrators decision. The Assistant Director of the CDD shall send notification of the decision to the contractor and shall specify the reason(s) for the decision within thirty calendar days of the receipt of the appeal by the Assistant Director. The decision of the Assistant Director of the CDD shall be the final administrative action afforded the contractor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8445, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 20. State Board of Education Procedures > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 1. Public Hearing > § 18460. Public Hearings.
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§ 18460. Public Hearings.

(a) The State Board of Education (SBE) may hold a public hearing regarding any matter pending before it after giving the notice required for meetings by the Government Code.

(b) The SBE may direct that a public hearing be held before staff of the California Department of Education, an advisory commission to the SBE, or a standing or ad hoc committee of the SBE regarding any matter which is or is likely to be pending before the SBE.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33030 and 33031, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Article 1 (Section 18400), Article 2 (Sections 18420-18424), Article 3 (Sections 18430-18435), Article 4 (Section 18440), Article 5 (Sections 18450-18456) and Article 7 (Sections 18470-18473) filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42). For prior history of Chapters 1 and 1.3, see Registers 83, No. 51; 77, No. 39; and 75, No. 44.

2. Redesignation of former Article 6 (Sections 18460-18464) to Article 1 and amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 18461. Speakers.

Persons wishing to address the SBE on a subject to be considered at a future meeting, including any matter designated as a public hearing, shall present a written request to the Secretary by noon of the third working day before the scheduled hearing at 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, stating the subject they wish to address, the organization they represent, if any, and the nature of their testimony.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33030 and 33031, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 20. State Board of Education Procedures > Subchapter 1. General Provisions > Article 1. Public Hearing > § 18462. Copies of Statement. [Repealed]
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§ 18462. Copies of Statement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 33030 and 33031(a), Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

2. Repealer filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

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§ 18463. Presentation of Public Testimony.

At or before the hearing at which oral comments from the public are to be received, the Board President or the chairperson of a hearing body other than the full board shall determine the total amount of time that will be devoted to hearing such oral comments, and may determine the time to be allotted to each person or to each side of an issue.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 33030 and 33031(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-28-76 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 22).

2. Repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

4. Amendment filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

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§ 18464. Waiver by President.

At any time, upon a showing of good cause, the Board President or the chairperson of a hearing body other than the full board may waive the requirements of Sections 18461 and 18463.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 33031(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 18463 and amendment filed 5-28-76 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 22).

2. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

3. Amendment filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2 (§§ 18520-18523) filed 9-23-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and new NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of Chapter 2 (Sections 18520-18523) filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

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§ 18530. Curriculum Commission Recommendation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202-60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-24-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 44). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

2. Editorial correction to Note (Register 77, No. 51).

3. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending article heading filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 18531. Procedure for Hearing Given the Curriculum Commission. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202, 60203, 60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-24-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-3-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 10-24-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 44).

4. Editorial correction to Note (Register 77, No. 51).

5. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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§ 18532. Display of Instructional Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202, 60203, 60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-24-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 39).

2. Amendment refiled 10-3-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

3. Amendment filed 10-24-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 44).

4. Editorial correction to Note (Register 77, No. 51).

5. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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§ 18533. Written Statements to the State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Materials and Curriculum Frameworks.

(a) Any person may submit to the State Board of Education (SBE) a concise written statement regarding any instructional materials or curriculum frameworks recommended by the Commission for adoption, as follows:

(1) A statement of error appearing in the instructional materials or curriculum framework. The statement shall indicate the page, pages or place in which the error appears, shall include a specification of the error, and, where possible, shall mention a responsible source of information from which the SBE can confirm the existence of such error.

(2) A statement of objection to a specific item of content which shall include the page number or other identification of, and reference to, the item of content to which objection is made, and the grounds of the objection.

(3) Comments relating to any other factor of which the SBE should be aware before making a decision to accept the recommendation of the Commission.

(4) A general objection to the adoption of the instructional materials or curriculum framework. The statement shall include a brief statement of the objection and evidence or grounds supporting the objection.

(5) A statement supporting the instructional materials or curriculum framework as a whole or any portion thereof. The statement shall include the reasons for supporting the recommended adoption or for supporting specified portions thereof.

(b) One copy of the statement, typewritten (or in clearly legible manuscript) and signed, shall be mailed post paid, to the Executive Secretary of the SBE, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, California, 95814, postmarked not later than 10 days prior to the date set for the SBE's public hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200 and 60202, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-24-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) refiled 10-3-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

3. New Note filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

4. Amendment of section heading, subsections (a), (a)(1) and (a)(3)-(5), repealer of subsections (b) and (c), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (b) adopted by the Department of Education on 12-5-94. Amended section submitted to OAL for printing only on 12-6-94, effective 12-30-94. Exempt from Chapter 3.5 of the Government Code pursuant to Education Code section 60004 (Register 95, No. 3).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (a)(3) filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

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§ 18534. Oral Comments from the Public; Notice of Intention to Present. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60200, 60202 and 60203, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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§ 18535. Participation by the Public. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202, 60203, 60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-28-76 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 22).

2. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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§ 18536. Time Devoted to Oral Comments of the Public. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202, 60203, 60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-30-75 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 75, No. 44).

2. Amendment filed 5-28-76 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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§ 18537. Time Limitations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202, 60203, 60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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§ 18538. Manner of Oral Presentation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031(a) and 60001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 60202, 60203, 60204 and 60220-60224, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25).

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History

1. Repealer of article 2 (sections 18550-18558) filed 6-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25). For prior history of section 18556, see Register 80, No. 3; for prior history of sections 18557 and 18558, see Register 75, No. 40.

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§ 18570. Submission of Proposals and Petitions.

A proposal by the county committee on school district organization, a petition by another public agency or electors for the reorganization of a school district other than a transfer of territory, or an appeal under Education Code section 35710.5 or 35711 of an action by the county committee approving or disapproving a petition to transfer territory from one district to another shall be submitted to the Executive Officer of the Board. The Executive Officer of the Board shall cause the proposal, petition or the appeal to be:

(a) Reviewed and analyzed by the California Department of Education.

(b) Set for hearing before the State Board of Education at the earliest practicable date.

(c) Transmitted, together with the report and recommendation of the California Department of Education, to the Board and to such other persons as is required by law not later than ten days before the date of the hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, 35712, and 35768, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35707, 35708, 35710.5, 35711, and 35752, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 4 (§§ 18570 through 18574) filed 7-22-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 30).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-29-96; operative 4-28-96 (Register 96, No. 13).

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§ 18571. Arguments Before the Board (Original Submission).

At the time and place of hearing, the Board will receive oral and/or written arguments on the proposal, petition or the appeal. The Board may limit the number of speakers on each side of the issue, limit the time permitted for the presentation of a particular view, and limit the time of the individual speakers. The Board will not entertain a repetition of arguments previously presented by the same or another speaker at that meeting, or presented at a previous meeting at which the proposal, petition or appeal was considered.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, 35712 and 35768, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35708, 35710.5, 35711, 35752 and 35754, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-29-96; operative 4-28-96 (Register 96, No. 13).

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§ 18572. Resubmissions and Petitions for Reconsideration.

(a) At any time following a decision by the Board on a proposal, petition or appeal, the original petitioner, county committee on school district organization, or any affected school district may resubmit the same or essentially identical proposal, or may petition the Board for reconsideration of the Board's decision.

(b) Any resubmission or petition for reconsideration shall be accompanied by new arguments or new facts not previously presented to the Board.

(c) No resubmission or petition for reconsideration shall be acted upon by the Board with respect to any reorganization proposal that has been called for election pursuant to Education Code section 35710.51 or 35756.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, 35712 and 35768, Education Code. Reference: Sections 35707, 35708, 35710-35711, 35752 and 35756, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer of section and new section, and amendment of Note filed 3-29-96; operative 4-28-96 (Register 96, No. 13).

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§ 18573. Criteria for Reorganization of School Districts.

(a) The analysis of the proposal or petition by the California Department of Education shall state findings of fact and recommendations as to whether each district affected by the proposed reorganization substantially meets the following criteria and standards:

(1) It is the intent of the State Board that direct service districts not be created which will become more dependent upon county offices of education and state support unless unusual circumstances exist. Therefore, each district affected must be adequate in terms of numbers of pupils, in that:

(A) Each such district should have the following projected enrollment on the date that the proposal becomes effective or any new district becomes effective for all purposes:

	Elementary District	901	
	High School District	301	
	Unified District	1,501	

(B) The analysis shall state whether the projected enrollment of each affected district will increase or decline and the extent thereof.

(2) To determine whether the new district is organized on the basis of substantial community identity, the following criteria should be considered:

(A) Isolation.

(B) Geography.

(C) Distance between social centers.

(D) Distance between school centers.

(E) Topography.

(F) Weather.

(G) Community, school, and social ties and other circumstances peculiar to the area.

(3) To determine whether an equitable division of property and facilities will occur, the California Department of Education will determine which of the criteria authorized in Education Code Section 35736 shall be applied. It shall also ascertain that the affected districts and the county office of education are prepared to appoint the committee described in Education Code section 35565 to settle disputes arising from such division of property.

(4) To determine whether the new districts will promote racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation, the effects of the following factors will be considered:

(A) The current number and percentage of pupils in each racial and ethnic group in the affected districts and schools in the affected districts, compared with the number and percentage of pupils in each racial and ethnic group in the affected districts and schools in the affected districts if the proposal or petition were approved.

(B) The trends and rates of present and possible future growth or change in the total population in the districts affected, in each racial and ethnic group within the total district, and in each school, of the affected districts.

(C) The school board policies regarding methods of preventing racial and ethnic segregation in the affected districts and the effect of the proposal or petition on any desegregation plan or program of the affected districts, whether voluntary or court ordered, designed to prevent or to alleviate racial or ethnic discrimination or segregation.

(D) The effect of factors such as distance between schools and attendance centers, terrain, and geographic features that may involve safety hazards to pupils, capacity of schools, and related conditions or circumstances that may have an effect on the feasibility of integration of the affected schools.

(E) The effect of the proposal on the duty of the governing board of each of the affected districts to take steps, insofar as reasonably feasible, to alleviate segregation of minority pupils in schools regardless of its cause.

(5) The proposal or petition shall not significantly adversely affect the educational programs of districts affected by the proposal or petition. In analyzing the proposal or petition, the California Department of Education shall describe the districtwide programs, and the school site programs, in schools not a part of the proposal or petition that will be adversely affected by the proposal or petition.

(b) The Board may waive the criteria specified in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section and may approve a proposal or petition or decide an appeal under Education Code section 35710.5 or 35711 if the Board determines circumstances with respect to the proposal, petition or appeal provide a sufficient exceptional situation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 35712, 35750 and 35768, Education Code. Reference: Section 35710.5, 35711 and 35753, Education Code; Crawford v. Board of Education (1976) 17 CAL.3d 280; NAACP v. San Bernardino City Unified School District (1976) 17 CAL.3d 311.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 12-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 51).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(4) and repealer of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

4. Amendment filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-29-96; operative 4-28-96 (Register 96, No. 13).

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§ 18574. Policy. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 35750 and 35753, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 12-14-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 51).

2. Repealer filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).

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Appendix

Designated Positions	Assigned Disclosure Category

Members of the State Board of Education	1, 2
Members of the Instructional Quality Commission and respective Instruction Materials Evaluation Panels	1, 2
Advisory Commission on Special Education	1, 2
California Practitioners Advisory Group	1, 2
Advisory Commission on Charter Schools	1, 2
Executive Director	1, 2
Chief Deputy Executive Director	1, 2
Senior Deputy Director	1, 2
Chief Counsel	1, 2
Deputy Policy Director and Deputy Legal Counsel	1, 2
Senior Policy Advisor	1, 2
Senior Policy Director	1, 2
Education Administrator I	1, 2
Director of Communications	1, 2
Staff Services Manager I	1, 2
Policy Director	1, 2
Assistant Policy Director	1, 2
Consultants/New Positions	*

* Consultants/New Positions shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code, subject to the following limitation:
The Executive Director may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope, and thus, is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Executive Director's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict-of-interest code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

Note: The member names for the Instruction Materials Evaluation Panels are maintained by the Department of Education's Instructional Quality Commission's coordinator.

Disclosure Categories

Category 1. Persons in this category shall report investments, business positions, and income, including gifts, loans, and travel payments, from entities of the type that is a publisher, manufacturer, or vendor of instructional materials, or services offered to educational institutions in the State of California. They shall also report any investments, positions of management and income, including gifts, loans, and travel payments, from any private school in the State of California.

Category 2. Persons in this category shall report interests in real property in California.

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§ 18600. General Provisions.

The Political Reform Act (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict-of-interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict-of-interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regulations section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict-of-interest code of the State Board of Education (Agency), except as provided below.

Board members and the Executive Director must file their statements of economic interests electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other individuals holding designated positions must file their statements with the agency. All statements must be made available for public inspection and reproduction under Government Code Section 81008.

Exception: As provided in 2 Cal. Code of Regulations section 18730(b)(1), the definitions contained in the Political Reform Act of 1974 shall apply to the terms used in this Code except that neither the term “investment” nor the term “business entity” shall operate to exclude any private school in California, whether or not such school is operated for profit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 81008, 87300.1, 87304 and 87306, Government Code. Reference: Sections 87300 et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New chapter 5 (sections 18600-18608) filed 12-17-76; designated effective 2-1-77. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 10-6-76 (Register 76, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of chapter 5 (sections 18600-18608) and new chapter 5 (section 18600 and Appendix) filed 2-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-1-80 (Register 81, No. 9).

4. Amendment filed 2-15-94; operative 3-17-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-25-94 (Register 94, No. 7).

5. Amendment of Note and appendix (list of designated employees) filed 8-1-2001; operative 8-31-2001. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 6-28-2001 (Register 2001, No. 31).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending section and appendix filed 1-10-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 2).

7. Amendment of subchapter heading, section, Note and Appendix filed 3-6-2012; operative 4-5-2012. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-11-2012 (Register 2012, No. 10).

8. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 10-17-2018; operative 11-16-2018 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 9-28-2018 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2018, No. 42).

9. Amendment of Appendix filed 2-21-2024; operative 3-22-2024 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 12- 27- 2023 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2024, No. 8).

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§ 18800. Definitions.

(a) “Instructor.” An instructor is the individual who is responsible for the routine operation of a course on its scheduled basis; a person who is the primary source of instruction, knowledge and expertise by reason of his or her constant presence or availability in the classroom or facility or through correspondence instruction. “Instructor” does not include persons designated as teaching assistants, guest lecturers, substitute teachers, teacher aides or any other personnel specifically not subject to approval by the superintendent. However, such designated personnel may be used without specific approval so long as, in the opinion of the superintendent, the quality or effectiveness of instruction is not impaired and the intent of Sections 18814(b) and 18817 is not circumvented.

(b) “Administrator.” An administrator is any owner or staff member of an institution who has an active role in its operation and has responsibilities such as managing, supervising, planning, research, personnel, financial operations, or working directly with students or prospective students in a noninstructional capacity excepting personnel who function exclusively as off-site agents holding permits pursuant to Education Code Section 94333. “Administrator” does not include persons who provide support services and do not have primary responsibility for the area of operation in which they are working, custodial and maintenance staff, and outside personnel under contract.

(c) “Specific Degree.” As used in Education Code Section 94310.2, “specific degree” means a degree, the title of which includes the specific academic, educational, technological or professional objective attained which, in turn, is recognized by any institution operating under Education Code Section 94310.1.

(d) “Superintendent.” “Superintendent” means the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and includes the Private Postsecondary Education Division where appropriate.

(e) “Avocational or Recreational Education.” Education solely avocational or recreational, as used in Education Code Section 94303, is education, the object of which is not primarily to train for employment, but which is commonly pursued for personal entertainment, recreation, individual edification or as a hobby.

(f) “Makes Available.” As used in Education Code Section 94312(h), “makes available” means to expressly inform the prospective student that a catalog or brochure may readily be examined or obtained.

(g) “Institution Structured by Schools of Theology.” As used in Education Code Section 94310.4, an “institution structured by schools of theology” is one in which the education is restricted primarily to courses or curriculum in theology or ministry, and other education or instruction directly related to theology or ministry, the content of which is not necessarily limited to the principles of any particular church or denomination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94303, 94310, 94311(d)(3), 94312(h) and 94333, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Division 21 (Sections 18800-19281, not consecutive) and new Division 21 (Sections 18800-18841, not consecutive) filed 4-3-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 14). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 39; 77, No. 27; 76, No. 7; 75, No. 51; 75, No. 23; 75, No. 9; 71, No. 1; 70, No. 16; 70, No. 13; 70, No. 9; 65, No. 4; and 64, No. 20.

2. Repealer of former Section 18800 and renumbering and amendment of Section 18801 to Section 18800 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

3. Change without regulatory effect filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18801. Content of Diplomas and Degrees.

(a) Every diploma and degree document conferred by an institution shall contain at least all of the following:

(1) The full name of the institution;

(2) The address of the institution or the city of its principal campus or administrative facility;

(3) The date the document is issued;

(4) The full legal name of the recipient;

(5) A full and clear citation of the diploma course completed, the course of study or discipline in which the degree is earned, or the distinction on which the honorary degree is conferred, as appropriate.

(b) Honorary degrees may be granted by an institution provided that, the honorary degree has on its face, in letters no smaller than those used for the specific name of the degree, either the word “Honorary” in English or the words “Honoris Causa.”

(c) The title of any degree awarded by an institution structured by schools of theology authorized by Education Code Section 94310.4 shall include specific language that identifies the degree as one of theology or ministry.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302(f) and (g), 94310 and 94312(i), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18801 to Section 18800, and renumbering and amendment of former Section 18803 to Section 18801 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect of subsection (c) filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18802. Custodian of Records.

In order to implement the purpose of Education Code Section 94312(k):

(a) Any institution shall advise the student in a catalog or brochure that the institution is required by law to maintain student records for a period of only five years.

(b) Any institution shall, in the event of complete cessation of all operations, immediately retain a custodian of records and advise the superintendent of the custodian's name, address and telephone number. The institution shall arrange for the custodian to retain, for the balance remaining of five years, all those records described in Education Code Section 94312(k) along with each former student's record of attendance and academic progress.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Section 18802 and renumbering of Section 18804 to Section 18802 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18803. Affiliation and Evaluation of Credit.

(a) An institution shall not affiliate with another institution for the purpose of offering educational services or granting diplomas or degrees unless both institutions are approved or authorized under one or another of Education Code Sections 94310 or 94311, and the fact of affiliation is reported to the superintendent.

(b) An institution shall not grant diplomas or degrees solely on the basis of education taken at, or credit transferred from, another institution or institutions, or solely on noninstructional learning experiences. Diplomas and degrees may be granted on the basis of a combination of instruction and noninstructional learning experiences for which the institution details explicit rationale for the awarding of credit and systematic and vigorous method for evaluating it.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94311 and 94312(m), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18803 to Section 18801, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18805 to Section 18803 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18804. Advertising.

(a) Nothing contained in Education Code Section 94321 shall prohibit an institution and a bona fide employer from jointly advertising in “help wanted” columns of a magazine, newspaper, or other publication if all of the following conditions are met; specifically that:

(1) There is a shortage of persons with the skills advertised as wanted in the circulation area of the publication in which the advertisement appears.

(2) There is an anticipated need for persons trained in such skills at the end of the institution's regular training period for the skills.

(3) The advertisement clearly identifies the institution and the employer as separate entities and gives the complete address of both.

(4) The advertisement clearly indicates that graduation does not guarantee employment by the employer named in the advertisement.

(b) Institutions may advertise or otherwise represent the fact of holding a valid approval or authorization to operate, issued by the superintendent, but in doing so must:

(1) State that the approval or authorization “to operate” is “by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction,” or “State Superintendent Approved” or “State Superintendent Authorized” as appropriate.

(2) State that the approval is conditional or provisional, if that is the fact.

(c) Institutions may advertise or otherwise represent the fact of holding an accreditation, or of holding any approval other than by the superintendent. In so doing the representation shall be immediately followed by:

(1) The complete name of the organization or agency by which the institution is accredited or approved, except with respect to accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or its successor agency in which case initials of the name may be used.

(2) The status of the accreditation or approval if less than full; and

(3) The fact, if true, that such organization or agency is not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or its successor agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 94321(a) and (f), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18804 to Section 18802, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18806 to Section 18804 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18805. Refund Policy.

(a) Institutions approved or authorized pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.2, 94310.3, and 94310.4, and 94311(d) shall, in the event of a student or applicant cancels enrollment prior to the completion of the course, promptly refund to each student the unused portions of paid tuition fees and other charges or reduce the amount due under the enrollment contract, as appropriate, in accordance with the following minimum standards:

(1) Cancellation of Contract or Enrollment. A student or applicant may cancel the contract or enrollment by notifying institution personnel of that intention. Such notice is effective when delivered or when postmarked. An institution may require a written notice of cancellation provided that such requirement is clearly detailed in the catalog and enrollment agreement.

(2) Instructional Materials. If there is to be any charge to a student or applicant for instructional materials under any circumstances whatever, the school must detail provisions, if any, for the return or recovery of the materials, and a specific price must be affixed to the items and clearly cited. Fees for instructional materials shall not be considered as “tuition fees” as used in this section.

Initial correspondence course materials shall be sent to the student within 7 working days following receipt of student enrollment, or the student may rescind the contract and shall be entitled to full refund of all monies paid.

At any time during the enrollment period, a correspondence institution shall upon written request send the balance of all course materials to any student who has paid in full under his contract. If the student has not paid in full but has paid in excess of the amount owed under paragraph (6) below, the institution shall upon written request send the student the materials paid for but not received, which will constitute full settlement of the institution's obligation to the student. In such event, the school shall remain obligated for all services to which the student is entitled.

(3) Registration Fees. An institution shall be entitled to a minimum registration fee of $25.00 with a maximum of 15 percent of the total tuition fees or $100.00, whichever is less.

(4) Three-Day Full Refund Period. Where the provisions of Education Code Section 94312(e) are not applicable, the student or applicant shall be given no less than 3 working days following the day on which enrollment was signed or effective to cancel enrollment and receive refund of all monies paid to institution or its representative, including the refund of registration and instructional materials fees, provided no classes have been attended, lessons completed, or materials used.

(5) Cancellation After Three-Day Period. Where the provisions of Education Code Section 94312(e) are not applicable, and should the student or applicant cancel enrollment more than 3 working days following the day on which enrollment was signed or effective, the institution may retain, as earned, the amount disclosed as a registration fee plus any disclosed and used instructional material costs not inconsistent with its stated policy, provided that:

(A) In resident institutions, the cancellation was made prior to the date upon which the institution is scheduled to start classes or instruction, or

(B) In correspondence institutions, the cancellation was made prior to the date on which the institution received the first completed lesson or prior to the 30th day following the date on which the student or applicant first received materials, whichever occurs first.

(6) Minimum Refund. Should a student cancel enrollment after the time period described in (a)(5)(A) of this section, whether or not he or she was in attendance, or after the time period described in (a)(5)(B) of this section, the student is entitled to a refund of fees and charges, except registration fees and costs of instructional materials consistent with the institution's stated policy, in accordance with the following refund formula:

Percent of attendance time or of course length as related to the total course time or length:	Minimum Amount of Refund

Up to 10%	90%
10% and up to 25%	75%
25% and up to 50%	50%
50% and over	No Refund

The requirements of this part do not apply to institutions operating under Education Code Section 94310. Those institutions shall develop and use a fair, equitable and positive policy of incremental refund of unused fees and other charges applicable to cancellations.

(7) Fees Which Shall be Refunded. Fees which shall be refunded are:

(A) Any fee or charge collected in error shall be repaid in full.

(B) Any charges collected from a student which the institution holds for the purpose of paying to any other public or private person, firm, organization, or agency, such as for a bond, license application or examination fees, or any similar fees or charges shall, where the student fails to enter the course or withdraws therefrom at any time prior to completion of the course, be refunded in full. Such charges are not subject to any refund if the institution has paid them prior to receipt of cancellation of a contract or enrollment.

(C) All prepaid but unearned fees and other charges paid by a student to the institution shall be refunded to the student if the institution discontinues the class or course for which the student has enrolled.

(8) Refunds to Veterans. A student enrolled under any federal or state veterans' education assistance plan may receive all the refunds of fees in accordance with the law or regulations under which the federal or state veterans' education assistance plan is operated, regardless of any limitation set forth in this section.

(9) Timely Refunds. Refunds must be made by the institution within 30 days of the cancellation.

(b) In addition to inclusion in the catalog or brochure, the institution's refund policy shall be fully, clearly and conspicuously included in each contract of enrollment.

(c) The superintendent may, at his discretion, permit exceptions to an institution's refund policy upon the institution making application to the superintendent for such exception and detailing the reasons. After consideration by the superintendent, he may deny such exception, grant the exception, or order a suitable refund policy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 94312(d) and (e), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18805 to Section 18803, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18809 to Section 18805 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect of subsection (a) filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18806. Advertising. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305(b) and 94321(f), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3 and Section 94321(f), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 18806 to Section 18804 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18807. Disclosures to Consumers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305(b) and 94312(h), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3 and Section 94312(h), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18808. Location of Approval or Authorization.

Authorization or approval shall be required for each principal location of an institution. Within the meaning of this section:

(a) Any location within the accreditation of an institution operating pursuant to Education Code Section 94310.1 is deemed to be a part of the authorized principal location.

(b) Any location of an institution operating pursuant to Education Code Section 94310(b) which does not offer an entire degree program is deemed to be part of the approved principal location.

(c) Any location of an institution operating pursuant to Education Code Section 94310.4 is deemed to be a part of the authorized principal location.

(d) Any location of an institution operating pursuant to Education Code Section 94311 is deemed to be a part of the approved or authorized principal location if:

(1) it is for the purpose of absorbing an enrollment overload that the principal facility cannot accommodate, or

(2) it provides for a special kind of training; provided that such facility has no independent administrative capability, is not identified in any advertising, and is not for the purpose of serving another neighborhood or clientele.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302(k), 94310, 94311 and 94331, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 43). For history of former section, see Register 85, No. 3.

2. Change without regulatory effect of subsections (a) and (c) filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18809. Processing.

(a) Processing and review of any application or affidavit received by the superintendent shall not commence until, in the superintendent's determination, the application/affidavit is complete, all required documentation is included and complete and the required fee is received. Processing and review shall not continue until the applicant or affiant has supplied all additional information as may be requested by the superintendent.

(b) In compliance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 15374) of Part 6.7 of Division 3 of Title 2, Government Code, this agency, upon receiving an application/affidavit, shall inform an applicant/affiant in writing within the following maximum state working days:

(1) That such application/affidavit is incomplete or incorrect. A letter detailing the deficiencies shall be mailed or delivered within 10 days from the receipt of applications/affidavits pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.1, 94311(a), (b), (c), 94315, and 94333, 94311(d)(3), and within 20 days from the receipt of applications/affidavits pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.2, 94310.3, 94310.4, and 94311(d). Or,

(2) That such application/affidavit is complete, and the applicant/affiant qualifies for the status applied for. The final decision shall be rendered, and the document granting the status applied for shall be mailed or delivered within 10 days from the receipt of applications/affidavits pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.1, 94311(a), (b), (c), 94315, 94333, and 94311(d)(3) and the procedures specified in statute shall proceed immediately upon the receipt of completed applications/affidavits pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.2, 94310.3, 94310.4, and 94311(d). Or,

(3) That such application/affidavit is complete, but it is the intention of the superintendent to deny the status applied for.

(A) For applications/affidavits pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.1, 94311(a), (b), (c), 94315, 94333, and 94311(d)(3), a detailing notice of intention to deny shall be mailed or delivered within 10 days from the receipt of the applications/affidavits. For applications/affidavits pursuant to Education Code Section 94311(d), a decision of intention to deny shall be rendered, and a detailing notice of intention to deny shall be mailed or delivered, within the procedural time periods specified in statute.

(B) A final decision of the superintendent shall be rendered to deny the status applied for or to abandon the denial action and grant the status applied for, and a letter of denial or the document granting the status, as applicable, shall be mailed or delivered within 190 days from the date of the superintendent's notice of intention to deny.

(c) The statutory committee visitations shall occur within 30 days from the superintendent's impaneling the committee pursuant to Education Code Sections 94310.3 and 94310.4 and within 90 days pursuant to Section 94310.2. Final committee reports shall be forwarded to the superintendent within 30 days following the on-site visitation by the committee pursuant to Sections 94310.2 and 94310.4.

(d) Any appeal arising from an alleged violation to the time periods established in this section shall be resolved by the hearing procedures described in Section 18827.

(e) Should an appeal result in a decision that the appellant's application/affidavit was not processed within the maximum time limits specified in subdivision (c), any and all fees paid with respect to that application/affidavit shall be refunded to the applicant/affiant without granting the status for which application/affidavit was made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 15376, Government Code. Reference: Sections 15376 and 15378, Government Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18809 to Section 18805, and renumbering of Section 18816 to Section 18809 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 10-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 43).

3. Change without regulatory effect of subsections (b) and (c) filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18810. Earned Fees.

The fees charged pursuant to Education Code Section 94331 are earned upon receipt of a complete application, affidavit or other document required by the superintendent as a condition precedent to the approval, authorization or other action for which a fee is charged.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18817 to Section 18810 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18811. Consent to Inspection.

Application by an institution for approval or authorization to operate is deemed to include the applicant's consent to inspections by representatives of the superintendent and any special committee or team members appointed under Education Code Sections 94310 and 94311. Inspections may be made of any part of the institution's operation and interviews conducted of any person or persons, determined by the superintendent as being relevant to the standards established for the approval or authorization. Under routine circumstances, as determined by the superintendent, an appointment shall be arranged in advance of visitations.

After an approval or authorization of any type is granted, consent to such inspections is deemed to continue and shall include, in addition to those inspectors described above, representatives of the California Department of Justice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18818 to Section 18811 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18814. Standards.

The following standards apply to each institution applying for approval to operate under Education Code Section 94310.2:

(a) Financial Stability. The institution shall maintain assets sufficient to ensure capability of fulfilling the specific program to enrolled students. In all instances, such assets shall be at least as great as those specified in California Education Code Section 94310.4(b) for authorized degree-granting institutions.

(b) Faculty. Faculty resources shall include personnel who possess degrees from the U.S. Department of Education or its successor agency recognized accredited institutions in the proposed degree major field(s) and in sufficient number to provide the proposed educational services.

(c) Course of Study. The educational services shall clearly relate to the proposed degree(s) objectives, be comparable in scope and sequence to minimum standards of comparable degree programs in accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or its successor agency, and shall, in the judgment of the visiting committee, ensure quality educational services to the degree candidate. This requirement shall not be construed to prevent the approval of innovative educational services.

(d) Facilities. Facilities must relate to the defined degree objectives. The stated educational services define the needed facilities, and the visiting committee must express a judgment that the facilities available are sufficient to ensure the student quality educational services.

(e) Degree Requirements. The specified institutional requirements for the degree(s) shall be evaluated against established standards for similar degrees in accredited institutions. The student is to be assured that the degree so approved shall not deviate substantially from all other such degrees as a mark of learning, although the processes in a particular institution may deviate markedly from those occurring in other institutional settings.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 94310.2, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 18823 to section 18814 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

3. Editorial correction of subchapter heading (Register 94, No. 9).

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§ 18815. Related Documents.

An institution operating pursuant to Education Code Section 94310.3 may, in addition to granting appropriate degree documents, issue a written or printed document commonly known as a transcript of the student's record of attendance and academic performance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Section 18815, and renumbering of Section 18825 to Section 18815 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18816. Objectives Subject to Approval.

In addition to those educational services normally culminating in the awarding of a degree or diploma in a vocational, professional, educational or technological field, any instruction or training offered for the purpose of reviewing material in preparation for an examination administered to obtain a license, registration or other professional, educational, technological or vocational certification is subject to prior approval under Education Code Section 94311(d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18816 to Section 18809, and renumbering of Section 18827 to Section 18816 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18817. Standards Relating to Instructors and Administrators.

(a) Each instructor and administrator applying for a certificate of authorization for service under Education Code Section 94311(d) must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

(1) Possession of a bachelor's degree in the field in which he is to teach from an institution listed as an institution of higher learning by the U.S. Department of Education or its successor agency, or a comparable institution of a foreign country, or the equivalent of such a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree from any such institution.

(2) Possession of a valid adult or secondary school teaching credential or certificate from this or another state authorizing the holder to teach in the field of instruction in which he is to teach at the institution applying for approval.

(3) Five years of successful experience in the profession, trade, industry, or technical occupation in the field in which he is to teach.

(4) Five years of a combination of such experience and education at the postsecondary level.

(5) Possession of a license to teach issued by an appropriate state licensing board or federal agency for the field in which he is to teach.

(6) In the opinion of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the instructor has adequate and appropriate experience and education and demonstrates his ability to properly instruct in a particular course or subject.

(b) The superintendent shall not consider as qualified any instructor or member of the administrative staff who has pled guilty to or has been found guilty of any crime other than minor traffic offenses or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a charge thereof, or has committed unscrupulous acts, made material misrepresentations, committed fraud, or is otherwise unfit to engage in the business of private postsecondary education, unless evidence of rehabilitation or mitigation satisfactory to the superintendent is presented. Currently effective court imposed probation is prima facie evidence of lack of rehabilitation. The offense must relate to the effectiveness of that particular person to perform as an instructor or administrator.

(c) Individuals to be added to the administrative and instructional staff shall meet the requirements of this section with personal data submitted to the superintendent. The institution shall notify the superintendent promptly when the services of members of the administrative or instructional staff are terminated or reassigned.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311(d)(3), (d)(9) and 94312(k)(3), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18817 to Section 18810, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18828 to Section 18817 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18818. Standards Applicable to Courses of Instruction in Massage.

Before the superintendent issues any approval of a course or courses of instruction in massage, the following standards shall, in addition to any other applicable standards established by Title 5, California Administrative Code, be met and maintained.

(a) A school of massage shall not permit class or practice sessions of any type to continue later than 10:30 p.m. nor start earlier than 7:00 a.m.

A school of massage shall not, at the same time, operate as a massage parlor or studio. However, a school of massage may be operated simultaneously with and in the same or a contiguous building with a massage studio or parlor, provided that the facilities of the school and studio or parlor are totally separate, clearly delineated and there is neither a sharing of any portion of those respective facilities nor a direct access between them. For purposes of this paragraph, each school shall file with the superintendent a combined detailed floor plan of the school and the massage studio or parlor.

A school of massage may share facilities with a massage studio or parlor at any time, provided that a school so sharing such facilities files with the superintendent a schedule of hours during which it offers classes or practice sessions of any kind, and posts such schedule at the school entrance in full view of anyone who enters. Classes and practice sessions shall not be held at any other time.

(b) Any owner, director, officer, administrator, employee or student of a school, or any other person, is prohibited from performing massage of any kind upon a member of the general public while on the school premises. Students of the school may practice massage only upon an instructor or other student. A “dummy” body maybe used.

(c) Correspondence courses of instruction or a combination of correspondence and residence courses of instruction in massage shall not be approved.

(d) An application for approval shall include evidence that a business license or signed statement of exemption has been obtained by the school from the appropriate local authority.

(e) School records shall reflect actual and verifiable attendance and progress in any massage course for its entire length.

(f) A course of massage shall not be approved for less than 100 hours of instruction, which shall include, but not be limited to Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene, Massage Theory and History, Ethics of Massage, Business Practices, and a minimum of 75 hours of Demonstration and Practice of Massage Techniques.

(g) No more than 50 percent of the total hours of massage course may be granted for previous equivalent education or training.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300) of Part 59 of Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18818 to Section 18811, and renumbering of Section 18829 to Section 18818 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18822. Agent's Permit.

(a) An agent's permit is required for:

(1) Any person who, at a place away from the institution or site of instruction, accepts application fees or admission fees.

(2) Any person who is employed by, or owns an interest in, the approved or authorized institution and whose primary responsibility is that of recruiting enrollment at a place away from the institution or site of instruction.

(3) Any educational contractor or broker, and a person employed by or in any way associated with such contractor or broker, who, at a place away from the institution or site of instruction, recruits students or accepts application or admission fees.

(4) Any person who receives remuneration or consideration of any kind for providing off-site recruitment services in receiving enrollment for an institution.

(b) A permit is not required for:

(1) Administrators, admissions officers, and faculty of the institution who make informational public appearances.

(2) Any person who, at a place away from the institution or site of instruction, recruits enrollment or accepts application or admission fees exclusively for the particular course or class which that person teaches.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302(a), (b) and 94333, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18833 to Section 18822 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18823. Standards. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 18823 to Section 18814 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18831. Definitions.

(a) “Prepaid.” As used in Education Code Sections 94342 and 94343 and this chapter, prepaid describes any amount of money which is paid in advance of receiving educational services or any contractual or other legal obligation to pay for such services.

(b) “Fund.” Fund refers to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund.

(c) “Tuition.” As used in Education Code Section 94343 and this chapter, tuition is the charge for instruction. In addition to tuition, charges for instructional materials and all other fees shall be included for assessment purposes.

(d) “California Resident.” As used in Education Code Section 94342 and this chapter, a California resident is one who is enrolled in an institution which is approved or authorized to operate by the superintendent. With respect to those individuals enrolled in an approved or authorized correspondence course, only those receiving lessons at a California mailing address are considered to be California residents.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 6 (Sections 18846-18856) filed 11-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 47).

2. Repealer of former Section 18831, and renumbering of Section 18846 to Section 18831 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18832. Institutions Subject to Assessment.

The superintendent shall assess approved or authorized institutions which:

(a) Require or accept prepaid tuition and/or charges for instructional materials or any other fees.

(b) Enroll one or more individuals who have made a direct payment to the institution for training offered. Direct payment includes payment by an enrollee or sponsoring person, or payment from a public or private lender on behalf of the individual, but does not include scholarships, grants, subsidies, or any other income which is received by the institution directly from a public or private organization where there is no obligation for an enrollee to pay or repay either the funding organization or the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Section 18832, and renumbering of Section 18847 to Section 18832 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18833. Assessment Base.

Assessments will be based on the total number of California resident enrollees who have made direct payments to an institution, as specified in Section 18832, for training offered during the assessment period. An enrollee, as used in this section, refers to an individual who attends at least one class, or who remains enrolled beyond the 3 day cooling-off period as defined in Section 18805(a)(4). An assessment of ten cents per one hundred dollars shall apply to the actual price charged for tuition and for instructional materials and all other fees at the time of enrollment, regardless of the amount which is prepaid, except that, for courses costing less than one hundred dollars, the assessment shall be five cents.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18833 to Section 18822, and renumbering of Section 18848 to Section 18833 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect (Register 87, No. 30).

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§ 18834. Due Date.

An assessment is payable after the 3 day cooling-off period. However, under routine circumstances, as determined by the superintendent, assessments will be paid on a quarterly basis.

In the event of school closure, unpaid assessments shall be remitted to the superintendent within 5 working days following cessation of instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18849 to Section 18834 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18835. Maximum Assessment.

An institution may elect to pay an assessment of two dollars per enrollee during any assessment period, which is the maximum assessment specified in Education Code Section 94343, rather than pay the authorized rate of one tenth of one percent. The institution shall not charge a student an amount greater than that paid to the superintendent per enrollee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18850 to Section 18835 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18836. Enrollee Assessment Refund.

The amount paid as a tuition assessment shall be refunded to a student only if enrollment is cancelled within the 3 day cooling-off period in accordance with Section 18805(a)(4). Otherwise the amount paid as a tuition assessment is retainable and payable to the superintendent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18851 to Section 18836 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect (Register 87, No. 30).

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§ 18837. Application for Payment from the Fund.

The superintendent shall consider a request for payment providing the applicant:

(a) Is a California resident.

(b) Is enrolled in an institution which has met the criteria specified in Section 18832 for participating in the fund and which has ceased operation, as determined by the superintendent.

(c) Has made a direct payment to an institution for training, s specified in Section 18832.

(d) Has unused prepaid tuition to his or her credit. Unused, as used in this subsection and Section 18838, refers to that portion of instruction and related goods and services never received as a result of school closure but for which direct payment of prepaid tuition has been made. With respect to any goods received, only those which are not useful independently of the instruction may be considered.

(e) Has requested settlement from the closing institution which has not been resolved to the applicant's satisfaction.

(f) Makes application within 60 days following the date the institution ceases operation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Section 94342, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18852 to Section 18837 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect of subsections (b)-(d) filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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§ 18838. Payments from the Fund.

(a) The superintendent shall conduct such investigation and verification as deemed necessary to establish the validity of an application for payment or to deny an application.

(b) Any payment from the fund shall be for the entire amount of unused prepaid tuition as determined by the superintendent, minus any actual or forthcoming refund from any other source.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Section 94342, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18838 to Section 18825, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18853 to Section 18838 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18839. Alternative Method for Exemption from Participation in the Fund.

The superintendent shall exempt any institution from participating in the fund which maintains an acceptable alternative method of protecting students. An institution is responsible for paying assessments until an exemption is granted. Plans should be submitted at least ninety days prior to the starting date of an assessment period to be considered as exempt from that and future assessment periods. An acceptable alternative plan shall satisfy the following criteria:

(a) Respect individual choice and allow for financial settlement when a teach-out is neither acceptable, reasonable, nor convenient to the student.

(b) Provide for settlement regardless of reason for school closure.

(c) Describe an application process, define the criteria for evaluating claims, and outline an appeals process.

(d) Establish an adequate fund immune from creditor claims for purpose of payment of claims.

(e) Specify whether financial settlement, if applicable, is limited in any respect.

Participation in an acceptable alternative plan shall not be terminated until an institution has made its initial payment into the fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Section 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18839 to Section 18826, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18854 to Section 18839 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18840. Notification of Enrollees.

The institution shall expressly inform each enrollee about the details of the fund or of the institution's own alternative fund at the time of enrollment on forms prescribed by the superintendent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18840 to Section 18827, and renumbering of Section 18855 to Section 18840 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18841. Automatic Termination. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 18841 to Section 18828 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18846. Definitions. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18846 to Section 18831 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18847. Institutions Subject to Assessment. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18847 to Section 18832 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18848. Assessment Base. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18848 to Section 18833 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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§ 18849. Due Date. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18849 to Section 18834 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18850. Maximum Assessment. [Renumbered]
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§ 18850. Maximum Assessment. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18850 to Section 18835 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18851. Enrollee Assessment Refund. [Renumbered]
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§ 18851. Enrollee Assessment Refund. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18851 to Section 18836 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18852. Application for Payment from the Fund. [Renumbered]
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§ 18852. Application for Payment from the Fund. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 18852 to Section 18837 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18853. Payments from the Fund. [Renumbered]
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§ 18853. Payments from the Fund. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 18853 to Section 18838 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18854. Exempted Institutions. [Renumbered]
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§ 18854. Exempted Institutions. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 18854 to Section 18839 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18855. Notification of Enrollees. [Renumbered]
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§ 18855. Notification of Enrollees. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18855 to Section 18840 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > Article 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > § 18856. Administration of the Fund. [Repealed]
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§ 18856. Administration of the Fund. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94344, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > § 18825. Grounds for Denial, Revocation or Suspension of an Approval or Authorization.
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§ 18825. Grounds for Denial, Revocation or Suspension of an Approval or Authorization.

The superintendent may suspend, deny or revoke an approval, or authorization, or Certificate of Authorization for Service, whichever action is timely and appropriate, on the following grounds, as appropriate:

(a) The applicant fails to show that he, she or the proposed institution or its educational services meet the minimum applicable standards and requirements in this Division 21 or in Chapter 3 of Part 59 of Division 10 of the Education Code.

(b) The holder of a conditional or provisional approval fails to meet the requirements for a full or final approval.

(c) The holder fails to conform to any one or more of the representations contained in the application, whether initial or renewal, or fails to operate or maintain qualifications in conformance with any of the applicable standards, requirements and prohibitions in this Division 21 or in Chapter 3 of Part 59 of Division 10 of the Education Code.

(d) The affidavit or evidence submitted by the holder under applicable provisions of Education Code Section 94310.3 is untrue or inaccurate.

(e) The owner or any of the owners, members of the board of directors, officers, administrators, or instructors has pled guilty to or has been found guilty of any crime other than minor traffic offenses or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a charge thereof, or has committed unscrupulous acts, made material misrepresentations, committed fraud, or is otherwise unfit to engage in the business of private postsecondary education, unless evidence of rehabilitation or mitigation satisfactory to the superintendent is presented. Currently effective court imposed probation is prima facie evidence of lack of rehabilitation.

Any crime, act or omission alleged as grounds for denial, suspension or revocation under this subsection must relate to the educational services of the particular institution or to the welfare of its students, or to the operation of private postsecondary institutions generally.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302(t), 94305(d), 94310, 94311, 94312, 94330(c) and 94332(3), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18825 to Section 18815, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18838 to Section 18825 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect of subsection (d) filed 2-2-89; operative 2-2-89 (Register 89, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > § 18826. Grounds for Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of an Agent's Permit.
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§ 18826. Grounds for Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of an Agent's Permit.

The superintendent may deny, revoke or suspend an agent's permit, whichever action is timely and appropriate, on the following grounds, as appropriate:

(a) The applicant or holder has practiced or attempted to practice any material deception or fraud in his or her application.

(b) The applicant fails to meet any of those standards and requirements for a permit as set out in Education Code Section 94333.

(c) The holder engages in that conduct prohibited by Education Code Sections 94320, 94321 or 94333.

(d) The applicant or holder has previously had, under California law or under similar laws of any other state, a permit to solicit or sell enrollments in an institution revoked.

(e) The applicant or holder has pled guilty to or has been found guilty of any crime other than minor traffic offenses or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a charge thereof, or has committed unscrupulous acts, made material misrepresentations, committed fraud, or is otherwise unfit to engage in the business of private postsecondary education, unless evidence of rehabilitation or mitigation satisfactory to the superintendent is presented. Currently effective court imposed probation is prima facie evidence of lack of rehabilitation. The offense must relate to the effectiveness of that particular person to perform as an agent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302(a), (b) and 94333, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18839 to Section 18826 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > § 18827. Hearing Procedures.
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§ 18827. Hearing Procedures.

(a) Any person or institution whose application for an agent's permit, approval, authorization, or Certificate of Authorization for Service has been denied may file a request within 30 calendar days after mailing of the final notice of denial for a hearing. Such request shall be in writing and addressed to the superintendent in care of the Office of Private Postsecondary Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California 95814. The request shall be deemed filed upon receipt by the Office.

(b) All proceedings to determine the validity of actions to deny, suspend or revoke approvals, authorizations, Certificate of Authorization for Service, or agents' permits are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (commencing with Section 11500 of the Government Code). The Accusation or the Statement of Issues shall be “Before the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of California” and filed by the Office of Private Postsecondary Education.

(c) Each case shall be heard by the hearing officer sitting alone.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94330(c), 94332(3), 94333(f) and 94339(a)(2), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 18827 to Section 18816, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18840 to Section 18827 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > § 18828. Automatic Termination.
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§ 18828. Automatic Termination.

(a) An approval or authorization issued by the superintendent automatically terminates when the institution ceases operation, of which fact the institution shall immediately inform the superintendent, or when the institution fails to make application for renewal or pay fees as required. An agent's permit or a Certificate of Authorization for Service terminates automatically when the holder fails to make application for renewal or pay fees as required.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311(d), 94330, 94331 and 94333, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 18828 to Section 18817, and renumbering and amendment of Section 18841 to Section 18828 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 21. Private Postsecondary Education Instructions > Subchapter 5. Enforcement > § 18829. Standards Applicable to Courses of Instruction in Massage. [Renumbered]
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§ 18829. Standards Applicable to Courses of Instruction in Massage. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94305(b), Education Code. Reference: Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300), Part 59, Division 10, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 18829 to Section 18818 filed 1-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 22. Veterans Education [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 22, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 22 (subchapters 1-3, sections 19300-19345) filed 7-31-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 1. Instructional Television > Article 1. Classroom Instructional Television > § 19500. Scope.
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§ 19500. Scope.

This article relates to instructional television as established pursuant to Education Code Sections 41920, 51870 and 51871.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 1: Sections 33031 and 51874, Education Code. Issuing agency: Superintendent of Public Instruction.

History

1. New Chapter 1 (§§ 19500-19509) filed 12-18-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 51).

2. Repealer of Chapter 1 (§§ 19500-19509) and new Chapter 1 (§§ 19500-19506) filed 1-23-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 4).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 1. Instructional Television > Article 1. Classroom Instructional Television > § 19501. Definitions.
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§ 19501. Definitions.

As used in Education Code Sections 41920, 51870 and 51871, and in these regulations:

(a) “Instructional Television,” “Educational Television,” and “Television Broadcasts” mean television programs used as integral parts of the instructional program included in the course of study adopted by the proper authority.

(b) “Pupils of the district present in the classroom and instructed by such instructional television programs,” means students who are members of at least one class in which instructional television meeting the requirements of this article is provided pursuant to the provisions of Education Code Sections 51870 and 51871.

(c) “Closed-Circuit Instructional Television,” and “Instructional Television Fixed Service” (2500 megahertz) refer to an instructional television facility which includes a central distribution system.

(d) A “production agency” is the agency which produces any instructional television programs.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 19502. Application for Approval.

A school district, pursuant to Education Code Section 51871, or county superintendent of schools, pursuant to Education Code Section 51870, shall apply to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval of a plan to procure television broadcasts or closed-circuit television programs. The application shall be on a form supplied by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and shall be filed before June 1 of the school year preceding the year to which the plan applies.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 1. Instructional Television > Article 1. Classroom Instructional Television > § 19503. School District Claim for Allowance.
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§ 19503. School District Claim for Allowance.

(a) Between July 1 and August 1 following the close of the school year in which a school district participated in a program for instructional television pursuant to Education Code Section 51871, the district, using a form supplied by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, shall file with the county superintendent a claim for allowance. The claim for allowance shall designate the school year in which the program was conducted and shall include certification that:

(1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction approved the district plan to provide instructional television services during the designated school year, and that the plan was carried out.

(2) The claimant will continue to provide for instructional television during the school year following the designated year.

(3) The instructional television services certified in (1) were an integral part of the course of study approved by the proper authority.

(4) The number of pupils of the district present in the classroom and instructed by such television programs during the designated school year pursuant to this article is the number shown on the claim. (No pupil shall be counted more than once per school year.)

(5) The total cost (exclusive of capital outlay expenditures) to the district for providing such instructional television programs is the cost shown on the claim.

(b) As soon as possible after receipt of the completed district claim for allowance, but not later than August 15 of that year, the county superintendent shall review, approve, and forward it to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 19504. County Superintendent's Claim for Allowance.

Between July and August 15 following the close of the school year, a county superintendent shall file with the Superintendent of Public Instruction a claim for allowance for television services which he provided pursuant to Education Code Section 51870 during the school year just closed to schools and classes that he maintained. The claim shall be on the form and certified as specified in Section 19503.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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§ 19505. Planning of Programs.

Any instructional television program shall be planned or selected by the school district or by the county superintendent of schools in cooperation with participating school districts or county superintendents of schools.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 1. Instructional Television > Article 1. Classroom Instructional Television > § 19506. Study Guides.
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§ 19506. Study Guides.

The county superintendent or the governing board of the school district shall make available to teachers or students who are to use any television program in the educational program of such school, appropriate guides and/or related printed material for use with such program in advance of the showing of such program.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 2. California Maritime Academy [Repealed]* > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 23, Subch. 2, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of subchapter 2 (Section 19530) filed 12-23-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 52). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 51.

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* See Division 7, Title 5, Administrative Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 3. Surplus Property > Article 1. Direct Shipment of Food Commodities > § 19540. Direct Shipment of Commodities Donated by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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§ 19540. Direct Shipment of Commodities Donated by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Any party electing to take direct delivery of food commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture pursuant to Section 12114 of the Education Code, must demonstrate that party's capability for the proper handling, storage, and distribution of such food, in accordance with Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II, Subchapter B, Part 250.6

(o) Personnel,

(p) Facilities,

(q) Records,

(r) Reports,

(s) Right of inspection and audit,

(t) Complaints, and

(u) Demurrage.

The quantity of commodities to be made available for direct shipment shall be determined in accordance with Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II, Subchapter B, Part 250.4.

Consignees of carload shipments shall completely unload from such cars, at their expense, all dunnage, debris, or other foreign matter connected with the inbound shipment so as to return rail freight cars to the carrier in a condition for loading by another shipper without further unloading.

Demurrage or other charges which accrue after a car or truck has been placed for unloading by the delivering carrier, or which accrue because placement of a car or truck is prevented, shall be borne by the recipient agency, except that demurrage or other charges shall be borne by the U.S. Department of Agriculture where such charges accrue because of actions by the Department of Agriculture and without the fault or negligence of the recipient agency.

When recipient agencies elect to take direct delivery of commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, commodities will no longer be made available to them from the state agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 3: Section 12114, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-71 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 71, No. 21).

2. Certificate of Compliance--Sec. 11422.1, Gov. Code, filed 7-8-71 (Register 71, No. 28).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 4. Performance Based Accountability System > § 19600. Definitions.
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§ 19600. Definitions.

For the purpose of local education agency data collection and reporting under the Performance Based Accountability (PBA) System established pursuant to Unemployment Insurance Code Section 15037.1, the following terms shall have these meanings:

(a) “Participant” means a student who is enrolled in a work force preparation program who authorizes the release of his or her social security number and other personal information for use in the PBA System as specified on the PBA Privacy Notice and Student Consent Form (June 1998).

(b) “PBA System” means the comprehensive performance based accountability system established pursuant to Unemployment Insurance Code Section 15037.1 as an education and job training report card program to assess the accomplishments of California's work force preparation system.

(c) “PBA Privacy Notice and Student Consent Form (June 1998)” means the form required by Unemployment Insurance Code Section 15037.1(e), as modified by the Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to Unemployment Insurance Code Section 15037.1(f), which is to be distributed to all students enrolled in work force preparation programs operated by local education agencies and which informs students of the purposes and authority for soliciting the student's social security number, the student's right to consent or decline to participate, and the types of personal information about each student who authorizes release of the data that will be provided to the California Department of Education for transmission to the State Job Training Coordinating Council (SJTCC) or its agent for use in the PBA System.

(d) “PBA Student Data Profile (June 1998)” means the report of personal information on each student who agrees to participate in the PBA System that is submitted to the California Department of Education for transmission to the SJTCC or its agent. In addition to name, birth date, gender, social security number, and the dates of enrollment in and departure from the work force preparation program, the PBA Student Data Profile (June 1998) will report the following information, as defined, on each participant:

(1) “Amount of service/training” means the number of hours of instruction or training completed by the participant while enrolled in the work force preparation program.

(2) “Basic skills deficient” means the participant is an individual (other than one with disabilities)

(A) who demonstrates basic skills equivalent to or below that of students at the fifth grade level; or

(B) has been placed in the lowest or beginning level of an adult education program when that program does not use grade level equivalencies as a measure of student's basic skills.

(3) “Disability status” means whether the participant

(A) has been evaluated according to special education requirements contained in Part 30 (commencing with Section 56000) and meets eligibility criteria described in Section 56026 of the Education Code; or

(B) is considered disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794).

(4) “Dislocated worker” means an individual who

(A) has been terminated or laid off or has received a notice of termination or layoff from employment, is eligible or has exhausted his or her entitlement to unemployment compensation, and is unlikely to return to his or her previous industry or occupation; or

(B) has been terminated or received a notice of termination of employment as a result of any permanent closure of or any substantial layoff at a plant, facility, or enterprise; or

(C) is long-term unemployed and has limited opportunities for employment or reemployment in the same or a similar occupation in the area in which he or she resides, including older individuals who may have substantial barriers to employment by reason of age; or

(D) was self-employed (including farmers and ranchers) and is unemployed as a result of general economic conditions in the community in which he or she resides or because of natural disasters.

(5) “Displaced homemaker” means an individual who

(A) is an adult; and

(B) has worked as an adult primarily without remuneration to care for the home and family, and for that reason has diminished marketable skills; and

(C) is one of the following:

1. has been dependent on public assistance or on the income of a relative but is no longer supported by that income; or

2. is a parent whose youngest dependent child will become ineligible to receive assistance under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (known as “CalWORKS”) or any successor program, within two (2) years of the parent's enrollment in this work force preparation program; or

3. is unemployed or under employed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining any employment or suitable employment as appropriate; or

4. is described in (A) and (B) of this definition and is a criminal offender.

(6) “Economically disadvantaged” means an individual who:

(A) is eligible for aid under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (known as “CalWORKS”), or any successor program; or

(B) is eligible for benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. § 2011); or

(C) meets financial eligibility standards for the MediCal Program as established in Chapter 7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (commencing with Section 14000); or

(D) is eligible for participation in programs assisted under Title II of the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C. § 1603).

(7) “Education attainment at program entry” means the number of years of formal schooling an individual completed prior to entry into the work force preparation program.

(8) “Ethnicity” means the ethnic category which most closely reflects the individual's recognition in the community. The categories to be collected are:

(A) American Indian or Alaska Native: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.

(B) Asian: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent.

(C) Pacific Islander: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Polynesian, Micronesian, or Melanesian islands (excludes the Philippine Islands).

(D) Filipino: a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Philippine Islands.

(E) Hispanic: a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin--regardless of race.

(F) Black, not of Hispanic Origin: a non-Hispanic person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

(G) White, not of Hispanic Origin: a non-Hispanic person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East; e.g., England, Portugal, Egypt, and Iran.

(9) “Learner results” means outcomes from participating in the work force preparation program which include, but are not limited to, the following: received a certificate of completion, competency, or employability; obtained full-time employment; received a promotion in current employment situation; upgraded skills for current employment; enrolled in a community college; enrolled in a four-year college or university; entered advance training at an institution other than higher education; and entered an apprenticeship program.

(10) “Limited-English-proficient” means an individual

(A)1. whose native language is a language other than English; or

2. who came from an environment where a language other than English is dominant; or

3. who is an American Indian or an Alaskan Native and came from an environment where a language other than English had a significant impact on his or her level of English language proficiency; and

(B) who by reason thereof, has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language to deny the individual the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where the language of instruction is English or to participate fully in our society.

(11) “Non-traditional training” means education or training to prepare the student for employment in an occupational area in which twenty-five (25) percent or fewer of the job holders are the same sex as the student.

(12) “Program completer” means an individual who has completed a work force preparation program and has been granted a certificate of completion, competency, or employability.

(13) “Program leaver” means an individual who enrolled in a work force preparation program and who attended 20 or more course hours but discontinued attendance without completing the program requirements.

(14) “Reasons for leaving prior to completion” includes but is not limited to the following: obtained employment, moved from area, schedule conflict, transportation problems, child care needs, family issues, personal health problems, lack of interest, public safety concerns, administratively separated from program.

(15) “Type of service” means the services received while in the work force preparation program. The term includes but is not limited to the following:

1. assessment/counseling

2. personal development training

3. counseling/career development

4. job development/job search assistance

5. occupational skills training

6. on-the-job training

7. work experience

8. pre-employment skills/job readiness training.

(16) “Type of training” means one or more of the work force preparation programs offered by regional occupational centers/programs or adult education programs.

(17) “Veteran status” means whether the student is an individual who has served in the armed forces of this country for at least 181 consecutive days since January 31, 1995, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, but does not include any person who served only in auxiliary or reserve components of the armed forces whose services therein did not exempt him or her from the operation of the Selective Training and Services Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 885).

(e) “Work force preparation program” means a course of study which has as its primary goal the development of knowledge and skills that enable the student to obtain paid employment upon the successful completion of the course of study, and includes

(1) vocational education or training offered by an adult school or program operated by a school district or county office of education, or by regional occupational centers or programs, which require a student to attend classes a minimum of ten (10) hours a week for regional occupational centers or programs or twelve (12) hours a week for adult schools or programs while completing the course requirements and which provide a certificate of completion, competency, or employability upon the successful completion of the course; and

(2) apprenticeship programs in which a person has entered into an “apprentice agreement” with an employer or program sponsor; and the term of the apprenticeship for each apprenticeable occupation has been approved by the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Department of Industrial Relations, and provides for no less than 2,000 hours of reasonably continuous employment for the apprentice and provides for his or her participation in an approved program of training through employment and through education in related and supplemental subjects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 56026, Education Code; Section 15037.1, Unemployment Insurance Code; Sections 11200 and 14000, Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 2011, U.S. Code Title 17; and Sections 794 and 1603, U.S. Code Title 29.

History

1. New subchapter 4 (sections 19600-19601) and section filed 7-3-98 as an emergency; operative 7-3-98 (Register 98, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-3-98 order transmitted to OAL 10-13-98 and filed 11-23-98 (Register 98, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 23. Miscellaneous Provisions > Subchapter 4. Performance Based Accountability System > § 19601. PBA System Reporting Procedures.
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§ 19601. PBA System Reporting Procedures.

(a) All students who enroll in any work force preparation program as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 19600 that is offered by school districts, county offices of education, or regional occupational centers/programs shall be provided a copy of the PBA Privacy Notice and Student Consent Form (June 1998) at the time of enrollment.

(b) The work force preparation program administrator, or his or her designee, shall obtain from each enrolled student a signed PBA Privacy Notice and Student Consent Form (June 1998) that indicates the student's choice of whether to authorize or not authorize release of his or her social security number and other personal data to the California Department of Education for transmission to the SJTCC or its agent for use in the PBA System. If any student declines to sign the PBA Privacy Notice and Student Consent Form (June 1998), the program administrator, or his or her designee, shall fill in the student's name and, in the space for student signature, write “declined” or words to that effect.

(c) For each student who agrees to participate in the PBA System, and who has attended classes for 20 or more course hours, the work force preparation program administrator, or his or her designee, shall compile the information required on the PBA Student Data Profile (June 1998).

(d) On or before August 31 of each year, the superintendent of the school district or county office of education, or the administrator of the regional occupational center/program, or his or her designee, shall report the personal information required on the PBA Student Data Profile (June 1998) for each student enrolled in the prior school year who has agreed to participate in the PBA System and shall certify to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the information being reported is accurate and complete.

(e) Each signed PBA Privacy Notice and Student Consent Form (June 1998), whether the student authorized or did not authorize release of personal data, shall be retained by the school district, county office of education, or regional occupational center/program pursuant to the requirements of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g) and Chapter 6.5 of Part 27 (commencing with section 49060) of the California Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 33031, Education Code. Reference: Section 49060, Education Code; Section 15037.1, Unemployment Insurance Code; Sections 11200 and 14000, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 1232g, U.S. Code Title 20.

History

1. New section filed 7-3-98 as an emergency; operative 7-3-98 (Register 98, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-2-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-3-98 order transmitted to OAL 10-13-98 and filed 11-23-98 (Register 98, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 1. California Department of Education > Chapter 24. Library Services Provided by the State [Renumbered] > 5 CA Adc D. 1, Ch. 24, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited for Chapter 1: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code. Issuing agencies: State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Reference: Sections 19320 and 19330, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of Chapter 2, Subchapter 1, to Division 24, Chapter 1 (Register 69, No. 51). For prior history see Register 66, No. 2.

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

4. Editorial renumbering of Division 1, Chapter 24 (sections 20000-20400) to Division 2, Chapter 1, and editorial renumbering of former Division 2, Chapter 1 (Sections 20410-20426) to new Division 2, Chapter 2 (Register 2001, No. 45). For prior history, see Register 90, No. 50.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20000. Loan Period.
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§ 20000. Loan Period.

(a) Books and like materials are lent for five weeks.

(b) Periodicals are lent for three weeks.

(c) Foreign language fiction is lent for three months.

(d) Exceptions to the above loan periods may be made for certain types of material or for special needs of the borrower.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 1: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code. Issuing agencies: State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Reference: Sections 19320 and 19330, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of Chapter 2, Subchapter 1, to Division 24, Chapter 1 (Register 69, No. 51). For prior history see Register 66, No. 2.

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

4. Editorial renumbering of Division 1, Chapter 24 (sections 20000-20400) to Division 2, Chapter 1, and editorial renumbering of former Division 2, Chapter 1 (Sections 20410-20426) to new Division 2, Chapter 2 (Register 2001, No. 45). For prior history, see Register 90, No. 50.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20002. Replacement Copies of a Book. [Repealed]
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§ 20002. Replacement Copies of a Book. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19304, 19320 and 19332-19334, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20003. Payment for Photostatic Copies.
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§ 20003. Payment for Photostatic Copies.

(a) A private individual or a firm shall pay in advance of delivery for photostatic copies, or any other item that may be sold by the State Library.

(b) Public agencies may buy and receive delivery of such copies or other items, and be billed later for the purchase price.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20004. Use of Books on Library Premises.
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§ 20004. Use of Books on Library Premises.

Any person may use in reading rooms of the State Library any books, periodicals, and like material. He shall not, however, mark, cut, tear, deface, or remove any pages or parts thereof. Any person who does so, may thereafter be denied the use of any library material.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 2. Interlibrary Loans > § 20020. General Policies.
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§ 20020. General Policies.

State Library books and materials which are permitted to circulate shall be made available to inhabitants of the State through a loan service.

(a) Where there is a local library, all requests for loan of State Library materials shall be made through a local library, except as provided in Section 20050.

(b) In addition to borrowing through any library which they are entitled to use, high school students in schools where no established school library exists may borrow through a high school district employee designated by the proper school authorities to handle library requests.

(c) Direct service to individuals may be made as provided in Section 20050.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19320 and 19330, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 2. Interlibrary Loans > § 20021. Request for Loan. The State Library Shall Loan Any Book or Periodical Which is Available for Loan Purposes to Any Other Public or Private Library in California upon Receipt of a Request from the Borrowing Library.
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§ 20021. Request for Loan. The State Library shall loan any book or periodical which is available for loan purposes to any other public or private library in California upon receipt of a request from the borrowing library.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 1. State Library > Article 3. Service to Individuals > § 20050. Direct Library Loan Service to Individuals.
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§ 20050. Direct Library Loan Service to Individuals.

The State Library shall give direct library loan service to the following persons only, and upon proper identification:

(a) Members of the California Legislature.

(b) Legislative staff members, State officers and employees.

(c) Accredited representatives of the Capitol Correspondents Association as published in most recent legislative histories.

(d) Employees, located in Sacramento, of Organizations Representing California State Employees as verified by the State Personnel Board.

(e) A resident of the State in an area where no local library service is available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 3: Sections 19304 and 19320, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19320 and 19330, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-19-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 1-25-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 5).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-18-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 16).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

5. Amendment of Note filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20100. Scope.
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§ 20100. Scope.

The regulations contained in this chapter shall implement the California Library Services Act, Chapter 4 of Part 11 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, beginning with section 18700 thereof.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference for Article 1 (Sections 20100-20106, consecutive): Chapter 4 (Section 18700, et seq. ) of Part 11, Education Code. Issuing agency: California Library Services Board.

History

1. New Article 1 (Sections 20100-20106, consecutive) filed 7-20-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20101. General Provisions.
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§ 20101. General Provisions.

(a) The State Board finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens of California and best fulfills the purposes of the Act (Chapter 4, part 11, Division 1, Title 1, Education Code) that libraries participating in any one program of the Act participate in all applicable programs of the Act.

(b) Any public library participating in programs of the Act shall, under section 18724(e) of the Act, provide access to the library's bibliographic and location data upon request from the State Board for inclusion in the appropriate data base established by the State Board in implementation of the Act. The access shall be provided in such form, manner, and frequency as are agreed upon between the State Board and the library.

(c) Funding distributed according to California Library Services Act provisions may not be used to support other than library purposes. To comply with Education Code section 18703(c), the funding may not be used to replace local funds for library services, but only to supplement the local funding to further the purposes of the Act.

(d) A public library participating in any program of the Act must participate in the direct loan transaction reporting, whether the library participates in either of the direct loan programs or not. During the designated transaction reporting periods all CLSA participating libraries must record all direct loans made to eligible residents of other jurisdictions whose libraries are participating in the direct loan programs, as long as the handling costs of paid loans are not being covered in whole, or in part, by CLSA funds in addition to direct loan reimbursement funds, LSTA funds, or by funds provided by the jurisdiction of the eligible non-resident.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724 and 18725, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18700, 18701, 18702, 18703 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. New subsection (d) filed 9-21-79 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be filed within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-19-80.

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 1-17-80 (Register 80, No. 3) 3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (d) and Note filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20102. Special Filing Provisions for 1978/79. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D8DF9F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20102. Special Filing Provisions for 1978/79. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18700-18767, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20103. Waiver of Filing Date.
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§ 20103. Waiver of Filing Date.

The State Board may waive or reset any filing dates required by these regulations, if the State Board determines that so doing would best serve the purposes of the Act.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20104. Eligibility to Participate.
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§ 20104. Eligibility to Participate.

Funding under any program of the Act shall be provided only to libraries which are physically and administratively located within California and which meet any additional eligibility criteria required for specific program participation.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20105. General Requirements for Participation.
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§ 20105. General Requirements for Participation.

(a) Public Library Participation Authorization. Every public library wishing to participate in any of the programs of the Act must file with the State Board an authorization by the jurisdictional governing body for that library's participation. The authorization must be in the form and manner and be filed by the date specified by the State Board.

(b) Public Library Certification. Upon the authorization by the jurisdictional governing body, the head librarian of each public library wishing to participate in the programs of the Act must file a certification of compliance with provisions of the Act. This certification shall remain in effect until the library jurisdiction no longer complies with the stated provisions. The certification shall specifically include compliance with Education Code sections 18703(c) and 18724(d). If the library or jurisdiction is no longer in compliance, the head librarian shall notify the Board no later than thirty days following such a change in compliance status.

(c) Participation by Libraries other than Public Libraries. The head librarian of such library eligible to participate in any of the programs of the Act and wishing to do so must file with the State Board a notice of its intent to participate and of its agreement to the provisions of the Act and administrative regulations as they apply to the library's participation. This notice shall be filed in such form and manner as specified by the State Board by September 1 of the fiscal year preceding active participation. The agreement shall remain in effect until rescinded by the State Board or the library.

(d) Reports, Applications, and Claims. Any budget documents, reports, applications, and claims for funds pursuant to this Act shall be submitted by participating libraries in such form and manner and by the dates established by the State Board.

(e) No public library participating in the programs of the Act may charge its residents, as defined in section 20203, any fee to obtain a library card nor for services for which it is receiving reimbursement under the California Library Services Act.

(f) The California Library Services Board believes that it is in the best interests of the citizens of California that the information services of public libraries be provided free of charge.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18724 and 18725, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18700, 18701, 18702, 18703, 18710, 18720, 18722, 18723, 18724, 18725, 18726, 18730, 18731, 18740, 18743, 18745, 18746, 18747, 18760, 18761, 18762, 18763, 18764, 18766 and 18767, Education Code.

History

1. New subsections (e) and (f) filed 3-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 10).

2. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20106. Uniform Population Statistics.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D9A7D134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:17.086479+00:00
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§ 20106. Uniform Population Statistics.

Any funds distributed per capita shall be awarded using the most recently published and available combined estimate for cities and counties from the California State Department of Finance.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20107. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D9F5F134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20107. Definitions.

(a) The definitions concerning California Library Services Act components set forth in Education Code section 18710 are hereby incorporated by reference, with additions as noted in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Additions to the regulations hereby incorporated are as follows:

(1) “Board Assistant” means the Administrative Assistant II position designated to the Board.

(2) “Home Library” means the public library within whose taxing area a person resides.

(3) “President” means the elected President of the Board.

(4) “Public library affiliation” means the formal and legal joining to a System (i.e. the obtaining of full System membership status) by a public library not previously a member of any System. A Public Library Affiliation is not considered complete until all necessary local System and jurisdictional agreements have been approved and are in force, and the State Board has approved the affiliation.

(5) “Public library consolidation” means the formal and legal joining of the functions, services, operations, etc. of two or more formerly independent public libraries into a single public library, as defined in Education Code section 18710(f). A Public Library Consolidation is not considered complete until all necessary local jurisdictional agreements have been approved and are in force, and the State Board has approved the consolidation (see Section 20180, below).

(6) “Resource Sharing” refers to the allowed use or application of a resource created, purchased, or leased by one (1) or more participating libraries' with three (3) or more participating libraries.

(7) “System consolidation” means the formal and legal joining of geographic service areas, functions, operations, etc. of two or more formerly separate Systems into a single Cooperative Library System, as defined in Education Code section 18710(c). A System Consolidation is not considered complete until all necessary local System consolidation agreements have been approved and are in force, and until the State Board has approved the consolidation (see Section 20185, below).

(8) “Valid non-resident borrowers card” means a card that is issued free of charge by a public library to a resident of another jurisdiction which maintains a public library, as long as such card meets all of the legal requirements of the issuing library.

(9) “Vice-President” means the elected Vice-President of the Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18700, 18701, 18702, 18703, 18710, 18720, 18722, 18723, 18724, 18725, 18726, 18730, 18731, 18740, 18743, 18745, 18746, 18747, 18760, 18761, 18762, 18763, 18764, 18766 and 18767, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-24-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 43).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(4) filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20116. Officers of the State Board.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DAC7E734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20116. Officers of the State Board.

The State Board shall elect a President and Vice-President. The State Librarian shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State Board.

(a) The State Board shall biennially elect a President and Vice-President at the last regular meeting of every odd numbered calendar year.

(b) Should a vacancy occur in the Office of President or Vice-President, the State Board shall at its next regular meeting elect one of its members to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term.

(c) Duties of President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the State Board, shall execute for the State Board any documents requiring such execution, and shall perform such other duties as the State Board so provides.

(d) Duties of Vice-President. The Vice-President shall in the absence of the President perform any of the duties of President that cannot reasonably await the President's return.

(e) Duties of the Chief Executive Officer.

(1) Make such reports and recommendations to the State Board as he deems desirable and appropriate or as may be required by the State Board.

(2) Administer the provisions of this chapter.

(3) Review all claims to ensure programmatic and technical compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2 (Sections 20116-20134, not consecutive) filed 7-20-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 30).

2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20117. Quorum.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DB139634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:27.851200+00:00
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§ 20117. Quorum.

A quorum for all State Board meetings shall be seven (7) members. The concurrence of 7 of its members shall be necessary to the validity of all actions of the State Board.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20118. Regular Meetings.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DBBE7C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:31.692563+00:00
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§ 20118. Regular Meetings.

(a) Date. Regular meetings of the State Board shall take place at least twice each year.

(b) Place. The tentative time of year and locations for the regular meetings in the forthcoming calendar year shall be determined at the last regular meeting of the calendar year.

(c) Change of date or place. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to prevent the State Board from altering its regular meeting dates or location.

(d) Meeting notice. Notices of regular meetings shall comply with all requirements laid out in Government Code sections 11120-11131.

(e) Any person or organization desiring to receive notice(s) of State Board meetings may email the current Board Assistant or direct the request to: California Library Services Board, State Librarian's Office, California State Library, P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new subsection (a) file 4-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 15).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20119. Notices. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DC02D804C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:36.381684+00:00
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§ 20119. Notices. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20120. Open Meetings of Committees, Commissions, and Advisory Bodies.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DC229534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:39.744482+00:00
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§ 20120. Open Meetings of Committees, Commissions, and Advisory Bodies.

(a) State Board Committees. Meetings of State Board committees composed solely of members of the State Board, created by a formal action of the State Board, shall be open and public.

(b) Advisory Bodies. Unless otherwise provided by law, meetings of any advisory body, or committees or subcommittees thereof, created by statutes or by formal action of the State Board, to advise or report or recommend to the State Board, shall be open and public.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20121. Open Meetings.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DC44C334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:43.334250+00:00
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§ 20121. Open Meetings.

All meetings of the State Board will be open and public except for executive sessions authorized by Government Code Sections 11120-11131.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20122. Special Meetings.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DC6E4434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:47.055579+00:00
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§ 20122. Special Meetings.

Special meetings may be called by the President of the State Board or a majority of the members thereof for any stated purpose. Special meetings shall comply with all special meeting provisions in Government Code sections 11120-11131.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20123. Emergency Meetings and Agenda Items.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DCA18934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:50.870222+00:00
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§ 20123. Emergency Meetings and Agenda Items.

(a) Power. An emergency meeting may be called by the President of the State Board or a majority of the members thereof without providing the notice required by section 20118(d) if there is an unforeseen emergency condition in existence.

(b) Definition. An unforeseen emergency condition exists when there is an immediate threat of adverse effects on the program authorized by the Act of such scope that requires action of the State Board to avert such effects.

(c) Agenda Items. An item may be included on the agenda of any regular meeting if an unforeseen emergency condition exists without the notice required by section 20118(d).

(d) Certification. Concurrence of 7 of the members is required to certify that an emergency condition exists in order to take any action at an emergency meeting or regarding an emergency item.

(e) Notice. If reasonably possible, notice of the emergency item or meeting shall be provided to those so requesting under section 20118(e). Lack of such notice shall not invalidate any action taken on said item or at said meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20124. Agenda.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DCDE9244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:54.544346+00:00
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§ 20124. Agenda.

(a) All matters to be submitted for consideration of the State Board shall be sent to the Board Assistant at least 15 business days preceding a regular meeting of the State Board, by email or by mail at California Library Services Board; California State Library, P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001.

(b) Setting of Agenda. The agenda for regular meetings of the State Board shall be set by the Chief Executive Officer at least 12 business days prior to the meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20125. Speakers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DD0A8444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:22:58.588630+00:00
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§ 20125. Speakers.

(a) Recognition of Speakers. Members of the public or the State Library staff will be recognized by the President to speak at any State Board meeting. All remarks made shall be germane to the business at hand and shall be addressed to the President.

(b) Subject of Remarks. All speakers before the State Board shall confine their remarks to the subject for which they were recognized by the President.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20127. Robert's Rules of Order.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DD403A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:23:02.360476+00:00
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§ 20127. Robert's Rules of Order.

Except where the provisions of the California Library Services Act of 2016 or of these regulations provide to the contrary, or when the State Board determines otherwise, the State Board shall operate under the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20130. Public Hearings.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DD737F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:23:05.992080+00:00
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§ 20130. Public Hearings.

(a) Notice. The State Board may hold a public hearing regarding any matter pending before it, after giving the 45-day notice as required by the California Administrative Procedure Act. Such notice shall include adequate descriptive matter relating to the subjects to be considered in hearing.

(b) Alternative hearing. The State Board may direct that a public hearing be held before staff of the State Library, an advisory commission to the State Board, or a standing or ad hoc committee of the State Board regarding any matter which is, or is likely to be, pending before the State Board.

(c) Speakers.

(1) Notice. Persons wishing to address the State Board on a subject to be considered at a public hearing, should present a request to the Board Assistant four (4) working days in advance of the meeting by email, or in person at the Board Assistant's Office, at the Stanley Mosk Library-Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento California 95814, stating the subject they wish to address, the organization they represent, if any, and the nature of their testimony. Persons wishing to address the Board, who have not presented a request four days in advance, may be heard at the discretion of the presiding officer.

(2) Copies of Statement. The speaker may provide a written copy of his statement to the Board Assistant 24 hours in advance of the hearing.

(3) Public Testimony. At or before the hearing at which oral comments from the public are to be received, the State Board or other hearing body shall determine the total amount of time that will be devoted to hearing such oral comments, and may, at its discretion, determine the time to be allotted to each person or to each side of an issue.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)(1)-(2) filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20131. Waiver by Presiding Officer.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DDA1E234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:23:10.146744+00:00
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§ 20131. Waiver by Presiding Officer.

At any time upon a showing of good cause, the presiding officer of the hearing may waive the requirements of Sections 20130.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 2. California Library Services Board Procedures > § 20134. Public Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DDD52734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:37:25.926558+00:00
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§ 20134. Public Records.

(a) Inspection of Public Records.

(1) Inspection of the original copy of any public record of the State Board (as defined in Government Code sections 6252(d) and 6254) will be permitted during regular office hours of the State Library, Stanley Mosk Library-Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California 95814.

(2) Requests to inspect such records should be filed with the Board Assistant at least five working days prior to the requested date in order to insure availability.

(3) Requests for inspection should be as specific as possible in identifying the records desired.

(4) Original copies of public records shall not be removed from the Stanley Mosk Library-Courts Building.

(b) Obtaining Copies of Public Records.

(1) Requests to obtain copies of public records may be made in person or by mail to the Board Assistant at California Library Services Board, California State Library, P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001.

(2) Such requests should be as specific as possible in identifying the records desired.

(3) Certification of the authenticity of copies may be obtained from the Board Assistant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18720 and 18724, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 3. General Provisions for Systems > § 20135. System Budget Request and Plan of Service.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DE3BB134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20135. System Budget Request and Plan of Service.

Each System participating in programs of the Act shall adopt a System Plan of Service and prepare a budget for carrying out the objectives of the Plan. After approval by the Administrative Council, the System budget request and Plan of Service shall be annually submitted to the State Board by June 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which funds are requested.

(a) Plan of Service. The annual Plan of Service shall describe in the form and manner prescribed by the State Board how the System proposes to carry out the purposes of the Act, and it shall include information relative to the following statements:

(1) A population profile. This shall be no more than three years old, and shall use the most current data available.

(2) A description of the users of the services of the members of the System.

(3) A description of the services provided by the System.

(4) A plan for the use of CLSA funds, listing each of the service(s) in (3) above which the System plans to maintain or improve. Under each such service to be provided or unmet needs to be addressed, the plan shall include:

(A) The user benefit expected.

(B) A brief description of the method by which the benefit will be provided.

(b) Budget. The System budget shall document in the form and manner prescribed by the State Board the dollar amounts to be expended for providing each System service.

(c) In addition, each System shall file by September 1 of each year a report, in the form and manner prescribed by the State Board for the fiscal year just ended, that describes actual accomplishments and expenditures of the System program, compares them with the planned accomplishments and expenditures for the fiscal year reported and includes other appropriate commentary.

(d) Membership and Population Figures. The State Board shall periodically, and at least annually, review and approve the membership and population figures, and determine an appropriate funding formula which shall be uniform statewide.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18710, 18724, 18740, 18746 and 18747, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 3 (Sections 20135-20145, not consecutive) filed 7-20-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 30).

2. Amendment filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 10-23-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 43).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 3-13-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 11).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 3. General Provisions for Systems > § 20136. System Administrative Policy Manual.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DE960634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:28:39.770713+00:00
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§ 20136. System Administrative Policy Manual.

Each System participating in programs of the Act must develop a System Administrative Policy Manual which shall include along with any other items the System finds useful, its policies for:

(a) Receiving and accounting for state and federal funds on behalf of the System.

(b) Employment of System personnel.

(c) Executing the System programs approved by the State Board. Policy manuals shall be in conformity with the California Library Services Act. Policy manuals shall be kept current.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18710, 18740, 18746 and 18747, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (c), relettering subsections and adding Note filed 3-13-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 11).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 3. General Provisions for Systems > § 20140. System Administration.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DED58034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:28:44.553078+00:00
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§ 20140. System Administration.

(a) Cooperative Library Systems. The System Administrative Council shall consist of the head librarian of each jurisdiction in the system. In case of the head librarian's absence, an official delegate or alternate may vote in place of the head librarian. It shall have regular meetings, open and accessible to the public as required in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Govt. Code sections 54950-54963). Information about the meetings of the Council shall be disseminated in such a way and in such languages as the Council determines will most effectively inform the public of the Council's activities. The Council shall provide for the position of a Council Chair-person, and for rotation of that position among the Council members.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18710, 18740 and 18747, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of subsection (b) filed 5-25-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 22).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-13-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 11).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 3. General Provisions for Systems > § 20145. System Advisory Board. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DF08C534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:28:49.004764+00:00
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§ 20145. System Advisory Board. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Section 18747, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 10-23-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 43).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section and amending Note filed 3-13-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20150. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DF547434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:28:53.517948+00:00
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§ 20150. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Section 18741, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 20150 to Section 20151 and new Section 20150 filed 8-9-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 33). For history of former section, see Register 78, No. 23.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

3. Repealer of article 4 filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20151. Local Flexibility. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DF87B944C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:28:58.091401+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20151. Local Flexibility. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 2 (Sections 20150-20195, not consecutive): Section 18720 et seq., Education Code. Issuing agency: California Library Services Board.

History

1. Editorial renumbering and correction of Chapter 2, Subchapter 2 (Register 69, No. 51). For prior history, see Registers 66, Nos. 2 and 32; 68, Nos. 23 and 41; 69, No. 25; 71, No. 1.

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).

3. Repealer of Chapter 2 (Sections 20100-20401, not consecutive) filed 5-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 20).

4. New Chapter 2 (Sections 20150-20195, not consecutive) filed 6-9-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

5. Renumbering of former Section 20151 to Section 20152 and renumbering of former Section 20150 to Section 20151 filed 8-9-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 33).

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20152. Integrated Service Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DFB61C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:02.481206+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20152. Integrated Service Program. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 20151 to Section 20152 filed 8-9-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 33).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20153. Principles. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DFD84A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:07.126708+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20153. Principles. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Section 18741, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 33).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20154. Service Components. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4DFF80744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:12.359523+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20154. Service Components. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18710(h)(s) and 18741, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; designated effective 7-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 24).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20155. General Improvement of Local Reference Service. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E01A3544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:17.005765+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20155. General Improvement of Local Reference Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724 Education Code. Reference: Section 18741, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; designated effective 7-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 24).

2. New subsection (b) filed 8-9-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 33).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20156. Improvement of Reference Service to the Undeserved. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E0414534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:21.113969+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20156. Improvement of Reference Service to the Undeserved. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18710(s) and 18741, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; designated effective 7-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 24).

2. New subsections (b) and (c) filed 8-9-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 33).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20157. Interlibrary Reference. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E06AC634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:25.255152+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20157. Interlibrary Reference. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18710(h), 18726 and 18741, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; designated effective 7-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 24).

2. New subsection (b) filed 10-17-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 43).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20158. Allowance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E0944734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:29.303232+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20158. Allowance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724(d) and 18741(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; designated effective 7-1-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 24).

2. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20160. Special Requirements for 1978/79 and 1979/80 Allowance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E0B8E634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:33.341721+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20160. Special Requirements for 1978/79 and 1979/80 Allowance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18700-18767, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20161. Requirements for Allowance for Years Following 1979/80. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E0E26734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:37.656210+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20161. Requirements for Allowance for Years Following 1979/80. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18741, 18745-18748, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-13-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 15).

2. Repealer filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 4. System Reference [Repealed] > § 20162. Single Library Systems. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E1245234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:41.928714+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20162. Single Library Systems. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Section 18741, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 5-25-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 22).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 5. Consolidations and Affiliations > § 20180. Public Library Consolidations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E174E314C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:45.756018+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20180. Public Library Consolidations.

(a) If any two or more contiguous jurisdictions operating public libraries wish to consolidate their libraries into a single library agency, a joint notice of intent signed by the head librarians of the consolidating jurisdictions must be filed with the State Board no later than September 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date for consolidation. Authorizations to consolidate, approved by the governing body of each consolidating jurisdiction, and a joint plan for provision of consolidated services, signed by the head librarians, must be filed with the State Board no later than June 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date of the consolidation.

(b) The State Board's approval of requests for library consolidation shall be based on its determination that the consolidation provides a more effective means of carrying out the purposes of the Act than would be the case if the consolidation did not occur.

(c) A public library consolidation approved by the State Board will be considered effective beginning July 1 of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which the consolidation authorizations are filed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724 and 18726, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 5. Consolidations and Affiliations > § 20185. System Consolidations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E1C57434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:50.096475+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20185. System Consolidations.

(a) If any two or more Systems whose borders are contiguous wish to consolidate, a joint notice of intent, approved by the Administrative Councils of the consolidating systems, must be filed with the State Board no later than September 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date of consolidation. System participation authorizations approved by the jurisdictional governing body of each of the System's member libraries, and a new system plan of Service and budget, must be filed with the State Board no later than June 1 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the effective date of consolidation.

(b) The State Board's approval of requests for System consolidation shall be based on its determination that the consolidation provides a more effective way of carrying out the purposes of the Act than would be the case if the consolidation did not occur.

(c) A system consolidation approved by the State Board will be considered effective beginning July 1 of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which the consolidation authorizations are filed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724 and 18726, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 5).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 5-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 5. Consolidations and Affiliations > § 20190. Public Library Affiliation with an Existing System.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E2112334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:54.141600+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20190. Public Library Affiliation with an Existing System.

(a) If any jurisdiction, not previously a member of any System, joins a System with borders contiguous to the jurisdiction, the administrative body of the System shall file a notice of intent and the jurisdictional governing body of the affiliating library shall file an affiliation authorization with the State Board.

(b) The State Board's approval of requests for affiliation shall be based on its determination that the proposed membership is at least as effective a way of carrying out the purposes of the Act as would be the case if the membership were with a System other than the one joined.

(c) An affiliation will be considered effective beginning July 1 of the fiscal year immediately following the fiscal year in which the affiliation authorization is filed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724 and 18726, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and new subsection (c) filed 12-5-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 49).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and repealing subsections (a)(1)-(4) filed 9-25-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 5. Consolidations and Affiliations > § 20192. Public Library Withdrawal from System Membership.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E2530E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:29:57.838521+00:00
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§ 20192. Public Library Withdrawal from System Membership.

(a) If a member library does not retain its membership in any System participating in the programs of the Act, the System shall notify the State Board no later than three months preceding the beginning of the fiscal year in which the withdrawal takes effect.

(b) Any System failing to provide the notice required in Section 20192(a) may be required to return to the State Board any funds allocated to it on the basis of the withdrawing library's membership, if the Chief Executive Officer determines that such funds would not have been allocated had the required notice been provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724(b) and 18726(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 5. Consolidations and Affiliations > § 20195. Public Library Change of System Membership.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E2976A14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:02.059385+00:00
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§ 20195. Public Library Change of System Membership.

If any jurisdiction at present or previously a member of a System which has received state funds pursuant to that jurisdiction's membership, wishes to join another System instead, and if the library and the System it proposes to join wish to receive state funds pursuant to that jurisdiction's membership under Article 5 of the Act, the governing body of the jurisdiction and the administrative body of the System it proposes to join shall file a joint notice of intent with the State Board. The notice shall be filed by September 1 of the year preceding any July 1 of the first full fiscal year for which state funds pursuant to the new membership are requested. The State Board shall approve all appropriate state fund payments to the System under Article 5 of the Act only if it determines that the new membership results in a more effective statewide method of carrying out the purposes of the Act than would be the case if the jurisdiction retained or resumed the System membership it had previously. If the State Board does not make such a determination in favor of the new membership, then the new System's funding under Article 5 of the Act shall be calculated on the basis of the System comprising only those public library jurisdictions whose membership is approved.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20200. Scope.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E2D6E434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:05.492699+00:00
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§ 20200. Scope.

Except where otherwise specified, the regulations contained in the Article apply both to Education Code Section 18731 (Universal Borrowing) and Education Code Section 18743 (Equal Access) of the Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference for Article 6 (Sections 20200-20217, not consecutive): Chapter 4 (Section 18700, et seq. ) of Part 11, Education Code. Issuing agency: California Library Services Board.

History

1. New Article 6 (Sections 20200-20217, not consecutive) filed 7-20-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20203. Residency.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E3473234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:09.583390+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20203. Residency.

For purposes of this Article, each resident of the State shall be deemed to have a single legal residency, which shall entitle them to resident library services of the jurisdiction in which they reside, and such services shall not be reimbursable under this Article. In determining the places of residency, the following rules as provided in Government Code section 244 shall be observed:

(a) It is the place where one remains when not called elsewhere for labor or other special or temporary purpose, and to which one returns in seasons of repose.

(b) There can be only one residence.

(c) A residence cannot be lost until another is gained.

(d) The residence of the parent with whom an unmarried minor child maintains their place of abode is the residence of such unmarried minor child.

(e) A married person shall have the right to retain their legal residence in the State notwithstanding the legal residence or domicile of their spouse.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18702, 18710, 18724 and 18731, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20204. Loans to Eligible Non-Resident Borrowers.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E39A3434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:13.327541+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20204. Loans to Eligible Non-Resident Borrowers.

(a) Public libraries participating in direct loan programs under this Act, shall not charge any fee to non-residents for borrowing privileges.

(b) Reserves and interlibrary loan requests shall be accepted by the participating public library under the same rules and policies applied to local residents.

(c) All procedures governing registration of borrowers shall apply equally to residents and non-residents.

(d) All materials normally loaned by a participating public library are available for loan to non-residents under the same rules and policies applied to local residents.

(e) All loan and return rules governing circulation apply equally to residents and non-residents. If overdue materials are returned to a library other than the library from which borrowed, fines may be paid to and retained by the library to which the return is made. Payments for lost or damaged material are payable to the lending library, and are to be forwarded by the library to which payment is made.

(f) Special loan privileges extended by the participating public library to teachers and other groups within its jurisdiction need not be extended beyond the jurisdiction.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20205. Non-Resident Borrower Eligibility.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E3D9AE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:16.753316+00:00
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§ 20205. Non-Resident Borrower Eligibility.

An eligible non-resident borrower must be a resident of California,

(a) Hold a valid borrowers card issued by their home library, or

(b) Hold or obtain a valid non-resident borrowers card issued by any California public library, or

(c) Hold a valid state borrowers identification card issued by any California public library;

(d) And present any additional identification normally required by a library of its own residents.

(e) Nothing in this section shall prevent the issuing of a non-resident card or charging of fees to a resident of another state, except that loans to such non-residents shall not be counted as reimbursable transactions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18702, 18710, 18724 and 18731, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and new Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20206. Valid Identification.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E40CF334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:20.282498+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20206. Valid Identification.

The lending library must be supplied with the name and current address of the borrower and the name of the library jurisdiction in which the borrower maintains his or her legal residency.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20210. Exchange of Local Funds Prohibited.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E427CE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:23.783275+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20210. Exchange of Local Funds Prohibited.

Libraries participating in direct loan programs authorized by the Act, shall not charge other jurisdictions for borrowing privileges extended to their residents, except that contracts for loan or other services provided within a defined geographic area by a library jurisdiction to residents of another jurisdiction not served by their library jurisdiction are not prohibited. Persons served under such contracts are to be registered as residents of the jurisdiction providing the contract service.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20211. Maintenance of Local Service Standards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E442A934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:27.784119+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20211. Maintenance of Local Service Standards.

It is the intent of this Article that local service standards be maintained:

(a) Extension of borrowing privileges by libraries to non-residents, should not adversely affect the level of service provided by the home library to its own residents.

(b) No library jurisdiction may reduce or fail to maintain or improve the level of service to its residents for the purpose of placing undue reliance on the library services of neighboring library jurisdictions.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20215. Reimbursement for Net Direct Loans. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E45D8434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:30:31.566148+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20215. Reimbursement for Net Direct Loans. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20216. Reporting Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E475EE44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20216. Reporting Requirements. [Repealed]

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History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 6. Direct Loans > § 20217. Reimbursable Costs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E495AB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20217. Reimbursable Costs. [Repealed]

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History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 7. Communication and Delivery > § 20235. Definition of Reporting Terms.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E4DEE934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20235. Definition of Reporting Terms.

In complying with the reporting requirements of Section 20135 each system shall report the following items using the following definitions with respect to the communication, delivery, and resource sharing programs:

(a) “Message” means the transmission of a discrete body of information from one library to another by means of a telecommunications system to a single individual or institutional addressee. Many separate items of information may be contained in a single message. The same body of information transmitted to several addressees at physically distinct locations constitutes several, not one, messages. Written information physically conveyed by delivery van, U.S. Mail, or other courier services is not considered a “message” for communications and delivery reporting purposes.

(b) “Item delivered” means the physical removal of a discrete item from one library to another by means of a delivery van, U.S. Mail, courier service, or other delivery system or the delivery of digital materials. Reasonable judgement shall be exercised in determining particular “items” status (e.g., a carton containing 10,000 brochures is one -- not 10,000 items).

(c) “Frequency/schedule of delivery service” means that specific (daily, twice weekly, weekly, etc.) frequency of delivery service received by member libraries. If not all members receive the same frequency of delivery service the number of member libraries served on each differing schedule must be reported.

(d) “Other” means that when a system employs communications, delivery methods, or shared resources, other than those specifically cited on the standard reporting forms, the system must specify the method(s) employed and separately account for the message or delivery volume for each such method. The System must describe the communication, delivery method, or shared resource and the outcome of providing it.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724 and 18745, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Article 7 (Sections 20251-20265, not consecutive) to Article 8 (Sections 20251-20265, not consecutive) and new Article 7 (Section 20235) filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 78, No. 30.

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (b) and (d) and amendment of Note filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 7. Communication and Delivery > § 20236. Inclusion.
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§ 20236. Inclusion.

Unless otherwise prohibited by Education Code sections 18745-18746, intra-system communication, delivery and resource sharing includes the acquisition or maintenance of technology or digital transmission products required to locate, create, or make accessible digital, virtual, or electronic material, which may also include telecommunication equipment and its installation along with service fees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18724, Education Code. Reference: Sections 18724, 18745 and 18746, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 8. Interlibrary Loans [Repealed] > § 20251. Scope. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E567A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20251. Scope. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited and Reference for Article 7 (Sections 20251-20265, not consecutive): Chapter 4 (Section 18700, et seq. ) of Part 11, Education Code. Issuing agency: California Library Services Board.

History

1. Renumbering of former Article 7 (Sections 20251-20265, not consecutive) to Article 8 (Sections 20251-20265, not consecutive) filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 78, No. 30.

2. Repealer of article 8 (sections 20251-20265) and section filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 8. Interlibrary Loans [Repealed] > § 20252. Intent. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E58EB134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20252. Intent. [Repealed]

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History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 8. Interlibrary Loans [Repealed] > § 20255. Eligibility. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E5ABFD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20255. Eligibility. [Repealed]

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History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 8. Interlibrary Loans [Repealed] > § 20257. Reimbursable Transaction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E5C94934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:00.539964+00:00
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§ 20257. Reimbursable Transaction. [Repealed]

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History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 8. Interlibrary Loans [Repealed] > § 20260. Reimbursable Costs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E5E42444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:04.559945+00:00
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§ 20260. Reimbursable Costs. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. California Library Services > Article 8. Interlibrary Loans [Repealed] > § 20265. Participation Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E603E144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:08.251654+00:00
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§ 20265. Participation Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 10-22-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 2. Library of California [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 2, Ch. 1, Subch. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8E5ED7634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. New subchapter 2 (articles 1-7, sections 20300-20332), article 1 (sections 20300-20301) filed 5-8-2000; operative 6-7-2000 (Register 2000, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subchapter 2 (articles 1-7, sections 20300-20332) filed 3-13-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 1. Library Services Provided by the State > Subchapter 3. Library Services for the Blind > § 20400. Toll-Free Telephone Service.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E64D1F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20400. Toll-Free Telephone Service.

(a) State funds for toll-free telephone service for registered patrons of the federally designated regional libraries for the blind and physically handicapped shall be used as follows:

(1) The regional library shall make available toll-free telephone service 24 hours a day to registered patrons of the regional library.

(2) Patrons of a regional library shall not use the toll-free telephone service for ordinary requests. For example, the toll-free number shall not be used to submit requests from a new reading list.

(3) The regional library shall acquire a tape recorder to allow patrons to leave messages after normal working hours. Normal working hours are defined as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

(4) The regional library shall submit a claim for reimbursement of the billed costs of toll-free telephone service to the California State Library.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19325, Education Code. Reference: Section 19325, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter (Sections 20300-20354) and new Chapter 3 (Section 20400) filed 2-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 8). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 29; 79, No. 15; 79, No. 11; 77, No. 22; and 71, No. 11.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Board > Article 1. General Provisions > § 20410. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E6E6EE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 20410. Definitions.

(a) Addition/renovation. “Addition/renovation” means a project which adds new square footage to an existing public library in conjunction with remodeling that existing public library building.

(b) Applicant. “Applicant” means a local jurisdiction as defined under Education Code sections 19956 and 19961 which is eligible for and in the process of making application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act funds.

(c) Appraised value. The “appraised value” means the value of land, an existing building or any other improvements as determined by a certified appraisal performed within one year prior to the date of the State Librarian's deadline for application.

(d) Built-in equipment. “Built-in equipment” means equipment which is constructed as part of the building which is not detachable and therefore not removable from the building or grounds.

(e) Completion of the public library project. “Completion of the public library project” means the completion of the construction contract and the receipt by the applicant of the final state payment of funds.

(f) Conversion. “Conversion” means a project which converts by remodeling an existing building, not currently used for public library purposes, into a public library building.

(g) Eligible project costs. “Eligible project costs” are costs authorized in Education Code sections 19957, 19962(d) and 19963. The terms “eligible project costs” and “eligible project expenditures” are used synonymously.

(h) Eligible projected construction cost. “Eligible projected construction cost” means:

(1) for the remodeling portion of conversion, addition/renovation or remodeling projects: the projected construction costs limited specifically to the purposes of energy conservation, providing access for the disabled, and rehabilitation of existing facilities to bring them into compliance with current health and safety requirements established by State Statutes, State Building Codes and local building codes for public facilities;

(2) for new construction: those construction contract costs which are derived by calculating the normal public construction costs in the applicant's area (See section 20418(c)(1)-(7)).

(i) Excessive. “Excessive” means going beyond the limits of what is customary. The State Librarian shall be the sole judge of the limits of what is customary with respect to public library construction projects.

(j) Fastened to the structure. “Fastened to the structure” means bolted, screwed, or welded to the structure of the building or otherwise permanently attached to the building.

(k) Library building program. The “library building program” means a document which provides the analysis of the need for the library project and defines the specific space requirements for a new or improved library building in a manner specified in Appendix 3.

(l) Local matching funds. “Local matching funds” means 35 percent of the eligible project costs.

(m) New construction. “New construction” means the construction of new building square footage for:

(1) a totally new library building, or

(2) an addition to an existing library building, or

(3) an addition to an existing building which is being converted to a library building.

(n) Project. “Project” means a new construction or remodeling project for purposes authorized under Education Code section 19957.

(o) Projected construction cost. “Projected construction cost” means the projected cost of the construction contract for the library project estimated by architects and engineers licensed to practice in the State of California.

(p) Qualified library consultant. “Qualified library consultant” means a person who:

(1) possesses a Masters in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent 5th year degree in library science,

(2) has acted as a consultant to provide at least five of any of the services specified in section 20414(1)(4)(A) through (E). for at least five different library projects within the last ten years, and

(3) has provided the services as an independent contractor, or as the employee of an organization involved with the administration of public libraries.

(q) Remodeling. “Remodeling” means any form of renovation or rehabilitation of an existing facility. The three terms, remodeling, renovation and rehabilitation are used synonymously.

(r) State matching funds. “State matching funds” means 65 percent of the eligible project costs.

(s) Supplemental funds. “Supplemental funds” means any additional local funds above and beyond the eligible project costs which are directly related to the library construction project and are required for the completion of the library construction project.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19952, 19956, 19957, 19958, 19961, 19962, 19963, 19964, 19966 and 19967 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

2. Editorial renumbering of Division 1, Chapter 24 (sections 20000-20400) to Division 2, Chapter 1, and editorial renumbering of former Division 2, Chapter 1 (Sections 20410-20426) to new Division 2, Chapter 2 (Register 2001, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Board > Article 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Program > § 20412. Eligibility for Grants.
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§ 20412. Eligibility for Grants.

(a) Joint Powers Agreements (JPA). Grants shall be available to applicants participating in joint powers agreements as long as each party of the JPA is an eligible grant recipient as defined in Education Code section 19956.

(b) Official library service area populations of the project. For the purpose of making application for state funds from the California Library Construction and Renovation Board for a public library construction project, when providing the current (1990) and projected (2010) population of the library service area, the applicant shall only count the people residing:

(1) within the official legal boundaries of the applicant, and

(2) within the service area of the proposed project, but

(3) exclude all people living within the boundaries of other special district, county, or city library service areas, for which there is no library service contract with the applicant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19956, 19961 and 19966 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Board > Article 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Program > § 20414. Purposes of Grants.
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§ 20414. Purposes of Grants.

(a) Allowance for art works. Any work of art which is acquired as an eligible project cost shall be fastened to the structure of the library building or otherwise permanently attached to the grounds.

(b) Acquisition of a prefabricated or existing building

(1) A local jurisdiction may acquire, through purchase or donation, a prefabricated building or an existing building for the purpose of converting it to a public library.

(2) The eligible cost of the building shall be determined in the following ways:

(A) If the building will be purchased by the applicant after the State Librarian's deadline for application, either the purchase price or the appraised value of the building shall be an eligible cost for the library project;

(B) If the building has already been purchased by the applicant prior to the State Librarian's deadline for application, the appraised value of the building shall be an eligible cost for the library project;

(C) If the building has been or will be donated to the applicant, the appraised value of the building shall be an eligible cost for the library project.

(3) In the case (A), where the purchase price of the building is used for the eligible cost, the applicant shall provide documentation acceptable to the State Librarian demonstrating proof of the purchase price paid for the building. In case (A), the choice between the use of either the purchase price or the appraised value of the building shall be at the option of the applicant.

(4) A building shall be considered acquired by the applicant on the date the title to the building has been transferred to and recorded in the name of the applicant.

(c) Rejection or the application for conversion of an existing building. The State Librarian may reject an application for the purchase of an existing building, if the State Librarian finds the existing building to be unsuitable for conversion to a public library because of:

(1) poor structural condition,

(2) presence of toxic materials,

(3) building conditions which limit effective library service,

(4) inappropriate location to serve as a public library,

(5) conversion costs in excess of the normal public construction cost inthe applicant's area for new construction, or

(6) excessive costs of site acquisition, demolition or development.

(d) Rejection of the application for additional renovation because of the existing library facility. The State Librarian may reject an application for an addition/renovation project, if the State Librarian finds that the existing building is unsuitable for renovation because of:

(1) poor structural condition,

(2) presence of toxic materials,

(3) building conditions which limit effective library service,

(4) inappropriate location to continue serving as a public library, or

(5) renovation costs in excess of the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area for new construction.

(e) Multipurpose buildings. A “multipurpose project” means a project which results in a multi-use facility for which part of the use is for the delivery of public library services. The applicant shall determine the total and eligible project costs for that portion of the multipurpose project that is dedicated solely to the delivery of public library services. The architect shall provide a cost analysis comparing the budget of the multipurpose project as a whole with the budget of the library portion of the project.

(f) Land ownership. The applicant may apply for state funds if the applicant owns the proposed library site or shall acquire the site as part of the project. If ownership of the library site is not in the name of the applicant, the applicant may apply for state funds only if the applicant obtains an option to purchase the site, or a lease or lease-purchase agreement for a period of not less than 20 years following completion of the project, or the useful life of the building, whichever is longer. The lease or lease purchase agreement may contain a provision that makes the performance of the agreement contingent upon funding of the project by the California Library Construction and Renovation Board.

(g) Acquisition of a site.

(1) A local jurisdiction may acquire land for the purpose of building a public library facility, by:

(A) purchase,

(B) donation,

(C) lease, or

(D) lease-purchase agreement.

(2) The eligible cost of the land for the library project's site shall be determined in the following ways:

(A) If the land will be purchased by the applicant after the State Librarian's deadline for application, either the purchase price or the appraised value of the land shall be an eligible cost for the library project;

(B) If the land has already been purchased by the applicant within three years of the State Librarian's deadline for application, either the purchase price or the appraised value of the land shall be an eligible cost for the library project;

(C) If the land has already been purchased by the applicant prior to three years from the State Librarian's deadline for applicant, the appraised value of the land shall be an eligible cost for the library project;

(D) If the land has been or will be donated to the applicant, the appraised value of the land shall be an eligible cost for the library project.

(3) In cases (A) and (B), where the purchase price of the land is used for the eligible cost, the applicant shall provide documentation acceptable to the State Librarian demonstrating proof of the purchase price paid for the land. In cases (A) and (B), the choice between the use of either the purchase price or the appraised value of the land shall be at the option of the applicant.

(4) The value of land, which has been acquired through a lease or a lease-purchase agreement, shall not be an eligible cost.

(5) The value of land, already owned by the applicant and dedicated to the operation of an existing public library, shall not be an eligible cost.

(6) Land shall be considered acquired by the applicant on the date the title to the land has been transferred to and recorded in the name of the applicant.

(h) Rejection of the application because of the site. The State Librarian may reject an application, if the State Librarian finds that the proposed site has:

(1) excessive acquisition costs,

(2) title restrictions that adversely effect the state's interest in the site,

(3) limited vehicular accessibility, in terms of traffic volume on roads or streets, or parking capacity for the library building,

(4) inappropriate geographical location within the library service area,

(5) excessive site development costs,

(6) excessive demolition costs,

(7) limited lot size or poor configuration,

(8) location in a 100-year flood plain, or

(9) non-compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(i) Site development and demolition. Site development and demolition costs associated with the project are eligible project costs, but shall be directly related to the construction of the library facility. Eligible site development and demolition costs shall be limited to work performed within the legal boundaries of the library project's site, except in the case of utilities, paving, curbs or gutters which may extend 100 feet beyond the legal boundaries of the site if the work is required to tie-in the library with existing utilities and roads.

(j) Remodeling. General remodeling of an existing building is not an eligible project cost. Only remodeling limited specifically to the purposes of energy conservation, providing access for the disabled, and rehabilitation of existing facilities to bring them into compliance with current health and safety requirements for public facilities is an eligible project cost. This applies to the remodeling of any facility, including existing library buildings, existing library buildings which are being expanded, or existing buildings which are being converted into a library building.

(k) Architects and engineers.

(1) Payment of fees for any work related to the library construction project performed by architects and engineers is an eligible project cost.

(2) “Architects and engineers” means a person required to be certified or licensed by either the State Board of Architectural Examiners, State Board of Landscape Architects, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, or the State Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists, and who possesses a current and valid license or certificate from that body.

(l) Other design professionals. Payment of fees for any work related to the library project performed by other design professionals is an eligible project cost. “Other design professionals” means:

(1) Interior designers employed to design furnishings and equipment, provide floor layouts, write specifications, and otherwise develop contract documents and supervise the bidding of furnishings and equipment for the interiors contract or portion of the general contract for the library construction project;

(2) Construction cost estimators employed to provide project cost estimates;

(3) Asbestos consultants registered by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) who are employed to perform asbestos surveys and asbestos abatement contract administration;

(4) Qualified library consultants providing:

(A) public library needs assessments,

(B) public library facility master plans,

(C) public library site studies,

(D) public library building programs, and

(E) public library architectural plans reviews.

(m) Ineligible purposes. Project costs which are ineligible also means, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Costs associated with construction administration or project management performed by the local public works department of the applicant, or by individuals who are not licensed architects, engineers or other design professionals as specified in Education Code section 19957;

(2) Costs associated with the performance of appraisals;

(3) Costs associated with the performance of an audit;

(4) Costs associated with the acquisition of land by use of a lease or lease-purchase agreement

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19957, 19958, 19962, 19963, 19964 and 19967 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Board > Article 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Program > § 20416. Matching Funds.
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§ 20416. Matching Funds.

(a) Resolution certifying the project budge the local funding commitment, supplemental funds and the application

(1) The governing body of the applicant shall certify by resolution the following:

(A) the project budget contained in the application (See section 20418(e) and application form section entitled “Library Project Budget”),

(B) the commitment of local matching funds,

(C) the applicant's ability to finance the supplemental funds necessary to complete the project in a timely manner (See section 20418(d)),

(D) that local matching and supplemental funds will be available when needed to meet the project's cash flow requirements (See section 20418(d)),

(E) the accuracy and truthfulness of all information contained in the application form (See section 20420(e)), and

(F) a commitment to operate the completed facility and provide direct public library service, unless the facility shall be operated by a jurisdiction other than the applicant (See section 20424(a)).

(2) The resolution shall be supported by official action taken at an open meeting of the governing body of the applicant and duly recorded in the minutes of that meeting. The resolution shall be signed by the duly elected head of the jurisdiction and notarized or validated by the affixing of the official seal of the clerk of the jurisdiction. The resolution shall be submitted with the application prior to the State Librarian's deadline for application. An application submitted without the resolution shall be deemed ineligible by the State Librarian.

(3) Private funds from donations, gifts or foundations which are identified as such in the library project budget section of the application form shall be deposited in a fund account under the complete control of the applicant prior to the State Librarian's deadline for applications. An account statement bearing on its face an original signature of the applicant's fiscal officer and a statement certifying the necessary account balance from private sources and the applicant's control over the account, shall be submitted with the application prior to the State Librarian's deadline for applications.

(b) In-kind expenditures or donations. In-kind expenditures or donations of materials, labor, equipment, works of art, articles or services of value of any kind shall not qualify as matching funds, and shall not be counted as eligible project costs.

(c) Land credit.

(1) The State Librarian shall allow credit for all land already acquired by the applicant, which has not been rejected by the State Librarian as a library site, except:

(A) land already owned by the applicant and dedicated to the operation of an existing public library;

(B) land not owned by the applicant, but secured by a lease or lease-purchase agreement.

(2) The credit allowance for land purchased by the applicant prior to three years of the State Librarian's deadline for applications shall be the appraised value of the land for the library project.

(3) The credit allowance for land purchased by the applicant for the library project within three years of the State Librarian's deadline for applications shall be the purchase price paid by the applicant for the land or the appraised value of the land.

(4) No credit allowance shall be made for land which will be purchased by the applicant after the State Librarian's deadline for application (See section 20414(g)(2)(A)).

(5) The credit allowance for land which has been donated to the applicant prior to the State Librarian's deadline for applications shall be the appraised value of the land for the library project.

(6) No credit allowance shall be made for land which will be donated to the applicant after the State Librarian's deadline for application (See section 20414(g)(2)(D)).

(7) No credit allowance shall be made for land which has been acquired through a lease or a lease purchase agreement.

(8) No credit allowance shall be made for land which is already owned by the applicant and dedicated to the operation of an existing public library.

(d) Appraisal.

(1) For the purpose of determining the appraised value of land or a building, a certified appraisal shall be obtained by the applicant and submitted with the application prior to the State Librarian's deadline for applications.

(2) A “certified appraisal” means conformance with the requirements of the Lancaster-Montoya Appraisal Act (Civil Code sections 1922 to 1922.14).

(3) The appraiser performing the certified appraisal shall be a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, or the Appraisal Institute and carry the MAI designation, or a member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and carry the SREA designation.

(4) The appraiser shall be an independent contractor, and not an employee or agent of the applicant or the seller of the proposed library site.

(5) If the certified appraisal is contested by either the State Librarian or the applicant, one or more additional certified appraisals shall be obtained by the applicant and the difference in the appraisals shall be resolved with a determination of land value made by the Office of Real Estate and Design Services in the Department of General Services for the State of California.

(e) Furnishings credit. Cash expenditures, not to exceed 10 percent of the eligible project costs, for furnishings required to make the facility fully operable may be credited towards the 35 percent matching funds requirement.

(f) Architectural plans credit.

(1) The State Librarian shall give credit for architectural plans and drawings developed solely for the public library project for which application is being made. The plans and drawings shall have been created by an architect or engineer licensed to practice in the State of California. The combined credit and eligible cost for architectural plans and drawings shall not exceed twelve percent of the construction cost of the project.

(2) “Architectural plans and drawings” means, and is limited to, any of the following documents necessary for the design of the public library building:

(A) conceptual plans and drawings,

(B) schematic plans and drawings,

(C) preliminary or design development plans and drawings, and

(D) final working drawings and specifications, commonly referred to as contract documents.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19957, 19961, 19962, 19964 and 19967 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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§ 20418. Normal Public Construction Costs and Excessive Costs.

(a) Architect's projected construction cost estimate and conceptual plans.A projected construction cost estimate for a conversion, addition/renovation, remodeling or new project shall be provided by architects and engineers. Conceptual plans shall be submitted justifying the architectural and engineering estimate of the projected construction cost. The normal public construction costs in the applicant's area shall be determined using the methods specified in sections 20418(b)(1)-(4) for remodeling and sections 20418(c)(1)-(7) for new construction.

(b) Normal public construction costs in the applicants area for remodeling.

(1) The normal public construction costs in the applicant's area for the remodeling portion of conversion, addition/renovation or remodeling projects shall be only the eligible construction project costs portion of the projected construction cost estimate provided by architects and engineers. In addition to the projected construction cost estimate, architects and engineers shall also provide the eligible projected construction cost estimate for the remodeling portion of conversion, addition/renovation or remodeling projects.

(2) Remodeling, conversion, and addition/renovation projects shall submit:

(A) An engineering study performed by a licensed engineer which assesses the structural integrity of the existing building; and

(B) An asbestos survey which determines the presence of asbestos containing materials in the building and provides an initial cost estimate for the safe removal or abatement of the materials. The building survey for asbestos containing materials shall be performed by an asbestos consultant registered with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA); and

(C) For energy conservation projects, an energy audit performed by a licensed engineer shall be submitted; and

(D) For projects which involve rehabilitation for health and safety purposes, the architect shall cite specific sections of State Statutes, State Building Codes and local building codes which demonstrate that the existing building is in need of rehabilitation for health and safety purposes.

(3) For remodeling and conversion projects, an eligible contingency not to exceed twenty percent of the eligible projected construction cost for remodeling may be utilized in the project budget.

(4) For addition/renovation projects, an eligible contingency not to exceed fifteen percent of the eligible projected construction cost of the new construction, and an eligible contingency not to exceed twenty percent of the eligible projected construction cost for remodeling, may be utilized in the project budget.

(c) Normal public construction costs in the applicant's area for new construction.

(1) For new construction, the calculation of the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area shall be based on the current (1991) cost of public library buildings, which shall be $115.20 per square foot. This figure does not include costs for land acquisition, site development, demolition, works of art, shelving and built-in equipment, or movable furnishings and equipment.

(2) The current cost shall be modified utilizing the following “California Locality Adjustment Table by County.” The current cost figure is multiplied by the factor in the adjustment table to obtain the locally adjusted cost of public library buildings.

California Locality Adjustment Table by County

	County	Multiplier Factor	

	Alameda	1.35	
	Alpine	1.20	
	Amador	1.19	
	Butte	1.14	
	Calaveras	1.11	
	Colusa	1.14	
	Contra Costa	1.30	
	Del Norte	1.15	
	El Dorado	1.20	
	Fresno	1.19	
	Glenn	1.14	
	Humboldt	1.15	
	Imperial	1.17	
	Inyo	1.21	
	Kern	1.17	
	Kings	1.19	
	Lake	1.14	
	Lassen	1.11	
	Los Angeles	1.27	
	Madera	1.11	
	Marin	1.31	
	Mariposa	1.13	
	Mendocino	1.14	
	Merced	1.12	
	Modoc	1.11	
	Mono	1.20	
	Monterey	1.26	
	Napa	1.22	
	Nevada	1.18	
	Orange	1.29	
	Placer	1.20	
	Plumas	1.14	
	Riverside	1.23	
	Sacramento	1.21	
	San Benito	1.26	
	San Bernardino	1.23	
	San Diego	1.18	
	San Francisco	1.39	
	San Joaquin	1.19	
	San Luis Obispo	1.15	
	San Mateo	1.33	
	Santa Barbara	1.25	
	Santa Clara	1.29	
	Santa Cruz	1.22	
	Shasta	1.11	
	Sierra	1.18	
	Siskiyou	1.11	
	Solano	1.23	
	Sonoma	1.22	
	Stanislaus	1.11	
	Sutter	1.13	
	Tehama	1.11	
	Trinity	1.11	
	Tulare	1.13	
	Tuolumne	1.12	
	Ventura	1.24	
	Yolo	1.14	
	Yuba	1.13	

(3) The locally adjusted cost shall then be increased by ⅓ percent per month for each month from the State Librarian's deadline for application until the anticipated date of construction bids for the project. This figure shall be the eligible projected construction cost. This figure, or a lesser amount, shall be utilized as the normal construction cost in the applicant's area unless justification for a higher figure can be made based upon recent local bidding experience.

(4) At the applicant's option, this eligible projected construction cost figure may be increased by averaging the construction contract costs for a minimum of three comparable public construction projects bid within two years of the State Librarian's deadline for application. If three comparable public construction project bids cannot be found within two years of the State Librarian's deadline for application, this locally determined comparable cost approach cannot be utilized by the applicant.

(5) “Comparable public construction projects” shall be post offices, museums, courthouses, city halls, auditoriums, community college and public libraries, senior citizens centers, public schools and recreation centers.

(6) The locally determined comparable cost figure shall be averaged with the eligible projected construction cost to obtain the revised eligible projected construction cost figure, which shall be considered to be the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area.

(7) For projects with new construction, an eligible contingency not to exceed fifteen percent of the eligible projected construction cost may be utilized in the project budget.

(d) Certification of excessive costs. For projects where the projected construction cost exceeds the eligible projected construction cost, the applicant shall provide certification in the form of a resolution demonstrating the capability to finance the supplemental funds necessary to construct the project at the higher cost (See section 20416 (a)). The resolution shall also guarantee that the required local matching and supplemental funds necessary to complete the project at the level stated in the project budget will be made available for the project in a timely manner.

(e) Project budget. The project budget shall include all expenditures for eligible project costs, as well as any other capital outlay expenditures directly related to the library construction project. In addition, the project budget shall show the sources of all funding including state matching, local matching, and local supplemental funding. The project budget, specified in the library project budget section of the application, shall be certified by resolution of the governing body of the applicant (See section 20416. (a)).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19957, 19962, 19963 and 19964 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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§ 20420. Application for Grants.

(a) Minimum local matching requirement. To be eligible for state matching funds, the minimum eligible project cost shall be at least $53,846, and the applicant shall provide at least $18,846 in local matching funds and request not less than $35,000 in state matching funds.

(b) Construction bids already advertised. If construction bids have been submitted prior to six months before the State Librarian's deadline for application, and all bids were formally rejected resulting in no contract award, the project may be submitted during the grant application process.

(c) Application forms.

(1) Each applicant may make a preliminary application on the form shown in Appendix I entitled “Pre-application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds.” If an applicant makes a pre-application, the State Librarian shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the proposal and notify the applicant of the competitiveness of the project.

(2) Each applicant shall make a formal application for state funds on the form shown in Appendix 2 entitled “Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds” and provide a library building program using the outline shown in Appendix 3 entitled “Outline of Requirements for a Library Building Program.”

(d) Deadline for applications and late or incomplete application submissions

(1) The pre-application shall be received by the Bond Act Fiscal Officer, or that officer's designee, at the following location by 3 p.m. on November 21, 1990:

California State Library

Library & Courts Building

Fiscal Services - Room 215

914 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, California 95814-4877

(2) If a pre-application is not received by that time, the State librarian shall not review the pre-application and shall not notify the applicant of the competitiveness of the project, but the applicant may still make application.

(3) Applications for the first funding cycle shall be received by the Bond Act Fiscal Officer, or that officer's designee, at the following location by 3 p.m. on February 15, 1991:

California State Library

Library & Courts Building

Fiscal Services - Room 215

914 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, California 95814-4877

(4) If funds are available after the first funding cycle, applications for the second funding cycle shall be received by the Bond Act Fiscal Officer, or that officer's designee, at the following location by 3 p.m. on July 19, 1991:

California State Library

Library & Courts Building

Fiscal Services - Room 215

914 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, California 95814-4877

(5) If an application, or documents required to support the application, are not received by the State Librarian's deadline for applications for the first funding cycle, the applicant shall not be considered by the State Librarian or board for grant approval during the first funding cycle.

(6) If an application, or documents required to support the application, are not received by the State librarian's deadline for applications for the second funding cycle, the applicant shall not be considered by the State Librarian or board for grant approval during the second funding cycle.

(7) The State Librarian may waive any minor procedural problems or technicalities which occur during the submission of applications.

(e) Certification of the application. The applicant shall certify, by resolution (See section 20416(a)) and by signing the application form, the accuracy and truthfulness of the information provided during the application for state funds.

(f) Corrections in project application information. If due to oversight or clerical error, the information provided by the applicant during the application process proves to be inaccurate, the board, at its discretion, has the authority to make minor adjustments to correct obviously inaccurate information in applications.

(g) Only one pre-application and one application per project.

(1) Only one pre-application for each proposed project shall be submitted by the applicant.

(2) Only one application for each proposed project shall be submitted by the applicant.

(h) Withdrawal of an application. If it is determined by the applicant that a project cannot be built within the scope of the application submitted to the State Librarian and board, the application may be withdrawn by the applicant at any time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19956, 19957, 19960, 19961, 19962, 19963, 19964, 19965, 19966 and 19967, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

2. Editorial correction of subsection (d)(5) (Register 97, No. 24).

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§ 20422. Audits and State Payments.

(a) Audit requirements. The State Librarian shall require a final fiscal and program compliance audit of eligible project funds performed by an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to be submitted to the State Librarian by the grant recipient prior to release of the final ten percent of state project funds.

(b) State payments.

(1) The State Librarian shall authorize state grant payments to the grant recipient on a periodic reimbursement basis. Payments shall be made no more frequently than on a monthly basis. Payment requests shall state that the reimbursement request is being made only for eligible project expenditures. Payment requests shall be submitted with an original signature of the grant recipient's fiscal officer, or that officer's designated agent, affixed to an original copy of the payment request.

(2) The final state payment of ten percent shall be made when:

(A) all eligible project funds have been expended;

(B) the grant recipient certifies, by providing a compliance letter from the local building official, that the building has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, including the installation of bookstacks, funded by state and local matching funds;

(C) the grant recipient shows evidence of having recorded a “Notice of Completion” for which the lien period has expired and for which all outstanding liens have been settled;

(D) the grant recipient shows evidence of the building title having been accepted by the grant recipient;

(E) the grant recipient provides evidence that the State's interest in the building, and the land, if the land is owned by the grant recipient, has been recorded in the title record (See section 20424 (c)); and

(F) the grant recipient submits a final audit which is acceptable to the State Librarian (See section 20422(a)).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19957, 19958, 19962, 19963, 19965 and 19967 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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§ 20424. Facility Dedicated to Direct Public Library Service.

(a) Statement of library jurisdiction's willingness to operate. If the proposed library facility will not be operated by the applicant, a resolution indicating a willingness to operate the facility shall be adopted by the governing body, or its designated officer who has been empowered to act in its behalf that will be operating the facility after its completion. This resolution shall be submitted with the application prior to the State Librarian's deadline for application.

(b) Marketable record title.

(1) “Marketable record title” means that the title to the property shall include both legal and equitable estates, shall be free from unknown encumbrances, and shall be in a condition that an informed and reasonable buyer, exercising reasonable care would and should accept it,

(2) The applicant shall obtain marketable record title to the library site, unless the library site shall be secured through a lease or lease-purchase agreement. When the applicant owns the site, the applicant shall provide the State Librarian with proof that the applicant holds marketable record title to the library site.

(3) If the library site is being secured through a lease or lease-purchase agreement, the applicant shall provide the State Librarian with proof that the lessor holds marketable record title to the library site.

(4) If the applicant has acquired or is acquiring a building for the purpose of converting it into a public library, the applicant shall obtain marketable record title to the building. The applicant shall provide the State Librarian with proof that the applicant holds marketable record title to the building.

(5) Proof of marketable record title shall include a preliminary title report. The preliminary title report shall include, but not be limited to, the following as applicable:

(A) name and addresses of all owners and their respective interests,

(B) a description of the exact property being proposed,

(C) a statement of easements, appurtenances, encumbrances, and all other matters of record that might impact on the use of the property, and

(D) a plat plan or survey showing in detail the location of the property and any easements.

(6) If exceptions to marketable record title are present, the applicant's legal counsel shall submit a written opinion indicating that the exceptions present do not diminish the use of the property for a public library building or in any way diminish or limit the state's interest in the property.

(7) Proof of marketable record title to a building and site, or proof that marketable record title to a building and site can be obtained, shall be submitted with the application prior to the State Librarian's deadline for applications.

(c) State's interest recorded in the title record.

(1) When state grant fund have been provided by the California Library Construction and Renovation Board for acquisition of or credit for land, the grant recipient shall record in the title record the state's interest in the land upon completion of the project.

(2) The title record for land shall specify the state's interest by recording that the land shall be used to provide direct public library service for twenty years following the completion date of the project or the useful life of the library building in place upon it, whichever is longer, as specified in Education Code section 19967.

(3) When state grant funds have been provided by the California Library Construction and Renovation Board for acquisition, construction, or remodeling of a library facility, the grant recipient shall record in thetitle record the state's interest in the facility upon completion of the project.

(4) The title record for the building shall specify the state's interest by recording that the library facility shall be used to provide direct public library service for twenty years following the completion date of the project or the useful life of the building, whichever is longer, as specified in Education Code section 19967.

(d) Value determined by mutual agreement. For purposes of Education Code section 19967, determining the value of the facility and land by mutual agreement shall mean by use of a certified appraisal as called for in section 20416 (d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19956, 19957, 19962 and 19967 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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§ 20426. Changes in Projects and Withdrawal of a Grant.

(a) Changes in a project. Any change in the project made by the gant recipient subsequent to the approval of the project by the board, which significantly changes the project information provided during the application process, shall be approved by the State Librarian. The State Librarian shall have the sole authority to determine if a change is significant. If the State Librarian does not approve the change, the grant recipient may appeal the State Librarian's decision to the board. The decision of the board regarding a change in the project is final and binding.

(b) Withdrawal of a grant. If it is determined by the grant recipient that a project cannot be built within the scope of the approved application, the project may be withdrawn by the grant recipient at any time. The board shall disapprove matching state funds for projects which have been withdrawn by the grant recipient.

PRE-APPLICATION

FOR
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT FUNDS

APPENDIX 1 (To Section 20420 (c))

Administered by the California State Library: Gary E. Strong, California State Librarian

The pre-application shall be received by the Bond Act Fiscal Officer, or that officer's designee, at the following location by 3 p.m. on November 21, 1990:

California State Library

Library & Courts Building

Fiscal Services - Room 215

914 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, California 95814-4877

The applicant local jurisdiction pursuant to the Education Code, Title 1, Division 1, Part 11, Chapter 11, Sections 19950-19981 and Title 5, Division 2, Chapter 1, Sections 20410-20426 of the California Code of Regulations, hereby makes pre-application for a state matching grant for the construction or remodeling of the public library facility described herein:

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

OFFICIAL NAME OF PROJECT: ▸

TYPE OF APPLICANT: City: [ ]​ County: [ ]​ City/County: [ ]​ District: [ ]​

Joint Powers Agreement (JPA): ▸

(If applicable -- specify names of parties)

GRANT APPLICANT: ▸

(Legal name of jurisdiction that will own building)

Elected Official: ▸

(Mayor, Chairperson of Board of Supervisors, Head of Special District, authorized to

sign the pre-application)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸__________________________________________________

Address: ▸

For JPA Projects Only

If application is by a JPA applicant, provide the elected official of the second party.

Elected Official: ▸

(Mayor, Chairperson of Board of Supervisors, Head of Special District, authorized to

sign the pre-application)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

LIMIT COMMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FORM TO SPACE PROVIDED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. LIMIT TYPE SIZE TO NO SMALLER THAN 11 POINTS, AND 12 PITCH (ELITE) WITH NO MORE THAN 6 LINES PER INCH. ATTACHMENTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS REQUIRED BY REGULATION OR CALLED FOR ON THE PREAPPLICATION FORM.

LIBRARY JURISDICTION: ▸

(Legal name of library that will operate the service in the building)

Library Director Name: ▸

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

PROJECT EVALUATION DATA

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:

The current gross square footage of the existing public library(s) being replaced is:

▸ ________________________________________ SF

(If there is no existing facility, enter “0”)

At completion of the project, the total gross square footage of the proposed public library building will be:

▸ ________________________________________ SF

STANDARD METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (SMSA):

Is the proposed site for the project located in a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA)? Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​

DISTANCE TO NEAREST EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITY:

(For purposes of this distance determination only, a “public library facility” means a building of 1,400 square feet or more providing direct public library service.)

Number of miles to the nearest existing public library facility other than the library facility(s) being replaced by the proposed project:

▸ ______________________________________ Miles

(Provide mileage to the nearest 1/10th or a mile by driving the distance in an automobile from the proposed site to the nearest public library facility, regardless of what jurisdiction the public library is located in.)

Name of Nearest Public Library Facility: ▸

Square Footage of Nearest Public Library Facility:

▸ ________________________________________ SF

NUMBER OF SQUARE MILES IN THE PROJECT SERVICE AREA:

Number of square miles in the project service area:

▸ ______________________________ SQ Miles

LIBRARY PROJECT'S SERVICE AREA 1990 POPULATION: ▸

LIBRARY PROJECT'S SERVICE AREA 2010 POPULATION: ▸

AGE OF THE EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARY:

When was the existing public library building, which will be replaced or improved by the proposed project, initially built?

▸ ______________________________________ Year

(If proposed project will replace more than one building, list the oldest of the buildings.)

(If there is no existing facility, enter “0”)

CONDITION OF THE EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARY:

When was the most recent structural renovation or expansion of the existing public library building?

▸ ______________________________________ Year

(If proposed project will replace more than one building, list the most recent activity for any of the buildings.)

(If there is no existing facility, enter “0”)

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION DELIVERY UNITS: (Public use units only.)

For the purposes of this section, “electronic information delivery units” means computer terminals, CD-ROM readers, microcomputers, computer printers, photocopy machines, facsimile machines, minicomputers, audio-visual listening or viewing units, microform readers and reader/printers, TDD units, downlink satellite dishes, and CATV monitor/tuners dedicated for the use of the public.

Number of electronic information delivery units dedicated to public use to be housed in the proposed project, and specified in the project's building program and furnishings and equipment budget:

▸ ___________________________________ Units

MEETING SPACE: (Public use space only.)

For purposes of this section, “meeting space” means community meeting space, conference space, quiet study space, literacy training space, children's story hour space, theatres, and multipurpose space dedicated for the use of the public.

Number of square feet of meeting space dedicated to public use to be housed in the proposed project, and specified in the project's building program:

▸ ________________________________________ SF

CHANGING CONCEPTS IN PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

Describe how the proposed project will respond to changing concepts in public library service: __________

NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Briefly describe why the proposed project is needed, and the degree to which citizens, community organizations and local agencies participated in the determination of the need. Summarize physical facility and service limitations, population growth, changing demographic characteristics etc.:

PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE

Estimated Total Eligible Project Costs:	▸ $
	

	Local Match (35%):	▸ $
		
	State Match (65%):	▸ $

APPLICATION TIMETABLE

During which funding allocation cycle does the applicant intend to apply?

	[ ]​ First Cycle	[ ]​ Second Cycle

SIGNATURES

The parties below attest to and endorse the accuracy and truthfulness of the pre-application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act funds. It is further understood that this pre-application is not binding, but is necessary to obtain the State Librarian's notification of the competitiveness of the proposed project.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

I hereby affirm that the library jurisdiction, for which I am the administrative agent, is aware of the pre-application.

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	Signature		Date
			

▸		▸

	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

OFFICIAL OF THE APPLICANT LOCAL JURISDICTION

(Local policy-level general governmental official, e.g., city manager, mayor, administrator etc.)

I hereby affirm that the local jurisdiction, for which I am a governmental official, is aware of the pre-application.

▸		▸

	Signature		Date
			

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	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

For JPA Projects Only

If pre-application is by a JPA applicant, provide the elected official of the second party.

OFFICIAL OF THE APPLICANT LOCAL JURISDICTION

(Local policy-level general governmental official, e.g., city manager, mayor, administrator etc.)

I hereby affirm that the local jurisdiction, for which I am a governmental official, is aware of the pre-application.

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	Signature		Date
			

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	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

APPLICATION

FOR
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT FUNDS

APPENDIX 2 (To Section 20420 (c))

Administered by the California State Library: Gary E. Strong, California State Librarian

The application shall be received by the Bond Act Fiscal Officer, or that officer's designee, at the following location by 3 p.m. on February 15, 1991 or July 19, 1991.

California State Library

Library & Courts Building

Fiscal Services - Room 215

914 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, California 95814-4877

The applicant local jurisdiction pursuant to the Education Code, Title 1, Division 1, Part 11, Chapter 11, Sections 19950-19981 and Title 5, Division 2, Chapter 1, Sections 20410-20426 of the California Code of Regulations, hereby applies for a state matching grant for the construction or remodeling of the public library facility described herein:

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

OFFICIAL NAME OF PROJECT: ▸

TYPE OF APPLICANT: City: [ ]​ County: [ ]​ City/County: [ ]​ District: [ ]​

Joint Powers Agreement (JPA): ▸

(If applicable -- specify names of parties)

GRANT APPLICANT: ▸

(Legal name of jurisdiction that will own building)

Elected Official: ▸

(Mayor, Chairperson of Board of Supervisors, Head of Special District, authorized to

sign the application)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

For JPA Projects Only

If application is by a JPA applicant, provide the elected official of the second party.

Elected Official: ▸

(Mayor, Chairperson of Board of Supervisors, Head of Special District, authorized to

sign the application)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

LIMIT COMMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FORM TO SPACE PROVIDED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. LIMIT TYPE SIZE TO NO SMALLER THAN 11 POINTS, AND 12 PITCH (ELITE) WITH NO MORE THAN 6 LINES PER INCH. ATTACHMENTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS REQUIRED BY REGULATION OR CALLED FOR ON THE APPLICATION FORM. CLEARLY LABEL ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION WITH THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT AND PROJECT.

Project Coordinator: ▸

(Name of individual who will have administrative control over the project

for the local jurisdiction)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Alternate Contact Person: ▸

(If the project coordinator is unavailable, the contact person shall be authorized to

ace in the capacity of the project coordinator.)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Head of Planning Department: ▸

(If JPA, provide Head of Planning Department for jurisdiction providing the service.

If applicable -- Special Districts exempt)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Head of Public Works Department: ▸

(If applicable. If JPA, provide for jurisdiction providing the service.)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

LIBRARY JURISDICTION: ▸

(Legal name of library that will operate the service in the building)

Library Director Name: ▸

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Alternate Contact Person: ▸

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Library Building Consultant: ▸

(If applicable)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Architect: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ License #: __________________________________________________

(providing construction budget estimate & conceptual plans)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

Interior Designer: ▸

(If applicable)

Title: ▸ ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ▸ __________________________________________________

Address: ▸

CHANGES IN PROJECT INFORMATION

Were there any changes in the proposed project information from that provided during the pre-application or a previous application?

		Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
			

If so, were changes made in any of the following?

	Project Square Footage	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA)	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Distance to Nearest Existing Public Library	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Square Miles in Project Service Area	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Library Project's Service Area 1990 Population	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Library Project's Service Area 2010 Population	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Age of existing public library building	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Date of most recent renovation or expansion of existing public library building	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Electronic Information Delivery Units	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Meeting Room Space	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Project Budget	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Needs Assessment	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Changing Concepts in Library Service	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

(This information will be utilized by the State Library to update the project database created from information previously provided during the pre-application or an earlier application.)

TYPE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT & GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE

TYPE OF PROJECT:	
	GROSS PROJECT SQUARE FOOTAGE
	

A)	New Building		▸	SF
				
B)	Addition		▸	SF
	&			
	Remodeling		▸	SF

	Of Existing Library Bldg. for:

	Energy Conservation	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Disabled Access	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Health & Safety	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

C)	Conversion		▸	SF
	(Acquisition of a Building to convert			
	into a public library building)			
	&			
	Remodeling			

	Of Building for:

	Energy Conservation	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Disabled Access	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Health & Safety	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

D)	Remodeling of Existing Library Building for:		▸	SF

	Energy Conservation	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Disabled Access	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
			
	Health & Safety	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

E)	Remodeling for Shelving & Built-in Equipment:		▸	SF
	(For projects with this activity only)			

MULTIPURPOSE PROJECTS:

Is the project also a multipurpose building?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Specify other uses of multipurpose building: ▸

CURRENT GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:

The current gross square footage of the existing public library(s) being replaced is:

________________________________________ SF

(If there is no existing facility, enter “0”)

PROJECT PLANNING INFORMATION

LIBRARY FACILITIES MASTER PLAN:

STANDARD METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (SMSA):

Is the proposed site for the project located in a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA)?

Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​

DISTANCE TO NEAREST EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITY:

(For purposes of this distance determination only, a “public library facility” means a building of 1,400 square feet or more providing direct public library service.)

Number of miles to the nearest existing public library facility other than the library facility(s) being replaced by the proposed project:

______________________________________ Miles

(Provide mileage to the nearest 1/10th of a mile by driving the distance in an automobile from the proposed site to the nearest public library facility, regardless of what jurisdiction the public library is located in.)

Name of Nearest Public Library Facility: ▸

Square Footage of Nearest Public Library Facility:

▸ ________________________________________ SF

NUMBER OF SQUARE MILES IN THE PROJECT SERVICE AREA:

Number of square miles in the project service area:

▸ __________________________________ SQ Miles

RELATIONSHIP OF PROJECT TO NEIGHBORING PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES:

Describe how the proposed facility relates to neighboring existing and proposed public library facilities. If a facilities master plan exists, reference appropriate pages in the report to support statements:

If the applicant has completed or updated a jurisdiction-wide library facilities master plan within the last 5 years, the document shall be submitted with the application.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE LIBRARY PROJECT:

LIBRARY PROJECT'S SERVICE AREA 1990 POPULATION: ▸

LIBRARY PROJECT'S SERVICE AREA 2010 POPULATION: ▸

AGE OF THE EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARY:

When was the existing public library building, which will be replaced or improved by the proposed project, initially built?

▸ ______________________________________ Year

(If proposed project will replace more than one building, list the oldest of the buildings.)

(If there is no existing facility, enter “0”)

CONDITION OF THE EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARY:

When was the most recent structural renovation or expansion of the existing public library building?

▸ ______________________________________ Year

(If proposed project will replace more than one building, list the most recent activity for any of the buildings.)

(If there is no existing facility, enter “0”)

PHYSICAL FACILITY LIMITATIONS

Provide statements of deficiencies of the existing public library facility(s) for the following:

(If more than one facility, complete this section for each facility separately, i.e., submit two copies of this section of the form.)

Structural:

Electrical Power & Data Distribution:

Lighting (natural & electrical):

Mechanical (HVAC):

Energy Conservation:

Health & Safety:

Disabled Access:

Acoustics:

Space Flexibility/Expandability:

Functional Spatial Relationships:

Site:

Other/General:

Engineering, Energy & Asbestos Studies:

If the existing library facility will be remodeled, or if an existing building will be converted into a library building, provide a copy of an engineering study and an asbestos survey with supporting cost figures. If the existing facility will be remodeled for energy conservation, provide a copy of an energy audit with supporting cost figures.

SERVICE LIMITATIONS:

Provide a statement of space deficiencies of the existing public library facility(s):

(If more than one facility, complete this section for each facility separately, i.e., submit two copies of this section of the form.)

Collections:

Readers' Seating:

Staff Offices, Workstations & Supervision:

Special Purpose Units:

Meeting Room Seating:

Types of Services for which space is lacking:

Describe the degree to which citizens, community organizations and local agencies participated in the determination of the need for a new/improved facility:

If helpful in demonstrating the facility limitations, provide photographs or a video tape of the existing library building(s) as support documentation. Label all photographs or video tapes with name of applicant and project. This submittal is optional.

If the applicant has completed or updated a jurisdiction-wide or project specific library needs assessment within the last 5 years, the document shall be submitted with the application.

LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM:

For new construction, conversion and addition/renovation projects, a final building program document shall be submitted with the application. The library building program shall meet the requirements shown in Appendix 3.

Demographics:

Briefly describe how the proposed library project will meet the needs of the service area population based on the existing and projected demographic characteristics, including, but not limited to factors such as age, race, ethnicity, education and socio-economic considerations:

Changing Concepts in Public Library Service:

Describe how the proposed project will respond to changing concepts in public library service:

Building Components Allocation for the Proposed Library Project:

Provide a summary of the proposed project's holdings at capacity as reflected in the library building program, by providing the proposed allocations for the following library building components:

Collections	Number of Vols/Units
	
	
Books	
	

	Adult	▸	
			

		Fiction	▸	
				
		Non-Fiction	▸	
				
		Reference	▸	
				
		Special	▸	
				

	Young Adult (if applicable)	▸	
			
	Children	▸	
			

		Easy/Picture	▸	
				
		Juvenile	▸	
				

			Fiction	▸	
					
			Non-Fiction	▸	
					
			Reference	▸	
					

	Total Books	▸	
			

Audio-Visual	
	

	Video Tapes	▸	
			
	Compact Discs	▸	
			
	Audio Cassette Tapes	▸	
			
	Phonodiscs	▸	
			
	Talking Books	▸	
			

	Computer Software	▸	
			
	Other (slides, photographs, realia etc.)	▸	
			

	Total Audio-Visual Materials	▸	

Periodicals Titles	Number of titles
	

	Adult	▸	
			
	Young Adult (if applicable)	▸	
			
	Children	▸	

Readers' Seating		Number of Seats
		

Adult Reference Services	▸	
		
General Book Collection	▸	
		
Browsing Services	▸	
		
Young Adults (if applicable)	▸	
		
Children's Services	▸	
		
Periodicals Services	▸	
		
Special Collections	▸	
		
Other (Miscellaneous)	▸	

Staff Workstations:			Number of Public Service Workstations				Number of Off/Workroom Workstations
							

Circulation	▸			▸	
					
Adult Reference	▸			▸	
					
Children's	▸			▸	
					
Young Adult (if applicable)	▸			▸	
					
Special Collections	▸			▸	
					
Administration	▸			▸	
					
Technical Services	▸			▸	
					
Extension	▸			▸	
					
Custodial	▸			▸	
					
Other (Specify

____________________

)	▸			▸	
					
Other (Specify

____________________

)	▸			▸	

Special Purpose Units		Number of Units
		
(Provide for both staff and public use.)		
		

Computer Terminals	▸	
		
CD-ROM Readers	▸	
		
Microcomputers	▸	
		
Minicomputers	▸	
		
Computer Printers	▸	
		
Microform Readers and Reader/Printers	▸	
		
Microform Cabinets	▸	
		
Lateral/Vertical Files	▸	
		
Photocopy Machines	▸	
		
Facsimile Machines	▸	
		
AV Listening/Viewing Stations	▸	
		
Map Files	▸	
		
Atlas Cases	▸	
		
Card Catalog Units	▸	
		
Workstations for the Disabled (TDD

*

etc.)	▸	
		
Other (Specify:

____________________

)	▸	
		
Other (Specify:

____________________

)	▸	
		
* Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)		

Electronic Information Delivery Units: (Public use units only.)

For the purposes of this section, “electronic information delivery units” means computer terminals, CD-ROM readers, microcomputers, computer printers, photocopy machines, facsimile machines, minicomputers, audiovisual listening or viewing units, microform readers and reader/printers, TDD units, downlink satellite dishes, and CATV monitor/tuners dedicated for the use of the public.

Number of electronic information delivery units dedicated to public use to be housed in the proposed project, and specified in the project's building program and furnishings and equipment budget:

______________________________ Units

Cable Television Production Capabilities

Describe the cable television production capabilities of the proposed project (uplink dish, cable channel, production studio etc.):

Meeting Space (Provide for staff and public use)		Number of Seats
		

Community Meeting Space	▸	
		
Conference Space	▸	
		
Quiet Study Space	▸	
		
Literacy Training Space	▸	
		
Staff Training Space	▸	
		
Administrative Conference Space	▸	
		
Children's Story Hour Space	▸	
		
Multipurpose Space	▸	
		
Theatres	▸	
		
Other (Specify:

____________________

)	▸	
		
Other (Specify:

____________________

)	▸	
		
Other (Specify:

____________________

)	▸	

Meeting Space (Public use space only.)

For purposes of this section, “meeting space” means community meeting space, conference space, quiet study space, literacy training space, children's story hour space, theatres, and multipurpose space dedicated for the use of the public.

Number of square feet of meeting space dedicated to public use to be housed in the proposed project, and specified in the project's building program:

______________________________ SQ. FT.

Service & Space Conversion Standards and Guidelines:

Provide information regarding any standards or guidelines utilized in the building program for the following. The use of standards or guidelines is not mandatory, but if used, provide the conversion factors for the following:

Collections

Provide and cite the source for any standard or guideline used, such as units per capita , units per square foot, etc.:

Books

Audio-visual

Periodicals

Reader's Seats

Provide and cite the source for any standard or guideline used, such as reader's seats per capita or per 1,000 people, etc.:

Staff Workstations

Provide and cite the source for any standard or guideline used, such as number of staff or staff workstations per capita or per 1,000, etc.:

Square Footage

If national (e.g. Wheeler & Goldhor or ALA 1962) or local quantitative space conversion standards were utilized to plan this project, specify the level and cite the source:

▸

________________________________________

SF / Capita

Source: ▸

If the library facility is not being planned to provide at least .5 square foot per capita, explain why this is not necessary to meet the local service needs of the project's projected population:

If the proposed project's square footage becomes inadequate to effectively serve the population of the service area within twenty years, what is the current plan to meet the library facility needs of the service area?

Summary of the Library Facility Space Requirements:

Provide a summary of the spaces, collections, readers seats and square footage in the program:

(Attach additional pages if necessary.)

Name of Space/Area		Volumes in Collections	Readers Seats	SQ. FT.
▸				
				
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▸				
				
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▸				
				
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▸				
				
▸				
				
▸				
				
▸				
				

Net Assignable Sub-total:	▸			

Non-Assignable Space

*

:	▸
	
(Non-Assignable Square Footage is ____________________ % of the Gross Square Footage)	
	
Total Facility Gross Square Footage:	▸
	

* “Non-Assignable” means utility areas of a building required for the function of the building such as stairways, elevators, dedicated corridors and walkways, public lobbies, restrooms, duct shafts, mechanical rooms, electrical closets, janitor's closets, fireplaces, interior and exterior wall thickness, exterior amenities which are part of the building but not enclosed, such as patios, canopies, porches, covered walkways, etc.

SITE DATA:

For new construction, conversion and addition/renovation projects, provide all of the following data for evaluation of the proposed library site:

Ownership and Availability

(Provide for remodeling projects as well.)

Site

Is the library site currently owned by the applicant?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Will the library site be owned by the applicant?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Is the library site currently leased by the applicant?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

If the library site is leased, provide the name and address of the owner:

Name: ▸

Address: ▸

If the library site is not already owned by the applicant:

(a) A legally executed option to purchase agreement for the site shall be submitted with the application; or

(b) A legally executed lease or lease-purchase agreement for the site shall be submitted with the application. (See Section 20414 (f))

Building

(For Conversion Projects Only)

Is the building to be converted currently owned by the applicant?

	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

If the building to be converted is not already owned by the applicant, a legally executed option to purchase agreement for the building shall be submitted with the application (even if the building will be donated to the applicant).

Title Considerations

(Provide for remodeling projects as well.)

Site

Provide a preliminary title report for the proposed library site with the application (See Section 20424 (b)).

Name of Title Company Officer: ▸

Name of Title Company: ▸

Address: ▸

Telephone: ▸

Are there any exceptions to marketable record title?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

	(See Section 20424 (b))		

If so, the applicant shall provide legal counsel's written opinion regarding exceptions in the title report.

Building

(For Conversion Projects Only.)

Provide a preliminary title report for the building to be converted into a library with the application.

(See Section 20424 (b))

Name of Title Company Officer: ▸

Name of Title Company: ▸

Address: ▸

Telephone: ▸

Are there any exceptions to marketable record title?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

	(See Section 20424 (b))		

If so, the applicant shall provide legal counsel's written opinion regarding exceptions in the title report.

Boundary Survey

(Provide for remodeling projects as well.)

(For multipurpose projects, provide for the library portion of project only.)

Provide a boundary survey showing the metes and bounds of the proposed library site upon which the proposed library facility and site improvements are to reside. The survey shall be stamped and signed by a licensed land surveyor.

Appraisal

(For multipurpose projects, provide for the library portion of project only.)

Site

What is/was the purchase price of the library site?

▸ $________________________________________

(Provide the following only if appraisal is required.)

What is the appraised value of the library site?

▸ $________________________________________

Name of appraiser who performed appraisal: ▸

Telephone: ▸

Credentials: ▸

(Shall have MAI or SREA)

Enclose a copy of the appraisal for the property (See Section 20416 (d)).

Building

What is/was the purchase price of the building to be converted?

▸ $ ________________________________________

(Provide the following only if appraisal is required.)

What is the appraised value of the building?

▸ $ ________________________________________

Name of appraiser who performed appraisal: ▸

Telephone: ▸

Credentials: ▸

Enclose a copy of the appraisal for the property (See Section 20416 (d)).

Site Use Potential

Accessibility

Is the site strategically located in a geographically central part of the library service area?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Is the site located in a retail commercial business district (either downtown or suburban)?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Is the site generally accessible to all parts of the service area?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Describe any natural or artificial barriers which may impede access to the site:

List the major arterial routes in the proximity of the site with traffic count (number of vehicles per day) information:

Street Name		Number of Blocks from Site	Traffic Count	Count Date
				
▸				
				
▸				
				
▸				
				
▸				

Is site located on a pedestrian circulation pattern?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Can curb cuts be obtained to provide access to site?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Is site located on or near a mass transit line?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Number of mass transit lines stopping within

¼

mile of site:	▸

Library Parking

Number of spaces available off street, on site:	▸	spaces
		
Number of spaces available off street, off site:	▸	spaces

	(within 500 feet of front door)		
			

Number of spaces available on street:	▸	spaces

	(within 500 feet of front door)		
			

TOTAL NUMBER OF SPACES AVAILABLE FOR PARKING:	▸	spaces
		
Number of parking spaces required by zoning:	▸	spaces
		

Calculate the number of parking spaces required, if 1.5 square foot of parking space is needed for every 1.0 square foot of library building (assume an average parking space equals 350 SF/space):

Building Gross SF x 1.5 divided by 350 =	▸	spaces

If proposed project provides less parking than 1.5 SF of parking space to 1 SF of building space, provide justification of why the library needs less parking:

Site Description

Size

The total square footage of the library site should equal the square footage shown in 1 through 7 below:

(If the project is an addition to an existing library, complete this section for the entire site, i.e., the existing site plus any newly acquired land.)

(If the project is a multipurpose building, complete this section only for the library portion of the project.)

1. PROPOSED LIBRARY BUILDING FOOTPRINT*	▸	SF
		
2. PROPOSED LIBRARY PARKING LOT	▸	SF
		
3. FUTURE LIBRARY EXPANSION OF BUILDING**	▸	SF
		
4. FUTURE LIBRARY EXPANSION OF PARKING**	▸	SF
		
5. REQUIRED LOCAL ZONING SET-BACKS	▸	SF
		
6. DESIRED AESTHETIC SET-BACKS & AMENITIES	▸	SF
		
7. MISCELLANEOUS & UNUSABLE SPACE	▸	SF
		
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF LIBRARY PROJECT SITE:	▸	SF
		

* “Footprint” means the square footage of surface area of the site that the building occupies.

** If expansion for the building or parking will not take additional space on the site, please explain method to be used:

Zoning

What is the current zoning classification of the site? ▸

Will the site have to be rezoned to build the project?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
Will a variance be needed to build the project?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

If so, when can the variance be obtained? ▸

(Date)

Solar Orientation

Will the orientation of the site and placement of the building on the site allow solar access from a westerly direction into the library building through windows or doors?

	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

If yes, how will this problem be addressed:

Topography

Describe the general topography of the site. Is the site generally level or will it require extensive rough grading? Provide estimates on the amount and cost of cut and fill that may be necessary:

Has a topographical survey been completed?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Drainage

(Provide for remodeling projects as well.)

Is the site in the 100 Year Flood Plain?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
		
Do any water courses drain onto the site which require control?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
		
Do any water courses drain off the site which require control?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
		
Is the storm sewer system adequate to prevent localized flooding of the site during intense storms?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

California Environmental Quality (CEQA)

(See Public Resources Code, Sections 21000 - 21177 and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 - 15387)

(Provide for remodeling projects as well.)

The applicant, as the lead agency, shall provide evidence that the necessary environmental impact documentation (EID) as required by the provisions of CEQA has been fully completed:

1) If the applicant has determined that there is no possibility the project will result in an adverse environmental impact, or that the project qualifies for a specific statutory or regulatory exemption, and therefore is not subject to the provisions of the act, provide an explanation and appropriate citations:

If an exemption is claimed for the project, provide a statement of the basis for the claim, and if completed, a copy of the Notice of Exemption with the application.

2) If a negative declaration was adopted for the project, provide a final copy of the negative declaration, as well as a conformed (stamped by the County Clerk) copy of the Notice of Determination which has been signed by the lead agency and filed with the County Clerk with the application.

3) If the project was the subject of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), provide a final copy of the EIR and a conformed (stamped by the County Clerk) copy of the Notice of Determination which has been signed by the lead agency and filed with the County Clerk with the application.

Before adopting a Negative Declaration, or a final Environmental Impact Report, the applicant shall submit the draft environmental documents to the:

State Clearinghouse

Office of Planning and Research

1400 10th Street

Sacramento, California 95814

The applicant shall take into consideration timely comments made by state agencies on the project before adopting final environmental documents and approving the project. The applicant shall provide either the compliance letter or the comments from state agencies provided by the State Clearinghouse with the application. After project approval, a Notice of Determination shall be filed with the County Clerk before it is submitted with the application.

Summarize the potential significant adverse effects to the environment of the proposed project and any measures that have been adopted to mitigate or reduce these effects:

Are there any unresolved legal actions pending against the project regarding CEQA compliance? If so, provide the case name, court number and a brief explanation:

Historic districts

(Provide for remodeling projects as well.)

Was the existing library building, if it is being renovated or expanded as part of the project, or any buildings on adjacent properties, built prior to 1941?

	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Is the existing library building, or any buildings on adjacent properties:

On the National Register of Historic Places?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
A National Historic Landmark?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
A National Monument?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​
		
On County or Municipal Historic Designation list?	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Is there a local historic preservation ordinance that applies to the proposed project site or any adjacent properties?

	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

If yes, briefly specify any applicable requirements or restrictions, such as height limits etc.:

If yes, is the proposed project conceptual design substantially in compliance with the local historic preservation ordinance?

	Yes [ ]​	No [ ]​

Geotechnical Report

Identify and summarize any special geologic conditions, including, but not limited to, compressible and expansive soils, tunnels and mine shafts, unstable slopes, active seismic zones, excessive ground water and areas prone to liquefaction. Indicate if these conditions will prevent the use, or significantly increase the cost of developing the site for a public library building:

Provide a copy of the geotechnical report performed by a licensed engineer with the application.

Demolition costs

Describe any demolition costs involved with the site:

Utilities

Describe utilities availability and associated costs if any utilities are not currently located within 100 feet of a property line of the site:

(All off-site costs beyond 100 foot utility tie-ins are local ineligible expenses, but shall be identified and included in the budget estimate under ineligible site development costs.)

Utility	Availability			Cost to Bring Service to Site
				
Electricity	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$
				
Telephone	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$
				
Gas	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$
				
Cable TV	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$
				
Storm Sewer	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$
				
Sanitary Sewer	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$
				
Water	Yes [ ]​ No [ ]​		▸	$

Site Development Costs		Eligible		Ineligible
				

Utilities	▸	$	▸	$
				
Cut, Fill & Rough Grading	▸	$	▸	$
				
Special Foundation Support	▸	$	▸	$
(pilings etc.)				
				
Paving, curbs, gutters & sidewalks	▸	$	▸	$
				
Retaining Walls	▸	$	▸	$
				
Landscaping	▸	$	▸	$
				
Signage	▸	$	▸	$
				
Lighting	▸	$	▸	$
				
Removal of underground tanks	▸	$	▸	$
				
Removal of toxic materials	▸	$	▸	$
				
Rock removal	▸	$	▸	$
				
Other (Specify)				
				
				
▸

_________________________	▸	$	▸	$
				
▸

_________________________	▸	$	▸	$
				
TOTAL SITE DEVELOPMENT COSTS:	▸	$	▸	$

Mitigating Circumstances:

If there are problems with the proposed site, what mitigating circumstances lessen the negative impact? Describe the proposed design solutions which moderate the site's drawbacks. Provide information on alternative sites considered, and why the proposed site is the best location for a public library in the service area:

Visual Record:

Provide photographs and/or a video tape of the site and surrounding area. Show several views of the site and a 360 degree perspective around the site of the surrounding buildings. Label all photographs and video tapes with the name of the applicant and project.

Maps:

Provide a map showing the location of the proposed library site in the community. This map (or another with a larger scale) shall show the service area of the proposed project, and if possible, the nearest existing library (other than the one being replaced).

PROJECT TIMETABLE

Provide the timetable for the proposed project. Show estimated dates of completion, as well as actual dates of completion:

TIMETABLE	DATE
	
	

Site Purchase/Lease Agreement Executed	▸
	
Schematic Plans & Cost Estimate	▸
	
Design Development Plans & Cost Estimate	▸
	
Working Drawings & Final Cost Estimate	▸
	
Start of Construction	▸
	
Completion of Construction	▸
	
	

Calculate the number of months from the month of application until the estimated start of construction:

	▸	Months
		

Calculate the number of months for the construction of the project from start to finish:

	▸	Months

CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

New construction, conversions and addition/renovations:

For new construction, conversion and addition/renovation projects, a set of conceptual plans (no less than 22 x 34 inches for paper size) prepared by an architect licensed to practice in the State of California shall be submitted with the application. Multipurpose projects shall submit the required conceptual plans for both the total multipurpose project, as well as the library portion of the project.

The conceptual plans shall consist of the following:

(a) An area plan showing the library site in context with the surrounding neighborhood buildings, parking and streets.

(b) A site plan showing the library building, parking lot and access roads, as well as any anticipated future expansion of the building and parking lot. The site plan shall also indicate the direction of north.

(c) A floor plan (single line) showing, and identifying by name on the plan, the major programmed areas for the library. Each area shall show the square footage called for in the library building program and the actual square footage allocated on the plan.

(d) Two sections through the building, one longitudinal and one latitudinal.

(e) Two elevations, with one elevation being the front of the library building.

(f) Outline specifications describing the type of construction by identifying the basic building components (structural, mechanical etc.), and the type of occupancy. The architect shall reference any applicable Sections of State Statutes and State Building Codes.

(g) For the remodeling portion of the project, a floor plan which identifies the extent and limits of the remodeling.

(h) For projects which involve rehabilitation for health and safety purposes, the architect shall cite the specific Sections of State Statutes, State Building Codes or local codes which demonstrate that the existing building is in need of rehabilitation for health and safety purposes. If local codes are cited, provide a copy of any cited sections of the local code.

Remodeling of existing libraries only:

For projects which involve remodeling of existing libraries exclusively, only outline specifications with a floor plan which identifies the extent and limits of remodeling shall be submitted with the application. If the remodeling project involves rehabilitation for health and safety purposes, the architect shall cite the specific Sections of State Statutes, State Building Standards Codes or local codes which demonstrate that the existing library building is in need of rehabilitation for health and safety purposes. Provide a copy of any sections of the local code which have been cited.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Normal Construction Costs in the Applicant's Area:

(See Section 20418 (c))

(For projects with new construction only.)

In order to justify the eligible projected construction cost estimate for new construction, the following information is required:

The current (1990) cost of public library buildings figure of $115.20 per square foot multiplied by the following locality adjustment factor:

1) County: ▸	Multiplier Factor: ▸

				

2) Locally Adjusted Cost Per Square Foot ($/SF):	▸ $	/ SF

	($115.20 x Multiplier Factor)			

This figure is increased by ⅓ percent for every month from the State Librarian's deadline for application until the anticipated bid date which provides the eligible projected construction cost per square foot estimate.

3) Number of Months: __________ x .33 =	▸	% Inflation Factor

				

4) Locally Adjusted $/SF x Inflation Factor % =		▸ $	/ SF

The locally adjusted cost per square foot figure added to the inflation factor cost per square foot figure (line 2 plus line 4) equals the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area:

5) Eligible projected construction $/SF:		▸ $	/ SF

The eligible projected construction cost is calculated by multiplying the eligible projected construction cost per square foot figure times the square footage of new construction:

	Eligible projected construction $/SF:	▸ $	/ SF

		(re-enter line 5)
		

				x		
						

	The Square Footage of New Construction:	▸ $	/ SF
			

			Equals:
			

6) The eligible projected construction cost:	▸ $	

If the projected construction cost estimated by the project architect is lower than the figure in line 6, the applicant shall use the lower figure as the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area.

If the optional modification below is not utilized, the eligible projected construction cost may be increased by fifteen percent to allow for a contingency at this point:

	Eligible Contingency:	▸ $
	(15% of line 6)	

Optional modification:

The applicant may, at its option, employ a local cost comparison approach to increase the eligible projected construction cost figure. List a minimum of three comparable public construction projects which have been bid within two years of the State Librarian's deadline for application:

	Project	Date Bid	Contract Cost/SF
			

A)	▸		▸ $	/ SF
				
B)	▸		▸ $	/ SF
				
C)	▸		▸ $	/ SF
				
D)	▸		▸ $	/ SF
				
E)	▸		▸ $	/ SF
				
F)	▸		▸ $	/ SF

Comparable public construction projects are post offices, museums, courthouses, city halls, auditoriums, community college and public libraries, senior citizens centers, public schools and recreation centers.

The costs per square foot of the above recently bid comparable projects are averaged to obtain the:

7) Locally Determined Comparable $/SF:	▸ $	/ SF

	(average of A through F)		

The average of this locally determined comparable cost per square foot figure (line 7) and the eligible projected construction cost per square foot figure (line 5) equals the revised eligible projected construction cost per square foot:

	Locally Determined Comparable $/SF:

		(reenter line 7)			▸ $	/ SF
				Plus		
						

	Eligible Projected Construction $/SF:	▸ $	/ SF

		(reenter line 5)				

			Divided by 2, Equals
			

8) Revised Eligible Projected Construction $/SF:	▸ $	/ SF

The revised eligible projected construction cost is calculated by multiplying the eligible projected construction cost per square foot figure times the square footage of new construction:

	Revised eligible projected construction $/SF:	▸ $	/ SF

		(reenter line 8)				
			x			
						

	The Square Footage of New Construction:	▸	/ SF
			

			Equals:			
						

9) The revised eligible projected construction cost:	▸ $	

The revised eligible projected construction cost may be increased by fifteen percent to allow for a contingency:

	Eligible Contingency:	▸ $	

		(15% of line 9)		

Detailed Projected Construction Cost Estimate

For new construction, the architect shall provide the applicant, and the applicant shall submit with the application, a conceptual phase estimate of the projected construction costs for the proposed project. The estimate shall be organized using either A. or B. as follows, or a similar estimating format. The footnoted citations below are provided only as a reference. Applicants are not required to use the external documents footnoted by asterisks in order to comply with the cost estimate requirements.

	A.*	General Requirements	Finishes
		Site Work	Specialties
		Concrete	Equipment
		Masonry	Furnishings
		Metals	Special Conditions
		Wood and Plastics	Conveying Systems
		Thermal and Moisture Protection	Mechanical
		Doors and Windows	Electrical
			
	B.**	Foundations	Conveying
		Substructures	Mechanical
		Superstructures	Electrical
		Exterior Closure	General Conditions
		Roofing	Special
		Interior Construction	Site Work
			

* Construction Specifications Institute (C.S.I.) Masterformat Divisions
** R.S. Means Assemblies Cost Data Manual

For remodeling work, the architect shall provide the applicant, and the applicant shall submit with the application, a conceptual plans estimate of the projected construction costs for the proposed project. The estimate shall be organized by the three types of eligible project expenditures for remodeling work:

A. Energy Conservation

B. Access for the Disabled

C. Compliance with Current Health and Safety Requirements for Public Facilities

For remodeling work, the architect shall also provide a lump sum estimate for the remaining “general” remodeling work included in the project.

Multipurpose Cost Comparison:

(For multipurpose projects only.)

The architect shall provide the applicant, and the applicant shall submit with the application, a cost analysis comparing the budget of the multipurpose project as a whole with the budget of the library portion of the project, using the same formats as above.

Library Project Budget

(Provide for all projects. Provide for library portion only of multipurpose projects.)

LIBRARY PROJECT COSTS	ELIGIBLE	INELIGIBLE

		

		

1)	Purchase Price or Appraised Value of Building	▸ $	NA
			
	Construction Contract for:		
			
2)	New Construction	▸ $	▸ $
	(Including additions)		
			
	Remodeling for:		
			
3)	Energy Conservation	▸ $	N/A
			
4)	Disabled Access	▸ $	N/A
			
5)	Health & Safety	▸ $	N/A
			
6)	General (Other)	N/A	▸ $
			
7)	Contingency	▸ $	▸ $
			
8)	Site Development Costs	▸ $	▸ $
			
9)	Site Demolition Costs	▸ $	N/A
			
10)	Fastened Shelving & Built-in Equipment	▸ $	N/A
			
11)	Works of Art	▸ $	▸ $
			
12)	Furnishings	▸ $	▸ $
			
13)	Movable Equipment	N/A	▸ $
			
14)	Geotechnical Reports	▸ $	N/A
			
15)	Architectural & Engineering Fees	▸ $	▸ $
			
16)	Construction Cost Estimator Fees	▸ $	N/A
			
17)	Asbestos Consultant Fees	▸ $	N/A
			
18)	Library Consultant Fees	▸ $	N/A
			
19)	Interior Designer Fees	▸ $	N/A
			
20)	Local Project Administration Costs	N/A	▸ $
			
21)	Other (Specify

____________________

)	▸ $	▸ $
			
22)	Other (Specify

____________________

)	▸ $	▸ $
			
23)	Subtotal $	▸ $	N/A
	(Add lines 1 through 22)		
			
24)	State Project Administration Fee	▸ $	N/A
	(1/2% of line 23 eligible costs)		
			
25)	Purchase Price of Land	▸ $	N/A
			
26)	Appraised Value of Land	▸ $	N/A
	(No lease or lease-purchase)		
			
27)	Credit for Architectural & Engineering (A & E) Fees	▸ $	N/A
	(Paid for prior to 2/15/88 for 1st funding cycle, and prior to 7/19/88 for 2nd funding cycle)		
			
			
28)	TOTAL COSTS:	▸ $	▸ $
			
			

SOURCES OF PROJECT INCOME:

29)	State Matching Funds	▸ $	N/A
	(65% of line 28 eligible costs)		
			
30)	Local Matching Funds	▸ $	N/A
	(35% of line 28 eligible costs)		
			
			

31)	City	▸ $
		
32)	County	▸ $
		
33)	Special District	▸ $
		
34)	Private	▸ $
		
35)	Other (Specify:

_________________________

)	▸ $
		
36)	Local Credits (Land, A&E Fees and Furnishings)	▸ $

	(Enter total of figures on lines 25 through 27 and only furnishings from line 12 which have already been acquired prior to the State Librarian's deadline for application)		
			

	(No credit for land which will be acquired)	
		
	(The addition of lines 31 through 36 must equal line 30)	
		

37)	Adjusted Local Match	▸ $
	(Line 30 minus line 36)	
		
38)	Supplemental Local Funds	▸ $
	(The same as line 28 ineligible)	
		
39)	TOTAL PROJECT INCOME:	▸ $
	(Add lines 29, 30 and 38)	

Local Funding Commitment:

Provide the necessary resolution by the governing body of the applicant required to support the application.

(See Section 20416 (a))

SIGNATURES

The parties below attest to and certify the accuracy and truthfulness of the application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act funds. If the application is successful, the application agrees to execute the project on the basis of the application data provided herein.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

I hereby affirm that the library jurisdiction, for which I am the administrative agent, approves of the application and will operate the facility as a library after its completion.

▸		▸

	Signature		Date
			

▸		▸

	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

HEAD OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT

(If applicable - Special Districts exempt)

I hereby certify the accuracy of the 1990 and 2010 population figures contained in the application for the jurisdiction which I represent.

▸		▸

	Signature		Date
			

▸		▸

	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

ELECTED OFFICIAL

Signature of Mayor, Chairperson of Board of Supervisors, or Head of District, authorized to make application for the local jurisdiction

▸		▸

	Signature		Date
			

▸		▸

	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

JPA projects only.

(If application is by a JPA applicant, provide the elected official and head of planning of the second party.)

ELECTED OFFICIAL

Signature of Mayor, Chairperson of Board of Supervisors, or Head of District, authorized to make application for the local jurisdiction

▸		▸

	Signature		Date
			

▸		▸

	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

HEAD OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT

(If applicable - Special Districts exempt)

I hereby certify the accuracy of the 1990 and 2010 population figures contained in the application for the jurisdiction which I represent.

▸		▸

	Signature		Date
			

▸		▸

	Name (Type)		Title (Type)

OUTLINE

OF

REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM:
APPENDIX 3

(To Section 20410 (k) & Section 20420 (c) via application form)

Table of Contents

Overview and Introduction

Provide a general introduction to the project with an overview of the need for the project along with a time schedule for the project. Discuss the relationship of the library building program to the architectural design process, as well as the roles of the library building team members.

Community Analysis

Provide an in-depth understanding of the particular community by describing and analyzing all relevant factors which will have an effect upon the library's roles and plan of service.

Governmental Agencies

Identify all governmental agencies which will have an influence on the planning of the new facility and describe the nature of the relationship. Identify key individuals and define their roles in the project.

Location

Provide general information locating the projected within the library service area and local jurisdiction. An area map showing the location of the proposed project site shall be included, if a site has been identified. Further site analysis is optional.

Demography

Provide information about the size, projected growth and demographic characteristics of the population within the library service area. This information shall include, but not be limited to, the composition of the population by age, race, ethnicity, education and other socio-economic factors. This information shall be analyzed and compared to the norm of larger populations such as the special district, city, county, state and nation. This data shall be used in developing the library's plan of service to its community.

Library Institutional Analysis

Describe the mission of the public library and the library plan of service providing any information which will be necessary to determine the allocation of space for the proposed library building in terms of collections, reader's seats, staff workstations, special purpose units and meeting room space.

History of the Library

Provide a brief history of the development of the library.

Library Plan of Service

Define any applicable roles of the proposed public library and describe any specific goals and objectives for library service to the community. Provide a detailed analysis of the types of services to be offered as well as how the plan will be implemented in the proposed facility. Provide any applicable use statistics, service standards or guidelines. Provide a citation and brief description if there is a jurisdiction-wide plan of service that has been officially adopted. Provide a citation and summary analysis if there is a user survey to support the library's plan of service.

Library Collections

Describe the current status of the library collections and project the capacity of future holdings for the proposed facility. Discuss collection development and provide justification for the size and types of collections based on demographics, previous as well as anticipated purchasing patterns, verifiable library use statistics, and any applicable standards or guidelines. Provide a summary of all project collections to be housed in the library, as well as the conversation factors used to calculate the required shelving units to store the holdings.

Readers' Seats

Describe the number, type and allocation of the patron seating needed to meet the requirements of the proposed facility. Identify any standards utilized in determining the amount of seating as well as any applicable conversion factors use to calculate the square footage needed to house the various types of seating.

Special Purpose Units/Spaces

Identify and describe the various kinds of special purpose units (CD-ROM readers, microform readers, photocopy machines etc.) which will be required in order to support the operation of the proposed facility. Describe the significance of this equipment in meeting the challenge of changing concepts in public library service. Provide an allocation of the units as well as any applicable conversion factors used to calculate the square footage needed to house the special purpose units.

Staff Workstations

Describe the projected staff organization and provide any applicable standards used in determining the size of the projected staff. Provide the resulting number of staff workstations (public, office and workroom) needed to provide the desired service level in the proposed facility, and indicate the proposed allocation of staff workstations. Provide conversion factors used to calculate the square footage needed to house the various types of staff workstations.

Meeting Room Requirements

Describe the number and capacity of meeting rooms for the proposed library. Indicate how this space supports the library's plan of service and provide an allocation of the space. Provide conversion factors used to calculate the square footage needed for the various types of meeting room seats.

Facility Space Analysis

Summary of Facility Space Requirements

Provide a summary page(s) of the various spaces in the proposed library showing the name of the spaces with the respective square footage, collections and reader's seats required.

Spatial Relationships

Describe the relationships of the various spaces in the proposed library either through the use of narrative, a spatial diagram or a matrix.

Space Descriptions

Provide a description of each individual space as well as a general narrative for the whole library which addresses, as appropriate, the following items:

Square footage, occupancy by staff and patrons, type and size of collections, functional activity description, spatial relationships, flexibility, expandability, staff efficiency, energy efficiency, fenestration, space finishes, building materials, access for the disabled, acoustics, environmental conditions (HVAC), electrical power supply, illumination, communications, computer applications, security systems, signs, audio-visual aspects, visual supervision and layout of furniture and equipment.

Financial Analysis

Provide a preliminary capital outlay project budget for the proposed facility with cost justifications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19960, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19961, 19965, and 19966 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-90; operative 10-31-90 (Register 90, No. 50).

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§ 20430. Definitions.

(a) Addition -- a project that increases the floor area of enclosed space of an existing building. “Addition” also means “expansion.”

(b) Addition/remodeling -- a project that combines remodeling with an addition to an existing building.

(c) Administrative costs of the project [Education Code section 19990] -- administrative costs include costs of any services provided by employees of the applicant jurisdiction or its library service provider, excluding professional services as described in section 20432(e) and (f) where such services are required by the applicant jurisdiction to be provided by a Public Works or similar department, or by other departments providing the professional services, and where the costs are directly billed to the construction project.

(d) Applicant -- a local jurisdiction as defined under Education Code section 19988 that is eligible for a grant and that is in the process of making application for California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 funds.

(e) Application Form -- the form entitled “Application Form: California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 Funds” found in section 20440, Appendix 1.

(f) Appraised value -- the value of land, an existing building, or any other improvements as determined by an independent certified appraiser no more than one year prior to the date of the Board's deadline for application. [See section 20436(a) for appraisal requirements.]

(g) Architect -- an architect holding a valid license under California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 3, Division 3, commencing with section 5500.

(h) Assignable square footage -- the usable space within the building assigned to furniture and equipment, excluding any non-assignable space.

(i) Board -- California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board.

(j) Bond Act -- the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 (Education Code sections 19985-20011).

(k) Co-located library -- a library that houses a combined public library and public school library in a single facility, either on or off of school grounds. Library services provided in the facility shall be defined by a cooperative agreement between the public library jurisdiction that will operate the library and one or more public school districts serving any combination of K-12 students. The terms “co-location project” and “co-located library” are used synonymously. If portions of a co-located project are not devoted to the delivery and support of public library direct service, the project shall be considered, in addition, a multipurpose project.

(l) Common areas of a multipurpose building -- areas of a multi-occupant building that are shared by its occupants.

(m) Community Library Needs Assessment -- a written evaluation of the library service needs of an identified public library service area containing the elements specified in section 20440, Appendix 3.

(n) Completion of the public library project -- For the purposes of Bond Act grant projects, the public library project shall be considered complete at Substantial Completion.

(o) Construction manager -- an individual who has had responsibility for construction management for five or more construction projects in excess of $1,000,000 each, within the 10 years prior to the Board's application deadline.

(p) Conversion -- remodeling an existing building that is not currently used for public library purposes to make it a public library.

(q) Construction cost estimator -- an individual who has had responsibility for five or more construction project cost estimates in excess of $1,000,000 each, within the 10 years prior to the Board's application deadline.

(r) Cooperative agreement -- a written legal agreement containing the elements specified in section 20440 , Appendix 2.

(s) DSA -- Division of the State Architect, Department of General Services, State of California.

(t) Electronic technologies -- any electronic device or network that processes or provides access to data or information.

(u) Eligible project costs -- reimbursable costs authorized in Education Code sections 19989 and 19995(b) as made specific in these regulations.

(v) Eligible projected construction cost:

(1) For new construction -- construction contract costs for a public library or joint use library facility derived by calculating the normal public construction costs in the applicant's area as specified in section 20436(c).

(2) For conversion, remodeling, and addition/remodeling -- construction costs related to all aspects of remodeling, rehabilitating, or renovating an existing public library facility owned by the applicant; or construction costs related to the conversion of a building into a public library, as specified in section 20436(d).

(w) Engineer -- an engineer holding a valid license under California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 7, Division 3, commencing with section 6700, in that branch of engineering that is applicable.

(x) Existing public library -- a facility operated to provide public library direct service, either owned or leased, if the lease has a total duration of not less than 20 years.

(y) Existing public school library -- a facility operated to provide library service to students in a public school, either owned or leased, if the lease has a total duration of not less than 20 years.

(z) Fenestration -- the arrangement, proportioning, and design of exterior and interior windows, clerestories, skylights, window walls, and doors in a building.

(aa) Field Act -- Education Code sections 17281, 17365, and 81130.

(bb) Gross square footage -- the entire area of the building interior including the exterior wall thickness. The total of the assignable square footage and the non-assignable square footage equals the gross square footage. Whenever the terms or abbreviations “square footage,” “square feet,” “SQ FT,” or “SF” are used in the Bond Act regulations or appendices without the modifiers “assignable” or “non-assignable,” then the terms or abbreviations mean “gross square footage” or “gross square feet.”

(cc) Inadequate infrastructure -- incoming telecommunication connection to a public school building equal to or less than 512 thousand bits per second (512K bps).

(dd) Joint use project -- a public library project that is either a co-located library or a joint venture project.

(ee) Joint venture project -- a project to construct a public library facility that jointly serves both public library users and any combination of K-12 students as defined by a cooperative agreement between a public library jurisdiction and one or more public school districts. Joint venture library services are defined in section 20434(a)(1)(B).

(ff) K-12 -- kindergarten through grade 12.

(gg) Library building program -- the planning document that describes the space requirements and all other general building considerations required for the design of a public library building, as specified in section 20440, Appendix 5.

(hh) Library consultant -- a qualified library consultant who meets all of the following criteria:

(1) Possesses a Master of Library Science or equivalent 5th year degree in library science.

(2) Has been a consultant for at least five different library projects within the last 10 years for the development of at least one of the following:

(A) Library needs assessment.

(B) Library plan of service.

(C) Library facility master plan.

(D) Library site study.

(E) Library building program.

(F) Library architectural plans review.

(3) Has provided the services in (2) above as an independent contractor or as the employee of an organization involved with the administration of public libraries.

(ii) Library facilities master plan -- a jurisdiction-wide plan detailing the anticipated need for new and/or remodeled public library facilities for a specified period of time.

(jj) Local matching funds -- 35% of the total eligible project costs submitted in the Library Project Budget in the Application Form, which the applicant is responsible for obtaining from sources other than the Bond Act.

(kk) Mid-point of construction -- the calendar date that falls half-way between the start of construction and Substantial Completion of the project.

(ll) Multipurpose building -- a multi-occupant facility, part of which is a public library and part of which is used for other purposes. [See also the definition (k), Co-located library].

(mm) New construction -- new building square footage for one or more of the following:

(1) A totally new library building.

(2) An addition to an existing public library building owned by the applicant.

(3) An addition to an existing building that is being converted to a public library building.

(nn) New public library -- any of the following:

(1) The construction of a new public library building.

(2) The acquisition of a building that is not currently a public library and remodeling it to become a public library.

(3) A replacement facility for an existing public library, whether on the same site or a new site.

(oo) Non-assignable space -- utility areas of a building required for the function of the building, including stairways; elevators; corridors and interior walkways; public lobbies; restrooms; duct shafts; mechanical rooms; electrical closets; telecommunications closets for voice, data, electrical, security, and fire systems; janitor's closets; fireplaces; interior and exterior wall thickness; and exterior amenities that are part of the building but not enclosed, such as loading docks and covered patios, porches, and walkways.

(pp) Project -- a remodeling, remodeling with addition, or new construction project for purposes authorized under Education Code section 19989.

(qq) Project manager -- an individual who has had responsibility for project management of five or more construction projects in excess of $1,000,000 each, within the 10 years prior to the Board's application deadline.

(rr) Projected construction cost -- the construction cost of the library project as estimated by an architect, engineer, or construction cost estimator.

(ss) Public library portion of a building or site -- the portion of the building or site dedicated to the delivery and support of public library direct services plus the pro rata share of common areas attributable to the delivery and support of public library direct services.

(tt) Readers' seats -- all seating in the library available for the public of all ages to use while reading print materials (i.e., lounge seating, benches, floor cushions, seating at tables, carrels, and study counters). Readers' seats do not include technology workstations.

(uu) Remodeling -- any form of renovation or rehabilitation of an existing facility. The following terms are used synonymously: remodeling, renovation, and rehabilitation.

(vv) State matching funds -- 65% of the total eligible project costs submitted in the Library Project Budget in the Application Form.

(ww) Substantial Completion -- the date on which the owner and contractor agree that the construction contract is sufficiently complete to permit the owner to take possession of the facility.

(xx) Supplemental funds -- local funds required to cover ineligible project costs that are directly related to the construction project.

(yy) Technology workstations -- workstations in the library (e.g. tables, carrels, counters, office systems) available for the public of all ages to use while operating any kind of library-provided electronic or audiovisual technology (i.e., personal computers, computer terminals, online public access computers (OPAC), audio and video units, ADA adaptive technology, and microform readers).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19992, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19989, 19994, 19995 and 19996, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3 (articles 1-2, sections 20430-20444), article 1 (section 20430) and section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

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Appendix 2 Required Elements for Joint Use Cooperative Agreements

As required in section 20440(d)(1), applicants with joint use projects shall submit a copy of the cooperative agreement between the public library and the public school district(s) that includes the following elements:

1. A definition of the roles and responsibilities of each party with respect to funding, staffing, supervision, operation, management, and others as applicable.

2. A description of the joint library services and how they will be provided.

3. The library hours of service for the public and for students.

4. The number and classifications of staff members.

5. The use of volunteers, if any.

6. Identification of the location of the proposed joint use project.

7. Ownership of the site, facility, furnishings, equipment, and library materials.

8. All sources and uses of funding.

9. Responsibility for facility operation, maintenance, and management.

10. Review and modification process for the conditions of the agreement.

11. Field Act applicability to the project:

a. A statement that the project will or will not be subject to the Field Act.

b. The rationale for the determination regarding the Field Act applicability.

12. A 20-year commitment to providing joint use library services consistent with the intent of the cooperative agreement.

13. Acknowledgment and incorporation of Education Code section 19999 and section 20440(e)(3)(G) of these regulations which requires the provision of public library direct services for 40 years.

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Appendix 3 Community Library Needs Assessment Components

As required in section 20440(d)(2), all applicants shall submit a copy of a Community Library Needs Assessment that demonstrates the need for the project and describes its relationship to the overall public library jurisdiction. The needs assessment shall include, but is not limited to, the following components:

1. Table of Contents giving page numbers for each division and each required Executive Summary.

2. Overall Executive Summary for the Community Library Needs Assessment, not to exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter.

a. The Executive Summary shall provide a narrative overview of the findings of the Community Library Needs Assessment, citing relevant community demographic information.

b. The Executive Summary for joint use projects shall also include a description of the K-12 student population that will be served by the joint use project and their needs.

3. Needs assessment methodology

a. Applicants shall provide an Executive Summary of the needs assessment methodology not to exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter.

b. Applicants shall describe how they involved residents, community organizations, special interest groups, special populations including those with disabilities, local agencies, and others, as applicable, in determining the needs of the residents of the library service area and the need for a new or improved facility.

c. Applicants with joint use projects shall also describe how the school and/or school district was involved in planning the joint use facility and services and include a description of the involvement of the following school representatives, as applicable: superintendents, principals, school board members, teachers, certified library media teachers, parents, students, and any school support organizations.

d. Applicants shall describe methods used to elicit community input, such as surveys, focus groups, community meetings, and other methods used.

4. Community Analysis with Executive Summary

Applicants shall describe and analyze relevant factors that affect the library goals, objectives, and Library Plan of Service for the residents in the project service area. Factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Governmental agencies

Identify governmental agencies that will have an influence on the planning of the facility and describe the nature of the relationship. Identify key individuals in the government agencies and describe their roles in the project.

b. School agencies

Identify public and private schools within the district that will be served by the proposed project and their service needs, including whether or not a school library exists.

c. Community organizations

Identify community organizations that will be served by the proposed project, and describe their service needs.

d. Demography

Applicants shall obtain the following demographic information from federal, state, or regional sources, and identify the source.

(1) Population characteristics Describe the service area population, including, but not limited to, its current size, projected growth, and demographic characteristics to the extent such information is available for the project service area.

(2) Data not available for the specific project service area

If the information is unavailable for the project service area, the applicant may utilize the demographic information for local jurisdictions in which the project is located.

(3) Demographic data and analysis

Include the following data for the project service area and an analysis of the data:

◼ The average California Academic Performance Index (API) for public schools in the library service area.

◼ Poverty rate.

◼ Per capita income.

◼ Literacy rate.

◼ Unemployment rate.

◼ Population composition by age.

◼ Population by occupation.

◼ Median property value.

◼ Population by educational level.

◼ Others (optional).

This information shall be compared to the norm for the state and nation, to the extent such information is available.

Applicants shall include an Executive Summary of the overall findings of the community analysis. The Executive Summary shall not exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter.

5. Analysis and discussion of community characteristics.

6. Analysis of library service needs with Executive Summary.

Applicants shall provide an in-depth analysis of the library service needs based on the findings of the Community Library Needs Assessment.

Applicants shall include an Executive Summary describing how the demographic characteristics, and any other factors, will affect the Library Plan of Service. The Executive Summary shall not exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter.

7. Service limitations of existing library facilities with Executive Summary If existing facilities will be replaced or improved, applicants shall describe how the existing facilities are inadequate in providing the types of services needed for residents of the project service area.

Applicants shall describe the limitations and constraints of services provided in the existing public library facilities that will be replaced or improved for categories a-f below. For co-located joint use projects, also provide the information for the school library.

a. Collections.

b. Readers' seating.

c. Staff offices, workstations, and visual supervision.

d. Technology.

e. Meeting rooms.

f. Special purpose (miscellaneous).

Applicants shall provide descriptions of the types of library services that are needed but currently unavailable in the existing public library buildings. For joint-use projects, both co-located and joint venture, also address school library services that are needed but currently unavailable.

Applicants shall provide an Executive Summary which will give a narrative overview of the service limitations of the existing facility based on categories a-f listed above, not to exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter. If more than one existing facility is being replaced or improved, provide a separate summary for each facility. For co-located projects, provide a separate summary of the service limitations of the school library.

8. Physical limitations of existing library facilities with Executive Summary

If existing facilities will be replaced or improved, applicants shall provide an analysis of the physical limitations of existing public library buildings for the following categories. For co-located joint-use projects, if there are existing facilities that will be replaced or improved, also provide an analysis of the physical limitations of the existing school libraries for the same categories

a. Structural.

b. Energy conservation.

c. Health and safety.

d. Disabled access.

e. Acoustics.

f. Space flexibility/expandability.

g. Functional spatial relationships.

h. Site.

i. Any other considerations.

Applicants shall provide an Executive Summary which will give a narrative overview of the physical limitations of the existing library facility based on categories a-i listed above, summarizing how the facility is inadequate, hazardous, ineffective, or inefficient. If more than one existing facility is being replaced or improved, provide a separate summary for each facility. The summary shall not exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter. For co-located projects, provide a separate summary of the physical limitations of the school library.

9. Space Needs Assessment Provide a listing of the assignable square footage allocations needed for the proposed project and an analysis of how they were determined for the following categories:

a. Library Collections

(1) Describe the current status of the library collections and capacity of the proposed building to house the collections in the future.

(2) Discuss collection development and provide justification for the size and types of proposed collections based on demographics, previous as well as anticipated purchasing patterns, verifiable library use statistics, and any standards or guidelines used.

(3) Provide a summary of all projected collections to be housed in the proposed library, including the size, format, category, and subcategory of each collection. Include the volumes per linear foot and assumptions regarding the percentage of collection in circulation.

(4) Provide a chart showing the calculations used to translate each collection subcategory into space needs. Provide the conversion factors used in the calculations such as type of shelving or storage unit, the number of volumes per shelving or storage unit, the number of shelving or storage units needed to house the collection, the number of assignable square feet per shelving or storage unit, and the amount of assignable square footage needed to house the shelving or storage units.

b. Readers' Seats

(1) Describe the number, type, and allocation of all patron seating needed to meet the requirements of the proposed facility.

(2) Identify standards utilized in determining the amount of seating.

(3) Describe the calculations used to translate the various types of readers' seating into space needs, providing the conversion factors used to calculate the required assignable square footage.

c. Technology

(1) Identify and describe the number and types of technology equipment (computers, printers, servers, routers, other computer peripherals, and telecommunications equipment, etc.) and workstations required to support the operation of the proposed facility.

(2) Describe the calculations used to translate the technology equipment needs into space needs, providing the conversion factors used to calculate the assignable square footage needed to accommodate the equipment and workstations.

d. Staff Offices and Workstations

(1) Describe the projected staff organization and provide any standards used in determining the size of the projected staff.

(2) Provide the resulting number of staff workstations (public, office, and workroom) needed to provide the desired service level in the proposed facility, and indicate the proposed allocation of staff workstations.

(3) Describe the calculations used to translate the office and workstation needs into space needs, providing the conversion factors used to calculate the assignable square footage to house the various types of workstations.

e. Meeting Room Requirements

(1) Describe the number and capacity of meeting rooms for the proposed library. Indicate how this space supports the library's plan of service and provide an allocation of the space.

(2) Describe the calculations used to determine the amount of meeting room assignable square footage required, providing conversion factors used to calculate the assignable square footage needed for the various types of meeting room seats.

f. Special Purpose: Miscellaneous Space Needs

(1) Describe any other miscellaneous spaces or equipment that have been identified, indicating their intended use and how they support the library's plan of service and providing an allocation of space.

(2) Describe the calculations used to determine the amount of special purpose assignable square footage required, providing the conversion factors used to calculate the assignable square footage needed for each type of furnishing and equipment or space.

g. Non-Assignable Space

Provide the assumptions made with respect to the percentage of non-assignable square footage as well as the amount of non-assignable square footage.

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Appendix 4 Library Plan of Service Components

As required in section 20440(d)(3), all applicants shall submit a copy of a Library Plan of Service that highlights major services to be provided and how they respond to the needs identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment. The plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following components:

1. Library Plan of Service

Applicants shall submit a Library Plan of Service that describes how the needs of the residents in the library service area, as identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment, will be met by the proposed project.

The Library Plan of Service shall include:

2. Executive Summary Provide an Executive Summary of the Library Plan of Service, highlighting major services to be provided and how they respond to the needs identified. The Executive Summary shall not exceed two typed pages.

3. Mission statement a. Describe the mission of the public library.

b. For co-located joint use projects, also include the school's mission statement for providing library services to their students.

4. Goals and objectives

Describe the goals, objectives, roles, and service indicators for library services for the library project service area and how they respond to the information gathered in the Community Library Needs Assessment.

5. Types of services to be offered

a. All applicants

Provide a detailed description of the types of services that will be offered as well as an implementation plan. Describe staffing, programming, hours of service, collections and any special services along with other relevant community services or partnerships such as adult education, senior citizen, literacy and after school programs, etc. Indicate how the overall plan of service meets the needs of the residents of the library service area.

b. Co-located joint use projects

Applicants with co-located joint use projects shall describe how the project's Library Plan of Service will meet the needs of the K-12 student population identified for this project. Describe how this service is different from what would be provided for the proposed project's clientele if there were no joint use cooperative agreement.

c. Joint venture projects

Applicants with joint venture projects, describe how the project's Library Plan of Service will meet the needs of the K-12 student population identified for this project. Describe why the specific service(s) (homework center, career center, family literacy center, computer center, subject-specialty learning center, shared electronic and telecommunication library services, or other collaborative library services that directly benefit K-12 students) was selected to meet the student needs.

6. Jurisdiction-wide service

Describe how the proposed project fits into the overall plan of service for the library jurisdiction.

7. Technology

a. All applicants shall describe how the Library Plan of Service integrates appropriate electronic technologies in response to the service needs identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment and shall include a description of how information technologies will be implemented to integrate, support, or extend the delivery of library services to the residents of the service area.

b. Applicants with joint use projects shall also describe how electronic technologies will be used to meet the needs of K-12 students as identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment.

c. The applicant shall provide an Executive Summary which will give a narrative overview of how the Library Plan of Service integrates appropriate electronic technologies in response to the service needs identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment. Include a description of how information technologies will be implemented to integrate, support, or extend the delivery of library services for the proposed project now and in the future. Joint use project applicants shall also describe how electronic technologies will be used to meet the needs of K-12 students as identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment. The summary shall not exceed two, single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter.

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Appendix 5 Library Building Program Components

As required in section 20440(d)(4), all applicants shall submit a copy of a Library Building Program that demonstrates how the Library Plan of Service will be implemented in the project. The building program shall include, but is not limited to, the following components:

1. Table of contents with page numbers for each division

2. Overview and introduction

Applicants shall:

a. Provide a general introduction to the project, including an overview of the need for the project and a time schedule for the project.

b. Discuss the relationship of the library building program to the architectural design process.

c. Identify and discuss the roles and interrelationships of the library building team members.

3. General Requirements of the Library Building

Applicants shall provide a general narrative for the entire library that addresses the following items, as appropriate:

a. Occupancy by staff and patrons.

b. Type and size of collections.

c. Flexibility and expandability.

d. Staff efficiency.

e. Energy efficiency.

f. Fenestration.

g. Space finishes.

h. Access for the disabled.

i. Acoustics.

j. Environmental conditions (HVAC).

k. Illumination.

l. Power and data communication requirements.

m. Security systems.

n. Signs.

o. Audio-visual systems.

p. Visual supervision.

q. Master list of furniture and equipment.

4. Spatial Relationships

Applicants shall describe the relationships of the various spaces in the proposed library through the use of a narrative, spatial diagram, or matrix.

5. Summary of Facility Space Requirements

Applicants shall provide a summary of the spaces in the proposed library, showing the name of each space and its respective assignable square footage.

6. Space Descriptions

Applicants shall provide a description of each individual space utilizing the following items as applicable:

a. Assignable square footage.

b. Occupancy by staff and patrons.

c. Type and size of collections.

d. Functional activity description.

e. Spatial relationships.

f. Flexibility and expandability.

g. Fenestration.

h. Space finishes.

i. Access for the disabled.

j. Acoustics.

k. Environmental conditions (HVAC).

l. Illumination.

m. Power, data, and audiovisual communications requirements.

n. Security requirements.

o. Visual supervision.

p. Signs.

q. A listing of required furniture and equipment.

7. Preliminary project budget

Applicants shall provide a preliminary capital outlay project budget for the proposed facility.

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Appendix 6 Requirements for Site Lease and Lease-Purchase Agreements

An applicant that is placing a proposed project on a site secured by a lease or a lease-purchase agreement shall conform to the following requirements:

1. Public Agency Owner

If the lessor is a public agency:

a. The agreement shall provide that the applicant, as lessee, shall have full and undisturbed access to the site at all times to build and operate a public library during the length of the lease.

b. The term of the agreement shall be a minimum of 40 years following Substantial Completion of the project unless ownership shall otherwise transfer to the lessee before this time period has expired.

c. The title report shall indicate that there are no superior liens (deeds of trust or other rights) in the leased property.

d. The agreement shall provide that any subsequent encumbrance on the property (e.g. deed of trust) or sale of the property must be subject to the lease or lease-purchase agreement.

e. Either full rental shall be paid in a lump sum up front or the lessee shall covenant to budget for rent each year.

f. The lessor's remedies for any default by the lessee, including failure to pay rent, cannot include cancellation of the lease, retaking of the property, or eviction of the lessee. The only remedy is suit for rent or specific performance to remedy any specific breach.

g. The lessor shall demonstrate that the agreement is legally authorized and has been properly approved and executed by the lessor and is enforceable against the lessor. Lessor shall provide a legal opinion to this effect, and the applicant shall submit the legal opinion with the application.

h. The applicant, as lessee, shall demonstrate that the agreement is legally authorized and has been properly approved and executed and is enforceable against the lessee. The applicant shall submit a legal opinion to this effect with the application.

2. Private Owner

If the lessor is a private entity, in addition to the items in 1 above, the applicant shall submit a legal opinion with the application that either:

a. The lessor is an entity which cannot enter bankruptcy proceedings under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, or

b. The lease or lease purchase agreement cannot be rejected by the lessor in the event of bankruptcy.

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§ 20432. Purposes of Grants.

(a) Acquisition of an existing or prefabricated building

A local jurisdiction may acquire, through purchase or donation, an existing building or a prefabricated building for the purpose of converting it to a public library.

(b) Multipurpose building

A local jurisdiction may acquire space in a multipurpose building for use as a public library.

(c) Allowable site use

A local jurisdiction may build a public library facility on land that has been:

(1) Purchased.

(2) Donated.

(3) Leased.

(4) Secured by a lease-purchase agreement.

(d) Site development and demolition costs

Site development and demolition costs are eligible if they are:

(1) Necessary and directly related to the construction of the public library.

(2) Within the legal boundaries of the public library project site.

(3) No more than 100 feet beyond the legal boundaries of the site and are required to tie-in the public library site with existing utilities and roads. Such work shall be limited to:

(A) Utilities.

(B) Paving.

(C) Sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.

(D) Landscaping and irrigation.

(E) Traffic signals.

(e) Architectural and engineering services

(1) Payment of fees for any work related to the public library construction project performed by architects and engineers are eligible project costs provided they are cash expenditures made not earlier than three years prior to the submission of the grant application, as specified in Education Code section 19995(b).

(2) Matching funds credit for architectural plans and drawings.

(A) The cost of architectural plans and drawings developed solely for the public library project for which the application is being made, regardless of when their cost was incurred, may be credited toward the matching funds requirement.

(B) “Architectural plans and drawings” means, and is limited to, the following documents created by an architect or engineer that are necessary for the design of the proposed public library building:

1. Conceptual plans and drawings.

2. Schematic plans and drawings.

3. Design development plans and drawings (also referred to as preliminary plans and drawings).

4. Construction documents and specifications (also referred to as final working drawings and specifications).

(f) Other professionals Fees for work related to the public library construction project performed by the following professionals are eligible project costs:

(1) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consultants

(2) Attorneys

(3) Audio-visual consultants

(4) Building security systems consultants

(5) Certified Public Accountants

(6) Construction managers

(7) Hazardous materials consultants -- Registered Environmental Assessors registered by the California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, and asbestos consultants registered by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration, who are employed to perform hazardous materials surveys and related abatement contract administration.

(8) Historical consultants required to assess the historical significance of an existing building.

(9) Interior designers employed to:

(A) Design furnishings and equipment.

(B) Provide furnishings floor plans and layouts.

(C) Write specifications.

(D) Otherwise develop bid documents and supervise the bidding and installation of furnishings and equipment for the interiors contract or portion of the general contract for the public library construction project.

(10) Independent construction cost estimators employed to provide project cost estimates

(11) Land surveyors

(12) Library Consultants providing or assisting in the preparation of:

(A) Library needs assessments.

(B) Library plans of service.

(C) Library facility master plans.

(D) Library site studies.

(E) Library building programs.

(F) Library architectural plans reviews.

(13) Lighting consultants

(14) Project managers

(15) Real estate appraisers

(16) Scientists required for CEQA compliance

(17) Signage consultants

(18) Technology planning consultants

(19) Telecommunication consultants

(20) Traffic engineering consultants

(g) Remodeling existing public library facilities owned by the applicant jurisdiction

(1) As required by Education Code 19989 (c), all projects to remodel existing public library facilities shall include “necessary upgrading of electrical and telecommunications systems to accommodate Internet and similar computer technology.”

(2) These improvements are defined as enhancements to the electrical and data systems that provide:

(A) Dedicated circuits for all computers and their peripherals.

(B) Copper, fiber optic, or wireless data connections with a minimum of Category 5 data cabling. Category 5 cable is data communications twisted pair cable appropriate for transmission of signals up to 100 Mb/second.

(h) Ineligible project costs

Ineligible project costs include but are not limited to the following:

(1) Costs for services related to the administration of the public library construction project that are performed by employees of the applicant or the library service provider are ineligible. An exception shall be made for professional services described in section 20432(e) and (f) where such services are required by the applicant jurisdiction to be provided by a Public Works or similar department, or by other departments providing the professional services, and where costs for the services are directly billed to the construction project.

(2) Lease or lease-purchase payments or the value of land secured through a lease or lease-purchase agreement.

(3) The costs associated with portions of a project that will not be used for the delivery and support of public library direct services are not eligible project costs.

(4) In-kind expenditures and services or donations of materials, labor, furniture, equipment, or articles of any kind shall not qualify as matching funds and shall not be counted as eligible project costs.

(5) The value of land owned by the applicant that is already dedicated to the operation of an existing public library.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19992, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19987, 19989, 19990, 19995 and 19996, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 20432-20444) and section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

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§ 20434. Funding Priorities.

(a) New public library project priorities

(1) First priority for new public library facilities: joint use projects

As specified in Education Code section 19994(a)(1), first priority for new public libraries shall be given to joint use projects in which the agency that operates the library and one or more school districts have a cooperative agreement. [See sections 20440(d)(1) and Appendix 2 for information about Cooperative Agreements.]

Joint use projects shall be one of two types:

(A) Co-located library [See “Co-located library” definition in section 20430(k)]

(B) Joint venture projects [See “Joint venture project” definition in section 20430(ee)] Joint venture projects shall provide one or more of the following services:

1. Computer center

A computer center houses computer systems with electronic resources or other educational technologies to assist with any combination of K-12 student learning activities. Services shall include one or more of the following:

a. A range of computer literacy classes covering introductory to advanced skill levels.

b. Access to the computer resources, including the Internet, for both public and student clienteles.

c. Computer literacy activities for students and their families or caregivers.

d. Distance learning equipment and staff to enable online instruction and other forms of educational interaction with distant communities, individuals, or institutions.

2. Family literacy center

A family literacy center houses materials and space for tutoring and instructional activities to improve the ability of K-12 students and their parents or caregivers to read and write English and to develop lifelong learning skills. Activities shall include one or more of the following:

a. One-to-one tutoring, either personal or online.

b. Small group instruction.

c. Reading and writing instruction.

d. Computers with software to improve reading and writing skills.

e. Literacy programming for students and their families or caregivers.

f. After-school literacy programming for students.

3. Homework center

A homework center houses space to provide materials and formal support to assist K-12 students with homework and/or study assignments. Support shall focus on the needs of students including either general assistance in reading, writing, science, language, math skills, and study skills, or individual student assignment assistance, or both. Services shall include one or more of the following:

a. Specialized print and electronic resource collections responsive to curriculum needs, including designated computer time for student homework needs.

b. Peer and/or adult assistance, either paid or volunteer.

c. Instruction in research and study skills.

d. Provision of appropriate support tools such as bibliographies, listing of web sites, and pathfinders.

e. After-school computer or language literacy activities.

f. Temporary reserve or limited circulation collections in response to teacher requests.

4. Career center

A career center houses space to provide job, career, and college education information to assist K-12 students in assessing and pursuing vocational and career choices. Information formats shall include any combination of print, electronic, and audiovisual resources. Service shall include one or more of the following:

a. Resources providing information on various careers and vocations, future opportunities, and the necessary associated job skills and/or education.

b. Career counseling assistance, either paid or volunteer.

c. Information on available training programs and available jobs.

d. Résumé assistance, online job posting, and interview training.

e. College-preparation programs, including scholarship information, college application assistance, college entrance exam preparation, and college essay and résumé preparation.

5. Shared electronic and telecommunication library services Shared library electronic and telecommunication services provide for the sharing of electronic equipment and resources that complement the curriculum of K-12 students. Services shall include one or more of the following:

a. Wide-area network between the public library and public school(s).

b. Collaborative electronic resource database licenses and related training.

c. Collaborative catalog access and shared circulation systems and related training.

6. Subject specialty learning centers Subject specialty learning centers house a comprehensive, in-depth collection of resources and learning activities on a specific subject area that complements the curriculum of the school district that is a part of the joint use cooperative agreement.

7. Other library services Other similar collaborative library services that directly benefit K-12 students.

(2) Second priority for new public library facilities: all others As specified in Education Code section 19994(a)(2), all other new public library projects shall be given second priority.

(b) Priorities for remodeling existing public library facilities owned by the applicant jurisdiction

(1) Remodeling first priority

As specified in Education Code section 19994(b)(1), to be considered for first priority funding, a project to remodel an existing public library building owned by the applicant jurisdiction shall be within the attendance area of a public elementary, middle, or high school that, at the time of application, is identified as having inadequate infrastructure to support access to computers and other educational technology.

(A) If the project is located in the attendance area of more than one public school, the applicant may select any one of the schools with inadequate infrastructure.

(B) The applicant shall submit with the Application Form:

1. A letter from the public school district superintendent verifying that at the time of the Board's application deadline:

a. The project site is located within the attendance area of the identified public school.

b. None of the public school buildings at the identified public school has an incoming telecommunication connection greater than 512 thousand bits per second (512K bps).

2. A copy of the public school attendance area map showing that the public library project site is within the attendance area.

(2) Remodeling second priority As specified in Education Code section 19994(b)(2), second priority shall be given to all other remodeling projects for existing public library facilities owned by library jurisdictions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19992 and 19994, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19991, 19993, 19994 and 19999, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

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§ 20436. Determining Project Costs.

(a) Determining the value of land and buildings

(1) Land and buildings purchased by or donated to the applicant

(A) The eligible project cost for land and buildings acquired by the applicant, whether purchased or donated, shall be the appraised value as determined by a certified appraiser no more than one year prior to the date of the Board's deadline for application.

(B) When an existing building is purchased for conversion and will be a multipurpose building, the applicant shall provide an appraisal of only the public library portion of the building and site. [See definition: section 20430(ss)]

(2) Appraisals of land and buildings

(A) An appraisal is only required if the value of the land or building will be claimed as an eligible project cost or a local matching fund credit.

(B) Appraisals of land and buildings to determine the best and highest use of the property shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Real Estate Appraiser's Licensing and Certification Law (Business and Professions Code sections 22300, et seq.).

(C) Appraisals shall be performed by an appraiser who:

1. Has a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser's License.

2. Is an independent appraiser, not an employee of the applicant, the applicant's library service provider, or the seller of the proposed public library site.

(3) Contested appraisals

If the appraisal is contested by the State Librarian or the applicant, one or more additional certified appraisals shall be obtained by the applicant. The difference in the appraisals shall be resolved by a determination of land value made by the California Department of General Services, Real Estate Division.

(b) Construction cost estimate

All applicants shall submit with the Application Form a projected construction cost estimate that is based on the conceptual plans and that has been prepared by an architect, engineer, or a construction cost estimator.

The estimate shall be organized in one of the following formats, or in a similar estimating format, at the applicant's option.

(1) Format 1 [Construction Specification Institute (C.S.I.) Masterformat Divisions]

(A) General Requirements.

(B) Site Work.

(C) Concrete.

(D) Masonry.

(E) Metals.

(F) Wood and Plastics.

(G) Thermal and Moisture Protection.

(H) Doors and Windows.

(I) Finishes.

(J) Specialties.

(K) Equipment.

(L) Furnishings.

(M) Special Conditions.

(N) Conveying Systems.

(O) Mechanical.

(P) Electrical.

(2) Format 2 [R. S. Means Assemblies Cost Data Manual]

(A) Foundations.

(B) Substructures.

(C) Superstructures.

(D) Exterior Closure.

(E) Roofing.

(F) Interior Construction.

(G) Conveying.

(H) Mechanical.

(I) Electrical.

(J) General Conditions.

(K) Special.

(L) Site Work.

(c) Determining normal public construction costs for new construction

The normal public construction cost in the applicant's area for new construction, both new facilities and square footage for an addition, shall be based on the January 2002 cost per square foot figures for public library buildings, as determined by Marshall Valuation Service in Special Studies: Library Buildings. The cost per square foot for new facilities is $202, and the cost per square foot for square footage added to an existing building is $238. These figures do not include costs for land acquisition; site development, demolition, utilities, or landscaping; surface and under-building parking; works of art; shelving; furniture; built-in service desks, counters, workstations, or other casework; movable equipment; or architectural and engineering fees.

(1) Locality adjustment

The current cost shall be modified utilizing the following “California Locality Adjustment Table by County.” The current cost figure is multiplied by the factor in the adjustment table to obtain the locally adjusted cost of public library buildings.

California Locality Adjustment Table by County

	County	Multiplier Factor	

			

	Alameda	1.15	
	Alpine	.98	
	Amador	.98	
	Butte	.94	
	Calaveras	.92	
	Colusa	.96	
	Contra Costa	1.14	
	Del Norte	1.05	
	El Dorado	1.04	
	Fresno	.98	
	Glenn	.96	
	Humbolt	1.05	
	Imperial	.97	
	Inyo	1.03	
	Kern	.97	
	Kings	.92	
	Lake	.98	
	Lassen	.98	
	Los Angeles	1.01	
	Madera	.91	
	Marin	1.13	
	Mariposa	.93	
	Mendocino	.92	
	Merced	.91	
	Modoc	.98	
	Mono	1.02	
	Monterey	1.07	
	Napa	1.05	
	Nevada	1.00	
	Orange	1.01	
	Placer	1.01	
	Plumas	.97	
	Riverside	.99	
	Sacramento	1.00	
	San Benito	1.04	
	San Bernardino	1.00	
	San Diego	.97	
	San Francisco	1.20	
	San Joaquin	.97	
	San Luis Obispo	.97	
	San Mateo	1.14	
	Santa Barbara	1.00	
	Santa Clara	1.17	
	Santa Cruz	1.05	
	Shasta	.98	
	Sierra	.97	
	Siskiyou	.98	
	Solano	1.07	
	Sonoma	1.04	
	Stanislaus	.93	
	Sutter	.93	
	Tehama	.98	
	Trinity	1.02	
	Tulare	.92	
	Tuolumne	.93	
	Ventura	.99	
	Yolo	.94	
	Yuba	.93	

(2) Inflation adjustment

(A) The locally adjusted cost may then be increased by 1/5 percent per month for each month from January 1, 2002, through the estimated mid-point of construction of the project.

(B) This figure shall be the eligible projected construction cost. This figure, or a lesser amount, shall be utilized as the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area unless justification for a higher figure can be made based upon recent local bidding experience.

(3) Optional method

(A) At the applicant's option, the locally adjusted cost figure may be replaced by averaging the construction contract cost per square foot for a minimum of three comparable public construction projects bid in the applicant's county within three years of the Board's deadline for application.

(B) If three comparable public construction project bids cannot be found in the applicant's county within three years of the Board's deadline for application, this locally determined comparable cost approach cannot be utilized by the applicant.

(C) Comparable public construction projects are:

1. Public libraries.

2. Community colleges.

3. Post offices.

4. Museums.

5. Courthouses.

6. City halls.

7. Auditoriums.

8. Convention centers.

9. Civic centers.

10. Senior citizen centers.

11. Public schools.

12. Recreation centers.

(4) Contingency for new construction

For projects with new construction an eligible contingency not to exceed 10% of the eligible projected construction cost may be utilized for any eligible cost in the project budget.

(5) Costs in excess of normal public construction cost

For projects where the projected construction cost exceeds the eligible projected construction cost, the applicant shall provide 100% of the supplemental funds necessary to construct the project at the higher cost.

(d) Normal public construction costs in the applicant's area for remodeling

(1) For remodeling projects, and for the remodeling portions of conversion and addition/remodeling projects, the normal public construction cost in the applicant's area is the eligible projected construction cost estimated by an architect, engineer, or construction cost estimator.

(2) For remodeling projects, and for the remodeling portion of conversion and addition/remodeling projects, a contingency of not more than 15% of the projected cost for remodeling may be utilized in the project.

(3) For addition/remodeling projects, and for the remodeling portion of conversion and addition/remodeling projects, an eligible contingency not to exceed 10% of the eligible projected construction cost of the new construction and an eligible contingency not to exceed 15% of the eligible projected construction cost for remodeling, may be utilized for any eligible cost in the project budget.

(e) Project budget

The project budget found in the Application Form [see section 20440, Appendix 1] shall include both eligible and ineligible project costs directly related to the public library construction project.

The project budget shall also include the following sources of project revenue:

(1) Amount of State matching funds.

(2) Amounts and sources of all local matching funds.

(3) Amounts and sources of all local supplemental funds.

(f) Calculating the eligible project costs for multipurpose projects

For each budget line item in the project budget on the Application Form, applicants shall calculate the eligible project costs as follows:

(1) Public library direct services areas eligible costs

The applicant shall determine the eligible project costs for those areas that are dedicated to the delivery and support of public library direct services.

(2) Common areas eligible costs

For a multipurpose project, applicants shall determine the eligible cost of the common areas by calculating the public library's pro rata share of those costs.

(3) Multipurpose project cost analysis

An applicant proposing a multipurpose building project shall submit a cost analysis that has been prepared by an architect or construction cost estimator. The cost analysis shall compare the multipurpose project as a whole to the public library portion of the project, justifying the cost figures in the Multipurpose Project Budget section of the Application Form.

(g) Projected Library Operating Budget

Applicants shall provide on the Application Form a library operating budget that projects:

(1) The initial library start-up expenses.

(2) Annual operating expenses for the library.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19992, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19989, 19990, 19993, 19995 and 19996, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

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§ 20438. Site and Title Requirements.

(a) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

(1) The applicant, as lead agency, shall submit with the Application Form, evidence that the environmental impact documentation (EID) required by CEQA has been fully completed. [See Public Resources Code sections 21000-21177 and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, sections 15000-15387.]

(2) This evidence shall consist of one of the following:

(A) No adverse environmental impact

1. Determining applicability of CEQA for the project

If the applicant has determined that there is no possibility the project will result in an adverse environmental impact, or that the project qualifies for a specific statutory or categorical exemption, and therefore is not subject to the provisions of CEQA, provide an explanation and appropriate legal citations.

2. Categorical exemption

If an exemption is claimed for the project, the applicant shall also submit the following:

a. A statement of the basis for the claim.

b. A copy of the Notice of Exemption.

(B) Negative declaration

If a negative declaration was adopted for the project, applicants shall provide a final copy of the negative declaration, as well as a conformed (stamped by the County Clerk) copy of the Notice of Determination which has been signed by the lead agency and filed with the County Clerk with the Application Form.

(C) Environmental Impact Report

If the project was the subject of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), applicants shall provide a final copy of the EIR and a conformed (stamped by the County Clerk) copy of the Notice of Determination which has been signed by the lead agency and filed with the County Clerk with the Application Form. Applicants shall also provide a copy of the adopted statement of overriding considerations.

(3) State Clearinghouse review

Before adopting a Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report, the applicant shall submit the draft environmental documents to the State Clearinghouse at the following address:

STATE CLEARINGHOUSE

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH

P.O. BOX 3044

SACRAMENTO, CA 95812-3044

The applicant shall take into consideration timely comments made by State agencies on the project before adopting final environmental documents and approving the project. The applicant shall provide either the compliance letter or the comments from State agencies provided by the State Clearinghouse with the Application Form. After project approval a Notice of Determination shall be filed with the County Clerk before it is submitted with the Application Form.

(b) Marketable record title

“Marketable record title” means that the title to the property shall include both legal and equitable estates, be free of unknown encumbrances, and be in a condition that an informed and reasonable buyer, exercising reasonable care, would and should accept it.

(c) Obtaining marketable record title

(1) Site is owned or will be owned by the applicant:

(A) The applicant shall submit proof of current marketable record title to the public library site.

(B) Applicants with multipurpose buildings shall submit proof of current marketable record title only for those portions of the multipurpose project site for which Bond Act funds will be expended.

(C) Even though the applicant does not own the property at the time the application is submitted, the applicant shall submit proof of current marketable record title.

(2) Lease and lease-purchase agreements

If the public library site will be secured through a lease or lease-purchase agreement, the applicant shall provide the State Librarian with proof that the lessor holds marketable record title to the public library site and shall comply with the requirements of section 20440, Appendix 6, item 1. c.

(3) Acquisition of a building

If the applicant acquired or will acquire a building for the purpose of converting it into a public library, the applicant shall obtain marketable record title to the building.

(4) Preliminary title report required

Proof of current marketable record title shall be submitted with the Application Form, section 20440, Appendix 1. The proof of marketable record title shall include a preliminary title report which shall include, but not be limited to, the following, as applicable.

(A) Names and addresses of all owners and their respective interests.

(B) A description of the exact property being proposed.

(C) A statement of easements, appurtenances, encumbrances, and all other matters of record that might impact the use of the property.

(D) A plat plan or survey showing in detail the location of the property and any easements.

(5) Title exceptions

If there are exceptions to the marketable record title, the applicant's legal counsel shall prepare a written opinion indicating that the exceptions present do not diminish the use of the property for a public library building or in any way diminish or limit the State's interest in the property.

(d) State's interest recorded in the title record

(1) State's interest in the land

(A) State's interest in the land required

When State grant funds have been provided by the Board for acquisition of or credit for land, upon completion of the project the grant recipient shall record the State's interest in the land in the title record.

(B) Statement to be added to land title

The title record for land shall specify the State's interest by recording that the land shall be used to provide public library direct service for 40 years following the completion date of the project, as specified in Education Code section 19999.

(2) State's interest in the public library building

(A) State's interest in the building required

When Bond Act funds have been provided for acquisition, construction, or remodeling of a public library facility, upon completion of the project the grant recipient shall record the State's interest in the facility in the title record.

(B) Statement to be added to the building title

The title record for the building shall specify the State's interest by recording that the public library facility shall be used to provide public library direct service for 40 years following the completion date of the project, as specified in Education Code section 19999.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19992, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19989 and 19999, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

2. Change without regulatory effect redesignating former subsection (a)(2)(D) as subsection (a)(3) and amending subsections (c)(1)(A)-(C) and (c)(4) filed 3-18-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 12).

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§ 20440. Grant Application Requirements.

(a) Application for Bond Act grant funds

(1) For each application cycle, applicants shall submit:

(A) A completed Application Form found in section 20440, Appendix 1, and six additional copies of the form.

(B) One copy of each supporting document.

(2) Applications submitted for each cycle, including supporting documents, are the property of the California State Library.

(3) Applications shall be submitted by the application deadlines and sent to the mailing address specified in section 20442.

(b) Supporting documentation instructions

(1) All supporting documentation shall be submitted with the Application Form.

(2) Supporting documentation is required for all applications unless otherwise noted in the Bond Act regulations.

(3) If an Executive Summary is specified in a required document, it shall be no longer than two single-spaced typed pages. Limit type size to no smaller than 11 point if using a computer, or 12 pitch (elite) if using a typewriter.

(c) Supporting document submittals: site and building

(1) Boundary survey

(A) All applicants, except those with multipurpose projects, shall provide a boundary survey showing the metes and bounds of the proposed library site.

(B) Applicants with multipurpose buildings shall provide a boundary survey for the entire multipurpose project site.

(C) The survey shall be stamped and signed by a licensed land surveyor.

(2) Geotechnical report

Applicants with new construction or additions to existing public libraries or buildings to be converted to public libraries shall provide a copy of a geotechnical report performed by a licensed engineer.

(3) CEQA documentation [See section 20438(a)]

(4) Visual record of the existing library

(A) Applicants who have existing public library buildings that will be replaced or improved shall provide photographs and/or video of the existing public library building as support documentation concerning the age and condition of the building. If a new library building will replace more than one existing library, applicants shall provide photographs and/or video of each library being replaced.

(B) An applicant proposing a co-located joint use project in partnership with a public school that has an existing library shall also provide photographs and/or video of each school library that will be replaced or improved.

(C) All photographs and videos shall be labeled with the name of the applicant and the project name.

(5) Map and visual record of the site

Applicants with new construction or additions to existing public libraries or buildings to be converted to public libraries shall provide photographs and/or video of the site and surrounding area as follows:

(A) Visual record

1. Show views facing toward the site from a minimum of two vantage points from outside the site, one of which shall be the building front entrance.

2. Show at least one view from each of the following directions from the vantage point of the middle of the site, facing out: north, south, east, and west.

3. All photographs and videos shall be labeled with the name of the applicant and the project name.

(B) Map showing the site

Provide one or more maps showing the location of the proposed library site in the community showing the following:

1. The service area of the proposed project,

2. All major thoroughfares,

3. All public K-12 schools and,

4. All major retail business centers.

(6) Preliminary title report [See section 20438(c)(4)]

(7) Legal opinion regarding title exceptions [See section 20438(c)(5)]

(8) Site ownership, option to purchase, or possession of lease

(A) If a site is owned by the applicant at the time of application, the applicant shall submit verification of ownership.

(B) If the library site is not owned by the applicant at the time of application, the applicant shall submit one of the following with the Application Form:

1. For a site that will be purchased, a copy of a legally executed option to purchase agreement for the site.

2. For a site that will be donated, a copy of a legally binding agreement to donate the site.

3. For a site that will be secured through a lease or lease-purchase agreement, a legally executed lease or lease-purchase agreement for the site that is in compliance with the conditions of section 20440, Appendix 6, and which may contain a provision making the lease agreement or lease-purchase agreement contingent upon funding of the project by the Board.

(9) Building ownership (conversion projects)

(A) If a building is owned by the applicant at the time of application, the applicant shall submit verification of ownership.

(B) If a building to be converted into a public library is not owned by the applicant at the time of application, the applicant shall submit a copy of a legally executed option to purchase agreement for the building.

(C) In the case of a building that will be donated, the applicant shall submit a copy of a legally binding agreement to donate the building.

(10) Verification of property value

Completed property appraisals shall be submitted with the Application Form. [See section 20436(a).]

(11) Parking shared use agreement (if applicable) [See Application Form, Library Automobile Parking section]

(12) Required studies for remodeling, conversion, and addition-remodeling projects only

Applicants for remodeling, conversion, and addition-renovation projects shall submit the following with the Application Form:

(A) Structural study -- A licensed engineer's study that assesses the structural integrity of the existing building.

(B) Hazardous materials -- A hazardous materials survey that determines the presence of hazardous materials in the building and provides an initial cost estimate for the safe removal or abatement of the materials. The building survey for hazardous materials shall be performed by a hazardous materials consultant as defined in section 20432(f)(7).

(C) Energy audit -- a study performed by a licensed engineer that assesses the existing facility's energy efficiency and makes specific recommendations regarding how the facility can be made more energy efficient.

(D) ADA study -- a study performed by an ADA consultant that assesses the existing facility's limitations for its use by individuals with disabilities and makes specific recommendations regarding how the facility can be made physically accessible.

(E) Project feasibility study -- performed by architects and engineers to determine the feasibility of utilizing a specific building for the proposed public library project.

(13) First priority remodeling projects only: letter from the public school district superintendent [See section 20434(b)(1)(B)1.]

(14) First priority remodeling projects only: public school attendance area map [See section 20434(b)(1)(B)2.]

(d) Supporting document submittals: planning

For the required supporting documents defined in Appendices 3-5, all components and elements listed in the Appendices are required, but need not be in the specific order listed in the Appendices and may appear in any of the planning documents.

(1) Joint use projects only: cooperative agreement

Along with the grant Application Form for a joint use project, all applicants for joint use project funding shall submit a copy of the cooperative agreement between the public library jurisdiction and the public school district(s) that shall include the elements listed in section 20440, Appendix 2.

(2) Community Library Needs Assessment

(A) All applicants shall submit a copy of a Community Library Needs Assessment that demonstrates the need for the specific project and describes its relationship to the overall public library jurisdiction.

(B) Joint use project applicants shall develop the Community Library Needs Assessment as a collaborative effort between both the public library and the public school district(s) and shall also consider and respond to the needs of both public library and school library clienteles.

(C) The Community Library Needs Assessment shall have been completed or revised within five years of the application deadline.

(D) Community Library Needs Assessment components

The Community Library Needs Assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the elements listed in section 20440, Appendix 3.

(3) Library Plan of Service

(A) Applicants shall submit a Library Plan of Service that describes how the needs of the residents in the library service area, as identified in the Community Library Needs Assessment, will be met by the proposed project.

(B) The Library Plan of Service shall include the elements listed in section 20440, Appendix 4.

(4) Library Building Program

(A) Applicants shall submit a Library Building Program that demonstrates how the Library Plan of Service will be implemented in the project.

(B) The Library Building Program shall contain the components listed in section 20440, Appendix 5.

(5) Conceptual plans submittal

(A) All applicants shall submit conceptual plans on paper not less than 24″x36″ prepared by an architect justifying the architectural and engineering projected construction cost estimate. The plans shall be submitted with the Application Form prior to the Board's application deadline.

(B) Applicants with multipurpose projects shall submit the required conceptual plans for both the total multipurpose project, as well as the library portion of the project.

(C) The conceptual plan submittal shall consist of the following:

1. An area plan showing the library site in context with the surrounding neighborhood buildings, parking, public transit stops, and streets. The plans and documentation shall demonstrate that the architectural design for the project is compatible with the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood.

2. A site plan showing the library building, automobile and bicycle parking, access roads, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and any anticipated future expansion of the building and parking. The site plan shall also indicate which direction is north.

3. A floor plan (single line drawing) identifying by name the major programmed areas for the library, including non-assignable spaces. Each area shall show the assignable square footage called for in the library building program and the actual square footage allocated on the floor plan.

4. Two sections through the building, one longitudinal and one latitudinal.

5. Two elevations, with one elevation being the front of the library building.

6. Outline specifications describing the type and quality of building systems, basic components, and components unique to the project. The specifications shall contain references to any applicable sections of State statutes and State building codes.

(e) Supporting document submittals: financial and certifications

(1) Projected construction cost estimate [See section 20436(b)]

(2) Multipurpose projects: cost analysis [See section 20436(f)(3)]

(3) Resolution certifying project budget, local funding commitment, supplemental funds, and public library operation

The applicant's governing body shall certify the following by resolution and submit a copy of the resolution with the Application Form:

(A) A commitment to provide the local matching fund amount identified in the Library Project Budget, as required by Education Code section 19995(a), including and identifying any amounts to be credited to local matching funds pursuant to section 19995(c) and (d).

(B) A commitment to provide supplemental funds necessary to complete the project at the level stated in the project budget [See section 20436(e)].

(C) The availability of the local matching and supplemental funds specified in the project budget when they are needed to meet cash flow requirements for the project.

(D) The project budget contained in the Library Project Budget section of the Application Form.

(E) The accuracy and truthfulness of all information submitted in the Application Form and the required supporting documents.

(F) A commitment to operate the completed facility and provide public library direct service, unless the public library shall be operated in whole by a jurisdiction other than the applicant.

(G) A commitment that the facility shall be dedicated to public library direct service use for a period of 40 years following completion of the project, regardless of any operating agreements the applicant may have with other jurisdictions or parties.

(4) Operation of the facility involving a jurisdiction other than the applicant

If the completed public library will be operated by a jurisdiction other than the applicant, the applicant shall obtain from the operating jurisdiction a copy of a resolution of its governing body that certifies a commitment to operate the completed facility and provide public library direct service and submit the copy with the Application Form.

(5) Private funds -- availability deadline and account certification

The applicant shall submit a copy of an account statement from the applicant's accounting system showing the amount of private funds designated in the Library Project Budget section of the Application Form. This account statement shall be submitted with the Application Form.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19992 and 19994, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19988, 19989, 19993, 19996, 19997, 19998 and 19999, Education Code.

History

1. New section and appendices 1-6 filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending appendices 1 and 3 filed 3-18-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 3. California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 > Article 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Program > § 20442. Submission of Applications and Grant Awards.
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§ 20442. Submission of Applications and Grant Awards.

(a) Submission of applications; deadlines for application cycles and grant amounts; late or incomplete application submissions

(1) Application location - Submit applications for each funding cycle to:

BOND ACT FISCAL OFFICER

OFFICE OF LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION

1029 J STREET, SUITE 400

SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-2825

(2) Funding cycles

(A) First funding cycle

1. The application deadline for the first funding cycle is 5:00 p.m. on June 14, 2002.

2. In the first funding cycle the Board will award grants totaling no more than $150,000,000.

(B) Second funding cycle

1. The application deadline for the second funding cycle is 5:00 p.m. on March 28, 2003.

2. In the second funding cycle the Board will award grants totaling no more than $110,000,000.

(C) Third funding cycle

1. The application deadline for the third funding cycle is 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2004.

2. All remaining grant funds will be awarded in the third funding cycle.

(3) Late applications not considered

If an application, or documents required to support the application, are not received by the Board's deadline for application, the application shall not be considered by the State Librarian or Board for grant approval during the funding cycle.

(4) Incomplete applications not considered

If applications, or documents required to support the application, are incomplete, the application shall not be considered by the State Librarian or Board for grant approval during the funding cycle.

(b) Corrections to the project application

If, due to oversight or clerical error, the information provided by the applicant during the application process proves to be inaccurate, the State Librarian, at his or her discretion, may make minor adjustments to correct obviously inaccurate information in applications.

(c) One application per project

Applicants may submit only one application for each proposed project during any single application cycle.

(d) Resubmission of a project application

Applicants may resubmit project applications that were not funded in one application cycle for a subsequent funding cycle by submitting a complete project application.

(e) Changes in projects after grant award

(1) If there are proposed changes to the project after grant award that significantly modify the project, applicants shall submit the proposed changes to the State Librarian for review and authorization.

(2) The State Librarian has the sole authority to determine if a change is significant.

(3) If the State Librarian does not approve the change, the grant recipient may appeal the State Librarian's decision to the Board.

(4) The decision of the Board regarding a change in the project is final and binding.

(f) Value determined by mutual agreement

For purposes of Education Code section 19999(c) regarding the return of State grant funds, determining the value of the facility and land by mutual agreement shall mean by an appraisal prepared by an independent certified appraiser as specified in section 20436(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19992, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19988, 19989, 19992, 19993, 19995, 19996, 19997, 19998 and 19999, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 2. California State Library > Chapter 3. California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 > Article 2. California Library Construction and Renovation Program > § 20444. State Payments; Fiscal and Program Compliance Review.
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§ 20444. State Payments; Fiscal and Program Compliance Review.

(a) Frequency of State grant payments; original signatures

(1) The State Librarian shall authorize State grant payments to the grant recipient on a periodic reimbursement basis. Payments shall be made no more frequently than on a monthly basis.

(2) Payment requests shall state that the reimbursement request is being made only for eligible project costs.

(3) Payment requests shall be submitted with an original signature of the grant recipient's fiscal officer or that officer's designee.

(b) Final State grant payment

The final State payment of 10% will be made when:

(1) All eligible project costs have been paid.

(2) The grant recipient certifies building completion by providing a compliance letter from the local building official verifying:

(A) The date of Substantial Completion of the project.

(B) The building was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

(C) The building has been approved for occupancy.

(D) Book stack installation has been completed.

(3) The grant recipient shall submit evidence that the State's interest in the building and the land has been recorded in the title record [see Education Code section 19999].

(4) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) review and audit submission

(A) CPA review

Following completion of the project, the grant recipient shall submit a final fiscal and program compliance review performed by an independent CPA utilizing standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. To be considered independent, the CPA shall not be an employee of the grant recipient or the grant recipient's library service provider. The CPA review shall be submitted to the State Librarian prior to release of the final 10% of State project funds.

(B) Audit Submission with the CPA review

1. In addition to (A), grant recipients who are subject to the Single Audit Act, Title 31 United States Code sections 7501 through 7507, shall submit a copy of their most recent Single Audit report to the State Librarian with the CPA review.

2. Recipients who are not subject to the Single Audit Act shall submit a copy of their most recent jurisdictional audit report with the CPA review.

(5) CPA Review deadline

(A) Grant recipients shall submit the CPA review no later than 18 months following Substantial Completion of the construction contract for the project.

(B) If a CPA review indicating fiscal and program compliance is not received within 18 months following Substantial Completion, the State may hire a CPA to conduct the review. The final 10% of grant funds shall be reduced by the cost of the CPA review.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 19992, Education Code. Reference: Sections 19989, 19990 and 19999, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-5-2001; operative 1-4-2002 (Register 2001, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 1. Definitions > § 20500. Definitions.
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§ 20500. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(a) “Accredited” means official recognition of an educational institution, by an authorized public authority or other generally recognized authority, that such institution maintains standards which qualify its graduates for admission to higher or more specialized institutions or for professional or trade practices.

(b) “Certificated” means the holding by a person of a credential which is required by the laws of the state to be held as a condition to valid employment in the position in which such person is employed.

(c) “Chairperson” means Chairperson of the Teachers' Retirement Board, duly elected in the manner prescribed by Education Code section 22200.

(d) “Credential,” “credentials” and “certificate” mean any life diploma, credential, certificate, or other document provided for by, and issued pursuant to the laws of the state which authorize service in the public school system of this state.

(e) “Emergency meeting” means a meeting of the Teachers' Retirement Board held because of an unforeseen emergency condition.

(f) “Regular meeting” is a meeting held in accordance to a schedule of meetings stating the dates and places of the meetings adopted by the Teachers' Retirement Board.

(g) “Special meeting” is a nonemergency meeting held by the Teachers' Retirement Board at a time other than when a regular meeting is held for considering and acting upon such matters, and no others, as are included in the notice of special meeting.

(h) “Unforeseen emergency condition” means a circumstance or a combination of circumstances which may result in monetary loss to the system, or otherwise impair the integrity or operation of the system, or result in unconscionable hardship or monetary loss of a member, disabilitant or retirant unless the Teachers' Retirement Board acts without being required to provide at least seven days' notice before acting.

(i) “Vice Chairperson” means the vice chairperson of the Teachers' Retirement Board, duly elected in the manner prescribed by Education Code section 22200.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209 and 22210, Chapter 4, Division 10, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22216 and 22224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 33.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (i) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 2. Rules of Procedure > § 20510. Meetings.
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§ 20510. Meetings.

The Teachers' Retirement Board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter at such times as it may determine. The meetings shall be presided over by a chairperson elected by the Teachers' Retirement Board from among its members. In the event of absence from a meeting of the chairperson, the vice chairperson, elected by the Teachers' Retirement Board from among its members, shall act as presiding officer and perform all other duties of the chairperson.

Credits

History

1. Renumbering from Section 20500.1 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 2. Rules of Procedure > § 20512.5. Special Meetings. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5039E0134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:49:59.768120+00:00
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§ 20512.5. Special Meetings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22209 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Section 22202, Education Code; and Section 87300, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering from Section 20512 filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76,No. 42).

3. Repealer filed 4-19-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 2. Rules of Procedure > § 20512. Emergency Meetings. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50376F134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:49:55.449311+00:00
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§ 20512. Emergency Meetings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22209 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Section 22202, Education Code; and Section 87300, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering from Section 20500.2 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

4. Repealer filed 4-19-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 2. Rules of Procedure > § 20513. Quorum; Required Vote.
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§ 20513. Quorum; Required Vote.

The quorum of the Teachers' Retirement Board shall consist of the majority of the Board members. In determining whether a quorum is present, vacant positions on the Teachers' Retirement Board shall not be considered. The concurrence of the majority of the members present shall be necessary to the validity of any of the Teachers' Retirement Board's acts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22209 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Section 22202, Education Code; and Section 87300, Government Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 20500.5 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

3. Amendment filed 4-19-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 2. Rules of Procedure > § 20511. Public Comment.
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§ 20511. Public Comment.

(a) Public comment will be limited to agenda items or to the subject matter within the jurisdiction of the board or committee. Comments on subject matter not listed on the agenda will be limited to those periods of time listed for general public comment.

(b) Public comment for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes per agenda item and three (3) minutes during the general comment period subject to subdivision (e).

(c) The presiding chair of the board or committee may set, limit, or extend the amount of time allotted to each member of the public and may set, limit, or extend the amount of time allotted to any public comment period if the presiding chair determines that it is necessary for the orderly conduct of business.

(d) The presiding chair may group members of the public who wish to provide public comment together by either topic or organization or by topic and organization.

(e) The presiding chair of the board or committee may allow a member of the public to transfer their unused time for public comment to another member of the public if the presiding chair determines that it is necessary for the orderly conduct of business. In doing so, no member of the public shall exceed nine (9) minutes of speaking time per agenda item and the general comment period.

(f) Any member of the public may submit comments in writing provided that such written comments are limited to items listed on the agenda or within the board's or committee's subject matter jurisdiction. To be included as a part of the administrative record for the board or committee meeting, written comments must be provided to a designated member of the staff.

(g) In order to provide public comment as set forth in subdivisions (a) through (e), a member of the public is encouraged to submit a request to provide public comment with their name, whether they are 18 years of age or older, the agenda item number, and the topic they wish to address. Completed public comment requests should be submitted to a designated staff member prior to the start of the public comment period to secure time to speak. Speakers will be called in the order in which the public comment requests are received unless otherwise grouped or organized at the discretion of the presiding chair. The presiding chair has the discretion to recognize additional speakers.

(h) CalSTRS webcast, audio, and video recording of the board and committee meetings is within the sound discretion of the board. Nothing in this regulation shall be interpreted to limit the public's right to record or broadcast subject to the restrictions set forth in Government Code section 11124.1.

(i) The presiding chair may stop a member of the public from providing further public comment or recess the meeting if they fail to comply with any of the foregoing, are unduly repetitious, or if they engage in any conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting as set forth in subdivision (j).

(j) In the event that any board or committee meeting is willfully interrupted or disrupted by a person or by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of the meeting infeasible, the presiding chair of the board or committee may order the person, group or groups of persons willfully interrupting the meeting to leave the meeting or be removed from the meeting. Prior to removal, the presiding chair shall: notify the person, group, or groups of persons that they are in non-compliance with meeting procedures; request that they comply; and inform them of the consequences of non-compliance.

(k) CalSTRS reserves the right to inspect packages, backpacks, purses, and similar containers prior to allowing entrance into the board and committee meeting rooms.

(l) Access to the meeting room is subject to applicable fire and safety codes, regulations, and policies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22305, Education Code; and Section 11125.7, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11120 and 11125.7, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2021; operative 10-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 27). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. For prior history, see Register 85, No. 16.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 2. Rules of Procedure > § 20514. Secretary; Duties.
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§ 20514. Secretary; Duties.

The chief executive officer shall act as secretary of the Teachers' Retirement Board. The chief executive officer shall have charge of all of its correspondence and shall keep a record of its proceedings.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 22201.3, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering from Section 20500.3 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20520. Authority of Chief Executive Officer.
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§ 20520. Authority of Chief Executive Officer.

The chief executive officer of the system is authorized and empowered to correct a member's record and to approve, disapprove, modify or otherwise act on the retirement of members of the system for service or for qualifying for and receiving a disability allowance, and to fix their retirement allowances or disability allowances; and to approve, disapprove, modify or otherwise act on any application for any other benefit or refund and for granting service credit; and to determine whether persons who have qualified for and are receiving disability allowances have recovered from the disabilities which qualified them for disability allowances and to determine the eligibility of persons for family allowances. Payment of retirement allowances, disability allowances, family allowances, refunds or other benefits may be made on the action of the chief executive officer.

The chief executive officer is authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Teachers' Retirement Board and to perform other acts necessary in the administration of the system. The Teachers' Retirement Board may by resolution adopted at any meeting and recorded in the minutes of the meeting, delegate authority to him to perform any act within its own power to perform.

Any member, former member, disabilitant, retirant, beneficiary or other person dissatisfied with the action of the chief executive officer, other than his referral of the matter to hearing, with respect to payment of allowances, benefits or refunds or with respect to crediting service or correction of records, has the right to appeal such action to the Teachers' Retirement Board by filing a written notice of such appeal and the reason therefor at the office of the system within a reasonable time from the date of the mailing to him by the chief executive officer at his most recent address of record with the system of written notice of the determination or action taken and right of appeal therefrom. For the purpose of defining a “reasonable time” ninety (90) days is deemed to be a reasonable time. If no notice of appeal as herein provided is made within the time prescribed, such determination or action shall be final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22203, 22204, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 42.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20521. Time Required for Credit.
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§ 20521. Time Required for Credit.

The following members who are employed by the day or by the hour shall have 175 days or 1,050 hours as the basis for determining their earnable compensation for a school year:

(a) Those who are employed as substitutes but who can not be paid for school holidays;

(b) All others who are normally not employed for more than 175 days or 1,050 hours.

Full-time day service, or full-time service as performed by members whose normal tours of duty extend throughout the school term (hereby defined for purposes of this retirement system as being the period beginning with the day upon which school commences and ending with the day upon which school closes in the same year) shall be performance of assigned duties for six hours per day for five days per week, or the equivalent thereof. Performance of assigned duty for a shorter period than six hours for five days per week, or the equivalent thereof, such as but not limited to performance of duties for four hours per day for five days per week, but for which such member receives compensation in the same amount as he would have received if such performance were six hours per day for five days per week, shall nevertheless be counted as a full-time day or full-time service.

Credits

History

1. Renumbering from Section 20502 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 68, No. 34.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20522. Funds Disbursed According to Claims. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I504922534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:50:21.802404+00:00
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§ 20522. Funds Disbursed According to Claims. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 20503 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 64, No. 11.

2. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20523. Proof of Death. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I504B93534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:50:26.009911+00:00
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§ 20523. Proof of Death. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer of former Section 20504 and new section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 60, No. 13.

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20524. Statement of Service and Claims. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I504E2B634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:50:29.726054+00:00
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§ 20524. Statement of Service and Claims. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering from Section 20505 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20525. Statement of Account. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5050C3734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:50:33.537313+00:00
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§ 20525. Statement of Account. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 5-31-60; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 60, No. 13).

2. Amendment and renumbering from Section 20506 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

3. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20526. Required Days of Service for Sick Leave Credit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50535B834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:50:37.589298+00:00
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§ 20526. Required Days of Service for Sick Leave Credit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Chapter 4, Division 10, Education Code. Reference: Section 22720, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33). For history of former section see Register 73, No. 27).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20527. Deductions; Local Retirement Systems. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505530444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:10:32.155892+00:00
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§ 20527. Deductions; Local Retirement Systems. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 7-6-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 35.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20528. Deposit of Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5056B6E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:51:28.807295+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20528. Deposit of Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 7-6-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 35.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20529. Remitting Contributions and Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505864934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:51:33.269412+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20529. Remitting Contributions and Report. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 7-6-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 35.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20530. Termination of Employment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505A87734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:51:37.505380+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20530. Termination of Employment. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer of former Section 20510 and new section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For history of former section, see Register 26, No. 3.

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20531. Application for Retirement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505CAA534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:51:41.837420+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20531. Application for Retirement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13864 and 14304, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-63 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 63, No. 23).

2. Certificate of Compliance--Section 11422.1, Government Code, filed 2-19-64 (Register 6, No. 4).

3. Renumbering from Section 20510.1 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

4. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20532. Repayment of Withdrawn Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I505EA6234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:51:46.301591+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20532. Repayment of Withdrawn Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 5.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20533. Option to Repay Withdrawn Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I506053D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:10:39.861417+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20533. Option to Repay Withdrawn Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering from Section 20512 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 65, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20534. Deposit of Retirement Annuity Fund Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50624FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:57:35.814238+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20534. Deposit of Retirement Annuity Fund Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 20513 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 59, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20535. Election to Pay Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50644B734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:57:40.625409+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20535. Election to Pay Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13872 and 13879, Chap. 4, Div. 10, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20536. Election to Redeposit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50666E534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:57:45.205902+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20536. Election to Redeposit. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20537. Part-Time Employee—Disability Retirement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5068DF534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:10:50.297238+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20537. Part-Time Employee--Disability Retirement. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20538. Adjustment of Final Compensation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I506B50534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:58:37.890088+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20538. Adjustment of Final Compensation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22204, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Education Code. Reference: Section 22127, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5). For history of former section, see Register 74, No. 33.

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20539. Full-Time Employment to Qualify for Reduced Workload. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I506DE8634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:58:43.627056+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20539. Full-Time Employment to Qualify for Reduced Workload. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22209, 22210, 22211 and 22216, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22214, 22224, 22724 and 44922, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-19-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 51). For history of former section, see Register 74, No. 33.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

3. Repealer filed 4-19-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20540. Definitions of “Full-Time Student” and “Educational Institution.” [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I507059634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T17:58:49.194257+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20540. Definitions of “Full-Time Student” and “Educational Institution.” [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13872, 13879, 13885 and 13896, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-7-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 28).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20541. “Family or Disability Benefits.” [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5072A3534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:10:57.270767+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20541. “Family or Disability Benefits.” [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13872, 13879, 13885 and 13896, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-7-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 28).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20542. Verification of Date of Birth. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5074C6334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:04:40.369451+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20542. Verification of Date of Birth. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13872, 13879, 13848 and 13899, Education Code. Reference: Sections 13899, 13930, 13931, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No.41).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20543.5. Mandatory Payments to System by Member, Beneficiary or Retirant. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50790BF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:04:52.420111+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20543.5. Mandatory Payments to System by Member, Beneficiary or Retirant. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22204, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Education Code. Reference: Section 23008, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

3. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20543. Permissive Payments to System to Obtain Additional Service Credit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5076C2044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:04:46.697927+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20543. Permissive Payments to System to Obtain Additional Service Credit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22145, 22202, 22210 and 22226, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22716, 22802, 22803, 22900, 22901, 22902, 22903, 22904, 23200, 23201, 23202 and 23203, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 42.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 3. General Provisions of Administration > § 20544. Determination of Member's Final Compensation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I507BF2234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:03.942520+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20544. Determination of Member's Final Compensation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22145, 22202, 22209, 22210, 22216, 22224 and 22226, Chapter 4, Division 10, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22127, 22145, 22400 and 22401, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 48).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

3. Amendment filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6).

4. Repealer and new section filed 3-8-79; designated effective 4-15-79 (Register 79, No. 10).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20547. Tax Sheltered Annuity. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I507F74934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:05:46.821689+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20547. Tax Sheltered Annuity. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 42.

2. Repealer and new section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

3. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20548. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I508197744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:05:52.966174+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20548. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19). For prior history, See Register 76, No. 42.

2. Repealer and new section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

3. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20549. Resolution. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50842F834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:05:59.385115+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20549. Resolution. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 20516 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 64, No. 4.

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

3. Repealer and new section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20550. Amendment of Employment Contract. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50878AE14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T18:06:06.454802+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20550. Amendment of Employment Contract. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 10-5-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 41).

3. New section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20551. Limit on Tax Sheltered Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5089FBE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:10.779485+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20551. Limit on Tax Sheltered Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20552. Transmittal and Report of Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I508C93F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:17.379716+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20552. Transmittal and Report of Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20553. Withdrawal. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I508EDDE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:31.145741+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20553. Withdrawal. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-6-79 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-79. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 11-6-79; designated effective 12-31-79 (Register 79, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20554.1. Discontinuance of Former Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I509371C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:43.917365+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20554.1. Discontinuance of Former Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20554. Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50914EE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:37.428285+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20554. Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38.)

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20555. Investment of Tax Sheltered Annuity Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I509594A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:50.024121+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20555. Investment of Tax Sheltered Annuity Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20556. Resolution by Contracting Employer. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5097B7804C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:11:56.523971+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20556. Resolution by Contracting Employer. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20557. Transmittal and Report of Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5099B3534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:04.568776+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20557. Transmittal and Report of Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20558.1. Community Property Interest. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I509D83E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:18.142595+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20558.1. Community Property Interest. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 4. Tax Sheltered Annuity Contributions [Repealed] > § 20558. Withdrawal for Emergencies. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I509BAF204C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:11.664331+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20558. Withdrawal for Emergencies. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

2. Repealer filed 3-2-95; operative 4-3-95 (Register 95, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 5. Retired Members Employed as Substitute Teachers [Repealed] > § 20559. Monthly Reports by Governing Board. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50A091234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:23.865277+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20559. Monthly Reports by Governing Board. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer of former Sections 20525 and 20527 and amendment and renumbering of Section 20526 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 68, No. 34.

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 5. Retired Members Employed as Substitute Teachers [Repealed] > § 20560. Amount of Contribution. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50A23ED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:29.658459+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20560. Amount of Contribution. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 7-6-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 35.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 6. Nomination of Beneficiaries [Repealed] > § 20570. Nomination of Beneficiaries. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50A573234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:35.616863+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20570. Nomination of Beneficiaries. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New Section filed 9-18-57; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 57, No. 16.)

2. Amendment and renumbering of Section 20529 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

3. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 6. Nomination of Beneficiaries [Repealed] > § 20571. Beneficiary Under Trust. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50A7E4234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:41.453649+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20571. Beneficiary Under Trust. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13872 and 13879, Chap. 4, Div. 10, Education Code.

History

1. New Section filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 7. Election of Options [Repealed] > § 20580. Optional Elections in Advance of Retirement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50AC02D44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:46.937234+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20580. Optional Elections in Advance of Retirement. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 20531 filed 8-28-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 60, No. 13.

2. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

3. Amendment filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 7. Election of Options [Repealed] > § 20581. Early Retirement Limited Term Reduction Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50AEC1F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:52.407025+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20581. Early Retirement Limited Term Reduction Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, and 24210 of the Education Code. Reference: Section 24210 of the Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-25-79; designated effective 8-1-79 (Register 79, No. 26).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 20600. Regular Interest Rate. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50B244634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:12:57.886742+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20600. Regular Interest Rate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, of the Education Code. Reference: Section 22145 of the Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 15.

2. Amendment filed 3-31-78 pursuant to Section 11385, Government Code; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 13).

3. Amendment filed 3-8-79 pursuant to Section 11385, Government Code; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 10).

4. Amendment filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

5. Repealer filed 4-2-81; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 20601. Credited Interest Rate. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50B503834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:03.909565+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20601. Credited Interest Rate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22146 and 22216, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-9-79 pursuant to Section 11385, Government Code; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 10). For prior history, see Registers 71, No. 27; 73, No. 27; 76, No. 14; 77, No. 15; and 78, No. 13.

2. Amendment filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 4-2-81; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 20602. When Interest is Not Chargeable. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50B774834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:09.533147+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20602. When Interest Is Not Chargeable. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22145, 22202, 22210 and 22226, Chapter 4, Division 10, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-23-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-20-71; effective upon filing (Register 71, No. 43).

3. Amendment of Note filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 20603. Present Value Factor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50B9E5834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:14.996023+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 20603. Present Value Factor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Education Code. Reference: Section 22720, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-9-79 pursuant to Section 11385, Government Code; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 10). For prior history, see Registers 74, No. 33; 75, No. 26; 76, No. 20; 77, No. 15; and 78, No. 13.

2. Amendment filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 4-2-81; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 21000. Penalty Rate on Late Employer and Employee Contributions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50BC56834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:21.064049+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21000. Penalty Rate on Late Employer and Employee Contributions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22216 and 22224, Education Code. Reference: Section 22003, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-78 pursuant to section 11385, Government Code; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 13). For history of former section, see Register 74, No. 33.

2. Amendment filed 3-9-79 pursuant to section 11385, Government Code; effective upon filing (Register 79, No. 10).

3. Amendment filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

4. Repealer filed 4-2-81; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 14).

5. Editorial correction of printing error restoring History 4. (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 21001. Employer Contribution Rate for Reduced Workload Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50BEC7834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:26.610763+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21001. Employer Contribution Rate for Reduced Workload Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Section 22724, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

2. Repealer filed 4-2-81; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 8. Rates [Repealed] > § 21002. Actuarial Normal Cost Rate for Additional Service Credit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50C0EA634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:32.568387+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21002. Actuarial Normal Cost Rate for Additional Service Credit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22202, 22209, 22210, 22231 and 22310, Education Code. Reference: Section 22901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

2. Repealer filed 4-2-81; effective upon filing (Register 81, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 10. Dependents > § 21020. Dependent Husband. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50C445C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:37.923468+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21020. Dependent Husband. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Additional authority cited: Section 14186, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 10 (§§ 21020-21023) filed 11-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 48).

2. Repealer filed 8-14-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 10. Dependents > § 21021. Dependent Parent. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50C61A834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:45.168467+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21021. Dependent Parent. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 5-6-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 10. Dependents > § 21022. Step-Child—when Qualified for Benefit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50C816534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:13:54.472544+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21022. Step-Child--When Qualified for Benefit. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 1-29-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 10. Dependents > § 21023. Providing Information to the Teachers' Retirement Board.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50CBBFD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:51:46.243915+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 21023. Providing Information to the Teachers' Retirement Board.

In addition to tax return, state or federal, the claimant or the claimant's guardian shall furnish to the Teachers' Retirement Board such other evidence regarding the claimant's financial status as the Teachers' Retirement Board may require.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 22450, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-15-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 42).

2. Editorial correction removing “repealed” designation from article and section headings (Register 2016, No. 20).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 11. State Teachers' Retirement System—Conflict of Interest Code > Appendix A
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE20B2E11878F11EDAF06ABBBBED46FAA
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:19:46.917496+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Appendix A

Designated Positions	Disclosure Category

Assistant Chief Counsel	1
Attorney (All Levels)	1
Career Executive Assignment (All Levels)	1
Chief Financial Officer	1
Chief Operating Officer	1
General Counsel	1
Information Technology Manager, (Supervisory) (All Levels)--General Counsel Branch	1
Investment Officer (All Levels)	1
System Actuary	1
Accounting Administrator (All Levels)	2
Associate Governmental Program Analyst, Procurement Management--Acquisitions Unit	2
Financial Accountant III, IV, V	2
Pension Program Manager (All Levels)	2
Research Data Supervisor	2
Research Manager (All Levels)	2
Senior Management Auditor	2
Staff Administrative Analyst--Accounting Systems	2
Staff Services Manager (All Levels)	2
Supervising Management Auditor	2
Information Technology Manager (All Levels)	3
Information Technology Supervisory (All Levels)	3

Consultants/New Positions

*Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:

With respect to consultants/new positions, the Chief Executive Officer may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus, is not required to comply fully with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Chief Executive Officer's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict-of-interest code. (Government Code Section 81008.)

Disclosure Categories

The following disclosure categories shall be subject to the terms, definitions, and conditions of the standard Conflict of Interest Code and any amendments thereto incorporated by reference in subparagraph (a) of Section 22000 above.

Category 1:

Designated individuals in Category 1 must report:

All interests in real property, all investments, all sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments, and all business positions in business entities.

Category 2:

Designated individuals in Category 2 must report:

Income, including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments, from and investments and business positions in, any source which is of the type to contract with the California State Teachers' Retirement System to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment to the System.

Category 3:

Designated individuals in Category 3 must report:

Income, including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments from, and investments and business positions in, any source which is of the type to contract with the division, branch or department of the designated position to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment to the same.

*Gift disclosure: Not all gifts are reportable. For example, a filer does not have to disclose gifts based on a personal friendship where there is no connection between the donor and the duties that the filer performs. This exception and others are outlined in statute and regulations. FPPC regulation 18942 summarizes the major gift exceptions including those from family members, gifts of home hospitality, gifts related to holidays and certain prizes and awards.

OFFICIALS WHO MANAGE PUBLIC INVESTMENTS

It has been determined that individuals in the positions listed below are officials who manage public investments, within the meaning of Government Code Section 87200, and will file the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:

Board Members

Representatives of Ex-Officio Board Members

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Investment Officer

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Chief Operating Investment Officer

Directors--Investment Branch

Portfolio Managers (All)

Consultants Who Manage Public Investments [FN1]

[FN1]

Note: Please see California Code of Regulations, Title 2, § 18700.3 to determine filers under the “Consultants Who Manage Public Investments” designation.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 11. State Teachers' Retirement System—Conflict of Interest Code > § 22000. General Provisions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9D7BFE30879111EDAE2287AA0B18F0FC
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:51:49.522918+00:00
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§ 22000. General Provisions.

(a) Incorporation by Reference of Standard Code and Appendix. The Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000 et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest regulations. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, 2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code, which can be incorporated by reference, and which may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings. Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, along with the attached Appendix in which officials and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, are hereby incorporated by reference. The Standard Code and the Appendix together constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), except as provided in subsection (b) below.

(b) Filing Requirements. Designated individuals shall file statements of economic interests with CalSTRS, pursuant to Section 4 of the Standard Code. CalSTRS shall make such statements available for public inspection and reproduction. Corporate entities under contract serving as consultants to or contractors for CalSTRS need not file statements of economic interests; however, the natural person within the entity who provides the consulting or contractual services must file the statement of economic interests. With respect to officials who are determined to manage public investments, within the meaning of Government Code Section 87200, they shall also be required to file statement of economic interests (contractors who fall within the meaning of managing public investments shall also be required to file statements of economic interests). Upon receipt of the statements of economic interests of Board Members, representatives of Ex-Officio Board Members, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Deputy Chief Investment Officers, Directors in the Investment Branch, Portfolio Managers and others falling within the designation of officials who are determined to manage public investments, CalSTRS shall make and retain a copy and forward the original of these statements to the Fair Political Practices Commission. Statements of all other designated employees will be retained by CalSTRS.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Article XVI, Section 17, California Constitution; Sections 22209 and 22210, Education Code; and Sections 87034 and 87300, Government Code. Reference: Sections 22205, 22205.2 and 22209, Education Code; Sections 87200 et seq. and 87300 et seq., Government Code; and Section 187300, Title 2, California Code of Regulations.

History

1. New article 11 (sections 22000-22007, Exhibits A and B) filed 6-2-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 2-9-78 (Register 78, No. 22).

2. Repealer of article 11 (sections 22000-22007 and Exhibits A and B) and new article 11 (section 22000 and Appendix) filed 2-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-1-80 (Register 81, No. 9).

3. Amendment of section 22000 and repealer and new Appendix filed 2-14-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-7-86 (Register 86, No. 7).

4. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 1-13-93; operative 1-12-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to California Code of Regulations title 2, section 18750 (Register 93, No. 3).

5. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b), Note and Appendix filed 5-20-96; operative 6-19-96. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 3-29-96 (Register 96, No. 21).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) and Appendix filed 3-31-98; operative 4-30-98. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 2-6-98 (Register 98, No. 14).

7. Amendment of Appendix filed 3-20-2000; operative 4-19-2000. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 12).

8. Amendment of appendix filed 11-26-2001; operative 12-26-2001. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 10-2-2001 (Register 2001, No. 48).

9. Amendment of general provisions and Appendix filed 7-12-2005; operative 8-11-2005. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 5-16-2005 (Register 2005, No. 28).

10. Amendment of general provisions, Appendix and Note filed 1-23-2014; operative 2-22-2014 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(l). Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-24-2013 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(k) (Register 2014, No. 4).

11. Amendment of Appendix A filed 2-6-2017; operative 3-8-2017 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(l). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 1-26-2017 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(k) (Register 2017, No. 6).

12. Amendment of Appendix A filed 12-21-2022; operative 1-20-2023 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 10-14-2022 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d) (Register 2022, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 12. Unused Excess Sick Leave > § 23000. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50E0CE734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:19:54.410517+00:00
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§ 23000. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: sections 22720 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: sections 22720 (a)(1) and (a)(2), Education Code.

History

1. New Article 12 (Sections 23000-23005) filed 1-29-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 5).

2. Editorial correction of Reference cite (Register 95, No. 9).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 12. Unused Excess Sick Leave > § 23001. Certification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50E366834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 23001. Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22720 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22209, 22720(a), (a)(1) and (a)(2) and 22719, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.5).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 12. Unused Excess Sick Leave > § 23002. Billing. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:20:08.023077+00:00
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§ 23002. Billing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22720 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Section 22209 and 22720(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 5).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 12. Unused Excess Sick Leave > § 23003. Payment. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:20:14.178281+00:00
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§ 23003. Payment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22720 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Section 22720, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.5).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 12. Unused Excess Sick Leave > § 23004.  Determination of Excess Sick Leave Days. [Repealed]
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§ 23004. Determination of Excess Sick Leave Days. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22720 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22209 and 22720(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.5).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-24-2000 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2000, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 12. Unused Excess Sick Leave > § 23005. Delegation of Authority of Board to Chief Executive Officer.
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§ 23005. Delegation of Authority of Board to Chief Executive Officer.

The Board, pursuant to Section 22203 of the Education Code, hereby delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the administration of the program, including but not limited to, the power to act finally in accordance with these regulations and the instructions and supervision of the Board. The Chief Executive Officer may, in turn, delegate this authority to their subordinates.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22720 and 22210, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22203, 22204, 22209 and 22720, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No.5).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24000. Board Member Elections.
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§ 24000. Board Member Elections.

Teachers' Retirement Board (board) member elections shall be conducted by the election coordinator as designated by the chief executive officer in accordance with this article.

The election coordinator shall conduct the elections in the most cost-effective manner feasible.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 13 (sections 24000-24009) and section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24001. Notice of Election.
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§ 24001. Notice of Election.

(a) As used in this article, “Notice of Election” means the document adopted by the board announcing the election to be held for the three members of the board who are elected by active members of the Defined Benefit Program and active participants in the Cash Balance Benefit Program pursuant to Education Code section 22200. The Notice of Election shall contain the following:

(1) Candidate nomination and election guidelines;

(2) Eligibility criteria for candidates and voters as defined by paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Education Code section 22200;

(3) The minimum number of valid signatures required for nomination as a candidate;

(4) Information on how to obtain a candidate nomination packet from the system; and

(5) Schedule of election events and due dates.

(b) The election coordinator shall distribute a Notice of Election adopted by the board in advance of each election.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24002. Nomination of Candidates.
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§ 24002. Nomination of Candidates.

(a) Candidate Nomination Packets

(1) Upon request from a member or participant, the election coordinator shall distribute a candidate nomination packet containing the following information:

(A) Notice of Election;

(B) Nomination certification form;

(C) Petition form; and

(D) Rules and regulations governing the conduct of board member elections.

(b) Responsibilities of Candidates Upon Receipt of Candidate Nomination Packet

(1) Nomination Certification Form

(A) Each candidate shall sign the nomination certification form provided by the system indicating that they agree to all of the following:

(i) Accept the nomination;

(ii) Consent to serve, if elected;

(iii) Comply with the rules and regulations governing the conduct of board member elections; and

(iv) Abide by a drawing of lots by the election coordinator in case of a tied vote.

(2) Petition Form

(A) Nominations for candidates shall be made on the petition form provided by the system.

(B) The candidate shall indicate on the petition form the specific board member position for which they seek election. A candidate may not seek election for more than one board member position during any particular election.

(3) Petition Signatures

(A) Only currently eligible active members and currently eligible active participants as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 24004 of this article may sign a petition form nominating a candidate. The petition form shall include all of the following for each member and participant signing the petition and shall be invalidated at the discretion of the election coordinator for illegible or missing information:

(i) Printed name of member or participant;

(ii) Signature of member or participant;

(iii) Month and day of birth of member or participant; and

(iv) Name of member's or participant's CalSTRS employer from the current or prior school year.

(B) Eligible active members and eligible active participants may sign a petition form for more than one candidate.

(C) The minimum number of petition signatures required shall be determined by the board and specified in the Notice of Election.

(4) Return of Nomination Certification and Petition Forms

(A) Only those nomination certification forms and petition forms received by the election coordinator by the deadline specified in the Notice of Election shall be accepted. The candidate must submit the nomination certification form and petition form containing at least the minimum required number of valid signatures in one packet.

(B) Completed petition forms and nomination certification forms shall be submitted to the election coordinator as specified in the Notice of Election. Completed petition forms and nomination certification forms must be received via either facsimile, email or regular mail by the election coordinator by the deadline specified in the Notice of Election. The candidate shall retain copies of petition forms and nomination certification forms transmitted via facsimile or via email until the conclusion of the protest period.

(c) Receipt and Recording of Nomination Certification and Petition Forms by Election Coordinator

(1) The election coordinator shall verify the identity and eligibility of individuals on submitted petition forms through sampling or other reasonable and cost-effective method, and shall certify qualified candidates for the board member election.

(2) The position of candidate names and statements in election materials distributed by the system to eligible voters shall be chosen by lot conducted by the election coordinator at the time valid nominating petitions are certified. The election coordinator shall notify qualified candidates of their certification in a notification letter, which shall include the position of their names and statements to be included in election materials distributed by the system.

(3) All deadlines and instructions related to the drafting of candidate statements shall be distributed to all qualified candidates in the notification letter. Upon distributing notification letters to qualified candidates, the election coordinator shall make public the names of the qualified candidates for the board member election.

(d) Nomination of Only One Candidate

(1) Where only one candidate has been nominated, the election coordinator shall, upon verification of the identity and eligibility of individuals presented in the nominating petition and upon the candidate's certification of acceptance of the nomination, cancel the remaining election procedures and designate the single candidate to be certified by the chief executive officer as elected.

(e) No Viable Candidate

(1) If no candidate has been nominated in an election, or if no candidate has presented a valid petition form and nomination certification form for an election as required by this article, the election coordinator shall extend the nomination period for an additional twenty-one (21) calendar days and publicize this action to active members and participants and other interested parties.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment of second and third paragraphs filed 5-11-2009; operative upon adoption by the State Teachers' Retirement System 4-2-2009. Amendments are exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and exempt from OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) (Register 2009, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24003.5. Election and Campaign Material.
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§ 24003.5. Election and Campaign Material.

A candidate shall not use the logo or registered mark of the system in campaign material they prepare and distribute. All campaign materials prepared by candidates, and all election material furnished by the system, shall include the following disclaimer: CalSTRS and the Teachers' Retirement Board do not endorse or support any particular candidate running for election, and any statements or representations made by candidates are their own and do not reflect the views, positions, or policies of CalSTRS or the Teachers' Retirement Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24003. Candidate Statements.
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§ 24003. Candidate Statements.

(a) Candidate Statement Requirements

(1) As part of a candidate statement, each candidate shall provide all of the following information as specified in the Notice of Election :

(A) Name.

(B) Job Title.

(C) Employer.

(D) Status as either an active member of the Defined Benefit Program or an active participant of the Cash Balance Benefit Program and years of service as a member or participant.

(E) A list of no more than five (5) previous job positions held.

(F) A list of no more than five (5) organizations to which the candidate belongs and positions held in those organizations.

(2) As part of a candidate statement, a candidate may, but is not required to, provide a list of no more than ten (10) endorsements by individuals or entities,

(3) As part of a candidate statement, a candidate may, but is not required to, provide information relevant to the following:

(A) A statement of what the candidate believes the primary role of a board member should be.

(B) A statement of how the candidate could contribute to CalSTRS as a board member.

(C) A statement describing the education and training the candidate possesses that has prepared the candidate to serve as a board member.

(4) Information included by a candidate pursuant to paragraph (3) indicating their opinions or positions on issues of general concern to the system's membership that are not in compliance with the requirements specified by the board in the Notice of Election will not be distributed. Information included by the candidate that references, directly or indirectly, a current member of the board or another candidate for election to the board will not be distributed.

(5) The candidate statement shall be filed with the election coordinator by the deadline indicated in the notification letter sent to qualified candidates. Any candidate statement received after the deadline will not be distributed. Once filed, candidate statements may not be changed or withdrawn except as specified in paragraph (6) of this subdivision or subdivision (b).

(6)(A) The election coordinator shall reject any candidate statement that contains obscene, vulgar, profane, scandalous, untrue, libelous or defamatory content or that does not meet the statement limitations specified in paragraph (5) of this subdivision. A candidate statement that has been rejected by the election coordinator may be resubmitted by the deadline indicated in the notification letter sent to qualified candidates if the resubmitted candidate statement:

(i) Is accompanied by documentation that verifies the truthfulness of any factual statement, as requested by the election coordinator.

(ii) Excludes the portion or portions that contained obscene, vulgar, profane, scandalous, untrue, libelous or defamatory content.

(B) All decisions by the election coordinator related to candidate statements are final.

(7) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to make candidate statements, or the authors thereof, free or exempt from any civil or criminal action or penalty because of any false, slanderous or libelous statements offered for printing or distributed to voters. Information contained in the statement is the responsibility of the candidate and the system shall not be held responsible for the validity of any candidate statement or the contents thereof.

(b) Distribution of Candidate Statements

(1) The election coordinator shall distribute a copy of each candidate statement to the candidates following the candidate statement filing deadline.

(2) If a candidate believes that an opposing candidate violated any provision of this section, the candidate may submit written comments concerning the opposing candidate statement subject to the following:

(A) Comments must be submitted within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date the candidate statements are distributed by the election coordinator.

(B) All comments must be factual and exclude any content that is obscene, vulgar, profane, scandalous, libelous or defamatory.

(3) The election coordinator shall attempt to resolve a dispute between candidates over a submitted candidate statement upon receipt of comments submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subdivison.

(4) Following the review of candidate statements, the election coordinator shall distribute to each candidate a copy of all candidate statements as they shall appear in election materials distributed to eligible voters.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment adding final paragraph filed 5-11-2009; operative upon adoption by the State Teachers' Retirement System 4-2-2009. Amendments are exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and exempt from OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) (Register 2009, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24004. Ballot Distribution.
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§ 24004. Ballot Distribution.

(a) The election coordinator shall cause ballots and candidate statements to be distributed in advance of each election to each eligible active member and participant for whom the system has a valid mailing address recorded. The election coordinator shall provide a means for eligible active members and participants for whom the system does not have a valid mailing address recorded to request ballots and candidate statements. The election coordinator shall provide for the return of the voted ballots to the board without cost to the eligible active member or participant.

(b) For purposes of this article, “eligible active member” or “eligible active participant” means a member of the Defined Benefit Program or a participant of the Cash Balance Benefit Program, respectively, who is employed, on the date, or during the period specified in the Notice of Election's criteria for voter eligibility, by an employer.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24005. Ballot Counting.
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§ 24005. Ballot Counting.

(a) The election coordinator shall create reasonable procedures to ensure ballots are secured and canvassed in a manner consistent with commonly accepted election practices. All ballots received within the time period prescribed by the Notice of Election shall be canvassed publicly by an independent, neutral agent appointed by the system on the date specified in the Notice of Election at a location to be designated by the system.

(b) Depending upon the method of balloting selected by the election coordinator, as specified in the Notice of Election, the following are declared to be invalid ballots and shall not be counted in the election:

(1) Votes cast for individuals not listed as candidates on the official ballot.

(2) Ballots submitted by a person who is not an eligible voter.

(3) A duplicate ballot from the same voter.

(4) Votes cast in excess of that allowed on the ballot.

(5) A paper ballot not forwarded through the United States Postal Service in the valid pre-addressed and stamped return envelope that is furnished by the system.

(6) Any ballots not cast in the manner prescribed by the system.

(c) The candidate receiving the highest number of votes, or the winning lot as drawn by the election coordinator in case of a tie vote, or the single candidate, shall be certified by the chief executive officer as having been elected.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Repealer of subsection g. and subsection relettering filed 5-11-2009; operative upon adoption by the State Teachers' Retirement System 4-2-2009. Amendments are exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and exempt from OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) (Register 2009, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24006. Notice of Election Results.
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§ 24006. Notice of Election Results.

(a) Within three (3) business days after the public ballot canvassing, or after verification of the identity and eligibility of individuals presented in the nominating petition pursuant to Section 24002 of this article where the election coordinator certifies only one qualified candidate in an election for a position on the board, the election coordinator shall transmit the election results to the chief executive officer for certification.

(b) Following certification by the chief executive officer, the election coordinator shall notify candidates, board members and other interested parties of the certified results. Notification to the newly elected board member shall include an Oath of Office form. This form shall be signed by the board member-elect in the presence of a notary public and returned to the system. The election coordinator shall file the oath with the Secretary of State.

(c) Upon the chief executive officer's certification and proper execution of the Oath of Office form, the board member elected through this process shall take office on either the day provided for by statute or immediately, if elected to fill a vacancy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 1. Teachers' Retirement System > Article 13. Election of Members to the Teachers' Retirement Board > § 24007. Recount of an Election.
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§ 24007. Recount of an Election.

(a)(1) A candidate may file a written request with the election coordinator for recount within ten (10) business days following the distribution of the certified election results. If a request for recount is not received within ten (10) business days, the certified election results shall stand as the final results.

(2) A request for a recount shall not delay the seating of an elected board member. Such elected board member shall take office on either the day provided for by statute or immediately, if elected to fill a vacancy, subject to the potential termination of such board membership as a result of the recount.

(b) A candidate may request a recount of the valid ballots only if the difference in the number of votes cast between the candidate requesting the recount and the unofficial winner is less than three (3) percent of the total number of valid ballots cast. A written request for a recount shall specify the election to be recounted, shall be signed by the candidate requesting the recount, and may specify any other relevant material to be examined.

(c) Upon a request for a recount, the election coordinator shall determine the estimated cost to conduct the recount. The estimated cost of conducting a recount shall include the system's administrative cost and the costs of the independent, neutral agent appointed by the system to canvass the valid ballots. Legal tender in the amount of the estimated cost of conducting the recount shall be submitted by the candidate requesting the recount to the election coordinator within three (3) business days following notification by the election coordinator of the estimated cost to conduct the recount, or the recount shall be terminated.

(d) The election coordinator shall set a tentative date for the recount upon receipt of the written request and shall confirm the date upon receipt of the estimated cost to conduct the recount.

(e) The certified results shall stand as the final election results if the results of the recount do not change the ranking of the candidates. In this case, if the actual cost of the recount is less than the estimated cost deposited by the requester, the system shall refund the amount which exceeds the actual cost; if the actual cost of the recount is more than the estimated cost, the system shall invoice the requester for the difference.

(f) If the results of the recount do change the ranking of the candidates, then the recount results shall be certified by the chief executive officer and shall stand as the final election results. In this case, the system shall refund the amount of the estimated cost deposited by the requester.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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§ 24008. Protest of an Election.

(a) A candidate may protest an election by filing a written protest with the election coordinator within ten (10) business days following the mailing of the certified election results for an election or a recount; otherwise, there shall be no opportunity for filing a protest, and the certified election results shall stand as the final election results. The written protest shall be identified using the word “protest” and shall:

(1) Specify the election to be protested;

(2) State the grounds of the protest and suggested remedy;

(3) Specify any other relevant material to be examined that the candidate deems necessary; and

(4) Be signed by the candidate submitting the protest.

(b) The filing of a protest shall not delay the seating of an elected board member. Such elected board member shall take office on either the day provided for by statute or immediately, if elected to fill a vacancy, subject to the potential termination of such board membership as a result of the protest. Any newly elected member, as the result of a protest, shall hold office for a period equal to the remainder of the term of the vacated office.

(c) Upon receipt of a valid and timely protest, the election coordinator shall send a copy of the request to all candidates in the election and notify the board and, upon request, other interested parties that a protest has been filed.

(d) An ad-hoc committee of the board consisting of an odd number of members, no fewer than three (3), shall determine what remedy, if any, shall be granted to the candidate filing the protest. No board member who is a candidate in the election under protest, or has endorsed a candidate in the election under protest, may become a member of the committee or participate in its selection. The ad-hoc committee shall be determined as follows:

(1) The board chairperson shall appoint board members to the committee. If the board chairperson is a candidate or has endorsed a candidate in the election under protest, the board vice chairperson shall appoint board members to the committee. If the board vice chairperson is a candidate or has endorsed a candidate in the election under protest, the board shall appoint, from its remaining membership, members to the committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

(2) If a minimum of three (3) board members are not eligible to participate on the ad-hoc committee, or if a majority of the full board, excluding candidates but including endorsers of candidates so directs, the protest shall instead be determined by a panel of three (3) arbitrators. In accordance with the laws of the State of California and the Labor Arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in effect at the time, to the extent the AAA rules are not in conflict with these regulations, the panel of three (3) arbitrators shall be determined as follows:

(A) One (1) member of the panel shall be selected by the protesting candidate;

(B) One (1) member of the panel shall be selected by the successful candidate; and

(C) The third member, who shall serve as chair, shall be selected by the first two (2) panel members.

(e) The committee or arbitration panel may consider written and/or oral arguments submitted by the candidate filing the protest and any other interested party, in making its determination. Any oral proceedings by the committee or arbitration panel shall be held in the board's meeting room and be open to the public. Other procedures, including those for receiving and considering arguments and factual allegations, shall be determined by the committee or arbitration panel in its sole discretion.

(f) The committee or arbitration panel shall declare the election under protest void, and the position vacant, only upon a finding that board-adopted election procedures were not substantially followed and that, without this lack of substantial compliance, the election outcome would likely have been different.

(g) The determination of the committee or arbitration panel shall be rendered within thirty (30) calendar days of its appointment and shall be final and binding on the system and candidates for office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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§ 24009. Elections for Vacant Elected Seats.

The board shall provide public notice that an elected seat on the board has been vacated at or before its next regularly scheduled meeting.

The board shall hold special elections to fill vacancies that occur during the term of the elected members of the board by distributing a Notice of Election for a vacated seat within ninety (90) calendar days of the vacancy. An election shall be held within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days of the distribution of the Notice of Election.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22200.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22200 and 22200.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative upon adoption by the Teachers' Retirement Board 3-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 1-5-2026; operative 1-1-2026. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 22200.5(c) and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 2).

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§ 24010. Prohibitions on Campaign Contributions.

(a) No party engaging or seeking to engage in an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS may make any campaign contributions, as defined in The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code, § 81000 et seq.), valued in excess of $1,000, individually, or $5000 in the aggregate from the party engaged in the Investment Relationship and the individuals identified in subdivision (d) collectively, in any twelve month period beginning on the dates identified in subdivision (e), to any person designated in subdivision (c) below.

(b) For purposes of this Article 14, “Investment Relationship” means a relationship between a non-governmental party and CalSTRS for the purpose of providing investment services such as money management or fund management services, investment advice or consulting (including making recommendations for the placement or allocation of investment funds), and investment support services (including market research, fund accounting, custodial services, and fiduciary advice) for investments placed in the Teachers' Retirement Fund.

(c) This prohibition applies to campaign contributions made to or on behalf of CalSTRS officers and employees, any existing Teachers' Retirement Board member, the Governor, Controller, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, candidates for Teachers' Retirement Board member, and candidates for the offices of Governor, Controller, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(d) This prohibition applies to those parties currently engaging in or seeking to engage in an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS which is expected to generate at least $100,000 annually in income, fees, or other revenue to the party, and specifically includes:

(1) Those individuals employed by or associated with the parties described in this Section 24010(b), above, who are required to file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interest pursuant to Government Code Section 81000 et seq., the Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations contained in Title 2, Division 6, California Code of Regulations Section 18109 et seq., and the Teachers' Retirement System Regulations contained in Title 5, Division 3, California Code of Regulations Section 22000, et seq.; or

(2) “Authorized Personnel/Key Personnel” as defined and identified by the contracting party in the “Authorized Personnel/Key Personnel exhibit” incorporated in or attached to the contract between the contracting party entering into the Investment Relationship and CalSTRS; or

(3) Those individuals who expect to and/or do experience a material financial effect on their economic interests including salary, bonuses, options, or other financial incentives directly deriving from an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS.

This prohibition also applies to contributions from any other entities or individuals made at the direction of such parties identified above in this subdivision (d).

(e) For parties defined in subdivision (d) above, the prohibition set forth in this section shall apply to the time period which begins

(1) On the date CalSTRS first announces a procurement or search process that could lead to an Investment Relationship which is likely to generate at least $100,000 annually in income, fees, or other revenue to the party; or

(2) On the date a party identified in subdivision (d) above approaches CalSTRS with a proposal to enter into an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS by discussing the specific facts and financial terms of a particular investment transaction or strategy, whichever is earlier, and ends when the Investment Relationship is terminated by any party for any reason, or when CalSTRS communicates its decision not to pursue the Investment Relationship.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22202, 22207, 22208, 22214, 22250, 22253 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22250 and 22253, Education Code.

History

1. New article 14 (sections 24010-24013) and section filed 10-29-2007; operative 11-28-2007 (Register 2007, No. 44).

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§ 24012. Remedies, Enforcement and Safe Harbors.

(a) CalSTRS' General Counsel shall cause an independent investigation to be performed for any reported violation of Sections 24010 and 24011, and report any documented violation to the Board for action.

(b) If any party seeking an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS is found to be in violation of Section 24010, that party shall be disqualified from engaging in an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS for a period of two years.

(c) Any party who has an existing Investment Relationship with CalSTRS and who is found to be in violation of the provisions of Section 24010 shall be subject to disqualification from doing future or additional business with CalSTRS for a period of two years.

(d) If a party voluntarily reports a violation of Section 24010 to the CalSTRS General Counsel within ninety days of the contribution being made and it is established pursuant to an independent investigation that the violation was inadvertent, the disqualification provision of subdivision (c) will not be applied. This safe harbor provision does not apply to a knowing or intentional violation of Section 24010.

(e) CalSTRS staff shall maintain a current list of parties engaged in an Investment Relationship subject to Section 24010, subdivision (d). The disclosure and recusal requirements of Section 24011, subdivision (a) shall not apply to any CalSTRS officer, employee or current Teachers' Retirement Board member, including the Controller, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction if the Investment Relationship has not been published on the list maintained by CalSTRS staff.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22202, 22207, 22208, 22214, 22250, 22253 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22250 and 22253, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-29-2007; operative 11-28-2007 (Register 2007, No. 44).

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§ 24013. Definitions.

Thins not specifically defined herein are defined in the Government Code, the Education Code, the Political Reform Act, the Fair Political Practices Commission Regulations, and the Teachers' Retirement System Regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22202, 22207, 22208, 22214, 22250, 22253 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22250 and 22253, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-29-2007; operative 11-28-2007 (Register 2007, No. 44).

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§ 24011. Disclosure and Recusal Requirement for Campaign Contributions.

(a) No CalSTRS officer, employee or current Teachers' Retirement Board member, including the Controller, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction shall make, participate in making or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence a decision involving an Investment Relationship with CalSTRS if the officer, employee or member has received, solicited or directed a campaign contribution, as defined in The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code, § 81000 et seq.), valued in excess of $1,000, individually or $5000 in the aggregate, in any twelve month period prior to the dates identified in Section 24010, subdivision (e) from any person designated in Section 24010, subdivision (d). For purposes of this section, a member appointed by the Governor and the Director of Finance shall also be deemed to have received a contribution if the Governor who appointed the member or Director of Finance has received a contribution within the twelve month period prior to the dates identified in Section 24010, subdivision (e) from any person designated in Section 24010, subdivision (d).

(b) If the disqualification provision of subdivision (a) results in the lack of a quorum for the purposes of taking action on any item before the Board or any of its committees, a sufficient number of Board members to constitute a quorum shall be drawn by lot from the otherwise disqualified Board members for the purpose of establishing a quorum and taking action on items before the Board or any of its committees. Board members who have been drawn by lot to constitute a quorum shall have their participation deemed as necessary and shall be exempt from the restrictions of subdivision (a) for the purpose of establishing a quorum and participating in the deliberations and voting on an item for which a quorum could not be established absent this waiver of the restrictions of subdivision (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22202, 22207, 22208, 22214, 22250, 22253 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22250 and 22253, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-29-2007; operative 11-28-2007 (Register 2007, No. 44).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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§ 27000. Format for Monthly Reports.

Employers shall file reports through CalSTRS' secure employer website as follows:

(a) Employers reporting information to the Defined Benefit Program shall comply with Section 1.3 of CalSTRS' F496 File Specification, as revised on February 24, 2016, and hereby incorporated by reference, subject to the following exclusions.

(1) Information in the “Field Edits” column.

(2) The specific member contribution rates associated with field positions 53-56 and 91-94.

(b) Employers reporting information to the Cash Balance Benefit Program shall comply with Section 1.3 of CalSTRS' Voluntary Deduction File Specification, as revised on July 1, 2015, and hereby incorporated by reference.

(c) A field that contains a dollar value must be formatted as follows:

(1) The number is reported without decimal places with the last two field positions populated by the number of cents.

(2) Use leading zeroes to populate the full breadth of the field.

(3) To report a negative number, report the last field with an uppercase alphabetical character or a symbol, coded as follows: “J” for negative values ending in 1, “K” for negative values ending in 2, and so on, with “R” for negative values ending in 9. Use “}” for negative values ending in 0.

(4) Alphabetical characters or symbols may also be used to denote positive values, but are not required.

(d) This section shall become inoperative on the date specified by the board pursuant to Section 27800.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250, 22305 and 23004, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23004, 23006, 23008 and 26301, Education Code.

History

1. New article 15.5 (sections 27000-27009) and section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-26-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 35).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-22-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

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§ 27001. Acceptable Report -- Defined Benefit Program.

(a) A monthly report for the Defined Benefit Program is acceptable if it is reported in compliance with Section 27000, subdivision (a). Reports that fail to comply shall be rejected by CalSTRS, and will not be received.

(b) A monthly report shall contain the information as specified in Section 27000 for all employees who perform creditable service for an employer during the month.

(c) Information reported pursuant to Section 27000, subdivision (a) for one or more employees from a prior month shall be aggregated and treated as a separate report for the month to which it relates.

(d) This section shall become inoperative on the date specified by the board pursuant to Section 27800.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250, 22305 and 23004, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23004, 23005 and 23006, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. New subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

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§ 27002. Acceptable Report -- Cash Balance Benefit Program.

(a) A report for the Cash Balance Benefit Program is acceptable if it is reported in compliance with Section 27000, subdivision (b). Reports that fail to comply shall be rejected by CalSTRS, and will not be received.

(b) A report shall contain the information required by Section 27000, for all employees who perform creditable service for an employer during the pay period.

(c) Information reported pursuant to Section 27000, subdivision (b) for one or more employees from a prior pay period shall be aggregated and treated as a separate report for the pay period to which it relates.

(d) This section shall become inoperative on the date specified by the board pursuant to Section 27800.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250, 22305 and 26301, Education Code. Reference: Section 26301, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b), new subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

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§ 27005. Late Contributions -- Defined Benefit Program.

In order to process contributions for any given day, the contributions must be received on or before 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Therefore,

(a) Contributions received after 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time shall be considered to have been received on the following working day.

(b) The portion of contributions due on the fifth working day that are not received by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on that fifth working day shall be considered to have been received on the sixth working day, and therefore are late.

(c) The remaining portion of contributions due on the 15th working day that are not received by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on that 15th working day shall be considered to have been received on the 16th working day, and therefore are late.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 23002, Education Code; and Section 4108, Commercial Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

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§ 27006. Late Contributions -- Cash Balance Benefit Program.

In order to process contributions for any given day, the contributions must be received on or before 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Therefore,

(a) Contributions received after 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time shall be considered to have been received on the following working day.

(b) Contributions due on the 10th working day that are not received by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on that 10th working day shall be considered to have been received on the 11th working day, and therefore are late.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 26303, Education Code; and Section 4108, Commercial Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

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§ 27009. Right to an Administrative Hearing.

An administrative hearing shall be available to an employer that reports directly to the system when there is disagreement over the assessment of penalties, interest, or both, pursuant to this article. A written request for an administrative hearing and the reasons therefore must be received by the System at its headquarters within 90 days of the mailing of written notice of such penalties, interest, or both. If no request for an administrative hearing is made within the time prescribed, the penalties, interest, or both assessed shall be final and any right to an administrative hearing or judicial review shall be deemed forfeit and waived.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22219, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23010 and 26303.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

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§ 27003. Assessment of Penalties for Late Reports -- Defined Benefit Program.

(a) A monthly report received 45 or more calendar days following the month in which the creditable compensation being reported was earned shall be subject to penalties based on the number of calendar days it is late, in an amount equal to the cumulative value of interest accruing on the sum of employer and employee contributions due for the late monthly report compounded daily, based on the regular interest rate in effect that day, until the report is received.

(b) A monthly report that is received after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the 44th calendar day shall be considered to have been received on the 45th calendar day, and therefore is late.

(c) Those portions of a monthly report that adjust contributions remitted in a prior month shall be aggregated and treated as a report adjusting incorrect contributions. The report shall be late if received after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the 60th calendar day following discovery by the employer or notification by the system. The penalty for a late report adjusting incorrect contributions shall be the cumulative value of interest accruing on the sum of the absolute value of the change in employer and employee contributions for each employee on the late report compounded daily, based on the regular interest rate in effect that day, until the report is received.

(1) Notification by the system shall be on a form containing the following items of information and shall be delivered to the employer by mail or email: date the notification was mailed or emailed; fiscal year; member client id; member name; reporting source or unit; member code; assignment code; pay rate; pay code; earnings; contribution rate; contribution code; contribution amount; beginning and ending dates of the service period; and the business rule error number.

(2) A final audit report delivered to the employer by mail or email shall constitute notification by the system.

(d) Those portions of a monthly report that adjust incorrect contributions for a month prior to the effective date of this article shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section.

(e) Those portions of a monthly report that neither increase nor decrease employer and employee contributions for an employee shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section.

(f) Those portions of a monthly report that adjust contributions remitted in a prior month shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The adjustments are made for all members of a class of employees;

(2) The adjustments are made pursuant to a written employment agreement with an employer or with an exclusive representative entered into by an employer, pursuant to Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 3540) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code;

(3) The adjustments become effective contemporaneously with the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation; and

(4) The adjustments are reported to the system within 90 calendar days of the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation. The start of the 90-calendar day period shall be no earlier than the first date on which all of the following are true:

(A) The exclusive representative has completed its ratification process for the written employment agreement.

(B) The county superintendent of schools has adopted the agreement or the district's governing board has voted to approve the written employment agreement or has otherwise adopted that agreement.

(C) The employment agreement's provisions are operative.

(g) Those portions of a monthly report that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section during the following periods of time:

(1) The period of time beginning on the date an application for workers' compensation is filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board until the date compensation is awarded, if the awarded compensation increases the amount of contributions due for that period of time. The portions of a monthly report that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due 30 calendar days immediately following the month in which compensation is awarded and shall be subject to the penalties provided for in this section beginning on the 45th calendar day.

(2) Any period of time that directly results from the operation of a state or federal statute or regulation which requires a retroactive change in the creditable compensation paid to a member for prior service, if that retroactive change results in a change in the amount of contributions due for that period of time. The portions of a monthly report that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due 30 calendar days immediately following the month in which the period of time expires and shall be subject to the penalties provided for in this section beginning on the 45th calendar day.

(h) For an employee employed as a substitute teacher, or on a part-time basis or a full-time basis with an additional part-time position, those portions of a monthly report for the substitute or part-time position that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on a late report provided for in subdivision (a) of this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The date the substitute or part-time position is paid matches the pay date on a published salary schedule for that position; and

(2) The pay date is no more than 31 calendar days following the last day of the month in which the compensation being reported was earned; and

(3) The applicable portions of the report are received no later than 44 calendar days following the pay date.

(i) Those portions of a monthly report that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section under any of the following circumstances:

(1) The employer's operations were impaired because of a natural, human-made or war-caused emergency under the conditions defined by the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) if both of the following are true:

(A) The penalty is directly related to the employer's impaired operations during the emergency event.

(B) System staff possess documentation of such an emergency event.

(2) The employer reported information under direction given by the system in accordance with Education Code section 22325 or 22326, or both.

(3) The penalty is demonstrably a result of an outage of CalSTRS' secure employer website or a constraint of the pension administration system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23004, 23006 and 23008, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. Amendment of subsection (f)(4) and new subsections (f)(4)(A)-(C) and (i)-(i)(3) filed 12-18-2024; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 51).

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§ 27004. Assessment of Penalties for Late Reports -- Cash Balance Benefit Program.

(a) A report received 11 or more working days following the pay period in which the salary being reported was earned shall be subject to penalties based on the number of calendar days it is late, in an amount equal to the cumulative value of interest accruing on the sum of employer and employee contributions due for the late report compounded daily, based on the regular interest rate in effect that day, until the report is received.

(b) A report due on the 10th working day that is received after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the 10th working day shall be considered to have been received on the 11th working day, and therefore is late.

(c) Those portions of a report that adjust contributions remitted in a prior report shall be aggregated and treated as a report adjusting incorrect contributions. The report shall be late if received after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the 60th calendar day following discovery by the employer or notification by the system. The penalty for a late report adjusting incorrect contributions shall be the cumulative value of interest accruing on the sum of the absolute value of the change in employer and employee contributions for each employee on the late report compounded daily, based on the regular interest rate in effect that day, until the report is received.

(1) Notification by the system shall be on a form containing the following items of information and shall be delivered to the employer by mail or email: date the notification was mailed or emailed; fiscal year; participant Client ID; participant name; reporting source or unit; earnings; contribution amount; pay schedule date; pay period end date; and the business rule error number.

(2) A final audit report delivered to the employer by mail or email shall constitute notification by the system.

(d) Those portions of a report that adjust incorrect contributions for a pay period prior to the effective date of this article shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section.

(e) Those portions of a report that neither increase nor decrease employer and employee contributions for an employee shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section.

(f) Those portions of a report that adjust contributions remitted in a prior month shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The adjustments are made for all members of a class of employees;

(2) The adjustments are made pursuant to a written employment agreement with an employer or with an exclusive representative entered into by an employer, pursuant to Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 3540) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code;

(3) The adjustments become effective contemporaneously with the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation; and

(4) The adjustments are reported to the system within 90 calendar days of the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation. The start of the 90-calendar day period shall be no earlier than the first date on which all of the following are true:

(A) The exclusive representative has completed its ratification process for the written employment agreement.

(B) The county superintendent of schools has adopted the agreement or the district's governing board has voted to approve the written employment agreement or has otherwise adopted that agreement.

(C) The employment agreement's provisions are operative.

(g) Those portions of a report that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section during the following periods of time:

(1) The period of time beginning on the date an application for workers' compensation is filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board until the date compensation is awarded, if the awarded compensation increases the amount of contributions due for that period of time. The portions of a report that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due 10 working days immediately following the pay period in which compensation is awarded and shall be subject to the penalties provided for in this section beginning on the 11th working day.

(2) Any period of time that directly results from the operation of a state or federal statute or regulation that requires a retroactive change in the creditable compensation paid to a member for prior service, if that retroactive change results in a change in the amount of contributions due for that period of time. The portions of a report that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due 10 working days immediately following the pay period in which the period of time expires and shall be subject to the penalties provided for in this section beginning on the 11th working day.

(h) For an employee employed as a substitute teacher, or on a part-time basis or a full-time basis with an additional part-time position, those portions of a report for the substitute or part-time position that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on a late report provided for in subdivision (a) of this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The date the substitute or part-time position is paid matches the pay date listed on a published salary schedule for that position; and

(2) The pay date is no more than 31 calendar days following the last day of the pay period in which the compensation being reported was earned; and

(3) The applicable portions of the report are received no later than 10 working days following the pay date.

(i) Those portions of a report that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalties provided for in this section under any of the following circumstances:

(1) The employer's operations were impaired because of a natural, human-made or war-caused emergency under the conditions defined by the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) if both of the following are true:

(A) The penalty is directly related to the employer's impaired operations during the emergency event.

(B) System staff possess documentation of such an emergency event.

(2) The employer reported information under direction given by the system in accordance with Education Code section 22325 or 22326, or both.

(3) The penalty is demonstrably a result of an outage of CalSTRS' secure employer website or a constraint of the pension administration system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 26301, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 8-26-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsection (f)(4) and new subsections (f)(4)(A)-(C) and (i)-(i)(3) filed 12-18-2024; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 51).

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§ 27007. Assessment of Penalties for Late Contributions -- Defined Benefit Program.

(a) A late contribution shall be subject to a penalty if that contribution is received after March 1 of the state fiscal year that immediately follows the state fiscal year in which the contribution was due.

(1) The penalty shall be assessed on the creditable compensation upon which the late contribution was based. For purposes of this subdivision, creditable compensation shall include only creditable compensation for which member contributions are credited under the Defined Benefit Program.

(2) The penalty shall be the greater of the following:

(A) The state appropriation rate, pursuant to Sections 22954, 22955 and 22955.1 of the Education Code, that is in effect on the first day of March immediately preceding the date the contribution was received.

(B) Five percent.

(b) Interest on late contributions shall be imposed as follows:

(1) If less than 95 percent of contributions due have been received by the sixth working day, interest shall be charged on the balance of those contributions due and compounded daily based on the regular interest rate in effect that day.

(2) For contributions received more than 15 working days after the date those contributions are due, interest shall be charged on the balance of contributions due and compounded daily based on the regular interest rate in effect that day.

(c) The penalty and interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section shall not apply to adjustments made to contributions for a month prior to the effective date of this article.

(d) Adjustments to contributions remitted in a prior month shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The adjustments are made for all members of a class of employees;

(2) The adjustments are made pursuant to a written employment agreement with an employer or with an exclusive representative entered into by an employer, pursuant to Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 3540) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code;

(3) The adjustments become effective contemporaneously with the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation; and

(4) The adjustments are remitted to the system within 90 calendar days of the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation. The start of the 90-calendar day period shall be no earlier than the first date on which all of the following are true:

(A) The exclusive representative has completed its ratification process for the written employment agreement.

(B) The county superintendent of schools has adopted the agreement or the district's governing board has voted to approve the written employment agreement or has otherwise adopted that agreement.

(C) The employment agreement's provisions are operative.

(e) For an employee employed as a substitute teacher, or on a part-time basis or a full-time basis with an additional part-time position, contributions for the substitute or part-time position that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The date the substitute or part-time position is paid is based upon a published salary schedule;

(2) That date is no more than 31 calendar days following the last day of the month in which the compensation being reported was earned; and

(3) 95 percent of the contributions due are received five working days immediately following the date the substitute or part-time position is paid, and the balance of contributions due are received no more than 15 working days following the date the employee is paid.

(f) Contributions that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section during the following periods of time:

(1) The period of time beginning on the date an application for workers' compensation is filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board until the date compensation is awarded, if the awarded compensation increases the amount of contributions due for that period of time. 95 percent of the contributions that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due five working days immediately following the month in which compensation is awarded and shall be late thereafter, and the balance of contributions are due 15 working days following the month in which compensation is awarded and shall be late thereafter.

(2) Any period of time that directly results from the operation of a state or federal statute or regulation which requires a retroactive change in the creditable compensation paid to a member for prior service, if that retroactive change results in a change in the amount of contributions due for that period of time. 95 percent of the contributions that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due five working days immediately following the month in which the period of time expires and shall be late thereafter, and the balance of contributions shall be due 15 working days following the month in which the period of time expires and shall be late thereafter.

(g) Contributions that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section under any of the following circumstances:

(1) The employer's operations were impaired because of a natural, human-made or war-caused emergency under the conditions defined by the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) if both of the following are true:

(A) The penalty and interest are directly related to the employer's impaired operations during the emergency event.

(B) System staff possess documentation of such an emergency event.

(2) The employer submitted contributions under direction given by the system in accordance with Education Code section 22325 or 22326, or both.

(3) The penalty and interest are demonstrably a result of an outage of CalSTRS' secure employer website or a constraint of the pension administration system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22119.2, 22119.3, 22905, 23002 and 23003, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (a)(1)-(a)(2)(B), amendment of subsections (b)(1), (e)(3) and (f)(1)-(2) and amendment of Note filed 2-26-2016; operative 3-1-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 9).

3. Amendment of subsection (d)(4) and new subsections (d)(4)(A)-(C) and (g)-(g)(3) filed 12-18-2024; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 51).

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§ 27008. Assessment of Interest on Late Contributions -- Cash Balance Benefit Program.

(a) Interest shall be charged on contributions received more than 10 working days after the date those contributions are due and compounded daily based on the regular interest rate in effect that day.

(b) The interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section shall not apply to adjustments made to contributions for a pay period prior to the effective date of this article.

(c) Adjustments to contributions remitted in a prior pay period shall not be subject to the interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The adjustments are made for all members of a class of employees;

(2) The adjustments are made pursuant to a written employment agreement with an employer or with an exclusive representative entered into by an employer, pursuant to Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 3540) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code;

(3) The adjustments become effective contemporaneously with the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation; and

(4) The adjustments are remitted to the system within 90 calendar days of the effective date of the written employment agreement or the effective date of the provision in the agreement providing for future increases in compensation. The start of the 90-calendar day period shall be no earlier than the first date on which all of the following are true:

(A) The exclusive representative has completed its ratification process for the written employment agreement.

(B) The county superintendent of schools has adopted the agreement or the district's governing board has voted to approve the written employment agreement or has otherwise adopted that agreement.

(C) The employment agreement's provisions are operative.

(d) For an employee employed as a substitute teacher, or on a part-time basis or a full-time basis with an additional part-time position, contributions for the substitute or part-time position that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section if all of the following are true:

(1) The date the substitute or part-time position is paid is based upon a published salary schedule;

(2) That date is no more than 31 calendar days following the last day of the pay period in which the compensation being reported was earned; and

(3) The contributions are received 10 working days immediately following the date the substitute or part-time position is paid.

(e) Contributions that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section during the following periods of time:

(1) The period of time beginning on the date an application for workers' compensation is filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board until the date compensation is awarded, if the awarded compensation increases the amount of contributions due for that period of time. The contributions that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due 10 working days immediately following the pay period in which compensation is awarded and shall be late thereafter.

(2) Any period of time that directly results from the operation of a state or federal statute or regulation which requires a retroactive change in the creditable compensation paid to a participant for prior service, if that retroactive change results in a change in the amount of contributions due for that period of time. The contributions that are exempt under this subdivision shall be due 10 working days immediately following the pay period in which the period of time expires and shall be late thereafter.

(f) Contributions that are otherwise late shall not be subject to the penalty and interest assessed on late contributions provided for in this section under any of the following circumstances:

(1) The employer's operations were impaired because of a natural, human-made or war-caused emergency under the conditions defined by the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code) if both of the following are true:

(A) The penalty and interest are directly related to the employer's impaired operations during the emergency event.

(B) System staff possess documentation of such an emergency event.

(2) The employer submitted contributions under direction given by the system in accordance with Education Code section 22325 or 22326, or both.

(3) The penalty and interest are demonstrably a result of an outage of CalSTRS' secure employer website or a constraint of the pension administration system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 26303, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-2-2012; operative 7-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 14).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(4) and new subsections (c)(4)(A)-(C) and (f)-(f)(3) filed 12-18-2024; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 51).

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§ 27010. Interest accrues on the unpaid amount due.

(a) Balances not paid in full within 30 calendar days after the invoice date are subject to regular interest, pursuant to section 22162 of the Education Code, from the initial invoice date until the balance is paid in full.

(b) Balances are paid in full when both of the following occur:

(1) The employer has sufficient moneys on deposit in the Teachers' Retirement Fund to pay the invoice in full.

(2) The employer informs CalSTRS which moneys on deposit will be applied to that invoice.

(c) This section shall not apply if an assessment of penalties, interest or both is reversed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23002 and 23003, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-18-2024; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 51).

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§ 26000. Supplemental Benefit Maintenance Account Purchasing Power Protection.

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to outline and implement the process whereby the Board adjusts the purchasing power protection provided by the Supplemental Benefit Maintenance Account (SBMA) including the frequency and timing of actuarial projections and adjustments to the target percentage of purchasing power.

(b) Actuarial Projection.

(1) The Board shall adopt an actuarial projection pursuant to subdivision (a) of Education Code section 22954.1 no less frequently than every two years.

(A) The first actuarial projection shall be based on projected assets and liabilities of the SBMA as of June 30, 2009, which shall be referred to as the “June 30, 2009” projection date.

(B) The actuarial projection shall be based on actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board, as applied to the assets and liabilities of the SBMA as of the valuation date prior to the projection date and the California Consumer Price Index for the fiscal year ending on the projection date.

(c) Percentage of Purchasing Power.

(1) Pursuant to the requirements of Education Code sections 22954.1 and 24415.5, the Board shall set the percentage of purchasing power to be protected at the actuarial projection level most recently adopted by the Board pursuant to subsection (b) above.

(2) The percentage of purchasing power shall be established in half percentage point increments.

(3) The actuarial level of the percentage of purchasing power shall be rounded to the nearest half percentage point.

(d) Sustainability Level.

(1) The Board shall set the date through which the level of benefits is to be maintained.

(2) The initial date for sustainability of the level of benefits shall be through and including June 30, 2089.

(3) The Board shall re-examine and amend this date no more frequently than every ten years and no less frequently than every twenty years based upon actuarial projections.

(4) The sustainability level shall be approximately the estimated length of membership for those members of the Defined Benefit Program at the time the date is reviewed.

(5) The change in date shall be made by plan amendment adopted by the Board with the actuarial assumptions adopted by the Board pursuant to subsection (b).

(e) Adjustments to Percentage of Purchasing Power.

(1) Any adjustment in the percentage of purchasing power adopted shall be effective as of October 1 of the fiscal year following the adoption of the actuarial projection, subject to the limitations set forth above.

(2) The adjustment in the percentage of purchasing power protection in any one year shall be equal to the greater of:

(A) one-half percentage point; or

(B) one-fourth of the change in amount of the SBMA percentage, subject to the requirement of subdivision (c)(3) that the percentage of purchasing power shall be established in half-percentage point increments, with the largest incremental change occurring in the initial years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 24415.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22954.1, 22954.5 and 24415.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 15 (section 26000) and section filed 4-30-2009; operative 4-30-2009. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 24415.5(e) (Register 2009, No. 18).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2014, No. 44).

3. Corrected text of subsections (d)(2) and (d)(4) filed 10-30-2014; operative 4-30-2009. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 24415.5(e) (Register 2014, No. 44).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)(A)-(B) and (e)(1) filed 10-30-2014; operative 10-30-2014. Exempt from the APA and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 24415.5(e) (Register 2014, No. 44).

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§ 27100. Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this article, an applicant seeking an administrative remedy is defined as any member, former member, participant, former participant, or beneficiary requesting review or appealing with respect to payment of allowances, benefits or refunds, or with respect to crediting service, or correction of records pursuant to Parts 13, 13.5 and 14 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code and Title 5, Division 3, Chapter 1, section 20520 of the California Code of Regulations.

(b) For purposes of this article, Program Executive is defined as the CalSTRS Executive, or his/her designee, overseeing the Program Area to which the administrative matter was assigned, as deemed appropriate by the System.

(c) For purposes of this article, a Decision means a decision designated as final by a Director of the Program Area, or his/her designee, to which the administrative matter was assigned, as deemed appropriate by the System.

(d) For purposes of this article, a Determination means a determination made by the Program Executive, the Director of Audit Services, or his/her designee.

(e) For purposes of this article, System Headquarters is defined by Education Code section 22375.

(f) For purposes of this article, a Field Office is a retirement counseling office defined by Education Code section 22303 which is either established by contract or by the System.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Section 22219, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22107, 22108, 22146, 22161.5, 22174, 22303, 22375 and 26132, Education Code.

History

1. New article 16 (sections 27100-27103) and section filed 2-9-2012; operative 3-10-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6).

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§ 27101. Administrative Remedy for Benefits & Services and Financial Services.

(a) Any applicant who disagrees with a Decision, excluding audit findings as referenced in section 27102, may request a review of that Decision by the Program Executive. The request for review must:

(1) Be made in writing;

(2) Be addressed to the Program Executive;

(3) State all facts, any basis in the Education Code or other law that applicant believes are relevant, and any other pertinent information, which may include but is not limited to medical records, which the applicant relies on to dispute the Decision.

(A) The stated facts, law, and pertinent information, which may include but is not limited to medical records, must be submitted with all documentary evidence applicable to the disputed Decision. If there is no documentary evidence, the writing should expressly state there is an absence of such evidence.

(B) It is the applicant's burden to show that the facts, law, and pertinent information would provide a legal basis for CalSTRS to reverse the Decision.

(4) Within forty-five (45) days after the date of the disputed written Decision, be received by the System Headquarters or by a CalSTRS Field Office or at the following email address: [[email protected]].

(b) CalSTRS will inform the applicant of the applicant's right to an administrative hearing. CalSTRS will also refer the applicant to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) for information pertaining to administrative hearings, notify the applicant that the applicant has a right to self-representation or counsel at their own expense and that CalSTRS will be represented by counsel.

(c) If the applicant's request for review by a Program Executive (“Executive Review”) does not contain additional information or legal basis for review beyond the facts and/or documentary evidence previously provided to or obtained by the program area and merely repeats information previously provided, the applicant's request for Executive Review by the Program Executive shall be denied and the applicant may request an administrative hearing. The Program Executive may consult with CalSTRS staff prior to denying applicant's request for Executive Review.

(d) If the Program Executive determines that the applicant has provided sufficient additional information or legal basis for review, the Program Executive will review the Decision and make one of the following Determinations:

(1) Based upon review of the law and facts, including any additional information provided by applicant, applicant has not provided a legal basis to reverse the Decision and has therefore failed to meet his or her legal burden. The Program Executive shall inform the party in writing of the Determination and the applicant's right to an administrative hearing.

(2) Informal fact finding is necessary in regard to the applicant's dispute with the Decision and the matter is referred to staff for investigation. The informal factual investigation may include, but is not limited to, inquiries made to the applicant and requests for further documentary evidence pursuant to Education Code sections 22207, 22250, 22450, 24003, 24103, and 26002. The applicant must in good faith cooperate with and respond to staff.

(A) The applicant must respond in writing, either through mail, facsimile or email, to any inquiries made and/or requests for further documentary evidence. If the applicant fails to respond in writing or produce documentary evidence within forty-five (45) days after the inquiry or request was made, the applicant shall be deemed to have waived the right to pursue any additional administrative remedies. Accordingly, the Decision will be deemed to be a Determination by the Program Executive.

(B) At the discretion of the Program Executive an extension to respond to any inquiries made and/or requests for further documentary evidence may be granted if the request for an extension is made prior to the last day to respond, in writing, and received at the System Headquarters, at a CalSTRS field office, or at the following email address: [[email protected]].

(C) Upon completion of the informal factual investigation, the Program Executive will conduct a review of the additional information, the legal basis for review that applicant believes are relevant, and the information gathered through investigation. The review may include consultation with, including but not limited to, staff, the Ombudsman, a Legal Services representative, and a representative from the relevant program area. After the review is complete, the Program Executive shall make a Determination and shall inform the applicant in writing within fifteen (15) days. If the applicant disagrees with the Program Executive's Determination under subdivisions d(1) or d(2)(C) of this section, the applicant may request an administrative hearing.

(e) The request for an administrative hearing shall be directed to CalSTRS Legal Services within ninety (90) days of the date of the Determination signed by the Program Executive. The request shall be in writing and mailed to the following address: CalSTRS Legal Services, PO Box 15275, MS #3, Sacramento, CA 95851. If the applicant fails to make a written request for administrative hearing within the time prescribed, the Program Executive's Determination shall be final and the right to an administrative hearing shall be deemed waived.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22219 and 26002, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22207, 22250, 22303, 22375, 22450, 22455, 24003, 24103, 26002, 26132 and 26301, Education Code; and Sections 11415.40 and 11505(b), Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012; operative 3-10-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6).

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§ 27102. Administrative Remedy for Audits.

(a) If an applicant, as defined in Section 27100, subdivision (a) or an entity, including but not limited to a public agency or employer, is affected by the preliminary findings of an audit pursuant to Education Code section 22206, the applicant or the entity may provide a written response to the preliminary audit findings. A final audit report is a Determination and is not subject to internal review by a Program Executive (“Executive Review”) or the Director of Audit Services.

(b) CalSTRS will inform the applicant or entity of the applicant's or entity's right to an administrative hearing. CalSTRS will also refer the applicant to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) for information pertaining to administrative hearings and provide notification of the right to self-representation or counsel at their own expense and that CalSTRS will be represented by counsel.

(c) If an applicant or entity disagrees with the final audit Determination, the applicant or entity may request an administrative hearing. The request for an administrative hearing shall be directed to the CalSTRS Legal Services within ninety (90) days from the date of the final audit Determination. The request shall be in writing and mailed to the following address: CalSTRS Legal Services, PO Box 15275, MS #3, Sacramento, CA 95851. If an applicant or entity fails to request an administrative hearing within the time prescribed, such Determination or action shall be final and the right to an administrative hearing shall be deemed waived.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Section 22219, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22206 and 22375, Education Code; and Section 11505(b), Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012; operative 3-10-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6).

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§ 27103. Administrative Hearing.

Following the timely receipt of an administrative hearing request, the CalSTRS Legal Services or the Attorney General's Office will process the request for hearing in accordance with the provisions of Education Code section 22219, subdivision (b) relating to administrative litigation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; Section 22219, Education Code; and Section 11501, Government Code. Reference: Section 22219, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2012; operative 3-10-2012 (Register 2012, No. 6).

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§ 27250. Publicly Available Agreement [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) “Publicly available agreement” means any document that meets all of the following criteria:

(1) Has been duly approved by the employer's governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meeting laws or adopted by the county superintendent of schools.

(2) Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection, whether posted at the office of the employer, immediately accessible upon request, or posted on the employer's internet website accessible by the general public.

(3) Indicates an effective date and the effective date or dates of any revision or revisions.

(b) For purposes of determining special pay, a publicly available agreement:

(1) Must meet all the criteria listed in subdivision (a).

(2) Must indicate the requirements for payment of the special pay, including, but not limited to, eligibility for and the amount or percentage of each component.

(3) May be a publicly available pay schedule or any other publicly available document.

(c) For purposes of determining base days, a publicly available agreement must:

(1) Meet all the criteria listed in subdivision (a).

(2) Specify the number of days or hours of creditable service the employer requires the class of employees to perform in a school year to earn the annualized pay rate.

(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22106.2, 22119.3, 22138.5, 22138.6 and 22458, Education Code.

History

1. New article 1.5 (sections 27250-27251) and section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27251. Publicly Available Pay Schedule [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) “Publicly available pay schedule,” for purposes of determining salary and annualized pay rate, means any document that meets all of the following criteria:

(1) Has been duly approved by the employer's governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meeting laws or adopted by the county superintendent of schools.

(2) Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection, whether posted at the office of the employer, immediately accessible upon request, or posted on the employer's internet website accessible by the general public.

(3) Indicates an effective date and the effective date or dates of any revision or revisions.

(4) Identifies the unique title for the applicable class established pursuant to Section 27300.

(5) Specifies the salary as an annualized pay rate for each identified class. The annualized pay rate may also be expressed as a single hourly, daily, or monthly amount, either separately or within a table, provided that either the publicly available pay schedule or a publicly available agreement specifies the total number of hours, days, or months required for a person to perform creditable service on a full-time basis for a full school term.

(6) Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the annualized pay rate.

(b) For members who are in a class of one, a publicly available agreement that satisfies subdivision (a) will be deemed a publicly available pay schedule.

(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22112.5, 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22104.8, 22106.2, 22112.5, 22119.3, 22138.5, 22138.6 and 22458, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27200. Members Affected by This Chapter. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22119.2 and 22305, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 2 (articles 1-5, sections 27200-27602), article 1 (sections 27200-27201) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Repealer filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27201. Effective Date.

(a) For members not subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013, both of the following apply:

(1) The versions of Articles 2 to 4, inclusive, and Section 27602 of Article 5 of this chapter in effect on January 1, 2015, and as amended October 1, 2017, apply to compensation earned for service performed from January 1, 2015, to June 30, 2027.

(2) The versions of Sections 27600 and 27601 in effect on January 1, 2015, and as amended October 1, 2017, apply until June 30, 2027, regardless of the date service was performed.

(b) For all members, both of the following apply:

(1) Amendments to Articles 1.5 to 4, inclusive, and Section 27602 of Article 5 of this chapter in effect on July 1, 2027, apply to compensation earned for service performed on and after that date.

(2) Amendments to Sections 27600 and 27601 in effect on July 1, 2027, apply on and after that date, regardless of the date service was performed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22104.8, 22115, 22119.2, 22119.3, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305, 22324.5 and 22905, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22104.8, 22115, 22119.2, 22119.3, 22213, 22324.5 and 22905, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27300. Basis of Establishment of a Class of Employees [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) For the purposes of this section:

(1) “Other similarities related to the nature of the work being performed” means any grouping not otherwise excluded under subdivision (d).

(2) “Program” means an educational program established based on any or any combination of the following:

(A) Pursuant to state or federal law.

(B) Under a Local Control and Accountability Plan pursuant to Section 52060 of the Education Code.

(C) By the governing body of the employer in accordance with requirements of applicable public meeting laws or adopted by the county superintendent of schools.

(b) A class of employees shall be established for purposes of whether “base pay” is provided to all members of a class of employees pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Education Code section 22119.3.

(c) Except as described in subdivision (d), the requirements of Education Code section 22112.5 that a person or group be considered a class of employees because as a group they are employed to perform similar duties, are employed in the same type of program, or share other similarities related to the nature of the work being performed shall be met, and a class shall be considered established, provided that the unique title for the class is associated with an annualized pay rate within a publicly available pay schedule.

(d) A separate class of employees cannot be established based on:

(1) The retirement benefit formula or retirement program.

(2) A minimum or maximum threshold for age or credited service in the Defined Benefit Program.

(3) Eligibility for retirement.

(4) Date of hire.

(5) A requirement to work more or fewer days or hours per year in the absence of the class of employees being established based on similar duties, the same type of program, or other similarities related to the nature of the work being performed.

(6) The number of pupils or students instructed or contacted, size of caseload, number of units, number of classes, or number of staff or sites supervised by the employee in the absence of the class of employees being established based on similar duties, the same type of program, or other similarities related to the nature of the work being performed.

(e) If a class is comprised of one employee, the employer must demonstrate that the job duties for that class are in common use by at least two other employers.

(f)(1) If a class of employees fails to comply with subdivisions (c) or (e), the salary for the person or group shall be determined based on the annualized pay rate of the established class of employees performing similar job duties at the lesser annualized pay rate.

(2) The special pay for the person or group shall be determined based on the amount or percentage of salary paid to the established class of employees performing similar job duties at the lesser annualized pay rate.

(3) Compensation paid to the person or group in excess of the amounts in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be deemed supplemental pay pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code.

(g) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22112.5, 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305 and 22324.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22104.8, 22112.5 and 22119.3, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 27300-27301) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (b) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

4. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27300. Basis of Establishment of a Class of Employees.

(a) One or more employees constitute a class of employees pursuant to Section 22112.5 of the Education Code on the basis of any of the following:

(1) Similarity of the job duties being performed.

(A) Job duties are those activities described as creditable service in Section 22119.5 of the Education Code.

(B) The job duties grouped within each paragraph and subdivision of Section 22119.5 of the Education Code are deemed similar for the purposes of this subdivision.

(C) An employer may establish a class that is comprised of employees whose assignment is a combination of two or more job duties.

(D) Employees performing similar job duties who are also performing activities that are related to, and an outgrowth of, the instructional and guidance program of the school belong to the class of employees performing the similar job duties, unless they are placed in a separate class pursuant to subparagraph (C).

(E) If an employer establishes a class comprised of one employee, the employer must demonstrate that job duties for that class are in common use by at least two other employers.

(2) Employment in the same type of program.

(A) A program is either of the following:

(i) An educational program established pursuant to state or federal law.

(ii) An educational program established under a Local Control and Accountability Plan pursuant to Section 52060 of the Education Code.

(B) One or more employees may be considered a separate class because they work in a separate program as defined in subparagraph (A) from other employees who have similar job duties.

(3) The employees share other similarities related to the nature of the work being performed.

(b) This section shall become inoperative July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22112.5, 22119.2, 22213 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22112.5 and 22119.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 27300-27301) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (b) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27301. Prohibited Classes of Employees.

(a) An employer may not establish a class of employees that is distinguished by any of the following:

(1) The retirement benefit formula or retirement program.

(2) A minimum or maximum threshold for age or service credit.

(3) The characterization or restructuring of compensation, in the absence of the criteria described in Section 27300.

(4) An option or requirement for one or more employees who perform similar job duties to work a longer or shorter day, or work more or fewer days per year, performing similar job duties, in the absence of the criteria described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 27300, except as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 22138.5 of the Education Code for the minimum standard for full time in community colleges.

(5) Performing only activities related to, and an outgrowth of, the instructional and guidance program of the school, because those activities must be performed in addition to other activities described in Section 22119.5 of the Education Code in order to be creditable service.

(b) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22112.5, 22119.2, 22207, 22213 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22112.5, 22119.5 and 22138.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (b) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27400. Salary [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) Salary shall meet all of the following:

(1) Paid in cash by an employer to an employee in accordance with a publicly available pay schedule.

(2) Paid for being employed up to the full-time equivalent in a position subject to membership.

(3) Paid to all persons who are in the same class of employees who meet the education and experience requirements specified within that publicly available pay schedule. No other requirements shall be considered for determining whether salary is paid to all persons who are in the same class of employees, except when a public school employer and the exclusive representative negotiate and mutually agree to a publicly available pay schedule based on other requirements.

(4) Paid in an amount that is proportional to the annualized pay rate established for the position pursuant to Section 22104.8 of the Education Code.

(b)(1) Salary shall be based on the lesser annualized pay rate paid to the entire class of employees if compensation is paid using the practice of continuing an employee's salary at a higher annualized pay rate when any of the following exist:

(A) The publicly available pay schedule has been negotiated to a lower annualized pay rate.

(B) The position has been reclassified to a different position subject to membership or class of employees that has a lower annualized pay rate.

(C) The employee moves to a different position subject to membership or class of employees that has a lower annualized pay rate.

(2) Any excess amount not paid to the entire class of employees is deemed supplemental pay pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code.

(c) If compensation is restructured into salary, regardless of how it was paid previously, the compensation will be considered salary beginning on the effective date of the restructure.

(d) Salary includes amounts deducted from salary at the discretion of the employee.

(e) Compensation that does not meet the requirements of this section, does not meet the requirements of special pay in Section 27401, and is not expressly prohibited pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code is supplemental pay pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code.

(f) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22112.5, 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Section 22119.3, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 27400-27401) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (e) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

4. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27400. Salary.

(a) Salary is compensation that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Is paid in cash by an employer to an employee in accordance with a publicly available written contractual agreement.

(2) Is paid for the performance of creditable service activities described in Section 22119.5 of the Education Code.

(3) Is any of the following:

(A) Explicitly characterized as salary in the agreement, and used as a basis for future pay increases.

(B) Paid to perform creditable service activities that are related to, and an outgrowth of, the instructional and guidance program of the school.

(C) Paid to perform creditable service activities that are related to the examination, selection, in-service training, mentoring, or assignment of teachers, principals, or other similar personnel involved in the instructional program.

(4) Paid without a requirement by the employer for proof of expenditure.

(b) The employer must establish a compensation earnable for all assignments for which an employee will earn salary.

(1) If an employer provides compensation in exchange for performing activities described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), the compensation is for service, and the employer must establish a compensation earnable for those activities.

(c) If compensation is restructured into salary, regardless of how it was paid previously, the compensation will be considered salary beginning on the effective date of the restructure.

(d) Salary includes amounts deducted from salary at the discretion of the employee.

(e) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2, 22119.5, 22138.5, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22115, 22119.2, 22119.5, 22138.5 and 22138.6, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 27400-27401) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (e) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27401. Remuneration That is Paid in Addition to Salary.

(a) Remuneration in addition to salary is compensation that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Is paid in cash in accordance with a publicly available written contractual agreement where applicable and required by law.

(2) Is not associated with the performance of additional service.

(A) When the contractual full time is based on load credits or a similar non-time based measure, additional service includes any service that is associated with earning those credits.

(3) Is paid to all persons who are in a class of employees, in the same dollar amount, same percentage of salary or same percentage of amount being distributed.

(4) Is paid in the same manner to all members of the class of employees, and is not available in an alternative form that is subject to choice on an individual basis by an employee or an employer.

(5) Is paid without a requirement by the employer for proof of expenditure.

(6) Is paid contingent on either of the following:

(A) Availability of funds.

(B) Meeting any of the following qualifications or requirements:

(i) Possession or attainment of a certificate, license, special credential or advanced degree.

(ii) Career or service longevity.

(iii) Hiring, transfer or retirement.

(iv) Employment in a position that is hazardous or difficult to staff.

(v) Employment in an assignment in which the number of students enrolled exceeds the contractual class size maximum.

(vi) Achievement of a performance benchmark.

(b) If compensation is restructured into remuneration in addition to salary, regardless of how it was paid previously, the compensation is remuneration in addition to salary beginning on the effective date of the restructure.

(c) Remuneration in addition to salary does not include the following as described in Sections 27501 and 27502:

(1) Cash paid by an employer to an employee who receives cash in lieu of a fringe benefit, or cash in lieu of an expense paid or reimbursed by the employer.

(2) Cash paid by an employer on behalf of an employee for a fringe benefit, expense or reimbursement.

(3) Cash paid by an employer to an employee that is the remainder from money allocated for fringe benefits or expenses that are paid by the employer.

(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2, 22119.5, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Section 22119.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (d) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27401. Special Pay [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) Subject to subdivision (b), special pay shall meet all of the following:

(1) Paid in cash in accordance with a publicly available agreement.

(2) Paid for being employed up to the full-time equivalent in a position subject to membership.

(3) Paid for the same position subject to membership for which a member is paid salary.

(4) Paid to all persons who are in the same class of employees, and not available in an alternative form that is subject to choice on an individual basis by an employee or an employer in one of the following ways:

(A) In the same amount.

(B) In the same percentage of salary.

(C) In the same amount proportional to a member's basis of employment.

(5) Not paid a limited number of times pursuant to Section 27602.

(b) “Special pay” is expressly limited to the following:

(1) Education -- Compensation paid in addition to salary for completing or possessing educational credits or units, certificates, licenses, credentials, or degrees. This compensation must be paid to each person who is in the same class of employees who meets this criteria, or who meets a combination of this criteria and the criteria identified in paragraph (2).

(2) Experience -- Compensation paid in addition to salary for being employed for a certain period of time within a class of employees, for an employer, or over a career, sometimes called career or service longevity. This compensation must be paid to each person who is in the same class of employees who meets this criteria, or who meets a combination of this criteria and the criteria identified in paragraph (1).

(3) Classification -- Any other compensation paid in addition to salary where the qualification for receiving the compensation is belonging to the class of employees. No other criteria shall be used to identify or define this type of special pay.

(c) For special pay that is not scheduled to continue for the entire class of employees in the same amount or percentage, only the amount that is scheduled to continue qualifies as special pay. Any excess amount not paid to the entire class of employees is deemed supplemental pay pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code.

(d) If compensation is restructured into special pay, regardless of how it was paid previously, the compensation is special pay beginning on the effective date of the restructure.

(e) Compensation that does not meet the requirements of this section, does not meet the requirements of salary in Section 27400, and is not expressly prohibited pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code is supplemental pay pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code.

(f) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22112.5, 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22214, 22215, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Section 22119.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (d) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

4. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27500. Amounts Not Deducted from a Member's Salary.

(a) Compensation paid in addition to salary that is contingent upon the purchase of any of the items described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.2 of the Education Code is deemed covered by the employer and is not creditable compensation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2, 22207, 22213, 22250 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22119.2, 22458 and 24950, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 27500-27502) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

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§ 27501. Fringe Benefit.

(a) A fringe benefit is any of the following:

(1) A good or service for which the cost is paid to a third party or otherwise covered by the employer.

(2) Compensation allocated to an employee to cover a personal or business expense that could otherwise be provided in the form of a good or service as specified in paragraph (1).

(3) Cash in lieu of, or cash remaining from, a good or service as specified in paragraph (1).

(b) If any part of creditable compensation is restructured into a fringe benefit, that amount will not be considered creditable compensation beginning with the effective date of the restructure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 22119.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

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§ 27502. Expenses Paid or Reimbursed by an Employer.

(a) An expense paid by an employer includes any of the following:

(1) Compensation allocated to an employee to cover a cost the employee is expected to incur in the course of performing duties for that employer, which could otherwise be covered by the employer or provided in the form of a reimbursement of the cost.

(2) Cash paid directly to a third party or a cost that is otherwise covered by the employer.

(3) Cash in lieu of, or cash remaining from, compensation allocated to cover a cost pursuant to paragraph (1).

(b) An expense reimbursed by an employer is cash paid to the employee that meets all the following requirements:

(1) There is a business connection to the expenditure.

(2) The employee is required to provide documentation or accounting of the expenditure to the employer.

(3) The employee is required to return excess reimbursements or advances to the employer if actual incurred expenses are less than the amount reimbursed or advanced.

(c) If any part of creditable compensation is restructured into an expense paid or reimbursed by the employer, that amount will not be considered creditable compensation beginning with the effective date of the restructure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 22119.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 2. Compensation > Article 5. Appropriate Crediting of Contributions > § 27600. Consistent Treatment of Compensation [Operative July 1, 2027].
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§ 27600. Consistent Treatment of Compensation [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) In assessing the consistency of an increase that occurs during the period of time specified in subdivision (f), an increase is consistent if the employer demonstrates that it is due to any of the following:

(1) A restructure of compensation that is a permanent change, as indicated by not meeting either of the criteria for inconsistency described in subdivision (d).

(2) A salary deferral due to a reduction in school funds.

(3) A commensurate percentage increase in compensation earnable for the majority of members employed by the same employer.

(4) A change in duties required of the employee that is incorporated in the first contract for the immediate successor to the position.

(5) An increase in responsibility of the employee that is incorporated in the first contract for the immediate successor to the position.

(6) An increase that establishes pay parity as demonstrated by any of the following:

(A) Commensurate base pay for that same position in the past.

(B) Commensurate base pay for other employees performing similar duties for the same employer or other employers.

(7) A commensurate base pay for the immediate successor.

(8) A commensurate base pay for the immediate predecessor.

(9) More education or experience than the immediate predecessor.

(10) An increase in compensation that is required to recruit for a position which is directly responding to a specific time-bound financial crisis, not to exceed 150 percent of the base pay of the predecessor in the position or the most similar position prior to the crisis. For the purposes of this paragraph, a specific time-bound financial crisis is, for school districts, a negative certification of financial obligations pursuant to Section 1240 of the Education Code or, for community college districts, a finding of serious hardship of financial condition as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 59204 of Subchapter 4, Chapter 10, Division 6 of this Title.

(b) In assessing the consistent treatment of compensation for a position, if the successor's base pay is lower than the member's, the member's compensation shall not be presumed to be inconsistent solely by reason of the reduced successor pay.

(c) In assessing the consistency of an increase that occurs during the period of time specified in subdivision (f), an increase that is not due to any of the circumstances listed in subdivision (a) is presumed to be inconsistent.

(d) A restructure of compensation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) is inconsistent if either of the following applies:

(1) The restructure is effective on or after January 1, 2016, and is outside of that employer's standard bargaining or employment contract negotiation time frames.

(2) The restructure is implemented for a class of one, and the change is reversed upon hire and negotiation of the first contract of the immediate successor.

(e) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if there is determined to be a pattern of late career changes that result in additional compensation that the system determines was paid to enhance a member's benefits, such as, but not limited to, assignment of duties or responsibilities by an employer to employees during the final compensation period, the additional compensation for those duties is presumed to be inconsistent.

(f)(1) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using a period of 36 or 12 consecutive months pursuant to Section 22134, 22134.5 or 22135 of the Education Code, the period of time is seven years preceding and including the last day used to calculate final compensation.

(2) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using nonconsecutive periods of time due to a reduction in school funds as permitted by Education Code section 22134, the period of time begins four years prior to the first day used to calculate final compensation and ends on the last day used to calculate final compensation.

(g) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22215, 22250, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22115 and 22119.3, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 27600-27602) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsections (b), (d) and (e)-(f)(2) filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (f)(1)-(2) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

4. New subsection (g) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

5. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27600. Consistent Treatment of Compensation.

(a) In assessing the consistency of an increase that occurs during the period of time specified in subdivision (f), an increase is consistent if the employer demonstrates that it is due to any of the following:

(1) A restructure of compensation that is a permanent change, as indicated by not meeting either of the criteria for inconsistency described in subdivision (d).

(2) A salary deferral due to a reduction in school funds.

(3) A commensurate percentage increase in compensation earnable for the majority of members employed by the same employer.

(4) A change in duties required of the employee that is incorporated in the first contract for the immediate successor to the position.

(5) An increase in responsibility of the employee that is incorporated in the first contract for the immediate successor to the position.

(6) Attainment of an educational or performance benchmark.

(7) An increase that establishes pay parity as demonstrated by any of the following:

(A) Commensurate compensation earnable for that same position in the past.

(B) Commensurate compensation earnable for other employees performing similar duties for the same employer or other employers.

(8) A commensurate compensation earnable for the immediate successor.

(9) A commensurate compensation earnable for the immediate predecessor.

(10) More education or experience than the immediate predecessor.

(11) An increase in compensation that is required to recruit for a position which is directly responding to a specific time-bound financial crisis, not to exceed 150 percent of the base compensation earnable of the predecessor in the position or the most similar position prior to the crisis. For the purposes of this paragraph, a specific time-bound financial crisis is, for school districts, a negative certification of financial obligations pursuant to Section 1240 of the Education Code or, for community college districts, a finding of serious hardship of financial condition as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 59204 of Subchapter 4, Chapter 10, Division 6 of this Title.

(b) In assessing the consistent treatment of compensation for a position, if the successor's compensation earnable is lower than the member's, the member's compensation shall not be presumed to be inconsistent solely by reason of the reduced successor pay.

(c) In assessing the consistency of an increase that occurs during the period of time specified in subdivision (f), an increase that is not due to any of the circumstances listed in subdivision (a) is presumed to be inconsistent.

(d) A restructure of compensation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) is inconsistent if either of the following applies:

(1) The restructure is effective on or after January 1, 2016, and is outside of that employer's standard bargaining or employment contract negotiation time frames.

(2) The restructure is implemented for a class of one, and the change is reversed upon hire and negotiation of the first contract of the immediate successor.

(e) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if there is determined to be a pattern of late career changes that result in additional compensation that the system determines was paid to enhance a member's benefits, such as, but not limited to, assignment of duties or responsibilities by an employer to employees during the final compensation period, the additional compensation for those duties is presumed to be inconsistent.

(f)(1) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using a period of 36 or 12 consecutive months pursuant to Section 22134, 22134.5 or 22135 of the Education Code, the period of time is seven years preceding and including the last day used to calculate final compensation.

(2) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using nonconsecutive periods of time due to a reduction in school funds as permitted by Education Code section 22134, the period of time begins four years prior to the first day used to calculate final compensation and ends on the last day used to calculate final compensation.

(g) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2, 22207, 22215, 22250, 22305 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22112.5, 22119.2, 22458 and 22905, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 27600-27602) and section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsections (b), (d) and (e)-(f)(2) filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (f)(1)-(2) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

4. New subsection (g) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27601. Appropriate Crediting of Contributions [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) Compensation that has been treated inconsistently pursuant to this section and Section 27600 shall be deemed to have been paid to enhance a member's benefit pursuant to paragraph (8) of subdivision (c) of Education Code section 22119.3 and shall not be included as creditable compensation to the system.

(b) Upon determination that compensation was treated inconsistently, except in cases where an adjustment to the crediting of contributions would not result in a change to a member's final compensation, the creditable compensation shall be limited during the period of time specified in subdivision (c).

(1) If the inconsistent treatment of compensation is the result of a restructure of compensation, creditable compensation shall not include the amount that was restructured.

(2) If the inconsistent treatment of compensation is not attributable to a restructure, creditable compensation shall not include the portion of compensation in excess of the following thresholds:

(A) For inconsistent compensation increases concurrent with a change in position, the threshold for the fiscal year in which the inconsistent compensation increase occurred is the immediate predecessor's salary increased by the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3). The resulting amount is the baseline on which the percentage increase calculated pursuant to paragraph (4) shall be applied to determine the threshold for each subsequent fiscal year.

(B) For inconsistent compensation increases not concurrent with a change in position, the threshold for the fiscal year in which the inconsistent compensation increase occurred is the member's compensation earnable for the year prior to the year in which the inconsistent increase occurred increased by the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3). The resulting amount is the baseline on which the percentage increase calculated pursuant to paragraph (4) shall be applied to determine the threshold for each subsequent fiscal year.

(3) For the purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), the percentage increase to establish the baseline amount shall be the greater of either (A) or (B), whichever is applicable, or (C), as follows:

(A) 150 percent of the median percentage increase of the compensation earnable of the members at the member's employer between that fiscal year and the previous fiscal year, if that employer has at least 30 members.

(B) 150 percent of the median percentage increase of the compensation earnable of the members within the member's county between that fiscal year and the previous fiscal year, if the member's employer has less than 30 members.

(C) 150 percent of the median percentage increase of the compensation earnable of active members statewide, or zero, whichever is greater.

(4) For the purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), the percentage increase applied during each subsequent fiscal year shall be calculated as follows:

(A) For each subsequent inconsistent increase that is not concurrent with a change in position, the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3) is applied to the prior year's threshold amount.

(B) For each subsequent inconsistent increase that is concurrent with a change in position, the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3) is applied to the immediate predecessor's salary.

(C) For each subsequent consistent increase that is not concurrent with a change in position, the same percentage increase that the member earned is applied to the prior year's threshold amount.

(D) For each subsequent consistent increase that is concurrent with a change in position, the threshold amount is the actual compensation earnable for that new position.

(c)(1) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using a period of 36 or 12 consecutive months pursuant to Section 22134, 22134.5 or 22135 of the Education Code, the period of time shall not exceed the seven years preceding and including the last day used to calculate the member's final compensation.

(2) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using nonconsecutive periods of time due to a reduction in school funds as permitted by Education Code section 22134, the period of time shall not exceed the number of years that begins four years prior to the first day used to calculate final compensation and ends on the last day used to calculate final compensation.

(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22215, 22250, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22115, 22119.3 and 22458, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) and amendment of Note filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

4. New subsection (c) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

5. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27601. Appropriate Crediting of Contributions.

(a) Upon determination that compensation was treated inconsistently, except in cases where an adjustment to the crediting of contributions would not result in a change to a member's final compensation, CalSTRS shall limit the amount of contributions that are credited to the Defined Benefit Program during the period of time specified in subdivision (b).

(1) If the inconsistent treatment of compensation is the result of a restructure of compensation, the employer shall report the amount that was restructured to the member's Defined Benefit Supplement account.

(2) If the inconsistent treatment of compensation is not attributable to a restructure, the employer shall report the portion of compensation in excess of the following thresholds to the member's Defined Benefit Supplement account:

(A) For inconsistent compensation increases concurrent with a change in position, the threshold for the fiscal year in which the inconsistent compensation increase occurred is the immediate predecessor's salary increased by the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3). The resulting amount is the baseline on which the percentage increase calculated pursuant to paragraph (4) shall be applied to determine the threshold for each subsequent fiscal year.

(B) For inconsistent compensation increases not concurrent with a change in position, the threshold for the fiscal year in which the inconsistent compensation increase occurred is the member's compensation earnable for the year prior to the year in which the inconsistent increase occurred increased by the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3). The resulting amount is the baseline on which the percentage increase calculated pursuant to paragraph (4) shall be applied to determine the threshold for each subsequent fiscal year.

(3) For the purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), the percentage increase to establish the baseline amount shall be the greater of either (A) or (B), whichever is applicable, or (C), as follows:

(A) 150 percent of the median percentage increase of the compensation earnable of the members at the member's employer between that fiscal year and the previous fiscal year, if that employer has at least 30 members.

(B) 150 percent of the median percentage increase of the compensation earnable of the members within the member's county between that fiscal year and the previous fiscal year, if the member's employer has less than 30 members.

(C) 150 percent of the median percentage increase of the compensation earnable of active members statewide, or zero, whichever is greater.

(4) For the purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), the percentage increase applied during each subsequent fiscal year shall be calculated as follows:

(A) For each subsequent inconsistent increase that is not concurrent with a change in position, the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3) is applied to the prior year's threshold amount.

(B) For each subsequent inconsistent increase that is concurrent with a change in position, the percentage calculated pursuant to paragraph (3) is applied to the immediate predecessor's salary.

(C) For each subsequent consistent increase that is not concurrent with a change in position, the same percentage increase that the member earned is applied to the prior year's threshold amount.

(D) For each subsequent consistent increase that is concurrent with a change in position, the threshold amount is the actual compensation earnable for that new position.

(b)(1) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using a period of 36 or 12 consecutive months pursuant to Section 22134, 22134.5 or 22135 of the Education Code, the period of time shall not exceed the seven years preceding and including the last day used to calculate the member's final compensation.

(2) For a member whose initial final compensation after their most recent retirement is calculated using nonconsecutive periods of time due to a reduction in school funds as permitted by Education Code section 22134, the period of time shall not exceed the number of years that begins four years prior to the first day used to calculate final compensation and ends on the last day used to calculate final compensation.

(c) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2, 22207, 22213 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22112.5, 22119.2 and 22458, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) and amendment of Note filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

4. New subsection (c) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27602. Compensation That is Paid a Limited Number of Times [Operative July 1, 2027].

(a) Creditable compensation that is determined to be paid a limited number of times is supplemental pay pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 22119.3 of the Education Code if the compensation is not ongoing, as limited by either of the following:

(1) The number of times the compensation will be paid is specified in law or in a publicly available agreement or publicly available pay schedule.

(2) The compensation is not scheduled to continue.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), compensation that is paid a limited number of times does not include any of the following:

(1) Compensation meeting the requirements of salary pursuant to Section 27400.

(2) Special pay that is paid for the duration of a limited-term assignment.

(3) Special pay that is paid for the duration that a publicly available agreement or publicly available pay schedule is in effect.

(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.3, 22207, 22213, 22305, 22324.5 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22115 and 22119.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (c) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

4. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27602. Compensation That is Paid a Limited Number of Times.

(a) Compensation is creditable to the Defined Benefit Supplement account if compensation was restructured into salary or remuneration in addition to salary as described in subdivision (c) of Section 27400 or subdivision (b) of Section 27401, and is paid a limited number of times, has a specified end date, or is otherwise not permanent.

(b) Contributions for remuneration in addition to salary that is paid pursuant to Section 27401 shall be credited to the member's Defined Benefit Supplement account if the compensation is not ongoing, as limited by either of the following:

(A) The number of times is specified in law or in a publicly available written contractual agreement.

(B) The compensation is not scheduled to continue.

(c) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22119.2, 22305 and 22458, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22119.2 and 22905, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 34).

3. New subsection (c) filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 3. Teachers' Retirement System > Chapter 3. Employer Reporting > Article 1. Employer Direct Reporting > § 27700. Definitions.
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§ 27700. Definitions.

(a) As used in this chapter:

(1) Unless otherwise specifically named, “board” means the Teachers' Retirement Board.

(2) “County” means the county superintendent of schools.

(3) “County governing authority” means the county board of education, or, if in possession of the relevant authority to perform the activities specified in this Article, the county superintendent of schools.

(4) “Direct report” means an elementary, high school, or unified school district, or a community college district, that is approved to report directly to the system such information as that the Teachers' Retirement Board may require in the administration of the State Teachers' Retirement Plan.

(5) “District” means an elementary, high school, or unified school district, or a community college district.

(6) “System” means the California State Teachers' Retirement System.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22207, 22213 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 23004, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3, article 1 (sections 27700-27705) and section filed 1-12-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 3).

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§ 27701. Effective Date.

(a) The regulations shall be effective for districts that are currently approved as direct reports and to those that apply or are in the process of applying to become direct reports to the Defined Benefit Program on or after January 1, 2016.

(b) The effective date of becoming a new direct report shall be July 1 of the year specified in the resolution adopted by the district governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22207, 22213 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 23004, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 3).

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§ 27702. Prerequisites to Approval.

(a) A district may apply to be a direct report to the system. The Teachers' Retirement Board may approve or may deny a district as a direct report based on the criteria in subdivisions (b) and (c).

(b) An applicant to become a direct report shall be in compliance with all of the following requirements. Failure to comply with the requirements of this subdivision shall result in the denial of the application to become a direct report.

(1) The district has submitted the applicable resolutions by the district's governing board and the county governing authority required under Section 27703, and there has been no change to the accuracy of each of the declarations therein.

(2) The district has demonstrated the ability to successfully transmit files to the system formatted pursuant to this division.

(3) If the district was previously terminated as a direct report, more than five fiscal years have elapsed since the effective date of the termination.

(4) In the 36 months preceding its application to become a direct report, the district had an audit conducted by the system that demonstrated full compliance with reporting the following consistent with the Teachers' Retirement Law:

(A) Mandatory membership.

(B) One-time or limited-term payments reported to the Defined Benefit Supplement Program.

(C) Outgrowth activities as creditable service.

(D) Information regarding the compensation to be paid to employees, including, but not limited to, employment contracts, written agreements, salary schedules, and board minutes.

(5) A review conducted by the system demonstrates sustained compliance with all of the following over the 12-month period preceding the district's application:

(A) Responding to the system's requests for adjustments within 60 days.

(B) Providing acceptable annotations to employer-approved edits in the file layouts specified in this division electronically in an encrypted format provided by the system.

(C) Reporting full-time minimum standards consistent with a written agreement with an exclusive representative.

(D) Providing the system with information regarding the compensation to be paid to employees within 30 days of a request by the system.

(c) The board may deny an application to become a direct report if it finds any of the following:

(1) The district has any outstanding or unresolved audit findings from the system at any point during the application process.

(2) There are any accounts receivable 30 or more days past due to the system attributable to the district at any point during the application process.

(3) If the district was previously rejected by the system from entry as a direct report due to an audit or review finding under these regulations, and the rejection occurred within the previous five fiscal years.

(d) The board may, at its discretion, defer consideration of an application until a future fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22207, 22213, 22305 and 23004, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22458 and 23004, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(2), repealer of subsections (b)(2)(A)-(C), amendment of subsection (b)(5)(B) and Note filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

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§ 27703. Documentation Required with Application to Become a Direct Report.

(a) An applicant to become a direct report shall submit the following documentation with the following content:

(1) If contributions required to be paid by a member are picked up for the sole purpose of deferring taxes as authorized by Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.A Sec 414(h)(2)) and Section 17501 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, a resolution adopted by the district's governing board certifying its intent to pick up member contributions in compliance with those provisions and the Teachers' Retirement Law.

(2) A resolution adopted by the district's governing board resolving to become a direct report to the system and certifying each of the following.

(A) “[District] hereby elects to become a direct report to the California State Teachers' Retirement System, effective on July 1, [effective year].”

(B) “[District] has a payroll system independent of the county.”

(C) The district is fiscally accountable, fiscally independent, or both, as demonstrated by including the relevant statements from either of the following subdivisions:

(i) For a school district: “[District] is [fiscally accountable as defined in Section 42647/ fiscally independent as defined in Section 42650/ both fiscally accountable and fiscally independent as defined in Sections 42647 and 42650] of the Education Code.”

(ii) For a community college district: “[District] is [fiscally accountable as defined in Section 85266/ fiscally independent as defined in Section 85266.5/ both fiscally accountable and fiscally independent as defined in Sections 85266 and 85266.5] of the Education Code.”

(D) “[District] has the ability to be in full compliance with the file layouts specified in Division 3 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.”

(E) “[District] is responsible for submitting contribution data and remitting contributions in accordance with the Teachers' Retirement Law.”

(F) “[District] is responsible for submitting contribution data and remitting contributions for all adjustments to contributions that relate to service performed prior to the effective date of the direct reporting relationship as requested by the system or as identified by the district.”

(G) “[District] is responsible for payment of any penalty assessments for contributions and data submitted as a direct report on or after the effective date of the direct reporting relationship.”

(H) “[District] is responsible for submitting all contribution data and remitting all contributions on and after the effective date of becoming a direct report.”

(I) “For the last five fiscal years, [District] has been issued an unqualified opinion on its annual financial audit pursuant to Section 41020 or 84040 of the Education Code.”

(J) The district has maintained a status of acceptable standing with the most current accrediting body by affirming the relevant statement from either of the following subdivisions:

(i) For a school district: “[District] has not been on probationary accreditation status nor had its accreditation status withheld by the most current accreditation body sanctioned by the California Department of Education in the last five fiscal years.”

(ii) For a community college district: “[District] has not been ordered to show cause or been subject to the equivalent strictest sanctions applied from the most current accreditation body sanctioned by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges in the last five fiscal years.”

(K) “[District] shall notify the system within three business days if its payroll operations are no longer independent of the county or if its fiscally accountable status or fiscal independence is revoked. If any of these occur, the district shall cease submitting contribution data and remitting contributions to the system directly and shall resume submitting contribution data and remitting contributions through [County] effective on the date following revocation.”

(L) The relevant statement from either of the following subdivisions:

(i) For a school district: “[District] shall notify the system within three business days if it is placed on one-year probationary accreditation status or has its accreditation status withheld or an equivalent status by the accrediting body.”

(ii) For a community college district, “[District] shall notify the system within three business days if it is ordered to show cause or is placed on an equivalent status or sanction by the accrediting body.”

(M) “If [district] is terminated as a direct report, [County] shall be responsible for submitting or remitting any missed reports, adjustments, contributions, penalties, and interest associated with the time period that the district was a direct report.”

(N) “[District] may terminate the direct reporting relationship only when the system, the district, and [County] have agreed to the employer terminating the relationship.”

(3) A resolution adopted by the county governing authority authorizing the district to become a direct report to the system and certifying each of the following:

(A) “On [date district's governing board approved resolution], [District] elected to become a direct report to the system effective on July 1, [effective year].”

(B) “[District] meets the eligibility requirements of the system, as specified on a resolution adopted by the district's governing board to become a direct report pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 27703 of the California Code of Regulations.”

(C) “[County] is not responsible for submitting contribution data and remitting contributions, including adjustments to contribution data and contributions made prior to the effective date of [District] becoming a direct report.”

(D) “[County] is not responsible for any penalty or interest assessments for contributions and data submitted by [District] as a direct report on or after the effective date of becoming a direct report for the duration of the direct reporting relationship.”

(E) “If [District] is terminated as a direct report, [County] is responsible for submitting and remitting any and all reports, adjustments, contributions, penalties and interest to the system.”

(F) “[County] shall notify the system within three business days of revocation should the district's fiscally accountable status or fiscal independence be revoked, and shall resume submitting contribution data and remittance on behalf of the district on the revocation effective date.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22207, 22213, 23004 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 23004, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(2)(D) filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

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§ 27704. Termination of Direct Reporting Relationship.

(a) The system may initiate termination of a direct reporting relationship at any time if any of the criteria or requirements for approval or responsibilities as a direct report are not met.

(b) The system may terminate the direct reporting relationship if the district does not respond through compliance to an audit finding by the system by the due date specified on the audit determination letter, or through appeal within 90 days.

(c) The district may voluntarily terminate the direct reporting relationship only when the system, the district's governing body, and the county governing authority have mutually agreed to terminate the relationship, documented by a resolution specifying the effective date of the termination and approved by the district governing body, the county governing authority, and the Chief Executive Officer of the system or their designee. The resolution shall certify each of the following:

(1) “WHEREAS, [District] desires to terminate the relationship as a direct report that reports Defined Benefit contribution data and remits contributions directly to CalSTRS; and”

(2) “WHEREAS, the system Chief Executive Officer or their designee authorizes the District to terminate the relationship to report directly to the system; and”

(3) “WHEREAS, [County] does hereby affirm that [County] is responsible for submitting and remitting any and all reports, adjustments, contributions, penalties and interest beginning on the effective date of the termination and covering all time periods, including the period that [District] was a direct report to the system.”

(4) “THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the California State Teachers' Retirement System and [County] authorize [District] to discontinue as a direct report to the system.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22207, 22213, 23004 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 23004, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (c) and (c)(2) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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§ 27705. Review of Termination of Direct Reporting Relationship.

(a) A district may request a review of the system's decision to terminate the direct reporting relationship by the Chief Executive Officer of the system or their designee. The request must be submitted in writing and be received by System Headquarters or by a CalSTRS Field Office or at the following email address: [[email protected]] within 30 days of the district's receipt of the relationship termination letter. The resulting decision after such a review shall be final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22207, 22213, 23004 and 22305, Education Code. Reference: Section 23004, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 6-20-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 25).

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§ 27800. Format for Employer Reports.

Beginning on July 1, 2027, employers shall file reports through CalSTRS' secure employer website as follows:

(a) Employers reporting identifying member information to establish a new account or to update existing member information shall submit such information by one of the following methods:

(1) Complying with the CalSTRS' Employment File Layout, as of June 18, 2019, and hereby incorporated by reference.

(2) Entering the information specified in the CalSTRS' Employment File Layout through CalSTRS' secure employer website on a per-employee basis.

(b) Employers reporting contribution information for the Defined Benefit Program monthly or the Cash Balance Benefit Program each pay period shall comply with CalSTRS' Contribution File Layout, as of July 1, 2025, and hereby incorporated by reference.

(c) This section prescribes the methods and formats by which information requested by CalSTRS shall be submitted. Unless a specific transaction is otherwise required by another statute or regulation, there is nothing within this section or referenced by this section that requires an employer to take any action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250, 22305, 22324.5 and 22455, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22455, 22457, 22717, 22717.5, 22718, 23004, 23006, 23008 and 26301, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 27800-27801) and new section filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27801. Acceptable Report.

(a) Contribution information for the Defined Benefit Program reported monthly or the Cash Balance Benefit Program reported each pay period to CalSTRS is acceptable if it is reported in compliance with subdivision (b) of Section 27800. Reports that fail to comply shall be rejected by CalSTRS, and will not be received.

(b) A report shall contain the information as specified in Section 27800 for all employees who perform creditable service for an employer during the month or pay period.

(c) Information reported pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 27800 for one or more employees from a prior month or pay period shall be aggregated and treated as a separate report for the month or pay period to which it relates.

(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2027.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: California Constitution, Article XVI, Section 17; and Sections 22207, 22213, 22214, 22250, 22305 and 22324.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23004, 23005, 23006 and 26301, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-5-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-20-2026; operative 7-1-2027 (Register 2026, No. 17).

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§ 27650. Paid Each Pay Period.

Remuneration paid for the service performed within 30 days of the beginning or end of a pay period shall be deemed to be paid in a pay period in which a member or participant performs creditable service for purposes of determining creditable compensation under Section 22119.3 of the Education Code or salary under Section 26139.5 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 22305, Education Code. Reference: Sections 22119.3 and 26139.5, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 2.5 (article 1), article 1 (section 27650) and section filed 1-22-2024; operative 4-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 4).

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§ 30960. Definitions Applicable to CalSAVE Program.

(a) Existing Definitions: The following term is defined in Section 69980 of the Education Code: Board.

The following terms, as used in these regulations, are defined in the Internal Revenue Code Section 529 of 1986, under Title 26: Qualified Higher Education Expenses, Eligible Educational Institution, Designated Beneficiary.

The following term is defined in California Education Code sections 68000-68084, 68120-68134, and 89705-89707.5, and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, sections 41900-41916: California Residency.

(b) Additional Definitions. The following definitions shall also apply to the CalSAVE Program:

Beneficiary Group -- shall refer to a specific group of students deemed eligible by the Board to receive CalSAVE Scholarships for whom a Subaccount within the CalSAVE Account has been created, as defined in Education Code section 69981(d)(1).

CalSAVE -- shall refer to the California Scholarshare Advancement Vehicle for Education program of 2008 (Senate Bill 1457) as defined in Education Code section 69981(d).

CalSAVE Account -- shall refer to the account as defined in Education Code section 69981(d)(2).

CalSAVE Scholarship -- shall refer to monies distributed from the CalSAVE Account by the Board to Beneficiary Groups.

Cash -- shall include but not be limited to checks (except for travelers checks, third-party checks exceeding $10,000, money orders, or cashier's checks), and electronic funds transfers.

Donor -- shall refer to individuals or groups who make cash contributions to the CalSAVE account as defined in Education Code section 69981(d)(2).

Eligibility Criteria -- shall refer to the criteria developed and utilized by the Board to determine Student eligibility for a CalSAVE Scholarship.

Eligible Partner -- shall refer to a private or public organization that the Board elects to contract with to disburse CalSAVE Scholarships. Eligible Partners may include, but are not limited to, higher education institutions, public entities, private entities, organizations, agencies, non-profits, and community based organizations.

Subaccount -- shall refer to an individual account created within the CalSAVE Account for a specific Beneficiary Group as referenced in Education Code section 69981(d)(2).

Student -- shall refer to a student potentially eligible to receive a CalSAVE Scholarship.

Voluntary Contribution -- shall refer to all cash contributed to the CalSAVE Account or Subaccounts by individuals and groups as defined in Education Code section 69981(d)(2).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69980 and 69982, Education Code. Reference: Section 69981, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 1.5 (sections 30960-30964) and section filed 8-30-2010; operative 9-29-2010 (Register 2010, No. 36).

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§ 30961. Contributions.

(a) Cash contributions. All Voluntary Contributions to the CalSAVE Account or Subaccounts must be in cash. The minimum sum for all individual Voluntary Contributions is $1.

(b) Non-designated contributions. All Voluntary Contributions not designated by the Donor for a specific Subaccount will be designated for distribution to a Subaccount by the Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69982, Education Code. Reference: Section 69981, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-30-2010; operative 9-29-2010 (Register 2010, No. 36).

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§ 30962. Scholarship Eligibility.

(a) Student eligibility. CalSAVE Scholarships shall be awarded to Students pursuant to the following Eligibility Criteria: 1) established California Residency, 2) eligibility to receive federal financial aid as defined in Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and 3) enrollment or demonstrated intent to enroll in a California post-secondary institution eligible to deliver federal financial aid as defined in Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Students currently enrolled in higher education must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress as defined in Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(b) Identifying eligible Students. The Board will work in cooperation with, but not limited to, Eligible Partners, representative entities, organizations, agencies, non-profits, and/or stakeholders on behalf of a specific Beneficiary Group to identify Students eligible to receive CalSAVE Scholarships.

(c) Term of eligibility. A Student shall be eligible for no more than one CalSAVE Scholarship through any individual Subaccount of the CalSAVE program, notwithstanding:

(1) the Board reserves the right to make a determination of eligibility for Students who meet the Eligibility Criteria for more than one Subaccount, and

(2) Students identified as being eligible to receive a CalSAVE Scholarship for which there are insufficient funds to provide for, shall retain their eligibility for consideration when funds do become available for additional awarding at the Board's discretion.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981 and 69982, Education Code. Reference: Section 69981, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-30-2010; operative 9-29-2010 (Register 2010, No. 36).

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§ 30963. Eligible Partners.

(a) Criteria. The Board shall contract with an Eligible Partner to facilitate the delivery of scholarships. The Board will utilize the following criteria to select an Eligible Partner to provide services for the CalSAVE program, based upon an organization's ability to provide the following services: 1) identify and access eligible students within the selected beneficiary group, 2) effectively disburse or facilitate disbursement, and administer delivery of Scholarships as accounts as defined in California Code of Regulations section 30905(b), 3) facilitate access to, or directly provide Students with, the comprehensive support necessary to complete their higher education goals, including but not limited to academic support, financial counseling and assistance, career counseling, residential assistance, material supplies, health services, and transportation services.

(b) Partner contracting. The Board reserves the right to make and enter into contracts and/or agreements with Eligible Partners for the disbursement of CalSAVE Scholarships and other necessary services as authorized in Education Code 69982(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981 and 69982, Education Code. Reference: Section 69981, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-30-2010; operative 9-29-2010 (Register 2010, No. 36).

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§ 30964. Scholarship Disbursement.

(a) Disbursement. CalSAVE Scholarships shall be disbursed in accordance with this program in the form of Accounts as defined in California Code of Regulations section 30950(b). CalSAVE Scholarships shall be disbursed by the Board or Eligible Partners to identified Students as follows:

(1) CalSAVE Scholarships will be disbursed directly to each identified Student of a Beneficiary Group, or

(2) The Board will contract with an Eligible Partner to disburse Scholarships to identified eligible Students of a Beneficiary Group.

(b) Unused CalSAVE Scholarships. All unused CalSAVE Scholarships not disbursed to eligible Students shall revert to the originating Subaccount for reallocation upon identification of additional eligible Students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981 and 69982, Education Code. Reference: Section 69981, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-30-2010; operative 9-29-2010 (Register 2010, No. 36).

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§ 30950. Scholarshare Trust Definitions.

(a) Existing Definitions. The following terms, as used in these regulations, are defined in Section 69980 of the Education Code unless the context requires otherwise: Administrative fund; benefits; Board; Golden State Scholarshare College Savings Trust; Scholarshare trust; participant; participation agreement; program fund; tuition and fees.

The following terms, as used in these regulations, are defined in the Internal Revenue Code Section 529 of 1986, as amended, (26 U.S.C. Sec. 529): designated beneficiary; eligible educational institution; member of the family; qualified higher education expenses; qualified tuition program; scholarship.

(b) Additional Definitions. The following definitions shall also apply to the Golden State Scholarshare Trust Program:

Account--means an account established under the Act.

Account owner--means the “participant” as defined in Section 69980 of the Education Code. An account owner who is an individual (other than an individual who is a custodian under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) is specifically referred to in these regulations as an “individual account owner.” An account owner who is a custodian under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act is specifically referred to in these regulations as a “custodial account owner.” An account owner that is a trust, estate, partnership, association, company or corporation, or a state or local government agency, is specifically referred to in these regulations as an “entity account owner.” Account owner includes the legal representative of an account owner.

Act--means the Golden State Scholarshare Trust Act

Annual Report--means a statement meeting the requirements of Section 69990 of the Education Code.

Business day--means any day that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open. The close of a business day is the time that the NYSE closes for that day.

California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act--means the act by that name that is contained in Part 9 (commencing with Section 3900) of Division 4 of the California Probate Code.

Cash--shall include but not be limited to checks (except for travelers checks, third-party checks exceeding $10,000, money orders, or cashier's checks), rollover distributions, payroll deduction, automatic contribution plan, and electronic funds transfers. Cash does not include property.

Contribution--means cash deposited into an account.

Distributee--means the designated beneficiary or the account owner who receives or is treated as receiving a distribution from the Scholarshare trust.

Distribution--means any disbursement from an account.

Earnings--means the total account balance on a particular date minus the contributions in the account as of that date.

Internal Revenue Code--means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Legal representative of an account owner--means an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company or corporation, a custodian under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act or a state or local government agency empowered by law to act for or on behalf of an account owner who has entered into a participation agreement pursuant to the Act. A legal representative of an account owner shall provide to the program administrator or its designee a document establishing the authority of the legal representative to so act that is signed by the account owner, or a court order establishing the authority of the legal representative to so act. The document or court order must be dated within sixty (60) days of receipt by the Scholarshare trust. The program administrator or its designee shall rely conclusively upon the document or court order until the earlier of its stated expiration date or the date of receipt by the program administrator or its designee of a document or court order terminating the authority evidenced thereby. The legal representative of an account owner shall be deemed to be acting for or on behalf of the account owner in the account owner's legal capacity.

Non-qualified distribution--means any distribution from an account other than 1) a qualified distribution; or 2) a withdrawal by reason of the death or disability of the designated beneficiary of the account or a scholarship received by the designated beneficiary to the extent that the amount distributed does not exceed the amount of the scholarship, all as provided in Section 30954(d); or 3) a rollover distribution.

Program Administrator--means the Scholarshare Investment Board.

Qualified distribution--means a distribution from an account to pay qualified higher education expenses of the designated beneficiary.

Qualified Scholarship Account--means an account opened by an entity account owner to which amounts contributed, and any earnings thereon, are intended to be excluded from the gross income of the scholarship recipient under Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Qualified Scholarship Account Distribution--means a distribution from a Qualified Scholarship Account to pay for qualified tuition and related expenses within the meaning of Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Rollover distribution--means a distribution or transfer from an account for a current designated beneficiary that is transferred or deposited within sixty (60) days of the distribution into an account for another designated beneficiary who is a member of the family of the current designated beneficiary. A distribution is not a rollover distribution unless there is a change of designated beneficiary except that a change of designated beneficiary is not required for a distribution or transfer that occurs between qualified tuition programs, provided that such a distribution or transfer cannot occur more than once within a twelve-month period from the date of a previous distribution or transfer by the account owner for the same designated beneficiary. For rollover distributions that involve a change of designated beneficiary, the newly designated beneficiary's account may be an account established under the Act or established within another qualified tuition program and the account owner must certify in the written request for the rollover distribution that the new beneficiary is a member of the family of the current beneficiary. If the rollover distribution is by a state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and identified in Section 30959(a)(2), the newly designated beneficiary can not be a member of the family of the current designated beneficiary and the account owner must so certify in the written request.

State or local government agency--means a state or local government (or an agency or instrumentality thereof) as those terms are used in Section 529(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Substantiation--means a document submitted by an entity account owner to the Scholarshare trust in one of the following forms and dated no more than sixty (60) days prior to its receipt by the Scholarshare trust:

(1) a corporate by-law extract or corporate resolution certified by an officer of the corporation (other than an individual authorized thereby to act as signer for the corporation's account), with raised seal if in use by the corporation;

(2) a certificate signed by the owner of a sole proprietorship;

(3) a certificate signed by a general partner of a partnership (other than an individual authorized by the certificate to act as signer for the partnership's account);

(4) a certificate signed by an officer of a limited liability company, other company or association (other than an individual authorized by the certificate to act as signer for the account of the limited liability company, other company or association);

(5) a certificate signed by the chief executive officer of a state or local government agency;

(6) a certified copy of a court order establishing an estate and naming a legal representative of the estate that is authorized to act as a signer for the account of the estate;

(7) a certificate signed by the trustee of a trust, a court order, or a certified copy of the portions of a trust instrument, that confirms the creation of the trust and the identity of the trustee, and provides authorization for the trustee to act as a signer for the account of the trust;

(8) a letter or memorandum from the Internal Revenue Service indicating that the entity is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code;

(9) an original memorandum exhibiting the appropriate letterhead and containing the holographic signature of (a) the chief executive officer of a corporation or limited liability company; (b) the general partner of a partnership; (c) the owner of a sole proprietorship; or (d) the chief executive officer of a state or local government agency; or

(10) if the entity account owner is unable to provide substantiation in any of the foregoing forms, the entity account owner may propose an alternate form of substantiation to the program administrator or its designee for consideration. The program administrator or its designee must review the alternate form of substantiation for authenticity and completeness and must accept or reject the form. If determined to be authentic and complete, the program administrator or its designee must act on the alternate form of substantiation within thirty (30) business days of determination. If determined to be inauthentic or incomplete, the program administrator or its designee must notify the account owner of the rejection of the alternate form of substantiation and set forth the reason for such determination in writing within thirty (30) business days of determination.

(c) Electronic Communications.

(1) A “written notification”, a “written request”, or “written” as used in this Chapter 1 may include an electronic communication containing an electronic signature that is acceptable under California or federal electronic signature laws.

(2) A “dated original signature”, or “signed” as used in this Chapter 1, shall include signatures acceptable under California or federal electronic signature laws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(e) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69980, 69983(a), (e) and (h), Education Code; Section 24306(c)(A), Revenue and Taxation Code; Sections 3900-3925, Probate Code; and Sections 117(b), 152(a), 501(c)(3) and 529(b) and (c), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New article 17 (sections 30950-30957) and section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 17 (sections 30950-30958) and section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including amendment of section and Note; operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including new division 4.5 heading, redesignation of former division 4, chapter 1, article 17 to division 4.5, chapter 1, and amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment filed 6-26-2000 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5; operative 7-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-28-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (b) -- definition of “substantiation” part (10), transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Editorial correction of History 7 (Register 2002, No. 21).

9. Editorial correction of History 7 (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

13. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-1-2003; operative 1-1-2004 (Register 2003, No. 49).

14. Amendment of subsection (a), new definitions of “Act” and “Program administrator” within subsection (b), amendment of definitions of “Legal representative of account owner” and “Substantiation” (part 10) within subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30951.1. Custodial Account Registration.

(a) Notice of Change in Custodial Account Registration. The program administrator or its designee shall change the registration of a custodial account upon receipt of written notification from the custodial account owner that the designated beneficiary has reached the age of majority or is otherwise legally authorized to assume ownership. The change in account registration shall not be effective until the designated beneficiary has submitted a completed participation agreement to the program administrator or its designee.

(b) Extension of Custodianship Past Designated Beneficiary's Reaching Age of Majority. If the custodianship of the custodial account is extended pursuant to Section 3920.5 of the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act to a time past the designated beneficiary's reaching the age of majority, the change in account registration will only be effective if: (1) the custodian provides written notification to the program administrator or its designee of the termination of the custodianship at such later time; and (2) the designated beneficiary submits a completed participation agreement to the program administrator or its designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(c)(7), 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69986 and 69990(a), Education Code; Sections 3920 and 3920.5, Probate Code; and Section 529(b)(4), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

3. Amendment filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 31).

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

7. Amendment filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

9. Amendment filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30951. Opening Accounts.

(a) Individual Account Owner. Any individual who has either reached the age of majority or who is an emancipated minor and who has provided the program administrator or its designee with a certified court decree of emancipation and who meets other federal and state legal requirements governing the program, shall be eligible to establish an account.

(b) Other Account Owners. A trust, estate, partnership, association, company or corporation, a custodian under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, or a state or local government agency which meets the federal and state legal requirements governing the program shall be eligible to establish an account.

(c) Participation Agreement. An eligible account owner must submit a completed and signed participation agreement with either an initial contribution or a selection of electronic funds transfer, automatic contribution plan, payroll deduction (if available), or rollover distribution (if available) as the method of initial contribution to the program administrator or its designee.

(d) Participation Agreement Submitted By Entity Account Owner. In satisfying the requirements of paragraph (c) of this Section, an entity account owner must attach to the completed application portion of the participation agreement substantiation as to: (1) the legal status of the entity; (2) authorization by the entity to open the account; and (3) the authority of the signer to open the account and conduct transactions in the account.

(e) Number of Account Owners and Beneficiaries Per Account. Only one account owner and one designated beneficiary is permitted per account, except that state and local government agencies and entities described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that are opening the account as part of a scholarship program can open a qualified scholarship account for the benefit of designated beneficiaries to be named when the scholarships are awarded. An account owner may be an account owner for more than one account provided the designated beneficiary of each account is different. An individual may be the designated beneficiary on more than one account provided the account owner of each account is different.

(f) Cancelling Participation Agreements. Any account owner may cancel a participation agreement at will by submitting written notification to the program administrator or its designee. A participation agreement is deemed cancelled when the account owner requests a non-qualified distribution to remove all funds from the account so that the balance in the account is reduced to zero.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(c)(7) and (d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69985, 69986 and 69990(a), Education Code; and Sections 501(c)(3) and 529(b)(4), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including amendment of subsection (b); operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 21).

8. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

12. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (f) filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30952. Change of Designated Beneficiary.

(a) Change of Designated Beneficiary. An account owner (other than a custodial account owner) may change the designated beneficiary designated for the account at any time by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee. The written request shall contain a certification by the account owner that the newly designated beneficiary is a member of the family of the current designated beneficiary (unless the account owner is a state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and identified in Section 30959(a)(2) in which case the account owner must certify that the newly designated beneficiary is not a member of the family of the current designated beneficiary). The written request shall also contain a dated original signature of an individual account owner or the dated original signature of the authorized signer for an entity account owner. An entity account owner shall also attach to the written request substantiation that the entity account owner authorizes the change of beneficiary and that the signer of the written request is authorized to conduct the transaction.

(b) Change of Designated Beneficiary Through Rollover Distribution. A change of designated beneficiary may also be accomplished by means of a rollover distribution by an account owner (other than a custodial account owner).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69980, 69983(e) and (f), Education Code; and Sections 529(b)(7), (c)(3)(C) and (e)(2), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5; operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 21).

8. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

12. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30953. Application of Cancellation Penalty and Limitation of Contributions.

(a) Excess Contribution. The program administrator or its designee shall warn account owners against excess contributions.

(b) Return of Excess Contributions. Contributions for any designated beneficiary shall be rejected and returned to the extent that the amount of the contribution would cause the aggregate amount held for that beneficiary to exceed the applicable maximum account balance limit, as determined in accordance with Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Accounts that have reached the maximum account balance limit may continue to accrue earnings.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69981(d), 69982(j), 69983(g), 69985 and 69986(b), (d) and (e), Education Code; Sections 3900-3925, Probate Code; and Sections 529(b)(3) and (7), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including amendment of subsection (b); operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (c), transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 21).

8. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

12. Repealer of subsection (a), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b) filed 12-1-2003; operative 1-1-2004 (Register 2003, No. 49).

13. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30954. Distributions.

(a) Generally. An account owner may request a distribution by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee.

(b) Distributions Requested By Custodial Account Owners. A custodial account owner must provide with the written request for any distribution under this Section a certification that the account owner is the custodian of the account and (except with respect to a qualified distribution or a distribution due to the death of the designated beneficiary) that the distribution is authorized under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act and is necessary for the welfare of the designated beneficiary.

(c) Distributions Requested By Entity Account Owners. An entity account owner must provide with the written request for any distributions under this Section substantiation that the distribution is authorized by the entity account owner and that the signer of the request is authorized to conduct the transaction.

(d) Non-qualified Distribution. An account owner may request a non-qualified distribution by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee. The program administrator or its designee shall pay the amount of the requested non-qualified distribution to the account owner.

(e) Distributions Due to Death, Disability or Scholarship of Designated Beneficiary. An account owner may request a distribution due to the death or disability of, or scholarship awarded to the designated beneficiary by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee.

(f) Thirty (30) Day Waiting Period. No distributions can be made within thirty (30) days of receipt by the program administrator or its designee of a written request to change the account owner or a request to change the mailing address of the account owner, unless the current account owner's signature is signature guaranteed on the request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69983(a), 69985(b) and (c) and 69986(b), Education Code; Section 3914, Probate Code; and Section 529(e)(2)(B), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including amendment of subsections (c)(2)(B)-(C); operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including amendment of subsections (b), (c)(2)(B) and (d), transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

6. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) and repealer of subsections (e)(1)-(e)(2)(C) filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 21).

8. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) and repealer of subsections (e)(1)-(e)(2)(C) filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

12. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 12-1-2003; operative 1-1-2004 (Register 2003, No. 49).

13. Amendment of subsections (a), (d), (e) and (f) filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 1. Golden State Scholarshare Trust Program > § 30955. Change of Account Ownership.
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§ 30955. Change of Account Ownership.

(a) Change of Account Ownership by Individual Account Owner. An individual account owner may transfer ownership of an account to another eligible account owner at any time. The change of ownership shall be effective if the transfer (1) is irrevocable; (2) transfers all ownership, reversionary rights, and powers of appointments (i.e., power to change designated beneficiaries and to direct distributions from the account); and (3) is submitted to the program administrator or its designee in writing.

(b) Change of Account Ownership by Entity Account Owner. An entity account owner may transfer ownership of an account to another eligible account owner at any time by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee with substantiation that the change of ownership is authorized by the entity and that the signer of the request is authorized to conduct the transaction. The change of ownership shall not be effective until the successor account owner has submitted a completed and signed participation agreement to the program administrator or its designee.

(c) Change of Account Ownership by Custodial Account Owner Prohibited. A custodial account owner is not permitted to transfer ownership of a custodial account.

(d) Contingent Account Owner. An individual account owner may designate another individual or an entity as a contingent account owner to become the owner of the account automatically upon the death of the individual account owner by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee. The contingent account owner designation may be revoked by the individual account owner at any time by submitting to the program administrator or its designee written request that either designates a new contingent account owner or revokes all previous designation(s) of a contingent account owner. Upon the death of the individual account owner who has in effect a designation of a contingent account owner, the assets of the account shall not be deemed assets of the estate of such deceased account owner for any purpose. The change of ownership shall not be effective until the successor account owner has submitted to the program administrator or its designee a certified copy of a death certificate sufficiently identifying the deceased by name and Social Security number, or such other proof of death as is recognized under applicable law and is acceptable to the program administrator or its designee, and a completed participation agreement signed by the successor account owner.

(e) Court Order. A change in owner of an account may be effected by submitting to the program administrator or its designee a written request that is not signed by the account owner of record if the change of account ownership is accompanied by a court order directing the change of ownership or by an affidavit or declaration that is recognized under applicable law to require the transfer of ownership upon death without a court order. The program administrator or its designee shall not implement a change in ownership (other than a change in ownership described in paragraph (d) of this Section) without first receiving a written request signed by the account owner of record, a court order, or an affidavit or declaration as herein described. The successor account owner must submit a completed and signed participation agreement to the program administrator or its designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69982(h) and 69993.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 69986(h), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including new subsections (b) and (c) and amendment of Note; operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (d), transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

6. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 21).

8. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

12. Amendment filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 1. Golden State Scholarshare Trust Program > § 30956. Account Information.
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§ 30956. Account Information.

(a) Annual Report. The account owner shall be mailed an annual report each year following the calendar year in which the account was initially opened.

(b) Account Information for Distributee. A distributee shall be mailed a statement of earnings, on or before January 31st of the year following the calendar year in which the distribution was made.

(c) Demographic Information. The program administrator or its designee may request, gather, and maintain demographic information regarding account owners and designated beneficiaries in the Scholarshare program, such as gender, ethnicity, geographic location, language, and general income level, in order to improve the administration of, and services provided by, the Scholarshare trust program. Such information may be voluntarily provided by the account owner in a manner approved by the program administrator or its designee.

(d) Information Security. Any information compiled pursuant to this Section shall be maintained by the Board and protected consistent with the requirements of the Information Practices Act of 1977. (Civil Code Section 1798, et seq.)

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69982(a)-(j), 69990(c)(1) and 69994, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including amendment of subsections (c) and (d); operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including amendment of subsections (c)(1) and (e), transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment of subsections (c), (d) and (e) filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

6. Repealer of subsections (c)-(c)(3), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d) filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 21).

8. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

10. Repealer of subsections (c)-(c)(3), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d) filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

12. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 1. Golden State Scholarshare Trust Program > § 30957. Dispute Resolution.
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§ 30957. Dispute Resolution.

(a) Optional Pre-Arbitration Procedure. In the event a controversy or claim arises out of or relates to a participation agreement, the account owner or designated beneficiary may elect to discuss the matter informally with the program administrator or its designee. If the dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the account owner or designated beneficiary, the account owner or designated beneficiary may send a letter explaining the dispute to the Executive Director of the ScholarShare Investment Board. The Executive Director or his or her designee shall meet in person or by telephone with the account owner or designated beneficiary within ten (10) working days of receipt of the letter from the account owner or designated beneficiary or such longer period as may be mutually acceptable, and the Executive Director or his or her designee shall mail a written decision, and the reasons therefor, to the account owner or designated beneficiary within twenty (20) working days of the meeting. The procedure set forth in this paragraph is not a substitute for mandatory arbitration, which is required by paragraph (b) below. The procedure set forth in this paragraph is an informal process that may resolve controversies and claims and make arbitration unnecessary.

(b) Arbitration Mandatory. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to any participation agreement, or the breach, termination or validity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association, and judgement on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

(c) Arbitration Clause and Disclosure. Every participation agreement shall include the following arbitration clause and disclosure language. The arbitration clause and the disclosure language shall be underlined or printed in bold face type.

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this participation agreement, or the breach, termination or validity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

The foregoing is a predispute arbitration clause. By signing an arbitration agreement, the parties agree as follows:

(1) All parties to this agreement are giving up the right to sue each other in court, including the right to a trial by jury, except as provided by the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

(2) Arbitration awards are generally final and binding; a party's ability to have a court reverse or modify an arbitration award is limited.

(3) The ability of the parties to obtain documents, witness statements and other discovery is generally more limited in arbitration than in court proceedings.

(4) The arbitrators do not have to explain the reason(s) for their award.

(5) The rules of the American Arbitration Association may impose time limits for bringing a claim in arbitration.

(d) Predispute Arbitration Clause Disclosure. Immediately preceding the signature line on the participation agreement there shall be a statement, which shall be highlighted, that the agreement contains a predispute arbitration clause. The statement shall also indicate at what page and paragraph the arbitration clause is located.

(e) Copy of Agreement to Account Owner. Upon request by an account owner, the program administrator or its designee shall provide the account owner with a copy of the participation agreement executed by the account owner, within ten (10) business days of receipt of the account owner's request.

(f) Information Upon Request. Upon request by an account owner, the program administrator or its designee shall provide the account owner with information on how to contact or obtain the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69981(c) and 69990(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-3-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code 69993.5; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, including amendment of subsection (c)(2); operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 2002, No. 21).

6. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 2002, No. 31).

7. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

8. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

10. Amendment of subsections (a), (e) and (f) filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30958. Rollover Distributions.

(a) Rollover Distribution From Another Qualified Tuition Program. An account owner (other than a custodial account owner) may make a rollover distribution at any time from another qualified tuition program to an account, either owned by the same or a different account owner, by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee and by complying with applicable federal and state law governing this transaction. The rollover distribution shall be effective provided that the transfer of funds does not cause the aggregate amount of contributions held for the new designated beneficiary to exceed the maximum account balance limit applicable to that beneficiary.

(b) Rollover of Account Funds Methods. A rollover of account funds from another qualified tuition program shall be effective through a direct transfer of funds from the other qualified tuition program to an account, or as a deposit of the funds by the account owner into an account within 60 days of withdrawal of the funds from the other qualified tuition program. Both the direct transfer of funds and the deposit of funds by the account owner must be accompanied by a written statement from the other qualified tuition program that identifies the portion of the amount directly transferred, or deposited, that represents contributions and the portion of the amount that represents earnings.

(c) Limitation of Rollover of Account Funds to Savings Program. A rollover distribution from another qualified tuition program shall not be accepted unless the funds are transferred from a qualified tuition program as defined in Section 529(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) Transfer of Account Funds as Rollover Distribution. An account owner (other than a custodial account owner) may transfer funds from an account to another account either owned by the same or a different account owner at any time by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee. The transfer of account funds shall be effective provided that: (1) the funds are transferred to an account for a new designated beneficiary who is a member of the family of the designated beneficiary of the account from which the funds are being transferred and the account owner so certifies in the written request (unless the entity making the rollover distribution is a state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and identified in Section 30959(a)(2) in which case the account owner must certify that the newly designated beneficiary is not a member of the family of the current beneficiary); and (2) the transfer of funds does not cause the aggregate amount of contributions held for the new designated beneficiary to exceed the maximum account balance limit applicable to that beneficiary.

(e) Execution of New Participation Agreement. Any rollover distribution that is intended to transfer funds to a new account not yet established under the Act shall not be effective until the account owner who is to receive the transferred funds has submitted to the program administrator or its designee a completed and signed participation agreement for the new account and the account has been established.

(f) Rollover Distribution to Another Qualified State Tuition Program. An account owner (other than a custodial account owner) may make a rollover distribution at any time from an account to another qualified tuition program by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee and by complying with applicable federal and state law governing this transaction.

(1) The program administrator or its designee shall treat the rollover distribution as a non-qualified distribution unless the program administrator or its designee receives confirmation that the amount of the distribution has been deposited in another qualified tuition program within sixty (60) days of distribution from the account.

(g) Rollover Distributions Requested By Entity Account Owners. An entity account owner must provide with the written request for a rollover distribution substantiation that the rollover distribution is authorized by the entity and that the signer of the written request is authorized to conduct the transaction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69982(j)(1), 69983(f) and 69986(h), Education Code; Section 24306(c)(4)(A) and (B) Revenue and Taxation Code; and Sections 152(a), 529(b)(1)(A)(ii) and (c)(3)(C), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-30-99 as an emergency pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5; operative 12-26-99 (Register 99, No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-24-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-99 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (d), transmitted to OAL 4-21-2000 and filed 6-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

5. Amendment filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Editorial correction of History 5 (Register 2002, No. 21).

7. Editorial correction of History 5 (Register 2002, No. 31).

8. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

9. Amendment filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

11. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 12-1-2003; operative 1-1-2004 (Register 2003, No. 49).

12. Amendment filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 30959. Qualified Scholarship Accounts.

(a) Opening Qualified Scholarship Accounts. A qualified scholarship account may be opened by any of the following entities:

(1) a state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that has opened the qualified scholarship account as part of a scholarship program for the benefit of beneficiaries to be named when the scholarships are awarded; or

(2) any entity identified in Section 30951(b) that has opened the qualified scholarship account for the benefit of a named beneficiary.

(b) Participation Agreement. To open a qualified scholarship account, an entity account owner must submit a completed and signed participation agreement with either an initial contribution or a selection of electronic funds transfer, automatic contribution plan, or rollover distribution as the method of initial contribution to the program administrator or its designee.

(c) Change of Beneficiary for Qualified Scholarship Account. An entity identified in paragraph (a)(2) of this Section, except a state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is not permitted to change the beneficiary of the qualified scholarship account. A state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and identified in Section 30959(a)(2) may change the beneficiary of a qualified scholarship account at any time by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee.

(d) Rollover Distributions for Qualified Scholarship Account. An entity identified in paragraph (a)(2) of this Section, except for a state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is not permitted to make a rollover distribution. A state or local government agency or an entity described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and identified in Section 30959(a)(2) may make any rollover distribution set forth in Section 30958 at any time by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee with substantiation that the rollover distribution is authorized by the entity account owner and that the signer of the request is authorized to conduct the transaction, and by complying with applicable federal and state law. The written request for a rollover distribution must contain a certification that the newly designated beneficiary is not a member of the family of the previous beneficiary.

(e) Qualified Scholarship Account Distribution. A qualified scholarship account distribution may be taken at any time by an entity identified in paragraph (a) of this Section by submitting a written request to the program administrator or its designee with substantiation that the qualified scholarship account distribution is authorized by the entity account owner and that the signer of the request is authorized to conduct the transaction. A qualified scholarship account distribution must be paid directly to an eligible educational institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d) and 69982(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69982(j)(1), 69983(f), 69986(h); and Sections 117(b) and 529, Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 6993.5 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-26-2000 order, including amendment of subsection (d), transmitted to OAL 5-22-2001 and filed 7-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 27).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 12-18-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 69993.5, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-1-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 31).

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 12-18-2001 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2002, No. 31).

7. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 7-31-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-2-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-31-2002 order transmitted to OAL 11-13-2002 and filed 12-5-2002 (Register 2002, No. 49).

9. Repealer of subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 12-1-2003; operative 1-1-2004 (Register 2003, No. 49).

10. Amendment filed 7-20-2016; operative 10-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 30).

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§ 31000. Definitions Applicable to Governor's Scholarship Programs.

(a) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply within this Chapter:

(1) Account means the formal record of transactions consistent with Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Account owner means the State of California acting pursuant to Education Code Section 69995, et seq. as owner of qualified scholarship accounts for award recipients.

(3) Award notification letter means the letter delivered to a pupil through his or her school which provides: (1) notice of and instructions for claiming a Governor's Scholars Award; (2) identification of an Internet site to use to claim the award; and (3) a unique identifying number to the pupil.

(4) Award recipient means a pupil who has been identified as the recipient of a scholarship award defined in Education Code Section 69997 or 69998 and who has successfully claimed at least one scholarship award.

(5) Claim means the submission of information by a pupil or award recipient in accordance with Section 31001 of this Chapter, to establish his or her identity as the recipient of a scholarship award.

(6) Pupil means a student who has been identified as the recipient of a scholarship award defined in Education Code Section 69997 who has not yet successfully claimed at least one such award.

(7) Qualified scholarship account means an account opened by the account owner for the benefit of award recipients in accordance with Sections 117 and 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(8) Qualified scholarship account distribution means a withdrawal from the qualified scholarship account in accordance with Sections 117 and 529 of the Internal Revenue Code and is referred to herein as a distribution.

(9) Scholarship award means either a Governor's Scholars award defined in Education Code Section 69997 or a Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Scholars award defined in Education Code Section 69998.

(10) Scholarshare Investment Board's designee means the entity designated by the Scholarshare Investment Board to invest and manage funds on behalf of the account owner.

(b) A “written notification,” “written request” or “written confirmation” may include an electronic notification, electronic request or electronic confirmation containing an electronic signature that is acceptable under California or federal electronic signature laws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Section 69995(c), Education Code; and Sections 529 and 117(b), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New chapter 2 (sections 31000-31007) and section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. New subsection (b) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31001. Claiming A Scholarship Award.

(a) Each time a pupil is notified by an award notification letter of that pupil's eligibility for a Governor's Scholars award, or at the point at which an award recipient certifies that he or she has met the requirements for a Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Award, the pupil or award recipient shall provide the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee with the following information to successfully claim the award:

(1) the pupil's name as it appears on the award notification letter;

(2) the pupil's birth date;

(3) the pupil's Social Security number or taxpayer identification number;

(4) the pupil's mailing address;

(5) a contact telephone number;

(6) the unique identifying number assigned to the pupil as set forth in the award notification letter for the Governor's Scholars Award;

(7) a designation of the type of scholarship award claimed by the pupil or award recipient as either a Governor's Scholars award or a Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Scholars award;

(8) a certification by the pupil or award recipient that the pupil or award recipient was enrolled in a California public school for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the administration of the achievement test referred to in Education Code Section 69995(d)(1) that was used as the basis for the award(s); and a statement agreeing to provide school records evidencing such attendance if requested by the Scholarshare Investment Board; and

(9) a certification by the award recipient that if claiming a Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Scholars Award, the award recipient has achieved the required scores, pursuant to Education Code Section 69998, on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam authorized by Education Code Section 52241, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam authorized by Education Code Section 52920 or, if applicable, the Golden State Exam (GSE) authorized by Education Code Section 60650.

(b) Upon receipt of a claim for a Governor's Scholars award that contains in a complete manner all of the information set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section, and if all provided information matches information received from the test publisher, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall establish, within thirty (30) days of receipt of such claim, a qualified scholarship account for the award recipient and send a written confirmation to the award recipient.

(c) Upon receipt of a claim for a Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science award that contains in a complete manner all of the information set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section with the exception of the unique identifying number, and if the test score information provided by the test publisher matches the test score requirements specified in Sections 69997 and 69998 of Education Code or as modified by the Board of Education pursuant to Section 69998, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall send a written confirmation to the award recipient within thirty (30) days.

(d) Any scholarship award subsequent to the award recipient's first scholarship award that is successfully claimed by the award recipient, shall be maintained by the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee in the same qualified scholarship account first established for the award recipient. The Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall provide an annual statement of account activity and interest rate to each award recipient.

(e) If the pupil or award recipient provides information that conflicts with information provided by the State of California or the test publisher selected pursuant to Education Code Section 60642, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall reject the claim and inform the pupil or award recipient that the claim cannot be processed. A pupil or award recipient whose claim is so rejected, may resubmit the claim for a scholarship award within the allowable time period specified in paragraph (h) by providing the missing or corrected information.

(f) If, after a qualified scholarship account is established for an award recipient, it is discovered that the information referred to in paragraph (a) of this section as provided by the award recipient contains an error or conflicts with information provided by the State of California or test publisher, the Scholarshare Investment Board or its designee shall require the award recipient to provide sufficient documentation to resolve the error or conflict. If the error or conflict cannot be resolved, the Scholarshare Investment Board may require the award(s) to be forfeited pursuant to Section 31005.

(g) The Scholarshare Investment Board or its designee shall verify the qualifying exam scores of each award recipient claiming a Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Award through the respective publishers of the Advanced Placement exam, International Baccalaureate exam, and, if applicable, Golden State Exam. If the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee is unable to verify the award recipient's scores, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall reject the claim and inform the award recipient that the claim cannot be processed. The award recipient whose claim is so rejected may appeal the rejection pursuant to section 31007. Such an appeal shall include a copy of the award recipient's official score report(s) from the test publisher that indicates a qualifying score.

(h) Each pupil who is eligible to claim a Governor's Scholarship Programs Award shall claim the award by June 30th following the five year anniversary of taking the achievement test referred to in Education Code Section 60640, which was used as the basis for that particular award, or lose eligibility for the award. Any funds not claimed by June 30th following the five year anniversary of taking the achievement test specified in Education Code Section 60640 shall revert to the General Fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Section 69997(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(4), (a)(7) and (b), transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. New subsection (a)(5), subsection renumbering and amendment of subsections (c) and (f)-(h) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Editorial correction of subsection (g) (Register 2003, No. 5).

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31002. Ownership of Scholarship Award.

(a) The account owner owns all scholarship awards and earnings thereon in qualified scholarship accounts until a qualified distribution is made.

(b) An award recipient's right to claim a scholarship award is not transferable to another individual. An award recipient's right to direct a distribution is not transferable to another individual.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69996(b) and 69996(c)(1), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

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§ 31003. Accuracy of Information Assumed.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall rely upon the accuracy of information provided by the pupil or award recipient under Section 31001(a) unless and until it receives actual notice to the contrary from the State of California, the College Board, the International Baccalaureate Program, the test publisher selected pursuant to Section 60642, or other credible source.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter, the Scholarshare Investment Board and its designee shall rely upon the accuracy of test score information provided by the test publishers for examinations used as the basis for awards. If errors are identified with test score information, the test publisher shall provide corrections to the Scholarshare Investment Board and its designee. These corrections to the erroneous test score information shall be in the same electronic format as the original file.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. Redesignation of and amendment of former section as subsection (a) and new subsection (b) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31004. Distribution of Award.

(a) To request distribution of funds, an award recipient shall submit a written request that provides the following information:

(1) the award recipient's name as it appears on the annual account statement;

(2) the award recipient's account number;

(3) the award recipient's Social Security number or taxpayer identification number;

(4) the award recipient's mailing address;

(5) the name and address of the eligible educational institution;

(6) the academic year for which the distribution is intended;

(7) the amount of qualified higher education expenses to be paid out by the distribution;

(b) The Scholarshare Investment Board or its designee may require additional documentation prior to the distribution of funds.

(c) A separate written request must be submitted for each distribution.

(d) Distributions shall be made only to eligible educational institutions.

(e) Award recipients shall provide a certification that the distribution shall be used for qualified higher education expenses, that no other request has been submitted previously for payment of the referenced qualified higher education expenses and that any portion of the distribution that is refunded to the award recipient and not used for qualified higher education expenses shall be returned to the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee in the tax year in which the refund was received by the award recipient.

(f) Written requests for distributions shall be processed by the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request or within thirty (30) days of receipt of additional documentation requested by the Scholarshare Investment Board or its designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996(a), Education Code; and Sections 529 and 117(b), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Editorial correction of subsection (e) (Register 2003, No. 5).

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31005. Forfeiture of Scholarship Award.

(a) The following disqualifying events, if not disproved, will result in forfeiture by the award recipient of the scholarship award:

(1) the award recipient provided false or misleading information in claiming the scholarship award;

(2) the award recipient was wrongly identified as receiving a scholarship award;

(3) one or more of the award recipient's test scores used as the basis for the scholarship award were invalidated; or

(4) the award recipient failed to provide the documentation referred to in paragraph (f) of Section 31001 of this Chapter

(b) The Scholarshare Investment Board shall provide the award recipient with written notice of the disqualifying event which, if not resolved, would result in forfeiture. The written notice shall inform the award recipient that he or she has thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice to resolve the disqualifying event before a final determination of forfeiture is made by the Executive Director of the Scholarshare Investment Board and that funds will not be distributed pending resolution of the disqualifying event. If the award recipient receives an unsatisfactory final determination, the award recipient may appeal the determination pursuant to section 31007(b). Such an appeal shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of receipt of the final determination.

(c) After a final determination of forfeiture has been issued and no appeal has been submitted or the Scholarshare Investment Board has upheld the final determination, the Scholarshare Investment Board shall direct its designee to withdraw the forfeited funds from the respective qualified scholarship account and deposit the funds into a forfeiture account within the Scholarshare Trust.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69995(d), 69996(d) and 69998, Education Code; and Sections 529 and 117(b), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31006. Refunds.

(a) If the award recipient receives a refund of any part of the distribution from the eligible educational institution, the award recipient shall notify the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee in writing of such amount and either provide evidence showing that the refunded amount was used for qualified higher education expenses or shall return the amount of the refund not used for qualified higher education expenses to the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee. The Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall deposit any returned refunded amounts into the award recipient's account within the Scholarshare Trust.

(b) If the eligible educational institution refunds any part of the award recipient's distribution to the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall deposit any returned refunded amounts into the award recipient's account within the Scholarshare Trust.

(c) If a refund from the eligible educational institution to the award recipient or to the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee is based on a final determination pursuant to Section 31005, the Scholarshare Investment Board's designee shall deposit any returned or refunded amounts into a forfeiture account within the Scholarshare Trust.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996(d), Education Code; Sections 529 and 117(b), Internal Revenue Code, and 26 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1.529-2(e)(4)(ii)(d).

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. Redesignation of existing paragraphs as subsections (a)-(c) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31007. The Appeals Process.

(a) In the event that a pupil wishes to appeal an adverse decision regarding the determination of his or her eligibility to claim an award, but excluding the scoring of exams, or if a controversy arises out of the administration of an award recipient's account, that pupil or award recipient may discuss the matter informally with the Scholarshare Investment Board staff or designee. If the dispute is not resolved, that pupil or award recipient may appeal the adverse decision. Such an appeal shall be in writing, be mailed to the Scholarshare Investment Board, and shall include a signed and dated letter explaining the dispute and appropriate documentation to support the pupil's position. The Scholarshare Investment Board will mail a written decision including the reason for the decision within thirty (30) days unless SIB notifies the pupil or award recipient of a different timeline.

(b) In the event a pupil or award recipient is not satisfied with the resulting decision, he or she may request that the dispute be reviewed by the Executive Director of the Scholarshare Investment Board. Such a request shall be in writing and shall be received by the Executive Director within thirty (30) days of receipt of the adverse decision. The Executive Director shall mail a written decision, and the reasons therefor, to the award recipient within thirty (30) days of the request for the review or such period as may be mutually acceptable.

(c) In the event that an award recipient wishes to appeal a final determination by the Executive Director, the award recipient may request that the Scholarshare Investment Board review the decision of the Executive Director at a regularly scheduled meeting. Such a request shall be in writing and shall be received by the Scholarshare Investment Board within thirty (30) days of receipt of the adverse decision and at least thirty (30) days in advance of a scheduled meeting of the Scholarshare Investment Board. The pupil or award recipient shall provide supporting documentation that would justify a reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision. The Scholarshare Investment Board shall mail a written decision, and the reasons therefor, to the pupil or award recipient within ninety (90) days of the meeting.

(d) The decision of the Scholarshare Investment Board is the final administrative decision.

(e) For purposes of Section 31007, the terms pupil or award recipient shall include the pupil's or award recipient's parent or legal guardian, if applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69981(d), 69996(d) and 69999, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996(d), Education Code; and Sections 529 and 117(b), Internal Revenue Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-1-2000 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-30-2001 pursuant to Education Code section 69999 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2000 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-30-2001 and filed 12-21-2001 (Register 2001, No. 51).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c) filed 12-27-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2002 (Register 2001, No. 52). Pursuant to Education Code section 69999, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-1-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-27-2001 order transmitted to OAL 12-18-2002 and filed 1-29-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 31010. Definitions Applicable to California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.

(a) The following definitions shall apply within this Chapter:

(1) All definitions as stated in Education Code 69996.2.

(2) “CalKIDS Account” shall have the same meaning as “KIDS Account” as described in Education Code 69996.2.

(3) “Owner” means the ScholarShare Investment Board.

(4) “Financial Incentive” means any additional funds placed into a CalKIDS account not including a seed deposit or enhanced deposit.

(5) “Engage” means interacting with the CalKIDS Program by viewing a Beneficiary's CalKIDS Account, linking a ScholarShare 529 account to a CalKIDS Account, or taking an action which could illicit a financial incentive if funds are available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.2, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3 (sections 31010-31018) and section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. New subsection (a)(5) filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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§ 31011. Eligibility.

(a) The following Beneficiaries will be automatically enrolled into the Program:

(1) Each child born on or after July 1, 2022 to a California resident for whom the Board receives complete birth data from the California Department of Public Health pursuant to Education Code 69996.3(b) and the information described in subparagraph (b) below.

(2) Each child enrolled in grades one to 12, inclusive, on the California Department of Education census day of fiscal year 2021-2022 who meets the requirements described in Education Code 69996.9 (a)(1)(A) for which the Board received complete data pursuant to Education Code 69996.9(b)(1) and the information described in subparagraph (c) below will be eligible for the Program.

(3) Each child described in Education Code 69996.9 (a)(2)(A) and enrolled in first grade on the California Department of Education census day in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and ongoing years who meets the requirements for which the Board receives complete data pursuant to Education Code 69996.9(b)(1) and the information described in subparagraph (c) below will be eligible for the Program.

(b) In addition to the information required in subparagraph (a)(1) above, the Board will also require the following Beneficiary information:

(1) County;

(2) Local Registration Number.

(c) In addition to the information required in subparagraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3), respectively, the Board will also require the following Beneficiary information:

(1) County;

(2) Statewide Student Identifier

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69996.3 and 69996.9, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31012. Deposits.
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§ 31012. Deposits.

(a) Beneficiaries may not add funds directly into their CalKIDS Account. All deposits into the CalKIDS Account are made directly by the Program.

(b) Although not a requirement, Beneficiaries may contribute deposits on their own into a personal ScholarShare 529 account. The Program will allow Beneficiaries the ability to link their ScholarShare 529 account to their CalKIDS Account in order to view their ScholarShare 529 account on their CalKIDS Account portal.

(c) Based on available funding, the Program may identify all beneficiaries enrolled into the Program pursuant to Section 31011(a) as eligible for financial incentives. Based on available funding, the Program may limit eligibility for financial incentives specifically to Beneficiaries enrolled into the Program pursuant to subdivisions (1), (2), or (3) of Section 31011(a), or a combination of those Beneficiaries for engaging with their CalKIDS Account.

(1) Financial incentives will be applied directly to the eligible Beneficiaries CalKIDS Account for engaging with the Program by doing activities such as, but not limited to, accessing their CalKIDS Account, linking a ScholarShare 529 account to their CalKIDS Account, depositing money or establishing a reoccurring deposit in their ScholarShare 529 account, or participating in financial literacy education opportunities.

(2) The amount of the financial incentives will range from $1 to $1,000, but the specific amounts will be communicated to the public and will be applied equally to the eligible Beneficiaries identified as eligible for each specific financial incentive opportunity. Information including eligibility and actions needed to earn financial incentives will be posted on the Program website for public availability.

(3) Subject to subsection (e), eligible Beneficiaries will receive the financial incentive(s) in their CalKIDS Account within 365 days of completing activities or requirements related to the incentive(s).

(d) Beneficiaries with an existing CalKIDS Account pursuant to Education Code Section 69996.9(a)(1) and Education Code Section 69996.9(a)(2) will not receive an additional enhanced deposit if the Board receives information about that particular Beneficiary in a subsequent year through its regular data sharing transfer process with the California Department of Education. The Board will not provide an additional enhanced deposit to these particular Beneficiaries to be in compliance with Education Code Section 69996.9(a)(3).

(e) The Executive Director of the Board may establish or modify the structure for financial incentives for the Program based on the following criteria:

(1) Participation levels;

(2) Available funding;

(3) Grants, gifts, appropriations, and other moneys from any unit of federal, state, or local government or any other person, firm, partnership, or corporation for deposit to the fund.

(f) If funding for financial incentives as described in this section is determined to be no longer available, the Executive Director of the Board shall inform the public by posting that information on the agency's internet website within 90 days of that determination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code; and Section 69996.9, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31013. Initial Notifications.
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§ 31013. Initial Notifications.

(a) Initial notifications shall be made based on data made available by the California Department of Public Health or the California Department of Education.

(b) No more than 90 days after receiving the birth data from the California Department of Public Health, the Board will notify parents of each eligible newborn Beneficiary about the Program. The notification may be sent through mail, electronic mail, or text message communication based on the available information provided by the California Department of Public Health. The notification will be available pursuant to the requirements in Government Code 7295.2.

(c) Subject to available funding and contact information made available by the California Department of Education, the Board will notify eligible school-age Beneficiaries or Participants through a delivery method described in subparagraph (b) above as determined by the Executive Director of the Board.

(d) The Executive Director of the Board will use the following criteria to determine available funding:

(1) Operational needs and available resources;

(2) Participation levels;

(3) Grants, gifts, appropriations, and other moneys from any unit of federal, state, or local government or any other person, firm, partnership, or corporation for deposit to the fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code; and Section 69996.9, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31014. Opt-Out.
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§ 31014. Opt-Out.

(a) A Beneficiary, age 18 or older, may opt out of the Program, or a parent or legal guardian may opt their Beneficiary out of the Program, only by completing, signing, and submitting to the Board the “CalKIDS Permanent Opt-Out Request” (Rev. October 2023), that is incorporated herein by reference.

(b) By choosing to opt-out, the Beneficiary, parent or legal guardian forfeits any claim to a CalKIDS account and any rights conferred to Participants or Beneficiaries.

(c) Opting-out of CalKIDS shall in no way prohibit a person from opening their own individual ScholarShare 529 account.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and correcting subsection lettering filed 6-5-2023 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2023, No. 23).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31015. Access Calkids Account.
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§ 31015. Access CalKIDS Account.

(a) Parents, legal guardians, or Beneficiaries may only register and access their CalKIDS account through the Program's online portal at www.CalKIDS.org.

(b) To access a CalKIDS account, parents, legal guardians, or Beneficiaries must have the following information available:

(1) Beneficiary's date of birth;

(2) Beneficiary's county of birth or county as registered on the California Department of Education's official Census Day for the academic year in which the Beneficiary is first enrolled into the Program if the Beneficiary is enrolled at school-age;

(3) Either the Beneficiary's Local Registration Number as displayed on the Beneficiary's birth certificate if they are enrolled at birth, or Statewide Student Identifier if the Beneficiary is enrolled at school-age, or the uniquely generated code for that Beneficiary provided by the Board on notifications.

(c) A Beneficiary, or a parent or legal guardian for a Beneficiary, may request a change to personal information for a CalKIDS Account by completing, signing, and submitting to the Board the “CalKIDS Account Services Form” (Rev. October 2023), that is incorporated herein by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) and new subsection (c) filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31016. Claims and Withdrawal Process.
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§ 31016. Claims and Withdrawal Process.

(a) A Beneficiary is eligible to file a withdrawal claim on or after they reach the age of 17.

(b) Each Beneficiary with a CalKIDS account must file a withdrawal claim by the Beneficiary's 26th birthday.

(c) Beneficiaries may file a claim through the Program's online portal at www.calkids.org, and providing all required information as follows:

(1) Account name

(2) Amount to disburse

(3) Institution of higher education

(4) Student identification number from the selected institution of higher education

(d) Beneficiaries making a withdrawal claim shall self-certify on the online portal that they have resided in the state of California for at least one year immediately preceding the payment of qualified higher education expenses on the Beneficiary's behalf

(e) Beneficiaries making a withdrawal claim on the Program's online portal shall authorize the Program to disclose, if necessary, personally identifiable information, including full name, date of birth, residential and mailing address, and Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) with an institution of higher education for the purpose of identifying the correct student account to credit when a CalKIDS check is received.

(f) Beneficiaries making a withdrawal claim on the Program's online portal shall self-certify they are enrolled as active students at the institution of higher education selected during the distribution request.

(g) A Beneficiary, or a parent or legal guardian for a Beneficiary, may request the cancellation of a previously submitted withdrawal claim by completing, signing, and submitting to the Board the “CalKIDS Check Cancellation Form” (Rev. October 2023), that is incorporated herein by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code; and Section 69996.8, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code; and Section 69996.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(4) and new subsections (e)-(g) filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31017. Forfeiture of Account Funds.
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§ 31017. Forfeiture of Account Funds.

(a) The following disqualifying events, if not disproved, will result in forfeiture by the Beneficiary:

(1) The Beneficiary provided false or misleading information in registering or submitting a withdrawal claim for CalKIDS Account funds;

(2) The Beneficiary was incorrectly identified as eligible.

(b) The Board shall provide the Beneficiary with written notice of the disqualifying event which, if not resolved, would result in forfeiture. The written notice shall inform the Beneficiary that they have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice to resolve the disqualifying event before a final determination of forfeiture is made by the Executive Director of the Board and that funds will not be distributed pending resolution of the disqualifying event. If the Beneficiary receives an unsatisfactory final determination, they may appeal the determination. Such an appeal shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of receipt of the final determination.

(c) After a final determination of forfeiture has been issued and no appeal has been submitted or the Board has upheld the final determination, the Board shall withdraw the forfeited funds and deposit the funds back into the Program.

(d) Absent a successful appeal, if a Beneficiary does not use any portion, or all, of the moneys intended for the Beneficiary in a CalKIDS Account for a qualified higher education expense for any reason, including the death or disability of the Beneficiary, before the Beneficiary's 26th birthday, all deposits and financial incentives designated for the Beneficiary in a CalKIDS Account and any earnings from those moneys shall be forfeited and deposited back into the Program.

(e) A Beneficiary, age 18 or older, or a parent or legal guardian for a Beneficiary under the age of 18, may forfeit funds from the Program, only by completing, signing, and submitting to the Board the “CalKIDS Forfeiture Form” (Rev. October 2023), that is incorporated herein by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

2. New subsection (e) filed 6-26-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4.5. Scholarshare Investment Board > Chapter 3. California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program > § 31018. The Appeals Process.
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§ 31018. The Appeals Process.

(a) A Beneficiary may appeal to use the moneys designated for the Beneficiary in a CalKIDS Account after the Beneficiary turns 26 years of age. In the event that a Beneficiary wishes to appeal the determination of their eligibility to claim CalKIDS Account funds, such an appeal shall be submitted in writing and emailed to the Board at [email protected] with the subject line “CalKIDS Appeal” no later than 90 days after the Beneficiary's 26th birthday, and shall include a signed and dated letter, including appropriate documentation, explaining the extenuating circumstances of why the CalKIDS account funds could not be used until after the Beneficiary's 26th birthday. The Board will mail or email a written decision to the Beneficiary, including the reason for the decision, within thirty (30) days unless SIB notifies the Beneficiary of a different timeline.

(b) In the event a Beneficiary is not satisfied with the resulting decision, the Beneficiary may request that the dispute be reviewed by the Executive Director of the Board. Such a request shall be in writing and shall be received by the Executive Director within thirty (30) days of the adverse decision. The Executive Director shall mail or email a written decision, and the reasons therefore, to the Beneficiary within thirty (30) days of the request for the review or such period as may be mutually acceptable. The decision of the Executive Director of the Board is the final administrative decision.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69996.4, Education Code. Reference: Section 69996.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2022; operative 8-15-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30000.5. Commission.
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§ 30000.5. Commission.

“Commission” means California Student Aid Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30000. Academic Year.
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§ 30000. Academic Year.

For Cal Grant A and B an academic year means two semesters or three quarters or their equivalent within a 12-month period between July 1 and June 30. An academic year may include a summer quarter in those colleges which maintain a summer quarter comparable to either the fall, winter or spring quarters. For Cal Grant C an academic year means a period of time usually eight or nine months during which a full-time student would normally be expected to complete the equivalent of two semesters, two trimesters, or three quarters of instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69432.7 and 69432.9, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 1 (Sections 30000-30006) and new Article 1 (Sections 30000-30006) filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 69, No. 51 and Register 59, No. 7.

2. Amendment filed 6-18-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 25).

3. Amendment of Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of Note as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30001.5. Mandatory Systemwide Fees.
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§ 30001.5. Mandatory Systemwide Fees.

“Mandatory systemwide fees” at the University of California and the California State University, referenced in Education Code section 66021.2(b)(1) and 66021.2(b)(2), include mandatory systemwide student charges labeled as the Educational Fee, Student Services Fee, tuition, and/or tuition fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 66021.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-24-2011 as an emergency; operative 3-24-2011 (Register 2011, No. 12). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-19-2011 as an emergency; operative 9-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-19-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 12-19-2011 as an emergency; operative 12-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-19-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-2011 order transmitted to OAL 1-18-2012 and filed 3-1-2012 (Register 2012, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30001. Grant Recipient.
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§ 30001. Grant Recipient.

(a) A grant recipient is a person who has successfully met all of the applicable requirements set forth in Education Code Sections 69430 to 69440, who has been selected for a grant by the Commission, and who has accepted the grant by enrolling in and attending a qualifying institution.

(1) A Cal Grant A grant recipient, whether entitlement or competitive, as defined in Education Code Sections 69434, 69436, 69437, and 69437.6 may utilize a grant for tuition and fees as in Education Code Sections 69434 and 69437.5;

(2) A Cal Grant B grant recipient, whether entitlement or competitive, as defined in Education Code Sections 69435, 69435.3, 69436 and 69437.6, may utilize a grant for tuition, fees and subsistence as in Education Code Sections 69435 and 69437.5;

(3) A Cal Grant C grant recipient, as defined in Education code Section 69439, may utilize a grant for occupational or technical training for tuition and training-related costs as in Education Code Section 69439.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69437.5 and 69439, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and new Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30002. Eligible Applicant.
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§ 30002. Eligible Applicant.

An eligible applicant is any person who has successfully met the requirements for at least one of the Cal Grant programs set forth in Education Code Sections 69430-69440 and has submitted in proper form and prior to established deadlines such applications, supplements and grade point average, and financial and other information as the Commission may direct.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69433, 69434, 69435 and 69436, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-18-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of section and Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30003. Full-Time Student.
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§ 30003. Full-Time Student.

A full-time, regularly enrolled undergraduate student is one who is regularly enrolled for a semester or quarter program of not less than 12 (twelve) credit hours or units or their equivalent.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30004. Part-Time Student.
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§ 30004. Part-Time Student.

A part-time student is one who is taking 6-11 units or their equivalent. A student enrolled for 9-11 units or their equivalent is considered ¾ -time and a student enrolled for 6-8 units or their equivalent is considered ½ -time.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30005. Eligibility Limitations.
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§ 30005. Eligibility Limitations.

Undergraduate course means the first eight semesters or twelve quarters or their equivalent of full-time college attendance beyond the high school graduation and prior to a baccalaureate degree. Eligibility may be extended for two semesters or three quarters or their equivalent for students enrolled in a five-year undergraduate program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.6, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-18-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 25).

2. Amendment of Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of Note as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

5. Amendment of Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30006. Standards for Ability to Pay for Postsecondary Education.
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§ 30006. Standards for Ability to Pay for Postsecondary Education.

The Commission shall adopt standards of measuring parental and student ability to pay for postsecondary education and such standards shall be applicable to Cal Grant A, B, and C.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30007. College Grade Point Average; Community College Grade Point Average.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:32:28.255972+00:00
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§ 30007. College Grade Point Average; Community College Grade Point Average.

(a) General.

(1) “College grade point average” and “community college grade point average” mean a grade point average calculated on the basis of all college work completed, except for nontransferable units and courses not counted in the computation for admission to a California public institution of higher education that grants a baccalaureate degree. A college grade point average or a community college grade point average must be computed for a minimum of 24 semester units or its equivalent regardless of the grade received.

(2) “All college work completed” includes all coursework for which grades are known to the official reporting the grade point average and accepted for credit at the school reporting the grade point average regardless of the grade received.

(3) It is the responsibility of the student applicant to have his or her college or community college report a grade point average.

(b) College Grade Point Average.

(1) For purposes of computing a college grade point average by an institution that grants a baccalaureate degree, “nontransferable units” and “courses not counted in the computation for admission to a California public institution of higher education that grants a baccalaureate degree” are those courses which do not earn credit for a baccalaureate degree from the reporting institution.

(2) For purposes of computing a college grade point average by a postsecondary institution that grants an associate degree, “nontransferable units” and “courses not counted in the computation for admission to a California public institution of higher education that grants a baccalaureate degree” are those courses which do not earn credit for an associate degree at the reporting institution.

(3) For purposes of computing a college grade point average by a postsecondary institution that does not grant a baccalaureate or an associate degree:

(A) “nontransferable units” are those units which are not used in satisfying requirements for earning a baccalaureate degree from a California public institution of higher education that grants such a degree.

(B) “courses not counted in the computation for admission to a California public institution of higher education that grants a baccalaureate degree” are any courses for which the earned grade is not used in the computation of a grade point average in determining admission eligibility, whether or not units earned for the course are transferable to such an institution.

(c) Community College Grade Point Average.

For purposes of computing a community college grade point average for a Cal Grant Award pursuant to the Ortiz-Pacheco-Poochigian-Vasconcellos Cal Grant Act, “nontransferable units” and “courses not counted in the computation for admission to a California public institution of higher education that grants a baccalaureate degree” mean all courses except “Associate Degree Credit Courses” as defined by Title 5, Chapter 6, Article 1, Section 55002(a) of the California Code of Regulations.

(d) Certification.

Every college grade point average and community college grade point average reported to the Commission shall include a certification under penalty of perjury to the best of his or her knowledge from the school official filing the report that the grade point average is accurately reported. The certification shall include a statement that it is subject to review by the Commission or its designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including redesignation and amendment of former subsection (a) as subsections (a)-(a)(3) transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30008. High School Grade Point Average.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I522BC5034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:32:33.011572+00:00
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§ 30008. High School Grade Point Average.

(a) “High school grade point average” means a grade point average calculated on a 4.0 scale, using all academic coursework, for the sophomore year, the summer following the sophomore year, the junior year, and the summer following the junior year, excluding physical education, reserve officer training corps (ROTC), and remedial courses. However, for high school graduates who apply after their senior year, “high school grade point average” includes senior year coursework, excluding physical education, reserve officer training corps (ROTC), and remedial courses. Grade point averages shall only include the most recent grade for any course repeated by a student.

(b) “High School” means a secondary school accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), or another regional accrediting association if the secondary school is not in the WASC region, or which has a University of California approved course list. Applicants who do not have a grade point average from a high school shall provide a test score from the General Educational Development test (GED), the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

(c) Every high school grade point average reported to the Commission shall include a certification under penalty of perjury from the school official filing the report that the grade point average is accurately reported to the best of his or her knowledge. The certification shall include a statement that it is subject to review by the Commission or its designee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have his or her high school grade point average reported.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7(h), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including the addition of a subsection designator for each paragraph, transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30009. Qualifying Institution.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:32:38.533418+00:00
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§ 30009. Qualifying Institution.

(a) A “Qualifying Institution” means an institution as defined by Education Code section 69432.7(l).

(b) An institution qualifying pursuant to section 69432.7(l)(1)(A) must be participating in the Federal Pell Grant program and in at least two of the three federal campus-based programs specifically listed in subdivisions (i), (ii) and (iii) of that section. “Participating in federal campus-based programs” means the qualifying institution has been allocated funds and is spending those funds at each California site which Cal Grant recipients attend.

(c) A qualifying institution or a specific site of an otherwise qualifying institution shall be deemed disqualified if it no longer possesses all of the requirements for a qualifying institution.

(d) An institution that becomes disqualified pursuant to Part 600 of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations shall not be a “qualified institution” pursuant to this section.

(e) An institution disqualified pursuant to this section may become a “qualifying institution” by complying with Education Code section 69432.7(l) and this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7(l), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including amendment of subsection (d), transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Amendment of subsection (b) refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Reinstatement of subsection (b) as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

8. Amendment filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30010. Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I523589034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:32:45.727439+00:00
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§ 30010. Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code.

The Classification of Instructional Program (C1P) Code means the 2010 taxonomic scheme developed by the U.S Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completion activity as used for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) statistical data gathering and reporting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69433.2 and 69439, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 2011, No. 20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30011. Claim. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I52390B734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:32:52.536967+00:00
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§ 30011. Claim. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30012. Claiming Date. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I523C3FC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:32:57.314031+00:00
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§ 30012. Claiming Date. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30013. Commission. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I523F9B234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:01.927633+00:00
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§ 30013. Commission. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30014. Correspondence Blackout. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5242A8634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:06.411118+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30014. Correspondence Blackout. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30015. Entitlement Participant. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I524567834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:11.459525+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30015. Entitlement Participant. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30016. Transfer Entitlement Participant. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I524826A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:16.738708+00:00
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§ 30016. Transfer Entitlement Participant. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69436, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30017. One Stop Shop. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I524AE5C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:21.326514+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30017. One Stop Shop. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69450 and 69454, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30018. Pilot Participant. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I524E41234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:25.769308+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30018. Pilot Participant. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 1. Definition of Certain Terms > § 30019. Pilot School. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I525175734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:34.926398+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30019. Pilot School. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69452, Education Code. Reference: Section 69452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 2. Applicant Qualifications > § 30020. Academic Record.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I525657734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:39.467386+00:00
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§ 30020. Academic Record.

The Commission may establish minimum standards of academic achievement and potential and may adopt criteria for selecting grant recipients from among applicants to qualify for a Cal Grant and may require applicants to submit grade point averages pursuant to section 30007, 30008 or 30026 or other evidence of potential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69434 and 69435.3, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 (Sections 30020-30022) and new Article 2 (Sections 30020-30022) filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 61, No. 22 and Register 70, No. 20.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of section and Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 2. Applicant Qualifications > § 30021. Choice of Qualifying Institution.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:43.504686+00:00
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§ 30021. Choice of Qualifying Institution.

A Cal Grant shall be granted in terms of the applicant's selection of a Commission approved and currently qualifying institution at the time he or she is selected for a grant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section heading and section, including repealer of Note, as they existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 2. Applicant Qualifications > § 30022. Change in Choice of Qualifying Institution.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:47.752033+00:00
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§ 30022. Change in Choice of Qualifying Institution.

Whenever a grant recipient changes his or her choice of qualifying institution, the Commission must redetermine his or her financial need eligibility should the cost of attendance differ. Subject to such redetermination, a grant recipient may change his or her choice of qualifying institution (a) prior to the time of actual enrollment, or (b) at the conclusion of a quarter or semester, provided that any loss of tuition and fee payments shall be borne by the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69432.7, 69433, 69434 and 69435, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment of section and new Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section, including repealer of Note, as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 2. Applicant Qualifications > § 30024. Cal Grant B Entitlement Criteria.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:33:56.193617+00:00
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§ 30024. Cal Grant B Entitlement Criteria.

A Cal Grant B Entitlement award for first year tuition and fees plus the access grant as defined and limited by Education Code section 69435(a)(3) shall be given to applicants based upon consideration of the following factors:

(a) Applicants with the lowest expected family contribution determined pursuant to Education Code Section 69432.7; and applicants with the highest level of academic merit as indicated by their high school grade point average and/or submitted test scores;

(b) Additional factors to be considered may include any of the following:

(1) Whether the applicant is an orphan or ward of the court or was a ward of the court at the age of eighteen;

(2) The level of education attainment of the applicant's parents;

(3) The number of family members in the applicant's household in relation to the household income; and

(4) Whether the applicant comes from a single parent household or is a single parent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69435(a)(3) and 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69435(a)(3), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency, including amendment of first paragraph; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 2. Applicant Qualifications > § 30025. Cal Grant a and B Competitive Award Selection Criteria.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I526E9A624C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:34:03.174056+00:00
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§ 30025. Cal Grant A and B Competitive Award Selection Criteria.

(a) A Cal Grant A or B Competitive Award shall give special consideration to applicants who are disadvantaged students taking into consideration those financial, educational, cultural, language, home, community, environmental, and other conditions that hamper access to, and ability to persist in, postsecondary education programs. The extent to which an applicant is considered disadvantaged shall be determined based on the following:

(1) Whether the applicant is an orphan or ward of the court or was a ward of the court at the age of eighteen;

(2) The level of education attainment of the applicant's parents;

(3) The number of family members in the applicant's household in relation to the household income; and

(4) Whether the applicant comes from a single parent household or is a single parent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69437, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including the designation of the first paragraph as subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

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§ 30027. Occupational Talents Criteria.

An applicant seeking to establish “occupational talents” pursuant to Education Code section 69439 may do so by submitting any of the following supplemental information:

(a) applicant's work history (including unpaid internships) in the field; and/or

(b) recommendations from teachers or persons working in the applicant's occupational or technical field.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69439(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including amendment of first paragraph, transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

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§ 30023. In Lieu Test Scores; Grace Period.

(a) All entitlement and competitive Cal Grant A and B applicants, including for the California Community College Expanded Entitlement Program, shall submit a grade point average pursuant to section 30007, 30008 or 30026.

(1) A student who does not have a grade point average pursuant to section 30007 or 30008 or whose grade point average is more than 5 years old may submit a test score from the General Educational Development test (GED), the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

(2) It is the responsibility of the applicant to have a grade point average or test score reported.

(b) A standardized test score for each approved test shall be converted to an equivalent grade point average by the Commission using the national distribution of test scores as compared to the distribution of grade point averages on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale. The grade point equivalencies shall be calculated based upon research from the testing agency for each approved test.

(c) The Commission may, on a case-by-case basis, accept the submission of grade point average(s) from an applicant or reporting institution after the March 2 or September 2 deadline if, in the opinion of the Executive Director, circumstances beyond the control of the applicant delayed or prevented the timely submission of the grade point average(s) by the applicant or reporting institution(s) by the March 2 or September 2 deadline.

(1) Such circumstances must be shown by a certification: (i) from the reporting institution of the circumstances beyond the control of the applicant that delayed or prevented the timely submission of the grade point average by the reporting institution by the March 2 or September 2 deadline; (ii) from the applicant or reporting institution with proof that the grade point average was originally mailed by the applicant or reporting institution before the deadline; or (iii) from the applicant with a written description, under penalty of perjury, of the facts showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant delayed or prevented the timely submission of the grade point average.

(2) In the case of an application for an entitlement award under Education Code sections 69434, 69435, 69435.3, or 69436, any request to accept grade point average(s) after the March 2 deadline shall be submitted or postmarked no later than May 16 (seventy-five (75) days after the March 2 deadline) and the computed grade point average(s) and certification specified in subsection (1) shall be included with the request. No later than April 16 (forty-five (45) days after the March 2 deadline), the Commission shall inform students who are potentially eligible for entitlement awards based on application information the Commission has received, that their grade point average(s) had not been received by the Commission by the March 2 deadline, and shall notify them that they have until May 16 (75 days from the March 2 deadline) to request the Commission to accept their late grade point average(s) on the conditions specified above, including the submission of the certification specified in subsection (1).

(3) In the case of an application for California Community College Expanded Entitlement Program awards under Education Code section 69435.5 any request to accept grade point average(s) after the September deadline shall be submitted or postmarked no later than September 22 (twenty (20) days after the September 2 deadline) and the computed grade point average(s) and the certification specified in subsection (1) shall be included with the request.

(4) In the case of an application for a competitive grant award under Education Code sections 69437, 69437.3, or 69437.6, any request to the Executive Director to accept grade point average(s) after the March 2 or September 2 deadline shall be submitted or postmarked no later than March 22 or September 22 (twenty (20) days after the March 2 or September 2 deadline) and the computed grade point average(s) and the certification specified in subsection (1) shall be included with the request.

(5) Pursuant to Government Code section 6707, in such cases where a deadline identified in this section falls upon a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, the request for late submittal must be postmarked or received by the Commission by the following business day.

(d) Applicants or officials who submit a timely but incomplete or incorrect grade point average shall have a grace period of ten (10) days after the mailing of notice by the Commission to file a corrected or completed grade point average. A corrected or completed submission postmarked within the 10 day period shall be deemed to comply with this requirement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69432.9(c) and 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69432.9(c), 69434, 69435, 69435.3, 69435.5, 69436, 69437, 69437.3 and 69437.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order, including the addition of a subsection designator for each paragraph and amendment of newly designated subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

5. New subsection (c)(1) filed 10-26-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 10-26-2006 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2007, No. 12).

7. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsections (c)(1)-(4) and amendment of Note filed 5-11-2007; operative 5-11-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

8. Amendment of section heading filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Amendment of section heading refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Reinstatement of section heading as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

11. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-65-20 (2019 CA EO 65-20), dated May 19, 2020, which temporarily changed certain grade point average verification requirements for Cal Grants applicants, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

12. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(1) and (c)(2), new subsection (c)(3), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsections (c)(4)-(5) and Note filed 2-9-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

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§ 30026. Reestablishing Grade Point Average.

An applicant seeking to reestablish his or her grade point average pursuant to Education Code sections 69435.5(b)(2) and 69437.6(c) may do so by providing a grade point average computed pursuant to Section 30007(c) for at least 16 academic semester units or its equivalent from an accredited California community college. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have his or her community college report a grade point average.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69433.7 and 69437.6(c), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69435.5 and 69437.6(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 1-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2001, No. 20).

3. New section refiled 5-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-15-2001 order transmitted to OAL 7-25-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-9-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

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Appendix A

MODEL FAFSA or CADAA Opt-Out Form

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) determines a pupil's eligibility for financial aid to assist with a pupil's attendance at a college or career school. California Education Code (CEC) § 51225.7 requires a local educational agency to confirm each 12th grade pupil's completion and submission of a FAFSA or CADAA unless the pupil is determined to be exempt or an opt-out form is completed by a pupil who is a legally emancipated minor, a pupil who is 18 years or older, a legal guardian, or parent, or a local educational agency on a pupil's behalf. This opt-out form permits a pupil to opt out of the completion of a FAFSA or CADAA form.

To opt a pupil out of the Financial Aid Application requirement, please complete this form and return it to your local high school counselor by the date established at your local school district.

Submitting a Financial Aid Application Opt-Out Form does not prohibit a pupil from completing and submitting a financial aid application at any time in the future.

PUPIL INFORMATION

Pupil Name (First, Last)	
Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year)	
Statewide Student Identifier (SSID)	

Option 1 - Pupil Authorization (emancipated minor or age 18 or older): By signing this form, I have read the information on the reverse, I understand what the FAFSA and CADAA are, and I choose not to submit the completed financial aid application.

Pupil Signature	Pupil Printed Name	Date
		

Option 2 - Parent or Guardian Authorization: The pupil named on this form is under the age of 18. I am a parent or legal guardian of the above-named pupil, and by signing this form I have read the information on the reverse, I understand what the FAFSA and CADAA are, and I choose for my pupil not to submit the completed financial aid application.

Parent/Guardian Signature	Parent/Guardian Printed Name	Date
		

Option 3 - Counselor Authorization: My signature below certifies that reasonable efforts to ensure the pupil completed the FAFSA/CADAA application have been made, but I have determined the pupil is unable to complete requirements of Education Code Section 51225.7.

Counselor Signature	Counselor Printed Name	Date
		

Frequently Asked Questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

“What is the FAFSA/CADAA?” The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the online application that allows a pupil to apply simultaneously for federal student aid (including the Federal Pell Grant, work-study opportunities, and federal student loans) and state financial aid such as the Cal Grant program. Many colleges and universities use it for their aid programs, too. The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is a similar application that provides a path for some pupil who do not qualify for federal aid to apply for state and University-funded assistance. Applying for the FAFSA/CADAA could qualify you for free money through federal, state and university grants and scholarships that help cover the cost of your education.

“Do I need to have citizenship or DACA to apply for financial aid?” No, while you must be a citizen to apply for federal financial aid through the FAFSA, the CADAA is available to any California student that meets what is called “AB 540 criteria” that qualifies them for in-state tuition rates at a University of California or California State University campus, as well as state financial aid like the Cal Grant. Before deciding whether to apply, you can check https://www.csac.ca.gov/undocumented-dreamer-students to understand if you might be eligible for financial aid.

“Isn't the application too long and difficult to complete?” Most applicants complete the FAFSA or CADAA in about 30 minutes. If you have questions, talk to your school counselor. If you need assistance with your application, sign up for a local “Cash for College Workshop” at: https://www.cash4college.csac.ca.gov/.

“If I want to learn a trade, can the FAFSA/CADAA still be of assistance to me?” The FAFSA/CADAA applications are not just for California associate's or bachelor's degree programs! FAFSA applicants can receive need-based Federal Pell grants, federal student loans, and other federal student aid for technical, trade, and vocational programs. CADAA applicants also have state financial aid opportunities at community colleges and at other schools and training programs. Pupils can check with the school they want to attend or use the federal government's online College Navigator tool to find out which institutions participate in the programs: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

“Does my family make too much money to benefit from the FAFSA/CADAA?” Financial aid is left on the table every year by pupils who didn't apply because they erroneously thought they were ineligible. You really don't know until you apply! Income and assets are factors in determining your eligibility, but so are things like the number of pupils in the family who are in school and the age of the parent(s). For pupils from families that do make too much to qualify for need-based grant aid, the FAFSA/CADAA can still be helpful, since it is used to determine eligibility for other federal and state financial aid such as the Middle Class Scholarship, work-study programs, federal student loans (usually at competitive rates and with more borrower protections than private loans, including options for income-based repayment and forgiveness programs for some careers) DREAM loans for CADAA applicants at UC and CSU campuses, and other types of aid. Your college may offer aid based on your FAFSA/CADAA info too, and your eligibility may be different depending on your school. Additionally, some scholarship programs use information from the FAFSA/CADAA as part of the application process. As most financial aid is awarded in date order based on FAFSA/CADAA filing date, it is a very good idea to complete the application as early as possible. This “place in line” can be used for opportunities that come up later, and also can be used if family financial circumstances suddenly change.

“What if I don't want a student loan?” Filing the application doesn't commit you to anything. You'll just find out whether you might be eligible for aid!

“How is the FAFSA/CADAA data protected”? “I don't want my information sold, and I don't want my school to have it.” By law, your personally identifiable Information (PII) in the FAFSA can only be used in furtherance of administering financial aid, including research. Although your high school will know whether you completed the FAFSA, it will not have access to the information that you provide on your FAFSA. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) released a joint statement with the California Department of Education stating, “The information provided via the California Dream Act Application is used solely to determine eligibility for state financial aid and isn't shared with the federal government or used for immigration enforcement purposes. The CSAC will protect this information to the fullest extent of the law.” To read the full statement, visit https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/joint-message-california-department[1]education-and-california-student-aid-commission

“If I choose to file an application, how will I know that my application is complete?” Once you submit the FAFSA or the CADAA, you will receive a confirmation of receipt at the email address you provided in the application. This will allow you to demonstrate that you've met the requirement of filing an application even if there are circumstances that will need to be addressed with the college/university's financial aid office later.

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Appendix B

[Local Education Agency]

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Completion Requirement

Education Code Section 51227.5

MODEL Acceptable Use Policy

Introduction and Overview

Education Code Section 51225.7, enacted in 2021, requires that each local educational agency ensure that each 12th grade pupil complete specified financial aid applications, opt-out of the requirement, or be determined exempt from the requirement. To assist in complying with Section 51225.7, certain confidential information related to pupils' completion of those applications may be shared with [local educational agency]. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that [local educational agency], its staff and contractors, comply with state laws related to the confidentiality and privacy of information shared by parents, legal guardians, and pupils under Section 51225.7, as well as confidential information that may be shared with [local educational agency] by other government agencies, and to protect against the unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information provided to [local educational agency].

Failure to ensure the confidentiality of Confidential Information provided to [local educational agency] to ensure compliance with Section 51225.7 could result in a violation of state law and an invasion of parents' and pupils' rights to privacy in their financial and educational records.

Policy

Disclosure of Confidential Information shall be limited solely to personnel having the need and authorization to access such information. [Local educational agency]'s employees, contractors, consultants and temporary employees having access to [local educational agency]'s information assets (data and systems) or to the specific Confidential Information provided to the [local educational agency] for purpose of Education Code Section 51225.7, shall acknowledge adherence to this policy and sign an information security and confidentiality agreement provided by [local educational agency].

State Law Requirements

[Local Educational Agency] designates [XXXXXXXX], [Position] as the individual responsible for implementing this policy and ensuring compliance with its provisions. [XXXXXX] shall maintain in writing [local educational agency] policies and procedures that support this policy, maintain a list of staff, contractors, and other individuals who have access to confidential information pursuant to this policy, and ensure all such individuals are included in [local educational agency]'s annual information security and privacy awareness training.

[Local educational agency] will ensure that it handles any Confidential Information it collects for purposes of complying with Education Code Section 51225.7 in a manner consistent with the following state laws, where applicable, and with any policies and procedures [local educational agency] has adopted in furtherance of these laws:

(1) the California Information Practices Act (California Civil Code Sections 1798, et seq.):

(2) California's Pupil Protections Relating to Immigration and Citizenship Status provisions (Education Code Section 234.7).

(3) California's Values Act (Government Code Sections 7284, et seq.);

(4) California Student Online Personal Information Practice Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 22584, et seq.);

(5) Third Party Contracts for the digital storage, maintenance, and retrieval of student records (Education Code Section 49073.1);

(6) Pupil Records (Education Code Sections 49060, et seq. and any related regulations); and

(7) California's Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250, et seq.)

In addition to the foregoing, the following conditions apply to [local education agency]'s management of Confidential Information collected or maintained by it in furtherance of the requirements of Education Code Section 51225.7:

• [Local educational agency] will ensure that Confidential information will be maintained on a secure data infrastructure with appropriate levels of security for the data based on the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 199 protection levels. Confidential Information will not be copied to other computers and will not physically leave [local educational agency]'s data infrastructure, [local educational agency] will apply security patches and upgrades and keep virus software up-to-date on all systems on which data may be used.

• If transfer of Confidential Information to a third party is necessary, [local educational agency] will ensure such transfer is only made for purposes of furthering [local educational agency]'s obligations pursuant to Education Code Section 51225.7 and that such transfers are only made to parties covered by this acceptable use policy, or which are otherwise bound by the same requirements as this policy. In addition, any such transfer will be made in a secure manner, such as secure file transfer protocol, an encrypted cloud-based solution, or an encrypted hard drive.

• The [local educational agency] shall not disclose of any Confidential Information in [local educational agency]'s possession pursuant to fulfilling its obligations under Education Code Section 51225.7 if the disclosure is not authorized by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or applicable state laws.

• The [local educational agency] shall not disclose Confidential Information to third parties not covered by this acceptable use policy without the written consent of the pupil, or a parent or guardian when the pupil is a minor. Written consent shall include: (1) the signature and date of the parent, guardian, or eligible pupil providing consent; (2) a description of the records to be disclosed; (3) the reason for release of information; (4) the parties or class of parties receiving the information; and (5) if requested by the parents, guardians or eligible pupil, a copy of the records to be released. The [local educational agency] shall permanently keep the consent notice with the pupil record file.

If a pupil, parent, or guardian chooses not to provide information that could assist [local educational agency] in meeting its obligations pursuant to Education Code Section 51225.7, [local educational agency] shall not use such actions as a basis to discriminate against any pupils or families or bar children from enrolling or attending school or discipline the pupil in any fashion.

Definition of Key Terms

“FAFSA” means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

“CADAA” means the California Dream Act Application.

“FAFSA/CADAA Completion Requirements” means the requirements contained in Education Code Section 51225.7 that local educational agencies ensure that each 12th grade pupil either (1) complete a FAFSA or CADAA application; (2) opt out of the completion requirement; or (3) is otherwise exempt from the requirement.

“Confidential Information” means any information shared by parents, legal guardians, and pupils to assist [local educational agency] in complying with Education Section 51225.7, as well as information related to a pupil's FAFSA or CADAA status that is provided to [local educational agency] by the California Student Aid Commission, California Department of Education, or other entity; and any similar information created by [local educational agency] related to its compliance with Education Code Section 51225.7.

Please visit [insert LEA privacy policy link] for the [insert LEA] privacy statement.

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§ 30035. Purpose and Applicability.

This Article provides:

(a) a model opt-out form for local educational agencies to document grade 12 pupils who elect not to submit, or are determined to be exempt from submitting, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or a California Dream Act Application in accordance with Education Code Section 51225.7(c) and (d), attached as Appendix A.

(b) a model acceptable use policy for the secure handling of parent, guardian, and pupil personal information gathered by local education agencies pursuant to Education Code Section 51225.7(e)(2), attached as Appendix B.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 51225.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 51225.7, Education Code

History

1. New article 3.1 (section 30035), new section and new Appendices A and B filed 5-10-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 19).

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History

1. Repealer of article 3.5 (sections 30034-30046 and Appendix A) by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2011, No. 20).

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§ 30030. Application of Cal Grants.

(a) Initial Cal Grant A and B awards are awarded for use during a specified academic year, and shall be put into effect no earlier than the fall term of the specified academic year.

(b) Students newly awarded in the Cal Grant C program may activate their new award starting in the summer term, if the summer term begins July 1 or later of the award year.

(c) Award activation in all Cal Grant programs may be postponed when a student has been granted a leave of absence or in such other instances as the Commission may otherwise provide.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69432.7, 69433.9 and 69439, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 30030-30033) and new Article 3 (Sections 30030-30033) filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 64, No. 14).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of section and Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of section and Note as they existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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§ 30031. Tuition and Necessary Fees.

Only the tuition and fee charges which may be classified under the following two categories are acceptable for payment in the Cal Grant Program.

(a) The minimum customary tuition and/or fee charges at the per unit, per quarter, per semester, or per term rate charged all undergraduate students.

(b) Student body fees made mandatory through student action (Education Code Section 23801).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 3. Use of Cal Grants > § 30032. Refund of Grant Payments.
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§ 30032. Refund of Grant Payments.

Refund of unused award funds previously paid to a qualifying institution shall be based on the published regulations of the qualifying institution concerned, as certified to the Commission by such qualifying institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment of section and new Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section, including repealer of Note, as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and new Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 3. Use of Cal Grants > § 30033. Withdrawal of a Cal Grant.
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§ 30033. Withdrawal of a Cal Grant.

The Commission may withdraw a Cal Grant if the grant recipient:

(a) Fails to enroll in a qualifying institution and attend classes.

(b) Withdraws from a qualifying institution without making a request for a leave of absence.

(c) Fails to maintain a full-time or part-time program in accordance with the regulations of the qualifying institution he or she is attending and the Commission.

(d) Fails to meet applicable residency requirements.

(e) Fails to continue to demonstrate financial need according to Commission criteria.

(f) Fails to meet institutional Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements established by the institution in accordance with applicable federal standards published in part 668 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(g) Is in violation of Commission regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69432.7, 69433.5 and 69433.9, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 8-9-2010 as an emergency; operative 8-9-2010 (Register 2010, No. 33). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-7-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment of section and new Note refiled 1-20-2011 as an emergency; operative 1-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Reinstatement of section, including repealer of Note, as it existed prior to 8-9-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2011, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and new Note filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30040.2. Cohort.
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§ 30040.2. Cohort.

(a) For purposes of reporting enrollment data, persistence data and graduation data, a cohort is defined as the group of students who commenced attendance at the qualifying institution at any point during an academic year. Once assigned to a particular cohort upon initial enrollment, the student remains in that cohort for the duration of his or her attendance at the institution, or until the student completes his or her program, certificate or degree. Any student who completes his or her program, certificate or degree and pursues a new program, certificate or degree at the same qualifying institution would be assigned to the academic year cohort applicable to the subsequent enrollment.

(b) For purposes of reporting the job placement rate and salary and wage data, a cohort is defined as the group of students who graduated with a certificate, diploma or degree at any point during an academic year. Once assigned to a particular cohort upon graduation, the student remains in that cohort for the duration of institution's reporting obligation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30040.6. Published Program Length.
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§ 30040.6. Published Program Length.

“Published Program Length” shall mean the institution's normal or expected time for completion of the program, certificate or degree as reported to the U.S. Department of Education through the Program Participation Agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30042.5. Annual Job Placement Rate and Salary and Wage Reporting.
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§ 30042.5. Annual Job Placement Rate and Salary and Wage Reporting.

(a) A qualifying institution shall report to the Commission no later than December 31st, for the academic year ending the preceding June 30th, the job placement rate and salary and wage reporting from all of its undergraduate programs leading to a certificate or associate's degree that are either:

(1) designed or advertised to lead to a particular type of job; or

(2) advertised or promoted with any claims regarding job placement.

(b) For purposes of the data reporting set forth in Education Code section 69433.2, an undergraduate program is “designed or advertised to lead to a particular type of job” if it consists of postsecondary vocational, career and technical workforce education courses, programs and/or training in which specific instruction is provided with an occupationally specific objective and for which a certificate and/or associate's degree is awarded.

(c) For purposes of the data reporting set forth in Education Code section 69433.2, an undergraduate program is not “designed or advertised to lead to a particular type of job” if it is either of the following:

(1) A two-academic-year program fully transferrable to a baccalaureate degree program, and specifically designed to be a transfer program, including but not limited to the following programs:

(A.) Associate Degree General Education;

(B.) Associates in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) / Associates in Science for Transfer (AS-T) codified in Education Code section 66746-66749;

(C.) California State University General Education Breadth course requirements;

(D.) Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC); or

(2) A course of study that is designed to provide students with basic skills, remedial, English as a Second Language (ESL), or other necessary preparatory coursework for enrollment in a certificate, diploma or degree program.

(d) For purposes of the data reporting set forth in Education Code section 69433.2, a program is “advertised or promoted with any claim regarding job placement” if it is either of the following:

(1) The institution advertises, promotes, or otherwise represents to students, whether orally or in writing, that the program will assist students in obtaining gainful employment following graduation; or

(2) The institution advertises, promotes, solicits, or directly corresponds with a prospective student whether in printed materials or electronic format, the availability of jobs upon graduation.

(e) A qualifying institution shall report its job placement rate and salary and wage reporting to the Commission under either of the following methodologies:

(1) The job placement rate and salary and wage information reporting methodology established by the Article 16 (commencing with section 94928) of Chapter 8 of Part 59 of Division 10 of Title 3 of the Education Code; or

(2) The College Wage Tracker Methodology established by the California Community Colleges which calculates a median wage three years after award based upon an eight year cohort of students who received a certificate or associate's degree by program. Certain categories of students are excluded from the calculation and wages are adjusted for inflation using the California Consumer Price Index - for All Urban Consumers. This methodology produces an award to wage match rate by CIP code.

(A.) For purposes of the College Wage Tracker Methodology, the following definitions shall apply:

(i) “Eight year cohort” means the cohort of students who received a certificate or Associate's degree at any point over eight consecutive academic years in the same program that are included in the calculation of the median wage three years after award. The eight year cohort does not include excluded students.

(ii) “Median wage three years after award” means the median wage calculated from wage data obtained three years after the academic year in which the student received his or her certificate or associate's degree for an eight year cohort of students. The submission of a median wage three years after award shall satisfy the salary and wage reporting requirement found in Education Code section 69433.2.

(iii) “Excluded students” means students who remained enrolled in the same qualifying institution following receipt of a certificate or associate's degree, who transferred to another postsecondary institution within two years of receiving a certificate or associate's degree, who were less than 21 years of age at the time of the awarding of the certificate or associate's degree and/or who had no wages in the third year after receiving his or her certificate or award.

(iv) “Total awards” means the number of awards for each award type and CIP code that were received by students included in the eight year cohort reduced by the excluded students.

(v) “Award to wage match rate” is calculated by dividing the number of students for whom the qualifying institution was able to obtain wage data by the number of students who were included in the Total Award. The submission of an “Award to Wage Match Rate” shall satisfy the job placement rate reporting requirement found in Education Code section 69433.2.

(B.) A qualifying institution utilizing the College Wage Tracker Methodology shall gather student wage data three years after the student completed his or her certificate or Associate's Degree. Commencing with the latest eight year cohort for whom a median wage three years after award has been obtained; a qualifying institution shall calculate the median wage three years after award by CIP Code. The wages for each student in the eight year cohort may be adjusted for inflation based upon the California CPI-U. If there are fewer than ten graduates in the eight year cohort of a particular program: no report for that program shall be required.

(C.) A qualifying institution utilizing the College Wage Tracker Methodology shall calculate an award to wage match rate for each program by CIP Code.

(f) The annual Job Placement Rate and Salary and Wage report shall be electronically filed by submitting the information required via the Commission's WebGrants website.

(g) The Commission may extend the period for filing the annual Job Placement Rate and Salary and Wage Report if the institution demonstrates evidence of substantial need, but in no event longer will the deadline be extended longer than 90 days.

(h) Any qualifying institution that fails to timely submit its annual Job Placement Rate and Salary and Wage report shall be considered to be out of compliance with its Institutional Participation Agreement with the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 12-4-2014; operative 4-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30044.5. Record Maintenance and Data Audit.
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§ 30044.5. Record Maintenance and Data Audit.

The information used to substantiate the reports submitted to the Commission pursuant to section 69433.2 shall be documented and maintained by the institution for five years from the date of the publication of that data. An institution may retain this information in an electronic format. Failure to maintain the information necessary for the Commission to audit an institution's filing may result in termination of the institution's Institutional Participation Agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30040. Annual Report on Enrollment, Persistence and Graduation.
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§ 30040. Annual Report on Enrollment, Persistence and Graduation.

(a) A qualifying institution, or the systemwide central office of the public postsecondary educational institution acting on behalf of the participating institution, shall annually report to the Commission no later than March 31st, for the academic year ending the preceding June 30th, the enrollment data, persistence data and graduation data for all full-time undergraduate students, excluding visiting students, students concurrently enrolled in K-12, or who are solely enrolled in basic skills instructional courses, remedial courses or English as a Second Language courses.

(b) The Commission may extend the period for filing if the institution demonstrates evidence of substantial need, but in no event will the deadline be extended longer than 90 days.

(c) The annual report shall be filed electronically by either:

(1) submitting the information required by subdivision (a) via the Commission's WebGrants website; or

(2) submitting data to the Cradle-to-Career Data System, and subsequently having the Cradle-to-Career Data System share the data with the Commission;

(A) An institution electing to submit data to the Commission via the Cradle-to-Career Data System under this paragraph shall indicate this option to the Commission by the March 31st submission deadline.

(3) or providing sufficient student unitary data to the Commission to allow the Commission to prepare the report on the institution's behalf. An institution electing to have the Commission prepare its report shall provide the following student unitary data: student's first name; last name; date of birth; social security number; race/ethnicity; gender; original term enrollment date; institution campus code; and program completion date, if applicable.

(A) An institution electing to submit data to the Commission under this paragraph shall provide it no later than March 31st for the academic year ending the preceding June 30th. The Commission will calculate the enrollment, persistence and graduation data and provide a draft report to the institution within fifteen business days of its submission. The institution shall thereafter have fifteen business days to review its report and provide any additional information necessary to ensure the accuracy of the report.

(d) Any qualifying institution that fails to timely submit its annual report, or the data necessary for the Commission to prepare the annual report, shall be considered to be out of compliance with its Institutional Participation Agreement with the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 30040-30044.5) and new section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21). For prior history of section 30040, see Register 2011, No. 20. For prior history of article 4 (sections 30040-30046), see Register 78, No. 24.

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-4-2014; operative 4-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 49).

3. Amendment filed 12-29-2025 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2025 (Register 2026, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-29-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment refiled 6-30-2026 as an emergency; operative 6-30-2026 (Register 2026, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-28-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

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§ 30041.5. Persistence Data.

(a) Each institution, or the entity acting on its behalf, shall report persistence data consisting of the total number of students who have continued in, or persisted in, their education by enrolling in and completing at least one course at the institution during the academic year following initial enrollment. Persistence data shall consist of data reported by each of the following student characteristics: gender, ethnicity, Pell Grant status, first generation status, transfer status, adult learner status, student parent status, foster youth status, and eligibility used of state financial aid received, including Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, Cal Grant C, Cal Grant Access Awards, and Middle Class Scholarship, to the extent data is available. Adult learner is defined as students who were aged 25 or older at initial enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 12-29-2025 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2025 (Register 2026, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-29-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment refiled 6-30-2026 as an emergency; operative 6-30-2026 (Register 2026, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-28-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30041. Enrollment Data.
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§ 30041. Enrollment Data.

Each institution, or the entity acting on its behalf, shall report cohort enrollment data, reported separately for each campus. Enrollment data shall consist of aggregate data reported by each of the following student characteristics: gender, ethnicity, Pell Grant status, first generation status, transfer status, adult learner status, student parent status, foster youth status, and eligibility used of state financial aid received, including Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, Cal Grant C, Cal Grant Access Awards, and Middle Class Scholarship, to the extent data is available. Adult learner is defined as students who were aged 25 or older at initial enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 2011, No. 20.

2. Amendment filed 12-29-2025 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2025 (Register 2026, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-29-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment refiled 6-30-2026 as an emergency; operative 6-30-2026 (Register 2026, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-28-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 4. Reporting of Program Data > § 30042. Graduation Data.
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§ 30042. Graduation Data.

(a) “Graduation data” means, for each undergraduate program offered by a qualifying institution, the number of students within the cohort who complete a program and upon whom the institution has actually conferred the degree, diploma, certificate or other formal award, within 100% and 150% of the published program length of the program, reported by gender, ethnicity, Pell Grant status, first generation status, transfer status, adult learner status, student parent status, foster youth status, and eligibility used of state financial aid received, including Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, Cal Grant C, Cal Grant Access Awards, and Middle Class Scholarship, to the extent data is available. Adult learner is defined as students who were aged 25 or older at initial enrollment. Graduation data shall be segregated by each campus of the qualifying institution and include data through August 31 following the academic year that equates to 100% and 150%.

(1) In order for an institution to report a student as completing within 100% of the published program length, the student shall have completed the program, certificate or degree in 100% or less of the published program length.

(2) In order for an institution to report a student as completing within 150% of the published program length, the student shall have completed the program, certificate or degree in 101-150% of the published program length.

(b) In addition to reporting graduation data, a California community college may report a transfer-out rate by reporting, for each cohort, the number of students who are known to have transferred from the California community college to a baccalaureate degree granting institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69433.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 2011, No. 20.

2. Amendment filed 12-29-2025 as an emergency; operative 12-29-2025 (Register 2026, No. 1). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-29-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment refiled 6-30-2026 as an emergency; operative 6-30-2026 (Register 2026, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-28-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30050. Statement of Non-Interference.
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§ 30050. Statement of Non-Interference.

The Student Aid Commission finds that the State Student Incentive Grant Program as authorized by Title IV, Part A, Subpart 3, of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended (20 U.S.C., 1070c-107c-3), will not interfere with or jeopardize the continuation of the Cal Grant Program established under Sections 69530 through 69547 of the State Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Article 5: Section 69544, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69500-69515 and 69530-69547, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 5 (Sections 30050-30057) filed 8-2-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 74, No. 31).

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 11-22-74 (Register 74, No. 47).

3. Amendment filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30051. Eligible Students.
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§ 30051. Eligible Students.

Eligible students are undergraduate students with substantial financial need who are applicants for a Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, or Cal Grant C who meet all requirements otherwise established by the California Student Aid Commission for receipt of such awards.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30052. Substantial Financial Need.
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§ 30052. Substantial Financial Need.

Substantial financial need shall be financial need using standards of financial need assessment established by the Commission for receipt of state funds including standards of family contributions, self-help expectations, and unmet need.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30053. Full-Time Student.
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§ 30053. Full-Time Student.

A full-time, regularly enrolled undergraduate student is one who is regularly enrolled for a semester or quarter program of not less than 12 (twelve) credit hours or their equivalent.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30054. Part-Time Student.
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§ 30054. Part-Time Student.

A part-time student is one who is taking 6-11 units or their equivalent. A student enrolled for 9-11 units or their equivalent is considered ¾ -time and a student enrolled for 6-8 units or their equivalent is considered ½ -time.

Credits

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30055. Size of Grant.
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§ 30055. Size of Grant.

The size of the grant shall never be more than one-half of the maximum authorized by the Education Code in the State Scholarship (Cal Grant A), College Opportunity Grant (Cal Grant B), or Occupational Education and Training Grant (Cal Grant C) programs.

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30054 and amendment filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30056. Independent Students.
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§ 30056. Independent Students.

The criteria for determining independence from parental income shall be the same as established by the Commission for establishing independence from parental income for the Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and Cal Grant C programs.

Credits

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30055 and amendment filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 5. State Student Incentive Grant Program > § 30057. Academic Year.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:36:03.178625+00:00
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§ 30057. Academic Year.

An academic year means a period of time usually eight or nine months during which a full-time student would normally be expected to complete the equivalent of two semesters, two trimesters, or three quarters of instruction.

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History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30056 filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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§ 30058. Eligible Institutions.

Eligible institutions are institutions which are located in California which meet the requirements for participation in the Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and Cal Grant C programs as established in the State Education Code.

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History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30057 and amendment filed 6-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 24).

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Appendix

Exhibit “A” Designated Positions

Persons occupying the following positions are designated employees and must report those financial interests listed in the disclosure categories under Exhibit “B” to which they have been assigned. (No employee who performs purely ministerial, clerical, or service functions shall be a designated employee.)

Designated Position	Assigned Disclosure Categories
CSAC Employees	
	
California Student Aid Commissioners	1
Executive Director	1
Chief Deputy Director	1
Division Chiefs	2
Chief Information Officer	2, 3 4
Auditors	4
Staff Counsel	2
Staff Services Manager I, II, III	2
Contract and Procurement Analysts (Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Staff Services Analyst)	2
Information Technology Technician	3 4
Information Technology Associate	3 4
Information Technology Specialist I, II & Supervisors	3 4
Information Technology Manager I	3 4
	
Consultants/New Positions	*

* Consultants/new positions shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:

The Executive Director may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to comply fully with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Executive Director's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code.

Exhibit “B” Disclosure Categories

Designated employees assigned to Category 1 shall disclose:

All investments and business positions in business entities, sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) and real property located in the state of California.

Designated employees assigned to Category 2 shall disclose:

Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) if the business entity or source provides leased facilities, products, equipment, vehicles, machinery or services (including training or consulting services) of the type utilized by CSAC.

Designated employees assigned to Category 3 shall disclose:

Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) if the business entity or source provides information technology or telecommunications goods, products or services including computer hardware or software companies, computer consultant services, IT training companies, data processing firms and media services.

Designated employees assigned to Category 4 shall disclose:

Investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans and travel payments) if the business entity or source was the subject of an assignment during the reporting period. Use Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700-A if there was no financial interest to report. Otherwise, disclose the financial interest(s) on the Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700 Schedules.

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History

1. Amendment filed 5-8-2025; operative 6-7-2025 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 2-26-2025 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2025, No. 19).

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§ 30060. Conflict of Interest Code for the California Student Aid Commission.

The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendices, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the CA Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

The Executive Director and the Commissioners must file their statement of economic interests electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other individuals holding designated positions must file their statements with CSAC. All statements must be made available for public inspection and reproduction under Government Code Section 81008.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 81008, 87300 and 87306, Government Code. Reference: Section 87302, Government Code.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 30060-30069) filed 7-8-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 6-8-77 (Register 77, No. 28).

2. Repealer of article 6 (sections 30060-30069 and Exhibits A and B) and new article 6 (section 30060 and Appendix) filed 6-12-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 6-30-80 (Register 81, No. 24).

3. Amendment of Appendix (Exhibits A and B) filed 1-4-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 11-13-84 (Register 85, No. 1).

4. Amendment of Appendix filed 3-27-89; operative 4-26-89. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-25-89 (Register 89, No. 13).

5. Amendment of Conflict of Interest Code filed 1-17-91; operative 2-16-91 (Register 91, No. 11).

6. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 4-30-2001; operative 5-30-2001. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 2-26-2001 (Register 2001, No. 18).

7. Amendment of Appendix Exhibit A filed 3-8-2004; operative 4-7-2004. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-9-2003 (Register 2004, No. 11).

8. Amendment of Appendix A filed 5-26-2005; operative 6-25-2005. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 3-17-2005 (Register 2005, No. 21).

9. Amendment filed 5-8-2025; operative 6-7-2025 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 2-26-2025 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2025, No. 19).

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1. Repealer of article 7 (sections 30075-30076) filed 3-14-88; operative 4-13-88 (Register 88, No. 13).

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History

1. Repealer of article 8 (sections 30080-30082) filed 3-14-88; operative 4-13-88 (Register 88, No. 13).

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* Established by Chapter 1201, Statutes of 1977.

History

1. Repealer of article 9 (sections 30100-30127) filed 7-17-97; operative 7-17-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 29).

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1. Repealer of article 10 (sections 30200-30227) filed 7-17-97; operative 7-17-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 29).

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§ 30300. Purpose and Scope.

Any action taken under this subpart or any other provision of these rules will not affect an institution's responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Act, regulations or CELP policies and procedures applicable to outstanding CELP loans or the institution's rights, if any, to benefits or payments that are based on the institution's prior participation in the CELP.

This subpart does not apply to:

(a) a determination that an institution fails to meet the definition of either an “institution of higher education” as defined in section 1085(b) of 20 U.S.C., or a “vocational school” as defined in section 1085(c) of 20 U.S.C.;

(b) an institution fails to meet the definition of “lender” in sections 682.200 and 683.10 of 34 C.F.R. or;

(c) of a school's loss of lender eligibility by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (USED) due to its default experience under sections 682.611 and 683.90 of 34 C.F.R.

In any such case, the CLP Official terminates the participation of the institution immediately by sending notice of such termination.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

History

1. New article 11 (sections 30300-30314) filed 11-8-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 45).

2. Editorial correction of printing error correcting article 11 heading (Register 91, No. 29).

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§ 30301. Definition of Certain Terms.

(a) Act. Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070 ff, and 42 U.S.C. 2751-2756(b).

(b) Action. Any proceeding or notification which limits, suspends or terminates the participation of an institution in the CELP, including those taken without the need of conforming to the procedures of this subpart such as a limitation, suspension, termination or other similar action taken as a result of a violation of a Consent Agreement or termination as provided in Section 30300.

(c) Applicable Laws. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to: The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; Section 69760-69779 of the California Education Code; California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (California Civil Code, Section 1788 ff); Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602 ff).

(d) Binding Arbitration. The presentation of issues to a disinterested person chosen by the parties to hear their contention and render a judgment which the institution and the California Student Aid Commission agree to honor.

(e) California Educational Loan Programs (CELP), California Guaranteed Student Loan Program and California Loans to Assist Students.

(f) CELP Official. An official of the CELP who has been delegated by the Director, California Student Aid Commission, the responsibility for initiating and pursuing action under this subpart.

(g) Consent Agreement. A voluntary agreement reached between the institution and the CELP Official which fully or partially settles the dispute(s) between the parties.

(h) Delivery. The release of CELP check to a borrower.

(i) Funds. Any money (including checks, drafts, or other instruments), any commitment to provide money, or any commitment of insurance which has been (or may be) provided under the CELP to a borrower or an institution.

(j) Hearing. The orderly presentation of arguments and evidence before a Hearing Officer.

(k) Hearing Officer. An impartial person, appointed by the Director, California Student Aid Commission, with no prior involvement with the facts giving rise to action under this subpart, who is either;

(1) an attorney who has been admitted to the practice of law in California for at least five (5) years preceding his appointment and possesses any additional qualifications established by the California State Personnel Board for the particular class involved;

(2) a person who is an arbitrator qualified by the American Arbitration Association; or

(3) any other person who meets the qualifications (other than merely testing) for the position of Administrative Law Judge for the Federal Government.

(l) Institution. An institution of higher education as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1085(b), a vocational school as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1085(c), and a lender as defined in 34 C.F.R. 682.200 and 683.10.

(m) Limitation. Imposition of conditions including remedies for past violations by the CELP Official or Hearing Officer which an institution must meet in order to continue to participate in the CELP.

(n) Notice. Written information which is intended to advise the person responsible for the administration, in a participating institution, of the CELP of a proposed action by the California Student Aid Commission in which the institution's interests are involved.

(o) Reinstatement. Allows an institution, after termination of its eligibility, to participate again in the CELP upon meeting specific conditions.

(p) Suspension. The removal of an institution's eligibility to participate in the CELP for a specified period of time or until the institution meets certain requirements.

(q) Termination. The removal of an institution's eligibility in the CELP for an indefinite period of time, but not less than 24 months.

(r) Title IV. Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

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§ 30302. Causes of Action.

(a) Limitation, suspension, or termination action may be instituted when there is any violation by an institution of applicable law, regulation, or of its school or lender agreement; any violation by an institution of limitations or of a Consent Agreement; or any form or degree of misrepresentation or fraud perpetrated by an institution or its employees in connection with the CELP or other State student financial aid programs.

(b) If the CELP official:

(1) receives information, determined by the CELP Official to be reliable, that an institution is violating any provision of applicable laws, regulations, or any applicable special arrangement, agreement, or limitation:

(2) determines that immediate action is necessary to prevent misuse of Federal or State funds; and

(3) determines that the likelihood of loss outweighs the importance of following the limitation, suspension, or termination procedures authorized in this article; the CELP Official shall, effective on the date on which a notice and statement of the basis of the action is mailed to the institution (by registered mail, return receipt requested), take emergency action consistent with section 30304 of this article. If the institution has a telecopier number which the CELP Official is able to obtain after a diligent search, the CELP Official shall, at the time of mailing, telecopy the notice and statement, without attachments, to the institution.

(c) An emergency action under this section may not exceed 30 days unless a limitation, suspension, or termination proceeding is initiated against the institution under this article before the expiration of that period, in which case the CELP Official may extend the emergency action to a point in time no later than the effective date of the limitation, suspension, or termination if the limitation, suspension, or termination is not contested, or the effective date of the decision of the CELP Official or the Hearing Officer if the limitation, suspension, or termination is contested.

(d) The CELP official shall provide the institution, if it so requests, an opportunity to show cause that the emergency action is unwarranted.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 69763(a), Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(1)(T)&(U), 1082(h) & (i) and 1094(c); and 34 C.F.R. 668.81 - 668.97.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-9-90 as an emergency; operative 2-9-90 (Register 90, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 6-11-90.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-90 order transmitted to OAL 6-8-90 and filed 7-9-90 (Register 90, No. 34).

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§ 30303. Initiation of Action.

The CELP Official begins a limitation, suspension, or termination action by sending by certified mail, (with return receipt requested) a notice advising the institution of the consequences of the action, the alleged violations on which the action is based, the effective date of the action, and of the institution's right to request a hearing (if the request is in writing and received by the CELP Official at least five (5) days before the date the action is to be effective) and of the right to present written material showing why an action should not take place.

If a hearing is requested, the CELP Official shall set the date and place of the hearing which must be at least twenty (20) days after receipt of the request. No action, other than by Consent Agreement, emergency action, or as otherwise provided in these regulations can take place until after a hearing is held and a decision reached and written notice thereof given.

If the institution does not request a hearing, but submits written material, the CELP Official shall postpone the effective date of the action until after such material is evaluated. All material must be received by the CELP Official within twenty (20) days from the date the institution notifies the California Student Aid Commission of its intention to submit data for consideration. Within thirty (30) days after the material is reviewed, the CELP Official shall notify the institution by certified mail (return receipt requested) that the action is dismissed or will be effective as of the date originally specified.

A limitation, suspension, or termination may not be effective earlier than twenty (20) days after the date on which the notice is mailed unless otherwise provided in these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763(a), Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(1)(T)&(U), 1082(h) and 1094(c); and 34 C.F.R. 668.81 - 668.97.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-9-90 as an emergency; operative 2-9-90 (Register 90, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 6-11-90.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-90 order transmitted to OAL 6-8-90 and filed 7-9-90 (Register 90, No. 34).

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§ 30304. Effect of Emergency Action.

Emergency action by the CELP Official may include,

(a) barring any further CELP processing or guarantee of loans to be made to borrowers to cover the cost of attendance at a school which is the subject of an emergency action or to be made by a lender or a school lender which is the subject of emergency action and,

(b) barring delivery, by a school which is subject of emergency action, of any checks representing CELP loans.

Emergency action does not bar disbursement or delivery of loans guaranteed, prior to the initiation of emergency action, by

(1) lender; or by

(2) a school lender subject to emergency action; or

(3) to a borrower attending a school subject to emergency action unless specific notification is made by the CELP Official to the affected party.

The failure of an institution to conform with the requirements of an emergency action may result in a limitation or termination action being taken and the automatic withdrawal of the loan guarantee on loans disbursed by a lender or school lender after the effective date of the emergency action. All applications held by any party (which are applications for CELP loans for attendance at a school against which emergency action has been taken or for a loan from a lender against which emergency action has been taken) shall be returned directly by the holder thereof to the borrower with an explanation of the action.The notice of emergency action may include a notice of commencement of a limitation, suspension, or termination proceeding under this subpart.

If emergency action ends by being converted into a limitation or termination, then the regulation applicable to limitation or termination shall apply. In any case to which an emergency action does not apply, loans not yet disbursed or delivered shall be treated in accordance with the terms of a Consent Agreement or shall be disbursed or delivered.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 69763(a), Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(1)(T)&(U), 1082(h) and 1094(c); and 34 C.F.R. 668.81 - 668.97.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-9-90 as an emergency; operative 2-9-90 (Register 90, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 6-11-90.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-90 order transmitted to OAL 6-8-90 and filed 7-9-90 (Register 90, No. 34).

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§ 30305. Effect of Suspension.

A suspension removes an institution's eligibility to participate in the CELP for a period of not longer than sixty (60) days. The suspension may be extended beyond sixty (60) days if the CELP Official and the institution agree to an extension or the CELP Official begins a limitation or termination proceeding; in which case, the suspension shall continue until the completion of the limitation or termination hearing, including the notification period and resolution of an appeal.

A suspension bars any further CELP processing or guarantee of loans to be made to borrowers to cover the cost of attending a suspended school or to be made by a suspended lender or school lender and bars delivery by a suspended school of any CELP checks. Suspension does not bar disbursement or delivery of loans guaranteed prior to the suspension by a suspended lender or school lender or by a suspended school, unless specifically so provided in the order of suspension.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

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§ 30306. Effect of Limitation.

A limitation limits, in a specified manner, the participation of an institution in the CELP by setting special conditions for continued participation in those programs. A limitation imposed by the Hearing Officer or the CELP Official may contain an expiration date, after which the limitation shall cease. The limitation may include an order directing the institution, which is subject to the limitation, to make restitution or repayment of funds. If emergency action has preceded the limitation, then the terms of the emergency action shall be converted to the terms of the limitation, as set forth in this subpart.

A limitation of a school may include a limit on the number or percentage of students enrolled in that institution who may receive CELP loans, a requirement that the school obtain a bond in a specified amount to assure its ability to meet its financial obligations to borrowers who receive CELP loans, and other reasonable limits on its participation in the programs.

A limitation of a lender, or of a school lender, may include a limit on the number or total dollar amount of CELP loans that such lender may make, purchase, or hold or lend to cover the cost of attending a particular school, and other reasonable limits on its participation in the programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

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§ 30307. Effect of Termination.

A termination ends the eligibility of an institution to participate in the CELP, bars the delivery by a terminated school of CELP loan proceeds, which shall be immediately returned to the lender, bars CGSL and CLAS Program CELP disbursements by a lender (or by a school lender) whether or not a guarantee was issued, and bars the guarantee of any CELP application submitted by a terminated lender or school lender.

If the emergency action has preceded the termination, then the terms of the emergency action shall be converted to a termination as set forth in this subpart.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

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§ 30308. Civil Penalties.

(a) The CELP Official shall determine whether to impose a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation on an institution against which a cause of action has been commenced pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(b) The CELP Official shall begin a civil penalty proceeding by sending the institution a notice by certified mail with return receipt requested. This notice shall:

(1) Inform the institution of the intent to impose civil penalties against the institution and the amount of the civil penalties, and identify the alleged violations for which the civil penalties are being imposed;

(2) Specify the proposed effective date of the civil penalties, which shall be the same date as the effective date of the limitation, suspension, or termination; and

(3) Inform the institution that the civil penalties shall not be effective on the date specified in the notice if the CELP official receives, at least five days prior to that date, a written request for a hearing or written material indicating why the civil penalties should not be imposed.

(c) If the institution does not request a hearing but submits written material, the CELP Official, after considering that material, shall notify the institution that:

(1) The civil penalties shall not be imposed; or

(2) The civil penalties shall be imposed as of a specified date, and in a specified amount.

(d) If the institution submits a timely request for a hearing, the procedure for the hearing shall be governed by the provisions of this article relating to hearings in limitation, suspension, and termination proceedings.

(e) In any event, if the institution contests the alleged violations which form the bases for the civil penalties, the imposition of the civil penalties shall be stayed until final adjudication of those alleged violations or until settlement by the parties relating to those alleged violations.

(f) In determining the amount of a civil penalty the CELP Official shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty to the gravity of the violation; the frequency and persistence of the violation; and the amount of any losses resulting from the violation.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the total amount of civil penalties, when finally determined after the exhaustion of appeals, if any, shall be subject to deduction by the California Student Aid Commission from any sums owed to the institution by the California Student Aid Commission.

(h) For the purposes of civil penalty imposition, a “violation” shall be a single violation, regardless of the number of instances of that violation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763(a) and (b), Education Code. Reference: Section 69763(b), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30308 to Section 30309, and new Section 30308 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

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§ 30309. Prehearing Conference.

The purpose of a prehearing conference is to allow the parties to settle or narrow the dispute. A prehearing conference may be convened at the request of the CELP Official, the institution, or the Hearing Officer. The scope of a prehearing conference is to discuss matters relating to the proposed action, including settlement without a hearing, or narrowing of legal or factual issues to be resolved at the hearing. A prehearing conference is not subject to any procedural requirements except as may be mutually agreed upon by the CELP Official and the institution. A prehearing conference may be held in any manner, including telephone calls or submission of written material, by the institution and the CELP Official. The Hearing Officer shall not participate in any prehearing conference.

As a result of the prehearing conference, the CELP Official and the institution may enter into a Prehearing Agreement which is a written stipulation whereby both the CELP Official and the institution stipulate, in writing and signed by both parties, to certain facts, procedures or points of law, regulation or policy and procedures. The CELP Official and the institution may enter into a written Consent Agreement which fully or partially settles the dispute between the parties. If the CELP Official and the institution enter into a written Consent Agreement which fully settles the dispute and the Consent Agreement so specifies, any pending hearing shall be cancelled. If the institution violates any of the provisions of the Consent Agreement the CELP Official may institute termination action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30309 to Section 30310, and renumbering of Section 30308 to Section 30309 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

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§ 30310. Authority and Responsibilities of the Hearing Officer.

The Hearing Officer regulates the course of the proceedings, the conduct of the parties, and takes all steps necessary to ensure a fair and impartial hearing. The Hearing Officer shall take whatever measures are appropriate to expedite the proceeding. These measures may include, but are not limited to, setting a schedule for the submission of written documents and legal memoranda and setting page limitations on the filing of any memoranda. The Hearing Officer has the authority to treat a party to the hearing, who fails to abide by the orders of the Hearing Officer, as being in non-compliance and may issue a decision without a hearing against the non-complying party. If the Hearing Officer terminates a hearing pursuant to non-compliance he/she shall cause to be delivered a written decision by certified mail (return receipt requested) within thirty (30) days after such termination.

All decisions of the Hearing Officer shall be based on findings of fact and conclusions of law. The Hearing Officer shall base the findings of fact only on evidence considered at the hearing, stipulations of the parties, and matters given official notice.

The Hearing Officer does not have the authority to issue subpoenas. However, if requested by the Hearing Officer, the Director, California Student Aid Commission shall provide available personnel from the California Student Aid Commission who have knowledge about the matters under review, and the institution shall provide available personnel who have knowledge of the matters under review for oral examination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30310 to Section 30311, and renumbering of Section 30309 to Section 30310 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

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§ 30311. Hearing on the Record and Decision.

The hearing shall take place in Sacramento, California at a place selected by the CELP Official, shall be attended by the CELP Official and the authorized representative of the institution, shall be limited to legal issues and those matters of fact to which the CELP Official and the institution have been unable to stipulate. The hearing process may be limited as agreed upon by the CELP Official, the institution, and the Hearing Officer in areas such as a restriction on the number of submissions, a hearing by telephone conference call, a review limited to the written records, or a certification by the parties to facts and issues not in dispute. The parties may enter into stipulations during the course of the hearing. Any stipulations agreed to shall be submitted to the Hearing Officer as soon as possible after the stipulation is executed. The institution may be represented by legal counsel at the hearing, but the CELP Official is under no obligation to provide such counsel. Formal rules of evidence and procedures applicable to proceedings in courts of law are not required.

There shall be no discovery proceedings under this subpart, but the parties are encouraged to exchange relevant documents or information, and the Hearing Officer shall only accept evidence that is relevant and material to the hearing. Parties may object to any evidence which they consider to be irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious.

A record shall be made of the hearing. The record of the hearing shall not be transcribed except upon request of a party. The party requesting the transcription, or seeking a copy of a transcription previously made, shall pay a reasonable fee not to exceed the actual cost thereof.

The Hearing Officer shall issue a written decision within thirty (30) days following the conclusion of the hearing except as otherwise provided in these regulations. A limitation, suspension, or termination, after the hearing, is effective on the second day following the date that a copy of the decision is mailed by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the institution or on the effective date stated in the decision, whichever is later.

The party not prevailing at the hearing shall pay the cost incurred for the employment of the Hearing Officer. If the institution must make payment of hearing expenses, said payment shall be made to the CELP Official within twenty (20) days of the decision. The CELP Official may take whatever action he/she deems appropriate, including offset and legal action, to collect the funds due from the institution. The CELP official may also collect interest on funds due, up to twelve (12) percent per annum, beginning with the date following the expiration of the twenty (20) days referred to above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763(a), Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(1)(T)&(U), 1082(h) and 1094(c); and 34 C.F.R. 668.81 - 668.97.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 30311 to section 30312, and renumbering of Section 30310 to Section 30311 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 2-9-90 as an emergency; operative 2-9-90 (Register 90, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 6-11-90.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-9-90 order transmitted to OAL 6-8-90 and filed 7-9-90 (Register 90, No. 34).

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§ 30312. Other Hearing-Related Conditions.

If an institution, to which a notice is addressed, refuses to accept such notice, the notice shall be deemed to be received by the institution on the date that the institution refuses to accept delivery of the notice from the United States Postal Service.

Action to resolve liability may include an order requiring payment by the institution to the CELP Official, or to designated recipients, of any funds that the institution improperly received, withheld, disbursed, or caused to be disbursed under the CELP.

Nothing in this subpart shall preclude or prohibit the CELP Official and the institution from entering into an agreement to submit to binding arbitration in lieu of the hearing procedures contained herein.

With the approval and the consent of the CELP Official and the institution, any time schedule specified in this subpart may be shortened or extended unless the hearing has begun. After the hearing has begun, any such changes shall be solely at the Hearing Officer's discretion.

If a decision, based upon a Consent Agreement or upon a hearing or after appeal of a hearing, requires an institution to reimburse or make any other payment to the CELP Official, the CELP Official may offset these sums against any benefits or claim due to the institution.

The California Student Aid Commission's mailings and receipts shall be evidenced by original documents received from the United States Postal Service by the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30312 to Section 30313, and renumbering of Section 30311 to Section 30312 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

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§ 30313. Appeal.

A respondent party not prevailing at a hearing may seek final administrative remedy by appealing the Hearing Officer's decision to the eleven member California Student Aid Commission. The decision of the Hearing Officer will remain in effect pending the conclusion of this final administrative review. Request for, and necessity of, appeal shall be presented in writing to the CELP Official within twenty (20) days of the respondent's receipt of the Hearing Officer's decision. The appeal may be scheduled for review by the California Student Aid Commission and the time and place for the appeal, if granted, shall be given to the appellant within sixty (60) days of receipt of the request for appeal by certified mail (return receipt requested). Effective dates of these time restrictions are established by the postmarked dates of requests for appeal.

The respondent party seeking review by appeal shall limit its presentation solely to evidence introduced into the record at the hearing, stipulations of the parties, and matters that may be judicially noticed and shall make a reasonable showing that a prejudicial procedural error was committed in the conduct of the hearing or that the Hearing Officer's decision embodies a finding or conclusion of material fact which is clearly erroneous or embodies a legal conclusion which is erroneous.

In reaching its final administrative decision, the Commission shall consider only evidence introduced into the record at the hearing, stipulations of the parties, and matters that may be judicially noticed.

The Commission's decision may affirm, modify, or reverse the Hearing Officer's decision. The appellant shall be notified of the Commission's decision by mailing a notice by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the appellant within thirty (30) days of the date the appeal was heard by the Commission.

The California Student Aid Commission's decision to grant or not grant final administrative remedy by hearing an appeal, is not subject to judicial review. If, however, the Hearing Officer's decision is upheld by the Commission, or the request for an appeal is denied, such decisions shall be subject to review in accordance with the standards for judicial review established by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30313 to Section 30314, and renumbering of Section 30312 to Section 30313 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

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§ 30314. Removal of Limitations.

The Hearing Officer or CELP Official may set time limits for the expiration of limitations. An institution may request removal of limitations imposed under these regulations twelve (12) months after the effective date of the action to limit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, removal of limitations can only be requested in those cases in which a time limit was not set by the Hearing Officer or CELP Official. The request for removal of limitations must be in writing and state and substantiate the institution has corrected the violation(s) on which the limitations were based.

The CELP Official, within sixty (60) days of receiving the request shall grant the request, deny the request, or grant the request subject to other limitations. If a request for removal of limitation is denied or causes imposition of other limitations, the institution may again request such removal six (6) months after the date of the most recent request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former Section 30314 to Section 30315, and renumbering of Section 30313 to Section 30314 filed 8-23-88; operative 9-22-88 (Register 88, No. 35).

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§ 30315. Reinstatement After Termination.

An institution whose participation has been terminated may file a request for reinstatement as an eligible institution. However, this request may not be made before the end of the twenty-fourth (24th) month after the effective date of the termination. The reinstatement request shall be in writing and shall state and substantiate that the institution has corrected the violation(s) on which its termination was based including payment in full to the CELP Official of all funds due the California Student Aid Commission, or to designated recipients, that the institution improperly received, withheld, disbursed, or caused to be disbursed, subject to independent review by the CELP Official.

The institution must meet all eligibility requirements for participation in the CELP, upon reinstatement after termination. An institution's application for reinstatement shall include an acceptable plan which indicates that its participation in the CELP will not result in further violations by it or the requirements of the programs. If a school, which is also a lender, was terminated as both a participating school and a lender, the school cannot be reinstated as a lender until it is reinstated as a participating school for a period of at least twelve (12) months.

The CELP Official will not grant reinstatement to an institution if it is owned, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by any person who has been convicted of a crime related to the abuse of any State or Federal Title IV financial aid program or if it continues to employ any individual who was shown to be an incompetent administrator during the termination proceeding or who was convicted of a crime related to the abuse of any State or Federal Title IV financial aid programs.

Within sixty (60) days of receiving a reinstatement request, the CELP Official will notify the institution in writing by certified mail (return receipt requested) of the decision to grant the request, deny the request, or grant the request subject to limitation. If a request for reinstatement is denied, the institution may again request reinstatement twelve (12) months after the date of the most recent request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1078(b)(2), 1078-2(a); 34 C.F.R. 682.401(c)(2)(ii), 683.31(c)(2)(ii); and Section 69763, Education Code.

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§ 30520. Definitions.

“Academic Year” means July 1 to June 30 inclusive. The starting date of a session shall determine the academic year in which it is included.

“Applicant” means a student currently Enrolled, or who is interested in enrolling, in a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching credential or a pupil personnel services credential at an Institution and is interested in participating in the Golden State Teacher Grant Program.

“Application” means an application submitted by a student to the Commission for a Program award.

“California Preschool Program” means a state-funded or federally funded preschool program in California, including California state preschool programs, tribal preschool programs, and Head Start programs.

“Commission” means California Student Aid Commission.

“Eligible Applicant” means a student who has submitted an Application and has been verified as eligible to participate in the Program by their Institution, including that the student has enrolled, or applied for enrollment, on or after January 1, 2020, in a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching credential or a pupil personnel services credential.

“Enrolled” means a student who has officially accepted an offer to enroll in a professional preparation program at an Institution.

“Institution” means either of the following: (1) a qualifying institution, as defined in subdivision (l) of section 69432.7 of the Education Code, that operates a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching credential or a pupil personnel services credential, as described in subdivision (a) of section 69617 of the Education Code, or an educational entity that operates a professional preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with a Main Campus Location or Administrative Entity in California, including professional preparation programs operated by local educational agencies; or (2) a private postsecondary educational institution that exclusively offers on-line courses to California residents, and otherwise meets the requirements of Education Code section 69617.5 as determined by the CTC.

“Main Campus Location or Administrative Entity” means the Institution's sole or primary teaching location, or administrative entity, the duties of which include, but are not limited to, receipt and distribution of financial aid, student enrollment or registration, and academic advising.

“Maximum Award” means either of the following:

(a) a grant payment of up to $20,000 to an Eligible Applicant Enrolled, or who has applied for enrollment, in a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching credential or pupil personnel services credential at a qualified institution as described in subdivision (a)(1) of Education Code section 69617. The maximum award may be disbursed in more than one Academic Year, as long as the total amount of funds granted to an Eligible Applicant does not exceed $20,000. The maximum award shall be based on the Cost of Attendance as defined in subsections (c) and (d).

(b) a grant payment of up to $10,000 to an Eligible Applicant Enrolled in a professional preparation program leading to a preliminary teaching credential or pupil personnel services credential at a qualified institution as described in Education Code section 69617.5. The maximum award may be disbursed in more than one Academic Year, as long as the total amount of funds granted to an Eligible Applicant does not exceed $10,000. The maximum award shall be based on the Cost of Attendance as defined in subsection (c).

(c) “Cost of Attendance” for an Eligible Applicant Enrolled in a qualifying institution, as defined in subdivision (l) of Section 69432.7 of the Education Code or as determined pursuant to Section 69617.5 of the Education Code, or a non-qualifying institution means the costs to attend the Institution as determined by the Institution for the Eligible Applicant according to federal financial aid methodology for the Academic Year.

(d) “Cost of Attendance” for an Eligible Applicant Enrolled in a teaching preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing with a Main Campus Location Or Administrative Entity in California, including professional preparation programs operated by local education agencies in California, means the program costs charged to the Eligible Applicant, tuition and any associated fees, housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses for an Academic Year. The Commission will use its Standardized Student Expense Budget to determine the Eligible Applicant's “cost of attendance.”

“Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice” means a Commission notice of an estimated award to an Applicant. The estimated award shall be conditioned upon the prospective student's submittal of a formal Application, enrollment in a professional preparation program, and verification of eligibility and award determination by the Institution.

“Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination” means an Institution notice of an estimated award to an Applicant. The estimated award shall be conditioned upon enrollment in a professional preparation program and verification of eligibility and award determination by the Institution.

“Priority School” means a California elementary or secondary school with 55 (fifty-five) percent or more of its pupils being unduplicated pupils as defined in subdivision (b) of California Education Code § 42238.02. The Commission, in coordination with the California Department of Education, shall publish a list of priority schools by April 15 of each year.

“Program” means the Golden State Teacher Grant Program as described in Education Code section 69617.

“Standardized Student Expense Budget” means the annual cost of attendance developed by the Commission as required by Education Code section 69432.9(b).

(a) A Standardized Student Expense Budget is developed for three categories of students based on where they live: students living with parents, student living on campus, and students living off campus.

(b) All three Standardized Student Expense Budgets are calculated with the following costs:

(1) Tuition and Fees (as determined based on the institutional charges for the program the student attends);

(2) Books and Supplies (determined by the Commission through the semi-annual Student Expenses and Resources Survey (SEARS) as described in subdivision (c));

(3) Food (for students living on campus, as determined based on institutional charges for the program the student attend; for all other students, as determined by the Commission through the semi-annual SEARS as described in subdivision (c));

(4) Housing (for students living on campus, as determined based on institutional charges for the program the student attend; for all other students, as determined by the Commission through the semi-annual SEARS as described in subdivision (c));

(5) Transportation (as determined by the Commission through the semi-annual SEARS as described in subdivision (c));

(6) Personal Expenses (as determined by the Commission through the semi-annual SEARS as described in subdivision (c));

(7) Child/Dependent Care (reasonable expenditures based on documentation provided by the student); and

(8) Loan Fees (for student loans borrowers, the actual or average loan origination and insurance expenses).

(c) Amounts for food, books and supplies, off-campus housing, transportation, and personal expenses are calculated by the Commission using the results of the SEARS. The SEARS is conducted on a semi-annual basis. The SEARS includes all CSU and UC campuses and a regional sampling of community colleges and private colleges and universities. For any institution with fewer than 1,500 students, all students are surveyed. For institutions with more than 1,500 students, a representative sample of 1,500 students are surveyed. In years when the SEARS is not conducted, the budget amounts for the expenses calculated based on the SEARS are adjusted based on the California Consumer Price Index.

(d) For academic year 2022-23, the current Standardized Student Expense Budget can be found at: https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/student-expense-budget. For academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25, pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c).

“Service Agreement” means an Eligible Applicant's signed certification acknowledging and agreeing to comply with the terms of this Program as defined in statute and this Article. The agreement will include the Eligible Applicant's name, contact information (including address, phone number, and email address), the name of the program the Eligible Applicant is Enrolled in, the grant amount the Eligible Applicant is deemed eligible for, and the terms and schedule of the Eligible Applicant's potential repayment obligation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New article 12.5 (sections 30520-30527) and section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. New definitions of “Applicant”, “Application”, “Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice”, “Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination” and amendments to definitions of “Eligible Applicant”, “Institution”, “Priority School”, “Maximum Award” and “Service Agreement” filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment filed 12-18-2023; operative 12-18-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (g)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30521. Application.
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§ 30521. Application.

(a) An Application to participate in the Program shall be provided by the Commission and will be available through an online portal. Commencing July 1, 2024, the Commission may establish up to three Application periods each year, consistent with subdivision (a) of Section 69617. An Applicant shall submit the Application through the online portal to the Commission no earlier than the published Application period open date and no later than Application period close date for the Academic Year for which the Applicant is applying. The Applicant shall provide the following information to the Commission:

(1) Social Security Number,

(2) Last Name, First Name and Middle Initial;

(3) Address;

(4) Date of Birth;

(5) Phone Number;

(6) Email Address;

(7) Institution, enrollment status, and professional preparation program type;

(8) The applicant's signature under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements contained in the application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the application are subject to investigation. Any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial to participate in the Program and subject to prosecution under applicable state law. The applicant authorizes the exchange of any student records and any application information between the Commission and the program in which the applicant is enrolled. The applicant shall provide documentation to verify all information provided, if requested.

(b) An Applicant shall complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or California Dream Act Application for the Academic Year for which the Applicant is applying.

(c) An Applicant may receive a Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination from Institutions listed on their FAFSA/CADAA. To receive a Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination, the Application shall be submitted to the Commission beginning September 1 for the following Academic Year, but no later than 60 days prior to the program's enrollment deadline. The Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination shall provide conditional information regarding the award amount that the student may be eligible to receive upon enrollment in a professional preparation program and verification of eligibility and award determination by the Institution.

(1) The Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination is not a requirement to be considered for a Program award. Applicants who do not need such a determination may apply up until April 1 of the Academic Year for which they are requesting a Program award.

(2) An Applicant shall update their Application consistent with subdivision (a)(7) of Section 30521 if they choose to enroll at an Institution other than what is currently listed on their Application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-9-2025; operative 1-9-2025. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (h)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30522. Applicant Priority.
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§ 30522. Applicant Priority.

Golden State Teacher Grant Awards will be prioritized by lowest to highest Student Aid Index and provided on a first-come, first-served basis to Eligible Applicants who have submitted a completed and signed Service Agreement through the 2025-26 Academic Year or until funding appropriated for the Program is exhausted, whichever comes first. If there are insufficient funds for a maximum grant award, the last grant recipient shall receive a partial award of the remaining funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment filed 1-9-2025; operative 1-9-2025. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (h)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30523. Eligibility Determination.
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§ 30523. Eligibility Determination.

(a) The Commission shall review received Applications to ensure they are complete and meet Program requirements.

(b) The Commission shall maintain an annual roster for each Institution. The roster shall identify all Applicants for each Institution, and Applicants who are ultimately determined eligible to receive a grant. Upon completing its initial evaluation of Applications, the Commission shall provide an updated roster to each Institution for which it has received Applications.

(c) The Institution shall verify an Applicant's enrollment in an eligible professional preparation program within 30 calendar days of receiving all of the Applicant's required financial aid information and updated roster from the Commission. For each verified enrollment, the Institution's financial aid office, or other appropriate personnel, shall determine the Maximum Award, which does not exceed the Applicant's financial need and Cost of Attendance.

(d) Upon the Institution's enrollment verification and determination of an award amount, the Eligible Applicant shall submit a completed and signed Service Agreement to the Commission.

(e) An Applicant who has already received the Maximum Award is ineligible for an additional award.

(f) Upon receiving an award, and through completion of the service obligation or repayment, the grant recipient shall provide notice to the Commission within 30 calendar days of any change in name or address, professional preparation program, or any other factor that may affect the grant recipient's continued eligibility for the Program.

(g) Applicants determined to be ineligible for the Program shall receive written notice of the Commission's determination within 30 calendar days of receipt of the Application.

(h) The Commission shall transmit the request for a Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination, consistent with section 30521(b) of this Article, to all Institutions indicated on the Applicant's FAFSA/CADAA. The Institution may review the request and provide a Pre-Enrollment Grant Eligibility Determination to the Applicant. The estimated award shall be conditioned upon enrollment in a professional preparation program and verification of eligibility and award determination by the Institution.

(i) An Eligible Applicant may receive a Program award for only one eligible professional preparation program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (i) filed 12-18-2023; operative 12-18-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (g)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30524. Institution Responsibilities.
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§ 30524. Institution Responsibilities.

(a) Each Institution shall designate a coordinator to manage the Institution's participation in the Program and provide the name and contact information for the coordinator to the Commission.

(b) The coordinator shall provide each Applicant for enrollment in an eligible professional preparation program, with general Program information and updates regarding the Program.

(c)(1) The coordinator shall work with the Institution's financial aid program or other Institution personnel to determine the Maximum Award for each Eligible Applicant. The Maximum Award plus any other estimated financial aid shall not exceed the Cost of Attendance. However, an award under this Article may (1) supplant subsidized or unsubsidized loans; and (2) supplant the Student Aid Index to the Eligible Applicant's award package, consistent with the Institution's financial aid packaging rules. The award amount shall be based on the Academic Year for which the Applicant applies.

(2) Institutions shall be responsible for ensuring that an Applicant who receives an award during two or more Academic Years continues to meet all eligibility requirements and that the total disbursed funds do not exceed the maximum award amount as defined in California Education Code section 69617(a)(1) and (2). A new Application for subsequent Academic Years will not be required.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (c)(2) filed 12-18-2023; operative 12-18-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (g)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 51).

5. Amendment of subsections (c)(1)-(2) filed 1-9-2025; operative 1-9-2025. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (h)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30525. Service Agreement.
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§ 30525. Service Agreement.

(a) Upon the Institution's verification that an Eligible Applicant has Enrolled in an eligible professional preparation program, and otherwise meets Program requirements, the Commission will send the Eligible Applicant an emailed notice stating that the Service Agreement is available for review and signature on the Applicant's WebGrants Account. The Eligible Applicant shall sign the Service Agreement within 30 calendar days of the date of the Commission's email notice. Except as provided in subdivision (b), failure to sign the agreement within 30 calendar days will render the Eligible Applicant ineligible for the Program.

(b) The 30-day deadline will be extended by the Commission upon a showing of good cause by the Eligible Applicant. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) the student contacted the Commission prior to the 30-day deadline requesting clarification about the information within the Service Agreement,

(2) the student is working with their Financial Aid Office to determine the correct award amount,

(3) the institution contacts the Commission on behalf of the student requesting an extension due to extenuating circumstances deemed appropriate by the institution (e.g., bereavement, injury.)

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30526. Payments.
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§ 30526. Payments.

(a) The Commission will process Golden State Teacher Grant award payments upon receipt of the signed Service Agreement. Payments made through electronic funds transfer will be made directly to the Institution. Payments made through paper warrants will be made in the Eligible Applicant's name in care of the Institution and mailed directly to the Institution.

(1) The Institution may disburse the entire award to the Eligible Applicant upon evidence of the Eligible Applicant's participation in the Institution's credential program. Any such disbursement shall be made as soon as practicable, but no longer than 30 calendar days after the Institution's receipt of the funds from the Commission.

(2) Alternatively, the Institution may disburse the award in allotments per semester or quarter, depending on the Institution's academic schedule. If the Institution disburses the grant funds in allotments, each allotment shall be disbursed to the Eligible Applicant upon evidence of the Eligible Applicant's participation in the Institution's credential program for each quarter or semester in the Academic Year in which the Eligible Applicant applied. Any such disbursement shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 30 calendar days.

(b) If an Eligible Applicant's Award for a specific Academic Year is less than the program's Maximum Award amount as defined in California Education Code section 69617(a)(1) the Eligible Applicant may receive an additional award in a subsequent Academic Year so long as the Eligible Applicant remains in compliance with all Program requirements and the total amount disbursed does not exceed the Maximum Award amount as defined in California Education Code section 69617(a)(1).

(c) If, after the Commission has disbursed grant funds to an Institution, the Eligible Applicant fails to participate in the Institution's credential program, the Institution shall return any grant funds not disbursed to the Eligible Applicant to the Commission within 30 calendar days after the Institution confirms the non-participation. For funds already disbursed, the recipient will be subject to the repayment obligations as defined in the California Education Code § 69617 and Service Agreement.

(d) The Institution is responsible for repayment of over awarded funds. The Commission may take action to cease processing future GSTG transactions to any Institution that over awards funds or fails to repay any such over awards.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 12-18-2023; operative 12-18-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (g)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 51).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 1-9-2025; operative 1-9-2025. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (h)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30527. Failure to Comply with Applicable Laws and Regulations.
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§ 30527. Failure to Comply with Applicable Laws and Regulations.

(a)(1) A grant recipient who fails to meet the service requirement and schedule for this Program, as specified in Education Code section 69617(d), shall repay to the Commission 50 or 25 percent, as applicable, of the total grant amount received for each year of nonperformance. A grant recipient who fails to obtain a preliminary teaching credential or pupil personnel services credential within six years of receiving their initial grant award shall repay to the Commission a minimum of 50 to 25 percent, as applicable, of the total grant amount received per year until the grant is repaid.

(2) A grant recipient who works at a Priority School or California Preschool Program shall not be required to repay grant funds if during his or her two or four years of service, as applicable, if the school loses its qualification as a Priority School.

(3) A grant recipient shall work at a Priority School or California Preschool Program in a position that utilizes the credential earned as a result of completing the program they were enrolled in when awarded the Golden State Teacher Grant.

(b) A school year shall be counted toward the required service requirement if a grant recipient is unable to complete the school year when any of the following occur:

(1) The grant recipient has completed at least one-half of the school year.

(2) The employer deems the grant recipient to have fulfilled contractual requirements for the school year relative to salary increases, probationary or permanent status, and retirement.

(3) The grant recipient was unable to work due to financial circumstances of the school district or California Preschool Program, including non-renewal of the employee contract for the succeeding school year.

(4) The grant recipient has a condition covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1996 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq.) or similar state law, or otherwise can demonstrate a physical or mental disability recognized by the Social Security Administration preventing them from completing their professional preparation program or service requirement.

(5) The grant recipient was called or ordered to active-duty status for more than 30 days as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States.

(6) The grant recipient's federal employment authorization is revoked.

(c) The grant recipient shall provide written email notice to the Commission at [email protected] within 30 calendar days of failing to meet Program requirements. If the grant recipient believes any of the exceptions described in subsection (b) apply, the notice shall include information and documentation to support their claim.

(d) The Commission shall have 30 calendar days to review the grant recipient's written notice and determine the grant recipient's repayment obligations, if any. If the Commission determines that repayment is required, the repayment obligation will be based on a monthly payment schedule not exceeding $5,000 per year. The first payment shall be due on the first day of the month following the grant recipient's receipt of the Commission's determination and repayment schedule.

(e) A grant recipient's failure to comply with repayment obligations may result in the Commission seeking repayment through tax refund or wage garnishment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2022 as an emergency; operative 2-10-2022 (Register 2022, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-9-2022 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Assembly Bill 181 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 52, Sec. 97) amended Education Code section 69617 to change the effective period of emergency regulations adopted pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(1). Pursuant to Education Code section 69617(g)(2), a certificate of compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2025 or the language adopted in the emergency order of 2-10-2022 will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Register 2022, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(3) and (b)(3) filed 12-18-2023; operative 12-18-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (g)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 51).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) and (b) filed 1-9-2025; operative 1-9-2025. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (h)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 2).

6. New subsection (b)(6) filed 10-14-2025; operative 10-14-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 69617(h)(3) (Register 2025, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12.5. Golden State Teacher Grant Program > § 30528. Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice.
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§ 30528. Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice.

Consistent with subdivision (f) of Education Code Section 69617, a student interested in receiving a Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice shall submit an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice.” The Commission shall provide the Pre-Enrollment Conditional Award Notice within 10 business days.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69617, Education Code. Reference: Section 69617, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-23-2023; operative 1-23-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (b)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Gov. Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 12-18-2023; operative 12-18-2023. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (g)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2023, No. 51).

3. Amendment filed 1-9-2025; operative 1-9-2025. Exempt from the APA pursuant to Education Code section 69617, subdivision (h)(3), and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12. The Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program > § 30500. General Provisions.
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§ 30500. General Provisions.

The Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program is a federal program designed to encourage individuals to become teachers. It is administered at the federal level by the United States Department of Education. The federal laws relating to this program are found in Title 20 of the United States Code, Sections 1111 through 1111h. The federal regulations relating to this program are found in Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 653. The California Student Aid Commission has received approval from the United States Department of Education to administer this program in California. There are no California statutes directly relating to this program. The regulations in this article supplement the federal laws and regulations mentioned above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111-1111h and Part 653, Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12. The Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program > § 30501. New Applicant Eligibility Criteria.
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§ 30501. New Applicant Eligibility Criteria.

The following eligibility criteria shall be used by the California Student Aid Commission for new applicants:

(a) For applicants who have completed fewer than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college:

(1) Applicants shall meet the California State residency requirements as specified in Sections 68000 through 68134 of the California Education Code.

(2) Applicants shall agree to enroll in and attend schools with teacher preparation programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(3) An applicant who receives preferential treatment because he or she intends to teach either Math or Science shall agree to pursue an undergraduate degree in that subject area and to pursue a single subject teaching credential in that subject area unless a written waiver to change to another subject area has been granted by the California Student Aid Commission.

(4) An applicant who receives preferential treatment because he or she intends to be a bilingual teacher shall agree to pursue a single subject or multiple subject teaching credential with a bilingual emphasis unless a written waiver of that requirement has been granted by the California Student Aid Commission.

(5) Applicants shall be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and shall not be in default on any state or federal educational loan or any state or federally insured educational loan unless they have made arrangements satisfactory to the California Student Aid Commission for repaying the grant or loan and have made twelve consecutive monthly payments pursuant to those arrangements.

(b) For applicants who have completed 30 or more semester units or 45 or more quarter units of college:

(1) Applicants shall meet the California State residency requirements as specified in Sections 68000 through 68134 of the California Education Code.

(2) Applicants shall be enrolled in and attending schools with teacher preparation programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(3) An applicant who receives preferential treatment because he or she intends to teach either Math or Science shall agree to pursue an undergraduate degree in that subject area and to pursue a single subject teaching credential in that subject area unless a written waiver to change to another subject area has been granted by the California Student Aid Commission.

(4) An applicant who receives preferential treatment because he or she intends to be a bilingual teacher shall agree to pursue a single subject or multiple subject teaching credential with a bilingual emphasis unless a written waiver of that requirement has been granted by the California Student Aid Commission.

(5) Applicants shall be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and shall not be in default on any state or federal educational loan or any state or federally insured educational loan unless they have made arrangements satisfactory to the California Student Aid Commission for repaying the grant or loan and have made twelve consecutive monthly payments pursuant to those arrangements.

(6) Applicants shall have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale).

(A) If the applicant is enrolled in a postsecondary institution at the time of application, the grade point average shall be based on the cumulative work attempted at that institution, unless the student has not completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units at that institution, in which case the grade point average shall be based on cumulative work attempted at all postsecondary institutions.

(B) If the applicant is not enrolled in a postsecondary institution at the time of application, the grade point average shall be based on the cumulative work attempted at all postsecondary institutions.

(7) Applicants who have completed all baccalaureate degree requirements shall be formally accepted into a fifth-year teacher preparation program beginning with the Fall term of the award year or, if formally attending a fifth-year teacher preparation program, shall be planning to continue formally in attendance during the fall term of the award year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111(a), 1111b(c), and 1111d(b), and 34 CFR 653.2(b) and 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30502. Renewal Applicant Eligibility Criteria.

The following eligibility criteria shall be used by the California Student Aid Commission for the selection of renewal scholarship applicants:

(a) Applicants shall meet the California State residency requirements as specified in Sections 68000 through 68134 of the California Education Code.

(b) Applicants shall be enrolled in and attending schools with teacher preparation programs approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(c) An applicant who received preferential treatment because he or she intends to teach either Math or Science shall agree to pursue an undergraduate degree in that subject area and to pursue a single subject teaching credential in that subject area unless a written waiver to change to another subject area has been granted by the California Student Aid Commission.

(d) An applicant who received preferential treatment because he or she intends to be a bilingual teacher shall agree to pursue a single subject or multiple subject teaching credential with a bilingual emphasis unless a written waiver of that requirement has been granted by the California Student Aid Commission.

(e) Applicants shall be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and shall not be in default on any state or federal educational loan or any state or federally insured educational loan unless they have made arrangements satisfactory to the California Student Aid Commission for repaying the grant or loan and have made twelve consecutive monthly payments pursuant to those arrangements.

(f) An applicant shall have achieved a grade point average that is equal to or greater than that required for entry into the appropriate teacher credential program at the campus that he or she is attending, provided that an applicant who has not achieved the required grade point average may nevertheless be deemed eligible for one academic year by the California Student Aid Commission if the applicant submits a written request and submits documentation showing that he or she did not achieve the required grade point average because of:

(1) Severe injury to the applicant, and/or

(2) Severe illness of the applicant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111(a), 1111b(c), 1111d(b) and 1111e(2 and 34 CFR 653.2(b) and 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30503. Appointment of Institutional Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program Coordinator.

California secondary schools and postsecondary institutions with teacher preparation programs approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing wishing to nominate students shall designate an Institutional Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program Coordinator.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30504. New Applicant Application Process.

All new applicants shall apply for a scholarship using the following procedures:

(a) For students who will graduate from high school at the end of the current academic year:

(1) Complete an application designated by the California Student Aid Commission for the Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program.

(2) File the completed application with the designated Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Coordinator at the applicant's California secondary school.

(b) For students who have graduated from high school:

(1) Complete an application designated by the California Student Aid Commission for the Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program.

(2) File the completed application with the designated Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Coordinator at a college or university with a teacher preparation program approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which college or university they will attend commencing with the fall term, and which college or university has a designated coordinator.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30505. New Applicant Nomination Process.

The Institutional Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Coordinator shall:

(a) Review each application submitted for completeness and accuracy.

(b) Review each application submitted to insure that the student meets the new applicant eligibility criteria.

(c) Select two nominees through a process established by the institution which shall take into account the following criteria:

(1) High school grade point average, General Educational Development (GED) test score, college cumulative grade point average, or any combination of these;

(2) Combined Math and Verbal scores received on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or composite scores received on the American College Test (ACT),

(3) High School class standing, and

(4) Demonstrated or expressed commitment to the teaching profession.

(d) Submit the application of the two nominees to the California Student Aid Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30506. New Applicant Scoring Process Used by the California Student Aid Commission.

Applications of nominees received by the California Student Aid Commission shall be scored in the following manner:

(a) For an applicant who has completed fewer than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college the score shall be computed using one of the following formulas:

[Reviewed image transcription; source wording retained.]
Score = {Overall high school grade point average X 100} + {Combined Math & Verbal score on Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) / 10,000}

or

Score = {Overall high school grade point average X 100} + {Composite score on the American College Test converted to an equivalent SAT score / 10,000}
​

(b) For an applicant who has completed 30 or more semester units or 45 or more quarter units of college, the score shall be computed using one of the following formulas:

[Reviewed image transcription; source wording retained.]
First formula, transcribed by regions to preserve ambiguous source wording:
Score = {left brace text below} + {right brace numerator below / 10,000}
Left brace, line breaks as displayed:
Overall actual or
imputed college X 100
Overall high school
grade point average
Right brace numerator, line breaks as displayed:
Combined Math & Verbal
score on Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT)
to an equivalent

or

Second formula, transcribed by regions:
Score = {left brace text below} + {right brace numerator below / 10,000}
Left brace, line breaks as displayed:
Overall actual or
imputed college X 100
grade point average
Right brace numerator, line breaks as displayed:
Composite
score on the American
College Test converted
to an equivalent
SAT score
​

In subsection (B) of this section, “imputed college grade point average” means a number provided by an institution when that institution does not calculate actual grade point averages. The institution shall submit documentation showing that the imputed college grade point average is statistically valid. An imputed college grade point average shall be used only when there is no actual college grade point average.

In this section “equivalent SAT score” means composite ACT score multiplied by 44.4444. An equivalent SAT score shall be computed only when there is no actual SAT score.

Grade point average shall be computed based on 4.0 as the maximum.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30507. New Applicant Ranking Process Used by the California Student Aid Commission.

(a) Nominees shall be placed into one of the two following categories:

(1) Applicants who have completed fewer than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college; or

(2) Applicants who have completed 30 or more semester units or 45 or more quarter units of college.

(b) Within each category, nominees shall be ranked in descending order by score (highest first).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30508. New Applicant Selection Process Used by the California Student Aid Commission.

From the two ranking lists nominees shall be selected in order by rank, highest first, in a manner designed to use all currently available funds and to insure that there are funds for each selected individual during that individual's entire projected period of renewal eligibility.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12. The Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program > § 30509. Renewal Applicant Application Process and Selection Process.
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§ 30509. Renewal Applicant Application Process and Selection Process.

Each renewal applicant shall submit a completed application to the California Student Aid Commission.

All eligible renewal applicants shall be selected for the next year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111d(b) and 34 CFR 653.32(a).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12. The Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program > § 30510. Preferential Treatment for New Applicants Who Agree to Pursue Teaching Careers in the Areas of Math, Science, or Bilingual Education.
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§ 30510. Preferential Treatment for New Applicants Who Agree to Pursue Teaching Careers in the Areas of Math, Science, or Bilingual Education.

If applications received by the California Student Aid Commission from new applicants (nominees) exceed the number of available scholarships for new applicants, the names of individual applicants (nominees) who agree to pursue teaching careers in the areas of Math, Science, or Bilingual Education shall be moved to the tops of the two selection lists, shall be ranked there by score, and shall be selected first, provided that no more than 75% of the scholarships awarded for that year shall be awarded to applicants (nominees) who receive preference. If 75% of the scholarships awarded are awarded to applicants (nominees) who receive preference, then the two ranking lists shall be re-sorted by score, and the remaining 25% of the scholarships shall be awarded without regard to preference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111b(c) and 34 CFR 653.32(b).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 12. The Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program > § 30511. Financial Awards Limited to Four Academic Years.
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§ 30511. Financial Awards Limited to Four Academic Years.

A selected scholar shall receive financial awards only during his or her sophomore, junior, senior, and/or fifth year of study. A student entering the program as a freshman shall start receiving financial awards during his or her renewal year if renewal eligibility is maintained and if funds are available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111c(a) and 34 CFR 653.21(a)(2).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30512. Equivalency of GED Test Scores.

A General Educational Development (GED) average standard test score of 62 or higher shall be deemed to be equivalent to ranking in the top 10% of the high school graduates of the nation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 34 CFR 653.30(c)(2).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30513. Appeal Procedures for Applicants and Scholars.

A scholar or an applicant may appeal any adverse determination by the California Student Aid Commission in the following manner:

(a) Provide a written notice of appeal which includes a concise statement of the action which is being challenged;

(b) Mail the notice of appeal postmarked within 20 calendar days following the date appearing on the letter being appealed; and

(c) Pursue appeals before the following individuals or entities, in the order presented:

(1) Program Coordinator, California Student Aid Commission,

(2) Deputy Director of Grants, California Student Aid Commission,

(3) Executive Director, California Student Aid Commission; and

(4) The California Student Aid Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 34 CFR 653.40(c)(2).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30514. Prorating Repayment According to Fraction of Teaching Obligation Not Completed.

(a) The principal amount a scholar shall repay for failure to fulfill the teaching obligation for a particular award year is determined by the following formula:

Years of teaching

obligation for that
award year not				
completed	x	Scholarship amount	=	Scholarship amount

Total years of
teaching obligation for that award year		for that award year		to be repaid for that award year

						

(b) The definition of a teaching year shall be the same as that used by the school or school district in which the scholar teaches.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111f and 34 CFR 653.42(a)(1).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30515. Collection Costs.

Collection costs shall include attorney fees, court filing fees, fees for service of process, and telephone and mail costs directly incurred in the collection effort.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 20 U.S.C. 1111f and 34 CFR 652.42(a)(3).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30516. Alteration of Repayment Schedule When Scholar's Financial Condition Warrants.

The California Student Aid Commission shall determine whether to reduce the amount of the required periodic payments for a scholar who does the following, in writing, at any time during the repayment process:

(a) Asks for a reduction of the periodic payment to a specified amount; and

(b) Asks for the payment reduction for a specified period of time, indicating the date of the commencement of the payment of the reduced amount and the date when it will return to its set amount; and

(c) Explains the reason for and provides appropriate documentation of a financial hardship; and

(d) Agrees to make supplemental payments after the lower payment period to complete repayment within the time specified by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 34 CFR 653.42(d)(2)(ii).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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§ 30517. Documentation Required for Claim That Repayment Obligation Is Temporarily Suspended.

A recipient who is required to repay a scholarship shall not be considered in violation of the repayment provisions as long as the recipient:

(a) Is engaging in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher education and provides the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) with verification of full-time enrollment from the institution;

(b) Is serving, not in excess of three years, on active duty as a member of the armed services of the United States and provides the California Student Aid Commission with a letter from the commanding officer certifying the date of entry and expiration of active obligated service;

(c) Is temporarily totally disabled, for a period not to exceed three years, as established by sworn affidavit of a qualified physician;

(d) Is unable to secure employment for a period not to exceed twelve months by reason of the care required by a spouse who is disabled as established by sworn affidavit of a qualified physician;

(e) Is seeking and unable to find full-time employment for a single period not to exceed twelve months as established by sworn affidavit of the scholar; or,

(f) Is unable to satisfy the terms of the repayment schedule established by the California Student Aid Commission and is also seeking and unable to find full-time employment as a teacher in a public or private non-profit pre-school, elementary school, or secondary school, or in a public or private nonprofit pre-school, elementary, or secondary education program for a single period not to exceed 27 months as established by the sworn affidavit of the scholar.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69741 and 69742, Education Code. Reference: 34 CFR 653.42(h).

History

1. New section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-13-89 (Register 88, No. 53).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 13. The California Teacher Shortage Loan Assumption Program [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 4, Ch. 1, Art. 13, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 13 (sections 30600-30607) filed 2-16-88; operative 2-16-88 (Register 88, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14.5. National Guard Assumption Program of Loans for Education > § 30710. Definitions.
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§ 30710. Definitions.

(a) “Contingency operation” means the current Iraq or Afghanistan operations, the Gulf War; or other operations or national emergencies, as declared by the President or Congress.

(b) “Half-time basis” means half-time enrollment at an institution of higher education.

(c) “Institution of higher education” means a post-secondary educational institution that has a location in California.

(d) “Program” means the National Guard Assumption Program of Loans for Education established in Article 12.5 (commencing with Section 69750) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code and as set forth in this Article.

(e) “Program participant” means a person who has a loan assumption agreement signed by both the person and the Commission.

(f) “Qualified vocational diploma program” means an educational program as defined in Section 94746 of the Education Code, with a location in California, having all of the following characteristics:

(1) The educational program consists of a job-training program or other instruction, training, or education that the institution represents will lead to, fit, or prepare students for employment in any occupation.

(2) The program is offered to students who do not possess a bachelor's or graduate degree in the field of training.

(3) Students who complete all or a portion of the program are awarded a diploma, certificate, or occupational associate degree.

(g) “Qualifying member” means a person, as defined in Section 66025.6(a) of the Education Code, who:

(1) has residence, pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 68060) of Chapter 1, part 41, Division 5, Title 3 of the Education Code, in this state for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application to the program or any loan assumption payment;

(2) is currently an active member of, and has satisfactorily served for at least one year in the California National Guard, the State Military Reserve or the Naval Militia, and maintains satisfactory service throughout the period that his or her student loan payments are assumed through the program; and

(3) has completed a baccalaureate degree, or is currently enrolled and in good standing in a program of undergraduate instruction, on at least a half-time basis, at an institution of higher education, or is enrolled in or has completed a program of instruction in a qualified vocational diploma program where enrollment qualifies a student for participation in the Federal Family Education Loan Program or any loan program approved by the Commission, or is on an academic leave of absence from such undergraduate or vocational diploma program pursuant to Section 66025.6(b).

(h) “Satisfactory service” means satisfactory performance as defined by the statewide Office of the Adjutant General.

(i) “Academic year” means a period of time as defined by institutions of higher education or qualified vocational diploma programs attended by the participant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.6, 69750, 69750.5, 69750.7, 69751.2 and 94746, Education Code.

History

1. New article 14.5 (sections 30710-30718) and section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30711. Application to Participate in the Program.

(a) Applications to participate in the program shall be submitted to the Office of the Adjutant General. The application shall include the following information regarding the applicant:

(1) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(2) Social Security number;

(3) Address and telephone number;

(4) Date of birth;

(5) Ethnicity;

(6) Gender;

(7) E-mail address, if available;

(8) a copy of the federal Student Aid Report (SAR) generated by the United States Department of Education based upon the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for the academic year in which the applicant applies to the program. Verification of information provided in the FAFSA and used to calculate the EFC may be requested by the Commission as necessary. Failure to provide verification in a timely manner, if requested, may result in disqualification from consideration for the program;

(9) identification of membership in specific eligible military unit under the California National Guard;

(10) name of institution of higher education or qualified vocational diploma program in which applicant is or was enrolled within California, or from which the applicant is on academic leave of absence, and the institution's six-digit Federal school code;

(11) a copy of active duty orders, if any;

(12) written verification from an institution of higher education that the applicant is enrolled on at least a half-time basis or is on academic leave of absence, or proof of completion of a baccalaureate degree, or written verification from a qualified vocational diploma program that the applicant is enrolled or on academic leave of absence, or proof that the applicant has completed the program;

(13) certification from the Office of the Adjutant General that the applicant has agreed to enlist, reenlist, or in the case of officers has committed to serve in the National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia; and

(14) The name of lender(s), loan identification number(s), and current balance(s) of a loan or loans the applicant has received, or has been approved to receive, in order to meet the costs of obtaining an undergraduate degree at an institution of higher education or to complete a qualified vocational diploma program, under one or more of the following designated loan programs:

(i) the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1071 et seq.);

(ii) the Federal Direct Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1087b et seq.);

(iii) any loan program approved by the Commission on a case by case basis but not including lines of credit, home equity loans, credit card debt, and other general consumer loans, business loans, personal loans, or mortgages.

(b) The application shall state that by signing, the applicant agrees that, if requested, the applicant will provide information or documentation to verify the accuracy of the information included in the application, and the applicant understands that failure to provide accurate and complete information as requested may result in disqualification from the program and loss of program benefits. The application shall be dated and signed by the student under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.6, 69750, 69750.3, 69751.2 and 69751.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30712. Nominations by the Office of the Adjutant General.

The Office of the Adjutant General may nominate any applicant who has submitted an application to participate in the program that meets the requirements of Section 30711 by submitting all of the following information to the Commission:

(a) the applicant's complete application, including the applicant's SAR;

(b) the Office of the Adjutant General's certification that the applicant has agreed to enlist, reenlist, or in the case of officers, has committed to serve in the National Guard, the state Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia; and

(c) the Office of the Adjutant General's certification of the applicant's active duty status corresponding to the scoring categories established in Section 30714(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.6(c), 69750.3 and 69751.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30713. Award Process.

The Commission shall select program participants from among the applicants who are nominated pursuant to Section 30712. If the maximum allocation of warrants authorized for that year is not exhausted after the selection process is completed, the Commission may continue to accept nominations and select program participants based on the date the nominations are received by the Commission. The Commission may continue to select participants until the maximum allocation is reached.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Section 69751.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30714. Applicant Priority.

(a) If the Commission determines in any fiscal year that the funding for the program is insufficient to allow the Commission to enter into loan assumption agreements with all eligible applicants who are nominated, the Commission shall select applicants for participation in the program by giving priority to:

(1) Individuals who are financially needy, as indicated by a household income and asset level that is at or below the maximum established in Education Code Section 69432.7 for participants in the Cal Grant A program; and

(2) Individuals who have been called to full-time active military duty.

(b) In implementing the priority established in subsection (a), the Commission shall award points to individuals determined by the Commission to be financially needy and who have been called to active duty, based on the highest point category that the applicant qualifies under, as follows:

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE	POINTS

An enlisted California National Guard member who has served or is currently serving on federal active duty under Title 10 or Title 32, U.S.C. for a period of not less than 11 consecutive months under a contingency operation	76
A commissioned officer or warrant officer of the California National Guard who has served or is serving on federal active duty under Title 10 or Title 32, U.S.C. for a period of not less than 11 consecutive months under a contingency operation.	70
An enlisted California National Guard member who has served or is currently serving on federal active duty under Title 10 or Title 32, U.S.C. for a period of not less than 5 consecutive months under a contingency operation.	66
A commissioned officer or warrant officer of the California National Guard who has served or is serving on federal active duty under Title 10 or Title 32, U.S.C. for a period of not less than 5 consecutive months under a contingency operation.	60
Any California National Guard, State Military Reserve or Naval Militia member, enlisted or officer, who has served on State Active Duty pursuant to Military and Veterans Code § 143 or § 146 for no less than 30 consecutive days.	56
Any current member of the California National Guard, State Military Reserve or Naval Militia who is satisfactorily attending unit drill and training assemblies.	50

(c) The Commission will select nominees with the highest number of points until the authorized funding is exhausted. In the case of a tie in the number of points, the Commission will select nominees based on the earliest date of receipt of the nomination by the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69432.7 and 69751.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30715. Loan Assumption Agreements.

(a) The Commission shall provide a loan assumption agreement to each nominated applicant selected by the Commission to be a program participant. The loan assumption agreement shall be effective when both the program participant and the Commission have signed the agreement.

(b) The loan assumption agreement shall include the following:

(1) The program participant shall agree to:

(i) maintain satisfactory service in the California National Guard, State Military Reserve or the Naval Militia throughout the period that he or she participates in the program;

(ii) be enrolled in an institution of higher education, on at least a half-time basis each academic term, or in a qualified vocational diploma program, and in good standing in such institution or program, through completion of academic requirements for a baccalaureate degree or completion of the vocational diploma program. If participant has completed a baccalaureate degree or vocational diploma program or completes a baccalaureate degree or vocational diploma program during the term of the agreement, he or she is not required to maintain enrollment for the remaining qualifying year(s) of service to receive loan assumption benefits. Participants called to active duty who are on academic leave of absence are not required to be enrolled during the term of such leave;

(iii) provide four consecutive years of satisfactory service in the National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia;

(iv) authorize the institution of higher education or qualified vocational diploma program in which the applicant is enrolled or on academic leave of absence, or where the applicant completed a baccalaureate degree or vocational diploma program, the Office of the Adjutant General, and lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement;

(v) provide information required by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement; and (vi) comply with all applicable laws and regulations applicable to the program.

(2) The Commission shall agree that:

(i) upon receipt of information required by Section 30716, including the certification of the Office of the Adjutant General that the program participant has completed one year of service or in the case of a participant who is eligible because he or she has agreed to reenlist or an officer who has committed to serve one year of additional service, as a qualifying member within the meaning of Section 66025.6 of the Education Code, the Commission shall assume, subject to the requirements of Section 69750.7 of the Education Code, up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) of the outstanding loan liability related to undergraduate or qualifying vocational training of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs;

(ii) upon receipt of the information required by Section 30716, including certification by the Office of the Adjutant General that the program participant has completed two consecutive years of service or in the case of a participant who is eligible because he or she has agreed to reenlist or an officer who has committed to serve two consecutive years of additional service, as a qualifying member within the meaning of Section 66025.6 of the Education Code, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of Section 69750.7 of the Education Code, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding loan liability related to undergraduate or qualifying vocational training of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000); and

(iii) upon receipt of the information required by Section 30716, including certification by the Office of the Adjutant General that the program participant has completed three consecutive years of service or in the case of a participant who is eligible because he or she has agreed to reenlist or an officer who has committed to serve three consecutive years of additional service, as a qualifying member within the meaning of Section 66025.6 of the Education Code, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of Section 69750.7 of the Education Code, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the loan outstanding liability related to undergraduate or qualifying vocational training of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to eight thousand dollars ($8,000).

(iv) upon receipt of the information required by Section 30716, including certification by the Office of the Adjutant General that the program participant has completed four consecutive years of service or in the case of a participant who is eligible because he or she has agreed to reenlist or an officer who has committed to serve four consecutive years of additional service, as a qualifying member within the meaning of Section 66025.6 of the Education Code, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of Section 69750.7 of the Education Code, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the loan outstanding liability related to undergraduate or qualifying vocational training of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to eleven thousand dollars ($11,000).

(c) The term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more than ten (10) years from the date signed by the program participant and the Commission.

(d) The loan assumption agreement shall constitute a conditional warrant that may be redeemed with the Commission as specified in Section 30716.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.6, 69750.3, 69750.5 and 69750.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30716. Loan Payments.

(a) A program participant may redeem the conditional warrant and the Commission shall make loan payments, pursuant to the loan assumption agreement and as provided in subsection (b), when the Commission has received the following information for each qualifying year of service for which payment is to be made:

(1) from each lending institution, for each loan that qualifies for the assumption under the program and the loan assumption agreement:

(i) program participant's name and social security number;

(ii) account number;

(iii) interest rate;

(iv) disbursement date;

(v) payoff amount as of June 30;

(vi) lending institution/servicer name;

(vii) lending institution/servicer eight-digit identification code;

(viii) address to which payment is to be sent;

(ix) a signature of the lending institution official under penalty of perjury of the laws of the state of California certifying that this loan information is correct;

(x) printed name, telephone number and email address of the lending institution official;

(2) certification from the Office of the Adjutant General that the program participant completed the year of satisfactory service required for a loan assumption payment to be made;

(3) verification from the institution of higher education or qualified vocational diploma program, of enrollment status or of academic leave of absence for the academic year corresponding with the year of military service or verification that participant has completed the vocational diploma program or a baccalaureate degree. Such verification is not required of participants who had completed their baccalaureate degree or vocational diploma program prior to acceptance as a participant in the program and submitted verification of completion with their application to the program pursuant to Section 30711.

(b) Loan payments made by the Commission shall be made by lump-sum payment to the lender, to be applied directly to the principal balance, if not otherwise prohibited by applicable law or by the terms of the loan agreement between the program participant and the lender. Payments shall first be made toward qualifying loans with the highest interest rates. The program participant shall continue to make payments as required under the terms of the loans to avoid defaulting on those loans, until notified by the lenders or loan servicers that the loans are paid in full.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69750.5 and 69750.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30717. Failure to Comply with the Loan Assumption Agreement.

(a) A program participant who fails to comply with the terms of the loan assumption agreement shall be withdrawn from the program. Failure to comply includes but is not limited to failing to complete one of the four consecutive years of military service, or to maintain the required enrollment in an institution of higher education or vocational diploma program, unless the participant was on academic leave of absence for active duty or completed a baccalaureate degree or the vocational diploma program. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(b) A program participant who is entitled to an academic leave of absence because he or she is on active duty, pursuant to Section 66025.6 of the Education Code, shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on these loans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.6, 69750.3, 69750.7 and 69751, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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§ 30718. Development of Projections for Funding Purposes.

The Commission shall use the number of active program participants at the end of each year and their application dates and number of years in the program to project the funding level required to provide loan payments under the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69751, Education Code. Reference: Section 69751(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-23-2007; operative 4-23-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 17).

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Attachment A.2

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CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
P.O. Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029
ASSUMPTION PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR EDUCATION (APLE)
LOAN ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT AY 2xxx-xx - Effec 1/1/09

NAME: ____________________
TEACHING SERVICE AREA: ____________________

I, the undersigned APLE participant, understand and agree to the following:

SECTION I - COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
I must:
1. Maintain enrollment in an approved eligible institution and maintain satisfactory progress in either an academic program leading to a baccalaureate degree or a program of professional teacher preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); and
2. Maintain a minimum of half-time enrollment in baccalaureate or credential coursework per academic term, as defined by my institution; and
3. Complete coursework and training necessary to obtain an initial teaching credential other than an emergency credential which requires receipt of a baccalaureate degree and completion of a CTC approved program of professional teacher preparation which includes a student teaching requirement and authorizes service for kindergarten through 12th grade.
NOTE: My initial teaching credential is a preliminary or clear multiple or single subject teaching credential unless I have agreed to provide teaching service in reading or special education. If I have agreed to provide teaching service in special education or reading, my initial teaching credential is a specialist credential in special education or in reading.

SECTION II - EDUCATIONAL LOAN OBLIGATION
I must:
1. Report all outstanding educational loans to the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) prior to receiving payment.
2. Comply with all student loan repayment obligations and continue making scheduled payments on student loan(s) until notified by my lender that the loan is paid in full. I understand that an APLE loan assumption payment will not cancel or replace any scheduled student loan payment.
3. Provide written notification to the Commission within 10 days of any change in the status of my student loans, including notice of default and the sale, transfer or consolidation of my student loans to another lender or servicer.
4. Be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and not be in default on any student loan.

SECTION III - LOAN ASSUMPTION BENEFITS
I understand that in order to qualify and receive the full APLE benefits I must:
1. Obtain an initial teaching credential and provide four full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four (4) full-time academic consecutive, or its equivalent, school years in the teaching service area in an eligible California school listed at the top of this Agreement.
2. Begin the first school year of eligible teaching service in kindergarten through 12th grade in a eligible California school within 36 months from the date I obtain my initial teaching credential.
3. The term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more then 10 years from the date signed by me and accepted by the Commission.

SECTION III - LOAN ASSUMPTION BENEFITS (CONT.)
4. Loans eligible for loan assumption payments are educational loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Section 1071, et seq.) and any educational loan approved by the Commission.
5. The Employment and Loan Verification Forms must be forwarded to the appropriate officials for completion and submission to the Commission. The forms must be returned by the deadline to qualify for benefits.
If I fail to meet a deadline, I may be withdrawn from the program.
I agree to allow the Commission to change my teaching service area, if it is determined that it is necessary to make me eligible for a benefit loan assumption payment on my eligible education loan.
6. Educational loans obtained for coursework other than a baccalaureate degree and an initial teaching credential are not eligible for assumption under the APLE.
7. Depending on my June 30th outstanding loan balance each year and the state budget*, the Commission will issue loan assumption payments directly to lender(s)/servicer(s) as follows:
- Up to $2,000** after completing my first school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent teaching service.
- Up to $3,000** after completing my second consecutive school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent teaching service.
- Up to $3,000** after completing my third consecutive school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent teaching service.
- Up to $3,000** after completing my fourth consecutive school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent teaching service.
8. Loans which are eligible for total or partial cancellation under state or federal provisions will never be eligible for assumption under the APLE even if I do not apply for the cancellation benefits or do not qualify for the benefits during subsequent years of eligible teaching service.
9. If the Commission determines that any loan assumption payment was authorized based on misleading or incorrect information, I must reimburse such payment to the Commission.

SECTION IV - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
I must:
1. A pre-approved leave of absence (LOA) may be authorized by the Commission should you encounter difficulties with program requirements. Qualified LOA's are outlined in CEC 69613 and 69613.6.
2. Respond to all communications and requests from the Commission within the time indicated or I may be withdrawn from APLE.
3. Comply with any procedures deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, all conditions cited in this Agreement and all applicable rules and regulations. If I fail to comply, this Agreement will become invalid and I will be withdrawn as a participant.

**$1,000 of additional loan assumption benefits per year may be provided if I teach mathematics, science (grades 7-12), or special education subject areas in a school ranked in the lowest 60th percentile of the A.P.I. If I teach in these subject areas in a school ranked in the lowest 20th percentile of the A.P.I. I may be eligible for an additional $1,000 after each year of service, up to four years.
*APPROPRIATIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON APPROVED CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACTS

BY MY SIGNATURE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION
Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
**Social Security Number: ____________________ Telephone Number: ____________________
E-mail Address: ____________________ Mailing Address: ____________________
City: ____________________ State: ____________________ Zip Code: ____________________
G-243 - Effec 1/1/09
**Please see attached State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number
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Attachment A.3

State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number

State as well as federal law protects the individual's right to privacy in information pertaining to oneself. The State of California IPA of 1977 requires that the following information be provided to applicants for financial aid who are asked to supply information about them. The principal purpose for requesting information on this form is to determine your eligibility for financial aid. Maintenance of this information is authorized by the Commission policy and the policies of the postsecondary institutions to which you are applying for aid. Furnishing information requested on this form is mandatory. Failure to provide such information will delay and may even prevent your receipt of financial assistance. Information furnished on this form may be transmitted to the state and federal governments if required by law. Individuals have the right of access to records established from information furnished on this form as it pertains to them. The official's responsible for maintaining the information contained on this form is the Executive Director of the Commission and the financial aid administrators at the institutions to which you are applying for financial aid.

The Social Security Number is used to verify your identity under record-keeping systems established prior to January 1, 1975, pursuant to authority of the Commission. The California State University and the California Community Colleges contained in Title 5, California Administrative Code Section 41201, and authority of the Regents of the University of California under Article IX, Section 9 of the California Constitution.

The Commission and California public postsecondary education institutions, in compliance with federal statutes and the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in any of the policies, procedures, or practices. Inquiries regarding these equal opportunity policies may be directed to the Commission and to their financial aid office of the school or college to which you are applying for aid.

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Attachment B.2

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CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
P.O. Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029
ASSUMPTION PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR EDUCATION (APLE)
LOAN ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT – Credential Teachers
NAME: ____________________ School Name: ____________________
TEACHING SERVICE AREA: ____________________
I, the undersigned APLE participant, understand and agree to the following:

SECTION I - TEACHING REQUIREMENTS
I must:
1. Credentialed teacher must possess and maintain a clear multiple subject or single subject teaching credential or level II education specialist credential in California.
2. Maintain full-time, or part-time equivalent, eligible teaching service in a California public school that is ranked in the lowest 2 deciles on the Academic Performance Index (API).
3. Not be a previous participant in the Assumption Program of Loans For Education.
3. Provide eligible teaching service for four full-time, or the part-time equivalent for four (4) consecutive school years at an eligible school that is ranked in the lowest 20% of the Academic Performance Index.

SECTION II - EDUCATIONAL LOAN OBLIGATION
I must:
1. Report all outstanding educational loans to the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) prior to receiving payment.
2. Comply with all student loan repayment obligations and continue making scheduled payments on student loan(s) until notified by my lender that the loan is paid in full. I understand that an APLE loan assumption payment will not cancel or replace any scheduled student loan payments.
3. Provide written notification to the Commission within 10 days of any change in the status of my student loans, including notice of default and the sale, transfer or consolidation of my student loans to another lender or servicer.
4. Be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and not be in default on any student loan.

SECTION III - LOAN ASSUMPTION BENEFITS
I understand that in order to qualify & receive the full APLE benefits
I must:
1. Provide eligible full-time, or its equivalent on a part-time basis, teaching service in a California public school for four (4) consecutive, or its equivalent school years in a California public school ranked in the lowest 2 deciles of the A.P.I.
(Previous credential teaching service does not apply.)
2. Acknowledge the term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more than 10 years from the date signed by me and accepted by the Commission.
3. Acknowledge loans eligible for loan assumption payments are educational loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Section 1071, et seq.) and any educational loan approved by the Commission.

SECTION III - LOAN ASSUMPTION BENEFITS (CONT.)
4. The Employment and Loan Verification Form(s) must be forwarded to the appropriate officials for completion and submission to the Commission. The forms must be returned by the deadline to qualify for benefits. If I fail to meet a deadline, I will be withdrawn from the program.
5. Educational loans obtained for coursework other than a baccalaureate degree and an initial teaching credential are not eligible for assumption under the APLE.
6. Depending on my June 30th outstanding loan balance each year and the state budget*, the Commission may issue loan assumption payments directly to lender(s)/servicer(s) as follows.
- Up to $2,000** after completing my first school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent, teaching service.
- Up to $3,000** after completing my second consecutive school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent, teaching service.
- Up to $3,000** after completing my third consecutive school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent, teaching service.
- Up to $3,000** after completing my fourth consecutive school year of eligible full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent, teaching service.
7. Loans which are eligible for total or partial cancellation under state or federal provisions will never be eligible for assumption under the APLE even if I do not apply for the cancellation benefits or do not qualify for the benefits during subsequent years of eligible teaching service.
8. If the Commission determines that any loan assumption payment was authorized based on misleading or incorrect information, I must reimburse such payment to the Commission.

SECTION IV - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
I must:
1. Respond to all communications and requests from the Commission within the time indicated or I may be withdrawn from APLE.
2. A pre-approved leave of absence (LOA) may be authorized by the Commission should you encounter difficulties with program requirements. Qualified LOA's are outlined in CEC 69613.6
3. Comply with any procedures deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, all conditions cited in this Agreement and all applicable rules and regulations. If I fail to comply, this Agreement will become invalid and I will be withdrawn as a participant.

**$1,000 of additional loan assumption benefits per year may be provided if I teach mathematics, science (grades 7-12), or special education in a school ranked in the lowest 60th percentile of the A.P.I.
If I teach in these subject areas in a school ranked in the lowest 20th percentile of the A.P.I. I may be eligible for an additional $1,000 after each year of service, up to four years.
* ** FUNDING APPROPRIATIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON APPROVED CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACTS.
*** Please see attached State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number

BY MY SIGNATURE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
***Social Security Number: ____________________ Telephone Number: ____________________
E-mail Address: ____________________ Mailing Address: ____________________
City: ____________________ State: ____________________ Zip Code: ____________________
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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment B.3
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53E0EF134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:00:58.579508+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment B.3

State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number

State as well as federal law protects the individual's right to privacy in information pertaining to oneself. The State of California IPA of 1977 requires that the following information be provided to applicants for financial aid who are asked to supply information about them. The principal purpose for requesting information on this form is to determine your eligibility for financial aid. Maintenance of this information is authorized by the Commission policy and the policies of the postsecondary institutions to which you are applying for aid. Furnishing information requested on this form is mandatory. Failure to provide such information will delay and may even prevent your receipt of financial assistance. Information furnished on this form may be transmitted to the state and federal governments if required by law. Individuals have the right of access to records established from information furnished on this form as it pertains to them. The official's responsible for maintaining the information contained on this form is the Executive Director of the Commission and the financial aid administrators at their institutions to which you are applying for financial aid.

The Social Security Number is used to verify your identity under record-keeping systems established prior to January 1, 1975, pursuant to authority of the Commission. The California State University and the California Community Colleges contained in Title 5, California Administrative Code Section 41201, and authority of the Regents of the University of California under Article IX, Section 9 of the California Constitution.

The Commission and California public postsecondary education institutions, in compliance with federal statutes and the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in any of the policies, procedures, or practices. Inquiries regarding these equal opportunity policies may be directed to the Commission and to the financial aid office of the school or college to which you are applying for aid.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment C.2
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53E471834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-19T02:06:58.235102+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment C.2

[Reviewed image transcription; source wording retained.]
CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
P.O. Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029
ASSUMPTION PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR EDUCATION (APLE) FOR DISTRICT INTERNS
LOAN ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT - EFFECTIVE 01-01-09
NAME: ____________________
TEACHING SERVICE AREA: ____________________ *Social Security Number: ____________________

SECTION I - TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
I must:
1. Maintain satisfactory progress in an approved participating APLE for District Interns Program that provides a program of professional teacher preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
2. Complete training necessary to obtain an initial teaching credential (other than an emergency credential) that requires receipt of a baccalaureate degree and completion of a CTC approved program of professional teacher preparation and authorizes service for kindergarten through 12th grade.

SECTION II - EDUCATIONAL LOAN OBLIGATION
I must:
1. Report all outstanding educational loans to the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) prior to receiving payment.
2. Comply with all student loan repayment obligations and continue making scheduled payments on student loan(s) until notified by my lender that the loan is paid in full. I understand that an APLE loan assumption payment will not cancel or replace any scheduled student loan payments.
3. Provide written notification to the Commission within 10 days of any change in the status of my student loans, including notice of default and the sale, transfer or consolidation of my student loans to another lender or servicer.
4. Be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and not be in default on any student loan.

SECTION III - LOAN ASSUMPTION BENEFITS
I understand that in order to qualify and receive the full APLE benefits I must:
1. Obtain an initial teaching credential and provide eligible four full-time, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent, of four (4) full-time school years, in the teaching service area in an eligible school listed at the top of this Agreement.
(District Internship teaching service does not qualify.)
2. Begin the first school year of eligible teaching service in kindergarten through 12th grade in an eligible California school within thirty-six (36) months from the date I obtain my initial teaching credential.
3. The term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more then ten (10) years from the date signed by me and accepted by the Commission.

SECTION III - LOAN ASSUMPTION BENEFITS (CONT.)
I understand that:
4. The Employment and Loan Balance Forms must be forwarded to the appropriate officials for completion and submission to the Commission. The forms must be returned by the deadline to qualify for benefits.
5. I agree to allow the Commission to change my teaching service area if it is determined that it is necessary to make me eligible for a loan assumption payment on my eligible education loan.
6. Depending on my June 30th outstanding loan balance each year and the state budget**, the Commission may issue loan assumption payments directly to lender(s)/servicer(s) as follows:
- Up to $2,000*** after completing my first school year of eligible full-time teaching service or equivalent on a part time basis.
- Up to $3,000*** after completing my second consecutive school year of eligible full-time teaching service or equivalent on a part time basis.
- Up to $3,000*** after completing my third consecutive school year of eligible full-time teaching service or equivalent on a part time basis.
- Up to $3,000*** after completing my fourth consecutive school year of eligible full-time teaching service or equivalent on a part time basis.
7. Loans that are eligible for total or partial cancellation under state or federal provisions will not be eligible for assumption under the APLE even if I do not apply for the cancellation benefits or do not qualify for the benefits during subsequent years of eligible teaching service (i.e.: Perkins Loans).
8. If the Commission determines that any loan assumption payment was authorized based on misleading or incorrect information, I must reimburse any such payment to the Commission.

SECTION IV - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
I must:
1. Respond to all communications and requests from the Commission within the time indicated or I may be withdrawn from APLE
2. A pre-approved leave of absence (LOA) may be authorized by the Commission should you encounter difficulties with program requirements. Qualified LOA's are outline in CEC 69613 and 69613.6.
3. Comply with any procedures deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, all conditions cited in this Agreement and all applicable rules and regulations. If I fail to comply, this Agreement will become invalid and I will be withdrawn from APLE.

***$1,000 of additional loan assumption benefits per year may be provided if I teach mathematics, science (grades 7-12), or special education in a school ranked in the lowest 60th percentile on the API. If I teach in these subject areas in a school ranked in the lowest 20th percentile of the A.P.I. then, I may be eligible for an additional $1,000 after each year of service.
** *** FUNDING APPROPRIATIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON APPROVED CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACTS

BY MY SIGNATURE, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION
Signature: ____________________ Telephone Number: (___) ____________________
Email Address: ____________________
Printed Name: ____________________ Mailing Address: ____________________
* Please see attached State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number
G-168 - Effective 1.1.09
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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment C.3
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53E66D534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:01:13.453303+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment C.3

State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number

State as well as federal law protects the individual's right to privacy in information pertaining to oneself. The State of California IPA of 1977 requires that the following information be provided to applicants for financial aid who are asked to supply information about them. The principal purpose for requesting information on this form is to determine your eligibility for financial aid. Maintenance of this information is authorized by the Commission policy and the policies of the postsecondary institutions to which you are applying for aid. Furnishing information requested on this form is mandatory. Failure to provide such information will delay and may even prevent your receipt of financial assistance. Information furnished on this form may be transmitted to the state and federal governments if required by law. Individuals have the right of access to records established from information furnished on this form as it pertains to them. The official's responsible for maintaining the information contained on this form is the Executive Director of the Commission and the financial aid administrators at their institutions to which you are applying for financial aid.

The Social Security Number is used to verify your identity under record-keeping systems established prior to January 1, 1975, pursuant to authority of the Commission. The California State University and the California Community Colleges contained in Title 5, California Administrative Code Section 41201, and authority of the Regents of the University of California under Article IX, Section 9 of the California Constitution.

The Commission and California public postsecondary education institutions, in compliance with federal statutes and the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in any of the policies, procedures, or practices. Inquiries regarding these equal opportunity policies may be directed to the Commission and to the financial aid office of the school or college to which you are applying for aid.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment C.4
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53ECAEE14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:01:17.888151+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment C.4

FORM IS OPTIONAL - INFORMATION IS STILL REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION PROCESS

2xxx-xx APLE for District Interns Application and Selection Summary Sheet

To be completed by the APLE for District Interns Coordinator. Please submit by November 30, 2xxx.

1. Indicate the number of district interns who competed for the 2xxx-xx APLE: ______________________________

2. Indicate the number of district interns who met your program's selection criteria: ______________________________

3. Indicate the number of district interns who were selected as applicants: ______________________________

Be sure to list all selected applicants on page 6 and attach
a complete application for each person.

4. To help determine the number of reallocation applicants, indicate the number of applicants who were listed in Item #2 above, but not included in Item #3, (i.e. subtract #3 from #2) and record here. __________

5. Based on the figure you provided in item #4 -

List the applicants on the Reallocation Selection and Summary Sheet (G-171R), and attach the applications or required application information to the form.

6. Indicate the criteria your program used in selecting applicants: (Check all that apply)

__________ Test Scores	__________ Faculty Recommendation	Other (specify)
__________ Interview	__________ Extra Curricular	
__________ Essay	__________ Volunteer Work	

__________ Grade Point Average (GPA)

7. If your program uses the GPA as a selection criterion, please indicate the cutoff GPA score: __________

By my signature,

•	I am enclosing an APLE for District Intern Application and LAA for each applicant.
•	I have verified that each applicant meets the program eligibility requirements.
•	I have verified that the applicants' academic majors and the credential objectives are compatible with their designated teaching subject areas.
•	I understand that these applications and LAA's will undergo further review by the California Student Aid Commission and only those applicants who meet all program requirements will be permitted to participate in APLE for District Intern.

	School Name				
					

		

	Signature				Title
					

		

	Print Name				Email Address
					

		

	Telephone Number	(Ext.)			Date

Please return this information and the application information to:

CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION

ATTN: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS OPERATIONS BRANCH

P.O. BOX 419029

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95741-9029

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment C.5
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53F3B3E14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:01:22.847952+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment C.5

FORM IS OPTIONAL - INFORMATION IS STILL REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION PROCESS

APLE for District Interns 2xxx-xx Selected Applicants

School Name:__________

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment C.6
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53F6E8134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:01:27.300316+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment C.6

FORM IS OPTIONAL - INFORMATION IS STILL REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION PROCESS

APLE for District Interns 2xxx-xx Reallocation Selection and Summary Sheet

List applicants who are eligible for reallocated applications in priority order, see Section 30703(c)(2) of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, with #1 being the highest priority. Be sure to include applications or required applicataion information, and LAA's for all pending reallocations recipients. The Commission selects applicants based on the priority you have assigned.

School Name:__________

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* Please see attached State of California Information Practices Act (IPA) of 1977 & Use of Your Social Security Number

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > Attachment D
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53FE14014C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:01:31.458958+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

Attachment D

CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION

INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ASSUMPTION PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR EDUCATION (APLE)

Effective: January 1, 2009

Pursuant to and subject to the provisions of Article 6, (commencing with Section 69612), Chapter 2 of Part 42 of the Education Code

INSERT NAME of Institution, County Office of Education, School District, or District Intern Office

The Postsecondary Institution, or the County Office of Education, or the District Intern Program Office and the California Student Aid Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”) hereby agree to the following:

1. a. The Commission shall distribute APLE program information, student applications, and loan assumption agreements to to eligible postsecondary institutions. Eligible institutions must participate in state and federal financial aid programs and have a qualifying program of professional preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Each eligible institution shall receive at least one allocation, and the remainder shall be distributed proportionate to the number of teaching candidates from each institution that were fully credentialed based on the most recent data available. Each eligible institution is responsible for submission of completed nominated applications and loan assumption agreements to the Commission.

b. The Commission shall distribute APLE program information, credentialed teacher applications and loan assumption agreements to participating California County Offices of Education. Each County Office of Education shall make applications available to school districts who employ and to credential teachers who are authorized to teach and teach in a school ranked in the bottom 2 deciles of the Academic Performance Index. Each County Office of Education is responsible for submission of completed nominated applications and loan assumption agreements to the Commission.

c. The Commission shall distribute APLE program information, district intern applications, and loan assumption agreements to participating District Intern Program Offices having a program of professional preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Each eligible office shall receive at least one allocation, and the remainder shall be distributed to eligible offices proportionate to the number of teaching candidates from each office that were fully credentialed based on the most recent data available. Each District Intern Program Office is responsible for submission of completed nominated applications and loan assumption agreements to the Commission.

2. The Postsecondary Institution, or the County Office of Education, eligible school districts, or the District Intern Program Office shall distribute these APLE applications and loan assumption agreements as follows:

a. For postsecondary institutions and district intern programs, applications and loan assumption agreements shall be provided to applicants who agree to teach for at least four consecutive full-time school years, or the equivalent on a part-time basis after obtaining a teaching credential. Qualified teaching shall be in an eligible school, in a subject area(s) that is designated as current or projected shortage area(s) by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

b. For postsecondary institutions and district intern program applications shall be provided to applicants who agree to obtain teaching credentials and to provide classroom instruction in schools that serve large populations of students from low-income families, schools in a rural area, schools with a high percentage of teachers holding emergency-type permits, or schools ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index. Applicants shall agree to teach for at least four consecutive full-time school years, or the equivalent on a part-time basis.

c. For the county offices of education and eligible school districts, applications and loan assumption agreements shall be proved to credentialed teachers that are currently teaching in schools that are ranked in the lowest 20% of the Academic Performance Index. Applicants shall agree to teach for at least four consecutive full-time school years, or the equivalent on a part-time basis.

3. The Postsecondary Institution further agrees to:

a. Administer the loan assumption program according to all applicable published rules, regulations, and guidelines;

b. Make special efforts to notify students regarding the availability of the program, particularly those students who are members of populations underrepresented in the teaching profession;

c. Coordinate the loan assumption program with other existing programs designed to recruit or encourage students to enter the teaching profession;

d. Provide financial aid information, including student loan information, on APLE applicants and program participants;

e. Provide other information necessary to establish eligibility for APLE applicants and program participants;

f. Report on the selection criteria and selection procedures used to allocate applications for APLE program applicants;

g. Verify that each APLE applicant and program participant has maintained satisfactory academic progress half-time enrollment;

h. Verify that the participant's student does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or defaulted on any student loan.

4. The County Office of Education and eligible school district further agrees to:

a. Administer the loan assumption program according to all applicable published rules, regulations, and guidelines;

b. Make special efforts to notify credentialed teachers regarding the availability of the program, particularly those credentialed teachers who are teaching in schools that are ranked in the lowest 2 deciles of the Academic Performance Index;

c. Provide other information necessary to establish eligibility for APLE applicants and program participants.

5. The District Intern Program Office further agrees to:

a. Administer the loan assumption program according to all applicable published rules, regulations, and guidelines;

b. Make special efforts to notify students regarding the availability of the program, particularly those students who are members of populations underrepresented in the teaching profession;

c. Coordinate the loan assumption program with other existing programs designed to recruit or encourage students to enter the teaching profession;

d. Provide other information necessary to establish eligibility for APLE applicants and program participants;

e. Report on the selection criteria and selection procedures used to allocate applications for APLE program applicants.

		
Print Name of Institutional Representative*		Signature of Institutional Representative*
		
		

Title*		Phone Number	Date
			
			
Signature of Chief, Program Administration & Services Division			
			

* An officer legally authorized to execute this Agreement for and on behalf of the Institution.

The Commission will return one signed agreement to your Post Secondary Institution, County Office of Education, School District, or District Intern Program Office.

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TWO COPIES OF THIS INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT NO LATER THAN

INSERT DATE

TO:

CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION

ASSUMPTION PROGRAM OF LOANS FOR EDUCATION (APLE)

P.O. BOX 419029 • RANCHO CORDOVA • CA • 95741-9029

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 14. Assumption Program of Loans for Education > § 30701. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5358FA634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:54:13.957240+00:00
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§ 30701. Definitions.

“Academic year” means a period of time determined by the eligible institution.

“Assume” and “Assumed” means pay or paid on program participants behalf.

“Award” means an allocation that has been utilized and the program participant has received valid confirmation of program participation from the Commission.

“Commission” means California Student Aid Commission.

“Designated loan programs” and “Assumable Loans” means loans that fall into any of the following categories:

(a) the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1071 et seq.);

(b) the Federal Direct Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1087 et seq.);

(c) Privately funded educational loans to students issued through institutions of higher education for the purpose of defraying the costs associated with obtaining a baccalaureate degree or an initial California teaching credential; or

(d) any educational loan program approved by the Commission on a case-by-case basis but not including lines of credit, home equity loans, credit card debt, and other general consumer loans, business loans, personal loans, or mortgages;

“Eligible applicant” means:

(a) a student who:

(1) has completed at least 60 semester units or the equivalent; and

(2) has been admitted to or is enrolled in coursework required for a baccalaureate degree or initial teaching credential; and

(3) has not completed all of the coursework necessary to obtain an initial teaching credential (preliminary/clear), unless the candidate has an initial teaching credential and is pursuing a reading certificate or specialist credential, required for teaching special education or reading; and

(4) submits an application pursuant to Section 30702 and agrees to begin the first school year of eligible teaching service within 36 months of obtaining an initial teaching credential; and

(5) has received or is approved to receive, a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs; or

(b) a credentialed teacher who:

(1) is teaching in a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index; and

(2) possesses a clear multiple subject or single subject teaching credential or level II education specialist credential; and

(3) submits an application pursuant to Section 30702 and agrees to continue eligible teaching in a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles; and

(4) has received a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs; or

(c) a district intern who:

(1) has a baccalaureate degree; and

(2) has passed the CBEST; and

(3) has not completed all of the coursework necessary to obtain an initial teaching credential (preliminary/clear), unless the candidate has an initial teaching credential and is pursuing a reading certificate or specialist credential, required for teaching special education or reading; and

(4) is approved to participate in a Commission on Teacher Credentialing or approved district intern program leading to a full teaching credential; and

(5) submits an application pursuant to Section 30702 and agrees to begin the first school year of eligible teaching service within 36 months of obtaining an initial teaching credential; and

(6) has received or is approved to receive, a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs;

“Eligible Institution” means a postsecondary institution that is determined by the Commission to meet the following requirements:

(a) The institution is eligible to participate in state and federal financial aid programs; and

(b) The institution maintains a program of professional preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; and

(c) The institution has a signed APLE Institutional Agreement on file with the Commission.

“Eligible school” means:

(a) a public elementary or secondary school located in California that meets any of the following criteria, as designated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction:

(1) It serves a large population of pupils from low-income families

(2) Is a school that has 20 percent or more teachers holding emergency-type permits including but not limited to, any of the following:

(A) Provisional internships.

(B) Short-term staff permits.

(C) Credential waivers.

(D) Substitute permits.

(3) It is a school that is ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index.

(4) It is a school that is ranked in the lowest five deciles on the Academic Performance Index. A school that is ranked in the lowest five deciles on the Academic Performance Index is an eligible school only for participants who enter the program prior to January 1, 2009.

(5) It is a school that serves a rural area.

(b) It is a state special school.

“Eligible School District” and “County Office of Education” means a California school district/County Office of Education that is determined by the Commission to meet the following requirements:

(a) The school district/County Office of Education has public elementary or secondary schools located in its district that are ranked in the lowest 2 deciles of the Academic Performance Index; and

(b) The school district/County Office of Education has a signed APLE Institutional Agreement on file with the Commission.

“Full-time” and “full-time basis” means full-time employment, as determined by the eligible employing school which includes 175 days or its equivalent.

“Half-time basis” means half-time enrollment as determined by the eligible institution.

“Initial teaching credential” means a preliminary or clear multiple or single subject teaching credential unless the program participant has agreed to provide teaching service in reading or special education. If the program participant has agreed to provide teaching service in special education or reading, the initial teaching credential is a reading certificate or specialist credential in special education or in reading.

“Invalid award” means:

(a) An award held by a person not yet eligible to receive a full California Teaching Credential who has become ineligible to continue participation in the Assumption Program of Loans for Education, or

(b) For program participants who enter the program on or after 01/01/09, an award held by a person who has received an initial teaching credential who did not begin the first school year of eligible teaching service within 36 months of the date when that person obtained the initial credential, unless this period was extended pursuant to section 30708.

(c) For program participants who enter the program before 01/01/09, an award held by a person who has received an initial teaching credential who did not redeem the agreement within 36 months of the date when that person obtained the initial credential, unless this period was extended pursuant to section 30708.

“Loan Assumption Agreement” or “agreement” means the agreement between the program participant and the Commission establishing the program terms and requirements as specified in Attachments A.2, B.2, and C.2.

“Natural Disaster” means a fire, flood, storm, tidal wave, earthquake, terrorism, epidemic, or other similar public calamity that the Governor determines presents a threat to public safety. (California Government Code, Section 8680.3)

“Other natural causes” means a disease, or physical or mental condition involving inpatient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code section 12945.2 or the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 Chapter V Part 825).

“Part-time” and “part-time basis” means part-time employment, as determined by the employing school.

“Program” means the Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) established in Article 5 (commencing with section 69612) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code and as set forth in this Article.

“Program participant” means an individual who has signed a loan assumption agreement and received confirmation of program participation from the Commission. The Commission will send the program participant an acknowledgement of acceptance letter informing the participant of acceptance into the program.

“Satisfactory academic progress” and “satisfactory progress” means academic standing consistent with the requirements of the eligible institution for satisfactory progress toward the award of the graduate degree, undergraduate degree, or teacher credential program.

A “school year” means a period of time determined by the employing school which consists of at least 175 school days or its equivalent.

“Serious illness” means an illness involving inpatient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code section 12945.2 or the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 Chapter V Part 825).

“Unutilized allocation” is an allocation an eligible institution or participating district intern program office does not or cannot utilize.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69612.5, 69613, 69613.4 and 69613.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-88; operative 11-12-88 (Register 88, No. 43).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of Note filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

3. Repealer and new article 14 (sections 30701-30709) and repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30702. Application to Participate in the Program.

(a) Applications to participate in the program from applicants pursuing an initial teacher credential shall be submitted by the eligible applicant to his or her eligible institution or participating district intern program office. Applications to participate in the program from credentialed teachers shall be submitted by the eligible applicant to his or her California County Offices of Education. To maximize awards the applications should be submitted to the Commission by the September 30th priority deadline and shall include the following information regarding the eligible applicant on a form provided by the Commission (Attachment A.1, B.1, or C.1):

(1) Applicant's personal information, including:

(A) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(B) Social Security Number;

(C) Address and telephone numbers (home, cellular or alternate);

(D) Date of birth;

(E) E-mail address, if available;

(F) For student applicants, Student School Identification Number;

(G) For a student or district intern applicant, undergraduate and graduate units completed;

(H) The credential that the applicant currently holds or expects to receive;

(I) The date that the applicant received or is expected to receive his or her credential;

(J) Age;

(K) Gender;

(L) Ethnicity;

(M) Teaching area in which the applicant agrees to provide service (subject to annual change pursuant to Education Code Section 69613.1);

(N) For district intern applicants, indicate if applicant has passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).

(2) The applicant's representations that he or she:

(A) does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant; and

(B) does not have a defaulted student loan; and

(C) has received or has been approved to receive an eligible educational loan; and

(D) understands the application must be submitted by the deadline established by the eligible institution, participating district intern program, eligible school districts, or County Office of Education; and

(E) will comply with all student loan repayment obligations and continue to make scheduled payments on student loan(s) until notified by his or her lender that the loan is paid in full; and

(F) understands school counseling, school psychology and educational administration are not eligible (for applicants nominated by eligible institutions and County Offices of Education); and

(G) understands the teaching area indicated on the application cannot be changed at a later date without the prior written approval of the Commission (for applicants nominated by eligible institutions and participating district intern program offices);

(3) For applicants nominated by eligible institutions, statement that the applicant agrees to:

(A) maintain satisfactory academic progress through receipt of the initial teaching credential and maintain half-time enrollment in an eligible institution; and

(B) be enrolled in coursework leading to a baccalaureate degree or in a professional teaching preparation program; and

(C) provide four full-time consecutive school years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years, of qualifying teaching service in the area that is designated as a current or projected shortage or at an eligible school; and

(D) sign a Loan Assumption Agreement; and

(E) obtain a California K-12 credential and teach in his or her designated subject area in eligible California school grades K-12; and

(F) have completed at least sixty semester or ninety quarter units of postsecondary education prior to the beginning of the fall term.

(4) For applicants nominated by participating district intern program offices, statement that the applicant agrees to:

(A) continue in the district intern program until recommended for a preliminary or clear teaching credential; and

(B) provide four full-time consecutive school years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years, of qualifying teaching service in the area that is designated as a current or projected shortage or at an eligible school; and

(C) obtain a California K-12 credential and teach in his or her designated subject area in an eligible California schools grades K-12; and

(D) sign a Loan Assumption Agreement;

(5) For applicants nominated by County Offices of Education:

(A) statement that the applicant agrees to continue to provide four full-time consecutive school years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years, of qualifying teaching service at a public school ranked in the bottom 20% on the Academic Performance Index; and

(B) Verification of the number years the applicant taught at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index; and

(C) Certification that the applicant:

1. has not previously participated and received benefits from the APLE program; and

2. is currently teaching at a eligible school ranked in the bottom 20% of the Academic Performance Index (API) in grades K-12.

(6) The name of the lender/servicer, type of loan, loan status, and current balance(s) of a loan or loans the applicant has received, or has been approved to receive, under one or more of the designated loan programs.

(7) The applicant shall sign the application under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements contained in the application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the application are subject to investigation. Any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial to participate in APLE. That the applicant does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or defaulted on any student loan. The applicant authorizes the Commission to receive and release any student records, and any application information between institutions and appropriate public and private agencies. The applicant will provide documentation to verify all information provided, if requested.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69613 and 69614, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-88; operative 11-12-88 (Register 88, No. 43).

2. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30703. Allocation of Awards, Reallocation of Unutilized Allocations, and Cancellation of Invalid Awards.

(a) Each eligible institution and participating district intern program office shall receive at least one allocation, and the remainder shall be distributed to eligible institutions and participating district intern program offices proportionate to the number of teaching candidates from each eligible institution or participating district intern program offices who completed the coursework required for a teaching credential based on the most recent data available from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(b) Each eligible institution or participating district intern program office shall provide to the Commission the following information (use of Attachments A.4 and C.4 is optional):

(1) The number of students or district interns who competed for an award; and

(2) The number of students or district interns who met the eligible institution's or participating district intern program office's selection criteria; and

(3) The number of students or district interns who were selected as applicants; and

(4) The number of additional allocations the eligible institution or district intern program could use; and

(5) The criteria the eligible institution used in selecting applicants; and

(6) The Grade Point Average (GPA) cutoff, if applicable; and

(7) For eligible institutions, the type of teacher preparation programs the schools offers; and

(8) Certification that the nominating official:

(A) has enclosed an application and loan assumption agreement for each applicant; and

(B) has verified that each applicant meets the program eligibility requirements; and

(C) has verified the applicants' academic majors and credential objectives are compatible with their designated teaching subject areas; and

(D) understands that the applications and loan assumption agreements will undergo further review by the Commission and only students who meet all program requires will be permitted to participate in APLE; and

(E) for an eligible institution, has not nominated an applicant who already holds an initial teaching credential or will complete the coursework necessary to obtain a initial credential before the fall term of the award year for which they are applying; and

(9) school name; and

(10) signature; and

(11) title; and

(12) print name; and

(13) e-mail Address; and

(14) telephone Number; and

(15) fax Number; and

(16) date; and

(17) a Selection Summary Sheet (use of Attachments A.5 and C.5 is optional) that includes the:

(A) applicant names;

(B) Social Security Numbers; and

(C) teaching service area of applicants who have been selected to receive an award; and

(18) a Reallocation Summary Sheet on (use of Attachments A.6 and C.6 is optional) that includes the school name, applicant names, Social Security Numbers, and teaching service area of applicants who are being nominated for reallocation. The nominees shall be listed in priority order. First priority shall be given to applicants who agree to obtain a teaching credential in mathematics, science, or special education. Second priority shall be given to applicants who are recipients of federally subsidized loans or other need-based loans.

(19) Applications submitted with the Reallocation Summary Sheet will be used to replace ineligible applications submitted through the initial allocation process. The Reallocation Summary Sheet will also be used to make awards if additional awards are allocated to the eligible institution or participating district intern program office.

(c) Having received the information provided by eligible institutions and participating district intern program offices, the Commission shall determine whether the total number of unutilized allocations is less than or equal to the total number of additional allocations institutions could use if additional awards were available, and,

(1) If the total number of unutilized allocations is greater than or equal to the total number of additional awards institutions could use if additional awards were available during the application year for which the awards were allocated, the Commission will reallocate all unutilized allocations after the September 30th priority deadline to elible institutions and participating district intern program office, giving to each eligible institution and participating district intern program office the number of awards requested, and

(2) If the total number of unutilized allocations is less than the total number of additional awards eligible institutions or participating district intern program offices could use if additional awards were available during the application year for which the awards were allocated, the Commission will reallocate all remaining unutilized allocations to eligible institutions and participating district intern program offices. The Commission will determine the total number of unutilized awards, additional awards requested from each eligible institution or participating district intern program offices, and number of additional awards requested from all eligible institutions or all participating district intern program offices. The Commission will apply the following formula to each eligible institution or participating district intern program office that requests additional awards to determine how many additional awards will be allocated:

A (number of additional awards requested by the eligible institution or participating district intern program office) / B (the total additional awards requested by all eligible institutions or participating district intern program offices) x C (the number of unutilized awards) = number of additional awards granted to an eligible institution or participating district intern program office

If A = 100, B = 500, and C = 100

A/B x C =

(100/500) x (100) = 20

In this example, the first 20 eligible applicants from the reallocation list would be given an award

(d) All invalid awards shall be cancelled. No invalid awards shall be reallocated.

(e) The Commission will send each eligible institution, eligible school district, and participating district intern program that submit nominations pursuant to Section 30702 an Institutional Acceptance Report identifying the nominees that have been accepted into the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69613 and 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69614 and 69615, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-88; operative 11-12-88 (Register 88, No. 43).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

3. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30704. The APLE Institutional Agreement, Nominations by an Eligible Institution, Participating District Intern Program Office, Eligible School District, and County Offices of Education and the Renewal Verification Report.

(a) Each eligible institution, participating district intern program office, eligible school district, and California County Office of Education shall sign an Institutional Agreement (Attachment D) with the Commission. The Institutional Agreement shall include the printed name and title of the institutional representative, the signature of the institutional representative, phone number, date, and Signature of the Chief of the Program Administrative and Services Division. The eligible institution, eligible school district, County Office of Education, the participating district intern program office, and the Commission agree to the following:

(1) The Commission shall distribute APLE program information, student applications, and loan assumption agreements to eligible postsecondary institutions. Eligible institutions must participate in state and federal financial aid programs and have a qualifying program of professional preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Each eligible institution shall receive at least one allocation, and the remainder shall be distributed proportionate to the number of teaching candidates from each institution that were fully credentialed based on the most recent data available. Each eligible institution is responsible for submission of completed nominated applications and loan assumption agreements to the Commission.

(2) The Commission shall distribute APLE program information, credentialed teacher applications and loan assumption agreements to participating California County Offices of Education. Each County Office of Education shall make applications available to eligible school districts that employ credentialed teachers who are authorized to teach and teach in a school ranked in the bottom 2 deciles of the Academic Performance Index. Each County Office of Education is responsible for submission of completed nominated applications and loan assumption agreements to the Commission.

(3) The Commission shall distribute APLE program information, district intern applications, and loan assumption agreements to participating district intern program offices having a program of professional preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Each eligible office shall receive at least one allocation, and the remainder shall be distributed to eligible offices proportionate to the number of teaching candidates from each office that were fully credentialed based on the most recent data available. Each District Intern Program Office is responsible for submission of completed nominated applications and loan assumption agreements to the Commission.

(4) The Postsecondary Institution, or the County Office of Education, or the District Intern Program Office shall distribute these APLE applications and loan assumption agreements as follows:

(A) For postsecondary institutions and district intern programs, applications and loan assumption agreements shall be provided to applicants who agree to teach for at least four consecutive full-time school years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years after obtaining a teaching credential. Qualified teaching shall be in an eligible school, in a subject area(s) that is designated as current or projected shortage area(s) by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

(B) For postsecondary institutions and district intern program applications shall be provided to applicants who agree to obtain teaching credentials and to provide classroom instruction in schools that serve large populations of students from low-income families, schools in a rural area, schools with a high percentage of teachers holding emergency-type permits, or schools ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index. Applicants shall agree to teach for at least four consecutive full-time school years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years.

(C) For the county offices of education, applications and loan assumption agreements shall be provided to credentialed teachers in eligible school districts, that are currently teaching in schools that are ranked in the lowest 20% of the Academic Performance Index. Applicants shall agree to teach for at least four consecutive full-time school years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years.

(5) The Postsecondary Institution further agrees to:

(A) Administer the loan assumption program according to all applicable published rules, regulations, and guidelines; and

(B) Make special efforts to notify students regarding the availability of the program, particularly those students who are members of populations underrepresented in the teaching profession; and

(C) Coordinate the loan assumption program with other existing programs designed to recruit or encourage students to enter the teaching profession; and

(D) Provide financial aid information, including student loan information, on APLE applicants and program participants; and

(E) Provide other information necessary to establish eligibility for APLE applicants and program participants; and

(F) Report on the selection criteria and selection procedures used to allocate applications for APLE program applicants; and

(G) Verify that each APLE applicant and program participant has maintained satisfactory academic progress half-time enrollment; and

(H) Verify that the program participant's student does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or defaulted on any student loan.

(6) The County Office of Education further agrees to:

(A) Administer the loan assumption program according to all applicable published rules, regulations, and guidelines; and

(B) Make special efforts to notify credentialed teachers regarding the availability of the program, through eligible school districts, particularly those credentialed teachers who are teaching in schools that are ranked in the lowest 2 deciles of the Academic Performance Index; and

(C) Provide other information necessary to establish eligibility for APLE applicants and program participants.

(7) The District Intern Program Office further agrees to:

(A) Administer the loan assumption program according to all applicable published rules, regulations, and guidelines; and

(B) Make special efforts to notify students regarding the availability of the program, particularly those students who are members of populations underrepresented in the teaching profession; and

(C) Coordinate the loan assumption program with other existing programs designed to recruit or encourage students to enter the teaching profession; and

(D) Provide other information necessary to establish eligibility for APLE applicants and program participants; and

(E) Report on the selection criteria and selection procedures used to allocate applications for APLE program applicants.

(b) An eligible institution may nominate eligible applicants who have submitted applications and loan assumption agreements to participate in the program meeting the requirements of Section 30702 by submitting to the Commission all of the following information on a form provided by the Commission (Attachment A.1):

(1) the applicant's complete application and loan assumption agreement;

(2) the eligible institution's certifications of the following information:

(A) the applicant's expected standing for the academic year

1. college junior; and

2. senior; and

3. continuing undergraduate; and

4. graduate-pursuing teacher certification;

(B) the type of program the applicant will be enrolled in:

1. an academic program leading to a baccalaureate degree; or

2. an academic program of professional teacher preparation

3. a district intern program

4. an internship program which requires a Commission on Teacher Credentialing Internship Credential to teach;

(3) The date the applicant is expected to receive his or her initial teaching credential or special education credential.

(c) A participating district intern program office may nominate eligible applicants who have submitted applications and loan assumption agreements to participate in the program meeting the requirements of Section 30702 by submitting to the Commission all of the following information on a form provided by the Commission (Attachment C.1):

(1) the applicant's complete application and loan assumption agreement,

(2) the district intern program the applicant will be participating in during the academic year:

(A) the school name; and

(B) the district intern program

(3) Date the applicant is expected to complete training for:

(A) a preliminary or clear teaching credential; or

(B) a Special Education credential.

(d) Each year the County Office of Education shall solicit, from every school district in that county, nominations of credentialed teachers teaching in a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index. The County Office of Education may nominate eligible applicants who have submitted applications and loan assumption agreements to participate in the program meeting the requirements of Section 30702 by submitting to the Commission all of the following information on a form provided by the Commission (Attachment B.1):

(1) The applicant's complete application and loan assumption agreement;

(2) the County Office of Education certifications of the following information:

(A) the applicant possesses a clear single subject credential in math or science and is authorized to teach in grades 7-12; or

(B) the applicant currently possesses a clear multiple subject teaching credential and is authorized to teach in grades K-12; or

(C) the applicant currently possesses a level II education specialist credential and is authorized to teach in grades K-12; and

(D) the applicant is currently teaching at the public school ranked in the lowest 2 deciles on the Academic Performance Index

(3) the following school information:

(A) School Name; and

(B) District Name; and

(C) County; and

(D) Number years the applicant taught at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index;

(e) Each nomination, including the certifications required by this section, submitted by a eligible institution, participating district intern program office, or County Office of Education shall include:

(1) the school seal or county seal; and

(2) signature of the APLE coordinator, district intern official, county official, or designee under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. If requested, the APLE coordinator, district intern official, or county official must provide documentation to verify all information provided; and

(3) printed or typed name of the APLE coordinator, district intern official, or county official; and

(4) title of the APLE coordinator, district intern official, or county official; and

(5) email address; and

(6) phone number; and

(7) for a district intern official, the fax number; and

(8) for a county official, the county name; and

(9) for an APLE coordinator, the school name; and

(10) date

(f) Each year eligible institutions shall submit renewal verification reports to the Commission. The Commission will use this information to determine if the program participant has retained program eligibility. The report shall included the following information:

(1) Verification if the program participant maintained a minimum of half-time enrollment; and

(2) Verification if the program participant maintained satisfactory academic progress; and

(3) The program participants current educational level; and

(4) Verification if the program participant is enrolled for the next academic year; and

(5) If the program participant was recommended to Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a preliminary or clear credential; and

(6) The date the program participant was recommended, if applicable; and

(7) Verification that the program participant does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or has not defaulted on any educational loan.

(g) Each year participating district intern program offices shall submit renewal verification reports to the Commission. The Commission will use this information to determine if the program participant has retained program eligibility. The report shall include the following information:

(1) If the program participant maintained satisfactory progress; and

(2) If the program participant was recommended to Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a preliminary or clear credential, and

(3) Verification that the program participant does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or has not defaulted on any educational loan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69613, 69614 and 69615.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-88; operative 11-12-88 (Register 88, No. 43).

2. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30705. Award Process.

(a) The Commission shall process applications and loan assumption agreements and select program participants from among the eligible applicants whose applications are:

(1) complete and received by the Commission by the September 30th priority deadline date for each award year; and

(2) who are determined by the Commission to meet all requirements for participation established in the Education Code.

(b) If the maximum authorized allocation of awards is not exhausted after the priority deadline, the Commission may continue to accept applications and loan assumption agreements and select program participants. The Commission may continue to make awards until the maximum authorized allocation is exhausted or through June 30th of the application year.

(c) The Commission will make awards to applicants nominated by eligible institutions and participating district intern program offices who have met all requirements for participation in the program and who appear on an eligible institution's or participating district intern program office's Selection Summary Sheet. This number will not exceed the eligible institution's or participating district intern program office's allocation. If the eligible institution or participating district intern program office was allocated additional awards, the Commission will make awards to applicants who have met all requirements for participation in the program and who appear on the eligible institution's or district intern program offices reallocation list starting with the first eligible applicant on the list. This number will not exceed the number of additional awards allocated.

(d) The Commission will make awards to credentialed teachers nominated by County Offices of Education who are employed in public schools ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index using the following priority criteria:

(1) First priority shall be given to applicants who posses a clear teaching credential in mathematics, science, or level II education specialist credential; and

(2) Second priority will be given to applicants who have an outstanding balance on a federally subsidized educational loan(s) or other need-based educational loan(s); and

(3) Third priority will be given to applicants with the highest number of years teaching at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index; and

(4) In the case of a tie, the Commission will use the earliest received date of the completed application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Section 69615.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-88; operative 11-12-88 (Register 88, No. 43).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

3. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30706. Loan Assumption Agreements.

(a) The nominating entity provides a loan assumption agreement to each nominated eligible applicant. The loan assumption agreement shall be effective when the Commission sends the program participant acknowledgement of acceptance into the program.

(b) The loan assumption agreement shall include the following:

(1) For program participants who are enrolled in or admitted to an approved program the program participants agree to (Attachment A.2):

(A) maintain enrollment in an approved eligible institution and maintain satisfactory progress in either an academic program leading to a baccalaureate degree or a program of professional teacher preparation that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; and

(B) maintain a minimum of half-time enrollment in baccalaureate or credential coursework per academic term as defined by the eligible institution; and

(C) complete coursework and training necessary to obtain an initial teaching credential other than an emergency credential which requires receipt of a baccalaureate degree and completion of a Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved program of professional teacher preparation which includes a student teaching requirement and authorizes service for K-12 grades; and

(D) continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements in section 30702(a)(2)-(3); and

(E) teach on a full-time basis in a subject area that is designated as a current or projected shortage area or at an eligible school, as designated on the Loan Assumption Agreement, for four consecutive school years on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years, beginning the first school year of eligible teaching service within thirty-six (36) months after obtaining an initial teaching credential.

(2) For program participants who are credentialed teachers in a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index at the time of application, the program participant agrees to (Attachment B.2):

(A) continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements in sections 30702(a)(2) and (5); and

(B) possess and maintain a clear multiple subject or clear single subject teaching credential or level II education specialist credential in California; and

(C) continue to teach in at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index on a full-time basis or the part-time equivalent for four full-time, or its equivalent, consecutive school years; and

(D) authorize the eligible institution attended by the applicant, employers, and lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement; and

(E) teaching service provided prior to the program participant entering into the program will not count toward assumption benefits.

(3) For program participants who are district interns, the program participants agree to (Attachment C.2):

(A) maintain satisfactory progress in an approved participating APLE for district intern program that that has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; and

(B) complete training necessary to obtain an initial teaching credential (other than an emergency credential) that requires receipt of a baccalaureate degree and authorizes service for kindergarten through 12th grade; and

(C) teach in a subject area that is designated as a current or projected shortage area or at an eligible school for four consecutive school years on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years beginning the first school year of eligible teaching within thirty-six (36) months after obtaining an initial teaching credential; and

(D) continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements in section 30702(a)(2) and (4); and

(E) authorize the district intern program, employers, and lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement.

(4) For program participants who sign a loan assumption agreement prior to January 1, 2009 the Commission shall agree that:

(A) after the program participant has obtained an initial teaching credential and provide the first full school year of eligible full-time teaching service in K-12 grade at an eligible school within thirty-six (36) months from the date the individual becomes eligible to receive their initial teaching credential; and

(B) after the program participant has completed one school year of teaching on a full-time basis in a subject that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school, the Commission shall assume, subject to the requirements of section 30707, up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs; and

(C) after the program participant has completed two consecutive school years of teaching on a full-time basis in a subject that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30707, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000); and

(D) after the program participant has completed three consecutive school years teaching on a full-time basis in a subject that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30707, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to eight thousand dollars ($8,000); and

(E) after the program participant has completed four consecutive school years teaching on a full-time basis in a subject that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30707, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to eleven thousand dollars ($11,000); and

(F) additional benefits shall be granted to program participants that hold the credential appropriate for teaching and who teach in mathematics, science, and special education as follows:

1. Up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) of additional liability per eligible full-time school year shall be assumed for each eligible year of service up to a maximum of four years; and

2. Up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) of additional liability per eligible full-time school year shall be assumed for persons who teach in schools in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index rating for each eligible year of service up to a maximum of four years.

(G) Loans obtained for coursework after the program participant has received an initial teaching credential are not eligible for assumption under the APLE.

(5) For program participants who sign a loan assumption agreement on or after January 1, 2009 the Commission shall agree that:

(A) after the program participant has completed one school year of teaching on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of one full-time school year, in a subject that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application, at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index, or at an eligible school, pursuant to the designated teaching service area indicated on the signed loan assumption agreement the Commission shall assume, subject to the requirements of section 30707, up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs; and

(B) after the program participant has completed two consecutive school years of teaching on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of two full-time school years, in a subject that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application, at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index, or at an eligible school, pursuant to the designated teaching service area indicated on the signed loan assumption agreement the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30707, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000); and

(C) after the program participant has completed three consecutive school years teaching on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of three full-time school years, in a subject that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application, at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index, or at an eligible school, pursuant to the designated teaching service area indicated on the signed loan assumption agreement the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30707, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to eight thousand dollars ($8,000); and

(D) after the program participant has completed four consecutive school years teaching on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of four full-time school years, in a subject that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application , at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index, or at an eligible school, pursuant to the designated teaching service area indicated on the signed loan assumption agreement the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30707, up to an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) of the outstanding liability of the program participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to eleven thousand dollars ($11,000); and

(E) additional benefits shall be granted to program participants that hold the credential appropriate for teaching and who teaches in mathematics, science, and special education as follows :

1. Up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) of additional liability per eligible school year of full-time teaching or equivalent on a part-time basis shall be assumed for persons who teach in schools in the lowest 60th percentile of the Academic Performance Index rating up to a maximum of four years; and

2. Up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) of additional liability per eligible school year of full-time teaching or the equivalent on a part-time basis shall be assumed for persons who teach in schools in the lowest 20th percentile of the Academic Performance Index rating up to a maximum of four years; and

(F) loans obtained for coursework after the program participant has received an initial teaching credential are not eligible for assumption under the APLE; and

(6) Participant's Name; and

(7) School Name (for credentialed teachers); and

(8) Teaching service area; and

(9) Signature; and

(10) Date (for credentialed teachers and district interns); and

(11) Social Security Number; and

(12) Telephone Number; and

(13) E-mail Address; and

(14) Mailing Address.

(c) For subsections (b)(4)(F) and (b)(5)(E) of this section, the Commission shall make payments after all documentation is received to establish eligibility. The Commission will make payments in the order received until the five million dollars authorized has been expended, or to the extent that additional funding is authorized per the annual Budget Act.

(d) The loan assumption agreement shall constitute a conditional award that may be redeemed with the Commission as specified in section 30707. A program participant in this program shall not receive more than one loan assumption agreement. A prior participant who holds an invalid award may reapply for the program and be accepted into the program under a new loan assumption agreement if he or she meets program eligibility.

(e) The loan assumption agreement shall include the program participant's acknowledgement the individual understands the educational loan obligations of:

(1) Reporting all outstanding educational loans to the Commission prior to receiving any loan assumption payment; and

(2) Complying will all student loan repayment obligations and continue making scheduled payments on student loan(s) until notified by their lender(s) that the loan(s) are paid in full and understand that a loan assumption payment will not cancel or replace any scheduled student loan payment; and

(3) Provide written notification to the Commission within ten (10) days of any change in the status of any student loan(s), including notice of default and the sale, transfer or consolidation of any student loan(s) to another lender or servicer; and

(4) Be free of any obligation to repay any state or federal educational grant and not be in default on any student loan.

(f) The loan assumption agreement shall include the program participant's acknowledgement the individual understands the additional qualifiers for loan assumption benefits are:

(1) The term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more than ten (10) years from the date signed by the individual and accepted by the Commission; and

(2) Loans eligible for loan assumptions payments are educational loans under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Section 1071, et seq.) and any educational loan approved by the Commission; and

(3) Educational loans obtained for coursework other than a baccalaureate degree and an initial teaching credential are not eligible for assumption under the program; and

(4) Loans which are eligible for total or partial cancellation under state or federal provisions will never be eligible for assumption under the program even if the individual does not apply for the cancellation benefits or does not qualify for the benefits during subsequent years of eligible teaching service (e.g., Perkins Loans pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter VI, Part 674, Subpart D, which is incorporated into this section by reference); and

(5) If the Commission determines that any loan assumption payment was authorized based on misleading or incorrect information, the program participant must reimburse such payment(s) to the Commission; and

(6) Respond to all communications and requests from the Commission within the time indicated or the program participant may be withdrawn from the program; and

(7) If the program participant fails to comply with any procedures deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, all conditions cited in the Loan Assumption Agreement and all applicable rules and regulations that the Loan Assumption Agreement will become invalid and the program participant will be withdrawn from the program; and

(8) The consequences of failing to comply with the loan assumption Agreement as specified in section 30708; and

(9) The requirements to redeem the conditional award as specified in section 30707; and

(10) Funding appropriations are contingent upon approved California budget acts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69613.4, 69613.6 and 69613.8, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-88; operative 11-12-88 (Register 88, No. 43).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(1), repealer of subsection (b)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

3. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30707. Loan Payments.

(a) A program participant may redeem the conditional agreement and the Commission shall make loan payments, pursuant to the loan assumption agreement and as provided in Section 30706 and subsection (c), when the Commission has received the following information on forms provided by the Commission for each qualifying year of teaching:

(1) For student or district intern program participants, documentation certifying that the program participant has received an initial teaching credential; and

(2) The following information for each applicable year of employment subject to the loan assumption agreement:

(A) name and social security number; and

(B) authorization for the Commission to change the teaching service area if the school does not qualify under the current designated service area; and

(C) name, address, district, county, and California Department of Education School Code of the employer; and

(D) the updated participant's name, mailing address, city, state, zip code, email address and phone number, if applicable; and

(E) authorization for the employer to release information needed to qualify program participants for program benefits; and

(F) verification the program participant provided teaching service in an eligible school, at a public school ranked in the lowest two deciles on the Academic Performance Index, or in an area that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application pursuant to the teaching service area indicated on the signed loan assumption agreement; and

(G) program participant's signature under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

(3) The following employment information from the program participant's employer(s) for each applicable year of employment subject to the loan assumption agreement:

(A) statement that the program participant completed a school year of teaching on a full-time basis, or, if the program participant is employed on a part-time basis, the percentage of employment as related to a full-time school year; and

(B) verification if the program participant provided service as a Special Education teacher and area of specialization, if applicable; and

(C) the grade level in which the program participant provided the instruction; and

(D) the subject area the program participant instructed for the fall and spring term

(E) if the program participant will be employed by the school district for the upcoming school year; and

(F) employer representative's printed or typed name, telephone number, and date; and

(G) the name of school, school district, and school county; and

(H) employer representative's signature under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

(4) The following information shall be provided by the program participant or the lender and verified by the Commission for each loan that qualifies for payment under the program and the loan assumption agreement:

(A) for participants who have completed their first year of eligible teaching service or have consolidated student loans after their first year of qualified teaching service, the following information from each lending institution for each loan that qualifies for payment under the program and the loan assumption agreement:

1. program participant's name, social security number, phone number, date, and lending institution's contact information; and

2. program participant's signature authorizing the lending institution official to complete and release information needed to qualify participant for program benefits; and

3. account number for each loan; and

4. loan type; and

5. if the loan is a consolidated loan; and

6. if the loan is subsidized or unsubsidized; and

7. interest rate for each loan; and

8. disbursement date for each loan; and

9. payoff amount for each loan as of June 30; and

10. indication for each loan whether the loan is in default; and

11. lending institution/servicer name; and

12. U.S. Dept of Education lender or servicer ID number; and

13. address for where payment is to be sent; and

14. a signature of the lending institution official under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California; and

15. printed name of the lending institution official; and

16. e-mail address of the lending institution official; and

17. telephone number of the lending institution official;

(B) for program participants who have completed a subsequent year of eligible teaching service, the following information shall be provided by the program participant and verified by the Commission for each loan that qualifies for payment under the program and the loan assumption agreement:

1. program participant's name, social security number, phone number; and

2. Lender Name(s); and

3. Account number for each loan; and

4. Approximate June 30 balance for each loan; and

5. Interest Rate for each loan.

(5) The Commission has determined that the program participant has satisfied the requirements for payment to be made under the loan assumption agreement.

(b) Loan payments shall be made by lump-sum payment to the lender, to be applied directly to the principal balance, if not otherwise prohibited by applicable law or by the terms of the loan agreement between the program participant and the lender.

(1) Each year, for each assumable loan, the Commission shall pay to the lender either the maximum assumable amount or the the outstanding balance verified by the Commission at the time payment is processed, whichever is smaller, in the following order of priority:

(A) All assumable loans guaranteed by the Commission, ranked in descending order by rate of interest (highest interest rate first, lowest last), and

(B) All other assumable loans ranked in descending order by rate of interest (highest interest rate first, lowest last).

(2) A Federal Perkins Loan Program loan becomes non-assumable in its entirety upon the teacher's becoming eligible for cancellation of any part of that loan pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter VI, Part 674, Subpart D, which is incorporated into this section by reference.

(c) A program participant may submit a written appeal for additional funds if the amount assumed is less than the maximum assumable amount and less than the program participant's June 30th balance. The appeal must include documentation from the program participant's lender verifying the outstanding balance as of June 30. If the Commission determines the program participant is eligible for an additional payment, payment will be made as specified in subsection (b) of this section. After Commission review and the program participant is determined to be eligible for an additional payment and the program participant's loans are paid in full after the June 30th balance census and before the Commission remits payment to the lender and the program participant does not have any other loans eligible for repayment, the payment will be issued directly to the program participant.

(d) Any credit generated on the program participant's account due to a payment made by the Commission shall be returned to the Commission. The Commission will research if the program participant has any other outstanding loans eligible for repayment and shall send the remaining balance of the payment due as a lump payment to the next eligible lender.

(1) If the program participant's loans are paid in full after the June 30th balance census and before the Commission remits payment to the lender and the program participant does not have any other loans eligible for repayment, the credit will be issued directly to the program participant.

(e) The program participant shall continue to make payments as required under the terms of the loans to avoid defaulting on those loans, until notified by the lenders or loan servicers that the loans are paid in full.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69613.2 and 69613.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

2. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30708. Failure to Comply with the Loan Assumption Agreement.

(a) For program participants who sign loan assumption agreement prior to January 1, 2009 the following applies:

(1) Except as otherwise specified in subsection (2)-(4), a program participant who fails to meet the requirements for payment pursuant to the terms of the loan assumption agreement, including; failure to maintain half-time enrollment or satisfactory academic progress while attending an eligible institution, or failure to complete a minimum of four consecutive school years of teaching in a subject area that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school on a full-time basis will not qualify for loan payment. The loan assumption agreement shall be deemed terminated, the program participant withdrawn from the program, and the Commission shall not make any further payments. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required for any remaining loan obligations under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans but shall not be required to repay any loan payments previously made through the program.

(2) If a program participant is unable to complete one of the four consecutive school years of teaching in a subject area that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school on a full-time basis, due to serious illness, pregnancy, or other natural causes, the program participant shall submit a written request for a leave of absence and upon Commission approval, shall be excused from this requirement for a period not to exceed one year. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(3) If a program participant is unable to teach the first full year in an eligible area within 36 months of obtaining a teaching credential, due to serious illness, pregnancy, or other natural causes, or is called to active military duty status the program participant shall submit a written request for a leave of absence and upon Commission approval, shall be excused from this requirement for a period not to exceed one calendar year unless approved by the Commission for a longer period of time. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(4) If a program participant is unable to teach the first full year in at an eligible area within 36 months of obtaining teaching credential due to being laid off, reassigned, or other reason beyond the control of the program participant, the program participant shall submit a written request for a leave of absence and upon Commission approval, shall be excused from this requirement for a period not to exceed one calendar year unless approved by the Commission for a longer period of time. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(b) For program participants who sign a loan assumption agreement after January 1, 2009 the following applies:

(1) Except as otherwise specified in subsections (2)-(4), a program participant who fails to meet the requirements for payment pursuant to the terms of the loan assumption agreement, including failure to maintain half-time enrollment or satisfactory academic progress while attending an eligible institution, failure to begin teaching the first full year in at an eligible area within 36 months of obtaining a teaching credential, or failure to complete a minimum of four consecutive school years of teaching in a subject area that was designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis will not qualify for loan payment. The loan assumption agreement shall be deemed terminated, the program participant withdrawn from the program, and the Commission shall not make any further payments. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required for any remaining loan obligations under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans but shall not be required to repay any loan payments previously made through the program.

(2) If a program participant is unable to maintain half-time enrollment, begin the first school year of eligible teaching service within 36 months of obtaining teaching credential, or complete one of the four consecutive school years of teaching in a subject area that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis due to serious illness, pregnancy, other natural causes, or is called to active military duty status, the program participant shall submit a written request for a leave of absence and upon Commission approval, shall be excused from this requirement for a period not to exceed one calendar year, unless approved by the Commission for a longer period of time. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(3) If a program participant is unable to begin the first school year of eligible teaching service within 36 months of obtaining teaching credential or complete one of the four consecutive school years of teaching in a subject area that is designated as a current or projected shortage area at the time of application or at an eligible school on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis due to being laid off, reassigned, or other reason beyond the control of the program participant, the program participant shall submit a written request for a leave of absence and upon Commission approval, shall be excused from this requirement for a period not to exceed one calendar year, unless approved by the Commission for a longer period of time. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(4) If a natural disaster prevents a program participant from maintaining half-time enrollment, the program participant shall submit a written request for a leave of absence and upon Commission approval, shall be excused from this requirement for a period not to exceed one calendar year, unless approved by the Commission for a longer period of time. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to fulfill any obligation required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(c) If a program participant is withdrawn, the individual may send in a written appeal that describes why he or she should be reinstated into the program along with supporting documentation, if applicable, showing that he or she has continually met program eligibility. If the Commission determines the program participant should not have been withdrawn, the individual's loan assumption agreement shall be reinstated. The program participant will not be eligible for any benefits for awards years that are closed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69613 and 69613.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

2. Repealer and new section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 30709. Development of Projections for Funding Purposes.

The Commission shall develop funding projections based on, but not limited to, the following components:

(a) Number of authorized awards; and

(b) Number of program participants still enrolled in coursework required for a baccalaureate degree or initial teaching credential; and

(c) Number of program participants who have received an initial teaching credential;

(d) Number of program participants who have been withdrawn; and

(e) Number of program participants who have received a loan assumption payment the previous year; and,

(f) Average loan assumption payments made in previous years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69615, Education Code. Reference: Section 69615, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-99; operative 7-7-99 (Register 99, No. 24).

2. Repealer and new section and new Attachments A-1--A-6, B-1--B-3, C-1--C-6 and D filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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Appendix A [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New Appendix A filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order, including amendment of form, transmitted to OAL 4-23-2010 and filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 1-10-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

4. Amendment filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

5. Repealer filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Appendix B [Repealed]

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History

1. New Appendix B filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Amendment filed 1-10-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

3. Repealer filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Appendix C [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New Appendix C filed 1-10-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

2. Repealer filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30730. Definitions.

“Academic Year” means:

(a) Two semesters or three quarters or their equivalent within a 12-month period. An academic year may include a summer quarter in those colleges which maintain a summer quarter comparable to either the fall, winter or spring quarters; or

(b) A period of time usually eight or nine months during which a full-time student would normally be expected to complete the equivalent of two semesters, two trimesters, or three quarters of instruction.

(c) July 1 to June 30 inclusive. The starting date of a session shall determine the academic year in which it is included.

“Active member” means a current uniformed service member of the California Military Department (the California Army or Air National Guard; the California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly the State Military Reserve; or the California Naval Militia) who meets military standards established by military regulations.

“Administrative Appeal” means a formal request from the program participant to the Adjutant General requesting a change in withdrawal status.

“CMD GI Bill” means California Military Department GI Bill Award Program, formerly the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP).

“Commission” means California Student Aid Commission.

“Cost of Attendance” means student budget at the qualifying institution for the program participant that includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, transportation and personal expenses for the year. It may also include an allowance for the rental or purchase of a computer, childcare or other dependent care costs and additional expenses for students with disabilities not already covered.

“Disaster” means a fire, flood, storm, tidal wave, earthquake, terrorism, epidemic, or other similar public calamity that the Governor determines presents a threat to public safety. (California Government Code, Section 8680.3)

“Discretionary Summer Term” means a summer term for a program participant who is enrolled in a program that does not require summer term attendance in addition to all other terms. Summer term classifications reflect an institution's designation of academic terms with the Commission.

“DOD ID” means the Department of Defense identification number. The DOD ID is assigned to each person registered in the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).

“Eligible applicant” means a person who:

(a) Is a California resident pursuant to Education Code Section 68017 for at least one year immediately preceding the residence determination date;

(b) Is an active service member that agrees to maintain active service throughout participation in the program and agrees to serve two years in the California Military Department upon completion of the last academic term for which program funding was provided;

(c) Has been accepted or registered at or enrolled in a qualifying institution for the academic year for which an application was submitted;

(d) Submits an application pursuant to Section 30731 and agrees to use the award to obtain a certificate, degree, or diploma that he or she does not hold at the time he or she applies for the award;

(e) Agrees to enroll in at least three academic units per semester, or the equivalent;

(f) Has submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the United States Department of Education;

(g) Has not previously participated in the program and been permanently withdrawn pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 30736;

(h) Has not exceeded the amount of program eligibility set forth in California Education Code Section 69999.18(e);

(i) Agrees to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA);

(j) Agrees to only receive disbursements from either the CMD GI Bill or the Cal Grant program for a particular academic year;

(k) Agrees to complete a course of study leading to a certificate, degree, or diploma within 10 years of initial acceptance into the program; and

(l) Agrees to only obtain one degree (baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral) while participating in the program.

“Enrollment status” means full-time or part-time status:

(a) Part-time, for purposes of program eligibility for undergraduate participants, is defined as less than 12 semester units, inclusive, or the equivalent.

(1) An undergraduate participant enrolled for at least 9 semester units but less than 12 semester units or the equivalent is considered 3/4 time.

(2) An undergraduate participant enrolled for at least 6 semester units but less than 9 semester units or their equivalent is considered 1/2 time.

(3) An undergraduate participant enrolled for at least 3 semester units but less than 6 units or the equivalent is considered 1/4 time.

(b) Full-time, for purposes of program eligibility for undergraduate participants, is defined as 12 or more semester units or the equivalent.

(c) Part-time and full-time status, for purposes for graduate participants, is the enrollment status as defined by the institution. Graduate participants enrolled in less than 3 academic units may be eligible for award payments for the term if the institution verifies the graduate participant's enrollment status is equivalent to at least one-quarter time.

“Excess Awards,” also informally known as “first-come, first-serve awards,” means awards issued to eligible applicants who completed the application process after the deadline established by Section 30731. Excess awards will be offered until all available awards are exhausted or until the Adjutant General no longer has authority to make awards, whichever is earlier.

“Leave of Absence (LOA)” means a period of time approved by the Adjutant General during which a program participant does not receive award payments and maintains program eligibility.

“Mandatory Summer Term” means a summer term for a program participant who is enrolled in a program that requires summer term attendance in addition to all other terms. Summer term classifications reflect an institution's designation of academic terms with the Commission.

“Other natural causes” means a disease, or physical or mental condition involving inpatient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code Section 12945.2 or the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

“Program” means the California Military Department GI Bill Award Program (CMD GI Bill), formerly the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP), established in Article 20.7 (commencing with Section 69999.10) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code and as set forth in this Article.

“Program Participant” means a person who has successfully met all of the requirements set forth in Education Code Sections 69999.16, who has been selected and certified by the Adjutant General, and who has accepted the award in terms of attending a qualifying institution to which that person has been admitted. The Adjutant General will send the program participant an acceptance letter informing the participant of acceptance into the program.

“Qualifying institution” means the institution has met the requirement of California Education Code Section 69432.7(l) and has signed an Institutional Participation Agreement with the Commission.

“Record Change Request form” means the form applicants and program participants must complete to indicate a change to name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, or school; to confirm a program change between CMD GI Bill and Cal Grant; to request a leave of absence; or to report federal educational benefits for veterans received by the applicant or program participant. The contents of the form are enumerated in subsection (a)(3) of Section 30734.

“Reinstatement” means restoring a participant's program eligibility due to an approved appeal.

“Residence determination date” means:

(a) If the governing board of a public institution has adopted by regulation or policy a residence determination date, that date shall be used for the CMD GI Bill purposes; or

(b) The first day of instruction of the term for the academic year in which the student is enrolled as a CMD GI Bill program participant shall be the residence determination date for the CMD GI Bill purposes; or

(c) The date the Commission used to make the preliminary determination of California residency for purposes of offering a CMD GI Bill shall be the residence determination date for the CMD GI Bill purposes.

“Serious illness” means an illness involving inpatient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code Section 12945.2 or the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.16, Education Code.

History

1. New article 15 (sections 30730-30736 and Appendix A and Appendix B) and section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history of article 15, sections 30801-30821, see Register 89, No. 11.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-23-2010 and filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment of definitions of “Program Participant” and “Qualifying institution” filed 1-10-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

4. Amendment filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

5. Repealer and new article heading and amendment of section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30731. Application to Participate in the Program.

(a) Application materials shall be submitted to the California Military Department. Application materials shall include the CMD GI Bill Initial Application form, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Statement of Understanding form as described in subsection (a)(21)(K), Service Commitment Acknowledgement form as described in subsection (a)(21)(L), and Letter of Recommendation form as described in subsection (a)(21)(M), all of which must be specific to the academic year for which the applicant is applying. Application materials shall be submitted by April 30. Application materials received by April 30 will be classified as “priority applications” by the California Military Department. Applications received after April 30 will be classified as “first-come, first-serve” applications and will be considered for any excess awards. Applicants being considered for excess awards are not required to submit the Letter of Recommendation form. The following information shall be provided on the CMD GI Bill Initial Application form:

(1) Social Security number;

(2) DOD ID;

(3) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(4) Grade;

(5) Address;

(6) Years of Service in the California Military Department (the California Army or Air National Guard; California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly the State Military Reserve; or California Naval Militia);

(7) Date of birth;

(8) Phone number;

(9) Type of degree seeking:

(A) Certificate/Diploma;

(B) Associate's;

(C) Bachelor's;

(D) Graduate Studies; or

(E) Doctorate's;

(10) E-mail Address;

(11) Identification of membership in the California Military Department:

(A) California Army National Guard;

(B) California Air National Guard;

(C) California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly State Military Reserve; or

(D) California Naval Militia;

(12) Applicant's desired Certificate/Degree/Diploma (include subject area) and expected completion date of Certificate/Degree/Diploma;

(13) The type of any prior degree received (baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree), including Completion Date (Month/Year);

(14) Representation the applicant has been accepted or registered at or enrolled in a qualifying institution, the projected enrollment status of each term, the name of qualifying institution in which applicant has been accepted or registered at or enrolled in, the institution's eight-digit Federal school code, and housing plans;

(15) Certification if the applicant has completed the FAFSA for the application year;

(16) The Applicant's award preference if eligible for both a Cal Grant Award and a CMD GI Bill award;

(17) The type and amount of funding the applicant will receive or expects to receive for each term from the Federal Montgomery GI Bill for the academic year and specifying receipt or expected receipt of the following:

(A) Ch. 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill funding, including:

1. Percentage of funding received;

2. Zip code of the institution;

3. Participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Fry Scholarship, or the STEM Scholarship; and

4. Program entirely through distance learning.

(B) Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) funding, including:

1. Enlistment of less than or more than three years.

(C) Ch. 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) funding;

(D) Monthly funding received from the College Fund or Buy-Up Program; and

(E) Any other GI Bill benefit received or expected to be received, including program chapter and name;

(18) The type and amount of funding the applicant will receive or expects to receive for each term from other Federal Education Benefits programs for veterans for the academic year and specifying receipt or expected receipt of the following:

(A) Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA);

(B) Ch. 31 - Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) Program;

(C) Ch. 32 - Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) including:

1. The amount and number of months funding was contributed.

(D) Ch. 35 - Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA);

(E) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship;

(F) National Call to Service Program; and

(G) Any other form of federal educational benefits for veterans, including program chapter and name.

(19) Gender;

(20) Ethnicity;

(21) The applicant's representations that he or she:

(A) Will submit the FAFSA for the academic year he or she is applying for by the application deadline or, for applicants being considered for any excess awards, that the FAFSA will be completed for the academic year he or she is applying for prior to being considered for an award;

(B) Agrees to use the award to obtain a certificate, degree, or diploma that he or she does not hold at the time he or she applies for the award;

(C) Agrees to maintain enrollment in at least three (3) academic units per semester, or the equivalent;

(D) Agrees to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and enrollment at a qualifying institution;

(E) Understands program participants shall not receive disbursements from both a CMD GI Bill award and any Cal Grant Award for the same academic year. A program participant who is also eligible for a Cal Grant Award must elect between an award under this program and any Cal Grant Award for the same academic year;

(F) Is currently an active member of the California Military Department (California Army or Air National Guard, the California State Guard (Cal State Guard), or the California Naval Militia), agrees to continue to be an active member of the California Military Department throughout the period that he or she participates in the program, and agrees to serve two years in the California Military Department upon completion of the last academic period in which educational assistance under the program is received;

(G) Has not previously participated in the program and obtained a baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree;

(H) Agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations applicable to the program;

(I) Understands the funding appropriations are contingent upon approved California budget acts;

(J) Agrees to complete a course of study leading to a certificate, degree, or diploma within 10 years of initial acceptance into the program;

(K) Will submit the Statement of Understanding form for the academic year to the e-mail address listed on the form by the application deadline. The Statement of Understanding form shall (1) include acknowledgements made by the applicant regarding the program requirements in Sections 30730, 30731(a)(21), 30734, 30737, and 30740, and agreement by the applicant to comply with those requirements; (2) the applicant's name, last 4 digits of Social Security Number, e-mail address, and phone number; (3) be signed and dated by the applicant under penalty of perjury and indicate the applicant understands all obligations, responsibilities, and standards included in the Statement of Understanding form; and (4) be signed and dated by the Unit Commander, including name, rank, and unit, and confirm the applicant is an active member in the California National Guard, California State Guard, or California Naval Militia. (Applicants being considered for any excess award funds will submit the Statement of Understanding form for the academic year prior to consideration for the award);

(L) Will submit the Service Commitment Acknowledgement form to the e-mail address listed on the form by the application deadline. The Service Commitment Acknowledgement form shall (1) include a statement that the applicant understands he or she must complete a two-year service commitment in the California National Guard, California State Guard, or California Naval Militia following completion of the last academic period for which educational assistance was provided and that failure to do so will result in recoupment of the funds; (2) the applicant's e-mail address and phone number; and (3) be signed and dated by the applicant. (Applicants being considered for any excess award funds will submit the Service Commitment Acknowledgement form for the academic year prior to consideration for the award); and

(M) Will submit the Letter of Recommendation form to the e-mail address listed on the form by the application deadline. The Letter of Recommendation form shall (1) include a statement that the professor, school counselor, commander, or civilian employer recommends the applicant for acceptance into the program; (2) the professor, school counselor, commander, or civilian employer's e-mail address and phone number; and (3) be signed and dated by the professor, school counselor, commander, or civilian employer. If the Letter of Recommendation form is not submitted by the application deadline but the applicant has met all of the other application filing requirements, the applicant will be considered for an excess award.

(22) The applicant shall sign the application under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that all statements contained in the application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the application are subject to investigation. Any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial to participate in the program and subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The applicant authorizes the Commission and the California Military Department to receive and release any student records, and any application information between qualifying institutions and appropriate public and private agencies. The applicant will provide documentation to verify all information provided, if requested.

(b) The Commission will verify the applicant has submitted the FAFSA for the academic year he or she is applying for by the application deadline. If excess awards are made to applicants, the Commission will verify the applicant has submitted the FAFSA for the academic year he or she is applying for prior to being considered for an award.

(c) To continue participation in the program, the CMD GI Bill Renewal Application form and Renewal Statement of Understanding form as described in subsection (c)(17)(K) shall be submitted to the California Military Department by June 1 for the upcoming academic year. For those renewal applicants who received an initial award during or after the 2020-2021 academic year, the Service Commitment Acknowledgement form, as described in subsection (c)(17)(I)4., shall also be submitted. The following information shall be provided on the CMD GI Bill Renewal Application form:

(1) Social Security Number;

(2) DOD ID;

(3) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(4) Grade;

(5) Address;

(6) Date of Birth;

(7) Phone Number;

(8) Type of degree seeking:

(A) Certificate/Diploma;

(B) Associate's;

(C) Bachelor's;

(D) Graduate Studies; or

(E) Doctorate's.

(9) E-mail Address;

(10) Identification of membership in the California Military Department;

(A) California Army National Guard;

(B) California Air National Guard;

(C) California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly the State Military Reserve; or

(D) California Naval Militia.

(11) Representation the program participant has been accepted or registered at or enrolled in a qualifying institution, the projected enrollment status of each term, the name of qualifying institution in which program participant has been accepted or registered at or enrolled in, the institution's eight-digit Federal school code, and housing plans;

(12) Program participant's desired Certificate/Degree/Diploma (include subject area) and expected completion date of Certificate/Degree/Diploma;

(13) The type of prior degree received (baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree), if applicable, including Completion Date (Month/Year);

(14) Program participant's preference if eligible for both a Cal Grant Award and a CMD GI Bill award;

(15) The type and amount of funding the program participant will receive or expects to receive for each term from the Federal Montgomery GI Bill for the academic year and specifying receipt or expected receipt of the following:

(A) Ch. 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill funding including:

1. Percentage of funding received;

2. Zip code of the institution;

3. Participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Fry Scholarship, or the STEM Scholarship; and

4. Program entirely through distance learning.

(B) Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD) funding, including:

1. Enlistment of less than or more than three years.

(C) Ch. 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) funding;

(D) Monthly funding received from the College Fund or Buy-Up Program; and

(E) Any other GI Bill benefit received or expected to be received, including program chapter and name.

(16) The type and amount of funding the program participant will receive or expects to receive for each term from other Federal Educational Benefits programs for veterans for the academic year, and specifying receipt or expected receipt of the following:

(A) Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA);

(B) Ch. 31 - Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) Program;

(C) Ch. 32 - Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) including:

1. The amount and number of months funding was contributed.

(D) Ch. 35 - Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA);

(E) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship;

(F) National Call to Service Program; and

(G) Any other form of federal educational benefits for veterans, including program chapter and name;

(17) Program participant's representations that he or she understands and agrees to:

(A) Submit the CMD GI Bill Renewal Application by the deadline of June 1, or may be withdrawn from the program;

(B) Use the award to obtain a certificate, degree, or diploma that he or she does not currently hold at the time of application renewal;

(C) Maintain enrollment in at least three (3) academic units per semester, or the equivalent thereof at an eligible institution;

(D) Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average;

(E) Not receive disbursements from an award under the CMD GI Bill and any Cal Grant Award for the same academic year. A program participant who is also eligible for a Cal Grant Award must elect between an award under this program and any Cal Grant Award for the same academic year;

(F) Remain an active member in the California Military Department (the California Army or Air National Guard; the California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly the State Military Reserve; or the California Naval Militia) throughout the period of participation in the CMD GI Bill;

(G) Comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the CMD GI Bill;

(H) Understand the funding appropriations are contingent upon approved California budget acts;

(I) Understand that program participants initially awarded during or after the 2020-2021 academic year must:

1. Serve two years in the California Military Department (the California Army or Air National Guard; the California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly the State Military Reserve; or the California Naval Militia) upon completion of the last academic period for which educational assistance under this program was received;

2. Complete a course of study leading to a certificate, degree, or diploma within 10 years of initial acceptance into the program;

3. Not have previously participated in the program and obtained a baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree; and

4. Complete a Service Commitment Acknowledgement form and submit the form to the e-mail address listed on the form by the June 1 application deadline. The Service Commitment Acknowledgement form shall (1) include a statement that the applicant understands he or she must complete a two-year service commitment in the California National Guard, California State Guard, or California Naval Militia following completion of the last academic period for which educational assistance was provided and that failure to do so may result in recoupment of the funds; (2) the applicant's e-mail address and phone number; and (3) be signed and dated by the applicant;

(J) Understand that program participants who were initially awarded during or prior to the 2019-2020 academic year may use remaining program eligibility pursuant to Section 30734 (h) to obtain a subsequent degree; and

(K) Submit the Renewal Statement of Understanding form for the academic year to the e-mail address listed on the form by the June 1 application deadline. The Renewal Statement of Understanding shall (1) include acknowledgements made by the applicant regarding the program requirements of Sections 30730, 30731(c)(17), 30734, 30737, and 30740, and agreement by the applicant to comply with those requirements; (2) the applicant's name, last 4 digits of Social Security Number, e-mail address, and phone number; (3) be signed and dated by the applicant under penalty of perjury and indicate the applicant understands all obligations, responsibilities, and standards included in the Renewal Statement of Understanding form; and (4) be signed and dated by the Unit Commander, including name, rank, and unit, and confirm the applicant is an active member in the California National Guard, California State Guard, or California Naval Militia.

(18) The applicant shall sign the application under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that all statements contained in the application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the application are subject to investigation. Any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial to participate in the program and subject to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The applicant authorizes the Commission and the California Military Department to receive and release any student records, and any application information between qualifying institutions and appropriate public and private agencies. The applicant will provide documentation to verify all information provided, if requested.

(d) The California Military Department will grant a Renewal Application deadline extension to program participants who received an excess award for the prior academic year less than 60 days prior to the Renewal Application deadline. The extended deadline will be two months from when the California Military Department notifies the program participant of acceptance into the CMD GI Bill. Further extensions may also be granted by the California Military Department on a case-by-case basis due to extenuating circumstances.

(e) Program Participants who entered the program during or prior to the 2019-2020 academic year and received a baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree while participating in the program will continue to be allowed to pursue subsequent degrees at eligible institutions. Program participants shall receive program benefits if they continue to meet program requirements, complete the Renewal Application process by the designated deadline, and have not exhausted remaining program eligibility under Section 30734 (h), and based on funding availability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69999.16 and 69999.18, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-23-2010 and filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 1-10-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (a)(12), (a)(19)(A)-(H), (c)(12) and (c)(15)-(c)(15)(H) filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30732. Applicant Priority.

(a) The Adjutant General will annually identify the skills most needed by the California Military Department. The Adjutant General shall select applicants for participation in the program by giving priority to applicants who possess or seek to possess the skills most needed by the California Military Department.

(b) Pursuant to Military Department Regulations, the Adjutant General will appoint members to the board whose purpose is to recommend the best qualified service members to receive educational benefits from the CMD GI Bill.

(1) The objectives of the board process are to:

(A) Ensure that the California Military Department retains its most competent and capable service members who possess the desired knowledge, skills and attributes;

(B) Prioritize applicants on the basis of criteria as directed by the Adjutant General in a letter of instruction to the board; and

(2) The board shall present for the approval by the Adjutant General, a prioritized listing of those applicants who qualify for an award.

(3) Where applicants receive a “tied” score, an applicant's “eligible as of date” will be used to prioritize applicants. The “eligible as of date” is the date on which an applicant completes all application steps.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.16, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-23-2010 and filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30733. Selection by the Adjutant General.

(a) The Adjutant General will select from among eligible applicants who complete the application process pursuant to Section 30731(a) by the deadline established by Section 30731.

(b) The Adjutant General will prioritize and certify the eligibility of applicants to the Commission.

(c) The Adjutant General will notify applicants of their selection or non-selection for an award.

(d) If it is determined that a program participant is not able to utilize an award, the next eligible applicant on the list may be given the award.

(e) If the maximum awards authorized for the academic year are not exhausted after the selection process is completed, the California Military Department may continue to accept applications after the deadline established by Section 30731 until all awards are exhausted or the Adjutant General no longer has authority to make awards, whichever is earlier. Applicants being considered for excess awards must complete the application process pursuant to Section 30731(a) for the academic year he or she is applying for prior to being considered for an award. Applicants being considered for an excess award will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.16, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-23-2010 and filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (c) and (f)(7) filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

4. Amendment filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30734. Payments.
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§ 30734. Payments.

(a) The Commission shall determine the maximum payment amount for new and renewal program participants each academic year. The California Military Department will determine program participant payment amounts for each term of an academic year. The California Military Department's determination of payment amounts will consider current attendance information and the actual educational funding benefits received by the program participant.

Payment determinations will be based on current information collected from qualifying institutions and the program participant for the academic year as needed to determine payment eligibility and calculate payment amounts under this Section, including the following:

(1) If a renewal program participant, the Adjutant General shall certify to the Commission that the program participant has maintained program eligibility.

(2) Upon request by the California Military Department, the following information shall be provided by the qualifying institution attended by the program participant:

(A) The program participant's cost of attendance for each term;

(B) The program participant's receipt of any California College Promise Grants, State University Grants, University of California's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan or University Grants, or other institutional grants or scholarships;

(C) Verification that the renewal program participant maintained enrollment in at least 3 semester units, or the equivalent, each term in the prior academic year;

(D) Verification that the renewal program participant maintained a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA;

(E) The program participant's enrollment status for each term of the academic year in the program;

(F) If the program participant:

1. Is enrolled in graduate studies;

2. Is pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree including the type of degree; or

3. Completed a baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree, including the date of completion and last day of attendance;

(G) Confirmation the program participant's appearance on the Commission's school roster in a program with a discretionary or mandatory summer term and program participant's enrollment status in the term;

(H) If the program participant is receiving veteran's educational benefits, the California Military Department may also request the institution provide the following information:

1. Zip code of the institution;

2. Number of course units for the term;

3. Cost of attendance for the term;

4. Cost of tuition and fees for the term;

5. Federal educational benefits for veterans received for the term;

6. Program participant attendance in online or on campus courses; and

7. If the program participant is receiving Yellow Ribbon Program funds, the amounts received from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the institution.

(I) For program participants enrolled in a baccalaureate program at a California Community College, the California Military Department may also request the Community College provide the following information:

1. The program participant's enrollment status in a baccalaureate degree program;

2. The program participant's enrollment in upper division coursework and number of units of upper division coursework enrolled in for each term;

3. Upper division tuition charges; and

4. The program participant's Cost of Attendance including only tuition for the upper division coursework.

(J) For program participants who receive extended awards pursuant to Section 30739, the California Military Department may also request an institution provide the following information:

1. The program participant's enrollment status in an initial teaching credential program;

2. The number of initial teaching credential coursework units taken;

3. The tuition charges for initial teaching credential coursework; and

4. The program participant's Cost of Attendance, including only tuition for initial teacher credential coursework.

(K) If the institution has disbursed the CMD GI Bill funds;

(L) If the program participant completed 3 or more units, or the equivalent for graduate students, during the term for which a disbursement was made; and

(M) Information on the recall of any issued award including the reason for returned disbursements to the Commission, revised cost of attendance, adjusted veteran's educational benefits, and the program participant's enrollment status.

(3) Program participants shall provide up-to-date information on the type and amount of federal education program benefits received for each term. This information must address each of the veterans' benefit programs identified in Section 30731(a)(17) and (18) or Section 30731(c)(15) and (16) relative to the program participant's Initial or Renewal Application. The program participant must report this updated information on the Record Change Request form, which shall include (1) the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and date of birth for the program participant; (2) the specific type of change requested, including change to contact information, school change, to report federal educational benefits for veterans received by the program participant, to request a leave of absence, and/or to confirm a program change between CMD GI Bill and Cal Grant; and (3) signature by the program participant under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements contained in the form and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the form are subject to investigation.

(4) The program participant shall also provide the following information:

(A) The program participant's award preference if eligible for both a Cal Grant Award and a CMD GI Bill award.

(B) The program participant's receipt of any benefits from the federal Montgomery GI Bill or any other federal educational benefits program for veterans and any related documentation as requested by the California Military Department.

(b) The maximum amount a new or renewal program participant may be awarded is as follows:

(1) For program participants attending the University of California or the California State University, the Commission shall award, subject to the requirements of Section 30731, up to the maximum amount of the Cal Grant A as adjusted in the annual budget act;

(A) For program participants attending the University of California, the maximum Cal Grant A award shall equal the mandatory systemwide fees for that segment;

(B) For program participants attending the California State University, the maximum Cal Grant A award shall equal the mandatory systemwide fees for that segment;

(2) For program participants attending a community college, the Commission shall award, subject to the terms of Section 30731, up to the maximum amount of the Cal Grant B award as adjusted in the annual budget act;

(A) For community college students not enrolled in upper division coursework, the maximum Cal Grant B award shall equal the amount of the access award;

(B) The access amount shall be in an annual amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred fifty-one dollars ($1551) or as adjusted in the annual budget act;

(C) For community college students identified by their institution as being enrolled in upper division coursework towards a baccalaureate degree offered by the institution, the Cal Grant B maximum award for the academic term shall equal the per unit fees charged for upper division coursework, plus the access award amount pursuant to subparagraph (B), subject to all of the following:

1. The Commission shall determine the maximum award for assessed unit fees each academic year;

2. Award will be based on per unit fees charged to students for upperdivision coursework; and

3. Only the units for the upper division coursework are considered in enrollment status.

(D) For community college students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs, the maximum award shall be limited to the access award pursuant to subparagraph (B) for the first year of enrollment in a qualifying institution, subject to both of the following:

1. The institution will determine a program participant's first year status based on the number of units completed; and

2. If the program participant is considered a freshman by the institution, the program participant will only be eligible for an access award for the term pursuant to subparagraph (B).

(3) For program participants attending a nonpublic institution, the Commission shall award subject to the terms of Section 30731, up to the maximum amount of a Cal Grant A award for a student attending the University of California as adjusted in the annual budget act. The maximum amounts of a Cal Grant A award for a student attending a nonpublic institution equals the mandatory systemwide fees for a student attending the University of California; or

(4) For a program participant enrolled in graduate studies, the Commission shall award subject to the terms of Section 30731, up to the maximum amount of a Cal Grant A award as adjusted in the annual budget act:

(A) For program participants enrolled in graduate studies at the University of California, the maximum Cal Grant A award shall equal the mandatory systemwide fees for that segment;

(B) For program participants enrolled in graduate studies at a California State University, the maximum Cal Grant A award shall equal the mandatory systemwide fee for that segment;

(C) For program participants enrolled in graduate studies at a non-public institution, the maximum amounts of a Cal Grant A award equals the mandatory systemwide fees for the University of California;

(D) For program participants enrolled in graduate studies, who entered the program during or prior to the 2019-2020 academic year, an additional five hundred dollars ($500) will be awarded for books and supplies.

(5) For program participants whose awards have been extended pursuant to Section 30739:

(A) The Commission shall determine the maximum award amount for the academic year;

(B) Only the credits for initial teacher credentialing coursework credit shall be considered towards a program participant's enrollment status;

(C) The award amount will be based on tuition charges for required courses for an initial teaching credential.

(c)(1) Payments shall be made per term to the qualifying institution, to be used for education related expenses. Each year, the Commission shall award either the maximum award amount or the remaining need, whichever is smaller using the following formula to determine the remaining need:

Cost of Attendance

Minus Federal Montgomery GI Bill

Minus Other Federal Benefits Programs for Veterans

Equals Remaining Need

(2) Institutions shall subtract any amount of CSU's State University Grants, California Promise Grants, University of California's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan Grants or University Grants, or other institutional grants or scholarships received by program participants from the calculated Cost of Attendance reported to the California Military Department for the term.

(d) Whenever a program participant changes his or her choice of school, college or program, the program participant must notify the California Military Department of the change by completing the Record Change Request form and the remaining need eligibility must be re-determined. Eligibility for additional funds will be contingent upon funds being available. Subject to such redetermination, a program participant may change his or her choice of college

(1) Prior to the time of actual enrollment; or

(2) At the conclusion of a quarter or semester, provided that any loss of tuition and feepayments shall be borne by the student.

(e) A qualifying institution may submit a revised cost of attendance, adjusted veterans' educational benefits, or enrollment status. If the changes make the program participant eligible for additional funds, the additional funds will be contingent on availability and the timing of any such changes.

(f) Any credit generated on the program participant's account due to a payment made by the Commission may be refunded to the student.

(g) Payments are based on current program eligibility and availability of funds.

(h) Program participants will receive 400% eligibility. One hundred percent (100%) represents one year of full-time payment at a traditional term-based school (i.e. quarter or semester terms). Eligibility is used for each term the program participant receives payment and the amount of usage is determined by the type of term and attendance status.

(1) Eligibility used for full-time enrollment:

(A) 50% of eligibility will be used for each full-term payment at a semester or trimester term school; or

(B) 33.33% of eligibility will be used for each full-time term payment at a quarter term school;

(2) Eligibility is adjusted for part-time attendance. The following is a breakdown of eligibility based on term type:

(A) Semester or Trimester

1. Three-quarter time 37.5%

2. Half-time 25%

3. Quarter-time 12.5%

(B) Quarter

1. Three-quarter time 25%

2. Half-time 16.67%

3. Quarter-time 8.33%

(3) Awards are renewed each year for program participants who:

(A) The Adjutant General certifies as eligible;

(B) Satisfy enrollment in the minimum number of credits each term;

(C) Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average;

(D) Have remaining program eligibility; and

(E) Complete the Renewal Application process pursuant to Section 30731(c).

(i) Program participants who accelerate college attendance may increase the amount of award proportional to the period of additional attendance resulting from attendance in classes that fulfill requirements or electives for graduation during discretionary summer terms, sessions, or quarters. Eligibility and receipt of additional funding for discretionary summer terms will be contingent upon funds being available. In the aggregate, the total amount a student may receive cannot exceed the 400% maximum eligibility threshold.

(j) Program participants enrolled in institutions with a mandatory summer term or, pursuant to Section 30740, if approved for funding and attending a discretionary summer term, may increase the amount of award proportional to the period of additional attendance resulting from attendance in classes that fulfill requirements or electives for graduation. In the aggregate, the total amount a student may receive cannot exceed the 400% maximum eligibility threshold.

(k) If the program participant is eligible for payment at the time of disbursement, but drops units applicable to the payment received for a term, the program participant remains eligible for the entire payment, unless a refund is due based on the school's refund policy. If a refund is due, schools are responsible for repaying the Commission and reporting an adjusted payment transaction.

(l) If the program participant's tuition charges are reduced due to a drop in units, the qualifying institution shall submit an adjusted cost of attendance. The program participant's remaining need will be redetermined and the award adjusted accordingly.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69999.22 and 69433.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69999.16, 69999.18, 69999.20 and 66021.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-23-2010 and filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30735. Fifth Year Benefits.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:02:32.381463+00:00
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§ 30735. Fifth Year Benefits.

(a) Program participants enrolled in a Commission approved undergraduate, mandatory five-year program may be eligible to renew their CMD GI Bill benefits for an additional year (100% eligibility). A mandatory five-year program is one for which attendance beyond four years is required to meet the program's degree requirements. The student's course of study must require every program participant in that major to complete more than four years of study for graduation. Students must submit a California Military Department GI Bill Award Program Request for Fifth Year Benefits. Eligibility and receipt for an additional year will be contingent upon funds being available.

(b) The following information shall be provided on the California Military Department GI Bill Award Program Request for Fifth Year Benefits form:

(1) Last, first, and middle name;

(2) Last 4 digits of Social Security Number;

(3) Mailing address;

(4) E-mail address;

(5) Phone number;

(6) Any changes to the items listed in subsections (b)(3), (b)(4), or (b)(5);

(7) Confirmation of CMD GI Bill enrollment, current course of study, and the institution attended;

(8) Confirmation of any institution change;

(9) Anticipated year and academic quarter/semester to commence fifth year studies; and

(10) Program participant certification of understanding that the program participant's institution must verify enrollment in an eligible fifth year program in order to receive additional CMD GI Bill benefits with signature and date of signing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.18, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30736. Failure to Comply with Applicable Laws and Regulations.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:02:36.149698+00:00
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§ 30736. Failure to Comply with Applicable Laws and Regulations.

(a) Except as otherwise specified in Section 30737, a program participant may be withdrawn from the program if the program participant fails to meet the requirements for payment pursuant to the terms of the program, including:

(1) Failure to maintain enrollment in at least three academic units per semester or the equivalent at a qualifying institution;

(2) Loss of status as a California resident;

(3) Failure to submit a Renewal Application each academic year except if the program participant has an approved leave of absence; or

(4) Violation of Commission regulations.

(b) A program participant may be permanently withdrawn from the program if the program participant fails to meet the requirements for payment pursuant to the terms of the program, including:

(1) Failure to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average while attending a qualifying institution;

(2) Failure to maintain active status in the California Military Department (the California Army or Air National Guard; California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly State Military Reserve; or the California Naval Militia);

(3) Has used all 400% program eligibility;

(4) Falsifying or misrepresenting data that is filed with the Commission, the California Military Department, or the educational institution in connection with the program participant's award payments;

(5) For participants entering the program during or after the 2020-2021 academic year, exceeding a 10-year period to complete a course of study leading to a certificate, degree, or diploma unless extended pursuant to Section 30737(g);

(6) For participants who entered the program during or after the 2020-2021 academic year, receipt of a separate baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral degree while participating in the program.

(c) If a program participant leaves any branch of the California Military Department (the California Army or Air National Guard; California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly State Military Reserve; or the California Naval Militia) while participating in the CMD GI Bill and transfers to the California Army or Air National Guard; California State Guard (Cal State Guard), formerly State Military Reserve; or the California Naval Militia within 60 days, the program participant retains program eligibility.

(d) A program participant must remain within a service branch of the California Military Department throughout the two-year service commitment to receive award payments.

(e) If a program participant is withdrawn pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), the Commission will disburse payments for those semester(s), trimester(s), or quarter(s) that the program participant completed and met all program requirements while in attendance.

(f) The Adjutant General may excuse a program participant from fulfilling the two-year service commitment due to extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

(1) If a program participant is unable to fulfill the two-year service commitment, the individual may request to be excused from this commitment by submitting a memorandum to the Adjutant General that describes why he or she needs excusal from the commitment requirement. Supporting documentation showing that the program participant cannot continue to serve in the California Military Department may be required. The basis for requesting excusal of the commitment may include, but is not limited to, separation due to dependency or hardship. In order to be relieved of the service commitment, the hardship must meet the following criteria:

(A) Not be of a temporary nature;

(B) Must have developed or become increasingly worse since entry into the CMD GI Bill;

(C) Separation from the California Military Department and release from the service commitment is the only readily available means of alleviation; and

(D) The program participant must have made reasonable effort to relieve the hardship through other means available and appropriate to the family circumstances.

(2) Requests for excusal of the two-year service commitment must be submitted in writing and sent to:

CALIFORNIA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

ATTN: CMD GI BILL COORDINATOR

10601 BEAR HOLLOW DRIVE

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670

(3) All requests for excusal must be received by the CMD GI Bill Coordinator within 90 calendar days following the date of discharge.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69999.16 and 69999.18, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-2009 as an emergency; operative 12-16-2009 (Register 2009, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-14-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-16-2009 order filed 5-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).

3. New subsection (a)(4), subsection renumbering and amendment of subsections (b)-(d) filed 1-10-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(6), repealer of subsections (b)-(d), redesignation of former subsection 30736(f) as subsection 30738(a) and subsection relettering filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30737. Leave of Absence.
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§ 30737. Leave of Absence.

(a) A Leave of Absence (LOA) request may be submitted in writing to the Adjutant General by completing the Record Change Request form for the following reasons: serious illness; pregnancy; other natural causes; call to active military status, activation, deployment, or military training; or reasons beyond the control of the program participant.

(b) Upon the Adjutant General's approval, a program participant shall be excused for a period not to exceed one calendar year, unless approved by the Adjutant General for a longer period of time.

(c) The Adjutant General may waive the written requirement due to the enactment of a state of emergency or as ordered by the Governor.

(d) The Commission shall make no further payments under the program until the applicable enrollment requirements have been satisfied and the program participant has submitted a Renewal Application, if required.

(e) The Adjutant General may extend the deadline to complete the Renewal Application process for program participants who are called to active military status activation, or deployment, which prevents them from completing the Renewal Application process on time.

(f) The three-unit minimum enrollment requirement may be waived, and a LOA approved, by the Adjutant General on a case-by-case basis for academic terms that began prior to an applicant's acceptance into the program. In this case, a program participant is not required to submit a LOA request.

(g) The 10-year requirement for program participants to complete their course of study towards a degree may be extended by the Adjutant General for up to an additional five years on a case-by-case basis for program participants who were called to active military status, activation, deployment or other unexpected circumstances, and which prevented completion of a degree within 10 years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69999.16 and 69999.18, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30738. Appeal Process.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:02:44.397814+00:00
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§ 30738. Appeal Process.

(a) If a program participant is withdrawn, the individual may request an administrative appeal from the Adjutant General that describes why he or she should be reinstated into the program. In addition, supporting documentation showing that the program participant had continually met program eligibility shall be required. If the Adjutant General determines the program participant should not have been withdrawn, the individual's program benefits shall be reinstated. The program participant will not be eligible for any benefits for awards years that are closed.

Appeals may be submitted when:

(1) Procedural error beyond the control of the program participant results in ineligibility;

(2) The program participant alleges other violations of this regulation or controlling statute.

(b) Appeals must be submitted in writing and sent to:

CALIFORNIA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

ATTN: CMD GI BILL COORDINATOR

10601 BEAR HOLLOW DRIVE

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670

(c) All appeals must be received by the CMD GI Bill Coordinator within 90 calendar days of:

(1) Notification of CMD GI Bill Award denial;

(2) Learning of procedural error.

Appeals submitted for failing to meet program guidelines will not be accepted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69999.16 and 69999.18, Education Code.

History

1. New section, including redesignation and amendment of former subsection 30736(f) as subsection 30738(a), filed 5-14-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30739. Request for Teaching Credential Program Benefits.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:02:48.161982+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30739. Request for Teaching Credential Program Benefits.

(a) Program applicants who plan to enroll in a Teaching Credential Program may be eligible to renew their CMD GI Bill benefits for an additional year (100% eligibility). The additional year of payment is limited to students seeking an initial teaching credential. Applicants must:

(1) Have completed a bachelor's degree, or completed all required coursework for a bachelor's degree;

(2) Enroll in a professional teacher preparation program at an institution approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing within 15 months of the end of the last term for which the applicant received a CMD GI Bill Award Program payment. This time period may be extended if the applicant is approved for a leave of absence or for other reasons such as military deployment;

(3) Have not received or submitted an application for a Teaching Credential, such as a Preliminary or Clear Credential; and

(4) Submit the Request for CMD GI Bill Teaching Credential Program Benefits form to the California Military Department to be considered for an additional year of payment. Eligibility and receipt for the additional year will be contingent upon fund availability.

(b) The following information shall be provided on the Request for CMD GI Bill Teaching Credential Program Benefits form and submitted to the e-mail address on the form:

(1) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(2) Date of Birth;

(3) Last four digits of the applicant's Social Security Number;

(4) Street Address, City, State, and Zip code;

(5) Identification of any address change;

(6) E-mail Address;

(7) Telephone number;

(8) Indication if applicant received a bachelor's or graduate degree or completed all required coursework for a bachelor's or graduate degree, including receipt date or expected receipt date of degree or completion date of all required coursework;

(9) Date that applicant was formally accepted into a Teaching Credential Program and the name of the institution;

(10) Indication if change from previous school;

(11) Indication the applicant will enroll in the Teaching Credential Program and the term he or she will enroll in;

(12) Date and academic term the applicant plans to enroll in;

(13) Identification of any credentials held by the applicant or date the applicant expects to receive a credential. For a Preliminary Credential, indicate the date the applicant has applied, or will apply for;

(A) Preliminary credential;

(B) Clear credential;

(C) Emergency permit; or

(D) Other credential(s) (list type).

(14) Be signed and dated by the applicant and confirm that the applicant understands and agrees:

(A) That to qualify for additional eligibility they must complete a bachelor's degree, or complete all required coursework for a bachelor's degree, and be accepted into or enrolled at a Teaching Credential Program at an institution approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;

(B) Failure to enroll in a professional teacher preparation program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing within 15 months (unless extended for a Leave of Absence) of completing a qualifying degree will result in a forfeiture of benefits;

(C) Award eligibility is limited to courses necessary to obtain the initial teaching credential;

(D) If an applicant attends an institution other than the one listed on the application, the applicant shall submit a Record Change Request form to the California Military Department.

(E) If extension for Teaching Credential Program benefits is approved, the applicant will receive the equivalent of one year of additional eligibility (100%). An approved extension does not guarantee funding payments for the academic year. Funding will be contingent on availability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.16, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30740. Mandatory and Discretionary Summer Terms.

(a) For program participants attending summer terms, the program participant shall submit the Summer Term Certification form to the California Military Department for each academic year they wish to be considered for a summer term award. The California Military Department will process a program participant's summer term eligibility without the commander's certification on the Summer Term Certification form when the California Military Department has verified with the institution that the program participant has already completed the coursework for the summer term.

(b) The Summer Term Certification form shall (1) include acknowledgements made by the program participant regarding the requirements of this Section, Sections 30731(a)(21) and (c)(17), and Section 30734(d), (h), (i), and (j), and acknowledgement that any changes must be reported to the program participant's unit commander applicable to summer term participation; (2) the program participant's rank, name, last 4 digits of Social Security Number, e-mail address, phone number, class name, class dates and times, and date and time of final exam; (3) be signed and dated by the program participant under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all statements contained in the form and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the form are subject to investigation; and (4) be signed and dated by the Unit Commander, including name, rank, and unit, and confirm that the program participant's enrollment in the summer term will not adversely affect his or her attendance at the mandatory military training.

(c) Payments for mandatory summer terms for will be made pursuant to Section 30734(j).

(d) If funds remain in an academic year to provide funding for discretionary summer terms, payments will be made pursuant to Section 30734(i).

(1) The California Military Department will make discretionary summer term awards in order of priority, with priority given to the lowest number in ascending order.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.16, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15. California Military Department GI Bill Award Program > § 30741. Two-Year Service Commitment.
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§ 30741. Two-Year Service Commitment.

(a) Program participants who enter the CMD GI Bill Award Program during or after the 2020-2021 academic year are required to serve two years in the California Military Department following program participation.

(b) The two-year service commitment shall begin the day after the end of the final academic term of the program for which the program participant received a program payment.

(c) Program participants who leave the California Military Department prior to fulfilling the two-year service commitment shall be required to repay all program funds received, unless a program participant receives excusal from the service commitment by the Adjutant General in accordance with Section 30736(f).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69999.22, Education Code. Reference: Section 69999.16, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 16. Federal Family Education Loan Program > § 30901. Insurance Premium Rate and the Fiscal Soundness of the Reserve Fund.
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§ 30901. Insurance Premium Rate and the Fiscal Soundness of the Reserve Fund.

The insurance premium rate shall be reviewed annually by the Loan Study Council, or its successor, and a recommendation shall be made to the California Student Aid Commission for consideration in resetting the insurance premium rate. The Loan Study Council, or its successor, shall review the revenue and expenditure forecasts of the Federal Family Education Loan program administered by the California Student Aid Commission and make recommendations to the Commission related to the fiscal soundness of the reserve fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69761.5 and 69769.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-97; operative 7-17-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 16. Federal Family Education Loan Program > § 30902. Lender Agreement.
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§ 30902. Lender Agreement.

Any eligible lending institution must complete a signed agreement with the California Student Aid Commission, or its agent, before any Federal Family Education Loan made by the lender shall be guaranteed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 34 CFR 682.401(b)(7).

History

1. New article 16 (sections 30902-30904) and section filed 6-24-97; operative 6-24-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 16. Federal Family Education Loan Program > § 30903. Lender and School Reviews.
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§ 30903. Lender and School Reviews.

Every school and lender participating in the Federal Family Education Loan program administered by the California Student Aid Commission shall be reviewed on a regular basis as provided in 34 CFR Part 682 by the California Student Aid Commission or its designee. In addition, the California Student Aid Commission may require self-certified audits of both schools and lenders participating in the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: 34 CFR 682.410(c).

History

1. New section filed 6-24-97; operative 6-24-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 16. Federal Family Education Loan Program > § 30904. Transmittal of Manifest and Fees, and Cancellation of Non-Disbursed Loan Guarantees by the Commission.
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§ 30904. Transmittal of Manifest and Fees, and Cancellation of Non-Disbursed Loan Guarantees by the Commission.

Lenders shall submit to the California Student Aid Commission, or its designee, a manifest of loan transactions (i.e. disbursements, cancellations and any other transactions) within 45 calendar days of the date a loan transaction occurs or the lender learns of the transaction. Insurance premium fees shall be submitted to the Commission along with the manifest for all loans recorded as disbursements on the manifest or shall be submitted to the Commission within 30 calendar days of the date an insurance premium fee billing is sent to the lender. A loan which remains in a guaranteed, but non-disbursed status on the Commission's data base for more than 150 calendar days after the anticipated disbursement date shall have its guarantee canceled by the Commission. If such a loan had actually been disbursed, the lender may request reinstatement of the guarantee by providing the Commission with a written request for reinstatement including an explanation of the reason for the loan's non-disbursed status, a manifest and the appropriate insurance premium fee. This request shall be postmarked or received within 60 days of the date of the cancellation notification.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69763, Education Code. Reference: Section 428(b)(1)(H), Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

History

1. New section filed 6-24-97; operative 6-24-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 17. State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nursing Faculty (SNAPLE-NF) > § 30910. Definitions.
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§ 30910. Definitions.

“Academic year” means a period as determined by the employing regionally accredited California college or university.

“Accredited college or university” means a college or university that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting body, including, but not limited to, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc./Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

“Cost of Attendance” means the student budget at the participating institution for the nominated student that includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, transportation and personal expenses for the year. It may also include an allowance for the rental or purchase of a computer, child care or other dependent care costs and additional expenses for students with disabilities not already covered.

“Demonstrated academic ability” means academic standing consistent with or superior to the requirements established by the accredited college or university for satisfactory progress toward graduation or the award of the graduate or undergraduate degree.

“Demonstrated financial need” means financial need as determined under Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 69503) of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code.

“Eligible applicant” means:

(1) a student who has been admitted to or is enrolled in a baccalaureate level or graduate level degree program in nursing or a field related to nursing and who submits an application pursuant to Section 30911 and agrees to teach nursing at a regionally-accredited college or university within 12 months of obtaining degree, and has received or is approved to receive, a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs, or any loan program approved by the Student Aid Commission, or

(2) an individual who has completed a baccalaureate level or graduate level degree program in nursing or a field related to nursing within the award year he or she applies for the program and who submits an application pursuant to section 30911 and agrees to teach nursing at a regionally-accredited college or university within 12 months of obtaining the degree, and has received or is approved to receive, a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs, or any loan program approved by the Student Aid Commission.

“Eligible noncitizen” means a United States resident as defined for financial aid purposes under Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. Section 1091(a)(5).

“Full-time” and “full-time basis” means full-time employment, as determined by the employing regionally accredited California college or university.

“Half-time basis” means half-time enrollment as determined by the participating institution.

“Natural disaster” means a fire, flood, storm, tidal wave, earthquake, terrorism, epidemic, or other similar public calamity that the Governor determines presents a threat to public safety. (California Government Code, Section 8680.3)

“Other natural causes” means a disease, or physical or mental condition involving inpatient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code section 12945.2 or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

“Participating institution” and “eligible institution” and “eligible school or college” means an accredited college or university that has elected to participate in the program by submitting nominations of students to the Commission under the provisions of this Article.

“Part-time” and “part-time basis” means part-time employment, as determined by the employing regionally accredited California college or university.

“Program” means the State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for nursing faculty established in Article 1 (commencing with section 70100) of Chapter 3 of Part 42 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code and as set forth in this Article.

“Program participant” means an individual who has a loan assumption agreement signed by both the individual and the Commission.

“Regionally accredited California college or university” means a college or university that has been accredited by a regional accreditation body and is located in California.

“Satisfactory academic progress” means academic standing consistent with the requirements of the accredited college or university for satisfactory progress toward the award of the graduate or undergraduate degree.

“Serious illness” means an illness involving inpatient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code section 12945.2 or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70101, 70102, 70103, 70104 and 70105, Education Code.

History

1. New article 17 (sections 30910-30917) and section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

2. Amendment of article heading, repeal of subsection designators and new definition of “Eligible applicant” filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30911. Application to Participate in the Program.

Applications to participate in the program shall be submitted by the eligible applicant to his or her participating institution. The application shall be submitted to the Commission by the June 30th deadline and shall include the following information regarding the eligible applicant:

(a) Applicant's personal information, including:

(1) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(2) Social Security number;

(3) Address and telephone number;

(4) Date of birth;

(5) E-mail address, if available;

(6) California registered nurse license number, if available;

(7) for an applicant in an undergraduate degree program, a copy of the federal Student Aid Report (SAR) generated by the United States Department of Education based upon the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for the academic year in which the applicant applies to the program. Verification of information provided in the FAFSA and used to calculate the EFC may be requested by the Commission as necessary. Failure to provide verification in a timely manner, if requested, may result in disqualification from consideration for an award;

(8) the name of the regionally-accredited college or university that the eligible applicant is teaching nursing and the date the eligible applicant commenced employment, if applicable;

(9) the date the applicant has or is expected to receive his or her undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing.

(b) The applicant's representations that he or she:

(1) is a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen;

(2) is a resident of California;

(3) is in compliance with Selective Service requirements;

(4) does not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant;

(5) does not currently have a delinquent or defaulted student loan.

(6) has not received a grant as an instructor in a California community college registered nursing program pursuant to Article 3.51 commencing with Section 78260 of the Education Code;

(c) The name of the accredited college(s) or university(ies), as applicable, at which the applicant:

(1) is enrolled on at least a half-time basis in an academic program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing;

(2) has obtained a baccalaureate or graduate level degree within the award year he or she applies for the program; or

(3) is accepted on at least a half-time basis to a program leading to a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing;

(d) Statement that the applicant agrees to:

(1) maintain satisfactory academic progress through completion of baccalaureate or graduate degree program; and

(2) teach in a nursing program on a full-time basis at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities for at least three consecutive academic years, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of three full-time academic years, starting within twelve (12) months after obtaining a degree in nursing or a field related to nursing unless, within twelve (12) months after obtaining such a degree, the participant enrolls in a program leading to a more advanced academic degree in nursing or a field related to nursing;

(e) The name of lender, type of loan, loan identification number(s), and current balance(s) of a loan or loans the applicant has received, or has been approved to receive, under one or more of the following designated loan programs:

(1) the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1071 et seq.);

(2) the Federal Direct Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1087b et seq.);

(3) any loan program approved by the Commission on a case by case basis but not including lines of credit, home equity loans, credit card debt, and other general consumer loans, business loans, personal loans, or mortgages;

(f) For applicants who are enrolled in an undergraduate program, the student's cost of attendance at the participating institution for the academic year of application to the program.

(g) The application shall state that by signing, the applicant agrees that, if requested, the applicant will provide information or documentation to verify the accuracy of the information included in the application, and the applicant understands that failure to provide accurate and complete information as requested may result in disqualification from the program and loss of program benefits. The application shall be dated and signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70101, 70102, 70103, 70105 and 70107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (b)(7), new subsections (b)(8)-(9) and amendment of subsections (c)(2)-(3), (d)(1) and (e) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30912. Nominations by a Participating Institution.

(a) A participating institution may nominate one or more eligible applicants who have submitted applications to participate in the program meeting the requirements of Section 30911 by submitting to the Commission by the June 30th deadline all of the following information regarding each eligible applicant:

(1) the applicant's complete application, including applicant's name, social security number, and the SAR for an undergraduate applicant;

(2) the participating institution's certifications of the following information:

(i) the applicant:

A. is enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in nursing or a field related to nursing in which the applicant is, enrolled on at least a half-time basis;

B. has been admitted to a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in nursing or a field related to nursing in which the applicant will be enrolled on at least a half-time basis, or

C. has successfully completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree program within the award year he or she applies for the program in nursing or a field related to nursing in which the applicant was enrolled on at least a half-time basis;

(ii) the applicant's grade point average;

(iii) the applicant:

A. is making satisfactory academic progress; or

B. was making satisfactory academic progress at the time of graduation;

(iv) the applicant has demonstrated academic ability;

(v) it is an accredited college or university; and

(vi) the date the applicant has or is expected to receive his or her undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing;

(vii) the type of degree the applicant is pursuing or has completed

(viii) the applicant's field of study

(3) the participating institution's determination that the applicant has demonstrated outstanding ability to become a nursing faculty member, on the basis of the following criteria:

(i) grade point average; and

(ii) faculty evaluation of the applicant's ability to become a nursing faculty member based on the factors used by the participating institution to hire nursing faculty;

(4) for applicants who are undergraduates, the applicant's cost of attendance for the academic year of application to the program.

(b) Each nomination, including the certifications required by this section, submitted by a participating institution shall be signed by the director of the participating institution's nursing program or designee under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70101, 70102, 70103, 70107 and 70108, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30913. Award Process.

(a) The Commission shall select program participants from among the eligible applicants whose applications and nominations are complete and are received by the Commission by the June 30th deadline date each academic year and who are determined by the Commission to meet all requirements for participation established in the Education Code. If the maximum authorized allocation of awards is not exhausted after this selection process is completed, the Commission may continue to accept nominations and select program participants based on the date the nominations are received by the Commission. The Commission may continue to make awards until the maximum authorized allocation is exhausted.

(b) The Commission shall only consider and select from among nominated applicants with demonstrated academic ability. In addition, undergraduate applicants may only be considered if they have demonstrated financial need. The Commission shall determine that such financial need exists if the applicant's cost of attendance at the participating institution for the academic year exceeds the applicant's EFC for that year.

(c) Nominated applicants enrolled in or who have completed graduate degree programs will be scored and awarded points using the following selection criteria:

(1) Points will be awarded according to the length of time remaining until the applicant is expected to receive the graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing, as follows:

GRADUATE DEGREE	POINTS

Completion Within Four Years or Less	20
Completion Within Three Years or Less	30
Completion Within Two Years or Less	40
Completion Within One Year or Less	50
Completed Program within award year	60
applicant applies for the program	

(2) Points will be awarded based on the applicant's grade point average in the graduate program in nursing or a field related to nursing as follows:

(i)

GRADUATE GPA	POINTS

2.99 or Less	0
3.00-3.24	10
3.25-3.49	15
3.50-3.74	20
3.75-3.99	25
4.00	30

; or

(ii) Nominated applicants enrolled in graduate degree programs who do not have a grade point average established in the graduate program at the time of application may submit the grade point average from their baccalaureate degree program.

(A) Points will be awarded based on the applicant's grade point average in the baccalaureate degree program in nursing or a field related to nursing as follows:

BACCALAUREATE GPA	POINTS

2.99 or Less	0
3.00-3.24	05
3.25-3.49	7.5
3.50-3.74	10
3.75-3.99	12.5
4.00	15

(d) Nominated applicants enrolled in or who have completed undergraduate degree programs and who have been determined to have demonstrated financial need pursuant to subsection (b) will be scored and awarded points using the following selection criteria:

(1) Points will be awarded according to the length of time remaining until the applicant is expected to receive the baccalaureate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing, as follows:

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE	POINTS

Completion Within Four Years or Less	10
Completion Within Three Years or Less	15
Completion Within Two Years or Less	20
Completion Within One Year or Less	25
Completed Degree within award year	30
applicant applies for the program	

(2) Points will be awarded based on the applicant's grade point average in the baccalaureate degree program in nursing or a field related to nursing as follows:

BACCALAUREATE GPA	POINTS

2.99 or Less	0
3.00-3.24	05
3.25-3.49	7.5
3.50-3.74	10
3.75-3.99	12.5
4.00	15

(e) In addition to the points based on expected date of degree award and GPA, 20 points will be awarded to any nominated applicant with an active registered nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

(f) The Commission will select nominees with the highest point totals until the authorized award allocation is exhausted. In the case of a tie in the total number of points, the Commission will select nominees based on the earliest date of expected graduation and in the case of a secondary tie, by the highest grade point average.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70105, 70107 and 70109, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)-(c)(2), new subsections (c)(2)(i)-(c)(2)(ii)(A) and amendment of subsections (d)-(d)(1) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30914. Loan Assumption Agreements.

(a) The Commission shall provide a loan assumption agreement to each nominated eligible applicant selected by the Commission to be a program participant. The loan assumption agreement shall be effective when both the program participant and the Commission have signed the agreement.

(b) The loan assumption agreement shall include the following:

(1) For a program participant who is enrolled in or admitted to a nursing degree program, the program participant's agreement to:

(i) maintain satisfactory academic progress;

(ii) maintain enrollment on at least a half-time basis each academic term at an accredited college or university;

(iii) continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements in section 30911(b)(1)-(6);

(iv) teach nursing on a full-time basis at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities for at least three consecutive academic years, or part-time for the equivalent of three full time academic years, starting within twelve (12) months after obtaining a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing, unless, within twelve (12) months after obtaining such a degree, the participant enrolls in a program leading to a more advanced academic degree in nursing or a field related to nursing;

(v) authorize the accredited college or university attended by the applicant, employers, and lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement; and

(vi) comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the program.

(vii) notify the Commission of starting date of employment within 2 weeks of obtaining eligible employment.

(2) For a program participant who has successfully completed a baccalaureate or graduate level degree in nursing or a field related to nursing at the time of application, the-program participant's agreement to:

(i) continue to satisfy the eligibility requirements in section 30911(b)(1)-(6);

(ii) teach nursing on a full-time basis at one or more regionally-accredited California colleges or universities for at least three consecutive academic years, or part-time for the equivalent of three full time academic years, within twelve (12) months of receiving the degree;

(iii) authorize the accredited college or university attended by the applicant, employers, and lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement; and

(iv) comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the program.

(v) authorize the accredited college or university attended by the applicant, employers, and lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement; and

(vi) comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the program.

(vii) notify the Commission of starting date of employment within 2 weeks of obtaining eligible employment.

(3) The Commission shall agree that:

(i) after the program participant has completed one academic year of teaching nursing studies on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis, at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities, the Commission shall assume, subject to the requirements of section 30915, up to eight thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars ($8,333) of the outstanding liability of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs;

(ii) after the program participant has completed two consecutive academic years of teaching nursing studies on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis, at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30915, up to an additional eight thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars ($8,333) of the outstanding liability of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to sixteen thousand six hundred sixty-six dollars ($16,666); and

(iii) after the program participant has completed three consecutive academic years teaching nursing studies on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis, at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of section 30915, up to an additional eight thousand three hundred thirty-four dollars ($8,334) of the outstanding liability of the participant under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(c) The term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more than 10 years from the date signed by the program participant and the Commission unless extended pursuant to Section 30916.

(d) The loan assumption agreement shall constitute a conditional warrant that may be redeemed with the Commission as specified in section 30915. A participant in this program shall not receive more than one loan assumption agreement.

(e) The loan assumption agreement shall include the participant's certification that he or she understands:

(1) The consequences of failing to comply with the loan assumption agreement as specified in section 30916

(2) The requirements to redeem the conditional warrant as specified in section 30915

(3) he or she must respond to all communications and request from the Commission within ten business days

(4) he or she must report any change in status that may affect his or her SNAPLE-NF eligibility

(5) If it is determined that a loan assumption payment was authorized based on misleading or incorrect information, he or she will be required to reimburse the Commission

(6) he or she must comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the program

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70101, 70102, 70103 and 70106, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(1), new subsections (b)(1)(vii)-(b)(2)(vii), subsection renumbering and new subsections (e)-(e)(6) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30915. Loan Payments.

(a) A program participant may redeem the conditional warrant and the Commission shall make loan payments, pursuant to the loan assumption agreement and as provided in Section 30914 and subsection (c), when the Commission has received the following information for each qualifying year of teaching:

(1) documentation certifying that the program participant has received a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing from an accredited, participating institution;

(2) the following employment information for each applicable year of employment subject to the loan assumption agreement:

(i) program participant's name and social security number;

(ii) names and addresses of the program participant's employers;

(iii) program participant's signature under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

(3) the following employment information from the participant's employer(s) for each applicable year of employment subject to the loan participation agreement:

(i) statement that the program participant completed an academic year of teaching nursing on a full-time basis, or, if the program participant is employed on a part-time basis, the percentage of employment as related to a full-time academic year.

(ii) statement that the employer is a regionally accredited California college or university;

(iii) employer representative's printed or typed name, title, and telephone number;

(iv) employer representative's signature under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California;

(v) certification that the participant has not received a grant pursuant to Article 3.51 commencing with Section 78260 of the Education Code.

(4) the following information from each lending institution for each loan that qualifies for payment under the program and the loan assumption agreement:

(i) program participant's name and social security number;

(ii) account number for each loan;

(iii) interest rate for each loan;

(iv) disbursement date for each loan;

(v) payoff amount for each loan as of June 30;

(vi) indication for each loan whether the loan is delinquent or in default;

(vii) lending institution/servicer name;

(viii) lending institution/servicer eight-digit servicer identification code;

(ix) address for where payment is to be sent;

(x) a signature of the lending institution official under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California

(xi) printed name of the lending institution official;

(xii) e-mail address of the lending institution official;

(xiii) telephone number of the lending institution official;

(5) the Commission has determined that the program participant has satisfied the requirements for payment to be made under the loan assumption agreement.

(b) A program participant who teaches on less than a full-time basis is not eligible for a loan payment until he or she teaches for the equivalent of a full-time academic year.

(c) Loan payments shall be made by lump-sum payment to the lender, to be applied directly to the principal balance, if not otherwise prohibited by applicable law or by the terms of the loan agreement between the program participant and the lender. Payments shall first be made toward loans with the highest interest rates. The program participant shall continue to make payments as required under the terms of the loans to avoid defaulting on those loans, until notified by the lenders or loan servicers that the loans are paid in full.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70101, 70102 and 70103, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

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§ 30916. Failure to Comply with the Loan Assumption Agreement.

(a) Except as otherwise specified in subsections (b) and (c), a program participant who fails to meet the requirements for payment pursuant to the terms of the loan assumption agreement, including failure to maintain half-time enrollment or satisfactory academic progress while attending an accredited college or university or failure to complete a minimum of three consecutive academic years of teaching in nursing at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis, will not qualify for loan payment. The loan assumption agreement shall be deemed terminated, and the Commission shall not make any further payments. The participant shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required for any remaining loan obligations under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans but shall not be required to repay any loan payments previously made through the program.

(b) If a program participant is unable to complete one of the three consecutive academic years of teaching nursing at one or more regionally accredited California colleges or universities on a full-time basis, or the equivalent on a part-time basis, due to serious illness, pregnancy, or other natural causes, the term of the loan assumption agreement shall be extended for a period not to exceed one academic year. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(c) If a natural disaster prevents a program participant from completing one of the required academic years of teaching service due to the interruption of instruction at the employing regionally accredited California college or university, the term of the loan assumption agreement shall be extended for the period of time equal to the period from the interruption of instruction at the employing regionally accredited California college or university to the resumption of instruction. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable teaching requirements have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70101, 70102, 70103 and 70104, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30917. Development of Projections for Funding Purposes.

The Commission shall use program participants' expected dates of graduation and employment dates to project the funding level required to provide loan payments under the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70106, Education Code. Reference: Section 70106, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-2007; operative 5-7-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 19).

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ATTACHMENT A

List of Approved Positions for the State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nurses in State Facilities

Nurse-Anesthetist, Correctional Facility

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse-Practitioner, Correctional Facility

Nurse Practitioner, Departments of Mental Health & Developmental Services

Nurse Practitioner, Safety

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility

Registered Nurse, Safety

Surgical Nurse I

Surgical Nurse I, Correctional Facility

Surgical Nurse II, Correctional Facility

Surgical Nurse I, Departments of Mental Health & Developmental Services

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§ 30920. Definitions.

(a) “Accelerated program” means an approved pre-licensure nursing program that enables a student to complete the instructional program in less time than a traditional program, as determined by the institution.

(b) “Accredited program” means a pre-licensure nursing program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 2785 through 2789.

(c) “Eligible applicant” means:

(1) a student, who has completed a minimum of 60 semester units or the equivalent, and has been admitted to or is enrolled in an approved pre-licensure nursing program, and who submits an application pursuant to Section 30921 and agrees to work in a state-operated facility in an eligible position, and has received or is approved to receive, a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs, or any loan program approved by the Student Aid Commission, or

(2) an individual who has completed an approved pre-licensure nursing program within the award year that he or she applies for the program, and who has applied or is applying for licensure as a registered nurse in California, and who submits an application pursuant to section 30921 and agrees to work in a state-operated facility in an eligible position, and has received or is approved to receive, a loan under one or more of the designated loan programs, or any loan program approved by the Student Aid Commission. However, a person who is currently employed as a registered nurse in a state-operated 24-hour facility is not eligible to enter into an agreement for loan assumption.

(d) “Eligible institution” means a postsecondary institution that is determined by the Commission to meet both of the following requirements: the institution is eligible to participate in state and federal financial aid programs, and the institution maintains an accredited program of professional preparation for licensing as a registered nurse in California.

(e) “Eligible position” means a position in a state-operated facility that appears on the list of Approved Positions for the State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nurses in State Facilities provided by the Student Aid Commission (see Attachment A).

(f) “Employed on a full-time basis” means employed in an eligible position as a registered nurse, in a full-time capacity as defined by the employing, state-operated facility.

(g) “Enrolled on a full-time basis” means enrolled as a pre-licensure registered nurse student, in a full-time capacity as defined by the eligible institution.

(h) “Natural disaster” means a fire, flood, storm, tidal wave, earthquake, terrorism, epidemic, or other similar public calamity that the Governor determines presents a threat to public safety. (California Government Code, Section 8680.3)

(i) “Need-based student loans” means federally subsidized student loans or other student loans awarded based on the student's demonstrated financial need.

(j) “Other natural causes” means a disease, or a physical or mental condition involving in-patient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code Section 12945.2 of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

(k) “One year” means twelve calendar months.

(l) “Program” means the State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nurses in State Facilities established in Article 2 (commencing with Section 70120 of Chapter 2 of Part 42 of the Education Code) and as set forth in this Article.

(m) “Program participant” means an individual who has a loan assumption agreement signed by both the individual and the Commission.

(n) “Registered nurse” means a person who possesses a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse in California and provides patient care services in an eligible position as identified in the list of Approved Positions for the State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nurses in State Facilities (see Attachment A).

(o) “Satisfactory academic progress” means academic standing consistent with the requirements of the eligible institution for satisfactory progress toward the completion of the pre-licensure nursing program.

(p) “Serious illness” means an illness involving in-patient care in a hospital or residential health care facility, or continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, or family care and medical leave under Government Code Section 12945.2 or the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

(q) “State-operated facility” means a state-operated facility in California that:

(1) provides health care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including but not limited to prisons, psychiatric hospitals and veterans' homes;

(2) employs registered nurses;

(3) has a vacancy rate greater than 10 percent of its registered nurse positions as determined by the Department of Personnel Administration; and,

(4) is included on the list of state-operated facilities provided annually to the Commission by the Department of Personnel Administration pursuant to Education Code Section 70121.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70120, 70121, 70124, 70125 and 70128, Education Code.

History

1. New article 18 (sections 30920-30927) and section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment of article heading and subsection (c) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30921. Application to Participate in the Program.

(a) CSAC applications to participate in the program shall be submitted to the Commission by the June 30 deadline and shall include the following information regarding the applicant:

(1) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(2) Social Security number;

(3) Address and telephone number;

(4) Date of birth;

(5) E-mail address, if available;

(6) The name of the lender, loan identification number(s), type of loan or loans (need-based or non-need-based), and current balance(s) of a loan or loans the applicant has received, or has been approved to receive, in order to meet the costs of the applicant's education under one or more of the following designated loan programs (to be eligible for assumption benefits, loan(s) must be disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of applicant):

(A) the Federal Family Education Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1071 et seq.);

(B) the Federal Direct Loan Program (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1087b et seq.);

(C) any educational loan program approved by the Commission on a case by case basis, but not including lines of credit, home equity loans, credit card debt, and other general consumer loans, business loans, personal loans, or mortgages;

and,

(7) proof that the applicant possesses a baccalaureate degree, if applicable.

(8) Ethnicity;

(9) Gender;

(10) Type of program of professional preparation applicant is attending or has attended

(11) the name of the state-operated facility the eligible applicant is employed at and the date the eligible applicant commenced employment, if applicable;

(12) the name of the college the eligible applicant is attending or has attended;

(13) the college's federal school code.

(b) Applications to participate in the program from applicants who are admitted to, or are enrolled in an accredited program shall include the following information regarding the applicant:

(1) Certification from an eligible institution of the applicant's current admission or enrollment as specified in Section 30922(a);

(2) Certification from an eligible institution that the applicant has completed a minimum of 60 post-secondary semester units or the equivalent;

(3) Statement that the applicant agrees to:

(A) maintain satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment;

(B) obtain and maintain a California registered nurse license within 12 months of completing the pre-licensure nursing program; and,

(C) obtain and maintain employment, within 6 months of obtaining a California registered nurse license, as a registered nurse in an eligible position in a state-operated facility, as defined in Section 30920(q), on a full-time basis for four consecutive years.

(c) Applications to participate in the program from applicants who have completed a pre-licensure nursing program within the award year that he or she applies for the program, but have not obtained a California registered nursing license shall include the following information regarding the applicant:

(1) Certification from an eligible institution that the applicant has completed a pre-licensure nursing program and the date completed as specified in Section 30922(a);

(2) Statement that the applicant agrees to:

(A) obtain and maintain a California registered nurse license within 12 months of completing the pre-licensure nursing program

(B) obtain and maintain employment, within 6 months of obtaining a California registered nurse license, as a registered nurse in an eligible position in a state-operated facility, as defined in Section 30920(q), on a full-time basis for four consecutive years.

(d) Applications to participate in the program from applicants who have completed a pre-licensure nursing program within the award year that they apply for the program and who possess a current California registered nursing license, shall include the following information regarding the applicant:

(1) Certification from an eligible institution that the applicant has completed a pre-licensure nursing program and the date completed as specified in Section 30922(a);

(2) California Registered Nurse License number and expiration date;

(3) Statement that the applicant agrees to:

(A) obtain and maintain employment, within 6 months of being accepted into the program, as a registered nurse in an eligible position in a state-operated facility, as defined in Section 30920(q), on a full-time basis for four consecutive years.

(e) The application shall state that by signing, the applicant agrees that, if requested, the applicant will provide information or documentation to verify the accuracy of the information included in the application, and the applicant understands that failure to provide accurate and complete information as requested may result in disqualification from the program and loss of program benefits. The application shall be dated and signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70120, 70122, 70125 and 70128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(7) and new subsections (a)(8)-(a)(13) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30922. Certification from Eligible Institution.

(a) All applicants shall submit certification from an eligible institution to the Commission by the June 30 deadline, including:

(1) the type of program, whether accelerated or traditional;

(2) that the applicant is, or if admitted will be, enrolled on a full-time basis, or that the applicant completed the pre-licensure nursing program and the that completion date;

(3) that the applicant, if enrolled, is maintaining satisfactory academic progress; and,

(4) that the eligible institution has determined that the applicant has demonstrated outstanding ability on the basis of criteria that may include, but need not be limited to, any of the following:

(A) grade point average;

(B) test scores;

(C) faculty evaluations;

(D) interviews; and

(E) other recommendations.

(5) the applicant's grade point average for the pre-licensure nursing program;

(6) the number of remaining semesters or quarters the applicant is expected to take to complete the pre-licensure program and the projected completion date;

(7) certification that the institution is eligible to participant in state and federal financial aid programs;

(8) certification that the institution maintains an accredited program of professional preparation for licensing as a registered nurse in California;

(9) the applicant's last name, first name and middle initial;

(10) the applicant's Social Security Number;

(11) each certification submitted by an eligible institution shall be signed by the director of the institution's nursing program or designee under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Section 70120, 70125, 70126 and 70128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(6), new subsections (a)(7)-(a)(10) and subsection renumbering filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30923. Award Process.

(a) The Commission shall select program participants from among those applicants whose applications are complete and are received by the Commission by the June 30 deadline, and who are determined by the Commission to meet all requirements for participation established in the Education Code. If the authorized allocation of awards is not exhausted after this selection process is completed, the Commission may continue to accept applications and select program participants based on the date the applications are received by the Commission. The Commission may continue to make awards until the authorized allocation is exhausted.

(b) In the event that the number of applications from eligible applicants exceeds the maximum allocation of awards, the Commission shall score and award points to eligible applicants using the following selection criteria:

(1) Applicants who have completed a baccalaureate degree at time of application shall receive 25 points.

(2) Applicants who are currently enrolled in or who completed an accelerated program within the award year he or she applies for the program shall receive 25 points.

(3) Applicants who have an outstanding balance on a federally subsidized student loan(s) or other need-based student loan(s) disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of applicant shall receive 25 points.

(4) Nominated applicants in pre-licensure nursing programs or applicants who have completed a pre-licensure program within the award year that he or she applies for the program will be scored and awarded points using the following selection criteria:

(A) Points will awarded according to the length of time remaining until the applicant is expected to complete the pre-licensure nursing program, as follows:

Completion of Pre-licensure Nursing Program	POINTS

Completion Within/Longer Than Six Quarters or Four Semesters	0
Completion Within Five Quarters	2.5
Completion Within Three Semesters	3.75
Completion Within Four Quarters	5
Completion Within Three Quarters or Two Semesters	7.5
Completion Within Two Quarters	10.0
Completion Within One Semester	11.25
Completion Within One Quarter	12.5
Completed Pre-Licensure Nursing Program	15

(B) Points will be awarded based on the applicant's grade point average in the pre-licensure nursing program in nursing as follows:

Pre-licensure Nursing GPA	POINTS

2.99 or Less	0
3.00-3.24	2
3.25-3.49	4
3.50-3.74	6
3.75-3.99	8
4.00	10

(c) After assignment of the scores specified in subsection (b), the Commission will select nominees with the highest point totals until the authorized award allocation is exhausted. In the case of a tie in the total number of points, the Commission will select nominees based on the date the application is received by the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70125 and 70128, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30924. Loan Assumption Agreements.

(a) The Commission shall provide a loan assumption agreement to each applicant who has been chosen by the Commission to be a program participant. The loan assumption agreement shall be effective when both the program participant and the Commission have signed the agreement.

(b) The loan assumption agreement shall include for participants who are enrolled in or admitted to an approved program, the program participant's agreements to:

(1) maintain satisfactory academic progress;

(2) maintain enrollment on a full-time basis each academic term;

(3) apply for and obtain a license to practice as a registered nurse in California within 12 months of completing the pre-licensure nursing program;

(4) obtain and maintain full-time employment, within 6 months of obtaining a California registered nurse license, for four consecutive years in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, as defined in Section 30920(q); and

(5) authorize the eligible institution that the applicant is attending, future employers from state operated facilities, and student loan lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement;

(6) notify the Commission of starting date of employment within 2 weeks of obtaining eligible employment.

(c) The loan assumption agreement shall include for participants who have completed a pre-licensure nursing program within the award year that he or she applies for the program the program participant's agreements to:

(1) apply for and obtain a license to practice as a registered nurse in California within 12 months of completing the pre-licensure nursing program, if the participant has not already obtained his or her license;

(2) obtain and maintain full time employment, within 6 months of obtaining a California registered nurse license, or within 6 months of entering the program if the participant holds a registered nurse license prior to entering into the program, for four consecutive years in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, as defined in Section 30920(q); and

(3) authorize the eligible institution that the applicant attended, future employers from state-operated facilities, and student loan lenders to provide information requested by the Commission for the purposes of administering the loan assumption agreement.

(4) notify the Commission of starting date of employment within 2 weeks of obtaining eligible employment.

(d) The Commission shall agree that:

(1) after the program participant has completed one year of full time employment in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, the Commission shall assume, subject to the requirements of Section 30925, up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) of the outstanding liability under one or more of the designated loan programs (to be eligible for assumption benefits, loan(s) must be disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of participant);

(2) after the program participant has completed two consecutive years of full time employment in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of Section 30925, up to an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) of the participant's outstanding liability under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) (to be eligible for assumption benefits, loan(s) must be disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of participant); and,

(3) after the program participant has completed three consecutive years of full time employment in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of Section 30925, up to an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) of the participant's outstanding liability under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) (to be eligible for assumption benefits, loan(s) must be disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of participant); and,

(4) after the program participant has completed four consecutive years of full time employment in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, the Commission shall assume, subject to the terms of Section 30925, up to an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000) of the participant's outstanding liability under one or more of the designated loan programs, for a total loan assumption of up to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) (to be eligible for assumption benefits, loan(s) must be disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of participant).

(e) The term of the loan assumption agreement shall be no more than 10 years from the date signed by the program participant and the Commission unless extended by the Commission in the case of serious illness, pregnancy, other natural causes or a natural disaster.

(f) The loan assumption agreement shall constitute a conditional warrant that may be redeemed with the Commission as specified in Section 30925. A participant in this program shall not receive more than one loan assumption agreement.

(g) The loan assumption agreement shall include the participant's certification that he or she understands:

(1) The consequences of failing to comply with the loan assumption Agreement as specified in section 30926;

(2) The requirements to redeem the conditional warrant as specified in section 30925;

(3) The institution that the participant attends must be eligible for state and federal financial aid;

(4) he or she must respond to all communications and requests from the Commission within ten business days;

(5) he or she must report any change in status that may affect his or her SNAPLE NSF eligibility;

(6) he or she must comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the program; and

(7) If it is determined that a loan assumption payment was authorized based on misleading or incorrect information, he or she will be required to reimburse the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70120, 70121, 70122, 70123 and 70125, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment redesignating former subsections (b)(A)-(F) as subsections (b)(1)-(6), (c)(A)-(D) as (c)(1)-(4) and (d)(A)-(D) as (d)(1)-(4) and adopting new subsections (g)-(g)(7) filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30925. Loan Payments.

(a) A program participant may redeem the conditional warrant and the Commission shall make loan payments, as provided in Section 30924(d) and Section 30925(c), when:

(1) the program participant has provided documentation certifying licensure as a registered nurse in California.

(2) the program participant has provided the following employment information for each applicable year of employment subject to the loan assumption agreement:

(A) program participant's name and social security number;

(B) name of eligible registered nurse position;

(C) names and addresses of the program participant's employer(s);

(D) program participant's signature under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

(3) the program participant has provided the following employment information from his or her employers for each applicable year of employment subject to the loan participation agreement:

(A) statement that the program participant completed a year of work in an eligible position as a registered nurse on a full-time basis in a state-operated facility,

(B) statement that the employer is a state-operated facility,

(C) employer representative's printed or typed name, title, and telephone number;

(D) employer representative's signature under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California;

(4) the program participant has provided the following information from each lending institution on the loans subject to the loan assumption agreement (to be eligible for assumption benefits, loan(s) must be disbursed prior to the date of registered nurse license of participant):

(A) program participant's name and social security number;

(B) account number for each loan;

(C) interest rate for each loan;

(D) disbursement date for each loan;

(E) payoff amount for each loan as of June 30;

(F) indication for each loan whether the loan is delinquent or in default;

(G) lending institution/servicer name;

(H) lending institution/servicer eight-digit servicer identification code;

(I) address where payment is to be sent;

(J) a signature of the lending institution official under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California;

(K) printed name of the lending institution official;

(L) e-mail address of the lending institution official;

(M) telephone number of the lending institution official;

(5) the Commission has determined that the program participant has satisfied all requirements for payment to be made pursuant to the loan assumption agreement.

(b) Loan payments shall be made by lump-sum payment to the lender, to be applied directly to the principal balance, if not otherwise prohibited by applicable law or by the terms of the loan agreement between the program participant and the lender. Payments shall first be made toward loans with the highest interest rates. The program participant shall continue to make payments as required under the terms of the loans to avoid defaulting on those loans, until notified by the lenders or loan servicers that the loans are paid in full.

(c) The state-operated facility at which the participant is employed must be included on the current list provided to the Commission by the Department of Personnel Administration of facilities with a greater than 10 percent vacancy rate for registered nursing positions as of the date that the participant commences employment at the facility. If the facility is removed from the list after the date the participant commenced employment, the agreement remains valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70122, 70123 and 70125, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (a)(2)(B) and subsection relettering filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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§ 30926. Failure to Comply with the Loan Assumption Agreement.

(a) Except as otherwise specified in subsections (b) and (c), a program participant who fails to comply with all requirements for payment under the loan assumption agreement, including failure to complete a minimum of four consecutive years of full time employment in an eligible position as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility or failure to maintain full-time enrollment or satisfactory academic progress while attending a pre-licensure nursing program, shall be withdrawn from the program and assume full liability for all student loan obligations remaining after the Commission's payment of any loan liability for any year of qualifying registered nursing service.

(b) If a program participant is unable to complete one of the four consecutive years of work as a registered nurse in a state-operated facility, due to serious illness, pregnancy, or other natural causes, the term of the loan assumption agreement shall be extended for a period not to exceed one year. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable work requirements specified have been satisfied. The program participant shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(c) If a natural disaster prevents a program participant from completing one of the four consecutive years of employment at the state-operated facility, the term of the loan assumption agreement shall be extended for the period of time equal to the period from the date that the participant's employment at the facility temporarily ceased to the date on which the participant resumed employment at the facility. The Commission shall make no further payments under the loan assumption agreement until the applicable work requirements have been satisfied. The program participant, however, shall retain responsibility to continue to make any payments required under the terms of any outstanding loans to avoid defaulting on those loans.

(d) If a program participant self-withdraws or is withdrawn from the program within the award year he or she applies for the program, the Commission will reallocate the award to the next eligible applicant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70124 and 70125, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

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§ 30927. Development of Projections for Funding Purposes.

The Commission shall use program participants' expected dates of graduation and employment start dates to project the funding level required to provide loan payments under the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70125, Education Code. Reference: Section 70125, Education Code.

History

1. New section and Attachment A filed 5-30-2007; operative 5-30-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 22).

2. Amendment filed 6-10-2008; operative 6-10-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 24).

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Appendix A PIALR Program Application Scoring Matrix

Personal Need (42 pts. Maximum)
Applicant's Annual Cross Salary at time of application (14 pts. Maximum) 1

Annual salary meets or is below county's living wage	14 pts
Annual salary between 0.01% and 10% higher than county's living wage	10 pts
Annual salary between 10.01% and 20% higher than county's living wage,	8 pts
Annual salary between 20.01% and 30% higher than county's living wage,	6 pts
Annual salary between 30.01% and 40% higher than county's living wage	4 pts
Annual salary 40.01% or higher than county's living wage	0 pts

1 The Commission will rank and assign points for Applicant-reported salaries relative to an applicable county's “living wage” for a household with one adult and one child as determined by the 2023 MIT Living Wage Calculator which is incorporated by reference.

Personal Need, Continued (42 pts. Maximum)
Applicant's Personal Resources, at time of application (14 pts. Maximum) 2

Asset value below $48,300	14 pts
Asset value between $48,400 and $99,999	10 pts
Asset value between $100,000 and $149,999	8 pts
Asset value between $150,000 and $199,999	6 pts
Asset value between $200,000 and $249,999	4 pts
Asset value above $250,000	0 pts

2 The Commission will assign points for Applicant-reported personal resources. Reported personal resources shall include any jointly owned assets of the Applicant and the Applicant's spouse, including the following: (A) The value of all cash and savings held in bank, or other financial institution, checking and savings accounts; (B) The estimated cash value of any investments in real estate or property, other than the Applicant's primary residence, (C) Any business and farm financial assets of the Applicant.

Personal Need, Continued (42 pts. Maximum)
Applicant's Law School Debt, at time of application (14 pts. Maximum) 3

Total law school debt over $175,133.85	14 pts
Total law school debt between $143,161.52 and $175,133.84	10 pts
Total law school debt between $111,189.18 and $143,161.51	8 pts
Total law school debt between $79,216.85 and $111,189.17	6 pts
Total law school debt between $47,244.52 and $79,216.84	4 pts
Total law school debt below $47,244.51	0 pts

3 The Commission will assign points for Applicant reported law school debt.

Commitment to Public Interest Area of Law (33 pts. Maximum)
Years of Public Interest Law Employment, at time of application (18 pts. Maximum)

More than 10 years	18 pts
8-9	14 pts
6-7	11 pts
4-5	8 pts
0.01-3	5 pts
0 years	0 pts

Other Employment/Volunteer History (15 pts. Maximum) 4

Employment in other public service exclusive of Public Interest Law Employment Prior to Law School.	1 pt per year in public service, as defined by the Federal Government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 34 CFR 685.219.
	(5 pts. Maximum)
Volunteer Experience	1 pt per six months (or per academic term, if during law school) of volunteer service in Public Interest Law.
	This can include experience in experiential learning in law school (law school's clinic or externships in public service, as defined by the PSLF Program), as well as volunteer experience after law school.
	(10 pts. Maximum)
Work Experience during law school	2 pt per six months of employment during law school
This can be any paid work experience in any field.	(10 pts. Maximum)

4 The total number of possible points in this section exceeds the maximum score. Additional points above the maximum score are not included in the total. This section takes into consideration a low-income applicant's need to work during law school, as required by California Education Code Section 69742(a)(2). An applicant may receive points for volunteer or work experience in law school.

Practicing Law in High Need Areas of the State (20 pts. Maximum) 5
Currently Practicing Law in High Need Areas of the State (10 pts. Maximum)

Practicing law in county with 1,709 or more residents per attorney: Merced County and Glenn County	10 pts
Practicing law in county with between 1,220 and 1,708 residents per attorney: Modoc County, Kings County, Madera County, Lassen County, Imperial County, Tulare County, Tehama County, San Benito County	8 pts
Practicing law in county with between 731 and 1,219 residents per attorney: Mariposa County, Yuba County, Colusa County, Trinity County, Kern County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Sutter County, San Bernardino County, Lake County, Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Solano County, Riverside County	6 pts
Practicing law in county with between 242 and 730 residents per attorney: Siskiyou County, Sierra County, Humboldt County, Butte County, Shasta County, Amador County, Del Norte County, Inyo County, Mendocino County, El Dorado County, Monterey County, Plumas County, Fresno County, San Luis Obispo County, Nevada County, Santa Cruz County, Yolo County, Placer County, Santa Barbara County, Mono County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Alpine County, Ventura County, Contra Costa County	4 pts
Practicing law in county with between 100 and 241 residents per attorney: Alameda County, San Diego County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Mateo County, Marin County	2 pts
Practicing law in county with below 99 residents per attorney: San Francisco County	0 pts

5 The Commission will assign points for “High Need” based on registered or licensed attorneys within each county relative to overall county resident population. The data is derived from the 2023 “Attorney Demographics” published by the State Bar of California and the 2022 “California Demographics” published by CUBIT for these data sources.

Practicing Law in High Need Areas of the State, Continued (20 pts. Maximum) 6
Interest in Practicing Law in High Need Areas of the State (10 pts. Maximum)

Interest in practicing law in county with 1,709 or more residents per attorney: Merced County and Glenn County	10 pts
Interest in practicing law in county with between 1,220 and 1,708 residents per attorney: Modoc County, Kings County, Madera County, Lassen County, Imperial County, Tulare County, Tehama County, San Benito County	8 pts
Interest in practicing law in county with between 731 and 1,219 residents per attorney: Mariposa County, Yuba County, Colusa County, Trinity County, Kern County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Sutter County, San Bernardino County, Lake County, Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Solano County, Riverside County	6 pts
Interest in practicing law in county with between 242 and 730 residents per attorney: Siskiyou County, Sierra County, Humboldt County, Butte County, Shasta County, Amador County, Del Norte County, Inyo County, Mendocino County, El Dorado County, Monterey County, Plumas County, Fresno County, San Luis Obispo County, Nevada County, Santa Cruz County, Yolo County, Placer County, Santa Barbara County, Mono County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Alpine County, Ventura County, Contra Costa County	4 pts
Interest in practicing law in county with between 100 and 241 residents per attorney: Alameda County, San Diego County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Mateo County, Marin County	2 pts
Interest in practicing law in county with below 99 residents per attorney: San Francisco County	0 pts

6 The Commission will assign points for “High Need” based on registered or licensed attorneys within each county relative to overall county resident population. The data is derived from the 2023 “Attorney Demographics” published by the State Bar of California and the 2022 “California Demographics” published by CUBIT for these data sources.

Academic Achievements (5 pts. Maximum) 7

Law Review	1 pt per term
Dean's List	1 pt per term
Moot Court or Mock Trial	1 pt per term
Membership in honor society	1 pt
Graduation with distinctions or honors	1 pt
The above examples are not comprehensive of every academic achievement that could have been earned during law school. Other achievements can earn up to one point each, subject to CSAC's discretion.	1 pt

7 The Commission will assign points for Applicant-reported academic achievements.

Referenced Data and Information Sources

Federal Student Aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 2023. U.S. Department of Education. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Glasmeier, Amy K. Living Wage Calculator. Living Wage Calculator. 2023. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/06/locations

State Bar of California. “Attorney Demographics”. 2023. Compiled by the State Bar of California https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/members/demographics.aspx

United States Census Bureau. Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Web. May 2023. https://www.census.gov/data/datasets/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html

CUBIT. Carney, Kristen and Anthony Morales. “California Demographics”. California Population by Counties. Compiled from 2022 Population Estimates Program and 2021 American Community Survey. https://www.california-demographics.com/counties_by_population

Credits

History

1. New Appendix A filed 5-22-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 21).

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§ 30928. Definitions.

a) “Applicant” means a person who has applied to the program during the application window established by the Commission.

b) “Application” means the application to the Program.

c) “Commission” means the California Student Aid Commission.

d) “Eligible Expenses” means reasonable expenses associated with the costs of acquiring an education such as tuition, books, equipment, fees, and room and board.

e) “Eligible Participant” means a Licensed Attorney who has been admitted to the Program and is a resident of this state and who can provide proof of residency in this state.

f) “Licensed Attorney” means an attorney who resides in this state and who has successfully passed the California bar examination and has been admitted to practice or has otherwise been licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California.

g) “Loan Repayment” means a loan that is paid in full or in part where the Participant renders legal services in California in Public Interest Law.

h) “Participant” means a Licensed Attorney who has been admitted to the Program and has commenced practice as a Licensed Attorney in this state in Public Interest Law.

i) “Program” means the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Program.

j) “Public Interest Law” means those areas of the law which serve the public interest, including providing Support Services to a legal services organization, or providing direct legal service at a local (1) legal services organization, (2) prosecuting attorney's office, (3) child support agency office, (4) criminal public defender's office or other office contracted/assigned to provide criminal defense services, or (5) qualified support center, as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 6213(b). For purposes of these regulations, a “legal services organization” is a legal services provider in California that serves a clientele over 70 percent of whom are low-income persons according to applicable federal income guidelines.

k) “Full-time or Full-time Equivalent Employment” means at least 215 full-time work days or the equivalent completed either during the one-year period following the Commission's selection and notification of a Program Participant for Loan Repayment or completed during each of the three subsequent periods of annual Public-Interest-Law employment in accordance with Education Code section 69741.5. Any vacation and sick leave used by a Participant, or leave taken pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or a similar State law during the pertinent employment period shall be included as work days in determining a Participant's 215-day Full-Time Employment calculation. Any active-duty service of more than 30 days as a reserve member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or of the California Military Department, shall also be included as work days in determining a Participant's Full-Time Employment calculation.

l) “Required Service Obligation” means an obligation by a Participant to provide a year-long period of full-time or full-time equivalent employment in California, as defined, in Public Interest Law.

m) “Support Services” means providing legal training, legal technical assistance, or advocacy support without charge.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69742, Government Code. Reference: Sections 69740, 69472 and 69743.5, Government Code.

History

1. New article 19 (sections 30928-30931) and section filed 5-22-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 21).

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§ 30929. Application Process and Information.

(a) The Commission shall make available on its website an Application to participate in the Program for prospective Applicants. The Application closing date shall be at least 60 days after the Commission-announced opening date. The Commission shall review and evaluate received Applications for eligibility, and completeness, and rank and score Applicants based on the PIALR scoring matrix attached as Appendix A to these regulations. The Commission shall notify Applicants in writing of their eligibility to participate in the Program based on their Application scoring within 120 days of the Application closing date. Prospective Applicants shall provide the following information to the Commission in the Application:

(1) Last name, first name and middle initial;

(2) California State Bar Attorney Number;

(3) Address;

(4) Date of birth;

(5) Phone number;

(6) Email address;

(7) Law school name, address, and summary of Applicant's academic achievements;

(8) Gross annual salary,

(9) Employer name and address, eligible public interest employment entity, supervisor name and contact information;

(10) Numerical summary of the Applicant's personal financial resources, including any jointly-owned assets of the Applicant and the Applicant's spouse, including the following:

(A) The value of all cash and savings held in bank, or other financial institution, checking and savings accounts;

(B) The estimated cash value of any investments in real estate or property other than the Applicant's primary residence;

(C) Any business and farm financial assets of the Applicant;

(11) Amount of law school debt, as reported on the most recent monthly debt statement;

(12) Identification of Applicant's law school loan service provider;

(13) Summary of relevant employment or volunteer experience, before, during, and after law school;

(14) Summary of Applicant's intent to work in Public Interest Law, if applicable;

(15) Summary of efforts to request funding assistance through the Applicant's law school loan assistance program;

(16) The applicant's signature under penalty of perjury to the following statement:

Under the laws of the State of California, all statements contained in the application and any accompanying documents are true and correct. The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in the application are subject to investigation. Any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial to participate in the Program and subject to prosecution under applicable state law. The applicant authorizes the exchange of any records and any application information between the Commission and the applicant's law school, employer or loan service provider. The applicant agrees to provide documentation to verify all information provided, if requested.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69742, Government Code. Reference: Sections 69472, 69743, 69743.5 and 69745, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-22-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 21).

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§ 30930. Applicant Evaluation and Selection.

(a) The Commission shall review Applications for completeness and ensure applicants meet Program eligibility criteria necessary to qualify as Eligible Participants, consistent with Education Code section 69740(d).

(b) The Commission shall use the scoring matrix attached as Appendix A to these regulations to rank Eligible Participants on the basis of need and merit in accordance with Education Code 69742(a), and to select and make Loan Repayment awards to Program Participants.

(c) The number of successful Program Participants determined by the Commission will be limited by the amount of available Loan Repayment funding. Loan Repayment funding will be prioritized and allocated to Eligible Participants who receive the highest matrix scoring points. Should the matrix scoring result in a tied score for two or more Applicants, available funding will be awarded to those Eligible Participants having the highest law school debt.

(d) The Commission will apply the scoring matrix to evaluate each application and communicate the Applicant's award status within 120 days of the closing date announced on the Commission's website.

The Commission shall select a percentage of Participants at random for further verification of the information provided in the Application and request supplemental documentation, including but not limited to pay stubs, bank account statements, tax information, and debt statements.

(e) Should a notified Participant fail to file an employment verification or meet the Required Service Obligation as provided in Section 30931 of these regulations, the funding assistance will be reserved for a future award cycle.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69742, Government Code. Reference: Sections 69740, 69741.5, 69472, 69743.5 and 69744, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-22-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 21).

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§ 30931. Employment Verification and Loan Repayment Procedure.

(a) Each year for four years following award determination, Participants shall submit an employment verification to the Commission to demonstrate the Participant's completion of Required Service Obligation. The employment verification shall be submitted no later than June 30th each year and shall include the following information:

(1) Employer Name

(2) Employer Address

(3) Name of Supervisor

(4) Contact Information of Supervisor

(5) Signature of Supervisor or other Employer representative verifying the Participant completed Required Service Obligation in Public Interest Law.

(6) A copy of the Participant's lender's most recent loan report.

(b) The Commission shall make annual law school Loan Repayments to a Participant's lender in the amount specified in Education Code 69741.5(a), upon the Commission's review and verification of the Participant's completion of Required Service Obligation.

(c) The Commission will process Program award payments upon receipt of a Participant's signed employment verification. The payment will be made directly to the Participant's lender toward payment of the Participant's outstanding loan balance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69742, Government Code. Reference: Section 69743.5, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-22-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 21).

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§ 30045. Purpose and Applicability

This regulation establishes a Commission appeal process and appeal criteria for institutions participating in the Cal Grant Program in accordance with Education Code Section 69432.7(l)(3)(I)(iv)(I) and (II).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69432.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4.5 (sections 30045-30049 and Appendix A) and section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30046. Definitions

For purposes of this Article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Commission Certification” means the Commission's annual certification of an institution's latest three-year cohort default rate and graduation rate for the purposes of certifying an institution's eligibility to participate in the Cal Grant Program in accordance with Education Code Section 69432.7(I)(3)(A).

(b) “Three-Year Cohort Default Rate” means an institution's average rate in which federal student loan borrowers enter repayment over a three-year period and default, as reported annually by the United States Department of Education.

(c) “Graduation Rate” means the percentage of full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduate students who graduate within 150 percent of the time expected to complete degree requirements, as most recently reported by the United States Department of Education in accordance with Education Code Section 69432.7(I)(3)(A).

(d) “Overall Graduation Rate” means the percentage of degree or certificate-seeking undergraduate students who graduate within 150 percent of the time expected to complete degree requirements, as reported and certified by the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69432.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30047. Appeal Eligibility

Only a qualifying institution which receives notification of loss of eligibility to participate in the Cal Grant Program for an upcoming academic year in accordance with Education Code Section 69432.7(I)(3) may file an appeal under this Article. Pursuant to Education Code Section 69432.7(I)(3)(I)(iv)(II), the Commission may only grant an appeal by an institution for an academic year if the institution has a cohort size of 20 individuals or less and the cohort performance is not representative of overall institutional performance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69432.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30048. Appeal Filing

A qualifying institution which meets the appeal eligibility conditions of Section 30047 of this Article, may file an appeal. An institution shall have 30 calendar days after notification of loss of eligibility to submit an appeal to the Commission.

Appealing institutions shall submit the following information to the Commission:

(a) Appeal Certification Form (Appendix A) which certifies the following:

1. The institution remains eligible for federal Title IV programs.

2. The institution's cohort of students entering repayment used to calculate the Three-year Cohort Default Rate has 20 students or less (if applicable).

3. The institution's cohort of first-time, full-time students used to calculate the Graduation Rate has 20 students or less (if applicable).

4. The institution's Overall Graduation Rate is above 30 percent (if applicable).

5. The number of students on the institution's roster for the current academic year.

6. The number of students that have received payment on the institution's roster for the current academic year.

7. The institution understands the Commission will base its appeal decision on the provisions of this article.

(b) Formal Letter of Appeal on school letterhead and submitted by the Chief Executive Officer of the institution which includes the following:

1. Explanation of the basis of the appeal.

2. Evidence and documentation to support the appeal.

3. Description of why the institution's cohort of 20 or less is not representative of overall performance.

4. Description of the actions the institution has taken to improve their Three-year Cohort Default Rate and/or Graduation Rate.

5. Signature of the official who executed the Institutional Participation Agreement with the Commission

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69432.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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§ 30049. Commission Review

(a)(1) Commission staff will complete a preliminary review of a submitted Appeal Certification Form and Formal Letter of Appeal to verify the institution meets appeal eligibility and filing requirements and determine if the appeal warrants Commission review.

(2)(A) Commission staff will determine whether the institution's cohort size - used to calculate either the institution's Three-year Cohort Default Rate or the institution's Graduation Rate - is 20 students or less. Staff will make an independent ministerial determination of the cohort size for an appeal submitted pursuant to this Article.

(B) For institutions meeting the numeric threshold specified in paragraph (A), Commission staff will consider the criteria outlined in subdivisions (c) and (d) to determine whether the cohort's performance is not representative of the institution's overall performance and provide a recommendation to the Commission as to whether the Commission should approve or deny the appeal.

(3) Commission staff will notify an appealing institution once staff’s preliminary review is complete. Institutions will be notified in writing within six to eight weeks after the appeal was submitted pursuant to section 30048. If staff determines the appeal meets the criteria to be presented to the Commission, a representative of the appealing institution may attend the public Commission meeting to present the appeal.

(b) An institution whose appeal is granted will regain Cal Grant eligibility for the upcoming academic year. Denied appeal requests of the Commission are final.

(c) For an institution that fails to meet Three-year Cohort Default Rate standards, and Commission staff verify the cohort size is 20 individuals or less, the Commission will consider the following in determining whether the cohort performance is not representative of the institution's overall performance:

(1) The institution's record of meeting Three-year Cohort Default Rate standards in the last five years; and

(2) The institution's actions taken to improve their Three-year Cohort Default Rate.

(d) For an institution that fails to meet Graduation Rate standards, and Commission staff have verified its cohort size is 20 individuals or less, the Commission will consider the following in determining if the cohort performance is not representative of the institution's overall performance:

(1) Whether the institution's Overall Graduation Rate is over 30 percent; and

(2) The institution's actions taken to improve their Graduation Rate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69432.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 69432.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

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Appendix A 2022-2031 Learning-Aligned Employment Program Agreement

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CSAC — CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
2022-2031 LEARNING-ALIGNED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT

Name of Institution: ____________________
Address of Institution: ____________________
Office of Postsecondary Education Identification (OPE ID) Number: ____________________

Name, mailing address and email address:
President/Chief Executive Officer/Chancellor: ____________________
Chief Fiscal Officer: ____________________
Financial Aid Director: ____________________
Career Services/Workforce Development Director: ____________________
LAE Program Coordinator: ____________________

For assistance please contact:
California Student Aid Commission
Program Administration & Services Division
Learning-Aligned Employment Program
laep@csac.ca.gov

Execution of this Agreement is mandatory for participation in the California Student Aid Commission’s Learning-Aligned Employment Program.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I – PARTICIPATION: 2
ARTICLE II – GENERAL PROVISIONS: 2
ARTICLE III – INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES – STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: 4
ARTICLE IV – INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES – EMPLOYERS: 5
ARTICLE V – COMMISSION’S RESPONSIBILITIES: 7
ARTICLE VI – FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENTS: 8
ARTICLE VII – INFORMATION SECURITY: 9
ARTICLE VIII – CORRECTIVE MEASURES: 12
ARTICLE IX – AGREEMENT DURATION: 12
ARTICLE X – CERTIFICATION: 13

ARTICLE I - PARTICIPATION
The California Student Aid Commission ("Commission") and
____________________, hereafter referred
to as the "Institution," agree to the terms contained in this Learning-Aligned Employment
Program Agreement ("Agreement").
This Agreement governs the terms and conditions of the Institution's eligibility to participate in
the Learning-Aligned Employment (LAE) Program. If the Institution fails to comply with the
administrative, fiscal and information security responsibilities set forth in this Agreement, this
Agreement and the Institution's participation in the LAE Program may be terminated.
In the event of any inconsistency between any of the provisions of this Agreement and
applicable federal or state law or regulation, the law or regulation shall prevail over the
conflicting provision and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect.
ARTICLE II - GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. The Institution certifies it is a campus of the University of California, the California State
University, or the California Community Colleges currently eligible to participate in state-
funded student financial aid programs.
b. The Institution agrees to use LAE Program funds transferred to it solely for the purposes
specified, and in accordance with the provisions set forth in the respective program
statutes, federal and state regulations and procedures, the Commission's website, Grant
Operation Memos (GOM), Grant Special Alerts (GSA), and this Agreement.
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c. The Institution agrees to maintain a current designation of individuals in Grant Delivery
System (GDS) and the WebGrants System (WebGrants) who are responsible for
coordinating and communicating with the Commission on matters related to the
provisions of this Agreement.
d. The Institution agrees to make available at the time of program compliance review, or at
any time at the request of the Commission staff, any records and personnel related to
the administration of the LAE Program.
e. The Institution agrees that it is subject to and must comply with all current and applicable
federal and state law and regulations in its implementation of the terms of this
Agreement. The Institution agrees that noncompliance with any of these provisions may
result in the termination of this Agreement and the privileges afforded under it.
f. The Institution agrees to notify the Commission of suspected fraud if the activity involves
LAE Program student participants or funds.
g. Administration of the LAE Program is an Institution-wide responsibility. Student
information in the possession of any office or division of the Institution constitutes
information in the possession of the Institution. The Institution agrees to manage and
coordinate information on LAE Program funds and student participants, among all offices
(i.e. financial aid office, accounting/bursar's office, registrar's office, admissions office,
third party services, district and county offices, etc.)
h. The Institution agrees to make information available to the respective office of the
President of the University of California, the office of the Chancellor of the California
State University, or the office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges so
that the office can compile data regarding the population served by the program by their
respective campuses during each fiscal year and provide the data to the Commission.
This information includes, but is not limited to, funding expended, student demographic
information and information used to identify and match student records for the purpose
of program evaluation, including student participation, prioritization used, field of study,
academic credit, form of employment, and type of employer.
i. The Institution agrees to make information available to the respective office of the
President of the University of California, the office of the Chancellor of the California
State University, or the office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to
allow the office to review the administrative practices and ensure compliance with
program requirements.
j. The Institution is strongly encouraged to develop competency-based educational
opportunities in order to grant academic credit for work performed in a LAE position. It
shall be the sole responsibility of the Institution to designate policies and procedures in
the matter of granting academic credit.
k. The Institution agrees to use no more than 5 percent of the funds it receives under the
program for its costs for administering the program.
l. The Institution agrees to annually reconcile and report to the Commission its total LAE
Program fund expenditures, including student compensation and administrative cost
allowance no later than September 30.

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m. The Institution agrees that LAE Program payments cannot be made for work performed
after June 30, 2031 and agrees to return any unused LAE Program funds, including
remaining interest earned, to the Commission no later than September 30, 2031.
ARTICLE III - INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
a. To participate in the LAE Program, a student must have been determined eligible for the
LAE Program by the Institution. An underrepresented student satisfying all of the
following criteria shall be eligible to participate:
1. Enrollment or acceptance for enrollment as at least a half-time undergraduate
student at the Institution.
A. A student enrolled in a teacher credential program is eligible to participate
in the LAE Program. The student's enrollment status will be calculated
based on the units in the teacher credential program only.
B. Half-time enrollment is determined by the Institution, in accordance with
institutional financial aid policy.
C. To be eligible to participate in the summer Learning-Aligned Employment
program, a student must also be enrolled at least half-time in summer
courses required for completion of a degree or certificate, or be accepted
for enrollment on at least a half- time basis for the following normal
academic term.
2. State of California residence pursuant to Part 41 of the Education Code
(Education Code section 68000, et seq.)
3. Demonstrated maintenance of satisfactory academic progress in a program
leading to a degree or a certificate, as determined by the Institution, applying
standards of eligibility for federal financial aid.
4. Demonstrated financial need, as determined by the financial aid office of the
Institution pursuant to the methodologies approved by the United States
Department of Education for use in awarding funds provided under Title IV of the
federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. If individual circumstances
affect the ability of the student or the student's family to contribute to the
student's total financial resources, the financial aid administrator may make
reasonable individualized adjustments to the computed total applicant resources.
5. Eligibility to work in the United States.
b. "Underrepresented" students shall include first generation college students, low-income
students, students who are current or former foster youth, homeless students or those at
risk of becoming homeless, students with disabilities, displaced workers, students with
dependent children, formerly incarcerated students, undocumented students, students
meeting the requirements of Assembly Bill 540 of the 2001-2002 Regular Session of the
Legislature, and students who are veterans.

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c. A student shall only be placed in an educationally beneficial position that relates to the
student's area of study, career objective, or the exploration of career objectives.
d. Prioritization of Student Participants
1. The Institution shall prioritize for available learning-aligned employment opportunities
under the program an eligible student participant who is:
A. a first-generation college student, or
B. a current or former foster youth, or
C. homeless, or at risk of being homeless.
2. The Institution shall further prioritize for available learning-aligned employment
opportunities an eligible student participant meeting this priority criteria who is also
majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
e. Change in Status
1. If a student's status in areas that affect his or her eligibility has changed, continued
eligibility for the program must be confirmed and, if appropriate, the student's
participation in the program must be adjusted.
2. The Institution is responsible for monitoring each LAE student participant's continued
eligibility and for communicating any change in eligibility status to the appropriate
employer in a time frame which allows the employer to make necessary adjustments.
ARTICLE IV - INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - EMPLOYERS
a. The following entities are eligible to employ students participating in the program:
1. Research centers and institutions operated by public postsecondary educational
institutions, if their learning-aligned employment opportunities provide participating
students with direct opportunities to participate in the research that is undertaken by
the respective research centers and institutions.
2. Public schools operated by school districts, county superintendents of schools, the
Department of the Youth Authority, or the California Department of Education.
3. Nonsectarian, nonpolitical organizations or corporations, whether nonprofit or for-
profit enterprises, licensed to conduct business in the state.
b. The Institution agrees to include and emphasize opportunities for students with
employers that are capable of providing them with full-time employment opportunities
after graduation, or opportunities to connect with other employers that are capable of
providing them with full-time employment opportunities after graduation, within their
areas of study.

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c. The Institution agrees to collaborate with local employers to identify learning-aligned
employment opportunities that are located near the Institution, aligned with the areas of
study offered by the Institution, and aligned with an eligible student's area of study. The
institution may offer remote work opportunities that afford similar opportunities for
students.
d. The Institution agrees that the employer and the Institution shall execute a written
agreement that confirms the employer's eligibility to participate in the program and its
willingness to comply with all program requirements and specifies the responsibilities of
each of the parties. The agreement shall be subject to annual renewal by mutual
agreement of the Institution and the employer.
e. Each position in which a student participant is placed shall be educationally beneficial or
related to a particular career interest or the exploration of career options.
f. Each LAE position identified by the Institution shall be reviewed by the appropriate staff
to determine whether it meets all of the following conditions:
1. The position is educationally beneficial or a particular career interest or the
exploration of career options.
2. The work performed by the student participant shall not be related to the
activities of any sectarian organization or to any partisan or nonpartisan political
activities.
3. The employment of a student participant shall not displace workers currently
employed by the participating employer, or impair existing contracts for services.
4. The employment of a student participant shall not violate any applicable
collective bargaining agreements, or fill any vacancies due to a labor dispute.
5. The student participant shall be paid at a comparable rate to that paid for
comparable positions within the employing organization. If the employing
organization has no comparable position, the student participant shall be paid at
a rate comparable to that paid by other organizations in the field for work
involving comparable duties and responsibilities. The positions shall be
compared on the basis of the nature of the work performed and the background
and skills required for the position, and not upon the employee's part-time or
student status. In no event shall the student be paid less than the California
minimum wage.
6. The number of hours the student participant is allowed to work shall be
determined by the Institution in accordance with its standards and practices,
taking into consideration the extent of the student participant's financial need and
the potential harm of the combination of work and study hours on the student
participant's satisfactory academic progress. The employer shall provide the
Institution with an accurate accounting of hours worked and wages earned.
7. The total compensation received by the student participant from LAE Program
funds shall not exceed the total amount authorized by the Institution.

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8. The Institution shall require the employer to provide the student participant with
reasonable supervision.
9. Funds appropriated under this article shall not supplant any state, federal, or
institutional funds used to support existing paid positions for students in profit or
nonprofit organizations.
g. The Institution agrees to work to develop partnerships with employers willing to
contribute resources toward a percentage share of student compensation to be paid by
the employer and by the program, respectively.
h. The Institution agrees that if the direct employer for the learning-aligned employment
position is:
1. a public educational institution or nonprofit corporation, the LAE Program shall
provide no more than 90 percent of the student's compensation.
2. the University of California, the California State University, the California
Community Colleges, or one of its respective campuses, the LAE Program may
provide 100 percent of the student's compensation.
3. a for-profit employer, the LAE Program shall provide no more than 50 percent of
the student's compensation.
ARTICLE V - COMMISSION'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Commission shall
a. Maintain the GDS, WebGrants system and other LAE Program interface.
b. Develop and post on its internet website any necessary programmatic policies and
guidelines to assist participating employers and public postsecondary educational
institutions to operate the program.
c. Allocate and disburse LAE Program funds to the Institution at the beginning of the
academic year based on its share of students receiving a federal Pell Grant in the most
recent prior fiscal year for which data is available.
d. Develop processes to facilitate the monitoring of institutional expenditures to ensure
proper allocation and use of program funds.
e. Provide the Institution with information, training, and ongoing assistance with respect to
the Institution's participation in the administration of the LAE Program, and consult with
the financial aid community on a regular basis or as needed.
f. Develop processes to facilitate the Institution's compliance with the priorities stated in
Section 69959.
g. Notify the Institution of any LAE Program changes due to statue and/or procedure
through GOMs and GSAs.

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ARTICLE VI - FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENTS
a. The Institution agrees to maintain written policies and procedures governing the
administration and processing of LAE Program funds under this Agreement.
b. The Institution agrees to use and retain program and fiscal records that demonstrate
Institutional and student eligibility, and that document the accuracy of payments reported
and the right of the Institution to receive or retain payments made by the Commission.
The Institution shall retain these records for a period of three (3) years following the last
day of the academic year for which the payment was expended or until outstanding
audits are resolved, whichever is later.
c. The Institution agrees to establish and maintain a written payment policy for the LAE
Program, if different from the standard disbursement policy used by the Institution.
d. For each learning-aligned employment position, the Institution agrees to maintain all
necessary records, including, but not limited to, need analysis documents, job
descriptions, employer agreements, financial aid award documents, time sheets, and
records of payments provided to the student.
e. The Institution agrees that all LAE Program funds constitute State funds, owned by the
State, and held in trust for the State, until the funds are withdrawn to be applied to the
administration of the LAE Program or paid to an eligible LAE student participant.
f. The Institution agrees to maintain a current designation of individuals who are
responsible for LAE Program account maintenance through adherence to Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Institution also agrees to maintain a
separation of function/duties between individuals who authorize and disburse LAE
Program funds so that no one individual is responsible for both functions.
g. The Institution agrees to maintain an accounting system that conforms to GAAP that
includes such items as, but is not limited to, cash receipts and payment journals, bank
account reconciliation, evidence of receipt of LAE Program funds, payment of LAE
Program funds to recipients, and all other accounting records necessary to account for
all transactions. All LAE Program funds must be properly recorded and allocated to the
appropriate award year for which the funds were paid.
h. Institutions may hold LAE Program funds in a separate bank account or may commingle
LAE Program funds with funds from other sources, but must identify the LAE Program
funds through a subsidiary ledger.
1. Absent a separate bank account, the Institution must ensure that its accounting
records clearly reflect that it identifies LAE Program funds as readily as if those
funds were in a separate account; and
2. The Institution must identify earnings on LAE Program funds in the Institution's
bank or investment account.

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3. A bank account in which LAE Program funds are held must be an account at a
financial institution with a presence in California whose accounts are insured by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
i. Any interest earned on LAE Program funds must be used solely for the purposes
specified in this agreement.
j. If this Agreement is terminated, the Institution agrees to return any unused funds or pay
any outstanding funds immediately.
ARTICLE VII - INFORMATION SECURITY
The Information Security components of this Agreement are to control access to the
Commission's information processing facilities and data by the Institution, as well as require (per
Federal Trade Commission Safeguards Rule) certain levels of Information Security and privacy
compliance for Institutions that access, retrieve, store, use, modify, or delete Commission data.
For purposes of this Agreement, all non-public personal information, Personally Identifying
Information and financial information shall be identified as "confidential information."
Information Security - Institutional Responsibilities
The Institution will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local information security,
confidentiality and privacy laws and regulations, Commission policies and requirements
pertaining to the proper access, creation, modification, handling, storage, transfer, transmission,
dissemination, sharing or destruction of confidential information maintained on the
Commission's GDS or WebGrants and/or pertaining to the Commission, its programs, and its
program applicants and/or recipients.
The Institution will additionally abide the following requirements as condition of access to the
Commission's data and network. The Commission reserves the right to monitor or revoke
access to the Commission's network and data by the Institution or individual staff member(s).
Institution's Administrative Authorization for Access and Roles/Responsibilities
a. The Institution will maintain a historical record that identifies to the Commission the
individual(s) with access to the Commission's network or who creates or updates GDS
WebGrants transactions with the Commission's data.
b. The Institution will designate a single individual as the Authorized Official (AO), who will
then designate a maximum of two other individuals as the Institution's System
Administrators (SA).
c. The Institution's AO will grant authority to the Institution's SA(s) to create or disable
individual user accounts for that Institution's staff to access the Commission's network
and data. The AO shall not have authorization to access GDS or WebGrants.
d. The AO and SA(s) will be required to submit an accurate and complete "Information
Security and Confidentiality Agreement” and "System Administrator's Access Requests
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granted. If the AO and SA(s) are different at each campus, separate "Confidentially
Agreement" and "System Administrator's Access Request Form(s)" must be completed
and sent to the Commission. Copies of this documentation shall also remain at the
Institution.
e. The "Information Security and Confidentiality Agreement" and "System Administrator's
Access Request Form" must be renewed annually. Users will lose access to the
Commission's network and data if the renewal forms are not submitted annually.
f. Any change in the designation of the Institution's AO or SA(s) will require that a new
"Information Security and Confidentiality Agreement" as well as new copies of the
"System Administrator's Access Request Form" be sent to the Commission immediately.
Copies of this documentation shall also remain at the Institution.
g. The Institution's SA(s) will immediately inactivate the password and user identification
(ID) numbers of any employee or agent of the Institution whose change in employment
status or duties no longer requires access to the Commission's network or data. Copies
of this documentation shall remain at the Institution.
h. The Institution's SA(s) will ensure that all Institution employees or agents who require
GDS or WebGrants access will sign a "WebGrants System Administrators Access
Request" prior to being granted access to the GDS or WebGrants. Such access will be
granted for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, and shall be renewed upon
completion of either an annual Commission-supplied or Institution-supplied training in
areas of information security, privacy and confidentiality. Copies of this documentation
shall remain at the Institution.
Essential Practices in Promoting and Implementing Information Security
a. Passwords and user IDs are to be treated as confidential information. Employees or
agents of the Institution shall not share passwords and IDs. Passwords will be changed
on a regular basis, as required by the Commission.
b. Confidential Commission data or assets that are no longer required for use by the
Institution, are not required for the Commission to conduct compliance reviews or are
determined by the Commission to be subject to return or destruction, shall be returned or
destroyed in a secure manner, ensuring that no reconstruction or derivation of the data,
media or materials is possible according to the California Civil Code Section 1798 et
seq;Government Code Section 6250 et seq. and the State Accounting Manual (SAM)
Chapter 5300.
c. The Institution shall establish training programs and acceptable use policies for
Institution employees regarding information security, privacy and confidentiality to
include Commission data.
d. The Institution will establish and enforce policies to ensure that Commission data and GDS
or WebGrants access are conducted from secured systems on-site within the Institution,
or via secure networks from offsite locations. Offsite locations shall have encrypted hard
drives and storage devices and shall not provide a bridging capability from unsecured
networks into Commission networks. Offsite access to GDS or WebGrants must be
accessed through equipment authorized, owned, and managed by the Institution.
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e. The Institution will notify the Commission immediately of any security, integrity or
confidentiality incident(s) involving Commission data or network exposure by contacting
the Commission's ITS Help Desk at 1-888-294-0148. Such incidents may include, but are
not limited to unauthorized or accidental modification, destruction, disclosure, loss, or
access to automated files and databases, as well as incidents involving loss, damage or
misuse of information assets. Such incidents shall be followed up with a written report of
the incident, signed by the AO and the Institution's Chief Executive Officer and submitted
to the Commission's Information Security Officer (ISO) within ten (10) business days after
the Institution's awareness of the incident.
f. No Commission data or assets shall be transferred to or shared by the Institution with any
third party without express written permission by the Commission's ISO. Verification of
individual data with the respective individual or their lawfully designated agent(s) is
permissible.
g. To the extent authorized by law the Institution will accept liability for any direct or
consequential damages to the Commission, its network or data, caused by the negligence
or intentional misconduct of itself, its employees or agents.
h. The Institution will ensure that information transmitted electronically or otherwise to the
Commission has been examined and is complete and accurate to the best of its
knowledge.
i. No unencrypted email containing confidential data shall be sent to the Commission.
j. All storage media or electronically transferred correspondence sent between the Institution
and the Commission containing confidential data must be encrypted or transferred via an
encrypted communications session. Passwords, decryption devices, or decryption
methods required to access the data must be sent separately via a different
communications method.
Information Security - Commission's Responsibilities
The Commission will comply with all applicable federal, state and local information security,
confidentiality and privacy laws, regulations, Commission policies and requirements pertaining
to the proper access, creation modification, handling, storage, transfer, transmission,
dissemination, sharing or destruction of confidential information pertaining to the Institution.
a. Account changes submitted by the Institution will be reviewed, acknowledged and
incorporated within three (3) business days.
b. The Commission shall require that passwords be changed on a regular basis.
c. The Commission shall issue periodic communications to address Information Security
concerns.
d. The Commission will ensure that information transmitted electronically or otherwise to
the Institution is complete and accurate to the best of its knowledge.
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e. No faxes of unencrypted email containing confidential data shall be sent to the
Institution.
f. All correspondence transferred electronically or on storage media between the
Commission and the Institution containing confidential data must be encrypted or
transferred via an encrypted communications session. Passwords, decryption devices,
or decryption methods required to access the data must be sent separately via a
different communications method.
g. The Commission will periodically audit the security-related records of the Commission
and the Institution to ensure that proper levels of access to the Commission's data and
networks by proper individual(s) are correct, current, and complete.
ARTICLE VIII - CORRECTIVE MEASURES
a. If the Commission determines, whether through a program compliance review or other
inquiry, that an Institution has failed to substantially comply with its obligations under this
Agreement, the Commission may take action to implement corrective measures in an
attempt to bring the Institution into compliance with this Agreement. Corrective measures
which may be implemented include, but are not limited to:
1. The Commission may require that the Institution implement policy or
procedural changes to ensure appropriate administration of the LAE Program
and protection of State funds.
2. The Commission may require that the relevant Institution staff participate in
and complete training related to areas of noncompliance.
b. The Commission may terminate an Institution's Agreement and thereby terminate the
Institution's participation in the LAE Program when all attempts to bring the Institution
into compliance are unsuccessful.
ARTICLE IX - AGREEMENT DURATION
This Agreement is effective when it is executed by the Commission. It supersedes any prior
Agreements executed between the Commission and the Institution for purposes of the LAE
Program.
a. The Agreement automatically terminates with any of the following occurrences:
1. The Institution closes or stops providing eligible educational programs.
2. The Institution's federal Program Participation Agreement is terminated.
3. The Institution's President/Chief Executive Officer/Chancellor requests
termination of this Agreement in writing.
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b. The Commission may terminate this Agreement for the following reasons, including but
not limited to:
1. The Institution fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE X - CERTIFICATION
I certify that the Institution acknowledges its willingness to administer the Learning-Aligned
Employment Program pursuant to Education Code sections 69950-69969 and guidance
developed by the Commission, in consultation with the office of the President of the University
of California, the office of the Chancellor of the California State University, and the office of the
Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

Signature: President/Chief Executive Officer/Chancellor of the Institution: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Type or print name and title: ____________________
Signature: Deputy Director, Program Administration and Services Division, California Student Aid Commission: ____________________
Date: ____________________
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Credits

History

1. New Appendix A filed 10-18-2023; operative 1-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 42).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBB9F44D06F5311EE8985FABF62AE15E3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:53:47.012873+00:00
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§ 30600. Definitions.

“California Dream Act Application” or “CADAA” means the application for students eligible for state financial aid programs pursuant to Education Code section 68130.5.

“CCC” means the California Community College system.

“CCCCO” means the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

“Commission” means the California Student Aid Commission.

“CSU” means the California State University system.

“CSUCO” means the California State University Chancellor's Office.

“Eligible Employer” means an employer who meets the requirements of section 30602.

“Eligible Student” means a Student who meets the requirements of section 30601.

“Free Application for Federal Student Aid” or “FAFSA” means the application for federal financial aid and state financial aid programs.

“Institution” means a CCC, CSU, or UC campus that has executed a LAEPA to participate in the Program.

“LAEPA” means the Learning Aligned Employment Program agreement between each Institution and the Commission required pursuant to Education Code section 69952, a template of which is printed as Appendix A to these Regulations.

“Participating Employer” means an external Eligible Employer who has signed an employer agreement, or an Institution.

“Program” or “LAEP” means the Learning Aligned Employment Program established pursuant to Article 18 of the Education Code, commencing with section 69950.

“Student” means an individual enrolled at an Institution.

“UC” means the University of California system.

“UCOP” means the University of California Office of the President.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69967(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69950 and 69967(a), Education Code.

History

1. New article 12.8 (sections 30600-30604), new section and new Appendix A filed 10-18-2023; operative 1-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 42).

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§ 30601. Eligible Student.

(a) To be eligible to participate in the Program, a Student must meet all the following criteria:

(1) Be from an underrepresented background, as described in subsection (b);

(2) Be enrolled at least half-time in an Institution, as described in subsection (c);

(3) Satisfy the residency requirements in Part 41 of the California Education Code, commencing with section 68000, as described in subsection (d);

(4) Demonstrate satisfactory academic progress, based on the enrolled student's eligibility for federal financial aid as determined by the Institution;

(5) Demonstrate financial need, as described in subsection (e); and

(6) Be eligible to work in the United States, as described in subsection (f).

(b) An underrepresented background for a Student consists of one or more of the following conditions:

(1) First generation college students.

(2) Low-income students.

(3) Current or former foster youth, based on information provided by the Commission to the Institution, which may include, but is not limited to, a verification letter provided by a case worker or county office of social services that establishes that the student's dependency was established or continued by a court of competent jurisdiction on or after the youth's 13th birthday and who is no older than 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year in which the student applies to participate in the Program.

(4) Homeless students or those at risk of becoming homeless, based on self-reported information on the FAFSA or CADAA.

(5) Students with disabilities.

(6) Displaced workers. The determination shall be made by the Institution's financial aid office, or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act documentation.

(7) Students with dependent children.

(8) Formerly incarcerated students.

(9) Students meeting the requirements of Education Code section 68130.5, including undocumented students.

(10) Students who are veterans, including veterans of the national armed forces and the state's military department.

(c) A Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half-time in courses required to complete a degree or certificate excluding any summer term or summer break. Half-time enrollment shall be determined by each Institution's financial aid policy.

(1) An Eligible Student may work in a Program employment opportunity during the summer term or break if the Eligible Student is:

(A) Enrolled at least half-time in summer courses required to complete a degree or certificate; or

(B) Accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis for the following academic term.

(2) When an Eligible Student works in a LAEP position during a summer term or break, the Institution may use the following academic year's costs of attendance to determine eligibility for the Program.

(d) A Student shall meet the residence classification described in Part 41 of the Education Code, commencing with section 68000, as documented by the Institution consistent with policies adopted by the CCCCO, CSUCO, or UCOP, as applicable to the Institution.

(e) A Student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid office of the Institution in which the student is enrolled. The determination shall be made pursuant to approved federal financial aid methodologies. If circumstances limit the Student or the Student's family's ability to contribute to the student's total financial resources, the financial aid office may make reasonable adjustments to the computed total student resources.

(f) A Student must be eligible to work in the United States, including Students who completed the CADAA, and who are eligible to work in the United States.

(g) Program income earned by an Eligible Student shall be reported on future financial aid applications, as applicable.

(h) An Eligible Student employed in a LAEP-funded position shall immediately inform the Institution of any change that affects Program eligibility.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69967(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69956 and 69967(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2023; operative 1-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 42).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:53:54.599721+00:00
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§ 30602. Eligible Employer.

(a) The following employers are eligible to employ students participating in LAEP:

(1) Research centers and institutions operated by an Institution where the employment opportunity allows the Eligible Student to participate in research. This includes research opportunities overseen by professors and other professionals employed by the Institution.

(A) Research shall be defined by the Institution and shall be a significant component of any Program position. Research is not limited to scientific research.

(B) If the direct employer is a UC, CSU, or CCC campus, the Program may provide 100 percent of the Eligible Student's compensation.

(2) Public school districts, county superintendents of schools, the Department of the Youth Authority, or the Department of Education.

(A) Such employment opportunities shall be located at public school sites and shall not be located at any district, county, or State department offices.

(B) Program funds may be used for no more than 90 percent of the Eligible Student's compensation.

(3) Nonsectarian, nonpolitical organizations or corporations, including non-profit or for-profit enterprises licensed to conduct business in California.

(A) Where the Eligible Employer is a non-profit entity, Program funds may be used for no more than 90 percent of the Eligible Student's compensation.

(B) If the Eligible Employer is a for-profit entity, Program funds may be used for no more than 50 percent of the Eligible Student's compensation.

(b) In addition to a LAEP work opportunity during an Eligible Student's enrollment at an Institution, Participating Employers shall be capable of providing Eligible Students with full-time employment opportunities, or opportunities to connect with other employers capable of providing participating Eligible Students with full-time employment opportunities, within their areas of study, after graduation.

(c) An Eligible Student may work at a LAEP-eligible institution other than the school of attendance. Where an Eligible Student is employed by another LAEP-eligible institution, the Eligible Student's college of attendance shall pay up to 100 percent of the Eligible Student's compensation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69967(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69954 and 69967(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2023; operative 1-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 42).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T18:53:58.532738+00:00
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§ 30603. Institution Responsibilities.

(a) Each Institution shall designate a Program coordinator to manage the Institution's participation, and provide the coordinator's contact information to the Commission. The coordinator shall serve as the point of contact for the Commission and Eligible Employers.

(b) Each Institution shall develop a process by which a Student may apply and be considered for a LAEP-funded position. This process shall be consistent with the Institution's existing practices and procedures, shall comply with all Program requirements, and shall include a method by which the Institution shall prioritize for available employment opportunities students who are first generation college students, current or former foster youths, or who are homeless or are at risk of being homeless, as well as prioritizing students who are majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline.

(c) Institutions shall maintain appropriate documentation for each Eligible Student participating in the Program. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Evidence that the Eligible Student meets the requirements of the Program as described in section 30602.

(2) The student agreement, if an Institution chooses to enter into an agreement with each Eligible Student.

(3) Evidence that the employment opportunity is related to the Eligible Student's area of study, career objective, or exploration of career objectives. This evidence may include self-certification from the Eligible Student or a written evaluation from Institution faculty or staff.

(4) Evidence that the Participating Employer is capable of providing full-time employment opportunities after graduation, or opportunities to connect with other employers that are capable of providing full-time employment opportunities after graduation, within the Eligible Student's area of study. This evidence shall be included in the employer agreement, or by a written statement from the Participating Employer, or by a written evaluation from Institution faculty or staff.

(5) A job description that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(A) Name/classification of position

(B) Name and address of employer

(C) Department or office where the Eligible Student will be employed

(D) Location where the Eligible Student will perform his or her duties

(E) Name of the Eligible Student's supervisor

(F) The term of the Eligible Student's anticipated employment, including beginning and ending dates

(G) Purpose or role of the position within the organization

(H) Duties and responsibilities associated with the position

(I) Rates of pay for the position

(J) General qualifications for the position and for various levels and rates of pay associated with the position

(K) Procedures to determine an Eligible Student's rate of pay

(L) Evaluation procedures and schedules, if applicable

(6) Records of payments provided to each Eligible Student, financial need analysis documents, job descriptions, employer agreements, financial aid award documents, and time sheets.

(d) Institutions shall evaluate potential employment opportunities to determine whether each satisfies Program requirements. This evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Whether the position is educationally beneficial or related to a particular career interest, or exploration of career options.

(2) That the work performed by an Eligible Student will not be related to the activities of any sectarian organization or to any partisan or nonpartisan political activities.

(3) The Eligible Student's employment will not displace workers currently employed by the Participating Employer or impair existing contracts for services.

(4) The position will not violate any applicable collective bargaining agreements or fill any vacancies due to a labor dispute.

(5) The Eligible Student will be paid at a comparable rate to that paid for comparable positions within the employing organization. If the Participating Employer has no comparable position, the Eligible Student will be paid at a rate comparable to that paid by other organizations in the field for work involving comparable duties and responsibilities.

(6) Whether the number of hours of employment in combination with the Eligible Student's school schedule may cause potential harm to the Eligible Student's satisfactory academic progress.

(7) Whether the total compensation received by the Eligible Student will exceed the total amount authorized by the Institution.

(8) That the Participating Employer will provide reasonable supervision.

(9) That LAEP funds will not supplant any state, federal, or institutional funds used to support existing paid positions for Students.

(e) Institutions shall enter into an agreement with each Participating Employer. Each agreement shall be subject to annual renewal by mutual agreement of the Institution and Participating Employer and include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) The maximum number of work hours allowed for the Eligible Student.

(2) The maximum amount of compensation allowed for the Eligible Student.

(3) The frequency of compensation for the Eligible Student.

(4) Responsibilities of the Institution and the Participating Employer.

(5) Guidelines to prevent Students from working in a LAEP position during scheduled class times.

(6) The manner in which each Eligible Student will be paid, including for any necessary reimbursements.

(7) The annual agreement renewal procedure.

(f) If an Institution determines an Eligible Student is no longer eligible for the Program due to a change in the Eligible Student's Program eligibility, consistent with the Institution's procedures for determining eligibility, the Institution shall alert the Participating Employer within a reasonable amount of time. In such circumstances, the Eligible Student shall be compensated for work performed prior to the Institution's determination and notice to the Participating Employer.

(g) Institutions shall notify the Commission of suspected fraud involving Program funds and cooperate with any investigation initiated by the Commission.

(h) Institutions agree to make information available to the respective offices of the UCOP, CCCCO, or CSUCO to ensure that office can compile data regarding the population served by the Program by their respective campuses, during each fiscal year and provide the data to the Commission. This information shall include, but not be limited to, funds expended, student demographic information, and information used to identify and match student records for Program evaluation purposes. Other information shall include, but not be limited to, student participation records, any prioritization efforts, student field of study, academic credit awarded, if any, form of employment, and type of employer.

(i) Institutions further agree to make information available to the respective offices of the UCOP, CCCCO, or CSUCO to allow for review of the Institution's administrative practices and to ensure compliance with Program requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69967(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69952, 69958, 69960, 69962 and 69967, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2023; operative 1-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 42).

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§ 30604. Institution Fiscal and Administrative Procedures.

(a) The Commission may conduct audits or program compliance reviews of any Institution to ensure compliance with program requirements, including statutory and regulatory requirements. If the Commission conducts such an audit or review of an Institution, the Institution shall make available at the time of the audit or review, or at any time at the request of the Commission, any records and personnel related to the administration of the Program.

(b) Institutions shall maintain written policies and procedures governing the administration and processing of Program funds. Institutions shall develop and retain program and fiscal records that demonstrate Institutional, employer, and student eligibility, and ensure the accuracy of payments reported. Institutions shall retain Commission funding allocation, and student payment, records for a minimum of three years following the last day of the academic year in which a Program payment was expended, or until outstanding audits are resolved, whichever is later.

(c) Each Institution shall use no more than five percent of the Program funds provided by the Commission for its administrative costs. Institutions shall not collect any additional fees or surcharges from Participating external Employers to cover Institution costs.

(d) All Program funds constitute State funds, which are owned by and held in trust for the State, until withdrawn for Program use. If Program funds are deposited in an interest bearing account, all interest accrued by the Institution on LAEP funds shall be used for student compensation or returned to the Commission.

(e) Program funds allocated to an Institution may be rolled over to future years; however, all Program funds must be expended by June 30, 2031, with any unspent Program funds returned to the Commission by September 30, 2031.

(f) Because the Program is a need-based program, the Institution shall ensure that the Participating Student's projected earnings will not exceed the Participating Student's financial need when packaging aid. If circumstances change after the award is packaged and a Participating Student earns, or will earn, more than the Participating Student's financial need, the Institution shall take the following steps in the order listed:

(1) The Institution shall reevaluate and adjust the Participating Student's financial aid package as applicable to ensure that the total earned does not exceed the Participating Student's financial need.

(2) If the Participating Student's earnings still exceed the Participating Student's need by $300 or less after the Institution has made appropriate adjustments to the financial aid award and has withheld payment of any undisbursed loan or grant (except the Pell Grant), no further action is necessary.

(3) Institutions shall maintain documentation of the steps the institution took to adjust the financial aid award of any Participating Student whose earnings exceeded the Participating Student's financial need by up to $300.

(4) Participating Students cannot be required to repay wages earned. LAEP earnings can only be adjusted by reducing the hours Participating Students can work in the future, thus reducing future earnings. If the Participating Student's earnings exceed the Participating Student's need by more than $300 after taking the steps above, the Institution must reimburse the Commission from the Institution's funds.

(g) Program funds shall only be used to pay student wages and not towards sick leave, vacation pay, holiday pay, fringe benefits, workers' compensation, retirement, transportation costs, or other benefits.

(h) Applicable deductions for taxes and other required deductions shall be made from a Participating Student's paycheck in accordance with applicable laws. For purposes of determining the award of other financial aid to a Participating Student, the Institution shall consider net earnings received by the Participating Student through LAEP and not the Participating Student's gross earnings.

(i) An Institution may not credit a Participating Student's institutional account with owed LAEP earnings for use towards institutional charges without the Participating Student's permission.

(j) Each Institution shall annually reconcile and report to the Commission its total Program expenditures, including student compensation and administrative costs. Such report shall be made no later than September 30 of each year.

(k) If the Commission determines that an Institution has failed to substantially comply with its obligations under the Program's statutes, regulations, or the LAEPA, the Commission may take action to implement corrective measures to bring the Institution into compliance. Corrective measures which may be implemented include, but are not limited to:

(1) The Institution may be directed to implement policy and procedural changes to improve Program administration and protection of State funds.

(2) Institution staff may be directed to participate in training related to Program noncompliance.

(3) The Commission may terminate the Institution's participation in the Program if deemed appropriate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 69967(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 69967 and 69969, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-2023; operative 1-1-2024 (Register 2023, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15.5. Middle Class Scholarship Program > § 30800. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I09F471A1168D11F0A826FB42D1725FCE
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:03:11.025714+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 30800. Definitions.

(a) “California Dream Act Application” or “CADAA” means the financial aid application for students eligible for state financial aid programs pursuant to Education Code Sections 68122, 68130.5, 69504.5 and 69508.5.

(b) “California Resident” means a student that satisfies the eligibility requirements for a Cal Grant award pursuant to Education Code Section 69433.9, except that a student who is exempt from nonresident tuition under Education Code Section 68130.5 or 68122 shall not be required to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a) of Education Code Section 69433.9.

(c) “CCC” means the California Community College system.

(d) “CCC BA Program” means a California Community College that offers a Baccalaureate program.

(e) “COA” means Cost of Attendance.

(f) “Commission” means the California Student Aid Commission.

(g) “CSU” means the California State University system.

(h) “Electronic Funds Transfer” or “EFT” means the process the Commission uses to transfer funds to Institutions electronically.

(i) “Eligible Student” means a student who meets the criteria defined by Education Code Section 70022.

(j) “Enrollment Record” means the student-level record information submitted by the Institution to the Commission needed to calculate the student's MCS award.

(k) “Expected Family Contribution” or “EFC” means a measure of how much the student and their family can be expected to contribute to the cost of the student's education for a given award year.

(l) “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” or “FAFSA” means the application for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.

(m) “Institution” means a CCC with a Baccalaureate program, CSU, or UC campus that is eligible to participate in the MCS Program.

(n) “MCS Program” or “MCS” means the Middle Class Scholarship Program established pursuant to Article 22 of the Education Code, commencing with Education Code Section 70020.

(o) “Student Aid Index” or “SAI” is calculated by a FAFSA or CADAA and is used to determine the amount of financial aid a student can receive during an academic year.

(p) “TCP” means a program of professional teacher preparation at an Institution approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(q) “UC” means the University of California system.

(r) “WebGrants” means the California Student Aid Commission's grant management system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code.

History

1. New article 15.5 (sections 30800-30803) and section filed 3-21-2024; operative 3-21-2024 (Register 2024, No. 12). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 9-17-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New Article 15.5 (sections 30800-30803) and section refiled 9-19-2024; operative 9-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 38). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 12-18-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New Article 15.5 (sections 30800-30803) and section refiled 12-19-2024; operative 12-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 3-19-2025 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-2024 order, including repealer of subsections (j) and (p), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (l) and (o), transmitted to OAL 2-25-2025 and filed 4-9-2025; amendments operative 4-9-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15.5. Middle Class Scholarship Program > § 30801. Institution Responsibilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I07C869E0168D11F0A826FB42D1725FCE
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§ 30801. Institution Responsibilities.

(a) Each Institution shall designate a coordinator to manage the MCS Program through the Commission's WebGrants database system. Institutions shall provide the name and contact information for the coordinator to the Commission.

(b) Institutions participating in MCS must enroll in EFT to receive funds from the Commission.

(c) Institutions shall maintain written policies and procedures governing the administration and processing of MCS Program funds. Institutions shall develop and retain program and fiscal records that demonstrate Institutional and student eligibility and ensure the accuracy of payments reported. Retention of program and fiscal records shall be consistent with the Institution's record retention policy.

(d) Institutions shall have a written MCS refund policy. This policy shall comply with any federal return of Title IV requirements pursuant to Title 34 CFR 668.22.

(e) Each Institution shall submit to the Commission MCS Enrollment Records for all eligible students for award consideration. The Enrollment Record shall contain demographic information from the student's FAFSA or CADAA, the student's COA, and other financial aid awarded to the student pursuant to Education Code Section 70022(a)(2).

(f) Institutions shall disburse an MCS award to an eligible student pursuant to Education Code Section 70022(d). The Institution shall disburse payments based on the recipient's enrollment status using the Institution's financial aid census date, or its equivalent. The Institution shall follow the financial aid census date policies when payment adjustments are made past the census date.

(g) Institutions shall submit appropriate corrections for any MCS awarded students who have a change in enrollment status, COA, or financial aid awards. Payment transactions shall only occur once a student's award information has been verified as accurate.

(h) The MCS award is a non-need-based award and should not be based on a student's EFC or SAI. The maximum MCS award plus any other estimated gift aid shall not exceed the COA but may exceed financial need for state aid programs (e.g. Cal Grant). Therefore, an MCS award may supplant the EFC or SAI for state aid programs.

(i) Institutions shall comply with federal aid regulations to resolve any overpayments. Institutions shall reduce MCS awards if the amount assigned, coupled with other need-based gift aid programs, exceeds maximum need or COA limits.

(j) Where a student's total MCS award (coupled with other financial assistance pursuant to Title 34 CFR 668.164(c)) exceeds the allowable gift aid of regulations of Title 34 CFR 668.164(c), the MCS award shall be reduced to maintain compliance with federal financial aid regulations.

(k) Institutions are required to reconcile all MCS funds by the year-end reconciliation deadline noticed by the Commission and provided to Institutions. Unused funds shall be returned to the Commission within 30 days of receiving the Final Reconciliation of MCS Account and statement.

(1) MCS awards must be disbursed for the fiscal year in which they were appropriated under the budget act of each fiscal year. Excess funds must be returned to the Commission.

(2) Institutions are required to resolve balance discrepancies on a per-record basis where the variance between the actual award and paid amount exceeds ten dollars.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-2024; operative 3-21-2024 (Register 2024, No. 12). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 9-17-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-19-2024; operative 9-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 38). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 12-18-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 12-19-2024; operative 12-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 3-19-2025 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-2024 order, including amendment of subsections (g), (k) and (k)(2), transmitted to OAL 2-25-2025 and filed 4-9-2025; amendments operative 4-9-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15.5. Middle Class Scholarship Program > § 30802. Commission Responsibilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IFB428AC0168C11F0A826FB42D1725FCE
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:03:18.363978+00:00
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§ 30802. Commission Responsibilities.

(a) Upon an Institution's submission of enrollment records for MCS award consideration, the Commission shall determine preliminary MCS award eligibility and an initial award amount pursuant to Education Code Section 70022(a)(2) and Education Code Section 70023(b). Eligibility and initial award records will be posted to the MCS roster in WebGrants for Institutions to confirm student eligibility, apply any needed corrections and report MCS payments to eligible students through the Commission's WebGrants system.

(b) The Commission shall process payments and corrections submitted by Institutions per the agreed upon schedule for the academic year. The Commission shall send MCS funds via EFT.

(c) The Commission shall invoice Institutions with unused MCS fund balances after final reconciliation for the academic year.

(d) The Commission shall notify and instruct the Institution of any MCS Program changes due to statute and/or procedure through Grant Operations Memos and Grant Special Alerts posted publicly on the Commission website and distributed through the Commission's email Listserv.

(e) The Commission may perform a program review of the Institution's management of MCS funds for compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, and regulations.

(1) Where the Commission determines an Institution has failed to substantially comply with its obligations under the MCS Program statutes and Section 30801 of these regulations, appropriate corrective measures shall be prescribed to restore compliance. Such corrective measures include but are not limited to:

(A) The Institution may be directed to implement policy and procedural changes to improve MCS Program administration and to protect State funds.

(B) Institution staff may be directed to participate in training related to MCS Program noncompliance.

(f) In annually providing Institutions the expected student contribution provided by Education Code Section 70022(a)(2)(D)(iii), the Commission shall round the expected student contribution to the nearest dollar that is divisible by 2 and 3, to account for both quarter and semester Institutional calculations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-2024; operative 3-21-2024 (Register 2024, No. 12). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 9-17-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-19-2024; operative 9-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 38). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 12-18-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 12-19-2024; operative 12-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 3-19-2025 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-2024 order, including amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 2-25-2025 and filed 4-9-2025; amendments operative 4-9-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 4. California Student Aid Commission > Chapter 1. California Student Aid Commission > Article 15.5. Middle Class Scholarship Program > § 30803. General Mcs Policies/Guidelines.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I18E4C110168D11F08593A888B159A1BC
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§ 30803. General MCS Policies/Guidelines.

(a) Eligible students shall receive a scholarship award amount determined in accordance with Education Code Section 70022(a)(2).

(b) If an eligible student qualifies for at least one dollar ($1), the minimum annual scholarship amount for full-time enrollment shall be ninety dollars ($90) pursuant to Education Code Section 70023(b)(2).

(c) In accordance with Education Code Section 70022(a)(3)(I), a student pursuing their first undergraduate baccalaureate degree or who has completed a baccalaureate degree and has been admitted to, and is enrolled in a TCP is eligible for a MCS award if all other eligibility requirements are met.

(d) Students pursuing a TCP who meet the criteria defined by Education Code Section 70022 are eligible for an additional year of MCS eligibility in accordance with Education Code Section 70022.5(c).

(e) Only campuses with eligible 5-year programs are eligible to submit records for consideration pursuant to Education Code Section 70022.5(c). Enrollment records submitted with an additional year of MCS eligibility shall be limited to students enrolled in an approved TCP or 5-year undergraduate program.

(f) Repeated Coursework Policy of each Institution shall be consistent with Title 34 CFR 668.2.

(g) Students in education abroad or travel study programs administered by the campus, or a third-party organization are eligible for MCS under these conditions:

(1) The home campus is a UC, CSU or CCC Institution and administers all the student's financial aid.

(2) The home campus disburses the MCS award based on existing federal student aid guidelines for education / travel study programs in accordance with Title 34 CFR 668.39.

(3) Completed coursework is required for the student's college degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70021, 70022 and 70023, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-2024; operative 3-21-2024 (Register 2024, No. 12). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 9-17-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 9-19-2024; operative 9-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 38). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 12-18-2024 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 12-19-2024; operative 12-19-2024 (Register 2024, No. 51). Pursuant to Education Code section 70023(c) and (g), this action is a deemed emergency. A Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to OAL by 3-19-2025 or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-2024 order transmitted to OAL 2-25-2025 and filed 4-9-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 1. Definitions > § 40000. Campus.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I56068E334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40000. Campus.

As used in this Chapter, the term “campus” shall mean any of the institutions included within the California State University, as specified in Section 89001 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Subchapter 1 (Section 40000) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40055. California Maritime Academy.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I56501A534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40055. California Maritime Academy.

The primary mission of the California Maritime Academy, a specialized institution, is to provide instruction in the maritime sciences, engineering, and related fields, including all those necessary to provide the highest quality licensed officers for the merchant marine and California maritime industries. The California Maritime Academy is authorized to require students in one or more degree programs to qualify for United States Coast Guard merchant marine licenses as a condition of earning a degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 90100, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40056. California Maritime Academy: Board of Visitors.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I565327934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:42.520503+00:00
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§ 40056. California Maritime Academy: Board of Visitors.

(a) The Board of Visitors to the California Maritime Academy is hereby established. It shall advise the president of the academy on matters related to the mission of the academy. The Board of Visitors shall be constituted with a membership consistent with the requirements of Education Code Section 90120. The Federal Maritime Administration is invited to provide a nonvoting representative to participate in meetings of the Board of Visitors, as provided by Education Code Section 90120.

(b) The President of the California Maritime Academy is delegated authority to appoint members to the academy's Board of Visitors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030, 90120 and 90121, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40057. California Maritime Academy: Special Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I56576D534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40057. California Maritime Academy: Special Requirements.

The California Maritime Academy is authorized to require students to meet standards and requirements established by the United States Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Administration. The following are requirements for academy students in degree programs which require a United States Coast Guard merchant marine license:

(a) The students shall be required to take a medical examination to determine eligibility for admission, shall be subject to scheduled and unscheduled examination and testing for the use of drugs and alcohol and shall be subject to periodic medical examinations to determine fitness for study, training and assigned duties.

(b) The students shall be required to participate in training cruises, conducted by both the academy and commercial operators.

(c) The students shall be required to purchase health insurance by or through the academy or to provide proof of equivalent coverage.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030, 90100, 90122 and 90130, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40059. California Maritime Academy: Student Conduct.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I565B8C034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40059. California Maritime Academy: Student Conduct.

The California Maritime Academy is authorized to establish special standards of performance, conduct, and discipline to which students at the academy shall be subject. The academy shall have a demerit and discipline system that shall include among its sanctions dismissal, probation, suspension, restitution, extra duty, and other service to the academy or community. The president of the academy shall adopt disciplinary procedures for students at the academy. A copy of the disciplinary procedures shall be provided to every student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030, 90100, 90121 and 90130, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40060. California Maritime Academy: Special Provisions and Exceptions from Other California State University Regulations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I565EC0534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40060. California Maritime Academy: Special Provisions and Exceptions from Other California State University Regulations.

Notwithstanding any other provision of Division 5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, the California Maritime Academy, by recommendation of its president after consultation with the academy's academic senate on issues within its purview, and approval of the chancellor, may establish separate fees, academic and professional training requirements, and student regulations deriving from its specialized mission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030, 90100, 90121, 90130, 90140 and 90142, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40050.1. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Education Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4E53D0708FAB11EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:16.120154+00:00
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§ 40050.1. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Education Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66040.3, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66040.3, 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2006; operative 7-27-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 37).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40050.2. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4FD4CB208FAB11EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:19.691628+00:00
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§ 40050.2. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66040, 66600, 89030, 89035, 89280 and 89281, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89280 and 89281, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-23-2018; operative 7-23-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 30).

3. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40050.3. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I51362FE08FAB11EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:23.191345+00:00
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§ 40050.3. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66042, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66042, 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40050.4. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Audiology Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5295BFE08FAB11EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:27.301218+00:00
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§ 40050.4. Function: Instruction Leading to the Doctor of Audiology Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66041, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66041, 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40050.5. Function: Instruction Leading to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I53F7E7F08FAB11EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:31.509712+00:00
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§ 40050.5. Function: Instruction Leading to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2020; operative 4-22-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review by Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40050. Functions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I13C3BFB08FAB11EFA70DD4D4B600B0EE
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§ 40050. Functions.

The primary function of the California State University is the provision of baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate education of undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-baccalaureate students through the doctoral degree in the liberal arts, sciences, applied fields and in the professions, including the teaching profession. All proposed CSU doctoral degrees will be reviewed by the University of California to verify that the proposed degree does not duplicate a UC doctoral degree program that is offered or is under review by the University of California. These professional or applied doctoral degrees may also be awarded jointly with a University of California university or private California institutions of higher education who are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Presently established two-year programs in agriculture are authorized, but other two-year programs shall be authorized only when mutually agreed upon by the Board of Trustees of the California State University and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. Faculty research is authorized to the extent that it is consistent with the primary function of the California State University and the facilities provided for that function.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.4, 66046, 66046.1 and 66046.2, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Subchapters 1-6 to Subchapters 2-7, inclusive. Amendment and renumbering of Section 40000 filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 1.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 1. General Function > § 40051. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Special Emphases.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA538D310F70311ECAE02BE1963B94F4B
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:31:35.157583+00:00
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§ 40051. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Special Emphases.

In addition to the functions provided by Section 40050, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt shall each be authorized to emphasize the applied fields of agriculture, engineering, business, and other occupational and professional fields. This section shall be liberally construed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89034 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 90404, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment and renumbering of Section 40001 filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 3-23-2022; operative 3-23-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only (Register 2022, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40100.1. Cooperative Curricula.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5666D6A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40100.1. Cooperative Curricula.

Curricula leading to the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree may be established cooperatively by two or more campuses. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time revise such procedures as may be appropriate for the administration of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66040, 66042, 66600, 89030, 89280 and 89281, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

4. Amendment of Note filed 7-23-2018; operative 7-23-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40100.2. The Consortium of the California State University and Colleges.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5669E3E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40100.2. The Consortium of the California State University and Colleges.

The Consortium of The California State University and Colleges (“The Consortium”) is hereby established. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, The Consortium shall conduct academic programs utilizing combined faculty and program resources of The California State University and Colleges, and degrees authorized in Article 6, Subchapter 2 of this chapter may be awarded by The Consortium in the name of the Board of Trustees. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time to revise such provisions as may be appropriate for the administration of this section. The Chancellor shall report annually to the Board on such provisions issued pursuant to this section, commencing at the first meeting of the Board following July 1, 1974.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40100.3. Authorization to Establish Teacher Education Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I566CCA134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40100.3. Authorization to Establish Teacher Education Programs.

The Chancellor may establish and operate teacher education programs leading toward fulfillment of requirements for one or more public school service credentials. When the programs are approved by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing, the campuses participating in the programs are authorized to recommend individuals who have completed requirements to the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing. Students admitted to these programs and recommended for credentials shall have met relevant portions of Article 9 (commencing with section 41100) of Subchapter 3, Requirements for Admission to Teacher Basic Credential Programs and Student Teaching and Recommendation for Teaching Credential. The Chancellor shall consult with the Statewide Academic Senate during the establishment and operation of these programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-4-2000; operative 6-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40101. Authorization to Recommend for Teaching Credentials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I566F89334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40101. Authorization to Recommend for Teaching Credentials.

A campus may establish and maintain courses leading toward fulfillment of requirements for one or more public school service credentials, and when a campus is approved by the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, the campus is authorized to recommend qualified applicants to the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing for the credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 44227, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40102. Procedure for Establishing Curricula.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5671FA334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40102. Procedure for Establishing Curricula.

A curriculum may be established at a campus only in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40103. Definition of Units.
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§ 40103. Definition of Units.

The standard unit of measurement used in reference to curriculum and degree requirements is the semester unit. This may be converted into quarter units by multiplying by a factor of 1.5. Whenever the term “unit” or “semester unit” is used in this Subchapter and is not preceded by the term “quarter,” it shall be deemed to refer to semester units in the amount specified, and to the equivalent number of quarter units, determined as provided in this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-22-68; designated effective 9-1-69 (Register 68, No. 12).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40104.1. Grading Designations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I567B49034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40104.1. Grading Designations.

For undergraduate courses, individual campuses, with the approval of the Chancellor, may utilize for designated courses or groups of courses any combination of (a) the grades A, B, C, D, F; (b) the grades A, B, C, and NC (No Credit) for the grades D and F; (c) the grade CR (Credit) for the grades A, B, and C and the grade NC (No Credit) for the grades D and F.

For all graduate level courses, individual campuses with the approval of the Chancellor, may utilize for designated courses or groups of courses any combination of (a) the grades A, B, C, D, F; (b) the grades A, B, and the grade NC (No Credit) for the grades C, D, and F; (c) the grade CR (Credit) for the grades A and B and the grade NC (No Credit) for the grades C, D, and F.

A campus may utilize plus and minus designations in combination with letter grades in any of the grading systems listed above. The Chancellor may approve experimental combinations of grades and grading designations not listed above so long as grade point averages can be computed in accordance with the values assigned in Section 40104.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-13-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

3. Amendment filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31).

4. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40104. Definition of Grade Points.
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§ 40104. Definition of Grade Points.

For purposes of computing grade point averages, a scale shall be used as follows: A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; and F = 0 grade points. A campus may use “plus” and “minus” designations in combination with letter grades and may compute grade point averages taking plus and minus values into account. In said computations a plus shall be computed by adding .3 to the value assigned to the letter grade with which it is combined and a minus shall be computed by subtracting .3 from the value assigned to the letter grade with which it is combined except that no grade point value shall be less than 0 or greater than 4.0. In the case of grading experiments approved by the chancellor, finer decimal values may be assigned.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40105. Definition of “Appropriate Campus Authority.”
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§ 40105. Definition of “Appropriate Campus Authority.”

Whenever the term “appropriate campus authority” is used in this Subchapter, it shall be deemed to mean the President of the campus acting upon the recommendation of the faculty of the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-22-68; designated effective 9-1-69 (Register 68, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40106. Enrollment Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I56872FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40106. Enrollment Services.

The president or designee is responsible for establishing the enrollment period for each academic term and for ensuring the general access of qualified students to the courses they need over time in order to complete their educational programs. As the appropriate campus authority, the president is responsible for the implementation of a registration priority system and for various adjustments to this system based on course demand and available resources. The president is also authorized to withhold enrollment services on either a temporary or permanent basis for any students who do not meet University requirements for continued attendance, including but not limited to evidence of satisfactory academic progress., the submission of required documents, payment of fees, the completion of mandatory orientation or other training programs, inoculation requirements, and the fulfillment of any disciplinary sanctions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-18-2016; operative 2-18-2016. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2016, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 2. Curricula > § 40100. Authorization to Establish Curricula.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72B67C008FB111EFA70DD4D4B600B0EE
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§ 40100. Authorization to Establish Curricula.

A campus may be authorized by the Board of Trustees to establish and maintain curricula leading to the bachelor's degree, the master's degree, and the doctoral degree, provided that in the case of the doctoral degree, the requirements of Section 40050 are satisfied.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66046, 66046.1, 66046.2, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-27-2006; operative 7-27-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 37).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 3. Special Sessions > § 40200. Authorization.
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§ 40200. Authorization.

Each campus is authorized to offer Special Sessions courses and services. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time revise procedures for implementing this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89704, 89708 and 89709, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

2. Amendment of Article heading and Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 3. Special Sessions > § 40201. Credit Allowance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I568EF8134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40201. Credit Allowance.

In a Special Session a maximum of one semester unit may be allowed for each fifteen hours of instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89704, 89708 and 89709, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 30.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 3. Special Sessions > § 40202. Special Session Enrollment in State Supported Regular Curriculum Offerings.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5691DE434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40202. Special Session Enrollment in State Supported Regular Curriculum Offerings.

Each campus may designate each semester or quarter those state supported regular course offerings which may be attended for special session credit; provided, that enrollment in any such course for special session credit shall be permitted only after students otherwise eligible to enroll in the course as a state supported regular course offering have had an opportunity to do so.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030, 89704, 89708 and 89709, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-6-98; operative 8-6-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 4. Extension Courses > § 40203. Cal State Online.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I569587C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40203. Cal State Online.

Expanding access through innovative technology, Cal State Online is authorized to support delivery of online curricula offered by degree-granting campuses. The Chancellor is responsible for implementing this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2013; operative 2-7-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2013, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 4. Extension Courses > § 40300. Establishment and Maintenance.
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§ 40300. Establishment and Maintenance.

Each campus may establish and maintain extension courses and services when authorized to do so by the Board of Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 4. Extension Courses > § 40301. Extension Enrollment in Regular Curriculum Offerings. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I569CB3B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40301. Extension Enrollment in Regular Curriculum Offerings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

5. Repealer filed 8-6-98; operative 8-6-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40400. Procedure for Granting Diplomas, Certificates and Degrees.
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§ 40400. Procedure for Granting Diplomas, Certificates and Degrees.

The Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the faculty of the campus, shall issue the appropriate diploma, certificate or degree to a student who has completed the prescribed course of study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40401. Election of Regulations.
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§ 40401. Election of Regulations.

An undergraduate student remaining in attendance in regular sessions at any California State University campus, at any California community college, or any combination of California community colleges and campuses of The California State University may for purposes of meeting graduation requirements elect to meet the requirements in effect at the campus from which the student will graduate either

(1) at the time the student began such attendance or

(2) at the time of entrance to the campus, or

(3) at the time of graduation.

Campus authorities may authorize or require substitutions for discontinued courses. A campus may require a student changing his or her major or any minor field of study to complete the major or minor requirements in effect at the time of the change.

For purposes of this section “attendance” means attendance in at least one semester or two quarters each calendar year. Absence due to an approved educational leave or for attendance at another accredited institution of higher learning shall not be considered an interruption in attendance, if the absence does not exceed two years.

A campus may prescribe that particular requirements be met within as few as seven years of the date of award of the degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 12-4-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 49).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40402.1. Entry-Level Learning Skills.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I56B5E1034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40402.1. Entry-Level Learning Skills.

Each student admitted to The California State University is expected to possess basic competence in the English language and mathematical computation to a degree reasonably expected of entering college students. Students admitted who cannot demonstrate such basic competence should be identified as quickly as possible and be required to take steps to overcome the deficiencies. Any coursework completed primarily for this purpose shall not be applicable to the baccalaureate degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Renumbering and amendment of former section 40405.1 to section 40402.1 filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

4. Amendment repealing first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40402. Required Scholarship.
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§ 40402. Required Scholarship.

Each undergraduate student shall complete with a grade point average of 2.0 (grade C) or better:

(a) All units applicable toward a degree, including those accepted by transfer from another institution;

(b) All units in the major; and

(c) All units attempted at the campus granting the degree, except that only those courses in which a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) is assigned shall be used in computing grade point average.

In computing the grade point average, units attempted or grade points earned for previous attempts of courses which have been repeated with the approval of the appropriate campus authority, shall be excluded.

When, in the opinion of the appropriate campus authority, work completed during a previous enrollment at the campus or at another institution of higher education is substandard and not reflective of the student's present scholastic ability and level of performance, all work completed during one or two semesters (or up to three quarters), as the appropriate campus authority shall decide, may be disregarded in the computation of grade point averages and other requirements for graduation. The Chancellor shall establish provisions for the administration of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 40).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40404. Requirements in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals.
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§ 40404. Requirements in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals.

(a) The purpose of the following requirements is to ensure that students acquire knowledge and skills that will help them to comprehend the workings of American democracy and of the society in which they live to enable them to contribute to that society as responsible and constructive citizens. To this end each campus shall provide for comprehensive study of American history and American government including the historical development of American institutions and ideals, the Constitution of the United States and the operation of representative democratic government under that Constitution, and the processes of state and local government. To qualify for graduation each student shall demonstrate competence by completing courses in the foregoing fields or by passing comprehensive examinations in those fields. Students transferring from other accredited institutions of collegiate grade, who have been certified by such institutions as meeting these requirements, shall not be required to take further courses or examinations therein. The Chancellor may institute such guidelines as may be appropriate for the administration of this section.

(b) The Chancellor may grant exceptions to these requirements for students enrolled in degree major programs who transferred from a California Community College if the California State University programs are mandated by law to articulate with California Community College associate degree programs, and the baccalaureate degree programs are limited by law to 120 total semester units (180 quarter units).

(c) The Chancellor may grant exceptions to these requirements for high-unit professional degree major programs on a program-by-program basis.

(d) The appropriate campus authority may grant exceptions to these requirements in individual cases of demonstrable hardship.

(e) A post-baccalaureate student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program shall not be subject to the requirements set forth in this section if:

(1) The student has previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association; or

(2) The student has completed equivalent academic preparation, as determined by the appropriate campus authority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66055.8, 66600, 66745 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-6-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 32).

4. Designation of former section as subsection (a), new subsections (b)-(e)(2) and amendment of Note filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40405.3. Lower Division General Education Reciprocity Between the California State University and the University of California.
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§ 40405.3. Lower Division General Education Reciprocity Between the California State University and the University of California.

(a) The Chancellor may enter into a formal agreement of reciprocity for lower division general education requirements between the California State University and the University of California. Pursuant to such an agreement, students transferring to the California State University from campuses of the University of California may satisfy California State University general education-breadth requirements for the bachelor's degree through satisfactory completion of all lower division general education requirements of a University of California campus and of a minimum of 9 semester units or 12 quarter units of upper division general education coursework at the California State University campus granting the degree. Upper division general education requirements shall be taken no sooner than the term in which the candidate achieves upper division status.

(b) If the chancellor or an officially authorized representative of a University of California campus certifies that a student has completed that campus's lower division general education program, California State University campuses shall accept that certification as meeting all of the lower division general requirements for the baccalaureate degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 40405.3 to 40405.1 and adoption of new section filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (b) and History 1. (Register 92, No. 12).

3. Amendment repealing first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40405.4. Procedures for Implementing Programs to Meet General Education Requirements.
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§ 40405.4. Procedures for Implementing Programs to Meet General Education Requirements.

(a) The Chancellor shall establish procedures to implement the objectives and requirements of Sections 40405.1-40405.3, including provision for exceptions in individual cases of demonstrable hardship, and including periodic review of the extent to which the objectives and requirement are being met.

(b) The Chancellor may grant exceptions to the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 40405.1 for high unit degree major programs on a program-by-program basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

4. Amendment repealing first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

5. Amendment filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40406. Foreign Language.
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§ 40406. Foreign Language.

Foreign language may be required by any campus as a part of the preparation for appropriate major programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-17-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 5).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40407.1. Special Session Credit.
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§ 40407.1. Special Session Credit.

A maximum of 24 semester units (36 quarter units) taken by a student in non-matriculated status may be applied toward the degree. This maximum applies to special session course credit earned through state supported or self supported course offerings. There is no limit on the number of special session course units that may be earned in matriculated status and applied toward the degree. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and revise criteria for application of special session credits earned through enrollment in state supported or self supported regular course offerings toward the degree in accordance with applicable law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89704, 89708 and 89709, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-6-98; operative 8-6-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-8-2002; operative 2-8-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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§ 40407. Extension Credit.

A maximum of 24 semester units in extension course credit may be applied toward the degree. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and revise criteria for application of extension credits toward the degree in accordance with applicable law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-6-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 6).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40409. Community College Credit.
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§ 40409. Community College Credit.

A maximum of 70 semester units earned in a community college may be applied toward the degree, with the following limitations:

(a) No upper division credit may be allowed for courses taken in a community college.

(b) No more than six semester units in education courses taken in a community college may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree or the professional preparation requirements of a teacher education basic credential program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Editorial correction of Authority cite (Register 95, No. 9).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40410. Other Requirements.
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§ 40410. Other Requirements.

Each student shall, as a condition to graduation, satisfactorily complete all general requirements consistent with the provisions of this Code as prescribed by the campus, and, in addition, the general education, major, upper division, and graduate credit requirements specified herein for the degree and curriculum pattern elected by the student. In order to qualify for the campus recommendation for a credential authorizing public school service, the student must, in addition to the meeting of other requirements for graduation, also meet the requirements for the credential sought.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 40411. Conferral of Degree upon Completion of Degree Requirements.

The president of each campus may preclude any student from enrolling in any additional state-supported courses when that student has met all necessary requirements for the degree for which that student is matriculated, and may take the actions necessary to confer the degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-21-2009; operative 7-21-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2009, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40403. Required Residence.
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§ 40403. Required Residence.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, 30 semester units (45 quarter units) shall be earned in residence at any combination of CSU campuses. Twenty-four of these units (36 quarter units) shall be earned in upper division courses and 12 of the semester units (18 quarter units) shall be in the major.

(b) Credit earned through prior learning assessment as described in Section 40808 shall count toward required residence.

(c) When the circumstances of an individual case make it appropriate, the appropriate campus authority may authorize the substitution of credit earned at other institutions for residence credit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 18.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32).

4. Amendment filed 7-1-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2026, No. 27).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40405.1. California State University General Education Requirements.
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§ 40405.1. California State University General Education Requirements.

(a) Each recipient of the bachelor's degree completing the California State University General Education Requirements pursuant to this subdivision (a) shall have completed a program which includes a minimum of 43 semester (or quarter equivalent) units of which 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units shall be upper division and should be taken no sooner than the term in which the candidate achieves upper division status. The 43 semester (or quarter equivalent) units shall be distributed as follows:

(1) A minimum of 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in communication in the English language, to include both oral communication and English composition, and in critical thinking.

(2) A minimum of 13 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, including 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units at the upper-division level, to include inquiry into the physical universe and its life forms, which includes a 1 semester (or quarter equivalent) unit laboratory activity, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning and their applications.

(3) A minimum of 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, including 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units at the upper-division level, among the arts, literature, philosophy and foreign languages.

(4) A minimum of 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, including 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units at the upper-division level, dealing with human social, political, and economic institutions and behavior and their historical background.

(5) A minimum of 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) lower-division units focusing on ethnic studies.

The specification of numbers of units implies the right of discretion on each campus to adjust reasonably the proportions among the categories in order that the conjunction of campus courses, credit unit configurations and these requirements will not unduly exceed any of the prescribed semester or quarter unit minima. However, the total number of units in General Education accepted for the bachelor's degree under the provisions of this subdivision (a) shall not be less than 43 semester (or quarter equivalent) units unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

(b) The president or an officially authorized representative of a college which is accredited in a manner stated in Section 40601(d)(1) may certify the extent to which the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section have been met up to a maximum of 34 lower-division semester (or equivalent quarter) units. Such certification shall be in terms of explicit objectives and procedures issued by the Chancellor.

(c) In the case of a baccalaureate degree being pursued by a post-baccalaureate student, the requirements of this section shall be satisfied if:

(1) The student has previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association; or

(2) The student has completed equivalent academic preparation, as determined by the appropriate campus authority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66055.8, 89030 and 89032, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Renumbering and amendment of former sections 40405.2 and 40405.3 to 40405.1 and renumbering of former section 40405.1 to section 40402.1 filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

4. Amendment repealing first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

5. New subsections (c)-(c)(2) and amendment of Note filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

6. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

7. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) and new subsection (a)(6) filed 9-22-2020; operative 9-22-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b) (Register 2020, No. 39).

8. Amendment of subsection (a)(6) and amendment of Note filed 1-28-2021; operative 1-28-2021 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only (Register 2021, No. 5).

9. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

10. Editorial correction of subsection (a) (Register 2024, No. 33).

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§ 40405.2. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum.

(a) Students transferring from California Community Colleges under the provisions of this subdivision may satisfy General Education requirements for the California State University bachelor's degree through satisfactory completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum and a minimum of 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units of upper division general education coursework. All upper division general education requirements shall be completed no sooner than the term in which the candidate achieves upper division status at the California State University campus granting the degree.

All lower division requirements can be fulfilled by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum which shall include lower division courses completed and distributed as follows:

(1) A minimum of 9 semester units (or quarter equivalent) units in English communication to include one course in English composition of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, one course in oral communication of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, and one course in critical thinking-English composition of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units.

(2) A minimum of 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning.

(3) At least three courses totaling a minimum of 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in arts and humanities, to include at least one course in the arts and at least one course in the humanities.

(4) At least two courses totaling a minimum of 6 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in the social and behavioral sciences, including courses in a minimum of two disciplines or in an interdisciplinary sequence.

(5) At least two courses totaling a minimum of 7 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in the physical and biological sciences, to include at least one course in physical science and one course in biological science, at least one of which incorporates a laboratory.

(6) At least one course totaling a minimum of 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in ethnic studies.

(b) The president or an officially authorized representative of a California Community College may certify that the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section have been met through the satisfactory completion of courses approved by the California State University and the University of California for inclusion in the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. California State University campuses shall accept certification of the fully completed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum as meeting all of the lower division general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89032, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 40405.2 to 40405.1 and adoption of new section filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

2. Amendment repealing first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(4), new subsection (a)(6) and amendment of Note filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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§ 40405.5. California General Education Transfer Curriculum.

(a) Commencing with students admitted in fall 2025, students transferring from California Community Colleges under the provisions of this subdivision may satisfy General Education requirements for the California State University bachelor's degree through satisfactory completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum and a minimum of 9 semester units of upper division general education coursework. All upper division general education requirements should be completed no sooner than the term in which the candidate achieves upper division status.

All lower division requirements can be fulfilled by completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum which shall include lower division courses distributed as follows:

(1) A minimum of 9 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in English communication, to include one course in English composition of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, one course in oral communication of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, and one course in critical thinking and composition of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units.

(2) One course totaling a minimum of 3 semester units or 4 quarter units in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning.

(3) A minimum of 6 semester (or quarter equivalent) unit in arts and humanities, to include one course in the arts of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units and one course in the humanities of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units.

(4) A minimum of 6 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in the social and behavioral sciences, which includes two courses in a minimum of two disciplines.

(5) A minimum of 7 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in the physical and biological sciences, to include at least one course in physical science of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units and one course in biological science of no fewer than 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units, and at least one of the two courses must be associated with a laboratory of no fewer than 1 semester (or quarter equivalent) unit.

(6) One course totaling a minimum of 3 semester (or quarter equivalent) units in ethnic studies. This course must be in ethnic studies or in a similar field provided that the course is cross-listed with ethnic studies.

(b) The president or an officially authorized representative of a California Community College may certify that the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section have been met through the satisfactory completion of courses approved by the California State University and the University of California for inclusion in the California General Education Transfer Curriculum. California State University campuses shall accept certification of the fully completed California General Education Transfer Curriculum as meeting all of the lower division general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66749.8 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66749.8, 89030 and 89032, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40405. General Education Objectives.
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§ 40405. General Education Objectives.

General education requirements in The California State University are so designed that, taken with the major depth program and elective credits presented by each candidate for the bachelor's degree, they will assure that graduates from the several campuses in the system have made noteworthy progress toward becoming truly educated persons. Particularly, the purpose of the general education requirements is to provide means whereby graduates:

(a) will have achieved the ability to think clearly and logically, to find and critically examine information, to communicate orally and in writing, and to perform quantitative functions;

(b) will have acquired appreciable knowledge about their own bodies and minds, about how human society has developed and how it now functions, about the physical world in which they live, about the other forms of life with which they share that world, and about the cultural endeavors and legacies of their civilizations;

(c) will have come to an understanding and appreciation of the principles, methodologies, value systems, and thought processes employed in human inquiries.

It is the intent of this section that the general education requirements be planned and organized in such a manner that students will acquire the abilities, knowledge, understanding, and appreciation suggested as interrelated elements and not as isolated fragments.

Acceptable programs include: The California State University General Education Requirements (Section 40405.1), the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (Section 40405.2), the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Section 40405.5), and General Education Reciprocity with the University of California (Section 40405.3).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

4. Amendment repealing first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 5. General Requirements for Graduation > § 40408. Credit for Prior Learning.
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§ 40408. Credit for Prior Learning.

Unit credit toward the undergraduate or graduate degree may be secured by: (1) passing an examination given or approved by the appropriate campus authority, (2) demonstration of learning, skills, and knowledge acquired through experience, (3) learning acquired outside formal higher education, (4) education and training provided by the Armed Forces of the United States, or (5) other appropriate means of assessment as determined and approved by the appropriate campus authority in accordance with system policy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 1-12-2022; operative 1-12-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only (Register 2022, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40500. Bachelor of Arts Degree: Required Curriculum.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I56F9C7D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:21.703546+00:00
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§ 40500. Bachelor of Arts Degree: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education-Breadth Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major 24 semester units (36 quarter units).

There shall be one major with a minimum of 24 semester units (36 quarter units). At least 12 semester units (18 quarter units) in the major shall be upper division courses or their equivalent. The maximum number of units shall be determined by the campus.

(c) Additional Units. Units to complete the total required for the degree may be used as electives or to meet other requirements.

(d) Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established prior to the 2000-01 academic year, the total semester units required for the Bachelor of Arts Degree shall be 124 semester units (186 quarter units). For candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree who are meeting graduation requirements established between the 2000-01 and through the 2013-14 academic years, a minimum of 120 semester units (180 quarter units) shall be required. For candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree who are meeting graduation requirements established during or after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer and no more than 120 semester units shall be required unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

5. Amendment of subsections (d) and (e) filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

6. Amendment of section heading, repealer of first paragraph and removal of first version of section 40500 (applicable to students entering the curriculum prior to the commencement of the 1981-82 academic year) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

7. Amendment of subsection (b), repealer of subsection (c), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d) filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32).

8. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

9. Amendment of subsections (b) and (d) filed 9-1-2017; operative 9-1-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40501. Bachelor of Science Degree: Required Curriculum.
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§ 40501. Bachelor of Science Degree: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Science degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education-Breadth Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major 36

semester units.

There shall be one major with a minimum of 36 semester units. At least 18 semester units in this major shall be upper division courses or their equivalent. The maximum number of units shall be determined by the campus.

(c) Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established prior to the 2000-01 academic year, the total semester units required for the Bachelor of Science degree shall be 124 to 132 semester units, as determined by each campus, except that 140 semester units may be required in engineering. For candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree who are meeting graduation requirements established between the 2000-01 and 2013-14 academic years, a minimum of 120 semester units shall be required. For candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree who are meeting graduation requirements established during or after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer and no more than 120 semester units shall be required, unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33.)

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) and last paragraph filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

6. Amendment of section heading, repealer of first paragraph and removal of first version of section 40501 (applicable to students entering the curriculum prior to the commencement of the 1981-82 academic year) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

7. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40505. Bachelor of Architecture Degree: Required Curriculum.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:39.916702+00:00
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§ 40505. Bachelor of Architecture Degree: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Architecture degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education-Breadth Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major

45 semester units.

The major shall consist of a minimum of 45 semester units. At least 27 semester units in the major shall be in upper division courses or their equivalent. The maximum number of units shall be determined by each campus.

(c) Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established prior to the 2000-01 academic year, the total semester units required for the Bachelor of Architecture degree shall be 165 to 175 semester units. For candidates for the Bachelor of Architecture degree who are meeting graduation requirements established between the 2000-01 and 2013-14 academic years, a minimum of 120 semester units shall be required. For candidates for the Bachelor of Architecture degree who are meeting graduation requirements established during or after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer than 120 semester units and no more than 150 semester units shall be required, unless the Chancellor grants an exception. The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Architecture degree shall be distributed over a ten-semester period or equivalent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section heading and Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

6. Amendment of section heading, repealer of first paragraph and removal of first version of section 40505 (applicable to students entering the curriculum prior to the commencement of the 1981-82 academic year) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

7. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40506. Bachelor of Music Degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Required Curriculum.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I571120634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:44.106404+00:00
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§ 40506. Bachelor of Music Degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for either the Bachelor of Music degree or the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education-Breadth Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major

70 semester units.

The major shall consist of a maximum of 70 semester units with at least one-fourth of these units devoted to theory and content as distinguished from studio, production, and performance.

(c) Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established prior to the 2000-01 academic year, the total semester units required for the Bachelor of Music degree and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree shall be 132 semester units. For candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree who are meeting graduation requirements established between the 2000-01 and 2013-14 academic years, a minimum of 120 semester units shall be required. For candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or Bachelor of Music degree who are meeting graduation requirements established during or after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer than 120 semester units and no more than 132 semester units shall be required, unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-16-91; operative 10-16-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

5. Amendment of section heading, repealer of first paragraph and removal of first version of section 40506 (applicable to students entering the curriculum prior to the commencement of the 1981-82 academic year) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

6. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40507. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture: Required Curriculum.
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§ 40507. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education-Breadth Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major

45 semester units.

The major shall consist of a minimum of 45 semester units, exclusive of those courses used to meet the General Education-Breadth Requirements. At least 27 units in the major shall be in upper division courses or their equivalent. The maximum number of units shall not exceed 150 semester units.

(c) Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established prior to the 2000-01 academic year, the total semester units required for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree shall be 155 to 165 semester units. For candidates for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree who are meeting graduation requirements established between the 2000-01 and 2013-14 academic years, a minimum of 120 semester units shall be required. For candidates for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree who are meeting graduation requirements established during or after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer than 120 semester units and no more than 150 semester units shall be required, unless the Chancellor grants an exception. The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree shall be distributed over a ten-semester period or equivalent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-4-92; operative 6-3-92 (Register 92, No. 19).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40509. Baccalaureate Degrees Completed in Post-Baccalaureate Standing.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I571A96444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 40509. Baccalaureate Degrees Completed in Post-Baccalaureate Standing.

A campus of the California State University shall not require a student who has been admitted to a baccalaureate degree program to undertake courses other than those that are specifically required to complete the current major within the degree program if:

(a) The student has previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association; or

(b) The student has completed equivalent academic preparation, as determined by the appropriate campus authority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66055.8 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40502. Bachelor of Education Degree.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:28.590280+00:00
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§ 40502. Bachelor of Education Degree.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Education degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major 24 semester units (36 quarter units).

There shall be one major with a minimum of 24 semester units (36 quarter units). At least 12 semester units (18 quarter units) in the major shall be upper division courses or their equivalent. The maximum number of units shall be determined by the campus.

(c) Additional Units. Units to complete the total required for the degree may be used as electives or to meet other requirements.

(d) Minimum Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer than 90 semester units shall be required.

(e) Maximum Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements, established after the 2013-14 academic year, no more than 120 units (no more than 135 units if an Integrated Teacher Education Program resulting in a California teaching credential) shall be required unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2026, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 12.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40503. Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree: Required Curriculum.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:32.267489+00:00
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§ 40503. Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major 24 semester units (36 quarter units).

There shall be one major with a minimum of 24 semester units (36 quarter units). At least 12 semester units (18 quarter units) in the major shall be upper division courses or their equivalent.

(c) Additional Units. Units to complete the total required for the degree may be used as electives. No additional campus requirements shall be enforced.

(d) Minimum Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer than 90 semester units shall be required.

(e) Maximum Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements, established after the 2013-14 academic year, no more than 120 units shall be required unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2026, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 2010, No. 16.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40504. Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree: Required Curriculum.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3F3B52707A0A11F1917FC4229D507B53
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:35.885564+00:00
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§ 40504. Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree: Required Curriculum.

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Applied Studies degree, the candidate shall have completed the following requirements:

(a) General Education Requirements. The courses in General Education-Breadth Requirements shall be distributed in the manner prescribed in Sections 40405-40405.4.

(b) Major 24 semester units (36 quarter units).

There shall be one major with a minimum of 24 semester units (36 quarter units). At least 12 semester units (18 quarter units) in the major shall be upper division courses or their equivalent.

(c) Additional Units. Units to complete the total required for the degree may be used as electives. No additional campus requirements shall be enforced.

(d) Minimum Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements established after the 2013-14 academic year, no fewer than 90 semester units shall be required.

(e) Maximum Total. For candidates electing, pursuant to Section 40401, to meet graduation requirements, established after the 2013-14 academic year, no more than 120 units shall be required unless the Chancellor grants an exception.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2026, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 6. Undergraduate Degrees > § 40508. The Bachelor's Degree: Total Units.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I35F0D2C07A0B11F1917FC4229D507B53
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:51.808823+00:00
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§ 40508. The Bachelor's Degree: Total Units.

Each campus shall establish and maintain a monitoring system to ensure that justification is provided for all program requirements that extend the baccalaureate unit requirement beyond 120 semester units. No Bachelor of Applied Studies, Bachelor of Professional Studies, or Bachelor of Education degree program shall require fewer than 90 semester units. No baccalaureate degree programs shall extend the unit requirement beyond 120 semester units, with the exception of the Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degrees. The Chancellor may authorize exceptions to system or campus requirements for degree programs. In fulfillment of this regulation, the Chancellor after consultation with discipline faculty and other appropriate individuals may require adjustments to program requirements in order to achieve the 120 semester unit maximum.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 2-11-2013; operative 2-11-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2013, No. 7).

3. Editorial correction of last sentence (Register 2015, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 7-1-2026; operative 7-1-2026 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2026, No. 27).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40510. The Master's Degree.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I43B84F201D8D11EDA8C9804BB1F1E645
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:34:59.183414+00:00
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§ 40510. The Master's Degree.

To be eligible for the Master's degree, the candidate shall have completed the following minimum requirements:

(a) Advancement to Candidacy. For advancement to candidacy for the Master's degree, the applicant shall meet the requirements of Section 41011, and such particular requirements as the Chancellor and the campus may prescribe.

(b) Requirements for the Degree.

(1) The completion of a specified pattern of study approved by the appropriate campus authority.

(2) A minimum of thirty semester units of approved graduate work completed within a maximum time to be established by each campus. Such maximum time shall be no more than seven years nor less than five years for each particular program. An extension of time beyond the limit may be granted by appropriate campus authority if warranted by individual circumstances and if the outdated work is validated by examination, in the relevant additional course or subject field of work or such other demonstration of competence as may be prescribed. In the degree program:

(A) Not less than 21 semester units (32 quarter units) shall be completed in residence. The appropriate campus authority may authorize the substitution of credit earned by alternate means for a part of this residence requirement.

(B) Not less than one-half of the units required for the degree shall be in courses organized primarily for graduate students.

(C) Not more than six semester units shall be allowed for a thesis or project.

(D) For programs that combine a Bachelor's and a Master's degree into a single program (referred to as Blended programs), up to 12 semester units may be double counted for both the Bachelor's degree and the Master's degree so that the total number of units may be 138 semester units, provided that 1) none of the required graduate classes is replaced by an undergraduate class, and 2) the graduate classes that are also counted toward the Bachelor's degree either assume the more rudimentary knowledge taught at the undergraduate level or cover the content of the undergraduate courses that they replace.

(3) Satisfactory completion of a thesis, project, or comprehensive examination, defined as follows:

(A) A thesis is the written product of a systematic study of a significant problem. It identifies the problem, states the major assumptions, explains the significance of the undertaking, sets forth the sources for and methods of gathering information, analyzes the data, and offers a conclusion or recommendation. The finished product evidences originality, critical and independent thinking, appropriate organization and format, and thorough documentation. Normally, an oral defense of the thesis is required.

(B) A project is a significant undertaking appropriate to the fine and applied arts or to professional fields. It evidences originality and independent thinking, appropriate form and organization, and a rationale. It is described and summarized in a written abstract that includes the project's significance, objectives, methodology and a conclusion or recommendation. An oral defense of the project may be required.

(C) A comprehensive examination is an assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and independent thinking, and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter. The results of the examination evidences independent thinking, appropriate organization, critical analysis and accuracy of documentation. A record of the examination questions and responses shall be maintained in accordance with the records retention policy of The California State University.

(4) A grade point average of 3.0 (grade of B) or better in all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the Master's degree, except that a course in which no letter grade is assigned shall not be used in computing the grade point average.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (Section 40510) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

4. New subsection (b)(2)(D) and amendment of subsection (b)(4) filed 8-11-2022; operative 8-11-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2022, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40511. The Doctoral Degree.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72D32BC08FB111EF91D78EDE3C84C31C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:37:38.621070+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40511. The Doctoral Degree.

(a) A California State University program leading to a doctoral degree shall be distinguished from a University of California doctoral degree by its previous verification from the University of California for degree duplication. Conformity with other criteria may include contributing to serve California's diverse communities, addressing California's professional workforce needs, or enabling professionals to earn the doctoral degree while working full-time.

(1) Previous approved applied doctoral degrees include:

(A) The Doctor of Education Degree

(B) The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

(C) The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree

(D) The Doctor of Audiology Degree

(E) The Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree

(F) The Doctor of Public Health Degree

(b) Each campus offering a program leading to a doctoral degree shall establish requirements for admission to the program. The requirements of admission shall include, at a minimum, the requirements stated in Section 41020.

(c) The program leading to a doctoral degree shall conform with the following specifications:

(1) The curriculum may be organized as a cohort-based program and shall include learning experiences that balance research, theory, and practice. The core curriculum shall provide professional preparation focusing on leadership, critical thinking and decision-making, including but not limited to: theory and research methods, foundational, clinical and/or behavioral sciences, the structure and culture of the discipline, as well as to professional practice and management of the discipline.

(2) The pattern of study shall be composed of at least 60 semester units earned in graduate standing. At least 36 semester units required for the degree shall be in courses organized primarily for doctoral students, and the remaining units required for the degree shall be in courses organized primarily for doctoral students or courses organized primarily for master's and doctoral students.

(3) At least 42 units shall be completed in residence at the campus or campuses awarding the degree. At the discretion of the appropriate campus authority, courses required for the doctoral degree that are completed at another CSU campus may apply toward the residency requirement at the CSU campus that awards the doctoral degree.

(4) A doctoral qualifying examination or assessment shall be required.

(5) The pattern of study shall include completion of a doctoral dissertation, doctoral project, or doctoral capstone.

(A) This specification shall be the written product of systemic, rigorous research on a significant professional issue or of doctoral-level mastery of a current, evidence-based practice. The specification is expected to contribute to an improvement in professional practices or policy. It shall provide evidence originality, critical and independent thinking, appropriate form and organization, and adequate rationale.

(B) This specification shall identify the research, problem statement or purpose, state the major theoretical perspectives, explain the significance of undertaking, relate it to the relevant scholarly and professional literature, identify the methods of gathering and analyzing the data, and offer a conclusion of recommendation.

(C) No more than 15 semester units shall be allowed for the doctoral dissertation, doctoral project, or doctoral capstone.

(D) An oral defense or presentation shall be required for the doctoral dissertation, doctoral project, or doctoral capstone.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 66040, 66041, 66042, 66043, 66044, 66046, 66046.1, 66046.2, 89280, 89281 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2006; operative 7-27-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 37).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40512. The CSU/UC Joint Doctoral Degree.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9C448E00DE1611EFB7E0A5EC1BAF4B76
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:35:49.558996+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40512. The CSU/UC Joint Doctoral Degree.

(a) Joint doctoral programs are partnerships between UC and CSU that build on the strengths of each of the participating campuses to generate specialized programs that could not otherwise be realized. Joint doctorate programs benefit both systems, the students, and the State.

(b) These joint doctoral programs are independent of UC doctoral programs pursuant to Education Code Section 66010.4 for UC doctoral degrees and independent of CSU professional and applied doctoral degrees pursuant to Education Code Section 66046).

(c) Certain basic principles underlie all joint doctoral programs:

(1) Joint doctoral degrees are awarded jointly by the Trustees of the California State University and the Regents of the University of California.

(2) In the development and operation of joint doctoral programs the CSU and the UC partners have equal status

(3) All program decisions are made jointly and by mutual agreement between participating UC and CSU campuses

(4) The programs respond to a societal need that is best met by members of the faculties from both systems, calls on the expertise of both, and cannot be met by existing programs

(5) By combining the intellectual and physical resources of the two systems, the joint degree programs can provide opportunities for research collaborations

(d) CSU and UC faculty shall follow mutually agreed protocols for the planning, reviewing, and implementation of joint doctoral programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.4, 66046, 66046.1 and 66046.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2006; operative 7-27-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 37).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

3. Amendment of section heading filed 1-21-2025; operative 1-21-2025 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2025, No. 4).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40513. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE0C5B1608F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:37:42.696837+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40513. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89280 and 89281, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89280 and 89281, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-23-2018; operative 7-23-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 30).

3. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40514. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE386A6208F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:05.756682+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40514. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89280 and 89281, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89280 and 89281, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 7-23-2018; operative 7-23-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 30).

3. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40515. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE508D9508F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:10.713993+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40515. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66042, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66042, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40516. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE68FA0608F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:15.480393+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40516. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66042, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66042, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40517. The Doctor of Audiology Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE80B92008F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:20.070388+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40517. The Doctor of Audiology Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66041, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66041, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40518. The Doctor of Audiology Degree Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE99D07708F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:24.773465+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40518. The Doctor of Audiology Degree Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66041, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66041, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40519.1. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I23A4EEE08F9711EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:33.728938+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40519.1. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2020; operative 4-22-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review by Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40519.2. The Doctor of Public Health Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I252CA0508F9711EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:37.988891+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40519.2. The Doctor of Public Health Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66044, 66044.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-19-2023; operative 4-19-2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40519.3. The Doctor of Public Health Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I26D14FA08F9711EFB69DAEE3CEAF3C34
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:42.381497+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40519.3. The Doctor of Public Health Degree: Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-19-2023; operative 4-19-2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 7. Graduate Degrees > § 40519. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IEB0E4AB08F7611EFBDF8CD3B6F58725F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:29.565940+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40519. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2020; operative 4-22-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review by Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 8. Integrated Teacher Preparation Programs > § 40520. Definition.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I576226934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:46.693306+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40520. Definition.

The term “integrated teacher preparation program” means a curriculum (a) that incorporates general education, a major, subject-matter preparation for teaching in elementary and/or secondary schools, professional preparation for teaching in elementary and/or secondary schools, and any other graduation requirements, and (b) in which students make progress concurrently toward a baccalaureate degree and a recommendation for a preliminary basic teaching credential, given satisfactory completion of the requirements for each. The components of an integrated teacher preparation program (i.e., general education, a major, subject-matter preparation for teaching in elementary and/or secondary schools, professional preparation for teaching in elementary and/or secondary schools, and any other graduation requirements) need not be mutually exclusive. An individual course within an integrated teacher preparation program may contribute to completion of more than one of these components.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New article 8 (sections 40520-40523) and section filed 9-22-2003; operative 9-22-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 8. Integrated Teacher Preparation Programs > § 40521. Total Unit Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5764BEA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:50.847788+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40521. Total Unit Requirements.

For completion of an integrated teacher preparation program, at least 120 semester units but no more than 135 semester units shall be required. The Chancellor may grant exceptions to the upper limit of 135 units on requirements for completion of an integrated teacher preparation program if the campus that will offer the program requests the exception and provides an adequate justification. Procedures for requesting, reviewing, and granting these exceptions shall be developed by the Chancellor, in consultation with the Academic Senate of the California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-22-2003; operative 9-22-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 8. Integrated Teacher Preparation Programs > § 40522. Guidelines for Establishment of Campus Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5767A4D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:55.379199+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40522. Guidelines for Establishment of Campus Requirements.

The Chancellor, in consultation with the Academic Senate of the California State University, shall establish guidelines for the identification and integration of lower-division and upper-division general education, subject-matter preparation, and professional preparation in integrated teacher preparation programs. The guidelines may include recommendations for unit requirements for each of these components. The consultation shall include California State University faculty members and administrators from campus academic units providing programs of professional preparation approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and from campus academic units providing programs of subject matter preparation approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. The consultation shall also include the California Community Colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-22-2003; operative 9-22-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 8. Integrated Teacher Preparation Programs > § 40523. Articulation with California Community Colleges.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I576A3CE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:41:59.972711+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 40523. Articulation with California Community Colleges.

For students admitted to integrated teacher preparation programs, units earned in community college courses that are articulated with courses fulfilling integrated teacher preparation program requirements shall not be subject to the limitation imposed by subsection (b) of section 40409.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-22-2003; operative 9-22-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 9. Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major [Repealed] > § 40530. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I576D98434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:42:04.050857+00:00
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§ 40530. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New article 9 (sections 40530-40532) and section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

2. Repealer of article 9 (sections 40530-40532) and section filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 9. Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major [Repealed] > § 40531. Development of Systemwide Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I576FE2334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:42:07.980767+00:00
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§ 40531. Development of Systemwide Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

2. Repealer filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 9. Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major [Repealed] > § 40532. Development of Campus-Specific Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I577205134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:42:42.721661+00:00
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§ 40532. Development of Campus-Specific Lower-Division Transfer Patterns by Major. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

2. Repealer filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 10. Standard Requirements for Nursing Degree Programs > § 40540. Systemwide Prerequisites for Nursing Degree Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I577587844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:37:46.495536+00:00
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§ 40540. Systemwide Prerequisites for Nursing Degree Programs.

(a) The Chancellor in consultation with the Academic Senate of the California State University shall establish a standardized list of nursing degree program prerequisites for the various campuses of the California State University on a systemwide basis.

(b) The standardized list of nursing degree program prerequisites shall conform to professional accreditation requirements.

(c) No campus may require more, fewer, or different program prerequisites than those included on the systemwide list.

(d) The Chancellor in consultation with the Academic Senate of the California State University may amend the standardized prerequisites for nursing degree programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 66055.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 10 (sections 40540-40541) and section filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 2. Educational Program > Article 10. Standard Requirements for Nursing Degree Programs > § 40541. Baccalaureate Nursing Degree Programs Articulation and Transfer.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5777F8844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:43:00.543549+00:00
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§ 40541. Baccalaureate Nursing Degree Programs Articulation and Transfer.

Each California State University campus that offers a baccalaureate nursing degree program shall negotiate and implement articulation agreements with community college districts from which a significant number of nursing students transfer to that CSU campus nursing degree program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66055.5 and 89267.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 1. Construction and Definitions > § 40600. Tenses, Gender and Number. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I577C3E414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:37:50.975481+00:00
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§ 40600. Tenses, Gender and Number. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former #S #S 40601 and 40602, and renumbering of #S #S 40600 and 40600.1 of former Article 1 to #S #S 40650 and 40651, respectively, and new Article 1 ( #S #S 40600-40601), filed 1-27-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 2). For history of former Articles 1 and 2, see Registers 63, No. 24, and 64, No. 18.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 1. Construction and Definitions > § 40601. Particular Terms.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:48:16.849977+00:00
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§ 40601. Particular Terms.

The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless a different meaning appears from the context:

(a) The term “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the California State University or designee.

(b) The term “the campus” means the campus to which application for admission is made.

(c) The term “appropriate campus authority” means the president of the campus or designee.

(d) The term “college” means:

(1) Any institution of higher learning that is accredited to offer work leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts or to the degree of Bachelor of Science, by the applicable regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, except an institution which is accredited only as a “specialized institution”;

(2) Any foreign institution of higher learning which, in the judgment of the Chancellor, offers course work equivalent to that offered by institutions included within subdivision (d)(1) of this section.

(e) The term “application” means the submission to the campus, by the person applying for admission, of all documents, including official transcripts of all the applicant's academic records and information that the applicant is required personally to submit, and the payment of any application fee due, pursuant to Section 41800.1.

(f) The term “eligibility index” means the number derived for admission determination, from a weighted combination of the grade point average for courses taken in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects during the final three years of high school and other factors that shall be determined by the chancellor. The weighting of grade point averages and other factors shall be determined and adjusted from time to time by the chancellor.

(g) The term “good standing at the last college attended” means that at the time of application for admission and at the time of admission, the applicant was not under disciplinary or academic suspension, dismissal, expulsion or similar action by the last college attended and was not under disciplinary suspension, dismissal, expulsion or similar action at any institution of the California State University.

(h) The term “first-time freshman” means an applicant who has earned college credit not later than the end of the summer immediately following high school graduation or an applicant who has not earned any college credit.

(i) The term “undergraduate transfer” means any person who is not a first-time freshman pursuant to Section 40601(h), and who does not hold a baccalaureate degree from any college.

(j) The term “full-time student” means any student whose program while in attendance at a college averaged twelve or more semester units per semester, or the equivalent.

(k) The term “resident” shall have the same meaning as does the same term in Section 68017 of the Education Code, and shall include all persons so treated by the provisions of that section.

(l) The term “unit” means a semester unit within the meaning of Section 40103, or the equivalent thereof.

(m) The term “transferable” when used in connection with college units, college credit or college work, shall mean those college units, credit or work which are determined to be acceptable (either for specific requirements or as electives) toward meeting the requirements of a baccalaureate degree. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time to revise procedures for the implementation of this subdivision.

(n) The term “comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects” means, in each area of study, at least four years of English, three years of mathematics, two years of history or social science, two years of laboratory science, two years of foreign language, one year of visual and performing arts, and one year of electives from any combination of English, mathematics, social science, history, laboratory science, foreign language, visual and performing arts, CSU-approved career technical education courses, and other fields of study determined by the Chancellor to be appropriate preparation for California State University study.

(o) The terms “impacted campus” or “impacted programs” at any campus mean that the number of applications from eligible applicants received during the initial application filing period exceeds the number of available admission spaces.

(p) The terms “redirection” or “redirect” refer to the responsibility of each CSU campus that opens to receive new undergraduate applications for any given term to admit eligible transfer applicants with Associate Degrees for Transfer or to forward their application to another CSU campus with the capacity to admit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89030.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (l) and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 25.

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 18.

3. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 12-11-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 50).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (g) and new subsection (n) filed 9-3-87; operative 10-3-87 (Register 87, No. 36).

5. Amendment of subsection (n) and new subsection (o) filed 9-21-99; operative 10-21-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

6. Amendment of subsection (f), new subsections (f)(1)-(2) and amendment of subsections (h)-(i) filed 10-4-2000; operative 10-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 48).

7. Amendment of subsections (e), (f) and (o) filed 12-13-2012; operative 12-13-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2012, No. 50).

8. Amendment of subsections (d)(1), (e) and (f), repealer of subsections (f)(1)-(2), repealer of subsection (n), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (n), new subsections (o)-(p) and amendment of Note filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

9. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 2. Establishment of Enrollment > § 40650. Establishment of Enrollment Quotas.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I578ABD334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:48:21.644987+00:00
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§ 40650. Establishment of Enrollment Quotas.

(a) Capacity. Admission to a campus shall be limited on the bases of authorized academic plans and programs, and the number of students for whom facilities and competent staff are available to provide opportunity for an adequate college education. Under the policy direction of the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor is authorized to provide for the establishment of enrollment quotas for the California State University and any campus, for any of the following enrollment categories: academic area, class level, program, and student residence status. In establishing such quotas, primary emphasis shall be placed upon the allocation of resources at the upper division level in order to facilitate the accommodation of California public Community College transfers.

(b) Diversion. Enrollment may also be limited for purposes of diversion of students pursuant to specific determinations of the Board of Trustees. Under the policy direction of the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor shall take all measures necessary to accomplish such diversion of students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 2. Establishment of Enrollment > § 40651. Administrative Procedures.
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§ 40651. Administrative Procedures.

(a) Upon establishment of enrollment quotas for any campus pursuant to Section 40650 of this Article, admission of students otherwise qualified shall be within such quotas with the objective of providing maximum opportunity and appropriate diversity among students.

(b) In determinations of priority for admission:

(1) The policy of the State that students who begin their higher education in California public Community Colleges be able to continue their education without interruption, shall be considered.

(2) The following factors may be considered:

(A) Previous enrollment at the campus;

(B) The applicant's degree or credential objective;

(C) Whether the applicant has completed military or other national service;

(D) Geographical proximity to the campus where the distance involved in attending another institution would create a hardship;

(E) Access to suitable educational alternatives;

(F) The date the application is filed (an application shall be considered filed as of the date it is postmarked, filed electronically, or personally delivered to the office on campus designated for such purpose);

(G) The needs of the campus in maintaining a balanced program with respect to foreign students, out-of-state students, recipients of scholarships and awards, and with respect to students who would make a significant contribution to the campus because of their background or special abilities.

(3) Applicants who complete successfully a systemwide lower-division transfer pattern by major and the campus-specific lower-division transfer pattern for that major, as defined in Section 40530, shall be accorded the highest priority for admission as undergraduate transfers to that campus and major. “Highest priority” as used herein means a guarantee of admission subject to enrollment demand, available space, and satisfactory completion of any impaction criteria for that campus and major.

(c) The Board of Trustees may, by resolution, establish particular policies for the implementation of priorities authorized by this Section. The Chancellor shall establish methods of determining priorities to be applied by each campus within the provisions of this Section, including any implementing resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees. In addition, the Chancellor is authorized to establish criteria for use in admission to impacted programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66202, 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 6.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (b)(2)(F) and new subsection (b)(3) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 3. Matriculation > § 40700. Matriculation.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:48:31.472322+00:00
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§ 40700. Matriculation.

Any student enrolling in any term, other than extension or as an auditor without credit, shall meet the standards for admission outlined in this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Former Article 3 ( #S #S 40800 through 40802) repealer filed and renumbering of former Article 2 ( #S 40700) to new Article 3 filed 1-27-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 2). For history of former Article 3, see Register 63, No. 3.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-7-2001; operative 8-7-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2001, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 3. Matriculation > § 40701. Summer Early Entrant.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:48:36.959827+00:00
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§ 40701. Summer Early Entrant.

Any student admitted to a fall term may be enrolled in the immediately preceding summer term as a summer early entrant. Summer early entrant students will be regarded as matriculated when they enroll in the fall term for which they have been formally admitted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-2001; operative 8-7-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2001, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40750. Scope of Article. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I579C49634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:48:41.591968+00:00
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§ 40750. Scope of Article. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Former Article 4 ( #S #S 40900-40904) repealed and new Article 4 ( #S #S 40750-40759) filed 1-27-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40752.1. English Language Examination. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA5D6C280015011EDAC018BAFB59BCAC8
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:48:55.436652+00:00
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§ 40752.1. English Language Examination. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

2. Renumbering of former section 40752.1 to section 40752 filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40753. Applicants Who Are California Residents or Graduates of a California High School.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I57A76CF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:00.813207+00:00
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§ 40753. Applicants Who Are California Residents or Graduates of a California High School.

(a) A graduate of a California high school or a high school graduate who is a resident may be admitted to a campus as a first-time freshman if

(1) the graduate's eligibility index is equal to or greater than that minimum eligibility index, as determined by the Chancellor, required to limit eligibility to that one-third of California high school graduates which has the greatest probability of academic success in the California State University, and

(2) for admissions prior to fall term 2003, the graduate has completed satisfactorily a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects to include four years of English, three years of mathematics, one year of United States history or United States history and government, one year of laboratory science, two years of foreign language, one year of visual and performing arts, and three years of electives from any combination of English, mathematics, social science, history, laboratory science, foreign language, visual and performing arts, and other fields of study determined by the Chancellor to be appropriate preparation for California State University study. A graduate who qualifies for admission under subdivision (a)(1) and who has completed at least ten of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of this subdivision may be admitted on condition that the graduate completes the work identified by the Chancellor or designee at the time of the graduate's admission as necessary to remove the coursework deficiency within the first two years of the graduate's baccalaureate studies. The Chancellor shall implement the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements and in so implementing shall make every effort to avoid undue hardship during the phasing in of these requirements and shall determine satisfactory completion of the requirements and may grant exceptions for preparation determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent.

(3) commencing with admissions for the fall term 2003, the graduate has completed satisfactorily the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects defined in Section 40601. The Chancellor shall implement the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements and in so implementing shall make every effort to avoid undue hardship during the phasing in of these requirements and shall determine satisfactory completion of the requirements and may grant exceptions for preparation determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent.

(b) This section shall not apply to an applicant who is eligible for admission as a first-time freshman pursuant to Section 40755.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-22-72, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-6-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 32).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-18-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter. New provisions become operative as stated in subsection (a) (2). (Register 86, No.47).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) and new subsection (a)(3) filed 9-21-99; operative 10-21-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40754. Applicants Who Are Neither California Residents nor Graduates of a California High School.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I57AC27E24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:05.803315+00:00
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§ 40754. Applicants Who Are Neither California Residents nor Graduates of a California High School.

(a) A high school graduate who is neither a resident nor a graduate of a California high school may be admitted to a campus as a first-time freshman if

(1) the graduate's eligibility index is equal to or greater than that minimum eligibility index, as determined by the Chancellor, which is required to limit eligibility to that on-sixth of California high school graduates which has the greatest probability of academic success in the California State University, and

(2) for admissions prior to fall term 2003, the graduate has completed satisfactorily a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects to include four years of English, three years of mathematics, one year of United States history or United States history and government, one year of laboratory science, two years of foreign language, one year of visual and performing arts, and three years of electives from any combination of English, mathematics, social science, history, laboratory science, foreign language, visual and performing arts, and other fields of study determined by the Chancellor to be appropriate preparation for California State University study. A graduate who qualifies for admission under subdivision (a)(1) and who has completed at least ten of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of this subdivision may be admitted on condition that the graduate completes the work identified by the Chancellor or designee at the time of the graduate's admission as necessary to remove the coursework deficiency within the first two years of the graduate's baccalaureate studies. The Chancellor shall implement the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements and in so implementing shall make every effort to avoid undue hardship during the phasing in of these requirements and shall determine satisfactory completion of the requirements and may grant exceptions for preparation determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent.

(3) commencing with admissions for the fall term 2003, the graduate has completed satisfactorily the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects pursuant to Section 40601. The Chancellor shall implement the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements and in so implementing shall make every effort to avoid undue hardship during the phasing in of these requirements and shall determine satisfactory completion of the requirements and may grant exceptions for preparation determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent.

(b) This section shall not apply to an applicant who is eligible for admission as a first-time freshman pursuant to Section 40755.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-6-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 32).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-18-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter. New provisions become operative as stated in subsection (a)(2) (Register 86, No.47).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) and new subsection (a)(3) filed 9-21-99; operative 10-21-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40755. Graduates of Secondary Schools, Etc., in a Foreign Country.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:37:54.520894+00:00
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§ 40755. Graduates of Secondary Schools, etc., in a Foreign Country.

An applicant who is a graduate of a secondary school in a foreign country or who has equivalent preparation in a foreign country, may be admitted to a campus as a first-time freshman if the applicant's preparation and ability are such that in the judgment of the appropriate campus authority, the probability of the applicant's academic success at the campus is equivalent to that of students eligible under Section 40753.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40756.1. Veterans.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:19.639806+00:00
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§ 40756.1. Veterans.

An applicant who is not otherwise eligible under the provisions of this Article may be admitted to a campus as a first-time freshman if the applicant is an “eligible veteran” and a California resident. For purposes of this section only, eligible veteran means a person who served, or is currently serving, in the active Armed Forces or Reserve Component. Eligible discharged servicemembers at a minimum must be released under conditions other than dishonorable. Armed Forces means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including their Reserve components. Reserve Component means the Army, Naval, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves and the National and Air National Guard of the United States. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time to revise procedures appropriate for the administration of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-13-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 9-1-2017; operative 9-1-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:14.904701+00:00
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§ 40756. Adult Students.

An applicant who has attained the age of 25 years and is a high school graduate may be admitted to a campus as an adult student if the applicant's preparation and ability are such that in the judgment of the appropriate campus authority, the probability of the applicant's academic success at the campus is equivalent to that of students eligible under Section 40753, and the applicant demonstrates competence in entry-level skills as defined in Section 40402.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66021, 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).

4. Amendment filed 10-4-2000; operative 10-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 48).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:24.296842+00:00
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§ 40757. Admission to Curricula of Less Than Four Years in Length.

Campuses authorized to maintain curricula of less than four years in length may admit to such curricula students who meet admission requirements authorized in approval of the curricula by the Board of Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 4. Admission as First-Time Freshman > § 40758. High School Students.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:29.010179+00:00
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§ 40758. High School Students.

A high school student may be admitted to a campus prior to graduation from high school for the purpose of enrolling in a special program, when the student is recommended for admission by the principal of the high school and the student's preparation and ability are such that in the judgment of the appropriate campus authority, the probability of the student's academic success at the campus is equivalent to that of students under Section 40753. Such admission is only for such special program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 40759. Early Admission.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subchapter; the Chancellor may, for the purpose of recognizing applicants whose high school academic achievement has been outstanding, authorize campuses to issue an early admission commitment to such applicants conditional upon earning the high school diploma or its equivalent. The Chancellor shall establish criteria for determining eligibility for such early admission commitment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 42). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 51; 77, No. 18; 72, No. 35 and 68, No. 19.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:49:38.458219+00:00
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§ 40760. Fee Waivers for California Residents Sixty Years of Age or Older.

(a) The Chancellor may approve the establishment of programs to waive or reduce certain registration and user fees for California residents who are 60 years of age or older on the date of residence determination, subject to the following conditions:

(1) Enrollment shall be limited to qualified persons who are residents, as defined by Education Code Section 68017, and are 60 years of age or older on the residence determination date;

(2) Persons enrolling in the program shall be registered last, after regular students have been registered for classes;

(3) No special classes limited to or designed particularly for senior citizens shall be established;

(4) Fee waivers authorized pursuant to this section shall not be in place of fee waivers for disadvantaged students.

(b) The Chancellor is authorized to approve the phase-in of programs under this section over not less than a three-year period commencing January 1, 1980, except that programs existing on July 1, 1979 may be continued as programs under this section.

(c) The Chancellor is authorized to establish such rules and procedures as may be necessary for the administration of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-18-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 42).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 40751. Alternative Bases for Admission.

An applicant may be admitted to a campus as a first-time freshman only upon satisfaction of the requirements of any of the following sections of this Article: 40753, 40754, 40755, 40756, 40757, 40758, 40759. Any student must meet Section 40752 when applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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§ 40752. English Language Examination.

To be admitted to a campus as a first time freshman, an applicant who has not attended for at least three years an educational institution at the secondary level or beyond where English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Appropriate campus authority may prescribe a higher minimum score, based on such campus factors as the nature of the instruction offered, availability of instruction in English as a second language, student enrollment demand, and availability of funds. Achieving the minimum score shall be evidence of the applicant's English competency at a level which will allow the applicant to participate satisfactorily in and benefit from university study. Exceptions may be granted by the appropriate campus authority when there is convincing evidence that the applicant's competence in English is at a level which will allow satisfactory participation in and benefit from university study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 10-18-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 42).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Repealer of former section 40752 and renumbering of former section 40752.1 to section 40752 filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 5. Admission as an Undergraduate Transfer > § 40800. Scope of Article. [Repealed]
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§ 40800. Scope of Article. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 5 (“S” 40800 through 40807) filed 1-27-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 2). Former Article 5 renumbered Article 6.

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Repealer filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 5. Admission as an Undergraduate Transfer > § 40802.1. English Language Examination. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66A68040015111EDAC018BAFB59BCAC8
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:50:00.999929+00:00
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§ 40802.1. English Language Examination. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

2. Renumbering of former section 40802.1 to section 40802 filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 5. Admission as an Undergraduate Transfer > § 40805.1. Veterans.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:50:40.700764+00:00
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§ 40805.1. Veterans.

An applicant who does not meet the requirements of Sections 40803, 40804 and 40805, but who has completed less than 60 accredited units of college transfer work may be admitted to a campus under the requirements for a first-time freshman if the applicant is an eligible veteran and a California resident. Additionally, an eligible veteran who has completed 60 semester (90 quarter) units or more of transferable college credit, and who is not otherwise eligible under the provisions of this Article, may be admitted. The exception to this rule is Section 40759, Early Admission.

An applicant who is not eligible for admission as a first-time freshman on the basis of the admission requirements in effect at the time of application for admission as an undergraduate transfer, who has not completed 60 semester (90 quarter) units of college credit and who is not otherwise eligible under the provisions of this Article, may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer if the applicant is an eligible veteran and a California resident.

For purposes of this section only, eligible veteran means a person who served, or is currently serving, in the active Armed Forces or Reserve Component. Eligible discharged servicemembers at a minimum must be released under conditions other than dishonorable. Armed Forces means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including their Reserve components. Reserve Component means the Army, Naval, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard Reserves and the National and Air National Guard of the United States. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time revise procedures appropriate for the administration of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-13-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25)

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

5. Amendment filed 9-1-2017; operative 9-1-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

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§ 40805. Applicants with Particular Majors.

An applicant not eligible under Section 40804 or 40804.1 may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer upon satisfaction of the requirements of each of the following subdivisions:

(a) The applicant has completed satisfactorily the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects defined in subsection (n) of Section 40601 or an alternative program determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent;

(b) The degree objective is such that at least 56 semester (84 quarter) units for admission prior to fall term 2005 and at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units commencing with admission to the fall 2005 term, or the equivalent, of appropriate course work are not offered at the college from which the applicant seeks to transfer;

(c) The applicant has completed that portion of the curricular program required by the campus for the degree objective, as is offered at the college from which the applicant seeks to transfer;

(d) The applicant has attained a grade point average of 2.0 (grade of C) or better in all transferable college work attempted;

(e) The applicant was in good standing at the last college attended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 25 and 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 32).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-3-87; operative 10-3-87 (Register 87, No. 36).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:50:44.810390+00:00
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§ 40806. Other Applicants.

An applicant who does not meet the requirements of Sections 40803, 40804 and 40805, but who is eligible for admission as a first-time freshman on the basis of the admission requirements in effect at the time of the application for admission as an undergraduate transfer, other than the provisions of Section 40759, or who has completed 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit, may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer, if in the judgment of the appropriate campus authority, the applicant can succeed at the campus, and:

(a) The applicant is in good academic standing at the last college attended; and

(b) The admission status will be uniquely identified in the admission process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 25 and 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

4. Amendment of first paragraph and new subsections (a)-(b) filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

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§ 40807. Adult Students.

An applicant who has attained the age of 25 years and is a high school graduate may be admitted to a campus as an adult student (1) if the applicant was not enrolled as a full-time student for more than one academic term within the previous five years and (2) if for any college work completed during that five-year period the applicant received a “C” average (2.0) or better and (3) if the applicant's motivation, preparation, and ability are such that in the judgment of the appropriate campus authority the probability of academic success is equivalent to that of students eligible under Section 40803 and (4) if the applicant demonstrates competence in entry-level skills as defined in Section 40402.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66021, 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33). For history of former section, see Registers 77, No. 51; 77, No. 18 and 73, No. 25.

2. Amendment filed 10-4-2000; operative 10-4-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 48).

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:50:52.999752+00:00
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§ 40808. Applicants Who Are Enrolled at Other Campuses.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, an applicant who is enrolled at a campus may be admitted to another campus at the discretion of appropriate campus authority of both campuses, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of each of the following lettered subdivisions. (For convenience of reference, the campus at which the student is enrolled is termed the “first campus,” and the campus to which the student seeks to be admitted is termed the “second campus.”)

(a) The student has completed at least one term at the first campus as a matriculated student and has earned at least 12 units there.

(b) The student has attained a grade point average of 2.0 (grade of C) in all work completed at the first campus and is in good standing at that campus.

The Chancellor shall establish procedures so that an applicant meeting the provisions of this section may be certified by the first campus as to eligibility, residence and health status. The second campus may require the applicant to submit additional information as needed. Admission under this section may be limited to a specified period of time or purpose to be determined by the second campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 40801. Alternative Bases for Admission.

An applicant may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer only upon satisfaction of the requirements of any of the following sections of this article: 40803, 40803.1, 40804, 40805, 40806, 40807. Any student must meet Section 40802 when applicable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 3. Admission Requirements > Article 5. Admission as an Undergraduate Transfer > § 40802. English Language Examination.
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§ 40802. English Language Examination.

To be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer student, an applicant who has not attended for at least three years an educational institution at the secondary level or beyond where English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Appropriate campus authority may prescribe a higher minimum score, based on such campus factors as the nature of the instruction offered, availability of instruction in English as a second language, student enrollment demand, and availability of funds. Achieving the minimum score shall be evidence of the applicant's English competency at a level which will allow the applicant to participate satisfactorily in and benefit from university study. Exceptions may be granted by the appropriate campus authority when there is convincing evidence that the applicant's competence in English is at a level which will allow satisfactory participation in and benefit from university study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Repealer of former section 40802 and renumbering of former section 40802.1 to section 40802 filed 5-26-2022; operative 5-26-2022 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2022, No. 21).

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§ 40803.1. Applicants Who Are Not California Residents and Who Have Completed the Prescribed Number of Units of College Credit.

(a) An applicant who is not a resident of California may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer upon satisfaction of the requirements outlined below:

(1) Commencing with admission to the fall term 2025, the applicant has completed satisfactorily at least 30 semester (or equivalent quarter) units in courses at a level at least equivalent to the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), including courses in English composition, oral communication, critical thinking and composition, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;

(2) For admission prior to the fall term 2025 or for those who remain in attendance as defined by 5 CCR Section 40401, the applicant has completed satisfactorily at least 30 semester (or equivalent quarter) units in courses at a level at least equivalent to General Education courses, including courses in English composition, oral communication in the English language, critical thinking and composition, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;

(3) The applicant has attained a grade point average of 2.0 or better in at least 60 semester (or equivalent quarter) units of transferable college credit and has attained a grade point average in all units of transferable college credit which places the applicant among the upper one-half of eligible California residents who are applicants for admission under the required minimum Section 40803 grade point average to be determined by the Chancellor;

(4) The applicant is in good standing at the last college attended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 35; 72, No. 35; 70, No. 8.

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 32.)

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-3-87; operative 10-3-87 (Register 87, No. 36).

5. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a), new subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 9-21-99; operative 10-21-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

7. Redesignation and amendment of first paragraph as subsection (a), redesignation of former subsections (a)-(d) as subsections (a)(1)-(a)(4) and new subsection (b) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

8. Amendment filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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§ 40803. Applicants Who Are California Residents and Who Have Completed the Prescribed Number of Units of College Credit.

(a) An applicant who is a resident of California may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer, if the applicant:

(1) Commencing with admission to the fall term 2025, has completed with a grade of C- or better: courses in English composition; oral communication; critical thinking and composition, and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying general education requirements;

(2) For admission prior to the fall term 2025 or for those who remain in attendance as defined by 5 CCR Section 40401 has completed with a grade of C- or better: courses in written communication in the English language; oral communication in the English language; critical thinking, and mathematics or quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying general education requirements;

(3) has completed at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college credit, of which 30 semester (45 quarter) units are at a level equivalent to general education courses;

(4) has attained a grade point average of 2.0 or better across all transferable college courses attempted; and

(5) is in good standing at the last college attended.

(b) Impacted campuses or programs may require supplemental admission criteria, including an overall higher grade point average and/or the completion of additional specified courses.

(c) Eligible students who meet the above admission requirements and who earn an appropriate Associate Degree for Transfer from a California Community College will receive a guarantee of admission with junior status to the California State University, but not to any particular campus or academic program. Students admitted with an Associate Degree for Transfer will receive priority over all other community college transfer students and will have priority for admission to a program or major that is determined by the campus to be similar to their Associate Degree for Transfer major or area of emphasis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66749.8, 66746, 66747 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 72, No. 35 and 70, No. 8.

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 32.)

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-3-87; operative 10-3-87 (Register 87, No. 36).

5. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a), new subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 9-21-99; operative 10-21-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

7. Redesignation and amendment of first paragraph as subsection (a), redesignation of former subsections (a)-(d) as subsections (a)(1)-(a)(4) and new subsection (b) filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

8. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

9. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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§ 40804.1. Applicants Who Were Ineligible for Admission As First-Time, First-Year Students for Failure to Meet Course Requirements and Who Have Completed Fewer Than the Prescribed Number of Units of College Credit.

Subject to restrictions on admission due to impaction, an applicant who has completed fewer than 60 semester (or equivalent quarter) units of college credit and who was not eligible for admission to a campus as a first-time, first-year student solely because of failure to complete satisfactorily the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects defined in subdivision (n) of Section 40601 or an alternative program determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer upon satisfaction of each of the following lettered subdivisions:

(a) Except for satisfactory completion of the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects defined in subdivision (n) of Section 40601 or an acceptable alternative program, the applicant who was eligible for admission to a campus as a first-time, first-year student, either:

(1) on the basis of the admission requirements in effect at the time of the application, other than the provisions of Sections 40757, 40758, 40900, or 40901; or

(2) on the basis of the admission requirements in effect at the time of the applicant's graduation from high school, other than the provisions of Sections 40757, 40758, 40900, or 40901, if the applicant has been in continuous attendance at a college since graduation;

(b) Subsequent to high school graduation, the applicant has completed satisfactorily whatever college preparatory course requirements were in effect at the time of the applicant's graduation from high school, or an alternative program determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent;

(c) Commencing with admission to the fall term 2025, the applicant shall have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in English composition and a course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Area 1A and Area 2, respectively.

(d) For admission prior to the fall term 2025 or for those who remain in attendance as defined by 5 CCR Section 40401, the applicant shall have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in written communication in the English language and a course in mathematics or quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying CSU General Education Breadth Area A2 and B4 requirements, respectively.

(e) The applicant has attained a grade point average of 2.0 or better across all transferable college units attempted; and

(f) The applicant is in good standing at the last college attended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 32).

2. Amendment filed 9-3-87; operative 10-3-87 (Register 87, No. 36).

3. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

4. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsection (c), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (d) and (e) filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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§ 40804. Applicants Who Were Eligible for Admission As First-Time, First-Year Student and Who Have Completed Fewer Than the Prescribed Number of Units of College Credit.

Subject to restrictions on admission due to impaction, an applicant who has completed fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units of college credit may be admitted to a campus as an undergraduate transfer upon satisfaction of the requirements of each of the following lettered subdivisions:

(a) The applicant was eligible for admission to a campus as a first-time, first-year student, either:

(1) on the basis of the admission requirements in effect at the time of the application, other than the provisions of Sections 40757, 40758, 40900, or 40901, and including satisfactory completion of the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subjects as defined in subsection (n) of Section 40601 or an alternative program determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent; or

(2) on the basis of the admission requirements in effect at the time of the applicant's graduation from high school, other than the provisions of Sections 40757, 40758, 40900, or 40901, including satisfactory completion of any college preparatory course requirements in effect at that time or an alternative program determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent, if the applicant has been in continuous attendance at a college since graduation;

(b) Commencing with admission to the fall term 2025, the applicant shall have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in English composition and a course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Area 1A and Area 2, respectively.

(c) For admission prior to the fall term 2025 or for those who remain in attendance as defined by 5 CCR Section 40401, the applicant shall have completed, with a grade of C- or better, a course in written communication in the English language and a course in mathematics or quantitative reasoning at a level satisfying CSU General Education Breadth Area A2 and B4 requirements, respectively.

(d) The applicant has attained a grade point average of 2.0 or better across all transferable college units attempted; and

(e) The applicant is in good standing at the last college attended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 25 and 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 32).

4. Amendment filed 9-3-87; operative 10-3-87 (Register 87, No. 36).

5. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

6. Amendment of first paragraph, new subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (c) filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

7. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-24-2024; operative 7-24-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 30).

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§ 40900. General Exceptions.

An applicant who is not otherwise eligible for admission as either a first-time freshman pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 40751) or as a transfer student with fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 40801) may be admitted to a campus provided that the number of applicants enrolled in the California State University pursuant to this Section for any college year shall not exceed 4 percent of all undergraduate students who enrolled for the first time in the California State University during the previous college year exclusive of those who enrolled after being admitted under the provisions of this article. The Chancellor may prescribe, and may from time to time revise, procedures for the administration of this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 5.5 (Sections 40900-40901) filed 12-13-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51).

2. Renumbering of Article 5.5 (Sections 40900 and 40901) to Article 6; renumbering of former Article 6 (Sections 41000-41050, not consecutive) to Article 8 and amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

4. Amendment filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

5. Amendment filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

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§ 40901. Exceptions for Applicants to Special Compensatory Programs.

(a) An applicant who is not otherwise eligible for admissions either as a first-time freshman pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 40751) or as a transfer student with fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 40801) may be admitted to a campus provided that he or she is a disadvantaged applicant for whom special compensatory assistance is available, and provided further that the number of applicants enrolled in the California State University pursuant to this Section for any college year shall not exceed 4 percent of all undergraduate students enrolled for the first time in the California State University during the previous college year exclusive of those who enrolled after being admitted under the provisions of this article. The Chancellor may establish, and may from time to time revise, procedures for the administration of this Section.

(b) As used in this Section, the term “disadvantaged applicant” means an applicant who comes from a low-income family and who has the potential to perform satisfactorily on the college level but who has been and appears to be unable to realize that potential without special assistance because of economic or educational background.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-5-2003; operative 2-28-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

4. Amendment filed 1-29-2018; operative 1-29-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 5).

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§ 40905. Admission to Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs.

An applicant may be admitted to the Bachelor of Music degree program or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program if the applicant qualifies for admission under this Subchapter and if the applicant, in the judgment of the campus, demonstrates unusual artistic talent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (Section 40905) filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41000. Admission to Post-Baccalaureate Standing: Unclassified.

(a) An applicant may be admitted to a campus as an unclassified post-baccalaureate student if the applicant satisfies the requirements of each of the three following numbered subdivisions:

(1) The applicant holds an acceptable baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or the applicant has completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by the appropriate campus authority; and

(2) The applicant has satisfied any one of the following three lettered conditions:

(A) The applicant has attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree,

(B) The applicant has attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted;

(C) The applicant holds an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association;

(3) And the applicant was in good standing at the last institution of higher education attended.

(b) A post-baccalaureate applicant may be admitted to a campus state-support baccalaureate nursing program. A campus shall not disqualify or prohibit any student who possesses a baccalaureate or higher degree from enrolling in and completing a state-support baccalaureate degree nursing program on the sole basis of that student's possession of the previously earned degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89267.3, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89267.3, Education Code.

History

1. Former Article 5 renumbered Article 6 (Register 65, No. 2).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Repealer and new section filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

5. Renumbering of Article 6 (Sections 41000-41050, not consecutive) to Article 8 and amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

6. Amendment of first paragraph filed 8-11-2008; operative 8-11-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030 (Register 2008, No. 33).

7. Amendment filed 9-10-2008; operative 9-10-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 890301 (Register 2008, No. 37).

8. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-12-2012; operative 3-12-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2012, No. 11).

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§ 41001. Special Action.

An applicant who does not qualify for admission under the provisions of subdivisions (a) or (b), or both such subdivisions, of Section 41000, may be admitted by special action if on the basis of acceptable evidence the applicant is judged by appropriate campus authority to possess sufficient academic, professional and other potential pertinent to the applicant's educational objectives to merit such action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

4. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41002. Admission to Post-Baccalaureate Standing: Classified.

An applicant who is eligible for admission under the provisions of either Section 41000 or Section 41001 may be admitted to classified post-baccalaureate standing for the purpose of enrolling in a particular post-baccalaureate credential or certificate program, if the applicant satisfies such additional professional, personal, scholastic and other standards, including qualifying examinations as may be prescribed for the particular program by the appropriate campus authority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41010. Admission to Graduate Standing: Conditionally Classified.

An applicant who is eligible for admission under the provisions of either Section 41000 or Section 41001, but who has deficiencies in prerequisite preparation which in the opinion of the appropriate campus authority can be met by specified additional preparation, including qualifying examinations, may be admitted to an authorized graduate degree curriculum with conditionally classified graduate standing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41011. Admission to Graduate Standing: Classified.

An applicant who is eligible for admission under the provisions of either Section 41000 or Section 41001 may be admitted to an authorized graduate degree curriculum of the campus as a classified graduate student if the applicant satisfactorily meets the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for admission to the graduate degree curriculum, including qualifying examinations, as the appropriate campus authority may prescribe. Only those applicants who show promise of success and fitness will be admitted to graduate degree curricula, and only those who continue to demonstrate a satisfactory level of scholastic competence and fitness shall be eligible to continue in such curricula.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41030. Applicants Who Are Enrolled at Other Campuses.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, an applicant who is enrolled as a graduate student at a campus may be admitted to another campus at the discretion of appropriate campus authorities of both campuses if the applicant satisfies the requirements of each of the following lettered subdivisions. (For convenience of reference, the campus at which the student is enrolled is termed the “first campus,” and the campus to which the student seeks to be admitted is termed the “second campus.”)

(a) The student has completed at least one term at the first campus as a matriculated student or will be enrolled concurrently in such status.

(b) The student has been admitted to or is enrolled in an authorized graduate program at the first campus.

(c) The student was in good standing at the last college attended. The Chancellor shall establish procedures whereby an applicant meeting the provisions of this section may be certified by the first campus as to eligibility, residence and health status. The second campus may require the applicant to submit additional information as needed, and admission under this section may be for a specified period of time or purpose to be determined by the second campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25).

2. Renumbering from 41002 filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41040. English Language Examination.

To be admitted to a campus as a postbaccalaureate or graduate student, an applicant who does not possess a baccalaureate degree from a postsecondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Appropriate campus authority may prescribe a higher minimum score, based on such campus factors as the nature of the instruction offered, availability of instruction in English as a second language, student enrollment demand, and availability of funds. Achieving the minimum score shall be evidence of the applicant's English competency at a level which will allow the applicant to participate satisfactorily in and benefit from university study. Exceptions may be granted by the appropriate campus authority when there is convincing evidence that the applicant's competence in English is at a level which will allow satisfactory participation in and benefit from university study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

2. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

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§ 41050. Campus Admission Requirements.

Each campus shall establish and announce admission requirements appropriate for each of its graduate degree and post-baccalaureate programs; such requirements may be greater than but not less than the requirements set forth in Section 41000.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41020. Admission to Graduate Standing: Doctoral Unclassified.

(a) An applicant may be admitted to a campus as an unclassified doctoral student if the applicant satisfies the requirements of each of the three following numbered subdivisions:

(1) The applicant holds an acceptable baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or the applicant has completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by the appropriate campus authority; and

(2) The applicant has satisfied any one of the following three lettered conditions:

(A) The applicant has attained a grade point average of at least 3.0 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree,

(B) The applicant has attained a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted;

(C) The applicant holds an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association;

(3) And the applicant was in good standing at the last institution of higher education attended.

(b) A doctoral applicant may be required to have attained a master's degree by a regional accrediting association before being admitted to a campus authorized doctoral program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66046, 66046.1 and 66046.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2006; operative 7-27-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 37).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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§ 41021. Special Action for Doctoral Admission.

An applicant who does not qualify for admission under the provisions of subdivisions (a) or (b), or both such subdivisions, of Section 41020, may be admitted by special action if on the basis of acceptable evidence, the applicant is judged by appropriate campus authority to meets professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards pertinent to the applicant's educational objectives to merit such action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66046, 66046.1 and 66046.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsections (1)-(2) and (5) and amendment of Note filed 7-23-2018; operative 7-23-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2018, No. 30).

3. Repealer and new section filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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§ 41022. Admission to Graduate Standing: Doctoral Conditionally Classified.

An applicant who is eligible for admission under the provisions of Section 41020 or Section 41021, but who has deficiencies in prerequisite preparation which in the opinion of appropriate campus authority can be met by specified additional preparation, including acceptable evidence of academic, professional, and/or clinical standards, may be admitted to an authorized doctoral degree curriculum with conditionally classified doctoral standing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66046, 66046.1 and 66046.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-15-2011; operative 8-15-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2011, No. 33).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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§ 41023. Admission to Graduate Standing: Doctoral Classified.

An applicant who is eligible for admission under the provisions of Section 41020 or Section 41021 may be admitted to an authorized doctoral degree curriculum of the campus as a classified doctoral student if the applicant satisfactorily meets professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for admission to the doctoral degree curriculum as the appropriate campus authority may prescribe. Only those applicants who show promise of success and fitness will be admitted to doctoral degree curricula, and only those who continue to demonstrate a satisfactory level of scholastic competence and fitness shall be eligible to continue in such curricula.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66046, 66046.1 and 66046.2, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-31-2017; operative 8-31-2017 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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§ 41024. Admission to Occupational Therapy Doctorate Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66043, 66043.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2020; operative 4-22-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review by Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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§ 41025. Admission to Doctor of Public Health Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66044 (effective January 1, 2023 per SB 684 (2022)), 66044.1, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-19-2023; operative 4-19-2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 10-10-2024; operative 10-10-2024 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2024, No. 41).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5839C1E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41100. Admission to Teacher Education Basic Credential Program.

To be admitted to a teacher education basic credential program, a candidate for admission shall be evaluated by the campus as provided in subsection (a) and shall be determined to have satisfied all entrance requirements of the California State University as provided in this section.

(a) Evaluation Procedure. When a candidate requests admission to a teacher education basic credential program, the campus shall evaluate the candidate and review the candidate's record in accordance with the review and evaluation procedures established at the campus. The teacher education faculty shall be involved in this review and evaluation. The decision of the campus resulting from this evaluation shall be final.

(b) Evaluation Standards. Requirements for admission to a teacher education basic credential program shall be prescribed by the Chancellor, after appropriate consultation, and shall include the following:

(1) Scholarship. The candidate shall have attained a grade point average that is equal to or greater than a standard established by the Chancellor in consultation with the faculty. That standard shall ensure that successful candidates will have demonstrated academic achievement that places them in the upper half of a comparable student population, in conformity with criteria adopted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(2) Prerequisite Courses and Field Experience. The candidate shall have successfully completed at least one documented field experience as prescribed by the Chancellor and other prerequisite courses prescribed by the campus.

(3) Professional Aptitude. The candidate shall demonstrate suitable aptitude for teaching in public schools, as determined by the campus. The procedures for making this determination shall include interviews and letters of recommendation.

(4) Physical Fitness. The candidate shall satisfy the standards of health and physical fitness required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(5) Fundamental Skills. The candidate shall demonstrate proficiency in fundamental skills. Fundamental skills shall include written and spoken English. The Chancellor may require the demonstration of proficiency in additional fundamental skills for entrance to or continuation in a basic credential program. The campus shall determine whether the evidence of proficiency is acceptable.

(6) Personality and Character. The candidate shall demonstrate personality and character traits that satisfy the standards of the teaching profession. The assessment of the candidate shall be made by the teacher education faculty of the campus, who may also consider information from public school personnel and others. Tests, observations, and interviews may be employed by the campus for this assessment.

(c) Exceptions. The campus may admit a candidate to a teacher education program as an exception when the candidate has not met one or more of the requirements if the candidate possesses compensating strengths in other required areas. A campus may grant exceptions that are conditioned on satisfaction of requirements within a specified time period. The campus shall limit the number of exceptional admissions to teacher education programs in the current year to a number no greater than 15 percent of those regularly admitted to the campus teacher education program in the current or previous year.

(d) The evaluation standards established by the Chancellor may vary with the type of basic credential program to which admission is sought. The standards may be based, as appropriate, on one or more of the following: undergraduate class standing or post-baccalaureate standing; completion of, partial completion of, or enrollment in an approved subject matter program; submission of examination scores or passage of one or more examinations; possession of a certificate of clearance; offer of employment as an intern teacher in a collaborating district.

(e) A candidate who has been determined by a campus to meet the minimum standards for entrance to a basic credential program shall be considered to be eligible for admission to a basic credential program of the same type that is offered by any other California State University campus and that is not impacted pursuant to Sections 40650 and 40651.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Former Article 6 renumbered Article 7 (Register 65, No. 2).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Renumbering of Article 7 (Sections 41100 and 41101) to Article 9 and amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Repealer of Article 9 (Sections 41100 and 41101) and new Article 9 (Sections 41100-41104) filed 10-28-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 44).

5. Amendment filed 6-12-98; operative 6-12-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 98, No. 31).

6. Amendment filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

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§ 41101. Continuation in Teacher Education Basic Credential Program.

Once admitted to a teacher education basic credential program of a campus, a student shall continue to satisfy the requirements for admission in Section 41100 and those prescribed by the campus. Should the campus determine that a student no longer satisfies these requirements or that a student who was admitted as an exception has failed to satisfy a condition of admission, the campus may, after notifying and counseling the student, discontinue the student's participation in the teacher education program.

A campus may establish additional criteria of satisfactory progress through the teacher education program. Should the campus determine that a student has not made satisfactory progress, the campus may, after notifying and counseling the student, discontinue the student's participation in the teacher education program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-12-98; operative 6-12-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 98, No. 31).

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§ 41102. Recommendation for Teaching Credential.

To be eligible for recommendation by the campus for a basic teaching credential, the candidate shall have satisfied the following requirements:

(a) The candidate shall have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a four-point scale in all classes attempted in professional education courses after entering the program.

(b) The candidate shall have met campus standards for completion of a supervised teaching experience, including a teaching experience in a multicultural setting.

(c) The candidate shall have successfully completed all credential requirements of the Education Code and Part VIII of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.

(d) The candidate shall have satisfied all competence standards of the campus in the following categories: fundamental skills, the appropriate subject matter, instructional procedures, classroom management, and professional attitudes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former section 41102 and renumbering and amendment of former section 41103 to new section 41102 filed 6-12-98; operative 6-12-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 98, No. 31).

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§ 41103. Office of the Chancellor.

The Chancellor shall provide guidance to the campuses of the California State University concerning the requirements of this Article 9 and administrative direction in the implementation of the provisions of this article in the California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 41103 to new section 41102 and renumbering and amendment of former section 41104 to new section 41103 filed 6-12-98; operative 6-12-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 98, No. 31).

2. Amendment filed 8-11-2000; operative 8-11-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2000, No. 39).

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§ 41104. Office of the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 41104 to new section 41103 filed 6-12-98; operative 6-12-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 98, No. 31).

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§ 41110. Admission for Employee Training and Career Development.

Full-time permanent or probationary employees as defined in Section 41804 or permanent part-time employees who are not admitted to a campus pursuant to the admission requirements of this subchapter may be admitted to a campus for the purpose of enrolling in courses which meet the requirements of and are approved pursuant to Section 41804 subject to rules prescribed by the Chancellor or designee. Such admission shall be only for the purpose of enrolling in such courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 10 (Section 41110) filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41200.1. Exemption for Enrollment at Other Campuses.

The requirement of a physical examination may be waived by a campus for students whose enrollment at that campus is pursuant to Section 40808 or Section 41030.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41200. Health Screening Programs.

Except as hereinafter provided, each campus may establish for regular students a health screening program, including a requirement for a physical examination, as a condition for matriculation or continued attendance. If the parent or guardian of a minor student, or a student who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday, submits in writing a statement that a physical examination is contrary to the religious beliefs of such student, the student shall be exempt from such physical examination other than that required by the campus of students taking courses in student teaching or other teacher-education laboratory in the public schools. Whenever a campus physician has reason to believe that any student is suffering from an infectious or contagious disease that poses a significant health hazard to persons on the campus, such student shall not be permitted to attend at the campus. If admitted students do not comply with any campus health screening policy before arrival on campus, appropriate campus medical personnel are authorized to conduct physical examinations, laboratory tests or radiological examinations, diagnose and treat such students as necessary to ensure compliance with campus health screening requirements prior to registration or enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Former Article 7 renumbered Article 8 (Register 65, No. 2).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

4. Renumbering of Article 8 (Sections 41200 and 41200.1) to Article 11 filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41201. Supplemental Information.

A campus may require of each applicant for admission that the applicant furnish the campus with his or her social security number and other information concerning the applicant's identification which the campus requests.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Renumbering of Article 9 (Section 41201) to Article 12 and amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41250. Admission Experiments.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Subchapter, the Chancellor may authorize the admission of applicants for the purpose of conducting controlled admission experiments designed to provide improved bases for identifying applicants likely to profit from the instruction offered. All such programs including the criteria to be tested are subject to prior approval by the Chancellor and shall be reported to the Board annually.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-18-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Renumbering of Article 10 (Section 41250) to Article 13 and amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41300.1. Administrative Academic Disqualification.

An undergraduate or graduate student may also be placed on probation or may be disqualified by appropriate campus authorities for unsatisfactory scholastic progress regardless of cumulative grade point average or progress points. Such actions shall be limited to those arising from repeated withdrawal, failure to progress toward an educational objective and noncompliance with an academic requirement, and shall be consistent with guidelines issued by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-12-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 41).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41300. Academic Probation and Disqualification.

For purposes of determining a student's eligibility to remain at the campus both quality of performance and progress toward his or her objective shall be considered. Such eligibility shall be determined by use of grade points, and grade point average and by application of guidelines provided for in Section 41300.1.

Campuses shall adhere to the following criteria to ensure satisfactory student progress toward the degree:

(a) An undergraduate student shall be subject to probation if, in any academic term the student fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (grade of C);

(b) An undergraduate student shall be subject to disqualification if the student's cumulative grade point balance displays a deficiency in excess of the number permitted for his or her class level pursuant to deficiency levels established by the Chancellor;

(c) An undergraduate student who is not on probation may be disqualified if at any time the student's cumulative grade point average falls below 1.0 (grade of D) and, in the opinion of the appropriate campus authority it is unlikely in light of the student's overall educational record, that the resultant grade point deficiency will be removed in subsequent terms.

(d) A student who is enrolled in a graduate degree program in conditionally classified or classified standing shall be subject to academic probation if the student fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (grade of B) in all units attempted subsequent to admission to the program;

(e) A student who is enrolled in any post-baccalaureate status other than in conditionally classified or classified standing shall be subject to academic probation if the student fails to meet criteria established by the campus. Such criteria shall not be less than those established for undergraduate students;

(f) A graduate or post-baccalaureate student shall be subject to disqualification if while on probation the student fails to earn sufficient grade points to be removed from probationary status. Disqualification may be either from further registration in a particular program or from further enrollment at the campus as determined by appropriate campus authority.

A student disqualified for scholarship deficiency may not enroll in any regular session of the campus without permission from the appropriate campus authority, and may be denied admission to other educational programs operated or sponsored by the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New subsections (d), (e), and (f) filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 41.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

4. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41301. Standards for Student Conduct.

(a) Campus Community Values

The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Each member of the campus community should choose behaviors that contribute toward this end. Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and contribute positively to student and university life.

(b) Grounds for Student Discipline

Student behavior that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is addressed through an educational process that is designed to promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences.

The following are the grounds upon which student discipline can be based:

(1) Dishonesty, including:

(A) Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty that are intended to gain unfair academic advantage.

(B) Furnishing false information to a University official, faculty member, or campus office.

(C) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of a University document, key, or identification instrument.

(D) Misrepresenting one's self to be an authorized agent of the University or one of its auxiliaries.

(2) Unauthorized entry into, presence in, use of, or misuse of University property.

(3) Willful, material and substantial disruption or obstruction of a University-related activity, or any on-campus activity.

(4) Participating in an activity that substantially and materially disrupts the normal operations of the University, or infringes on the rights of members of the University community.

(5) Willful, material and substantial obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or other traffic, on or leading to campus property or an off-campus University related activity.

(6) Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior at a University related activity, or directed toward a member of the University community.

(7) Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person within or related to the University community, including physical abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, or sexual misconduct.

(8) Hazing, or conspiracy to haze. Hazing is defined as any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization or student body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution in this state (Penal Code 245.6), and in addition, any act likely to cause physical harm, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm, to any former, current, or prospective student of any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution. The term “hazing” does not include customary athletic events or school sanctioned events.

Neither the express or implied consent of a victim of hazing, nor the lack of active participation in a particular hazing incident is a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is not a neutral act, and is also a violation of this section.

(9) Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of illegal drugs or drug-related paraphernalia, (except as expressly permitted by law and University regulations) or the misuse of legal pharmaceutical drugs.

(10) Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by law and University regulations), or public intoxication while on campus or at a University related activity.

(11) Theft of property or services from the University community, or misappropriation of University resources.

(12) Unauthorized destruction, or damage to University property or other property in the University community.

(13) Possession or misuse of firearms or guns, replicas, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, knives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals (without the prior authorization of the campus president) on campus or at a University related activity.

(14) Unauthorized recording, dissemination, or publication of academic presentations (including handwritten notes) for a commercial purpose.

(15) Misuse of computer facilities or resources, including:

(A) Unauthorized entry into a file, for any purpose.

(B) Unauthorized transfer of a file.

(C) Use of another's identification or password.

(D) Use of computing facilities, campus network, or other resources to interfere with the work of another member of the University community.

(E) Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or intimidating and abusive messages.

(F) Use of computing facilities and resources to interfere with normal University operations.

(G) Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws.

(H) Violation of a campus computer use policy.

(16) Violation of any published University policy, rule, regulation or presidential order.

(17) Failure to comply with directions or, or interference with, any University official or any public safety officer while acting in the performance of his/her duties.

(18) Any act chargeable as a violation of a federal, state, or local law that poses a substantial threat to the safety or well being of members of the University community, to property within the University community or poses a significant threat of disruption or interference with University operations.

(19) Violation of the Student Conduct Procedures, including:

(A) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information related to a student discipline matter.

(B) Disruption or interference with the orderly progress of a student discipline proceeding.

(C) Initiation of a student discipline proceeding in bad faith.

(D) Attempting to discourage another from participating in the student discipline matter.

(E) Attempting to influence the impartiality of any participant in a student discipline matter.

(F) Verbal or physical harassment or intimidation of any participant in a student discipline matter.

(G) Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under a student discipline proceeding.

(20) Encouraging, permitting, or assisting another to do any act that could subject him or her to discipline.

(c) Procedures for Enforcing This Code

The Chancellor shall adopt procedures to ensure students are afforded appropriate notice and an opportunity to be heard before the University imposes any sanction for a violation of the Student Conduct Code.

(d) Application of This Code Sanctions for the conduct listed above can be imposed on applicants, enrolled students, students between academic terms, graduates awaiting degrees, and students who withdraw from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. Conduct that threatens the safety or security of the campus community, or substantially disrupts the functions or operation of the University is within the jurisdiction of this Article regardless of whether it occurs on or off campus. Nothing in this Code may conflict with Education Code Section 66301 that prohibits disciplinary action against students based on behavior protected by the First Amendment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66017, 66452, 66600, 69810, 89030, 89030.1 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66450, 69813 et seq. and 89030, Education Code; and Section 245.6, Penal Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 15.

2. Renumbering of Article 1.1 (Sections 41301-41304) to Article 2 and amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (l), new subsections (n)-(n)(3), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (o)(1) and (o)(2)(A) and amendment of Note filed 2-2-2004; operative 2-2-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 8).

4. Amendment of subsection (d), new subsection (o)(6) and amendment of Note filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

5. Amendment of article 2 heading and repealer and new section filed 11-17-2005; operative 11-17-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 52).

6. Amendment of subsection (b)(8) filed 3-19-2007; operative 3-19-2007 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2007, No. 12).

7. Amendment of Note filed 4-6-2007; operative 4-6-2007 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2007, No. 14).

8. Repealer of first paragraph, repealer and new subsection (a) and amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 2-25-2008; operative 2-25-2008 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2008, No. 9).

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§ 41302. Disposition of Fees: Campus Emergency; Interim Suspension.

The President of the campus may place on probation, suspend, or expel a student for one or more of the causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for such student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If the student is readmitted before the close of the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended, no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on account of the suspension.

During periods of campus emergency, as determined by the President of the individual campus, the President may, after consultation with the Chancellor, place into immediate effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures deemed necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property, and maintain educational activities.

The President may immediately impose an interim suspension in all cases in which there is reasonable cause to believe that such an immediate suspension is required in order to protect lives or property and to insure the maintenance of order. A student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt notice of charges and the opportunity for a hearing within 10 days of the imposition of interim suspension. During the period of interim suspension, the student shall not, without prior written permission of the President or designated representative, enter any campus of the California State University other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any condition of interim suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66300, 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66017, 66300, 66600, 69810-69813, 89030, 89031, 89700, Education Code; and Section 626.2, Penal Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 40.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment of last paragraph filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 2. Student Conduct > § 41303. Conduct by Applicants for Admission. [Repealed]
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§ 41303. Conduct by Applicants for Admission. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66300, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66017, 66300, 66600, 69810-69813 and 89030, Education Code; and Section 626.2, Penal Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Repealer filed 11-17-2005; operative 11-17-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 41304. Student Disciplinary Procedures for the California State University. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66300, 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66017, 66300, 66600, 69810-69813 and 89030, Education Code; and Section 626.2, Penal Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

4. Repealer filed 11-17-2005; operative 11-17-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 52).

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§ 41400. Scope of Article. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. Renumbering of Article 2 (Sections 41400-41411) to Article 3 and repealer of Section 41400 filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41401. Calling of Election.

The president of a campus in which a student body organization has been established may call an election which shall be called, held and conducted pursuant to this article, to determine whether a student body membership fee shall be fixed which shall be required of all regular, limited and special session students attending the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-22-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 18).

2. Refiled 10-29-65 (Register 65, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41402. Notice.

The election shall be called by posting notices in three public places on the campus at least two weeks before the election and by publishing the notice once a week for two weeks in the campus newspaper published by the student body organization, if there be such a newspaper. The notice shall set forth the time and place of the election, the purpose of the election, the location of the polls, and the hours during which the polls will be open. If more than one polling place is established, the notice shall also designate the group eligible to vote at each polling place.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41403. Polling Places.

The president of the campus shall fix the number of polling places. If more than one polling place is established, the regular students of the campus shall be divided into as many groups alphabetically, according to their surnames, as there are polling places, and each group shall be required to vote at the polling place assigned to it.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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§ 41404. Conduct.

The election shall be held on the campus and may be held on any day during the regular academic year the campus is in session except Saturday and Sunday. The polls shall be open from not later than 8 a.m. to at least 4 p.m. Only regular students of the campus shall be entitled to vote at the election.

No electioneering shall be carried on by signs or otherwise within 100 feet of any polling place.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41405. Supervision.
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§ 41405. Supervision.

Such election shall be held and conducted under the direct supervision of such members of the faculty of the campus as the president shall designate. Voting shall be by secret ballot.

At least one faculty member shall be present at each of the polls during the time the polls are open and during the time the votes are counted. Such faculty member or members shall supervise the conduct of the election at the polling place.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41406. Ballot.
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§ 41406. Ballot.

The ballot used at such elections shall be in the following form: “Shall a membership fee in the student body organization of __________(Insert Name of Institution) be fixed which shall be required of all regular, limited and special session students enrolled at the campus? Yes__ No__ (The voter shall mark a cross after the answer he desires to give.)”

Only one ballot shall be allowed each eligible voter. If a voter marks a ballot in error, the voter may return such ballot and receive another.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-22-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 10-29-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41407. Results.
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§ 41407. Results.

Immediately after the closing of the polls, the ballots cast at each polling place shall be counted by, or under the direction of, the faculty member or members assigned to such polling place. The number of “Yes” votes and the number of “No” votes cast at the polling place shall be certified to the president of the campus by a faculty member assigned to the polling place. The president of the campus shall total the votes and certify the result of the election to the Board of Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41408. Fixing of Fees.
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§ 41408. Fixing of Fees.

If two-thirds of the votes cast at the election are “Yes” votes, the Chancellor shall fix the membership fee to be required of all regular, limited and special session students attending the campus and shall notify the president of the campus of the fee fixed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-22-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 18).

2. Refiled 10-29-65 (Register 65, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41409.5. Time of Collection of Fees.
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§ 41409.5. Time of Collection of Fees.

The required membership fee shall be collected at the time of each registration except:

(a) When a student loan or other financial assistance from a student aid program or a training program recognized by the campus has been delayed and there is reasonable proof acceptable to the chief fiscal officer of the campus or designee that the funds will be forthcoming; or

(b) When changes are made during the change of program period which result in a higher fee category than paid at the time of registration, in which case the additional fee required shall, subject to (a) above, be paid immediately upon demand by the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 8).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41409. Collection of Fees.
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§ 41409. Collection of Fees.

The required membership fee shall, pursuant to Education Code Section 89301, be collected by the campus of a regular student, limited student, and special session student unless the student chooses to work off the amount of the fee as provided in Education Code Section 89301. Fees so collected shall be deposited with the chief fiscal officer or designee of the campus and transmitted by that officer to the treasurer of the student body organization.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 2-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 8).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41410. Referendum.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58A0C1134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41410. Referendum.

The required membership fee shall be subject to referendum as provided in Education Code Section 89300. The referendum election shall be called, held, and conducted, and the results thereof certified in the same manner as the election at which the required membership fees were authorized except for necessary changes made in phrasing notices, ballots, propositions, and similar election material, in order to provide for a referendum; provided that a referendum shall not be successful unless at least two-thirds of the students voting at the election called therefor approve it.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-1-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 3. Student Body Organizations > § 41411. Resubmission of Proposals.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58A359234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41411. Resubmission of Proposals.

If a proposal submitted at an election held under this article fails to receive the number of votes required for its adoption, subsequent elections may be called and held under this article, at which the proposal may be submitted but no such election shall be held within 90 days of any prior election at which such proposal was submitted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 4. Nondiscrimination in Student Organizations > § 41500. Withholding of Recognition.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58A702A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41500. Withholding of Recognition.

No campus shall recognize any fraternity, sorority, honor society, or other student organization that discriminates on the basis of race or ethnicity (including color and ancestry), religion (or religious creed), nationality, citizenship, age, medical condition, genetic information, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, or disability. The prohibition on membership policies that discriminate on the basis of gender does not apply to social fraternities or sororities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Renumbering of Article 3 (Sections 41500-41505) to Article 4 and amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 6-1-2005; operative 6-1-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 30).

5. Amendment filed 1-7-2020; operative 1-7-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 4. Nondiscrimination in Student Organizations > § 41501. Definition of Recognition.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58AAAC234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41501. Definition of Recognition.

Recognition as used in this article shall include, but not be limited to, the granting by a campus of any benefit, resource, or privilege whatsoever, or allowing the use of campus facilities, to any such student organization described in Section 41500 of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030, 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 4. Nondiscrimination in Student Organizations > § 41502. Time Limitation for Conforming. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58AD44334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41502. Time Limitation for Conforming. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 4. Nondiscrimination in Student Organizations > § 41503. Filing Requisites.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58AFDC434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41503. Filing Requisites.

Each student organization shall deposit with the Vice President of Student Affairs or equivalent officer of the campus copies of all constitutions, charters or other documents relating to its policies. The student organizations shall also deliver to the Vice President of Student Affairs or equivalent officer a statement signed by the president or similar officer of the local student organization attesting that the organization has no rules or policies that discriminate on the basis of the protected categories set forth in Section 41500, except as excepted above. This statement shall be renewed annually and the other documents required by this section shall be refiled within 90 days after any substantive change or amendment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 6-1-2005; operative 6-1-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 30).

5. Amendment filed 1-7-2020; operative 1-7-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 4. Nondiscrimination in Student Organizations > § 41504. Penalties.
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§ 41504. Penalties.

Should the national governing body of any organization described in Section 41500 take any action that has the effect of penalizing or disciplining any branch or chapter at a campus in order to enforce a policy of discrimination based on the protected categories set forth in Section 41500, except as excepted above, recognition of that organization by any campus shall be immediately withdrawn.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 6-1-2005; operative 6-1-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 30).

5. Amendment filed 1-7-2020; operative 1-7-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 4. Nondiscrimination in Student Organizations > § 41505. Athletics and Other Intercollegiate Activities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58B66BF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41505. Athletics and Other Intercollegiate Activities.

No campus shall enter into intercollegiate activities that will subject its students directly or indirectly to discrimination or segregation on the basis of the protected categories set forth in Section 41500. The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of gender does not apply to membership on intercollegiate athletic teams, facilities, or competition.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89300-89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 6-1-2005; operative 6-1-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2005, No. 30).

4. Amendment filed 1-7-2020; operative 1-7-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2020, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 4. Student Affairs > Article 5. Student Orientation > § 41550. Educational and Preventive Information Regarding Sexual Violence.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58BA15744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41550. Educational and Preventive Information Regarding Sexual Violence.

Each campus, in collaboration with campus-based victim advocacy organizations, shall provide educational and preventive information about sexual violence as part of established on-campus orientations. For a campus with an existing on-campus orientation program, this information shall be provided, in addition to the sexual harassment information required to be provided pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 66281.5 of the Education Code, during the regular orientation for incoming students. The campus shall also post the same information on its campus internet website.

Each campus is responsible for implementing policies and procedures in accordance with Education Code Section 67385.7(a) (b) (c) (d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67385.7 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66281.5, 67385.7 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 41550) and new section filed 3-19-2007; operative 3-19-2007 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2007, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 1. Community Relations Responsibilities > § 41600. Definition of Community Relations Responsibilities of Campus Presidents. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58BE82434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:54:23.765656+00:00
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§ 41600. Definition of Community Relations Responsibilities of Campus Presidents. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89044, Education Code. Reference: Section 89044, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-4-63; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 63, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Repealer of article 1 (sections 41600-41601) and section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 1. Community Relations Responsibilities > § 41601. Definition of Community Relations Responsibilities of the Chancellor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58C141634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41601. Definition of Community Relations Responsibilities of the Chancellor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89044, Education Code. Reference: Section 89044, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-4-63; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 63, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41700. Support for Established Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58C4C3D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41700. Support for Established Programs.

Each campus shall maintain the courses, staff, and facilities necessary to meet the requirements for the degrees and credentials authorized.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41701. Student Personnel Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58C70DC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41701. Student Personnel Services.

Each campus shall maintain an adequate staff to provide student personnel services to include counseling and testing, activities, and housing, health service, placement, and admissions and records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41702. Library.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58C9A5D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41702. Library.

Each campus shall maintain a library containing an adequate supply of books, periodicals, and other instructional materials distributed among the fields of knowledge in which instruction is offered. The library shall be administered by a qualified librarian.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41703. Laboratory School.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58CCB3134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41703. Laboratory School.

Each campus shall, upon approval by the Board of Trustees, provide adequate facilities for observation, demonstration, research, experimentation, supervised teaching and other activities related to Teacher Education programs in order to foster and promote continued improvements in the education of children and of teachers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89047, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-4-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41704. Audio-Visual AIDS.
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§ 41704. Audio-Visual Aids.

Each campus shall maintain adequate classroom and laboratory facilities and the necessary equipment to provide audio-visual aids to learning.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41705. Television.
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§ 41705. Television.

Each campus may, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, contract to use open-circuit television facilities for the offering of appropriate instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89200, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 2. Facilities and Services > § 41706. Pupil Transportation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58D406144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41706. Pupil Transportation. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41800.1. Application Fees.
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§ 41800.1. Application Fees.

(a) Definitions.

(1) Semester and Quarter. As used in this section, the words “semester,” and “quarter” shall include any semester or quarter other than a special session semester or quarter for which tuition fees are required pursuant to Education Code Section 89708.

(2) Application for Admission. As used in this section, the phrase “application for admission” shall include an application for readmission as well as an application for initial admission to a campus for undergraduate or post-baccalaureate study.

(b) Imposition of Fee. All applications for admission to a campus shall pay an application fee set by the CSU Board of Trustees to support the application system and the processing of the application by the campus.

(c) Time of Payment. Application fees shall be submitted with applications for admission, and no application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by said fee.

(d) Exclusions. This section shall not apply:

(1) to applications for enrollment in extension courses or as an auditor without credit.

(2) to applications for admission submitted by persons enrolled at the campus to which application is made during either of the two semesters or any of the three quarters, as the case may be, immediately preceding the semester or quarter with respect to which the application is submitted, unless such person was enrolled at another institution subsequent to such previous semester or quarter.

(3) to an application transferred at the request of the applicant to a campus by the campus at which it was originally filed, provided that the application fee was paid at the latter if required by this section, and provided further, that the applicant did not enroll at the campus at which the application was previously filed.

(4) to applications for admission which are restricted to certain special programs as designated by the Chancellor.

(5) to applications for admission from individuals as to whom,in the judgment of the president or designee, payment of the fee would constitute undue financial hardship. The Chancellor shall establish appropriate guidelines for implementation of this exclusion.

(6) in the case of a student returning from an authorized planned student leave granted by appropriate campus authority where the principal purpose of the leave was related to the student's educational objective, provided that the conditions of the leave have been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89700, Education Code. Reference: Section 89700, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-3-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 31).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-30-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 48).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (b), (d)(5) and (d)(6) filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-1-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-28-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 44).

7. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 7-26-89; operative 7-26-89 (Register 89, No. 31).

8. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-4-2019; operative 9-4-2019 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2019, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41800.2. Instructionally Related Activities Fee.
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§ 41800.2. Instructionally Related Activities Fee.

The Chancellor is authorized to establish and adjust an Instructionally Related Activities fee which shall be assessed of all regular students of the California State University. The Chancellor shall adopt such rules and procedures as may be necessary or appropriate to administer the authorization granted herein. The revenues derived from the Instructionally Related Activities fee shall be used for the support of instructionally related activities in the California State University subject to such rules and procedures as the Chancellor shall prescribe.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89700, Education Code. Reference: Section 89700, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41800. Payment of Fees.
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§ 41800. Payment of Fees.

(a) Amount Generally. Students and other persons receiving services, facilities or materials provided by the California State University shall pay fees in accordance with the schedule of fees approved by the Board of Trustees.

(b) Time of Payment. A student shall pay any tuition or student services fee, or both, in accordance with the schedule of fees by such time as is determined by the Chancellor; provided that for entering students such fees may not be required earlier than the date of the student's admission to the campus. A student shall pay other fees required by the schedule of fees at the time or times as specified in the first sentence of this subdivision, or later as determined by appropriate campus authorities.

(c) Increase in Unit Load. If the number of units for which a student is registered is increased during the term to a higher student services fee category in the schedule of fees, the student shall pay an additional amount so that the total amount paid as a student services fee shall equal the student services fee for the greater number of units.

Credits

Note: Additional authority cited: Section 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89700, Education Code. Reference: Section 89700, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-5-62; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 62, No. 7).

2. Amendment filed 5-22-67; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 67, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

5. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41801. Exemption from Fees Under Education Code Section 32320. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58E480D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41801. Exemption from Fees Under Education Code Section 32320. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 32320, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 75, No. 52.

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 8-13-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 33).

4. Repealer filed 2-2-2004; operative 2-2-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41802.1. Refund of Fees and Charges for First-Time Students Receiving Title IV Financial Aid. [Repealed]
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§ 41802.1. Refund of Fees and Charges for First-Time Students Receiving Title IV Financial Aid. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89700, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89700, Education Code; Title 20 United States Code, Section 1091b (106 STAT. 619-620).

History

1. New section filed 7-15-93; operative 7-15-93 (Register 93, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 12-14-2001; operative 12-14-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41802. Refund of Fees Including Nonresident Tuition.
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§ 41802. Refund of Fees Including Nonresident Tuition.

(a) General. Money collected as a mandatory fee or nonresident tuition may be refunded in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(b) Cancellation of Registration. A student who registers for classes for an academic period and who drops all classes or otherwise cancels registration for the period prior to the first day of instruction for that period shall be entitled to a refund of all tuition and mandatory fees paid less an administrative charge established by the campus.

(c) Adjustment of Registration. A student who, within the campus designated drop period and in accordance with the campus procedures, drops units resulting in a lower tuition and/or mandatory fee obligation shall be entitled to a refund of applicable tuition and mandatory fees less an administrative charge established by the campus.

(d) Withdrawals.

(1) For state-supported semesters, quarters and non-standard terms or courses of four (4) weeks or more: A student who, on or after the first day of instruction and up to a date that includes the sixty percent point in the academic period, either

(A) drops all of the courses in which the student enrolled prior to the end of the campus-designated drop period, or

(B) officially withdraws for the enrollment period in accordance with university procedures, shall be entitled to a refund of tuition and mandatory fees on the basis of the proportion represented by the number of days in the academic period, excluding breaks of five days or more. A student who officially withdraws from the university after the sixty percent point in the academic period, fails to drop classes prior to the end of the campus drop period, or fails to officially withdraw from the campus, shall not be entitled to any refund of tuition or mandatory fees.

(2) For state-supported, non-standard terms or courses of less than four (4) weeks: a student registered for a state-supported, academic period or any course of less than four (4) weeks in duration shall not be entitled to any refund of tuition and mandatory fees if the student fails to either drop the courses or cancel registration prior to the first day of instruction for state-supported, non-standard terms or the first scheduled meeting of a state-supported course of less than four weeks that occurs during a regular semester or quarter.

(3) For self-support, special sessions and extension course tuition fees: Refunds of tuition and fee charges for self-support, special sessions and extension courses shall be made in accordance with policies and procedures established by the campus offering the session or course.

(e) Exceptions. Notwithstanding subdivision (d):

(1) Tuition and mandatory fees shall be refunded and an administrative charge may not be retained if

(A) The tuition and mandatory fees were assessed or collected in error;

(B) The course for which the tuition and mandatory fees were assessed or collected was cancelled by the university;

(C) The university makes a delayed decision that the student was not eligible to enroll in the term for which mandatory fees were assessed and collected and the delayed decision was not due to incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the student; or

(D) The student was activated for compulsory military service.

(2) Tuition and mandatory fees may be refunded if the student or an authorized representative petitions the university for a refund demonstrating exceptional circumstances and the chief financial officer of the university or designee makes a determination that the tuition and mandatory fees have not been earned by the university.

(f) Payment of Refunds: Any refund of tuition and mandatory fees shall be applied in the following order:

(1) Any refunds shall first be applied toward any required return of funds that had been received by the student or on his/her behalf from federal, state, institutional, or external sources that were conditioned on the student's enrollment.

(2) The balance of any refunds shall be returned to the student or, with the student's concurrence, carried as a credit balance on the student's account with the university.

(g) Penalty Fees, Deposits, and Security or Guaranty Fees. Fees assessed to reimburse the university for additional costs resulting from dishonored payments, late submissions, or misuse of property are not subject to refund. Fees collected as a security or guarantee shall be refundable as determined by the university based on terms stipulated at the time and in accordance with conditions of their collection.

(h) “Mandatory fees,” as used in this section, means systemwide fees and campus fees that are required to be paid in order to enroll in state-supported academic programs.

(i) Since the change arises in the middle of an academic year, campuses may refund fees including nonresident tuition fees following the former refund standards during a transition period that shall end with the commencement of the Fall term 2002.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68051, 89030 and 89700, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68051 and 89700, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-1-76 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 6.

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 1-10-77 (Register 77, No. 3).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 7-27-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 30).

5. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

6. Amendment of subsection (e)(8)(A) filed 11-29-88; operative 12-29-88 (Register 88, No. 51).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-14-2001; operative 12-14-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41803. Refund of Parking Fees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I58F5E5F44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 41803. Refund of Parking Fees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89700, Education Code. Reference: Section 89700, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Repealer filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 3. Fees > § 41804. Waiver or Reduction of Fees for Employee Training and Career Development.
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§ 41804. Waiver or Reduction of Fees for Employee Training and Career Development.

(a) Fees may be waived entirely or reduced for employees of The California State University enrolling in courses offered by The California State University in accordance with this section.

(b) Fee waivers or reductions may be authorized by the Chancellor or designee for full-time permanent or probationary employees or permanent part-time employees or Management Personnel Plan employees who enroll in work-related courses which are necessary for improving skills for existing employment with The California State University, or which are necessary for advancement, in accordance with a career development plan, at The California State University.

(c) Before such waiver or reduction may be granted, the Chancellor or designee shall approve the course as being work related and necessary for improving skills for existing employment or, as the case may be, shall approve the career development plan and the course as being work related and necessary for advancement in accordance with a career development plan at The California State University.

(d) The Chancellor or designee may authorize reduction, but not a full waiver, of student body association fees and fees authorized or required to be charged under the State College Revenue Bond Act of 1947 (Education Code Sections 90010 et seq.) and resolutions adopted thereunder.

(e) Full-time permanent or probationary employees or permanent part-time employees or Management Personnel Plan employees who are not admitted to a campus pursuant to the admission requirements of Subchapter 3 of this Chapter may be admitted to a campus for the purpose of enrolling in courses which meet the requirements of and are approved pursuant to this section subject to rules prescribed by the Chancellor or designee. Such admission shall be only for the purpose of enrolling in such courses.

(f) “Full-time permanent or probationary employees,” or “Management Personnel Plan employees” as used in this section, shall include full-time permanent or probationary employees or Management Personnel Plan employees who are on an approved full or partial leave of absence with or without pay.

(g) The appropriate campus authority may reduce the level of services, except instructional services, which may be provided to employees who enroll in work-related courses where the fees paid by such persons are below the fee levels normally charged.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89710, Education Code. Reference: Section 89710, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-11-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 7).

2. Amendment of subsection (d) and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 10-18-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 42).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Amendment of subsections (b), (e) and (f) filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 4. Nonresident Tuition > § 41900. Amount of Tuition.
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§ 41900. Amount of Tuition.

A nonresident student of a campus shall pay tuition, in addition to other fees specified in Section 41800, in accordance with the schedule of fees established by the Chancellor in accordance with this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68051, 89030, 89035 and 89705, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68050, 68051 and 89705, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-2-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 14).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 4. Nonresident Tuition > § 41901.5. Installment Payment of Nonresident Tuition.
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§ 41901.5. Installment Payment of Nonresident Tuition.

(a) Nonresident students who are citizens and residents of a foreign country and not citizens of the United States may pay nonresident tuition on an installment basis. The installments for each term's tuition, except as hereinafter provided, shall be three equal payments at campuses on semester calendars, and two equal payments at campuses on quarter calendars. At California State University, Stanislaus, the nonresident tuition for the winter term shall be collected at the time of registration.

(b) A service charge shall be paid with each installment payment to cover the cost of handling. Such charge shall be in accordance with the schedule of charges established by the Chancellor and shall be sufficient to cover the cost of administering this installment payment plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68051, 89030, 89705 and 89707.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 89707.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-6-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 6).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 4. Nonresident Tuition > § 41901. Nonresident Tuition, Amount and Time of Payment.
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§ 41901. Nonresident Tuition, Amount and Time of Payment.

(a) Time of Payment.

Nonresident tuition shall be collected at the time of registration except:

(1) When a student loan or other financial assistance from a student aid program or a training program recognized by the campus has been delayed and there is reasonable proof acceptable to the chief fiscal officer of the campus or designee that the funds will be forthcoming; or

(2) When changes are made during the change of program period which result in a higher fee category than paid at the time of registration, in which case the additional fee required shall, subject to (1) above, be paid immediately upon demand by the campus; or

(3) As provided in Section 41901.5.

(b) Amount.

The nonresident tuition fee shall be based on:

(1) the average cost of the net state Support Budget programs of Instruction and Academic Support, which shall be computed annually based on the Board of Trustees' Budget submitted to the Governor. The average cost for this purpose shall be computed by adding the entire net state support at the campus level for the Instruction and Academic Support programs, and dividing the result by the number of full-time equivalent students projected in the Board of Trustees budget request for the California State University; or

(2) the amount stipulated in the Governor's Budget, if that amount is greater than the amount in subdivision (b)(1); or

(3) the amount stipulated in the budget as finally enacted if that amount is greater than the amount in subdivision (b)(1) and different from the amount in subdivision (b)(2).

The schedule of nonresident tuition fees shall be issued annually by the Chancellor to be effective with the fall term. These amounts, as well as all other fees which the Board of Trustees is authorized by law to charge, are subject to change without notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68051, 89030 and 89705, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68050, 68051 and 89705, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 8). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 14.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-18-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 34).

4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Renumbering former subsections (a)-(c) to subsections (a)(1)-(a)(3), and new subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3) filed 7-26-89; operative 7-26-89 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 89, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 4. Nonresident Tuition > § 41902. Definition of “Continuous Attendance.”
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§ 41902. Definition of “Continuous Attendance.”

As used in Education Code Section 68016, “continuous attendance” as it refers to attendance by a student at any campus or campuses of The California State University means enrollment in not less than 12 units per semester for two semesters within an academic year, or 12 units per quarter for three quarters within an academic year. For purposes of computing units for graduate level courses taken by graduate students, a weighing factor of 1.5 shall be applied to each unit. To be enrolled full time, a student need not enroll in summer session, and summer session units are not includable for purposes of determining whether a student is enrolled full time. This definition is limited in its application to determinations pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 68000) of Part 41, Division 5 of the Education Code, and to this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 68016, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15). For history of former section, see Register 71, No. 1.

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41903. Residence Determination Date.

The residence determination date for each term shall be set by the Chancellor. One date shall be specified for all campuses of The California State University on the semester system, and one date for all campuses on the quarter system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68023, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 68023, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15). For history of former section, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 12-9-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 50).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41904. Residence Requirement.

In order to be classified as a resident for tuition purposes, a student must have been a legal resident of the State of California for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date for the term during which the student proposes to attend a campus of the California State University. All students not classified as residents for tuition purposes shall be classified as nonresident students for tuition purposes irrespective of whether such students have residence in another state or territory of the United States or in a foreign country.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68017 and 68018, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15). For history of former section, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41905.5. Residence Reclassification -- Financial Independence Requirement.

A nonresident student requesting reclassification to resident for tuition purposes must demonstrate financial independence. A student shall be considered financially independent if the student has not and will not be claimed as an exemption for state and federal tax purposes by a parent or legal guardian in the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application; has not and will not receive more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) per year in financial assistance from a parent or legal guardian in the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application, and; has not lived and will not live for more than six weeks in the home of a parent or legal guardian during the calendar year the reclassification application is made and in any of the three calendar years prior to the reclassification application.

Financial independence shall not be considered in a reclassification analysis if the student meets at least one of the following criteria:

(a) Dependent on a parent who has California residence (pursuant to Education Code Section 68060 et seq.) for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date for the academic term for which reclassification is requested,

(b) Enrolled in a graduate or post-baccalaureate program, regardless of age,

(c) At least 24 years of age by the residence determination date for the academic term for which reclassification is requested,

(d) Married or registered domestic partner as of the residence determination date, regardless of age,

(e) All active duty (including National Guard members and reservists) members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces,

(f) Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces,

(g) Has a legal dependent other than a spouse or registered domestic partner,

(h) Any time since turning the age of 13, is or was a ward of the court, foster youth or both parents are deceased,

(i) Declared by a court to be an emancipated minor,

(j) Has been determined to be an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless pursuant to federal financial aid rules.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68044 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-18-2009; operative 12-18-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2009, No. 51).

2. Editorial correction (Register 2010, No. 1).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 2010, No. 11).

4. Amendment filed 9-22-2020; operative 9-22-2020 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b) (Register 2020, No. 39).

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§ 41905. Evidence of Residence.

In order to establish a residence, it is necessary that there be a union of act and intent. The act necessary to establish legal residence is physical presence within the State of California. Relevant indicia of intent to make California one's residence include, but are not limited to: voting in elections in California and not in any other state; satisfying resident State personal income tax obligations; establishing an abode in the state where one's belongings are kept; licensing from the State for professional practice; maintaining active resident memberships in California professional or social organizations; maintaining California vehicle plates and operator's license; maintaining active savings and checking accounts in California banks; maintaining permanent military address or home of record in California if in the armed forces; engagement in litigation for which residence is required; showing California as home address on federal income tax forms; and the absence of these indicia outside California during any period for which a residence in California is asserted. Documentary evidence, including but not limited to the foregoing, may be required. No single factor is controlling or decisive.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41906.5. Nonresident Tuition Exemption Based on Prior California Education.

(a) As used in Education Code Section 68130.5, fulfillment of the minimum transfer requirements for students transferring from a California Community College campus shall mean meeting the undergraduate transfer admission requirements established in Title 5, Sections 40803, 40804 or 40804.1.

(b) When a California adult school does not measure attendance by class hours, campuses should consult with that school to determine whether a student has met the minimum 420 class hours of attendance for each school year in classes or courses authorized pursuant to Education Code Section 41976 or Penal Code Sections 2053 to 2054.2.

(c) Any student seeking an exemption under Education Code section 68130.5 shall complete a questionnaire furnished by the California State University campus verifying eligibility for this nonresident tuition exemption. Supplemental documentation may be required to provide additional verification. Nonpublic student information so provided shall not be disclosed except pursuant to law.

(d) Any student without lawful immigrationstatus shall file with the California State University campus an affidavit of enrollment on a form furnished by the campus stating that the student has filed an application to legalize his or her immigration status or will file such an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so.

(e) A student seeking tuition exemption has the burden of providing evidence of compliance with the requirements of Education Code section 68130.5 and this section.

(f) Nothing herein modifies eligibility standards or requirements for any form of student financial aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68130.5, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 68130.5 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-20-2002; operative 2-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 15).

2. Repealer and new subsection (a)(1), new subsections (a)(1)(A)-(B) and amendment of Note filed 4-25-2016; operative 4-25-2016 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2016, No. 18).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 2018, No. 18).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 4-30-2018; operative 4-30-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2018, No. 18).

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§ 41906.6. Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Crime Victims.

In accordance with Education Code section 68122(a), students who are victims of trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes who have been granted T or U visa status, under Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1101(a)(15)(T) or (U), are exempt from paying nonresident tuition if they satisfy the requirements set forth in Education Code Section 68130.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 68122, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600, 68044, 68122 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-2013; operative 4-3-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2013, No. 14).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-25-2016; operative 4-25-2016 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2016, No. 18).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 2018, No. 18).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-30-2018; operative 4-30-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2018, No. 18).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 5-8-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b) (Register 2019, No. 19).

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§ 41906. Evidence Required for Application of Statutory Exceptions to Non-Resident Tuition Classification.

(a) Any minor or eighteen-year-old student claiming application of the self-support exception pursuant to Section 68071 of the Education Code shall provide evidence to the appropriate campus authority including, but not limited to: documentation showing earnings for the year immediately preceding the opening day of the semester or quarter of attendance in the form of a statement from the employer or federal withholding form, a statement that the student has actually been present in California for said year (short durational stays away from the state are permitted), and a statement showing all expenses of the student for said year.

(b) (1) A dependent natural or adopted child, stepchild or spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States claiming residence status pursuant to Section 68074 of the Education Code shall provide the appropriate campus authority with the following documents:

(A) A statement from the military person's commanding officer or personnel officer that the military person is stationed in California on active duty as of the residence determination date, and

(B) A statement that the student is a dependent of the military person and was claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes.

(2) A student dependent qualifying under this exception shall not lose his or her resident classification until he or she has resided in the state the minimum time necessary to become a resident. This exception shall continue to apply even though the member of the armed forces whose dependent is a student in attendance is either (A) transferred on military orders outside of this state and continues to serve, or is (B) retired as an active member of the armed forces.

(c) A student claiming application of Section 68075 of the Education Code shall provide the appropriate campus authority with a statement from the student's commanding officer or personnel officer stating that the assignment to active duty in this State is not for educational purposes. The student shall also produce evidence showing the date of assignment to California.

(d) A student claiming resident status pursuant to Section 68078 of the Education Code shall provide the appropriate campus authority with a statement from the employer showing employment by a school district in a full-time position requiring certification qualifications for the academic year in which the student enrolls. The student must also show that he or she holds a provisional credential and will enroll in courses necessary to obtain another type of credential authorizing service in the public schools, or that the student holds a credential issued pursuant to Section 44250 of the Education Code and is enrolled in courses necessary to fulfill credential requirements or is enrolled in courses necessary to fulfill the requirements, of the fifth year of education prescribed by subdivision (b) of Section 44259 of the Education Code.

(e) A child, natural or adopted, or a spouse of a deceased California resident who, at time of death, was employed by a public agency whose principal duties for that agency were active law enforcement service or active fire suppression and prevention and who was killed in the performance of active law enforcement or active fire suppression and prevention duties or who died as a result of an accident or an injury caused by external violence or physical force, incurred the performance of active law enforcement or active fire suppression and prevention duties, claiming exemption from tuition pursuant to Section 68120 of the Education Code shall provide the appropriate campus authority with documentary evidence showing:

(1) Legal relationship to deceased;

(2) California residence of deceased at time of death;

(3) Deceased was employed by a public agency at time of death;

(4) Principal duties of deceased at time of death were active law enforcement service or active fire suppression and prevention service;

(5) Principal duties of deceased were not clerical; and

(6) Deceased was killed on duty as a result of an accident or an injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of his or her active law enforcement or active fire suppression and prevention duties.

The appropriate campus authority may request evidence to establish any other fact reasonably necessary to determine eligibility for exemption from tuition.

(f) Any minor or eighteen-year-old student claiming application of the care and control exception pursuant to Section 68073 of the Education Code shall provide evidence to the appropriate campus authority including, but not limited to, evidence of living for two years with, and under the direct care and control of, an adult or adults, other than a parent, and evidence of domicile of such adult or adults.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68044 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68071, 68073, 68074, 68075, 68078 and 68120, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 7.

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 8-13-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 33).

4. Editorial correction of Reference cite (Register 95, No. 9).

5. Amendment of subsections (e) and (e)(6) and amendment of Note filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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§ 41907. Residence Classification Procedures.

Residence classification of new and returning students, of students requesting reclassification, and of other students as to whom a reclassification may be necessary shall be made for each term at each campus of the California State University commencing at the time processing is commenced on applications for admission or readmission. Classifications shall be based on evidence presented in, and supporting, applicants' answers to uniform residence questionnaires and supplemental residence questionnaires approved by the Chancellor, such further evidence of residence deemed necessary by the institution, and such further evidence of residence as the applicant submits. Applicants answering their residence questionnaires and supplemental residence questionnaires in California shall be required to certify them under penalty of perjury or certify them under oath before an employee of the Trustees authorized by the Chancellor at each institution to administer such oaths. Applicants answering their residence questionnaires outside of California shall be required to certify them under oath before a person authorized to administer oaths under the laws of the political entity where the oath is to be administered.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 30).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41908. Appeals.

Any student, following a final campus decision concerning the student's residence classification, may make written appeal to the designated office in the Chancellor's Office within 30 calendar days of the issuance of the notification of the final campus decision. A student may appeal a campus nonresident determination only if at least one of the following applies:

1. The decision was based on:

a. a significant error of fact;

b. a significant procedural error; or,

c. an incorrect application of law which, if corrected, would require that the student be reclassified as a resident; and/or,

2. Significant new information, not previously known or available to the student, became available after the date of the campus decision classifying the student as a nonresident and based on the new information, the classification as a nonresident is incorrect.

The Chancellor's Office may decide the issue, or send the matter back to the institution with instructions for a further review.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 6-14-2017; operative 6-14-2017. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2017, No. 24).

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§ 41909. Exceptions from One-Year Waiting Period. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 10-12-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 41).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Repealer filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41910. Employee Exception.

A student who is a full-time employee of the Trustees or of any state agency or a student who is a child or spouse of a full-time employee of the Trustees or of any state agency shall be entitled to classification as a resident for tuition purposes until he or she has resided in California the minimum time necessary to become a resident. This section does not apply to student assistants or employees who work all year on a part-time basis, or full time on a less than annual basis.

For purposes of this section, “employee of any state agency” is limited to a person employed by the State of California who is assigned to work outside of the state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68044 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 68079, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 8-13-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 33).

4. Amendment of first paragraph filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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§ 41911. Agreements of Other Institutions.

Notwithstanding any regulations or rules of governing boards or district governing boards of community colleges, agreements entered into by such governing entities pursuant to Education Code Section 68131 shall have no effect on residence classification for tuition purposes, nor on the obligation to pay non-resident tuition, in the California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 68131, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41912. Tuition Determinations.

The Chancellor may establish procedures for the making of, and where appropriate make, all determinations authorized by the Education Code with respect to applicability, exemptions, and waivers of non-resident tuition and fees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68044, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044, 68121, 68123, 68124, 68130, 68131, 89705, 89706, 89707 and 89710, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41913. Refund of Nonresident Tuition. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68051, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68051 and 89705, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Renumbering from section 41903 filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (e) (Register 91, No. 29).

5. Repealer filed 12-14-2001; operative 12-14-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 8).

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§ 41914. Change of Program.

(a) Registering for Additional Units During a Term. Any nonresident student, who registers for additional units during the semester, academic year quarter, or academic summer quarter shall pay the established fee for each unit or fraction of a unit so added.

(b) Dropping Units During Term. A nonresident student may upon application made within the time limits specified in Section 41913 receive a refund in the amounts listed in that section for any unit or fraction of a unit dropped with the consent of the campus during a semester, academic year quarter, or academic summer quarter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 68051, 89030 and 89705, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68050, 68051 and 89705, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Renumbering from Section 41904 and amendment filed 4-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 41915. Adult Aliens.

An adult alien may establish a residence unless he or she is precluded by the Immigration and Nationality Act from establishing domicile in the United States. The alien must present documentation to the appropriate campus authority verifying his or her immigration status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68044 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 68062(h), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 33).

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§ 41916. Minor Aliens. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 68044 and 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 68062(i), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-13-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 33).

2. Repealer filed 6-1-2007; operative 6-1-2007 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2007, No. 22).

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§ 42000. Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions hereafter set forth shall govern the construction of Articles 5 and 6 of this Subchapter.

(a) Licensee. Licensee means any student or other person who has executed a license and who has been granted permission to use a housing facility for a fee period. Where the context requires it, the term licensee also means any student or other person who has a reservation for a housing facility.

(b) License. License means the document approved by the president which grants permission to use a housing facility and which contains the terms and conditions upon which such use is permitted. The license shall have imprinted thereon the words, “The use of housing facilities is subject to Articles 5 and 6 of Subchapter 5 of Chapter 1 of Part V (Sections 42000 through 42103) of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.”

(c) Campus. Campus means any campus issuing licenses to students or other persons for the use of housing facilities.

(d) Housing Facility. Housing facility includes, but is not limited to, any individual or group living unit in a state owned or operated residence hall, family dwelling, apartment, trailer or trailer space which is operated under the authority of Sections 90000-90002 or Section 90012 of the Education Code.

(e) President. President means the campus president or his or her authorized representative or representatives.

(f) Student. Student means any individual currently matriculated and/or enrolled in the regular program of the campus where the student housing facility is located or any individual currently enrolled in one or more courses during a special session.

(g) Fee Period. Fee period means a period for which a license is granted and may extend for an academic year, semester, quarter, or other period or session established by the president.

(h) License Fee. License fee means the consideration required of a licensee for the right to use a campus housing facility for a fee period.

(i) Service Fee. Service fee means a non-refundable fee required of a licensee to cover the added costs incurred in collecting and processing a license fee by installments.

(j) Late Fee. Late fee means a payment required of a licensee who fails to pay any fee when due.

(k) Advance Payment of Fees. Advance payment of fees means the receipt by the president of the license fee and any security deposit or service fee from a licensee on or before the first day of the fee period or due date of any payment by installment.

(l) Reservation. Reservation means a confirmation by the president, upon receipt of the designated advance payment of fees, that a housing facility will be made available in accordance with this Article.

(m) Cancellation. Cancellation means the termination of a reservation by the licensee as provided in this Article, prior to the beginning of the fee period.

(n) Vacating. Vacating means the termination of a license by the licensee as provided in this Article, on or after the beginning of the fee period.

(o) Revocation. Revocation means the termination of a reservation or license by the president as provided in this Article, whether before, on, or after the beginning of a fee period.

(p) Visitor. Visitor means any person permitted by the licensee or president to visit a housing facility.

(q) Guest. Guest means any person other than a Licensee, who is permitted by a Licensee and approved by the campus president or designee to occupy and/or reside in any housing facility.

(r) Guest Fee. Guest fee means the consideration required of a guest for the use of a campus housing facility.

(s) Administrative Necessity. Administrative necessity exists when any condition not reasonably foreseen at the time of confirming a reservation, issuing a license, or renewing a license occurs and prevents the campus from making or continuing to make a housing facility available to the licensee. Such conditions shall include, but not be limited to, damage caused by floods, slides, fire, earthquake, other natural disasters and vandalism; civil disorder; compliance with state or federal law; or interruption of basic services because of labor strife. Such conditions shall also include a drop in the rate of cancellations not reasonably foreseen by the campus, if such drop results in an overbooking of available housing facilities.

(t) Shall and May. The word “shall” means that the action is mandatory. The word “may” means that the action is permissive.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 5 (Sections 42000-42013) and new Article 5 (Sections 42000-42024) filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31). For former history, see Registers 65, No. 20; 67, No. 32; and 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment of subsection (d) and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsections (b), (f) and (q) filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42001. License.

Each licensee shall sign the license on or before the beginning of the fee period. Any licensee who is a minor shall have his or her parent or guardian sign the license as a guarantor. When reasonably necessary, the president may require a guarantor for other licensees. The campus shall retain the license and a copy of the terms and conditions thereof shall be provided to the licensee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42002. Assignment of Priority.

Students of a campus shall have first priority to use student housing facilities of that campus, with the exception of space granted to special programs by the campus president as outlined in Section 42003.

Each campus that maintains student housing shall give housing priority to current or former foster youth. For campuses that have student housing open for occupation during school breaks or on a year-round basis, the first priority shall be in housing that is open for uninterrupted year-round occupation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Sections 90000 and 90001.5, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-12-2010; operative 4-12-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2010, No. 16).

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§ 42003. Special Group Arrangements.

University housing facilities may be made available to individuals and groups by the campus president or designee. Groups must authorize a representative to execute an appropriate agreement on behalf of the group, which agreement shall set forth the fee established by the Chancellor to be charged of such groups. Any group may, at the discretion of the campus president or designee, be exempted from the payment of a security deposit.

A charge in addition to the fee established by the Chancellor pursuant to Section 42004 may be made by the campus of individuals or groups to cover additional costs whenever additional services, materials, goods, or special supervision are required.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42004. Schedule of Fees.

All fees authorized by this Article shall be charged in accordance with a schedule of fees periodically established by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42005. Approved Guests.

Guests of a Licensee. Licensee shall secure such approval as is required by the campus president or designee prior to inviting any person to be a guest of the Licensee.

Guest-related policies and approved length of stay shall be in accordance with the guest-related policies as determined by the campus and stated in the Housing License Agreement. Licensee will be responsible for non-compliance of guest registration and may be held responsible for the behavior of his/her guest (registered or not).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42006. Non-Approved Guests.

Non-approved guests of a Licensee may be charged a fee established pursuant to Section 42004 of this Article. If a Licensee knew or should have known that one of his/her invitees would make use of their assigned living space and failed to secure approval of the campus president or designee prior to such use, that Licensee shall be liable for the fee and other guest-related charges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42007. Licensee's Responsibility for Conduct of Visitors and Guests.

A Licensee may be jointly and severally liable with guests or visitors of such Licensee for all negligent or intentional damage to any university housing facility caused by such guests or visitors as described within the Housing License Agreement of said campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42008. Advanced Payment of Fees.

Except as authorized by Section 42010, all fees are due and payable in advance. A late fee may be charged of a Licensee who fails to pay any fee when due.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42009. Installment Payments.

A campus president or designee may permit a Licensee to pay license fees in installments, provided each installment is paid in advance of the period covered by the installment, and provided further that the Licensee pays the service fee established pursuant to Section 42004.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42010. Deferment of Fee Payment.

A campus president or designee may defer payment of license fees for Licensees who are able to demonstrate that they will receive federal, state, or other financial aid and that such aid will be distributed to the Licensee subsequent to the beginning of the fee period. A demonstration of this kind shall include appropriate verification by the campus financial aid office. The Chancellor shall establish terms and conditions for the administration of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42011. Failure to Pay Fees.

Except as authorized by Section 42010, any Licensee who fails to pay all fees and charges in advance shall have his or her license revoked as of the last day covered by any prior license fee period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42012. Termination of Use of the Facility.

The Licensee shall vacate the student housing facility to which the Licensee is assigned on the expiration of the license period, or upon termination of his or her license to use the facilities, whichever is sooner. Any Licensee who does not vacate the student housing facility as required by this section shall be evicted in the manner provided by the laws of the State of California and charged a daily rate through the length of stay. The campus may charge any other applicable fees or charges. The matter shall be referred to the CSU Office of General Counsel for appropriate legal action. Any property of the Licensee remaining in the student housing facility may be removed and stored by the campus at the expense and risk of the Licensee and will be disposed of pursuant to the laws of the State of California as outlined in Title 5. Section 42375, entitled Care, Restitution, Sale or Destruction of Lost Property, and Section 42376, entitled Proceeds of Sale.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42013. Revocation of Reservation or License.

A campus president or designee may revoke a reservation or license for the following reasons:

(a) Disciplinary action taken against the licensee pursuant to Sections 41301-41304 of Article 2 of Subchapter 4 of this Chapter;

(b) Because of administrative necessity of the campus;

(c) Licensee's failure to maintain status as a student as defined by Section 42000 (other than pursuant to discipline);

(d) Licensee's breach of any of the terms and conditions of the license, including failure to pay required fees.

Whenever the campus president or designee revokes a reservation or a license, he or she shall give the licensee reasonable notice of the revocation. Notice of revocation of a license shall be served in the manner prescribed by Section 1162 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42014. Security Deposits.

A licensee may be required to pay a refundable security deposit. The purpose of the security deposit is to assure the campus that the facility will be occupied by the licensee for the fee period, that all housing fees will be paid, that no damage or loss of property or extraordinary wear will occur and that the housing facility will be left in a reasonably clean condition. The Chancellor shall determine, on a campus-by-campus basis as recommended by the president, whether or not a security deposit will be charged of licensees and, if so, the amount of such deposit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42015. Cancellation of Reservation.

If written notice of cancellation of a reservation for a housing facility is received by the president at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the fee period, the reservation and any license shall be canceled. If a licensee requests to cancel a reservation less than 30 days prior to the beginning of the fee period, the request shall contain the reasons therefor. The president, using the standards established pursuant to Section 42017 of this Article, may grant or deny the request to cancel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42016. Notice of Vacating.

Any licensee who requests to vacate a housing facility shall give at least 30 days' written notice of intention to vacate and the reasons therefor. The president, using the standards established pursuant to Section 42017, may grant or deny the request to vacate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42017. Acceptance of Request to Cancel or Vacate.

The president shall identify in the license reasonable standards that he or she will apply in determining whether to grant or deny a request to cancel a reservation less than 30 days prior to the beginning of the fee period or a request to vacate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42018. Waiver of Notice.

Any notice period described in Sections 42015, 42016, or 42019 may be waived by the campus president or designee when the reason for the cancellation, vacating, or withdrawal is due to a cause beyond the control of the Licensee and the specified notice could not otherwise have been given. The campus president or designee shall determine whether such cause exists based on verified documentation and his/her determination shall be final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42019. Cancellation, Vacating, or Revocation--Obligation of the Licensee.

The following table indicates the obligation of the licensee (as specified in Subsection C of this Section 42019) under conditions of cancellation, vacating or revocation.

					Amount of Obligation

A.	Prior to beginning of fee period.

	1.	Request by licensee to cancel reservation.

		a.	with 30-day notice	1
		b.	with less than 30-day notice	

			1)	president waives notice	1
			2)	president does not waive notice but does grant request to cancel	3
			3)	president does not waive notice and does not grant request to cancel	2

	2.	Revocation of reservation by the president, all instances	1

B.	On or after beginning of fee period

	1.	Request by a licensee to vacate

		a.	with 30-day notice	

			1)	president approves the request	3
			2)	president denies the request	4

		b.	with less than 30-day notice	

			1)	president approves the request and waives notice	5
			2)	president approves the request but full notice	3
			3)	president denies the request	4

	2.	Revocation of license by the president

		a.	as a result of disciplinary pursuant to Sections 41301-41304 of Article 2 of Subchapter 4 of this Chapter	4
		b.	because of administrative necessity	5
		c.	because licensee is no longer a student (other than pursuant to discipline):	

			1)	academically dismissed	5
			2)	all other withdraws:	

		a)	with 30-day notice of withdraw	3
		b)	with less than 30-day notice of withdraw	

			(1)	president waives notice	5
			(2)	president does not waive notice	3

		d.	breach of terms or conditions of the license, including nonpayment of fees	4

C. Amount of obligation to the licensee.

1. Licensee has no financial obligation other than the non-refundable service fee.

2. Except as provided in Subsection D of this Section, licensee shall owe the amount due under the full fee period of the license.

3. Except as provided in Subsection D of this Section, licensee shall owe an amount equal to a prorated charge for each day from the beginning of the fee period, through the end of the required notice period, plus any charge authorized by Section 42021 of this Article.

4. Except as provided in Subsection D of this Section, licensee shall owe the amount due under the full fee period of the license, plus any charge authorized by Section 42021.

5. Licensee shall owe an amount equal to a prorated charge for each day from the beginning of the fee period through the last day of occupancy, plus any charge authorized by Section 42021.

D. Mitigation. The campus president or designee shall minimize the obligation of a Licensee by applying a prorated credit for each day during the fee period that the campus has been able to cover its damages. Factors to be considered in determining whether the campus has been able to cover its damages for purposes of this Subsection may include, but not be limited to: (1) whether the campus is able to re-license the student housing facility to someone else prior to the end of the fee period; (2) the amount of the fee at which the student housing facility is re-licensed; (3) the vacancy rate of the residence hall (or other state owned or operated dwelling) within which the housing facility is located; and (4) financial considerations of the campus housing system.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subdivision B. filed 1-30-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 5).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of paragraph D. filed 8-23-2007; operative 8-23-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 34).

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§ 42020. Refund Policy.

In instances of cancellation, revocation, or vacating, the licensee shall owe fees as provided in Section 42019 of this Article, regardless of whether the licensee ever assumed actual occupancy and regardless of whether a licensee who has assumed actual occupancy moves out of the facility prior to the designated period of obligation. The campus shall refund all money collected in excess of such obligation as soon as reasonably possible.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42021. Offset Against Refunds.

Any refunds authorized by this Article shall be offset by the cost of restoring damaged or lost or destroyed property, normal wear and tear excepted, and by the added cost of cleaning a housing facility that has not been left in a reasonably clean condition. Such offset shall be applied first to the security deposit, and should that deposit be insufficient, the offset will be applied to any prepaid license fee. Should both the security deposit and prepaid license fee be insufficient to cover these costs, the licensee shall promptly pay for the difference.

Prior to exercising an offset pursuant to this section the president shall notify the licensee of the basis for the proposed action and afford the licensee an opportunity to question the process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42022. Fees Collected in Error.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, a campus shall refund all fees collected in error.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42023. Collection of Miscellaneous Fees.

The president may collect membership fees on behalf of housing clubs or organizations and may disburse such membership fees to the club or organization, provided that membership in such club or organization is voluntary.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42024. Amendment to Regulations.

The terms and conditions under which a licensee occupies assigned housing facilities are subject to change or modification as effected by amendment to these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42100. Required Purchase of Meals.

A president may require all licensees to purchase meals at specified campus food service facilities. If a licensee shows good cause, the president may excuse the licensee from purchasing meals at facilities on the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 6 (Sections 42100, 42101) and new Article 6 (Sections 42100, 42102, 42103) filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31). For former history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42102. Payment of Fees.

Payment of meal fees shall be made in the same fashion as payment of the license fee pursuant to Article 5 of this Subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Section 90000, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42103. Disposition of Fees Collected.

Campus food services may be offered through the Dormitory Revenue Fund or through contract with an appropriate campus auxiliary organization or food servicing enterprise as determined by the Chancellor, in consultation with the president. A campus may collect fees for such services in accordance with Section 42102 of this Article and may place such fees in the Dormitory Revenue Fund or disburse such fees to the appropriate campus auxiliary organization or food service enterprise.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89901 and 90074, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42200. Driving and Parking Vehicles on Campus Property.

No person shall drive any vehicle, nor shall any person stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle upon the driveways, paths, parking facilities or grounds of any campus, except with the permission of the president of the campus, and then subject to the following limitations and conditions:

(a) The president of the campus shall designate the driveways on the campus under his or her direction which shall be open to public traffic and shall place appropriate signs indicating the time and the conditions under which said driveways may be used.

(b) The president of the campus shall designate, subject to the limitations and conditions in subdivision (c), the areas on the campus set aside for the parking of automobiles by students, by employees of the campus, and by the general public. Appropriate signs indicating the time and the conditions under which the parking of automobiles is permitted in the areas so designated shall be placed at or near such parking areas.

(c) Vehicles displaying a valid campus parking permit and a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the State of California's Department of Motor Vehicles, or by the appropriate authority of another state, issued for a vehicle registered to a disabled person or a vehicle used primarily to transport a disabled person, shall be allowed to park for unlimited periods in any of the following areas:

(1) In any area designated by the president pursuant to subdivision (b) including areas reserved for employees of the campus excluding any area for which parking is prohibited for all vehicles or parking is reserved for police, emergency, service, or other such special vehicles.

(2) In any metered parking space without being required to pay a parking meter fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67311.5, 89030, 89031, and 90012, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 67311.5, 89030, 89031, 89701, and 90012, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note and adoption of subsection (c) filed 1-2-92; operative 2-3-92 (Register 92, No. 11).

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§ 42201. Campus Parking Fees.

(a) Permission of the president of a campus to stop, park or leave standing a vehicle on property of a campus may be granted to persons who have paid a parking fee or have been granted a parking fee waiver subject to the limits and conditions in subsection (b)(6). The fee and refund of the fee shall be in accordance with schedules approved by the Trustees. Proportionate charges shall be made for lesser periods or occasional use of parking areas. Payment of prescribed parking fees by deposit of coins in mechanical devices provided by the campus shall constitute compliance with this section. Evidence of compliance with this section shall be demonstrated by display in plain view on each vehicle of a valid parking permit or by other means prescribed by the president. The president of the campus shall provide parking fee financial assistance to any student with disabilities who has demonstrated financial need according to the need analysis procedure for campus based financial aid authorized by Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1087kk et seq.), and who possesses a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the State of California's Department of Motor Vehicles or by the appropriate authority of another state, and who requests such assistance. The president shall establish procedures for meeting such need by providing financial aid or by issuing a campus parking fee waiver.

(b) The payment of a fee shall not be required of:

(1) Persons stopping or parking a vehicle when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with a traffic control signal device or the direction of the Campus Police or a Campus Police Officer in the control of traffic;

(2) Persons, not employed by the campus, visiting the campus for the purpose of transacting state business with the campus;

(3) Persons stopping or parking a vehicle temporarily in areas designated by the campus for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise or picking up or discharging passengers;

(4) Persons temporarily stopping, parking, or leaving a vehicle where such vehicle is disabled in such manner and to such extent that it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving such disabled vehicle on said property;

(5) Occupants of residence halls constructed under the State College Revenue Bond Act of 1947 to whom parking facilities have been assigned pursuant to Section 42202.

(6) Students with disabilities who possess a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the State of California's Department of Motor Vehicles or by the appropriate authority of another state, and who have demonstrated financial need for parking fee financial assistance as determined by the campus president according to the need analysis procedure for campus based financial aid authorized by Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1087kk et seq.), and have received a campus parking fee waiver.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030, 89700, 89701 and 90012, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89701 and 67311.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 67, No. 32.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b)(6) and amendment of Note filed 9-1-94; operative 9-1-94 (Register 94, No. 35).

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§ 42202. State College Revenue Bond Parking Facilities.

(a) To the extent available, parking facilities constructed prior to July 1966 under the State College Revenue Bond Act of 1947 are to be assigned to occupants of the residence halls constructed under the act on a first come first served basis.

If any spaces are unassigned to such occupants, they may be made available to students and other persons. All users of such spaces shall pay a parking fee. Such fees shall be in accordance with the schedules of fees approved by the Trustees and shall be in amounts not less than those required by the provisions of any indenture issued or resolution adopted pursuant to that act. Proportionate charges shall be made for lesser periods or occasional use of parking areas.

(b) Payment of prescribed parking rental by deposit of coins in mechanical devices provided by the campus shall constitute compliance with this section. Evidence of compliance with this section shall be demonstrated by display in plain view on each vehicle of a valid parking permit or by other means prescribed by the president.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700, 89701 and 90012, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 67, No. 32.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42203. Headquarters Parking.

As used in Sections 42200 and 42201 of this Article the terms “campus” or “any campus” include the Headquarters of The California State University and the term “president” includes the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89700, 89701 and 90012, Education Code; and Section 21113 Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 89700 and 89701, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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History

1. Repealer of article 8 (sections 42300-42301) filed 9-26-97; operative 9-26-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 20). For prior history of article 8, see Register 82, No. 39.

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§ 42350.1. Commercial Transactions.

(a) Commercial transactions and the display of property or services for sale on a campus is prohibited except with written permission by the campus president. Such permission shall be granted if

(i) the proposed activity aids achievement of the educational objectives of the campus, does not unreasonably interfere with the operation of the campus and is not prohibited by law, or

(ii) the prospective buyer has agreed in writing in advance to an appointment, and the prospective seller makes no more than one appointment for any day, and such appointment does not interfere with the operation of the campus.

(b) This section shall not apply to private sales.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42350.5. Solicitation.

(a) Solicitation shall be permitted on a campus subject, however, to a reasonable regulation by the campus president as to time, place and manner thereof. Solicitation in violation of established campus directives regarding time, place and manner is prohibited.

(b) All directives issued by the campus president pursuant to this section shall be available to the public at places designated pursuant to Section 42354.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42350.6. Commercial Solicitation.

(a) Commercial solicitation on a campus is prohibited unless prior written authorization has been obtained from the campus president. Permission for commercial solicitation shall be granted by the campus president subject, however, to regulation as to time, place and manner thereof, unless such solicitation for sale would be in violation of law.

(b) Sites available to marketers of student credit cards shall be limited and registered with the campus administration. Those marketers shall be prohibited from offering gifts to students for filling out student credit cards applications. As used in this section, “student credit cards” shall have the meaning in Civil Code section 1747.02(m).

(c) All directives issued by the campus president pursuant to this section shall be available to the public at places designated pursuant to Section 42354.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89031 and 99030, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. New subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 2-8-2002; operative 2-8-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 9).

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§ 42350. Definitions.

As used in this Article the following definitions apply:

(a) “Sale,” “selling” or “purchasing” mean an activity creating an obligation to transfer property or services for a valuable consideration.

(b) “Commercial solicitation” means any direct and personal communication in the course of a trade or business reasonably intended to result in a sale.

(c) “Solicitation” means to importune, or endeavor to persuade or obtain by asking, but does not include “commercial solicitation.”

(d) “Private sale” means occasional selling between persons who are campus students or employees.

(e) “Commercial transaction” means selling or purchasing or both selling and purchasing by any person in the course of employment in, or in the carrying on of, a trade or business.

(f) “Campus president” means those persons referred to in Section 42355 and includes their designees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42351. Selling of Published Materials.

(a) Except in the case of private sales and commercial transactions to which Section 42350.1 applies, the selling or displaying for sale of any books, newspapers, pamphlets and other published materials shall be permitted on campus provided:

(i) such published materials are not available for sale at the campus bookstore, and

(ii) the selling or display of such published materials is conducted in compliance with any time, place and manner directives adopted by the president, and

(iii) the published materials displayed or offered for sale are not in violation of the provisions of Chapter 7.5, Title 9, Part 1 (commencing with Section 311) of the Penal Code (relating to the sale and distribution of obscene matter), or of Chapter 6, Title 3 (commencing with Section 66400) of the Education Code (relating to the preparation, sale and distribution of term papers, theses and other materials to be submitted for academic credit).

(b) Selling or displaying for sale of published materials in violation of subsection (a) is prohibited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Subsection (a) filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment of Subsection (a) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 9. Use of California State University Buildings and Grounds > § 42352. Handbills and Circulars.
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§ 42352. Handbills and Circulars.

(a) No person or persons shall, upon any of the grounds of any campus cast, throw, deposit, or distribute any advertising handbills or circulars which contain false, misleading, or illegal advertising.

(b) The distribution of written or printed matter shall be permitted on campus, subject, however, to reasonable directives by the campus president as to the time, place and manner thereof. All directives issued by a campus president pursuant to this section shall be available to the public at places designated pursuant to Section 42354. Distribution of written or printed matter in violation of established campus directives regarding time, place and manner is prohibited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Subsection (c) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

5. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 9. Use of California State University Buildings and Grounds > § 42353.1. Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, and Animals.
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§ 42353.1. Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, and Animals.

(a) The president of the campus may permit forms of transportation on the campus in accordance with reasonable directives issued by the campus president. No person shall use forms of transportation upon the campus driveways, pathways, parking facilities or grounds except in accordance with directives issued by the campus president. The campus president may designate the campus areas that shall be open to use of forms of transportation, and shall place appropriate signs indicating the time and the conditions for their use. “Forms of transportation,” shall include bicycles, motorized bicycles, scooters, motorized scooters, skateboards, roller skates including inline skates, and other forms of transportation that are not motor vehicles.

(b) No person shall bring an animal onto the grounds or into the buildings of a campus except in accordance with directives issued by the campus president. The president of the campus may permit animals on campus in accordance with reasonable directives issued by the campus president. The president shall consider such factors as the safety of the campus community, cleanliness of the buildings and grounds of the campus, and the needs of the animal's owner as in the case of service animals.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-2-2004; operative 2-2-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 9. Use of California State University Buildings and Grounds > § 42353. Public Meetings, Performances, Rallies and Similar Events.
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§ 42353. Public Meetings, Performances, Rallies and Similar Events.

(a) The president of the campus may permit the use of campus buildings and grounds for public meetings, performances, rallies and similar events held in accordance with reasonable directives issued by the respective campus president as to the time, place and manner thereof. Any such event occurring on campus in violation of established campus directives regarding time, place and manner is prohibited.

(b) All directives issued by a campus president pursuant to this section shall be available to the public at places designated pursuant to Section 42354.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 9. Use of California State University Buildings and Grounds > § 42354. Notice.
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§ 42354. Notice.

Notice shall be posted at or near the principal entrances of each campus calling attention to the existence of regulations relating to use of CSU buildings and grounds and designating the places where copies thereof and of directives issued by the campus president pursuant thereto may be examined.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code; and Section 21113, Vehicle Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Editorial correction of Authority cite (Register 95, No. 9).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-2-2004; operative 2-2-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 9. Use of California State University Buildings and Grounds > § 42355. Headquarters.
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§ 42355. Headquarters.

As used in Sections 42350 through 42354 of this Article and where appropriate the terms “campus” or “any campus” include the Headquarters of The California State University and the terms “President” or “President of the campus” include the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89031 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-10-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 3).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 9. Use of California State University Buildings and Grounds > § 42356. Smoking on Campus.
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§ 42356. Smoking on Campus.

The president of each campus and the Chancellor for the headquarters office may adopt rules regulating smoking on the campuses and property of the California State University. The regulation shall seek to mitigate exposure to second hand smoke. Notice shall be posted at or near the principal entrances of each campus or property calling attention to the existence of the rules.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031, Education Code. Reference: Section 89031, Education Code; and Sections 7596 et seq. and 19994.30 et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-30-2002; operative 9-30-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 1).

2. Change without regulatory effect adding section to Reference citations filed 3-29-2007; operative 3-29-2007 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2007, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 10. Disposition of Lost Property > § 42375. Care, Restitution, Sale or Destruction of Lost Property.
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§ 42375. Care, Restitution, Sale or Destruction of Lost Property.

The Chancellor or his designee may provide for the care, restitution, sale or destruction of unclaimed, lost or abandoned property in the possession of any campus in accordance with California Civil Code Section 2080.8. Unclaimed, lost, or abandoned property valued at or above three hundred dollars ($300) shall be held by the campus for a period of at least three months. After such time the property shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Notice of such sale must be published once at least five days prior to the sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the property is held. The campus may dispose of any of that property upon which no bid is made at any sale.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 2080.8, Civil Code. Reference: Section 2080.8, Civil Code.

History

1. New Article 10 (Sections 42375 and 42376) filed 10-11-68; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 68, No. 38).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-22-2011; operative 2-22-2011 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2011, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 10. Disposition of Lost Property > § 42376. Proceeds of Sale.
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§ 42376. Proceeds of Sale.

Money received by reason of a sale pursuant to Section 42375 shall be used for scholarships and loans to students enrolled at the campus at which such sale is held. Criteria of eligibility and procedures for the award of such scholarships and loans shall be established by the campus at which the award is made. While held pending the grant of a scholarship or loan, such money may be invested by the State Treasurer upon approval of the Chancellor or designee, in those eligible securities listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, in which event all interest or other earnings received pursuant to such investment shall also be used for such scholarships and loans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 2080.9, Civil Code. Reference: Section 2080.9, Civil Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 11. Means of Collection > § 42380. Debts Owed California State University.
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§ 42380. Debts Owed California State University.

As used in this Article 11, a “debt” is an unpaid obligation of a student or former student, however incurred, arising while the debtor was a student, for loans, services, use of facilities or equipment, materials, food, or merchandise furnished to the student by the California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 11 (#T5 42380, 42381) filed 10-8-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 11. Means of Collection > § 42381. Withholding of Services for Non-Payment of Debts.
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§ 42381. Withholding of Services for Non-Payment of Debts.

The Chancellor may authorize a president of a campus, or designee, to withhold permission to register, to use facilities for which a fee is authorized to be charged, to receive services, materials, food or merchandise, or any combination of the above from any person owing a debt as defined in Section 42380. The Chancellor is authorized to establish and from time to time revise procedures for the implementation of this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 12. State College Special Projects Fund > § 42390. Rules and Procedures of State College Special Projects Fund.
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§ 42390. Rules and Procedures of State College Special Projects Fund.

The Chancellor shall establish rules and procedures under which the State College Special Projects Fund shall operate. The Chancellor may delegate to the Presidents authority with respect to the operation of research, workshops, conferences, institutes, and special projects, all under the State College Special Projects Fund, on their campuses. The Chancellor shall report to the Board on procedures issued or revised pursuant to this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89725, Education Code. Reference: Section 89725, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 12 (Section 42390) filed 2-6-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 6).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 13. Emergency Meeting [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 5, Ch. 1, Subch. 5, Art. 13, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of article 13 (section 42395) and section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 39.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 14. Privacy and Personal Information Management > § 42396.1. Definitions.
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§ 42396.1. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to this Article:

(a) The phrase “personal information” means any record of information which is retrieved by the name of a person or by some identifying particular assigned to the person.

(b) The term “person” means a natural person.

(c) The term “system” means an official file or collection of files containing personal information.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 14. Privacy and Personal Information Management > § 42396.2. Principles of Personal Information Management.
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§ 42396.2. Principles of Personal Information Management.

The following principles of personal information management shall be implemented within The California State University:

(a) There should be no personal information system the existence of which is secret.

(b) Personal information should not be collected unless the need for it has been clearly established in advance.

(c) Personal information should be appropriate and relevant to the purpose for which it has been collected.

(d) Personal information should not be transferred outside The California State University unless the transfer is compatible with the disclosed purpose for which it was collected.

(e) Personal information should be used as a basis for a decision only when it is accurate and relevant.

(f) There should be procedures established by which a person may learn what personal information about him or her has been retained by The California State University and where lawful, have those records disclosed to him or her, pursuant to the provisions of this Article.

(g) There should be established within The California State University procedures by which a person may request in writing addition to or deletion of personal information about himself or herself which does not meet the principles in this section. Such requests should be honored within a reasonable length of time or the person should be permitted to file a concise statement of dispute regarding the personal information which shall become a permanent part of the record, or, the disputed personal information should be destroyed.

(h) Precautions should be taken to prevent the unauthorized access to or use of personal information retained by The California State University.

These principles shall be construed and implemented so as to be consistent with all federal and state laws otherwise regulating or allowing for the use of personal information, including but not limited to Education Code Section 89546 relating to employee records and Education Code Sections 67000-67147.5 relating to student records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 14. Privacy and Personal Information Management > § 42396.3. Exemptions.
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§ 42396.3. Exemptions.

No provision of this Article shall be construed to require access to records that are exempted or privileged from disclosure by state or federal law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 14. Privacy and Personal Information Management > § 42396.4. Administrative Implementation.
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§ 42396.4. Administrative Implementation.

This Article shall be implemented by the Chancellor. The Chancellor may establish policies and procedures to administer the use of personal information by The California State University. Appropriate consideration shall be given to the impact such implementation, policies and procedures will have upon budgetary and administrative limitations affecting The California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 14. Privacy and Personal Information Management > § 42396.5. Continuing Review of Information Management Practices.
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§ 42396.5. Continuing Review of Information Management Practices.

The Chancellor shall establish appropriate policies and procedures to review on a regular and continuing basis the coordination and use of information within the California State University. The results of this review will be made known regularly to the Chancellor for appropriate consideration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 14. Privacy and Personal Information Management > § 42396. Privacy.
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§ 42396. Privacy.

The Board of Trustees recognizes that the right of privacy is an inalienable right protected by Section 1, Article 1 of the California Constitution. To confirm past practices with respect to this right and to further implement this right within and throughout the California State University, the Trustees have adopted this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 14 (Sections 42396, 42396.1-42396.5) filed 2-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 8).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 5. Administration > Article 15. Alumni Associations > § 42397.1. Recognition.
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§ 42397.1. Recognition.

(a) A campus president, by agreement between the campus and the organization, may recognize as the campus alumni association a single campuswide organization that has the following characteristics:

(1) is organized and operated solely for the benefit of the university and its alumni;

(2) has as its purpose providing service and support to its members, the alumni of the campus, and to the university;

(3) does not restrict membership or benefits of membership on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, physical disability or sexual orientation;

(4) recognizes the unique role of the campus president in setting campus priorities;

(5) is the umbrella organization for the constituency alumni groups of the campus; and

(6) irrevocably dedicates its assets for the benefit of a campus of the California State University. In the event of the association's dissolution, its assets shall be transferred to the campus or an auxiliary organization designated by the campus president for purposes consistent with the purposes of the association and the terms of the individual gifts that are part of the assets, and, if a corporation, in conformance with the California Nonprofit Corporation Law.

(b) Each recognized alumni association shall enter into an agreement with the campus that shall include the following:

(1) the provisions of this article shall be incorporated by reference;

(2) the exchange of value between the campus and the alumni association shall be expressed and may include provision of facilities and other tangible as well as intangible exchanges;

(3) a license agreement for use of the campus name and symbols;

(4) authority and responsibility with regard to use of the campus alumni database; and

(5) the term of the agreement.

In addition, the agreement may include other provisions unique to each campus and alumni association such as the following:

(6) financial management and record keeping arrangements between the parties;

(7) provisions for the construction and operation of an on-campus alumni center;

(8) provisions for use of alumni association name and symbols; and

(9) such other provisions that may pertain to the relationship between the campus and the alumni association.

(c) Compliance with this article and the agreement between the campus and the alumni association is a condition of continued recognition. A copy of this article and the agreement shall be given to all members of the campus alumni association's governing body and to any new member of the governing body when the new member takes office.

(d) To obtain and maintain recognition, the campus alumni association shall submit the following to the campus president or designee on an annual basis or otherwise as specified by the campus president:

(1) a current list of officers, members of the governing body, and the principal contact person for the organization;

(2) a statement of the organization's purpose and goals consistent with subsection (a) and copies of the current enabling documents of the organization (i.e., bylaws, constitution, articles of incorporation, or other governing document);

(3) a current roster of names and addresses of donors and members, unless such records are otherwise maintained by the campus;

(4) a statement signed by the officers/representatives of the organization that the governing body has read and formally voted that it will comply with this article and the agreement;

(5) a copy of the organization's annual financial statements;

(6) for an organization with accounts at a financial institution, a list identifying all such accounts, including the institution's name and address, the organization's account numbers, and a statement signed by an appropriate officer or representative of the organization authorizing the campus to obtain upon request from the financial institution information, records, or photocopies of transactions relating to the accounts; and

(7) for an incorporated, tax-exempt organization, (A) a copy of the organization's state and federal tax-exempt status determination letter; (B) a copy of the organization's most recent Internal Revenue Service Form 990; and (C) a list of the types of activities, including fundraising and membership drives, the organization intends to undertake and how the organization intends to financially support these activities.

(e) The following are among the privileges that may be granted by the campus president to a recognized campus alumni association:

(1) use of the name of the campus and symbols, including the name of its mascot or other identifying marks that would cause the public to assume it is dealing with the university or a university recognized group;

(2) use of the campus as approved by the campus president or designee in performance of an association's recognized activities; and

(3) use of a campus auxiliary organization's investment services, as approved by the campus president or designee.

(f) Under the authority of the campus president, the recognized campus alumni association may be assigned the responsibility of ensuring that all geographical and special interest chapters of the campus alumni association, as well as other recognized constituency alumni groups, are in compliance with this article.

(g) After July 1, 2003, use of the campus name and symbols, including mascot or other identifying mark, by an organization that has operated as a campus alumni association, is prohibited unless the organization has been recognized by the campus as the campus alumni association under the provisions of this article. A campus alumni association that meets the criteria of this article and has been recognized as the campus alumni association shall not have that recognition withdrawn by the campus president except for material noncompliance with this article, after having been given an opportunity to correct the noncompliance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.2. Organization.

(a) A campus alumni association may be included as part of the university or an auxiliary organization or, if organizationally separate from the university or an auxiliary organization, shall obtain and maintain status as a tax-exempt organization under state and federal law.

(b) Campus presidents are responsible for determining that campus alumni associations are in compliance with this article and have authority to require campus alumni associations to provide written evidence of compliance.

(c) Campus presidents may, after consultation with the campus alumni association, establish additional written campus policies governing campus alumni associations consistent with this article. Copies of these policies and any amendments thereto shall be forwarded promptly upon their issuance to the Chancellor.

(d) A campus alumni association shall comply with campus policies pertaining to use of the campus name and symbols.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

2. Repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 2-27-2012; operative 2-27-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2012, No. 9).

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§ 42397.3. Fundraising.

(a) Fundraising campaigns proposed by a campus alumni association shall be approved in advance in writing by the campus president or designee as provided in campus policy. Solicitations of membership dues do not require such advance approval and are not fundraising within the meaning of this article. All fundraising campaigns shall be coordinated through the campus development office. Campus alumni associations may accept gifts only if the associations comply with the financial policies of this article, including, for alumni associations separate from the state, maintaining state and federal tax-exempt status. Campus alumni associations shall acknowledge and thank donors who have made gifts in a manner consistent with campus development policies.

(b) A campus alumni association shall advise donors that any restrictive terms and conditions attached to gifts for the campus are subject to campus approval.

(c) All gifts for the benefit of a campus alumni association shall be reported by the association to the campus president or designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.4. Financial Activities.

(a) Financial Control: Financial activities of a campus alumni association shall be administered and reported to its governing body in accordance with prudent business practices, generally accepted accounting principles, and this article.

(b) State Funds: State Funds shall not be transferred to a campus alumni association. Payments for commensurate value received are permitted, but gifts or unrestricted grants are not.

(c) Submission of Budget and Report of Expenditures: The campus alumni association shall submit its budget to the campus president for review at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year. Within 180 days of the close of each fiscal year, the campus alumni association shall submit to the campus president a detailed report comparing budgeted to actual expenditures by fund source. Upon request, a campus alumni association shall submit to the president, within 30 days of such request, interim financial information.

(d) Bonding and Insurance: The governing body of a campus alumni association shall make an express determination of the appropriateness, necessity, and amounts of any bonds for officers and staff members. General liability and directors' and officers' liability insurance also shall be obtained in amounts determined annually by the governing body to be reasonable, appropriate, and necessary. The insurance may be provided by a campus auxiliary organization. Any general liability insurance obtained by or on behalf of a campus alumni association shall name the campus as an additional insured.

(e) Funds for Support of University Departments: Restricted funds received or unrestricted funds, including investment payout, allocated for support of campus departments or programs, shall be transferred at least annually to the campus, unless otherwise provided by the campus president, and shall be administered in accordance with campus policies and expended from campus department or program accounts.

(f) Bank Accounts: Only the following expenditures for campus alumni association activities may be made from bank accounts:

(1) payments for goods, facilities, and services including salaries of staff, if the goods, facilities, and services are in connection with official activities of the campus alumni association;

(2) payments for audit, tax preparation, and legal fees;

(3) payments to donors and members to refund contributions and dues as permitted by law, or to return overpayments pursuant to a donor's or member's request;

(4) payments to other organizations of donations or other remittances made in error;

(5) transfers to the campus or a campus auxiliary organization;

(6) travel expenses reimbursement, scholarships, support of campus activities; and

(7) legally appropriate payments from its bank account to support ballot measures beneficial to the university and endorsed by the trustees.

(g) Disbursements: All disbursements on behalf of a campus alumni association shall be approved by an officer or employee designated by the governing body. The governing body of the campus alumni association shall specify an amount beyond which checks must bear the signatures of two persons designated by the governing body.

(h) Financial Statements: Financial statements and expenditures by a campus alumni association shall be in accordance with campus policies, with detailed budgets approved by the campus alumni association's governing body.

(i) Payments to University Employees: A campus alumni association shall not (a) directly or indirectly employ, (b) supplement the salary of, or (c) provide any consulting fees, loans, or perquisites to campus employees outside of established personnel policies and practices of the California State University.

(j) Payments to Directors and Officers: Except for reimbursement for expenses incurred on its behalf, a campus alumni association shall not pay any salaries, consulting fees, loans, or perquisites to a campus alumni association director, officer, or volunteer without the campus president's prior written approval.

(k) Deposit of Gifts to the Campus: Campus funds or gifts payable to the California State University shall not be deposited with or transferred to a campus alumni association.

(l) Solicitation Literature: When a fundraising campaign has been approved by the campus president, a campus alumni association's solicitation literature shall make it clear when gifts are to be made payable to the campus alumni association. Each campus alumni association shall develop a procedure to document when gifts intended for it have erroneously been made payable to the campus and, when such documentation is provided, the campus may issue an exchange check to a campus alumni association.

(m) Gift Expenses: If charges against gifts are to be made for costs of administering a gift to the campus alumni association, the campus alumni association shall include in its literature a statement to that effect. The charges shall be approved by the campus president and the campus alumni association's governing body, and the nature of such charges shall be disclosed in the campus alumni association's audited financial statement.

(n) Report to Registry of Charitable Trusts and Statement of Domestic Nonprofit Corporation: Complete copies of the campus alumni association's annual report to the State Registry of Charitable Trusts and bi-annual Statement of Domestic Nonprofit Corporation shall be provided by the campus alumni association to the campus president, at the time the report or statement is filed.

(o) Political Activities: No substantial part (as those terms are used in the Internal Revenue Code and regulations) of the activities of a campus alumni association shall attempt to influence legislation, or participate or intervene in any political campaign in support of or opposition to legislation. No part of those activities may be on behalf of any candidate for public office. However, advocacy on behalf of the campus is permitted if it is consistent with the legislative, budgetary, and electoral objectives of the university, pursued in coordination with the campus president, consistent with state law, the Internal Revenue Code and regulations, and in accordance with the articles and bylaws of the campus alumni association.

(p) Conflicts of Interest: Business transactions involving the campus alumni association and the personal or business affairs of a director, officer, or staff member shall be approved in advance by the governing body. In addition, directors, officers, and staff members of a campus alumni association shall disqualify themselves from making, participating in making, or in any way attempting to use their official positions to influence a decision in which they have or would have a financial interest, as provided in Government Code Section 87100 and the definitions of the Political Reform Act and its implementing regulations, as if the director, officer, or staff member were a state employee. A financial interest exists if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on the director, officer, or staff member or his or her immediate family, or on any business entity in which a $2,000 or more investment is held; any real property in which a $2,000 or more interest is held; any source of income of $500 or more received within the past 12 months; any donor of gifts aggregating $250 or more received in the past 12 months; or any business in which a position of management is held.

(q) Services to Constituency Alumni Groups: With the approval of the campus president or designee, a campus alumni association may provide to officially recognized constituency alumni groups the following, subject to the same conditions pertaining to the campus alumni association: cash management, disbursement, and accounting services; gift reporting; and, in appropriate cases, coverage under the campus alumni association's insurance policies, inclusion in the campus alumni association's financial statements, external audits and tax reporting, or use of the campus alumni association's tax identification number.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.5. Audit.

(a) A campus alumni association shall permit the Chancellor, the university auditor, the campus president, and the campus internal auditor or designee to inspect and audit its books and records as well as those of its financial institution(s) as relates to the campus alumni association's account(s). In addition, a campus alumni association shall permit the university auditor and the campus internal auditor to review directly all bank account records.

(b) A campus alumni association with annual gross revenues in excess of $1 million shall have an annual audit of its financial statements performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and in accordance with any additional systemwide procedures prescribed by the Chancellor or designee, by a certified public accountant selected by the alumni association.

(c) A campus alumni association with annual gross revenues in excess of $500 thousand and less than $1 million shall have an annual review of its financial statements performed by a certified public accountant selected by the alumni association in accordance with standards for accounting and review services and in accordance with any additional systemwide procedures prescribed by the Chancellor or designee.

(d) A campus alumni association with annual gross revenues less than $500 thousand shall have its financial statements compiled by a certified public accountant selected by the alumni association in accordance with standards for accounting and review services and in accordance with any additional systemwide procedures prescribed by the Chancellor or designee.

(e) A campus alumni association whose assets and records are in the custody of an auxiliary organization shall present its financial position through supplemental schedules attached to the audited financial statement of the auxiliary organization in sufficient detail to fully represent the financial position and activities of the alumni association. These schedules shall be subjected to the same procedures as the auxiliary's statements and in accordance with any additional systemwide procedures prescribed by the Chancellor or designee.

(f) When completed, the campus alumni association's financial statements shall be furnished to the campus president or designee on the date designated by the campus president or designee.

(g) A campus alumni association shall make its financial statements available upon request for public inspection within a reasonable period of time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.6. Organization of Constituency Alumni Groups.

(a) A constituency alumni group organized after the effective date of this article shall be organized within and as part of the campus alumni association.

(1) A constituency alumni group representing a school, college, department, or other unit shall secure the endorsement of the school, college, department, or other unit. The administrative head of the represented unit or designee shall periodically review and provide advice concerning the planned activities of the constituency alumni group.

(2) A constituency alumni group, as part of the campus alumni association, shall comply with all applicable campus policies and campus alumni association policies.

(b) A constituency alumni group separately organized prior to the effective date of this article shall be organized within and become a part of the campus alumni organization and shall comply with subdivision (a), unless the campus president enters into an agreement with the constituency alumni group which provides as follows:

(1) The separate constituency alumni group agrees to the following characteristics:

a. is organized and operated solely for the benefit of the campus and the alumni of a school, college, department, or other campus administrative, academic, geographic, or other constituent unit;

b. has as its purpose providing service and support to its members, the alumni of a constituent unit, and to the university;

c. does not restrict membership or benefits of membership on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation;

d. recognizes the unique role of the campus president or designee in setting campus or campus unit priorities; and irrevocably dedicates its assets for the benefit of the campus or appropriate unit of the campus. In the event of the group's dissolution, its assets shall be transferred to the campus alumni association, the campus, an appropriate unit of the campus, or an auxiliary organization designated by the campus for purposes consistent with the purposes of the group and the terms of any individual gifts that are part of its assets, and, if a corporation, in conformance with the California Nonprofit Corporation Laws.

e. A constituency alumni group representing a school, college, department, or other unit shall secure the endorsement of the school, college, department, or other unit. The administrative head of the represented unit shall periodically review and provide advice concerning the planned activities of the constituency alumni group.

(2) The separate constituency alumni group agrees to obtain and maintain recognition, as a separate constituency alumni group by submitting the following to the campus president or designee on an annual basis or otherwise as specified by the campus president:

a. a current list of officers, members of the governing body, and the principal contact person for the group;

b. a statement of the group's purpose and goals consistent with subsection (a) and copies of the current enabling documents of the group (i.e., bylaws, constitution, articles of incorporation, or other governing document);

c. a current roster of names and addresses of donors and members, unless such records are otherwise maintained by the campus;

d. a statement signed by the officers/representatives of the group that the governing body has read and formally voted that it will comply with this article and the agreement;

e. a copy of the group's annual financial statements;

f. for a group with accounts at a financial institution, a list identifying all such accounts, including the institution's name and address, the group's account numbers, and a statement signed by an appropriate officer or representative of the group authorizing the campus to obtain upon request from the financial institution information, records, or photocopies of transactions relating to the accounts;

g. for an incorporated, tax-exempt organization, (A) a copy of the organization's state and federal tax-exempt status determination letter; (B) a copy of the organization's most recent Internal Revenue Service Form 990; and (C) a list of the types of activities, including fundraising and membership drives, the organization intends to undertake and how the organization intends to financially support these activities.

(3) The provisions of this article shall be incorporated by reference;

(4) The exchange of value between the campus and the constituency alumni group shall be expressed and may include provision of facilities and other tangible as well as intangible exchanges;

(5) A license agreement for use of the campus name and symbols; and

(6) The term of the agreement.

(7) Privileges granted including authorization to use the name of the campus or other institutional unit. Without authorization, no group may:

a. represent itself as raising funds or otherwise providing support on behalf of or for the benefit of the campus, or any part of it, including its alumni;

b. use the name of the campus or any of its facilities or programs either expressly or by implication in connection with its activities; or

c. use campus facilities or resources in connection with its activities.

(8) If a separate constituency alumni group does not comply with this article, the campus president or designee shall by written notice require the constituency alumni group to comply within 90 days or recognition as a constituency alumni group will be withdrawn.

a. In the event the group fails to comply within this time period, the campus president or designee may withdraw the constituency alumni group's recognition. In appropriate circumstances, the campus president may extend the period for compliance when action to remedy noncompliance is in progress.

b. Upon withdrawal of recognition, the assets of the constituency alumni group shall be transferred to the campus alumni association, the campus, or the designated campus auxiliary organization for purposes consistent with the purposes of the group and the terms of any individual gifts that are part of the assets.

(9) Use of the campus or unit name and symbols, including mascot or other identifying mark by a separate constituency alumni group after July 1, 2003, is prohibited unless the group has entered into an agreement and has been recognized by the campus under the provisions of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1)e. filed 2-27-2012; operative 2-27-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2012, No. 9).

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§ 42397.7. Fundraising by Constituency Alumni Groups.

Fundraising activities of constituency alumni groups shall be governed by the fundraising provisions of this article applicable to campus alumni associations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.8. Financial Activities of Constituency Alumni Groups.

Financial activities of constituency alumni groups shall be governed by the financial activities provisions of this article applicable to campus alumni associations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.9. Audit of Constituency Alumni Groups.

The audit requirements of constituency alumni groups shall be governed by the audit provisions of this article applicable to campus alumni associations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.10. Waiver.

For good cause and to address circumstances unique to a campus, a campus president may request that the Chancellor waive certain provisions of this article for a particular group or groups on that campus. Such waiver shall be in writing and shall specify the reasons for the waiver. Any waiver shall be subject to such terms and conditions as deemed advisable by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397.11. CSU Alumni Council and Systemwide Constituency Alumni Groups.

(a) The Chancellor may recognize a CSU Alumni Council having systemwide jurisdiction and possessing rights to represent the CSU alumni organizations before the Trustees. The Council shall be governed by the provisions of this article applicable to campus alumni associations with the system and the Chancellor replacing the campus and the campus president in those provisions.

(b) Systemwide constituency alumni groups may be recognized and regulated by the Chancellor as provided in the provisions of this article relating to campus constituency alumni groups. Systemwide constituency alumni groups shall relate to the CSU Alumni Council as provided in the provisions of this article addressing campus constituency alumni groups and their relationship to the campus alumni associations. The provisions of the campus constituency alumni groups shall apply to systemwide constituency alumni groups with the Chancellor or designee assuming the rights and responsibilities of the campus president or designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42397. Purpose.

Campus alumni organizations aid the California State University in achieving its goals by providing leadership in fostering participation and support of campus priorities and representing alumni interests. As a public trust and the beneficiary of the support provided by alumni associations, the trustees are obligated to require that the funds raised by alumni associations be properly controlled and expended. Consequently, it is the intent of the trustees (1) to develop policies and procedures governing the recognition and management of alumni organizations, including the use of funds and institutional resources and, (2) to ensure cooperative and collaborative efforts between the alumni organizations and the campuses. To accomplish this, the campus president has the responsibility of granting and periodically reviewing recognition of a campus alumni association. These provisions govern the relationship between the alumni association and the campus it supports.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89031.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 15 (sections 42397-42397.11) and section filed 11-20-2002; operative 11-20-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 42398. Claims Against the California State University Under the Government Claims Act.

(a) Claims for money damages against the California State University or a California State University employee shall be presented to the Office of the Chancellor, Risk Management & Public Safety at the following address in accord with the requirements of Government Code section 900 et seq.:

THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR, RISK MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY

401 GOLDEN SHORE, 5TH FLOOR

LONG BEACH, CA 90802-4210

(b) The Office of the Chancellor, Risk Management & Public Safety shall impose a $25 administrative fee for each claimant. The administrative fee may be waived if the claimant demonstrates a sufficient showing of financial hardship. This administrative fee shall be refunded, if the claim is allowed in whole or in part.

(c) The Office of the Chancellor, Risk Management & Public Safety shall maintain and make available on its website claim forms and applications for administrative fee waivers. Claimants are not required to use the California State University claim form so long as they provide the following information:

(1) The name and address of the claimant.

(2) The address to which the claimant desires notices to be sent.

(3) The date, place and other circumstances which gave rise to the claim asserted.

(4) A general description of the loss incurred.

(5) The name or names of the California State University employee or employees causing the loss, if known.

(6) The amount claimed, including any estimated amount of prospective loss, together with the basis of computation for those amounts. If the amount claimed and/or the prospective loss is unknown, the claimant shall state whether those amounts are believed to exceed $25,000.

The claim shall be signed by the claimant or by some person on his/her behalf.

(d) The Office of the Chancellor, Risk Management & Public Safety shall be responsible for acting on any claim presented to the California State University. Any action on a claim shall be consistent with the provisions of the Government Claims Act.

(e) For purposes of determining whether a claim was commenced within the period provided under the Government Code, the date the claim was presented to the California State University is:

(1) The date the claim is postmarked and the twenty-five dollar ($25) administrative fee is paid, whichever occurred later.

(2) If a fee waiver is granted, the date the claim was presented with the application requesting the fee waiver.

(3) If a fee waiver is denied, the date the claim was presented with the application requesting the fee waiver, provided the filing fee is paid to the California State University within 10 calendar days of the mailing of the notice of the denial of the fee waiver.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Section 912.5, Government Code.

History

1. New article 16 (section 42398) and section filed 2-22-2011; operative 2-22-2011 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2011, No. 8).

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§ 42400. Definition.

As used in this Subchapter 6, a campus auxiliary organization, hereinafter called an “auxiliary” organization, is an organization which is (a) included in the list of auxiliary organizations in good standing maintained by the Chancellor pursuant to Section 42406, infra, and/or (b) which is an organization specified in Education Code Section 89900, which is any organization using the name of the State or a campus, or representing an official relationship with a campus, or in which any campus official participates as a director as part of his official position. The term, “auxiliary organization” as used herein, includes student body organizations and other student groups which are subject to the provisions of Educatio Code Section 89900; provided, that other than student body organizations, all student clubs, societies, sororities, fraternities and similar student groups not operating any commercial activity at the campus, are not subject to the further provisions of this Article, and may represent an official relationship to the campus and may use its facilities, subject to such policies and conditions as the Board of Trustees and the campus president may from time to time establish.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Subchapter 5: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030, 89300, 89301, 89302 and 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

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§ 42401. Declaration of Policy.

Auxiliary organization activities are essential to the educational program of a campus, including service functions, and are an integral part of the campus program and shall be so operated. The objectives of the auxiliary organizations are as follows:

(a) To provide for student self-government, and

(b) To provide the fiscal means and the management procedures that allow the campus to carry on activities providing those instructional and service aids not normally furnished by the State budget, and

(c) To provide effective operation and to eliminate the undue difficulty which would otherwise arise under the usual governmental budgetary, purchasing, and other fiscal controls, and

(d) To provide fiscal procedures and management systems that allow effective coordination of the auxiliary activities with the campus in accordance with sound business practices.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89300 and 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42402. Authority of Campus President.

The president of each campus is responsible for the educational effectiveness, academic excellence, and general welfare of the campus, over which he presides. As stated, auxiliary organizations operate as an integral part of the overall campus program. Therefore, for the president to exercise his responsibility over the entire campus program, he shall require that auxiliary organizations operate in conformity with policy of the Board of Trustees and the campus.

To execute this authority, the president shall require that each auxiliary organization submit its programs and budgets for review at a time and in a manner specified by the president. Should the president determine that any program or appropriation planned by an auxiliary organization is not consistent with policy of the Board of Trustees and the campus, the program or appropriation shall not be implemented. Further, should a program or appropriation which had received approval, upon review, be determined by the president to be operating outside the acceptable policy of the Board of Trustees and the campus, then that program or appropriation shall be discontinued by direction of the president until further review is accomplished and an appropriate adjustment is made.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

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§ 42403. Funds.

(a) All funds and money collected by or on behalf of a student body organization except funds and money collected from commercial services as provided in Education Code Section 89905, shall be deposited in trust by the chief fiscal officer of the campus in accordance with procedures approved by an appropriate officer of the student body organization. Such funds and money shall, subject to the approval of the campus president or designee, be deposited or invested in any one or more of the ways specified in Section 89301 of the Education Code.

The chief fiscal officer of the campus shall be custodian of all funds and money collected by or on behalf of a student body organization and shall provide the necessary accounting records and controls for such funds. These funds may be expended by the custodian only upon the submission of an appropriate claim schedule by officers of the student body organization.

The student body organization shall reimburse the campus an amount to cover the cost of custodial and accounting services provided by the campus in connection with these funds.

(b) Trust funds shall be used specifically for the purpose designated in the instrument creating the trust.

(c) Funds of an auxiliary organization shall be used for purposes consistent with Board of Trustees and campus policy, and shall not be used:

(1) To support or oppose any candidate for public office, whether partisan or not, or to support or oppose any issue before the voters of this state or any subdivision thereof or any city, municipality, or local governmental entity of any kind except as may be permitted by Section 89300 of the Education Code. The prohibition of this subdivision shall not apply to:

(A) expressions published in the student press;

(B) support of a position taken by the Board of Trustees on an issue which the Board determines will significantly affect the California State University or any campus thereof.

(C) Paragraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (c)(1) are exceptions to the prohibition of (c)(1) and shall not be construed as authorizing an expenditure of student body organization funds collected through mandatory fees not authorized by Section 42659.

(2) To make personal loans for non-educationally related purposes, except that such loans may be made when specifically authorized by a trust instrument under which the funds were received.

(d) Indemnity bonds shall be obtained by an auxiliary organization for officers and employees handling funds of the auxiliary organization.

(e) Donations and gifts to an auxiliary organization for research and other projects which are accepted, shall be accepted and maintained in accordance with policies and regulations established by the Board of Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89302 and 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)(1) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 74, No. 16.

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-30-79, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 5).

3. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 6-1-88; operative 7-1-88 (Register 88, No. 23).

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§ 42404. Records.

(a) An auxiliary organization shall maintain adequate records and shall prepare such periodic reports showing its operations and financial status as may be required by the Board of Trustees.

(b) All records of an auxiliary organization shall be open to the Board of Trustees and the Department of Finance for audits.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89900 and 89904, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42405. Employees.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the governing board of each auxiliary organization shall provide salaries, working conditions and benefits for its full-time employees which are comparable to those provided campus employees performing substantially similar services. For those full-time employees who perform services that are not substantially similar to the services performed by campus employees, the salaries established shall be at least equal to the salaries prevailing in other educational institutions in the area or commercial operations of like nature.

(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, the governing board of each auxiliary organization may withhold retirement benefits or permanent status benefits or both from temporary employees. For the purposes of this Section, a temporary employee is:

(1) An employee employed for a research project, workshop, institute or other special project funded by any grant, contract or gift; or

(2) An employee whose contract of employment is for a fixed term not exceeding three years.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, the governing board of each auxiliary organization may withhold permanent status benefits from executive employees. For the purposes of this Section, an executive employee is any management employee with responsibility for the development and execution of auxiliary organization policy and includes, but is not limited to, general managers, managers, directors, and the like, as determined by the governing board of each auxiliary organization.

(d) At least annually, the Chancellor shall determine which of the auxiliary organizations included on the list prepared pursuant to Section 42406 is an auxiliary organization funded primarily by mandatory student fees collected by the Trustees. Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, the governing board of any auxiliary organization designated by the Chancellor as an auxiliary organization that is primarily funded by mandatory student fees collected by the Trustees may withhold retirement benefits from its employees.

(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, the Chancellor may exempt the governing board of any newly created auxiliary organization from the requirement of providing retirement benefits for a period not to exceed three years from the date on which the Chancellor approves the establishment of the auxiliary organization pursuant to Section 42407.

(f) The Chancellor shall provide, and may from time to time revise, rules and procedures for the administration of this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 12-13-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51).

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§ 42406. List of Auxiliary Organizations in Good Standing.

The Chancellor shall prepare and keep current a list of organizations in good standing. All auxiliary organizations in compliance with rules and regulations of the Trustees, and provisions made thereunder, shall be included on the list. Where the Chancellor has reason to believe that a particular organization should be removed from said list, he will give the governing board of such organization, and the president of the campus, reasonable notice that a conference will be held to determine whether grounds for such removal do in fact exist, and representatives of said board shall be entitled to be present at such conference and to be heard. The Chancellor may make such provisions consistent with law as may in his judgment be appropriate with respect to further cooperation and agreements between any campus and an auxiliary organization not included on the said list.

Credits

History

1. New section filed 9-4-63; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 63, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

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§ 42407. Establishment of Auxiliary Organizations.

No new auxiliary organization shall be established unless a recommendation accompanied by a justification is submitted by the president of the campus, and approval is given by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42408. Fiscal Audits.

(a) Each auxiliary organization shall have an annual fiscal audit performed by a certified public accountant selected by the auxiliary organization. When completed, the audit shall be furnished to the Chancellor or designee on the date or dates designated by the Chancellor or designee.

(b) The annual fiscal audits shall be performed in accordance with standard systemwide procedures prescribed by the Chancellor.

(c) Each auxiliary organization, in order to disseminate as widely as feasible the audited financial statements, shall:

(1) Publish the audited financial statements in a campus newspaper; or

(2) Publish a notice in a campus newspaper indicating the on-campus location where copies of the audited financial statements may be obtained or reviewed; or

(3) Publish or notice the audited statements in accordance with subdivision (1) or (2) in a campus bulletin or other appropriate medium if a campus newspaper is unavailable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89900 and 89904, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 12-2-98; operative 12-2-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 99, No. 5).

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§ 42500. Functions of Auxiliary Organizations.

Auxiliary organizations are formed to provide essential functions which are an integral part of the educational mission of a campus and the California State University.

(a) The following functions have been determined by the Board to be appropriate for auxiliary organizations to perform in accordance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations:

(1) Student Body Organization Programs;

(2) Bookstores, Food Services, and Campus Services;

(3) Housing;

(4) Student Union Programs;

(5) Supplementary Health Services;

(6) Loans, Scholarships, Grants-in-Aids, Stipends, and Related Financial Assistance;

(7) Externally Funded Projects Including Research, Workshops, Conferences, and Institutes;

(8) Instructionally-related Programs, and activities, including Agriculture, Athletics, Radio and Television Stations, Newspapers, Films, Transportation, Printing and other Instructionally Related Programs and Activities;

(9) Alumni Programs;

(10) Gifts, bequests, devises, endowments, trusts and similar funds;

(11) Public relations, fundraising, fund management, and similar development programs;

(12) Acquisition, development, sale, and transfer of real and personal property including financing transactions related to these activities.

(b) Gifts, grants, or other donations received by an auxiliary organization shall be accepted, maintained, and used in accordance with policies, rules, and regulations of the Board of Trustees.

(c) Auxiliary organizations may issue debt instruments to finance or refinance projects in connection with their mission upon prior approval of the campus president and pursuant to policies of the Board of Trustees as may be implemented by the Chancellor. For purposes of this section, “debt instruments” means loans, notes, bonds, finance leases, installment purchase or sale agreements, and certificates of participation.

(d) Student loans, scholarships, stipends and grants-in-aid shall only be given to currently admitted students. A record of such financial assistance shall be forwarded on a timely basis to the campus financial aid office and shall be documented on student financial aid recipient records kept in that office. All such financial assistance provided from student body organization funds shall be approved by the campus financial aid office before such funds are expended, and shall not exceed amounts to be provided under regulations of federal and state financial aid programs, except as provided under section 42403, subdivision (b).

(e) An auxiliary organization shall not engage in a function not listed in subdivision (a) of this section unless an appropriate amendment is made to subdivision (a) by the Board of Trustees, adding said function to the list of approved functions of auxiliary organizations, or unless such function is essential to satisfy the corporation laws of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-13-89; operative 8-12-89 (Register 89, No. 28).

6. Editorial correction of incorrect 4-1-90 printing (Register 90, No. 45).

7. Editorial correction of subsection (d) (Register 95, No. 47).

8. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)(10), (a)(12), (d) and (e) and amendment of Note filed 12-2-98; operative 12-2-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 99, No. 5).

9. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 3-14-2000; operative 3-14-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 11).

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§ 42501. Requirement of Written Agreement.

A written agreement on behalf of the State of California by the Chancellor of The California State University, and the auxiliary organization is required for the performance by such auxiliary organization of any of the functions listed in Section 42500, except student body organization activities. If any auxiliary organization performs more than a single function, then the written agreement may cover any number of the functions it performs on the campus or a separate agreement may cover each function performed. Authority for agreements between the auxiliary organization and a student for student projects involving agricultural, vocational, or other instructional activities, is to be incorporated in the written agreement between the auxiliary and the State.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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§ 42502. Contents of Written Agreement.

The written agreement required by Section 42501 shall, among other things, specify the following:

(a) The function or functions which the organization is to manage, operate or administer.

(b) The necessity for administration of the functions by the auxiliary organization instead of by the campus under usual state procedures.

(c) Service by any state officer or employee shall not be incompatible, inconsistent, or in conflict with his or her duties as a state officer or employee.

(d) The facilities to be made available to permit the auxiliary organization to perform the functions specified in the written agreement.

(e) The charge or rental to be paid for the facilities used in connection with the performance of its function. The charge or rental specified shall not require involved methods of computation, and should be identified in sufficient time before its incurrence so that the organization may determine to what extent it shall be liable therefor.

(f) Full reimbursement to the State for services performed by state employees under the direction of the organization. Methods of proration where services are performed by state employees for the organization shall be simple and equitable.

(g) A simple but equitable method of determining in advance to what extent the organization shall be liable for indirect costs.

(h) The responsibility for maintenance and payment of operating expenses.

(i) Proposed expenditures for public relations or other purposes which would serve to augment state appropriations for operation of the campus. With respect to expenditures for public relations or other purposes which would serve to augment state appropriations for operation of the campus, the auxiliary organization may expend funds in such amount and for such purposes as are approved by the governing body of the auxiliary organization. The President shall file with the Chancellor, a statement of such policy on accumulation and use of public relations funds for all auxiliary organizations. The statement will include the policy and procedure on solicitation of funds, source of funds, amounts, and purpose for which the funds will be used, allowable expenditures, and procedures of control.

(j) The disposition to be made of net earnings derived from the operation of facilities owned or leased by the auxiliary organization and provisions for reserves.

(k) The disposition to be made of net assets on dissolution of the auxiliary organization or cessation of the operations under the agreement.

(l) The covenant of the auxiliary organization to maintain its organization and to operate in accordance with the regulations contained in this Subchapter 6, and Board resolutions.

(m) The operations of auxiliary organizations shall be integrated with campus operations and so supervised as to comply with objectives stated in Section 42401.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66000, 89030, and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbered from #T5 42501 and amendment filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42600. Organization.

(a) An auxiliary organization which is not a corporation shall adopt a constitution and file a copy thereof with the Chancellor.

(b) By December 31, 2012, the articles of incorporation or constitution of an auxiliary organization shall contain a provision that upon dissolution of the organization, net assets, other than trust funds, shall be distributed to a successor approved by the president of the campus and by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and new subsection (e)(4) filed 4-1-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 14).

2. Amendment filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

5. Amendment filed 5-29-2012; operative 5-29-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2012, No. 22).

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§ 42601. Operation.

All leasing of campus facilities shall be effected under provisions of Education Code, Section 89046 or other laws governing the leasing of state facilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, and 89000, Education Code. Reference, Sections 89900 and 89046, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42602. Composition of Board of Directors.

The composition of the governing board of auxiliary organizations shall be as follows:

(a) Student Body Organizations. The governing board of student body organizations shall consist primarily of students, with a representative of the campus president to advise on policy and to provide liaison between the student governing board and the president of the campus.

(b) Other Auxiliary Organizations.

(1) Approved auxiliary organizations, other than student body organizations, operating on April 1, 1969, may continue the composition of their governing boards of directors existing at that time.

(2) Approved auxiliary organizations, other than student body organizations, operating on April 1, 1969, desiring to make a substantial change in their governing board's composition, and any auxiliary organization established after that date, shall have a governing board consisting of voting membership from the following categories:

(A) Administration and staff

(B) Faculty

(C) Noncampus personnel

(D) Students

(c) The size of the governing board of an auxiliary organization shall be at least large enough to accommodate the membership from the various categories which are required by this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89903, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-2-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 1).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18)

4. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42659.1. Governmental Affairs Representatives. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030, 89035, 89300, 89302, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-16-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

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§ 42659. Approved Uses of Student Body Organization Funds.

The principle underlying the expenditure of student body organization funds collected through mandatory fees is that such expenditures shall be made in programs that reflect the broadest variety of student interests and that are open to all students who wish to participate. Student body organization funds obtained from mandatory fees may be expended for the following programs:

(a) Programs of cultural and educational enrichment and community service.

(b) Recreational and social activities.

(c) Support of student unions.

(d) Scholarships, stipends, and grants-in-aid for only currently admitted students in accordance with provisions of Section 42500, subdivision (d).

(e) Tutorial programs.

(f) Athletic programs, both intramural and intercollegiate.

(g) Student publications.

(h) Assistance to recognized student organizations.

(i) Student travel insurance.

(j) Administration of student fee program.

(k) Student government-scholarship stipends, grants-in-aid, and reimbursements to student officers for service to student government. Before such scholarship stipends, grants-in-aid, and reimbursements are established by a student body association, the principle of establishing such payments shall be approved by a student referendum.

(l) Student employment to provide payment for services in connection with the general administration of student fee.

(m) Augmentation of counseling services, including draft information, to be performed by the campus. Such counseling may also include counseling on legal matters to the extent of helping the student to determine whether he should retain legal counsel, and of referring him to legal counsel through a bar association, legal aid foundation or similar body.

(n) Transportation services.

(o) Child day care centers for children of students and employees of the campus.

(p) Augmentation of campus health services. Additional programs may be added by appropriate amendment to this section by the Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89300 and 89302, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 51.

2. New subsection (q) filed 4-16-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 16).

3. Amendment of subsection (p)(4) and repealer of subsection (q) filed 10-19-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 42).

4. Amendment filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42660. Financial Aid. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030, 89300 and 89302, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-18-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 8).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Repealer filed 9-15-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 38).

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§ 42665. Definition.

As used in this Article 5 a systemwide auxiliary organization is an auxiliary organization of the California State University (a) established pursuant to section 89900 et seq. of the Education Code; (b) included in the list of auxiliary organizations in good standing maintained by the chancellor pursuant to section 42406; (c) engaged in activities which are essential and integral to the mission and purpose of the California State University system; and (d) responsible to the chancellor who shall require that the systemwide auxiliary organization operate in conformity with the policy of the Board of Trustees and the policy of the chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 and section filed 7-24-95; operative 8-23-95 (Register 95, No. 30).

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§ 42666. Requirements.

A systemwide auxiliary organization shall comply with the policies of this Subchapter 6 as they may relate to a systemwide context: (a) where the terms “president” or “campus” are used they shall mean “chancellor” or “California State University system,” as appropriate; (b) sections and subsections which address student body organizations shall not apply to systemwide auxiliary organizations; and (c) composition of the governing board of directors prescribed in Section 42602 shall not apply to systemwide auxiliary organizations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-24-95; operative 8-23-95 (Register 95, No. 30).

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§ 42667. For-Profit Subsidiaries.

Subject to the approval of the chancellor and the Board of Trustees, a systemwide auxiliary organization may establish for-profit subsidiary organizations as long as neither the purpose of the systemwide auxiliary organization nor the nonprofit status of the systemwide auxiliary organization is compromised by the subsidiaries. The systemwide auxiliary organization shall cause a subsidiary organization to engage only in those activities which further the purposes of the systemwide auxiliary organization and which have been approved by the chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89900, Education Code. Reference: Section 89900, et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-24-95; operative 8-23-95 (Register 95, No. 30).

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§ 42700. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply as used in this subchapter:

(a) “Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the California State University created by Section 66600 of the Education Code.

(b) “California State University” means all the California State University and the Office of the Chancellor.

(c) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the California State University.

(d) “Office of the Chancellor” means the central offices directed by the Chancellor.

(e) “Campus” means each institution of the California State University.

(f) “Position” means any office or employment in the California State University.

(g) “Classification” or “class” means a group of positions sufficiently similar with respect to duties and responsibilities that the same title may reasonably and fairly be used to designate such position allocated to the class and that substantially the same tests of fitness may be used and that substantially the same minimum qualifications may be made to apply with equity.

(h) “Employee” means a person legally holding a position in the California State University.

(i) “Appointing power” means a person or group having authority to make appointments to positions in the California State University. Unless otherwise provided by law, the appointing power shall be the campus President for campus employees and the Chancellor for employees in the Office of the Chancellor.

(j) “Appointment” means the offer to and acceptance by a person of employment in a position in the California State University. Appointments may be temporary, probationary, permanent or at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointments include various personnel actions such as initial appointments, reappointments (including reappointments which confer tenure or permanent status), promotions, transfers, demotions and reinstatements.

(k) “Layoff” means the separation of an employee from a position for lack of funds or lack of work.

(l) “Academic employee” means an employee engaged either (1) primarily in instruction who is employed and compensated on the basis of class and rank or (2) in very closely related professional activities such as those carried on by professional librarians on a campus. The classes of positions whose incumbents may be eligible for inclusion in the closely related area (2 above) will be determined by the Trustees after appropriate job studies, consultation with employees and administrators and subsequent classification plan readjustment. Specific decisions on individual incumbents will be made in light of these guidelines.

(m) “Administrative employee” means an employee engaged primarily in one or a combination of professional or quasi-professional activities. The classes of positions which will be placed in the administrative category will be determined by the Trustees after appropriate job studies, consultation with employees and administrators and subsequent classification plan readjustment.

(n) “Executive employee” means an employee with primary responsibility for the execution of policy and includes the Chancellor, vice chancellors and the campus presidents.

(o) “Nonacademic employees” means an employee who provides noninstructional and nonadministrative supporting services such as secretarial, clerical, and maintenance services. A nonacademic employee may have lead responsibility, but normally does not have responsibility for major decisions. Higher academic degrees are not an essential qualification for service as a nonacademic employee.

(p) “Academic-administrative assignment” means:

(1) A work assignment to be determined by the Trustees, filled by an academic (class and rank) or an administrative employee at a campus or the Chancellor's Office. The incumbent, while on academic-administrative assignment, serves in a key administrative capacity, planning, organizing and directing activities which relate to the instructional programs and/or participates in policy planning; or

(2) The work assignment of an administrative employee who has demonstrated to the president and the faculty or the Office of the Chancellor that the employee's job performance is, to a high degree, closely identified with the total management of a campus or the California State University. Classes of positions whose incumbents may be eligible for such assignment will be determined by the Trustees after appropriate job studies, consultation with employees and administrators and subsequent classification plan readjustment. Specific decisions on individual incumbents will be made in light of these guidelines.

(q) “Tenure” or “permanent” when used in relation to employment status means the right to continued employment on a particular campus or in the Office of the Chancellor unless dismissed for cause or laid off for lack of funds or lack of work.

(r) “Probationary period” means the period an employee must serve before becoming a tenured or permanent employee.

(s) “Probationary employee” means an employee who is serving a period of probation on a campus or in the Office of the Chancellor.

(t) “Quarter system year-round operations” means the offering by a campus of regular session instruction during each of the four quarters of a college year, where each such quarter is of approximately the same length.

(u) “Year of service” means:

(1) For academic employees on 12-month assignments, nonacademic employees, administrative employees and executive employees, any 12 consecutive months of full-time employment.

(2) For academic employees, nonacademic employees, administrative employees and executive employees, in cases where any such category of employee is serving on a 10-month assignment, 10 consecutive months of full-time employment.

(3) For academic employees on academic year appointments, an academic year of full-time employment.

(4) For Management Personnel Plan employees on academic year assignments, an academic year of full-time employment; for Management Personnel Plan employees on 10-month assignments, any 10 consecutive months of full-time employment; and for Management Personnel Plan employees on 12-month assignments, any 12 consecutive months of full-time employment.

(v) “Academic year” means:

(1) For campuses not on quarter system year-round operations, a total of two consecutive semesters, or three consecutive quarters, each semester or quarter being of the same approximate length as the other semester or quarters, and which academic year commences with the opening of the fall term.

(2) For campuses on quarter system year-round operations, a total of any three quarters each of approximately the same length, in a period of four consecutive quarters, established pursuant to Article 2.5. A total of any six such quarters in a period of eight consecutive quarters, shall constitute two academic years.

(w) “College year” means that period of time, in which a campus offers regular session instruction, which period consists of two, three, or four regular terms.

(1) For campuses not on quarter system year-round operations, the college year is coterminous with the academic year.

(2) For campuses on quarter system year-round operations, the college year is composed of four consecutive quarters, each of approximately the same length and commencing with the opening of the summer quarter.

(x) “Lecturer” is a title used to cover a nonpermanent academic assignment normally of a visiting or part-time nature where the salary level of the individual is in accordance with the individual's qualifications.

(y) “Teaching service area” means a generally recognized subject matter field or a specialized curriculum depending on the manner in which faculty assignments are determined at a campus.

(z) “Triad”, when used in relation to quarter system year-round operations, means a period of 36 months or 12 quarters, commencing in the case of each academic year employee at a campus or quarter system year-round operations, with the beginning of the first quarter of the employee's first academic year at such a campus.

(aa) “Qualifying monthly pay period” means, for purposes of computing credit for vacation with pay, a monthly pay period during which an employee is in pay status for eleven or more work days. Omission from pay status for more than eleven consecutive working days within two consecutive monthly pay periods bars one such period from being qualified.

(bb) “Management Personnel Plan employee” means an employee who has been designated as “management” or “supervisory” in accordance with the provisions of the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act. The rights and responsibilities of a Management Personnel Plan employee shall be defined by those sections in Subchapter 7 which address Management Personnel Plan employees which sections shall supersede any other section of Subchapter 7 which may have applied to them prior to their having become Management Personnel Plan employees. A Management Personnel Plan employee is neither an administrative, academic, or nonacademic employee while serving in a Management Personnel Plan position. These previous designations shall be relevant only when a Management Personnel Plan employee exercises rights to retreat to a position in which permanent status or tenure was held prior to January 1, 1984. Only after reassuming such position shall the employee assume any rights or duties associated with administrative, academic or nonacademic status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 67, No. 37.

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New subsection (aa) filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 42720. Structure.

(a) The California State University Management Personnel Plan is an integrated personnel system addressing the employment rights, benefits, and conditions of those California State University employees designated as “management” or “supervisory” under the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act. The Management Personnel Plan includes four grade levels each with a salary delimited by minimum and maximum rates of salary determined by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Trustees on the basis of comparative salary data from competitive public and private organizations. The salary ranges may be reviewed and adjusted as the Chancellor and the Trustees deem appropriate.

(b) The Chancellor or designee shall assign each Management Personnel Plan position to one of the four grade levels within the Management Personnel Plan. The assignment of a position to a particular grade level shall be based on an assessment of the skills, knowledges, and other qualifications needed to satisfactorily perform the position's assigned duties as well as the nature and complexity of the program or organizational unit managed or supervised by the position, the scope of management or supervisorial responsibility, job demands, extent of independent decision making authority, accountability, and impact of policies administered and/or decisions made. Working and organizational titles devised by the appointing power may be used to describe a Management Personnel Plan position and the assignment of a position to a grade level may vary from campus to campus depending on an assessment of the circumstances and factors on each campus.

(c) The Chancellor or designee may review and change the grade level to which a position in the Management Personnel Plan has been assigned using the criteria of subdivision (b). A Management Personnel Plan position shall remain in the grade level to which the position is assigned until a different grade level is assigned by the Chancellor or designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2.2 (Sections 42720-42728) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 42721. Salary Administration.

(a) Upon assignment of a position to one of the four Management Personnel Plan grade levels, the appointing power shall determine the salary to be paid and perquisites to be accorded to the employee in the position based upon the appointing power's assessment of the employee's merit and an assessment of the appointing power's need. Although no salary steps are prescribed, salary increments of approximately 1.0 percent shall be established for each salary range to facilitate salary administration and payroll processes.

(b) The appointing power may review and adjust a Management Personnel Plan employee's salary and perquisites. Such adjustment shall be based on the appointing power's evaluation of the employee's merit and the appointing power's need and shall be within funds allocated to the appointing power for such purpose. Adjustments of salary or perquisites or both salary and perquisites of a Management Personnel Plan employee shall be in accordance with a merit evaluation plan developed and administered by the appointing power. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, there shall be no general salary adjustments nor automatic adjustments for such employee. Adjustment of the salary range of an employee's grade level shall not automatically affect the employee's salary.

(c) The Chancellor shall budget a lump sum of money to each campus and to the headquarters office to support salary increases within funds available for this purpose. The Chancellor or President, as appropriate, shall determine the frequency and amount of salary and perquisite adjustments for Management Personnel Plan employees. An annual report of all employee compensation action taken shall be submitted by the campus President to the Chancellor or designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

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§ 42722. Evaluation Plan.

The appointing power shall develop an evaluation plan outlining criteria and procedures for consideration of individual salary adjustments. Evaluation plans require standards of expectation for each grade level against which superior, average, or unsatisfactory performance can be gauged, and against which the amount of a pay increase, if any, can be determined. The evaluation plan requires criteria that will assure equity in pay based on merit factors, including quality, productivity, and the like.

Management Personnel Plan employees shall be evaluated after six-months and one year of service, and subsequently at one year intervals. The criteria and process for evaluation shall be determined by the appointing power. Evaluation shall also form the basis for recommendations for management development, professional leaves or other activities related to career development and upward mobility.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

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§ 42724. Promotion.

The appointing power may promote a Management Personnel Plan employee to a position with greater compensation either within the grade level to which the employee's position is assigned or to a different grade level. A promotion may be made after the appointing power has determined that the promotion is appropriate in light of its evaluation of the employee and the needs of The California State University. A promotion shall be made to a position which has been duly established by the Chancellor or designee, assigned by the Chancellor or designee to the appropriate grade level, and made available by the Chancellor or designee for use by the appointing power. Promotion actions will be in accordance with affirmative action guidelines and objectives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

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§ 42725. Reassignment.

The appointing power may assign a Management Personnel Plan employee to different duties in the same position or may reassign a Management Personnel Plan employee to a different position either within or outside of the grade level or the Plan when the appointing power determines that such assignment or reassignment is in the best interests of The California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

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§ 42726. Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave.

(a) Holidays. A Management Personnel Plan employee shall be entitled to holidays as provided in Section 42920 of this Subchapter 7.

(b) Vacation. A Management Personnel Plan employee shall accumulate vacation at a rate of 2 days per qualifying pay period and may accumulate vacation in an amount not to exceed 384 working hours for 10 or less years of qualifying service and 440 working hours for more than 10 years of qualifying service as provided in Sections 42902 and 42909, respectively, of this Subchapter 7. Any vacation which the appointing power allows to accumulate beyond the maximum shall be taken in the first quarter of the next calendar year. Vacation shall be taken as directed or authorized by the appointing power and shall be scheduled by mutual agreement whenever possible.

(c) Sick Leave. A Management Personnel Plan employee shall accumulate 8 hours of credit for sick leave with pay following completion of one month of continuous service. Thereafter for each additional calendar month of service, one day of credit for sick leave with pay shall be allowed. Sick leave may be accumulated without limit. Each Management Personnel Plan employee may be required by the appointing power to provide proof satisfactory to the appointing power of the necessity of taking sick leave.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

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§ 42727. Professional Development.

(a) Professional development, maintenance of currency in the field, and professional improvement are normal requirements for retention and advancement in a position in the Management Personnel Plan. Each Management Personnel Plan employee is responsible to maintain currency in the field and to develop and improve management or supervisory skills whether at California State University or personal expense.

(b) A Management Personnel Plan employee may participate in programs and activities determined by the appointing power to develop, update or improve the employee's management or supervisory skills. The programs and activities may include professional leaves, administrative exchanges, academic coursework, and seminars. A Management Personnel Plan employee may participate in a program or activity only after the employee's participation has been approved by the appointing power and only to the extent that funds are available for this purpose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

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§ 42728. Reconsideration.

The Chancellor or the President, as appropriate, may prescribe an informal means of hearing complaints from Management Personnel Plan employees who serve in the Headquarters Office or at a campus of The California State University. The informal procedures so prescribed shall be the exclusive administrative remedy available to a Management Personnel Plan employee to address employee complaints or to seek reconsideration of any personnel decision allegedly adverse to the interests of the employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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§ 42729. Paid Administrative Leave.

A Management Personnel Plan employee may be granted or placed on paid administrative leave by the President at a campus, or the Chancellor at the Chancellor's Office, under either of the following circumstances:

(a) Up to sixty (60) calendar days of paid administrative leave for reasons related to (1) the safety or health of employees, (2) the prevention of the disruption of programs and/or operations, (3) an investigation of alleged misconduct by the employee or the employee's significant job performance issues or, (4) the best interest of the University. Such leave may be extended by the President or the Chancellor for up to an additional sixty (60) calendar days in extraordinary circumstances deemed by the President or the Chancellor to warrant such an extension; or

(b) Up to six (6) months of paid administrative leave to develop, update or improve the employee's management or supervisory skills as part of a program or activity described in § 42727 (Professional Development), or to prepare an administrator with retreat rights to a faculty position to assume faculty responsibilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 et seq. and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 et seq. and 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-14-2008; operative 10-14-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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§ 42723. Employment Status.

(a) A Management Personnel Plan employee serves at the will of the campus President or the Chancellor, as appropriate. A Management Personnel Plan employee shall not serve a probationary period and shall not receive permanent status.

(b) Athletic personnel who are appointed to positions in the Management Personnel Plan may be given appointments for a definite term. Any such appointment must be in writing and contain the initial date of appointment, the date on which the appointment expires, and a statement that the appointment may be terminated by the appointing authority at any time on terms set forth in the appointment document.

(c) A Management Personnel Plan employee who had permanent status in a class prior to January 1, 1984 shall retain permanent status in the class despite inclusion as a Management Personnel Plan employee. A Management Personnel Plan employee who prior to January 1, 1984 was serving a probationary period may be awarded permanent status by the appointing power upon the successful conclusion of the probationary period. Upon acquisition of permanent status such an employee shall retain permanent status in the same manner as an employee who has permanent status prior to January 1, 1984.

(d) A Management Personnel Plan employee who retains permanent status under subdivision (c) and who is placed in or promoted to a position under the Management Personnel Plan shall retain retreat rights as described in this subdivision (d) to the former class in which permanent status is held. Should the appointing power terminate the Management Personnel Plan employee's service in a Management Personnel Plan position, the employee shall have the right to return to the former class in which permanent status is held at the salary last received in the permanent class.

(e) With respect to employees who were hired on or after January 1, 1984, the President or Chancellor, as appropriate, shall give a Management Personnel Plan employee, with the exception of athletic personnel appointed to definite terms under (b) above, notice of termination at least three months prior to the employee's separation date or shall give a Management Personnel Plan employee, with the exception of athletic personnel appointed to definite terms under (b) above, corresponding salary in lieu of notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 5-19-2000; operative 5-19-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

2. New subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (d) and (e) filed 11-6-2008; operative 11-6-2008 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2008, No. 45).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (e) filed 7-11-2023; operative 7-11-2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 28).

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§ 42740. Outside Employment--Management and Executive Employees.

Management Personnel Plan and executive employees shall be required to report outside employment for the identification of and to preclude any conflict of commitment. The Chancellor is resposible for implementing this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2.3 (section 42740) and section filed 2-7-2013; operative 2-7-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2013, No. 6).

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§ 42750. Policy.

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees, that the rights and benefits of faculty at a campus be fully protected upon the campus's conversion to quarter system year-round operations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89080-89084, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2.5 (Sections 42750 through 42754) filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42751. Establishment of Period of Four Consecutive Quarters During Which Three Quarters Academic Year of Service Is Performed.

Academic year employees will be appointed for an academic year composed of any three quarters out of four consecutive quarters. On campuses on quarter system year-round operations the period of four consecutive quarters within which an academic year employee serves shall begin with the quarter to which the employee is appointed. For continuing academic year employees, upon conversion of the campus to quarter system year-round operations, the period of four consecutive quarters shall begin with the fall quarter, provided, however, that continuing academic year employees who prior to conversion of their campus to quarter system year-round operations had served full time for the immediately preceding two semesters or three quarters, as the case may be, shall be considered to have served a full academic year for purposes of Section 42754.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42752. Assignment to Academic Quarters.

(a) The initial assignment pattern of the three quarters constituting the academic year of an academic year employee during his or her first academic year shall be established in advance of the employee's appointment, and stated in the employer's appointment or assignment letter.

(b) Following the initial academic year of service of a newly appointed academic year employee, and, for a continuing academic year employee upon the conversion of his or her campus to quarter system year-round operations, and thereafter, assignment and reassignment of patterns of the three quarters constituting the employee's academic year, and the time which a compensating quarter off may be taken pursuant to Section 42754, subdivision (e)(2), will be considered in light of the needs of the academic employee and the needs of the department, and mutually agreed at the department, division, or school level, as the campus shall determine. If such agreement is not reached at the level or levels selected by the campus for such determinations, the final decision will be made by the president, consistent with the resolutions of the Board of Trustees applicable to quarter system year-round operations.

(c) Assignment of an academic year employee to academic quarters pursuant to subdivision (b) of this Section shall be determined at as early a date as is feasible, but in any event, at least one full quarter, or in the case of a campus converting from a semester system to quarter system year-round operations, one full semester, in advance of the beginning of the next succeeding academic year, unless the employee consents to a later determination. No such assignment may be made more than three years in advance of the beginning of the academic year to which it relates. Assignments pursuant to this Article are without reference to decisions on appointment, retention and tenure, which decisions shall continue to be governed by Articles 2 and 13 of this Subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89080-89084, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42753. Teaching Assignments.

(a) The pattern of instruction for full-time academic year employees at campuses on quarter system year-round operations shall be three quarters of four consecutive quarters, the fourth quarter of which shall be vacation except as otherwise provided in Section 42901, subdivision (b).

(b) The teaching assignment for academic year employees at campuses on quarter system year-round operations, shall be no greater than it is for such employees at campuses not on quarter system year-round operations. Because of variation in course offerings during any particular quarter, a teaching assignment for a faculty member may vary from quarter to quarter and from academic year to academic year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89080-89084, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42754. Teaching an Extra Quarter Assignment.

(a) As used in this Section, the term “extra quarter assignment” means an assignment given to an academic employee to teach full-time or part-time within the employee's four quarter period, a quarter other than one of the quarters which comprise the employee's academic year.

(b) In exceptional instances when the needs of the campus require it, an academic year employee may teach an extra quarter assignment. The employee will not, as a general policy, teach more than six consecutive quarters, and, subject to the exception in subdivision (e)(1), shall not teach more than the equivalent of seven consecutive full-time quarters in the California State University.

(c) No academic year employee shall teach an extra quarter assignment unless the employee agrees to do so.

(d) When an academic year employee teaches an extra quarter assignment, the employee may elect whether the work shall be for extra compensation or for a quarter off at a later date. Service for a quarter off at a later date must be full time for the entire quarter. The employee shall make the election by notifying the campus in the form and in the manner and by the time prescribed by the president.

(e) An academic year employee may teach extra quarter assignments either for extra compensation or for a compensating quarter off at a later date provided that:

(1) For extra compensation--the employee's teaching, including teaching pursuant to this subdivision (e), shall not exceed the equivalent of one quarter for extra compensation nor more than the equivalent of ten quarters during any triad. An exception may be granted by the campus president if an eleventh quarter assignment is essential to the offering of required instruction. No service credit for tenure, retirement, sabbatical leave, sick leave, or seniority, will be earned during this extra quarter; and

(2) For a compensating quarter off at a later date--the employee's teaching, including teaching pursuant to this subdivision (e), subject to the exception in subdivision (e)(1), shall not exceed the equivalent of ten quarters during any triad. Such compensating quarter off will normally be taken during the employee's next succeeding academic year, but may, with the approval of the campus president or designee, be taken at a later time within 36 months of the completion of the extra quarter of service. No service credit for tenure, retirement, sabbatical leave, sick leave or seniority shall accrue during the period of the extra quarter assignment, but shall accrue with respect to the paid time taken as a compensating quarter off, in the same manner as though the employee had taught during the period of such compensating time off rather than during the period of the extra quarter assignment.

(f) As used in this article, the terms “teach” and “teaching” shall include service during a period of sabbatical leave taken pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 43000) and service while on a special leave for research or creative activity, taken pursuant to Article 5.1 (commencing with Section 43050).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-25-67 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 67, No. 21).

2. Certificate of Compliance--Section 11422.1, Gov. Code, filed 9-11-67 (Register 67, No. 37).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).

5. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

6. Editorial correction of subsections (b) and (e) filed 2-23-83 (Register 83, No. 9).

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§ 42755. Special Rule Applicable in Cases of Part-Time Service During Summer Quarters of 1966 and 1967. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

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§ 42760. Special Rule Applicable to Campuses Phasing out of Quarter System Year-Round Operations.

(a) The provisions of this section shall be applicable upon the determination by the Chancellor, in consultation with the president of the campus concerned, that it is necessary to phase out quarter system year-round operations at that campus for reasons of lack of financial support, Board of Trustee policy, or both.

(b) Upon a determination pursuant to subdivision (a) with respect to a particular campus, the president of that campus may authorize the waiver of any of the provisions of this Article (commencing with Section 42750) other than the obligation of the campus to compensate a faculty member for an extra quarter assignment and the provisions of subdivision (c) of Section 42754, but only if such waiver is determined to be necessary in a particular case in order to phase out quarter system year-round operations.

(c) Actions of a campus president pursuant to this section shall also be in conformance with such policy resolutions of the Board of Trustees as may be adopted, and with all other applicable requirements of law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 8030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89080-89084, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 1).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42770. Policy.

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees that the rights and benefits of librarians who elect to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Education Code Section 89518 and Section 42771 of this Article shall be fully protected except for those rights and benefits based on compensation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2.7 (Sections 42770-42777) filed 4-2-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 14).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42771. Right of Election.

Any librarian employed on a twelve-month basis in a fiscal year may elect to be employed for one or more fiscal years on a ten-month basis. Once a notice of election has been filed for more than one fiscal year, the librarian with the consent of the president or designee, may reduce by one or more fiscal years the number of periods of ten-month service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42772. Notice of Election.

Any librarian who intends to exercise a right of election pursuant to this Article shall notify the President or his or her designee in writing of such intent at least six months prior to the proposed effective date of the appointment to a ten-month position. The President or his or her designee may waive any or all of this required notice when, in his or her judgment, it would not disrupt the orderly functioning of the library.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42773. Compensation.

A librarian electing to be employed on a ten-month basis in one or more fiscal years shall have his or her compensation reduced for any such fiscal year in the same proportion as the compensation of instructional academic employees whose fiscal year employment basis is changed from a twelve-month basis to a ten-month basis. The ten-month salary shall be paid in twelve equal installments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42774. Determination of Period of Service.

A librarian electing to be employed on a ten-month basis in a fiscal year must take two consecutive months off and those two months must be within the same fiscal year.

(a) For librarians with less than one full-time year of service or the equivalent, the two consecutive months off shall follow ten consecutive months of full-time service within the same fiscal year.

(b) For librarians with one or more years of full-time service or the equivalent, the two months off may be any consecutive two-month period within the same fiscal year period. In the event a librarian who has taken two months off prior to completing ten months of service in a fiscal year fails to complete ten months of service in that fiscal year; he or she shall reimburse the campus for all salary paid but not earned for that fiscal year. This obligation shall be exonerated if the failure of the employee to render such service is caused by his or her death or physical or mental disability.

(c) For librarians with one or more years of full-time service or the equivalent the librarian's selection of the particular two months off to be taken will normally be approved unless it is determined by the President or his or her designee that the library operations will be impaired. Should this occur, the President or his or her designee shall designate two or more alternate periods of two months from which the librarian will select two months off consistent with the requirements in (b) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42775. Delegation.

The Chancellor shall establish and may from time to time revise provisions for the administration of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42776. Definition.

For purposes of this Article, “librarian” includes all persons serving in professional librarian classes in the academic closely related category except librarians serving in academic-administrative assignments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42777. Effective Date of Appointments to Ten-Month Positions.

Appointments made pursuant to Section 42771 of this Article shall be effective at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42701. Consultative Procedure.

It is the policy of the Trustees that faculty be consulted on academic personnel matters. Each campus shall develop campus-wide procedures whereby only members of the faculty who are tenured, and such department chairmen and academic administrators as the campus procedures shall provide, may participate at any level of consideration in the deliberations or vote on recommendations relating to appointment, retention, tenure or promotion of faculty. The procedures shall provide that those making such recommendations should consider information from other faculty members and any other source, including, but not limited to students. The campus-wide procedures shall be consonant with the regulations, policies and procedures of the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor and shall be approved by the president.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 7-27-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 1.

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42702. Appointments.

Appointments shall be made as follows:

(a) All appointments shall be based solely on ability and fitness for the position to be filled.

(b) Persons whose names are on reemployment lists shall be offered reemployment in their previous classification before others are considered in filling vacancies and shall be given consideration appropriate to their qualifications for other available positions.

(c) Persons in nonacademic, administrative, or Management Personnel Plan positions accept and hold employment in a classification subject to assignment and reassignment to any position in that classification or other classifications appropriate to their qualifications and performance on a campus or in the Office of the Chancellor.

(d) The president of each campus or designee, using the consultative procedures established pursuant to section 42701 shall:

(1) Make all appointments of academic employees.

(2) Award or deny tenure to probationary academic employees.

(3) Make all promotions of academic employees. Only tenured faculty or those selected for the simultaneous award of tenure may be promoted to the ranks of associate professor or professor.

(e) Decisions made pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (d)(3) of this section may be appealed to the Chancellor by the employee affected thereby.

(f) The president of each campus or designee, after consultation with representatives of the faculty senate or council, shall make all appointments to the positions of vice president and dean.

(g) The president of each campus or designee, subject to the approval of the Chancellor, shall reassign individuals serving in administrative positions to academic-administrative assignments.

(h) The president of each campus shall use the classes of positions established by the Trustees as being in the “closely related” academic area as guides in placing individual positions in that area.

(i) The president of each campus or designee shall make all appointments of administrative, nonacademic, and Management Personnel Plan employees.

(j) The Chancellor or designee

(1) shall make all appointments of employees in the Office of the Chancellor, except for vice chancellors,

(2) shall recommend to the Trustees the appointment of vice chancellors,

(3) shall make all appointments of acting presidents and,

(4) shall recommend to the Trustees two or more candidates for the presidency of a campus after receiving and considering recommendations from any source, including interested faculty.

(k) The Chancellor or designee:

(1) May review decisions made pursuant to subdivision (d) of this section at the instance of tenured members of the faculty involved in recommendations to the president or designee provided by section 42701.

(2) May review any action carried out under the provisions of article 2 or assume complete jurisdiction therein when the Chancellor determines such action to be necessary.

(l) The Trustees:

(1) Shall appoint the Chancellor, vice chancellors, upon recommendation of the Chancellor, the general counsel, and presidents other than acting presidents.

(2) May of their own motion, review any action carried out under the provisions of article 2 or assume complete jurisdiction therein when they determine such action to be necessary and may to the extent they deem advisable delegate their authority to the Faculty and Staff Affairs Committee.

(m) All appointments shall be made, and other budgetary, appointment, and classification forms shall be submitted, in accordance with procedures and forms established by the Chancellor or other lawful authority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 31.

2. Amendment of subsection (k) and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsections (c) and (i) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

5. Amendment of subsection (l) filed 5-24-91; operative 6-23-91 (Register 91, No. 27).

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§ 42703. Terms of Appointment.

(a) The terms of appointment of nonacademic employees are provided in article 2 of chapter 5, division 8, part 55 of the Education Code. Nonacademic employees when the workload requires may be appointed on a temporary basis for not to exceed 10 months.

(b) Academic year employees shall be appointed initially for one academic year and thereafter in accordance with article 13 of this subchapter. Initial and subsequent appointments of academic year employees at campuses on quarter system year-round operations, shall also conform to article 2.5 of this subchapter. Temporary academic employees may be appointed for a shorter period.

(c) 12-month academic employees shall be appointed initially for one year and thereafter in accordance with article 13 of this subchapter.

(d) 10-month academic and other 10-month employees shall be appointed initially for 10 months and thereafter in accordance with article 13 and article 14, respectively, of this subchapter. For 10-month academic employees at campuses on quarter system year-round operations the beginning and ending dates of the 10-month period of service will be established at the time of appointment.

(e) Administrative employees shall be appointed initially for one year and thereafter in accordance with article 14 of this subchapter. Administrative employees when the workload requires may be appointed on a temporary basis for not to exceed ten months.

(f) Management Personnel Plan employees are appointed in accordance with article 2.2 of this subchapter.

(g) Executive employees shall not acquire tenure in executive positions. The chancellor, general counsel, and the campus presidents serve in their positions at the pleasure of the trustees. The vice chancellors serve in their positions at the pleasure of the chancellor who shall consult with the trustees prior to taking action to terminate a vice chancellor.

(h) Persons who are appointed to positions which are fully or partially funded from sources other than the California State University, where such funding is in support of a program of work relief or work training for the utilization of the unemployed or the under-employed, shall not receive credit toward tenure or permanent status while serving in such positions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (g) filed 5-24-91; operative 6-23-91 (Register 91, No. 27).

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§ 42704. Designation of Teaching Areas.

The President or designee of each campus, after appropriate consultation with department, division or school faculty, shall designate teaching service areas at the campus. The President or designee shall, after consultation with the academic teaching employee involved and with the members of each teaching service area involved, assign each campus academic teaching employee to one primary teaching service area and may assign each campus academic teaching employee to one or more secondary teaching service areas, as appropriate. Each teaching service area shall be designated so as to represent distinct curricular subdivisions and reflect discrete faculty competencies. The President or designee of each campus, after appropriate consultation as provided above, shall, at intervals of no more than five years, review and, as necessary, amend the designations of teaching service areas and the assignments of academic teaching employees to them to reflect changes in subject matter fields and specialized curriculums offered at the campus. Records shall be maintained by the campus of all such determinations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 12-23-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 52).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42705. Chancellor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Refiled 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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§ 42711. Faculty.

The faculty of each campus shall consist of specialists qualified to give the instruction in each authorized curriculum. The doctorate or equivalent attainment shall be the desirable qualification for appointment to a campus faculty position. Equivalent attainments may be accepted:

(a) In those fields where the doctorate is not common, and

(b) In vocational fields where experience may be substituted for academic training.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42712. Other Employees.

Employees not included in Section 42711 shall be qualified to perform skillfully the duties of the respective positions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Refiled 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter. (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42713. Work Assignments.

Each employee of the California State University shall be assigned to perform the duties included in the specifications of his or her position. Each full-time nonexempt employee normally shall work 40 hours a week and each part-time nonexempt employee a proportionate amount of time based on his or her assignment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89502, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-7-2002; operative 1-7-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 2).

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§ 42714. Grievance Procedures for Academic Personnel. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

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§ 42715. Pilot Modified College Year Program.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter 1, California State College, Stanislaus, is authorized to initiate and implement a pilot modified college year program, effective with the fall semester of 1973, pursuant to such administrative provisions as the Chancellor or his designee may establish for that purpose, which provisions are hereby authorized. The pilot program shall be for five college years, with annual evaluation. The modified college year may be composed of other than existing semester or quarter terms, but must be of a duration approved by the Chancellor or his designee.

The provisions adopted by the Chancellor or his designee shall provide that the teaching assignment for academic employees and the salary, sabbatical leave, sick leave and other employee benefits for the college year, shall be comparable to teaching assignments and benefits provided other employees of The California State University. Because of variations in the program during any particular term, it should be recognized that a teaching assignment for a given faculty member may vary from term to term during the course of the college year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-19-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 29).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42850. Purpose.

It is the purpose of the Board of Trustees in adopting this Article, to implement the authority of the Board to afford employees of the California State University an opportunity to participate in a retirement benefit program which satisfies the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Section 403(b) as amended. Generally, participation in this program will involve a reduction in the salary of each participating employee in an agreed amount. The amount reduced will be applied as a contribution to a qualified 403(b) plan on behalf of such employee.

The Board of Trustees does not necessarily recommend that any individual employee participate in the retirement benefit program authorized by this Article. Rather, the Board is of the view that the decision on whether or not to participate is personal to each employee, who must personally consider and determine the relative merits of the retirement benefit program and its alternatives. The Board is not responsible for and does not warrant any particular tax consequence to employees who elect to participate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 8950, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 18.

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42851. Qualified 403(b) Plan Contracts.

Qualified 403(b) plan contributions purchased on behalf of employees of the California State University pursuant to this Article shall satisfy the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) as well as California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 17512. The accuracy of all computations, including but not limited to the amount of exclusion allowance, includable compensation, and years of service pursuant to the cited codes shall be the responsibility of the individual employee, or, should the insurance, annuity, or pension plan company undertake such commitment, of the company which provides the qualified 403(b) plan, or both the employee and the company. Such computations shall not be the responsibility of the State of California, the Board of Trustees, nor of any officer or employee of the California State University assigned any duties in connection with the administration of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89505, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42852. Eligible Participation.

Any full-time employee, or part-time employee who otherwise qualifies under federal and state tax law and who is participating in the worktime reduction program authorized by Articles 6.3 or 6.4, of the California State University is eligible to participate in the retirement benefit program authorized by this Article, so long as that employee continues to serve on a full-time basis or, for employees in the worktime reduction program, on a part-time basis under that program. Salary earned for special session and extension appointments on less than an annual basis shall not be subject to salary reduction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89505, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 12-10-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No 50).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42853. Administration and Implementation.

In order to carry out the provisions and policy of this Article, the Chancellor or designee is authorized in the name of the Board of Trustees to:

(a) Enter into agreements with any employee of the California State University, subject to Section 42852, for the reduction of the employee's salary and for application of the funds realized by such reduction as contributions to a qualified 403(b) plan on behalf of the employee. The agreements shall contain such other provisions as the Chancellor deems necessary or appropriate in order to carry out the purposes of this Article.

(b) Reduce the salary of any employee with whom an agreement is entered pursuant to this Section, in the amount provided in the agreement with the employee.

(c) Contribute an amount equal to the reduction in salary to a qualified 403(b) plan on behalf of any employee with whom an agreement is entered pursuant to this Section, from such qualified 403(b) plan provider as the employee shall select from among those designated for the purpose by the Chancellor or designee. The qualified 403(b) plan contract shall be nontransferable and nonforfeitable, except for failure to pay future premiums.

(d) Do all other acts deemed by the Chancellor or designee to be necessary or appropriate in order to carry out the purposes of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89505, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42854. Qualified 403(b) Plan.

As used in this Article, “qualified 403(b) plan” means investment programs, including annuities and custodial accounts, which qualify for the benefits provided in United States Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b), and California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17502.5 and 17512 as they may be from time to time amended, and regulations issued thereunder.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89505, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42800. Fixing of College Year, Semesters, Quarters, and Academic Holidays.

The President of each campus shall annually for pay plan purposes:

(a) Fix, and publish in the annual bulletin of the campus after consultation with the faculty council or senate, the beginning and ending dates for each of the following:

(1) The college year.

(2) The semesters or quarters, as the case may be.

(b) Fix, and publish in the annual bulletin of the campus all college academic holidays.

(c) Fix for the college year, with the approval of the Chancellor, the pay periods for academic year employees of the campus, hereinafter called academic pay periods. The first academic pay period of a semester or quarter may include up to 45 calendar days.

(d) Certify to the Chancellor and to the State Controller prior to the beginning of each college year of the campus:

(1) The academic pay periods of the campus for the year.

(2) The number of academic workdays in the college year and in each of the semesters or in each of the quarters of the campus, as fixed and published in the annual bulletin or as changed by the President with the approval of the Chancellor subsequent to such publication. Unless an academic holiday falls thereon, each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the college year, semester, or quarter, as the case may be, is an academic workday therein, regardless of whether or not any such day is a legal holiday enumerated in Section 42920 of this Subchapter.

(e) Certify separately the college year, the academic pay periods, the number of academic workdays, and academic holidays for the laboratory demonstration elementary school whenever they differ from those of the campus; whenever the terms “college year,” “academic pay period,” “academic day,” and “academic holiday” are hereinafter used in this Article, they shall refer to the facts so separately certified in any instance involving the pay plan of an academic year employee performing services in the campus laboratory demonstration school as an elementary teacher, principal, or supervisor. This certification shall be used only for the purpose of determining payments of salary to laboratory demonstration elementary school teachers, supervisors, and principals.

(f) Certify separately the college year, the semesters, the quarters, the academic pay periods, the number of academic workdays, and academic holidays for an off-campus center whenever they differ from those of the campus; whenever the terms “college year,” “semesters,” “academic pay period,” “academic day,” and “academic holiday” are hereinafter used in this article, they shall refer to the facts so separately certified in any instance involving the pay plan of an academic year employee performing services in an off-campus center.

(g) Submit a revised certification:

(1) When the President with the written approval of the Chancellor makes a change after the beginning of the college year in the college year, any semester, any quarter, or any academic holiday.

(2) When a change occurs in the college year or any semester of the laboratory demonstration elementary school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (d)(2) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 75, No. 25.

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (d)(2) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-31-95; operative 9-30-95 (Register 95, No. 35).

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§ 42801. Classification of Employees for Pay Plan Purposes.

For pay plan purposes, the following classes of employees are established:

(a) Academic year employee--a person employed to render service for an academic year, for a semester only, or for one or two quarters only.

(b) Ten-month academic (including librarians electing to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Article 2.7 of this Subchapter) or other ten-month employee--a person employed in a position to render service on an annual or fiscal year salary basis on state workdays as defined in State Board of Control regulations or on days in lieu thereof during a ten-month period which position has a specified number of days of vacation allowed for each month of service. Ten-month academic employees (including librarians electing to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Article 2.7 of this Subchapter) shall have the beginning and ending dates of the period of service established at the time of appointment.

(c) Twelve-month academic employee or other twelve-month employee--a person employed in a position to render service on an annual salary basis on state workdays as defined in State Board of Control regulations or on days in lieu thereof, during a 12-month period, which position has a specified number of days of vacation allowed for each month of service.

(d) Substitute instructional faculty--a person employed for a limited period to perform the duties of a regular teacher or instructor who is absent from duty and whose payroll title is Substitute Instructional Faculty.

(e) Special session academic employee--a person employed for special session work on an academic credit unit, or equivalent, basis.

(f) Extension instructional faculty--a person employed to teach extension classes.

(g) Music studio instructional faculty--a person employed on a unit of work basis.

(h) Student assistant--an employee with payroll title of student assistant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 6-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 25).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42802. Effective Date of Initial Appointment.

The effective date of the initial appointment of an employee shall be as follows:

(a) When the appointment is as an academic year employee who reports for duty at the beginning of a semester or quarter, the first day of the academic pay period during which the semester or quarter begins.

(b) When the appointment is as a ten-month academic employee (including librarians electing to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Article 2.7 of this Subchapter), the beginning of the pay period in which the ten-month appointment begins provided, however, that such an employee may be appointed on a temporary basis during the period between the end of one ten-month assignment and the beginning of the next.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the date of initial appointment to a position shall be the date the employee reports for duty.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89518, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 6-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 25).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42803. Pay Plan for California State University Employees. Amount and Dates of Payment.

Subject to the provisions of Sections 42804 and 42805 employees of the California State University shall be paid in the amounts and on the dates specified in this section.

(a) Definition: As used in this section, the term “annual salary for an academic year” means twelve times the monthly salary rate indicated in the salary scales established for academic year personnel or the fractional equivalent thereof in the case of part-time employees.

(b) Academic Year Employee.

(1) Amount and Dates of Pay for Entire Academic Year. An academic year employee who completes all the service required for three quarters or two semesters shall be paid for such service his or her annual salary for an academic year adjusted for changes in salary rates, and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments, in twelve consecutive installments payable on state pay days covering the period of twelve months beginning with the effective date of his or her appointment; provided that adjustments for changes in salary rates may not be made applicable to the vacation period of an academic year employee subsequent to the conclusion of his or her academic year unless that employee has been reappointed or has retired or is retiring within 120 days of the end of the academic year, pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement Law or the State Teachers' Retirement Law. The first installment shall be paid on the first state pay day following the conclusion of the first academic pay period as determined pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 42800 and shall be the amount of his or her established monthly salary equivalent for the position. If such employee separates from the position following the completion of his or her assigned duties in the position but prior to the end of the twelve-month period, he or she may on separation be paid as a final settlement the unpaid balance of the salary due him or her.

(2) Amount of Pay for Semester. An academic year employee who completes all the service required for an entire semester shall for that service be paid one-half of his or her annual salary for an academic year, in six monthly installments, adjusted for changes in salary rates and time base of the period covered by such adjustment. Adjustments for changes in salary rates that are effective subsequent to the completion of an academic year employee's required service may not be made applicable to the vacation period of an academic year employee unless that employee has been reappointed or has retired or is retiring within 120 days of the end of his or her required service, pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement Law or the State Teachers' Retirement Law.

(3) Amount of Pay for Quarter. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an academic year employee who completes all the service required for an entire quarter shall for that service be paid one-third of his or her annual salary for an academic year, in four monthly installments, adjusted for changes in salary rate and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments. Adjustments for changes in salary rates that are effective subsequent to the completion of an academic year employee's required service may not be made applicable to the vacation period of an academic year employee unless that employee has been reappointed or has retired or is retiring within 120 days of the end of his or her required service pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement Law or the State Teachers' Retirement Law.

(4) Date of Payments for Service for Semester or Quarter.

(A) An academic year employee who is appointed to serve for one semester only or for one or two quarters only shall be paid in installments payable on state pay days covering the six-month period where appointment is for one semester, or the four-month or eight-month period, as the case may be, where the appointment is for one or two quarters, beginning on the effective date of his or her appointment. The first installment shall be paid on the first state pay day following the conclusion of the first academic pay period as determined pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 42800 and shall be the amount of his or her established monthly salary equivalent for the position.

(B) If any employee described in subparagraph (A) hereof separates from the position following the completion of his or her assigned duties in the position but prior to the end of the six-month, four-month, or eight-month period, whichever is applicable, he or she may on separation be paid as a final settlement the unpaid balance of the salary due him or her, such balance to be computed by taking into account changes, if any, in the salary rate and time base. Adjustment for changes in salary rates that are effective subsequent to the completion of an academic year employee's required service may not be made applicable to the vacation period unless that employee has been reappointed or has retired or is retiring within 120 days of the end of his or her required service, pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement Law or the State Teachers' Retirement Law.

(5) Academic Year Employee Serving in an Extra Quarter Assignment. An academic year employee appointed to serve an extra quarter assignment for compensation pursuant to Section 42754, subdivision (e)(1) shall be paid for such service in three monthly installments at the regular compensation. Such salary payments shall be in addition to any salary due him or her for service as an academic year employee.

(6) Academic Year Employee Serving in an Extra Quarter Assignment Without Compensation. An academic year employee serving full-time in an extra quarter assignment without compensation, pursuant to Section 42754, subdivision (e)(2) shall be entitled to a compensatory quarter off at a later date with regular compensation and benefits applicable at that time.

(c) Ten-month Employees (including librarians electing to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Article 2.7 of this Subchapter).

A ten-month employee (including librarians electing to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Article 2.7 of this Subchapter) who completes all service required for the ten-month period shall for such service be paid his or her regular annual salary in twelve consecutive installments payable on state pay days. If he or she serves at any one campus in the same class or class series in excess of ten-months during that employee's established year (a twelve-month period), he or she shall for such excess service be paid at the monthly rate of one-tenth of his or her annual salary or the fractional equivalent thereof in case of part-time service, adjusted for changes in salary rate and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments. If he or she has accumulated during the ten-month period vacation which he or she was unable to take because of his or her assigned duties, he or she may, at the discretion of the President, be paid for such vacation at the monthly rate of one-tenth of his or her regular annual salary adjusted for changes in salary rates; provided that adjustments for changes in salary rates may not be made applicable to the vacation period of a ten-month employee subsequent to the conclusion of his or her year of service unless that employee has been reappointed or has retired or is retiring within 120 days of the end of his or her year of service, pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement Law or the State Teachers' Retirement Law. Pay for excess service and vacation shall be in addition to any salary due for service during the regular ten-month period, but the total pay for excess service and for accumulated vacation paid in addition to his or her regular annual salary shall not exceed an amount equal to two-tenths of his or her regular annual salary.

(d) Ten-month Employees paid under a 10-12 Pay Plan. A ten-month employee paid under a 10-12 pay plan, who completes all service required for the designated ten-month period, shall for such service be paid his or her regular annual salary, adjusted for changes in salary rates and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments, in twelve consecutive installments payable on state pay days. The first installment shall be paid on the first state pay day following the effective date of the appointment. If the employee serves at any one campus in the same class or class series in excess of ten months out of the twelve months covered by the employee's assignment, payment for such excess service shall be at the monthly rate of one-tenth of the annual salary or the fractional equivalent thereof, in case of part-time service, adjusted for changes in salary rate and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments. Credit for vacation with pay accumulated during the ten-month period which the employee was unable to take because of assigned duties, may, at the discretion of the President, be paid at the monthly rate of one tenth of his or her regular annual salary adjusted for changes in salary rates. Pay for excess service and vacation shall be in addition to any salary due for service during the regular ten-month period, but the total pay for excess service and for accumulated vacation shall not exceed an amount equal to two-tenths of his or her regular salary.

(e) Eleven-month Employees paid under an 11-12 Pay Plan. An eleven-month employee paid under an 11-12 pay plan, who completes all service required for the designated eleven-month period, shall for such service be paid his or her regular annual salary, adjusted for charges in salary rates and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments, in twelve consecutive installments payable on state pay days. The first installment shall be paid on the first state pay day following the effective date of the appointment. If the employee serves at any one campus in the same class or class series in excess of eleven months out of the twelve covered by the employee's assignment, payment for such excess service shall be at the monthly rate of one-eleventh of the annual salary or the fractional equivalent thereof, in case of part-time service, adjusted for changes in salary rate and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments. Credit for vacation with pay accumulated during the eleven-month period which the employee was unable to take because of assigned duties, may, at the discretion of the president, be paid at the monthly rate of one-eleventh of his or her regular annual salary adjusted for changes in salary rates. Pay for excess service and vacation shall be in addition to any salary due for service during the regular eleven-month period, but the total pay for excess service and for accumulated vacation shall not exceed an amount equal to one-eleventh of his or her regular salary.

(f) Twelve-month Academic Employees and Other Employees. The pay plan for twelve-month academic employees and all employees other than those provided for in the foregoing provisions of this section shall be as follows:

(1) Payment shall be made on the scheduled pay day for the service performed during the previous pay period, and

(2) Payment shall be based on the employee's established monthly salary, per diem or hourly salary rate, adjusted for any changes in salary rates and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 75, No. 25.

2. Amendment filed 6-27-78; designated effective 81-78 (Register 78, No. 26).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)-(d) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

5. New subsection (e) and subsection redesignation filed 6-29-94; operative 7-29-94 (Register 94, No. 26).

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§ 42804. Interim Reduction in Pay Due to Noncompensable Absence.

(a) Academic Year Employee. If an academic year employee has any non-compensable absence, there shall be an interim reduction in pay at the end of the pay period in which the noncompensable absence occurred. This reduction shall be at the rate of one two-hundred-tenth of the employee's annual salary in effect during the pay period for each work day the employee was in a non-pay status. If such computation in any one pay period would result in zero or minus pay, the employee, shall be paid at the rate of one two-hundred-tenth of the annual salary for each day actually worked during that pay period.

(b) Ten-month Employees (including librarians electing to be employed on a ten-month basis pursuant to Article 2.7 of this Subchapter). If a ten-month employee has any noncompensable absence, there shall be an interim reduction in monthly pay at the end of the pay period in which the noncompensable absence occurred. This reduction shall be at the rate of one twenty-first in the case of a twenty-one day pay period and one twenty-second in the case of a twenty-two day pay period for each work day the employee was in a non-pay status.

(c) Ten-month Employees Paid Under a 10-12 Pay Plan. If a ten-month employee paid under a 10-12 pay plan has had a noncompensable absence, there shall be an interim reduction in pay at the end of the pay period in which the noncompensable absence occurred. That reduction shall be calculated as prescribed in subdivision (b) of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 6-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 25).

4. Amendment filed 6-27-78; designated effective 8-1-78 (Register 78, No. 26).

5. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

6. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 42805.5. Effective Date. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 6-27-78; designated effective 8-1-78 (Register 78, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42805. Settlement Payments.

(a) When and to whom paid. Any academic year employee and any ten-month employee paid under a 10-12 pay plan shall receive a settlement payment in the following events:

(1) If there has been an interim reduction in pay pursuant to Section 42804 due to a noncompensable absence, a settlement payment shall be required at the completion of the period of service, or upon termination of the assignment for any reason, whichever event occurs earlier.

(2) If the employee serves less than the complete period of service covered by the assignment, a settlement payment shall be required upon termination of the assignment for any reason.

(3) If the total time required for completion of the period of service is changed, a settlement payment shall be required upon completion of the period of service.

(4) If the employee is transferred to service in a position falling under a different period of service or pay plan, a settlement payment shall be required upon termination of service in the previous position.

(5) The settlement payment shall be made to the employee on the state pay day immediately following the date described in the foregoing subsections when the settlement payment is required.

(b) Academic Year Employee. When required, the amount of a settlement payment which shall be paid to an academic year employee shall be equal to the difference between the total salary earned and the total amount previously paid to the employee for the period of service.

Full pay shall be allowed for each semester or quarter for which all required service has been completed.

For each semester or quarter for which the employee served less than the complete period of service, the settlement payment shall be computed by determining the amount that bears the same ratio to one-half (for a semester) or one-third (for a quarter) of the employee's total annual salary, adjusted for any changes in salary rate and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments, as the total number of workdays served by the employee bears to the total number of workdays in the semester or quarter. The same computation shall be used if he total employment time required of an employee in an academic year position or positions is changed.

(c) Ten-Month Employee. When required, the amount of a settlement payment which shall be paid to a ten-month employee shall be equal to the difference between the total salary earned and the salary previously paid to the employee for the period of service. The total salary earned is that amount which bears the same ratio to his or her regular annual salary for the position, adjusted for any changes in salary rate and time base for the periods covered by such adjustments, as the number of workdays served bears to the total number of workdays in the ten-month period. The same computation shall be used if the total employment time required of an employee in a ten-month position or positions is changed.

(d) Ten-Month Employees Paid Under a 10-12 Pay Plan. When required, the amount of a settlement payment which shall be paid to ten-month employees serving in ten-month assignments under a 10-12 pay plan shall be computed in the same manner as prescribed in subdivision (c) of this section.

(e) Report to Controller. The final settlement payment shall be computed by the campus and notification of the amount due furnished to the Controller.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-30-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

4. Amendment filed 6-27-78; designated effective 8-1-78 (Register 78, No. 26).

5. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

6. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (d) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 42806. Certification by Employee.

(a) Notwithstanding any provision in this Chapter 1 to the contrary, whenever in the judgment of a campus president, it is necessary to do so in order to obtain accurate information for attendance and payroll reporting purposes, such president may require all employees in any attendance reporting unit the president may designate to certify the amount of time worked, including, in the case of academic employees, all class assignments which were met and conducted, and all class assignments which were not met and conducted, during each pay period. Except as otherwise provided in this section, this certification shall be a condition to payment for the particular pay period in the case of all employees in any attendance reporting unit so designated.

(b) The certification required by this section shall be in such form and detail as the president shall prescribe.

(c) The section shall not apply to vacation or settlement payments, or to payments on leaves of absence with pay pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of this Subchapter 7, or to payments on special leaves for research or creativity pursuant to Article 5.1 (commencing with Section 43050), of this Subchapter 7.

(d) The president may authorize exceptions to the requirements of this section in individual cases where owing to assignments out of California, illness or similar reasons, an undue hardship would otherwise result.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note, and repealer of subsection (e), filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42920. Holidays.

The Chancellor for the systemwide staff and the President for each campus shall be responsible for the administration of paid holidays for the employees under their supervision.

(a) The following holidays, when not occurring on a Saturday or Sunday, shall be observed on the days specified:

(1) January 1

(2) Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

(3) March 31 (Cesar Chavez Day)

(4) June 19 (Juneteenth)

(5) July 4

(6) First Monday in September (Labor Day)

(7) November 11 (Veterans Day)

(8) Thanksgiving Day

(9) December 25

(10) Any other day designated by the Governor of this state for a public fast or holiday.

(b) The following days are designated holidays which the Chancellor or President may reschedule to another day consistent with the needs of the campus or systemwide offices:

(1) Third Monday in February (President's Day)

(2) February 12 (Lincoln's Birthday)

(3) Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)

(4) September 9 (Admission Day)

(5) Second Monday in October (Columbus Day)

(6) Personal holiday, to be designated by each employee. The employee may be required to supply reasonable advance notice of intent to take the personal holiday.

(c) Any holiday which falls on a Saturday shall be observed on the preceding Friday and any holiday which falls on a Sunday shall be observed on the following Monday.

(d) On days when the campuses or systemwide office are observing holidays, particular employees may be required to work to perform necessary services.

(e) Notwithstanding the above provisions, the Chancellor shall have discretion to determine whether the holidays identified in this Article shall be paid or unpaid for non-represented, Management Personnel Plan and Executive employees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 4.1 (Section 42920) filed 12-1-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 49).

2. New subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 2-21-2001; operative 2-21-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2001, No. 15).

3. New subsection (a)(6), repealer of subsection (b)(6) and subsection renumbering filed 4-4-2006; operative 4-4-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2006, No. 15).

4. New subsection (e) and amendment of Note filed 7-21-2009; operative 7-21-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2009, No. 30).

5. Amendment filed 5-16-2023; operative 5-16-2023 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2023, No. 20).

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§ 42930. Purpose.

An employee who accrues vacation or sick leave credits may voluntarily donate either of those credits to another employee on the same campus, or, for employees in the Office of the Chancellor, to another employee in the Office of the Chancellor, for catastrophic leave for catastrophic illness or injury. An employee who accrues vacation or sick leave credits may voluntarily donate either of those credits to another employee within the California State University system to be used for catastrophic leave in the event of a natural disaster/state of emergency. To qualify for catastrophic leave for catastrophic illness or injury, the recipient employee shall have exhausted all accrued leave credits due to catastrophic illness or injury as defined in this Article. “Accrued leave credits” include credits for sick leave, vacation, personal holiday and compensating time off. To qualify for catastrophic leave for a natural disaster/state of emergency, the recipient employee whose principal residence has been affected by a declared natural disaster/state of emergency, as defined in Section 42931, shall have exhausted all accrued personal holiday credits and compensating time off, and have a balance of forty (40) hours or less in each accrued vacation credits and accrued sick leave credits.

The president of each campus, subject to the approval of the Chancellor, has the authority to make exceptions to the prescribed policy for the purpose of responding to other catastrophic occurrences of comparable impact and/or to expand the benefits of the prescribed policy when compelling and unusual circumstances exist.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 4.2 (sections 42930-42933) filed 5-5-92; operative 6-4-92 (Register 92, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 5-22-2019; operative 5-22-2019 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2019, No. 21).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 9-4-2019; operative 9-4-2019 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing (Register 2019, No. 36).

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§ 42931. Definition of Catastrophic Illness or Injury and Catastrophic Leave for a Natural Disaster/State of Emergency.

A catastrophic illness or injury is one which has totally incapacitated the employee from work. Catastrophic illness or injury may also include an incapacitated member of the employee's family, if this results in the employee's being required to take time off for an extended period of time in order to care for the family member and the employee has exhausted all of accrued vacation credits and all accrued sick leave credits which may be used for family care. Only donated vacation credits may be used for such family care catastrophic leave.

Catastrophic leave for a natural disaster/state of emergency is leave for an employee whose principal residence is located in a county where a state of emergency has been declared by the Governor, is unable to work due to the effect of the natural disaster/state of emergency on the recipient employee's principal residence, and who faces financial hardship because the employee has exhausted all accrued personal holiday credits and compensating time off, and has a balance of forty (40) hours or less in each accrued vacation credits and sick leave credits.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-92; operative 6-4-92 (Register 92, No. 19).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-22-2019; operative 5-22-2019 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2019, No. 21).

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§ 42932. Participation and Eligibility.

An employee, the employee's representative or the employee's family member shall request participation and provide appropriate verification as determined by the employee's appointing authority. The appointing authority shall determine eligibility to receive donations of vacation and sick leave credits based upon the definitions provided in this Article. An incapacitated employee may elect to defer a request to participate during a period of Industrial Disability Leave eligibility.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-92; operative 6-4-92 (Register 92, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 5-22-2019; operative 5-22-2019 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2019, No. 21).

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§ 42933. Donation.

(a) Only vacation and sick leave credits may be donated in increments of one hour or more. For catastrophic illness or injury, employees may donate a maximum of forty (40) hours of accrued leave credits per calendar year. For catastrophic leave for a natural disaster/state of emergency, there is no maximum limit that an employee can donate as long as the employee maintains a balance of forty (40) hours of vacation leave credits and forty (40) hours of sick leave credits per calendar year. Donations are irrevocable. Donated leave credits may be used to supplement Industrial Disability leave, Nonindustrial Disability Insurance or Temporary Disability payments upon the application for these benefit(s) by an eligible employee. The total amount of leave credits donated and used may not exceed an amount sufficient to ensure the continuance of the employee's regular monthly rate of compensation.

(b) The total donated leave credits an employee can receive shall normally not exceed an amount necessary to continue the employee for three calendar months calculated from the first day of catastrophic leave. The appointing authority may approve up to an additional three-month period in exceptional cases. The leave credits shall not be deemed donated until actually transferred by the appointing authority's recordkeeper to the record of the employee receiving leave credits. Such transfer shall be accomplished at the end of a pay period, and credits shall be transferred in the order of the dates actually pledged.

(c) For employees whose appointments have not been renewed, donated time may not be used beyond the emoployee's appointment expiration date in effect at the beginning of the disability for catastrophic leave for illness or injury or the date the employee begins catastrophic leave for a natural disaster/state of emergency.

(d) Unused donated leave credits may not be used to receive service credit following a service or disability retirement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-92; operative 6-4-92 (Register 92, No. 19).

2. Editorial correction of subsection (d) (Register 95, No. 47).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-28-2001; operative 11-28-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 4).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-30-2002; operative 9-30-2002. Submitted by OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2003, No. 1).

5. Amendment filed 5-22-2019; operative 5-22-2019 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2019, No. 21).

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§ 42900. Classification of Employees for Vacation Purposes.

For vacation purposes, each employee of the California State University is classified the same as for pay plan purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42901. Academic Year Employee.

(a) Each academic year employee is entitled to earned vacation on days falling between the end of his or her academic year and the beginning of his or her next academic year and on days designated in the local campus calendar as campus academic holidays during his or her academic year, except that the number of campus academic holidays scheduled and observed on regular state workdays which is equal to the number of state holidays on which an academic year employee is required to work is compensating time off for time worked on state holidays.

(b) A continuing full-time academic year employee after at least one academic year of full-time service at a campus on quarter system year-round operations may, pursuant to Section 42752, be permitted to take a vacation quarter during the first, second or third quarter of his or her academic year in lieu of vacation between the end of that academic year and the beginning of the next academic year. An academic year employee taking vacation in advance of the completion of his or her academic year shall be obligated to complete his or her academic year of service during the four quarter period or, upon approval of the president, during the next succeeding four quarter period; provided, however, that this obligation shall be further deferred for any period during which the employee is a “person in military service” as that phrase is defined in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, of the United States (50 App. U.S.C. Section 501, et seq. ). This obligation shall be exonerated by the employee's death or disability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42902. Vacation Credit.

(a) Credit for Full-time Employment. On the first day of the monthly pay period following completion of each qualifying monthly pay period of full-time service, a ten-month or twelve-month academic employee, executive employee, employee serving in an academic-administrative assignment, an employee serving in a class determined by the Chancellor to be equivalent to these classes after appropriate occupational studies and consultation, an employee designated by the Chancellor as confidential under the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act, or a Management Personnel Plan employee shall receive two workdays of credit for vacation with pay.

(b) Credit for Less Than Full-time Employment.

(1) Part-time Employee. On the first day of the monthly pay period following completion of each qualifying monthly pay period of service, an employee as to whom this section applies shall receive the fractional part of two workdays of credit for vacation with pay equal to the fraction his or her service is to full-time service, except that fractions of credit hours which do not equal one-third hour shall be adjusted to the next higher one-third hour.

(2) Hourly Employee. On the first day of the monthly pay period following completion of each 160 hours of paid employment, an employee as to whom this section applies who renders service on an hourly basis shall receive two workdays of credit for vacation with pay.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-25-67; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 67, No. 21).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 10-11-68; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 68, No. 38).

3. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

5. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

6. Amendment filed 1-12-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 3).

7. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 42903. Employee Not Eligible for Vacation.

A person employed in a class determined by the Chancellor to be temporary in nature or in a class restricted to students of the California State University shall not receive credit for vacation with pay for such service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42904. Other Employees.

(a) Credit for Full-Time Employment. An employee as to whom this article does not otherwise provide shall receive credit for vacation with pay according to the following schedule:

Length of Qualifying Service	Vacation Allowance

Per Qualifying
Pay Period	Yearly Equivalent

First 36 mos. (3 yrs.)		5/6 day	2 weeks
37 mos. thru 72 mos. (6 yrs.)		1- ¼ days	3 weeks
73 mos. thru 120 mos. (10 yrs.)		1- 5/12 days	3 weeks and 2 days
121 mos. thru 180 mos. (15 yrs.)		1- 7/12 days	3 weeks and 4 days
181 mos. thru 240 mos. (20 yrs.)		1- ¾ days	4 weeks and 1 day
241 mos. thru 300 mos. (25 yrs.)		1- 11/12 days	4 weeks and 3 days
301 mos. and over		2 days	4 weeks and 4 days

				

(b) Credit for Less Than Full-time Employment. Part-time Employees One-Half Time or More. On the first day of the monthly pay period following completion of each qualifying monthly pay period of service, an employee rendering part-time service at one-half time or more shall receive as credit for vacation with pay the fractional part of the vacation allowance specified in the schedule in subsection (a) of this section equal to the fraction his or her service is to full-time service except that fractions of credit hours which do not equal one-third of an hour shall be adjusted to the next higher one-third hour.

Part-time Employees Less Than One Half Time. On the first day of the monthly pay period following completion of one qualifying monthly pay period of service, an employee rendering part-time service at less than one-half time shall receive as credit for vacation with pay the fractional part of the vacation allowance specified in the schedule in subsection (a) of this section equal to the fraction his or her service is to full-time service except that fractions of credit hours which do not equal one third of an hour shall be adjusted to the next higher one-third hour. Thereafter, on the first day of the monthly pay period following accumulated qualifying service equal to one complete monthly pay period of full-time service, the employee shall receive credit for vacation with pay as specified in the schedule in subsection (a) of this section.

Hourly Employees. On the first day of the monthly pay period following completion of each 160 hours of qualifying service, a person employed on an hourly basis shall receive credit for vacation with pay for one complete monthly pay period as specified in the schedule in subsection (a) of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42905. Computation of State Service.

State service for the purpose of determining which vacation accumulation rate in the schedule in subsection (a) of Section 42904 to use shall include all qualifying monthly pay periods of service. Part-time qualifying service at the rate of one-half time or more shall be counted as full-time service. Part-time qualifying service at a rate of less than one-half time shall be accumulated until it is equal to one month of full-time service (e.g., 4 months of one-fourth time service equal one qualifying monthly pay period) at which time it shall be credited to the employee.

For purposes of the schedule in subsection (a) of Section 42904, 160 hours of service of an hourly employee equals one qualifying monthly pay period. However, hours worked in a monthly pay period in excess of 160 shall be carried forward to the next accumulation. Not more than 160 hours may be credited in any one pay period.

When a person employed half-time or more changes time base to less than one-half time or is changed to an hourly rate employee, or when a person employed less than half-time or on an hourly basis changes time base to half time or more, he or she shall retain qualifying service credit already received and shall continue accumulating qualifying service credit applicable to the new time base. Any time worked by a person employed less than half-time or on an hourly basis which does not equal a month of full-time service, upon a change in time base or return to service following a break in service, shall not be credited to the employee.

When any employee changes from less than one-half time to hourly (or vice versa), the service under each time base shall be accumulated until it equals one month of full-time service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42906. Multiple Positions.

(a) An employee holding a position in addition to other full-time employment with the state shall not receive credit for vacation with pay for service in the additional position.

(b) When an employee holds two or more less than full-time positions, the time worked in each position shall be combined for purposes of computing credits for vacation with pay but such credits shall not exceed full-time employment credit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42907. Change in Appointment or Assignment.

Any employee having accumulated credit for vacation with pay who is appointed, or assigned or transferred to a position or assignment which does not accumulate credit for vacation with pay shall receive from the accumulating campus a lump sum payment for any accumulated credit for vacation and overtime hours.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42908. Transfer of Vacation.

When an employee leaves the employment of one campus or the Chancellor's Office and enters the employment of another campus or the Chancellor's Office, any accumulated vacation credit not paid at the place of prior employment shall be credited to the employee at the new place of employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42909. Accumulation and Carry-Over.

(a) An employee may accumulate credit for vacation with pay for which vacation is not taken during the calendar year. On January 1st of any calendar year, an employee covered by Section 42902 shall not have a credit for vacation with pay of more than 384 working hours for 10 or less years of qualifying service or 440 working hours for more than 10 years of such service; an employee covered by Section 42904 shall not have a credit of more than 272 working hours for 10 or less years of qualifying service or 384 working hours for more than 10 years of such service; a Management Personnel Plan employee shall not have a credit of more than 384 working hours for 10 or less years of qualifying service or 440 working hours for more than 10 years of such service; and a campus President, General Counsel, Vice Chancellor, or Chancellor shall not have a credit of more than 480 hours.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) to the contrary, the president of a campus at which an employee is employed, or the Chancellor in the case of all other employees, may permit an employee to carry over more vacation credits than the prescribed maximum when the employee was prevented from taking enough vacation to reduce the credits because the employee (1) was required to work as a result of fire, flood or other similar emergency, (2) was prevented from taking vacation by work the president or the Chancellor, as the case may be, has determined to be of a priority or critical nature over an extended period of time, (3) was absent on full salary for compensable injury, or (4) was prevented by campus rule from taking vacation until December and at that time was unable to take vacation because of illness requiring use of sick leave. This subsection (b) shall not apply to vacation carry over of a campus President, General Counsel, Vice Chancellor, and Chancellor.

When verification of past state service requires it, an employee's accumulated credit for vacation with pay shall be adjusted. In such case, any additional credit which exceeds the maximum carry-over limitation shall be used within one year following the qualifying monthly pay period in which credited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

4. Amendment filed 6-4-99; operative 6-4-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-30-2018; operative 4-30-2018 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to to Education Code section 89030(b). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and printing only (Register 2018, No. 18).

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§ 42910. Vacation.

The President of the campus in which an employee is employed, or the Chancellor in the case of all other employees, shall determine when the employee shall take vacation which has been acquired in the current year and vacation which has been carried over from prior years. The determination made by the President or Chancellor shall be made after consultation with the employee. The President or Chancellor shall seek to accommodate the employee's needs to the needs of the employment. Vacation, regardless of when it was accumulated, shall be taken as directed by the President or Chancellor. In the event the appointing power does not, during the calendar year, schedule vacation for an employee sufficient to reduce credit for vacation accumulated with pay as of the following January 1 to the amount permitted by Section 42907, the employee may take, as a matter of right, immediately preceding the following January 1 the number of days of accumulated vacation required to reduce such accumulation to the amount permitted by that section.

Notwithstanding the authority of the President or Chancellor to determine when vacation shall be taken, an employee who is in the final year of employment prior to service retirement under the Public Employees' Retirement System or the State Teachers' Retirement System may elect not to take vacation carried over from prior years and instead, receive a lump sum payment as of the date of separation, subject to the requirements of Section 42912.

As used in this section, “President” or “Chancellor” shall include duly authorized designees of the President or Chancellor, respectively.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42911. Records.

The appointing power shall keep, for each employee, a record of vacation credit accumulated and taken.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42912. Payment upon Separation.

Upon separation from service without cause an employee shall be paid for accumulated vacation credit without regard to the current carry-over limitation. Accumulation of vacation credit by such an employee shall continue through the last working day for which the employee is entitled to pay or through the date to which lump-sum payment is projected as required in Section 18005 of the Government Code. If this date is such that the employee has sufficient paid working days to qualify a further monthly pay period, vacation with pay shall be given for that monthly pay period.

An employee dismissed from service for cause shall accumulate vacation credit only through the date of separation. If this date is such that the employee has sufficient paid working days to qualify the monthly pay period, vacation with pay shall be given for that monthly pay period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 42913. Effective Date. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 6-7-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43050. Grant and Purpose.

Within the limitation of funds appropriated therefor, the Chancellor may grant or may authorize any president to grant special leaves for research or creative activity for qualified employees at the campus, as authorized by this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 5.1 (Sections 43050 through 43053) filed 11-10-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 32).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43051. Eligibility, Terms and Further Procedures.

The Chancellor may establish

(a) standards for eligibility for special leaves for research or creative activity,

(b) terms and conditions of such leaves, and

(c) procedures and guidelines for the effective implementation of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43052. Obligation to Teach Following Leave.

Any academic employee who is granted and who takes a leave pursuant to this Article shall be obligated to teach in the California State University for the equivalent of two terms for each term of such leave, immediately following the conclusion of such leave, provided that the completion of such obligation shall be deferred during periods, following such leave, which, pursuant to the regulations of the Board of Trustees, are taken as vacation, sabbatical leave, or leave of absence without pay; and provided further, that this obligation shall be further deferred for any period during which the employee is a “person in military service” as that phrase is defined in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, of the United States (50 App. U.S.C. Section 501, et seq.). This obligation shall be exonerated if the failure of the employee to complete such service following the conclusion of the leave, is caused by his or her death or physical or mental disability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-7-67; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 67, No. 32).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43053. Benefits While on Leave.

Except as provided in Section 43052, service by academic employees while on leave pursuant to this Article shall be considered full-time service at the California State University for all purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43095. Military Leave.

a. Any campus or administrative office employee who takes a leave of absence to enter military service shall submit the documents and follow the procedures required by the law governing military leaves. All documents required to effect such a leave for a campus employee shall be submitted by the employee to the campus president or designee for approval. Administrative office employees shall submit the documents to the Chancellor or designee for approval.

b. An employee is entitled to paid active duty military leave as prescribed by state and federal law. When approved by the Chancellor, an employee on active duty military leave extending beyond the paid entitlement shall receive the difference in pay between military pay and California State University pay for up to an amount of time specified by the Chancellor. The CSU difference in pay acts as a salary supplement to military pay. The limit specified by the Chancellor is in addition to any paid active duty military leave under existing law. If an employee does not return to CSU service within the required time of being released from active duty, the CSU difference in pay salary supplemental shall be treated as a loan that must be repaid to the CSU with interest.

Employees on a difference in pay salary supplement continue to receive CSU provided health, dental, and vision benefits at the level current with the leave for the period of time specified by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89513, Education Code; and Sections 395 et seq., Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New article 5.9 (section 43095) and section filed 2-8-2002; operative 2-8-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 16).

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§ 43000. Grants, Purpose and Terms.

The Chancellor may grant academic or executive employees or employees serving in an academic-administrative assignment at any campus a leave of absence with pay for not to exceed one year for the purpose of permitting study or travel by the employee which will benefit the California State University. The Trustees on recommendation of the Chancellor may grant leaves of absence with pay not to exceed one year to executive employees and those serving in academic-administrative assignments in the Office of the Chancellor.

To be eligible for a leave of absence with pay, an applicant must hold a full-time position and have served therein full-time as an academic employee, executive employee, or an employee in an academic-administrative assignment, or any combination thereof, for six consecutive academic years. The length of leaves of absence with pay and the compensation to be paid during such leaves, shall be as provided in this Section.

(a) Eligible Employees at Campuses on Quarter Calendars, including academic year employees, 10-month academic employees, and 12-month academic employees:

(1) One quarter leave at full pay.

(2) Two quarters leave at three-fourths of full pay.

(3) Three quarters leave at one-half of full pay.

(b) Eligible Employees at Campuses on Semester Calendars, including academic year employees, 10-month academic employees and 12-month academic employees:

(1) One semester leave at full pay.

(2) Two semesters leave at one-half of full pay.

(c) Difference in Pay Leaves. Academic employees who have completed at least six consecutive academic years of service may be granted a leave of absence for one or more quarters or semesters not exceeding one year, with compensation equal to the difference in salary between that received by the person on leave and minimum salary of the instructor rank.

(d) These regulations shall remain in effect until adequate funding is approved by the Legislature to provide the sabbatical leaves set forth in the following provisions. When adequate funding is received, the above regulations will cease to exist and the following regulations shall become effective:

The Chancellor may grant academic or executive employees or employees serving in an academic-administrative assignment at any campus a leave of absence with pay for not to exceed one year for the purpose of permitting study or travel by the employee which will benefit the California State University. The Trustees on recommendation of the Chancellor may grant leaves of absence with pay not to exceed one year to executive employees and those serving in academic-administrative assignments in the Office of the Chancellor.

“To be eligible for a leave of absence with pay, an applicant must hold a full-time position and have served therein full-time as an academic employee, executive employee, or an employee in an academic-administrative assignment, or any combination thereof, for the time required in this Section.

“(a) Eligible Employees at Campuses on Quarter Calendars.

“(1) For academic year employees and 10-month academic employees:

“(A) One quarter leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of two consecutive academic years.

“(B) One quarter leave at full pay after completion of three consecutive academic years.

“(C) Two quarters leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of four consecutive academic years.

“(D) Two quarters leave at full pay after completion of six consecutive academic years.

“(E) Three quarters leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of six consecutive academic years.

“(2) For 12-month employees:

“(A) One quarter leave at two thirds of full pay after completion of two consecutive years.

“(B) One quarter leave at full pay after completion of three consecutive years.

“(C) Two quarters leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of four consecutive years.

“(D) Two quarters leave at full pay after completion of six consecutive years.

“(E) Three quarters leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of six consecutive years.

“(b) Eligible Employees at Campuses on Semester Calendars.

“(1) For academic year employees and 10-month academic employees:

“(A) One semester leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of three consecutive academic years.

“(B) One semester leave at full pay after completion of six consecutive academic years.

“(C) Two semesters leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of six consecutive academic years.

“(2) For 12-month employees:

“(A) One semester leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of three consecutive years.

“(B) One semester leave at full pay after completion of six consecutive years.

“(C) Two semesters leave at two-thirds of full pay after completion of six consecutive years.

“(c) Leaves in Residence. An academic employee otherwise eligible for a leave at two-thirds of full pay, pursuant to this Section, may be awarded in lieu thereof, a leave of absence in residence in the California State University, at full pay, provided:

“(1) The purpose of such leave is to engage in research, writing, or similar activity; and

“(2) The recipient teaches one course of at least 3 units during each semester or quarter of his or her leave. A recipient of a leave pursuant to this subdivision (c) shall have no other teaching, committee, or administrative duties during the period of the leave.

“(d) Difference in Pay Leaves. Academic employees who have completed at least 6 consecutive academic years of service may be granted a leave of absence for one or more quarters or semesters not exceeding one year, with compensation equal to the difference in salary between that received by the person on leave and minimum salary of the instructor rank.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 68, No. 43.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 9-3-2004; operative 9-3-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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§ 43001. Eligibility and Effect.

(a) A full or part-time leave of absence without pay shall not constitute a break in service in qualifying for sabbatical leave.

(b) One year or less of a leave of absence without pay taken for the purpose of teaching, research, study, or an assignment determined by the campus president or the Chancellor to be of a nature valuable to the California State University may, at the discretion of the president, after consultation with the faculty, be counted towards eligibility for sabbatical leave. A notation of the basis of the decision shall be made in the employee's official personnel record.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43002. Requisite Position and Assignment. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Repealer filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43003. Number.

(a) The president of each campus is responsible for assuring and certifying to the Chancellor that the number of leaves granted in any one quarter, semester, or year, is not so great in any department, division, or school, or at the campus as a whole as to disrupt the continued and regular course offerings or to affect the quality level of education offered to the students.

(b) The granting of leaves of absence as provided in this article shall not exceed existing appropriations available for such leaves. NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43004. Application.

(a) An application for a leave of absence shall be executed by the applicant on a form prescribed by the Chancellor and submitted to the president of the campus accompanied by the action of the appropriate faculty committee. The application shall include or be accompanied by the details of the applicant's plan of study, research, or travel and service together with a statement of the benefits which would accrue to the campus and students thereof from the proposed study, research, or the travel and service.

(b) If the president approves the application, the president shall, within such time as the Chancellor shall prescribe, submit the application to the Chancellor together with appropriate justification.

(c) The Chancellor shall grant a leave of absence for the purpose of pursuing research, other study or travel only if the Chancellor is satisfied that the applicant is eligible for the leave and will during the leave of absence engage in study or travel of a kind and in an amount which will so improve and update the applicant's capabilities that during future employment of the applicant at the campus such experience will substantially enhance the applicant's value to the California State University and to the students thereof.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43005. Bond, Compensation and Further Leaves.

(a) Final approval of an application for a leave of absence to engage in study or travel during or for which the applicant is to receive compensation as provided hereinbefore shall not be granted until the applicant has filed with the Chancellor a suitable bond indemnifying the State of California against loss in the event the employee fails to render service in the California State University following the return of the employee from the leave of absence at the rate of one term of service for each term of leave. The bond shall be in the amount of the total salary computed to become due to the applicant during the applicant's leave of absence, except that in the case of an academic employee on sabbatical leave in residence, pursuant to Section 43000, subdivision (d), in which event the bond shall be in the amount of 4/5 of his or her total salary computed to become due to the applicant during such leave of absence. The bond shall be exonerated if the failure of the employee to return and render the requisite service in the California State University following the employee's leave of absence is not due to the fault of the employee. The obligation to file a bond may be waived by the Chancellor if the Chancellor finds that the interests of the State will be protected by the written agreement of the employee to return to the service of the California State University and render the requisite service therein following the employee's return from the leave of absence. Such agreement shall be accompanied by a statement of assets showing, to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the employee's capacity to indemnify the State of California against loss in the event that the employee fails, through fault of the employee, to fulfill the agreement.

(b) Compensation granted an employee on leave of absence under this article shall be paid during the leave of absence in the same manner as if the employee were not on leave of absence. The bond shall be exonerated if the failure of the employee to return and render the requisite service is not due to the fault of the employee.

(c) The Chancellor may, upon recommendation of the President, grant to an employee on leave of absence with pay under this article one leave of absence without pay, which shall not exceed one year, and which shall commence at any time following the completion of leave of absence with pay. In addition, the Chancellor may, upon recommendation of the President, grant to such employee a second leave of absence without pay which shall not exceed one year. Time spent on any leave of absence without pay granted pursuant to this subsection shall not be credited toward the service required by this section following a leave of absence with pay.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 67, No. 46.

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 6-17-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 25).

4. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

5. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43006. Reinstatement.

Unless the employee agrees otherwise, at the expiration of a leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held by the employee at the time of the granting of the leave of absence.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43007. Retirement and Continuity of Service.

The time during which an employee is on leave of absence with pay pursuant to this Article shall be credited toward retirement in accordance with Education Code Section 89514, and toward any merit salary increases the employee would have received had he not taken the leave of absence. The period of any leave of absence granted under this article shall not be construed as a break in the continuity of service required toward retirement, or toward any salary adjustment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89514, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-62; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 62,No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 6-17-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 25).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43008. Replacements.

For each academic employee granted a leave of absence pursuant to Section 43000 there shall be employed a full-time replacement or the equivalent part-time replacements unless the workload is such that the duties of the position vacated can be absorbed wholly or in part by existing staff. Employment of a replacement may be as a lecturer or as a regular academic appointment. The nature of such appointment will be determined by the president in light of whether or not it appears that there will be a continuing need for the services of the individual serving as the replacement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-62; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 62,No. 3).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43130. Purpose and Definitions.

It is the purpose of the Board of Trustees in adopting this Article to implement Government Code Section 19996.20 et seq. and Education Code Section 89557 to provide a voluntary reduced worktime program, to the extent feasible, for full-time employees of the California State University serving in positions in the non-academic, administrative and academic closely related job categories, employees serving in academic-administrative assignments, and Management Personnel Plan employees. “Reduced worktime” means working less than full time and taking a pro rata reduction in salary and benefits. Options available to employees subject to this Article include fewer hours of work per day or fewer days of work per year. These and other variations will be made available to full-time employees on a voluntary basis, where feasible.

Permanent full-time employees will derive the primary benefit from participation in this program since only permanent full-time employees retain permanent status when reducing their time base to less than full time. Full-time probationary employees choosing to reduce their time base to less than full time are, upon the reduction, temporary employees and lose the opportunity to gain credit toward permanent status.

As used in this Article, “President” means president or designee of a University or College with regard to employees of a State University or College or the Chancellor or designee with regard to employees of the headquarters office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 6.3 (Sections 43130-43139) filed 12-10-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 50).

2. Amendments filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43131. Eligibility.

All full-time employees of the California State University, except peace officers, may request and be considered for participation in the reduced worktime program authorized by this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43132. Salary and Benefits.

An employee who has been authorized to participate in the reduced worktime program shall receive the pro rata share of salary and benefits which were available to the employee while serving a full-time position, except those benefits provided under the Public Employees' Retirement Act and under the Public Employees' Medical and Health Care Act. The pro rata share of salary and benefits shall be equal to the full-time salary and full-time level of benefits multiplied by the proportion that the reduced worktime bears to full-time employment. Benefits provided under the Public Employees' Retirement Law and the Public Employees' Medical and Health Care Act shall be provided as authorized in the Law and the Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43133. Request for Participation.

Each President shall develop procedures for requesting participation in the reduced worktime program which include, as a minimum, the following:

(a) The employee shall submit a request for participation in the reduced worktime program to the President in writing by the established deadline;

(b) Once the President has received a timely request for participation, the President shall issue to the employee general written information concerning the effect of participation on employment status, compensation and benefits, including health and retirement benefits;

(c) If the President approves the request for participation, the employee shall be notified in writing with a statement of the anticipated effect on the employee's status and pay and with any other pertinent information regarding program participation. The employee shall sign and return to the President a copy of the notification as evidence that he or she has received it and has read and understands the effect of participation;

(d) If the request for participation is denied, the President shall notify the employee in writing of the reason for denial.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter ((Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43134.1. Minimum Time for Participation.

Normally, reduced worktime shall be implemented for a minimum of six pay periods and shall begin on the first day of a pay period. Under special circumstances, the President may permit an employee to participate for less than six pay periods. Refusal by the President to grant participation for less than six pay periods shall not be grievable by the employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Cod. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43134. Condition of Participation.

Participation in the reduced worktime program authorized by this Article shall be approved if the President determines that the reduction in time base is feasible in terms of the overall management and operation of services and programs.

(a) In determining whether participation is feasible, the President shall consider such factors as the following:

(1) Participation should not adversely affect provision of service to students or the public or create an unacceptable decline in the timeliness or quality of service rendered;

(2) Participation should not remove unique expertise or specialized skill needed to provide a service on a continuing basis during normal working hours;

(3) Participation should not reduce the effectiveness of a multipart workflow process by reducing or shifting an integral part of that process performed by the employee;

(4) The cost of granting reduced worktime should not involve significant expenditures such as the purchase of additional equipment, acquisition of more office space or renovation of existing space to accommodate more personnel, or other costs which could not be considered incidental or routine;

(5) The granting of reduced worktime where the flow of work is heavy or constant should not adversely affect the unit's ability to regularly produce the work in a timely manner;

(6) The granting of reduced worktime should not accentuate existing recruitment difficulties in a work unit, and, therefore, have an adverse effect on the ability of the unit to effectively accomplish its work;

(7) The granting of reduced worktime should not result in a threat to health, safety, or property;

(8) The granting of reduced worktime should not adversely affect provision of office or departmental coverage or other services during assigned hours of operation.

(b) Generally, participation will be less feasible for employees who are in positions included in the Management Personnel Plan.

(c) If requests for reduced worktime exceed the number that can be granted within these provisions, employees may be selected based on program need.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43135. Right to Grieve if Coerced or Unreasonably Denied Participation.

Any employee who has had worktime reduced against his or her will, contrary to the intent of this Article, or who has been unreasonably denied the right to participate in this program may file a grievance pursuant to the established employee grievance procedures. Management Personnel Plan employees may appeal any such adverse action in accordance with Section 42728 of this Subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43136. Effect of Participation on Seniority.

Employees who reduce their worktime shall be subject to the same provisions governing layoff as before their reduction in time base. Seniority credits for part-time service after reduction in time base of a permanent employee shall be earned in the proportion that the part-time service bears to full-time employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43137.1. Return to Full-Time Work--Campus Request.

Permanent employees participating in the reduced worktime program shall return to full-time employment in the same class at the request of the President if the President decides that it is no longer feasible, as determined in this Article, to continue a position on a reduced worktime basis. The campus shall notify the employee in writing at least 30 days prior to the date the employee is to report to work full time, except that in circumstances which could not be reasonably foreseen, the employee may be required to work full time without prior notice for the duration of the special circumstances.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43137. Return to Full-Time Work--Employee Request.

Permanent employees participating in the reduced worktime program shall be given first priority to return to full-time employment in the same class upon the written request of the employee to the extent that the President determines that full-time work is available. Employees who refuse an offer of full-time work in their class after requesting to return to full-time work shall have waived their right to return to full-time employment. Temporary and probationary employees who reduce their time base shall not be given priority status nor have a right to return to full-time status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43138. When Budget Reductions Are Contemplated.

If a budget reduction of 1% or more of full-time equivalent positions is contemplated within the California State University by the Board of Trustees or their designees, voluntary participation in this reduced worktime program shall be solicited and encouraged by the President, to the extent that it is feasible, to attempt to preserve employment opportunities through a redistribution of workload. The purpose of this provision is to minimize the necessity for layoffs or other dislocations of careers. This section shall terminate on June 30, 1982 unless the statutory authority therefor is continued beyond that date.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43139. Administration.

The Chancellor or designee is authorized to issue such orders and take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43140. Purpose and Definitions.

It is the purpose of the Board of Trustees in adopting this Article to implement Government Code Section 19996.20 et seq. and Education Code Section 89557 to provide a voluntary reduced worktime program, to the extent feasible, for full-time academic teaching employees of the California State University. “Reduced worktime” means working less than full time and taking a pro rata reduction in salary and benefits. Options available to teaching faculty in a reduced worktime program include:

(a) reducing the employee's time base;

(b) reducing the number of terms taught; or

(c) a combination of (a) and (b).

Tenured full-time employees will derive the primary benefit from participation in this program since only tenured full-time employees retain tenure status when reducing their time base to less than full time. Full-time probationary employees choosing to reduce their time base to less than full time are upon the reduction, temporary employees and lose the opportunity to gain credit toward tenure.

As used in this Article, “President” means president or designee of a California State University or College with regard to employees of a State University or College.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 6.4 (Sections 43140-43149) filed 12-10-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 50).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43141. Eligibility.

All full-time academic teaching employees of the California State University may request and be considered for participation in the reduced worktime program authorized by this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43142. Salary and Benefits.

An employee who has been authorized to participate in the reduced worktime program shall receive the pro rata share of salary and benefits which were available to the employee while serving in a full-time position, except those benefits provided under the Public Employees' Retirement Act and under the Public Employees' Medical and Health Care Act. The pro rata share of salary and benefits shall be equal to the full-time salary and full-time level of benefits multiplied by the proportion that the reduced worktime bears to full-time employment. Benefits provided under the Public Employees' Retirement Law and the Public Employees' Medical and Health Care Act shall be provided as authorized in the Law and the Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code.Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43143. Request for Participation.

Each President, following the campus' consultative process, shall develop procedures for requesting participation in the reduced worktime program which include, as a minimum, the following:

(a) The employee shall submit a request for participation in the reduced worktime program to the President in writing by the established deadline;

(b) Once the President has received a timely request for participation, the President shall issue to the employee general written information concerning the effect of participation on employment status, compensation and benefits, including health and retirement benefits;

(c) If the President approves the request for participation, the employee shall be notified in writing with a statement of the anticipated effect on the employee's status and pay and with any other pertinent information regarding program participation. The employee shall sign and return to the President a copy of the notification as evidence that he or she has received it and has read and understands the effect of participation;

(d) If the request for participation is denied, the President shall notify the employee in writing of the reason for denial.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43144.1. Minimum Time for Participation.

Normally, reduced worktime shall be implemented for a minimum of one academic year with participation commencing at the beginning of the academic year. Under special circumstances, the President may grant participation for less than one academic year or approve commencement of participation at the beginning of any academic term within the academic year. Refusal by the President to grant participation for less than an academic year or allow participation to commence within the academic year shall not be grievable by the employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43144. Condition of Participation.

Participation in the reduced worktime program authorized by this Article shall be approved if the President determines that the reduction in time base is feasible in terms of the academic program of the institution. In determining whether participation is feasible, the President shall consider such factors as the following:

(a) The reduced workload should not adversely affect the curricular offerings of the department or the institution;

(b) The reduced workload should not adversely affect the rate of progress of students through the major in the department or the offering of service courses by the department;

(c) The reduced workload should not adversely affect other functions of the department or the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43145. Right to Grieve if Coerced or Unreasonably Denied Participation.

Any employee who has had worktime reduced against his or her will, contrary to the intent of this Article, or who has been unreasonably denied the right to participate in the worktime reduction program may file a grievance pursuant to the established employee grievance procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43146. Effect of Participation on Seniority.

Employees who reduce their worktime shall be subject to the same provisions governing layoff as before their reduction in time base. Seniority credits for part-time service after reduction in time base of a permanent employee shall be earned in the proportion that the part-time service bears to full-time employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43147.1. Return to Full-Time Work--Campus Request.

Tenured employees participating in the reduced worktime program shall return to full-time employment at the request of the President if the President decides that it is no longer feasible, as determined in this Article, to continue a position on a reduced worktime basis. The President shall notify the employee in writing no later than the end of the sixth week of the last academic term worked.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43147. Return to Full-Time Work--Employee Request.

Employees participating in the reduced worktime program shall be given first priority to return to full-time employment upon the written request of the employee to the extent that the President determines that full-time work is available. Employees who refuse an offer of full-time work in their assigned teaching service area after requesting to return to full-time work shall have waived their right to return to full-time employment. Temporary and probationary employees who reduce their time base shall not be given priority status nor have a right to return to full-time status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43148. When Budget Reductions Are Contemplated.

If a budget reduction of 1% or more of full-time equivalent positions is contemplated within the California State University and Colleges by the Board of Trustees or their designees, voluntary participation in this reduced worktime program shall be solicited and encouraged by the President, to the extent that it is feasible, to attempt to preserve employment opportunities through a redistribution of workload. The purpose of this provision is to minimize the necessity for layoffs or other dislocations of careers. This section shall terminate on June 30, 1982 unless the statutory authority therefor is continued beyond that date.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43149. Administration.

The Chancellor or designee is authorized to issue such orders and take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth da thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43150. Purpose.

It is the purpose of the Board of Trustees in adopting this Article to implement the authority of the Board in Education Code Section 89516 to provide certain academic teaching employees, librarians, counselors and student affairs officers the opportunity to request the campus President or designee to reduce their workload while maintaining full retirement or other benefits for which payment by the employee and employer is made as a transition to retirement status as authorized by the law. Although the Board of Trustees does not necessarily recommend participation in this program to all employees, the Board does recognize that there may be advantages in individual cases of making a phased transition to retirement while maintaining full-time service credit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89516, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 6.5 (Sections 43150-43155) filed 6-18-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 2-28-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43151. Eligibility.

Only full-time academic teaching employees, librarians, counselors and student affairs officers who satisfy each of the following conditions may be considered for participation in the workload reduction program authorized by this Article:

(a) The employee shall be at least 55 years of age but not more than 66 years of age on the effective date of the reduction in workload; if the employee is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System; or at least 55 years of age but not more than 64 years of age on the effective date of the reduction in workload, if the employee is a member of the State Teachers Retirement System; and

(b) The employee shall have been employed full time as an academic employee, librarian, counselor or student affairs officer of the California State University for at least ten years, of which the five years immediately preceding the effective date of the reduction in workload were years of full-time employment; and

(c) The employee shall receive no higher salary than the maximum paid to a department chairman.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89516, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-28-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).

2. Amendments filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43152. Request for Participation.

An eligible employee may request participation in the workload reduction program by submitting to the campus President or designee a request in writing no later than six months prior to the effective date of the reduction in workload unless such time period is waived by the President or designee. The President or designee may grant the request if it appears that the employee's participation in the program will be in the best interests of the employee and the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89516, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43153. Condition of Participation.

Participation in the workload reduction program authorized by this Article shall be subject to the following conditions:

(a) The time base of an employee who has been approved for participation shall be reduced from full time to:

(1) two-thirds of full time or such percentage as shall average two-thirds of full time during each year of the employee's participation in the workload reduction program; or

(2) one half of full time or such percentage as shall average one half of full time during each year of the employee's participation in the workload reduction program; or

(3) one third of full time or such percentage as shall average one third of full time during each year of the employee's participation in the workload reduction program.

(b) The employee shall fulfill over the course of each year of participation in the program the appropriate pro rata share of his or her employment obligations and service contributions, including teaching, advisement, committee service, or other assignments which would have been required had the employee continued on a full-time basis.

(c) Once an employee is authorized to reduce full-time employment to a percentage specified in subdivision (a), the employee may not revoke such reduced employment and return to full-time employment or any fraction thereof without the approval of the campus President or designee.

(d) The maximum period of service at the reduced time base shall not exceed five years and

(1) for employees who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System, such reduced employment shall not extend beyond the 67th birthday of the employee; or

(2) for employees who are members of the State Teachers' Retirement System, such reduced employment shall not extend beyond the 65th birthday of the employee.

(e) At the conclusion of an employee's maximum period of reduced service, the employee shall normally retire. An employee who does not retire following such period of service shall not return to full-time employment but may continue at the reduced level of employment outside of the workload reduction program authorized in this Article. Benefits accruing from such continued service shall be the same as the benefits which accrue to other part-time employees outside of the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89516, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 2-28-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43154. Salary and Benefits.

An employee who has been authorized to participate in the workload reduction program shall receive over the course of each year of participation in the program the appropriate pro rata share of the salary which the employee would have received if continued on a full-time basis but shall retain as though employed on a full-time basis all retirement, health, and other benefits for which the employee and employer make the payments that would be required if the employee remained in full-time employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89516, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43155. Administration.

The Chancellor or designee is authorized to issue such orders and take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the policy and provisions of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89516, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 6.7. Faculty Early Retirement Program > § 43170. Purpose.
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§ 43170. Purpose.

It is the purpose of the Board of Trustees in adopting this Article to provide qualifying tenured faculty the option of part-time service after early retirement, as authorized by applicable statutory provisions, Government Code Section 21155 for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and Education Code Section 23918 for the members of the State Teachers' Retirement System. Faculty retirants under both systems, with certain exceptions and limitations, may serve in teaching positions with the California State University without reinstatement from retirement or any loss or interruption of retirement benefits. The Board of Trustees does not necessarily recommend such early retirement and subsequent part-time service to all employees. The faculty member is to base his or her election to participate in the program on an individual evaluation of the program's application and merits.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 23918, Education Code; and Section 21155, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 6.7 (Sections 43170-43174) filed 8-12-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43171. Eligibility.

In addition to satisfying the requirements in either Government Code Section 21155 or Education Code Section 23918, a faculty member who wishes to participate in the Faculty Early Retirement Program must

(a) be a tenured member of the faculty;

(b) file his or her election to participate in the early retirement program; and

(c) apply for and be granted service retirement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 23918, Education Code; and Section 21155, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43172. Election to Participate.

A tenured faculty member who is eligible to retire and elects to participate in the Faculty Early Retirement Program shall file his or her election in writing with the campus president or president's designee no later than six months prior to the beginning of the faculty member's academic year which would otherwise next follow the effective date of his or her service retirement. The president or the president's designee may waive all or a portion of this time period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 23918, Education Code; and Section 21155, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43173. Conditions of Participation, Salary and Benefits.

Participation in the Faculty Early Retirement Program shall be subject to the following conditions:

(a) Within the limitation set forth in the applicable retirement law for such post-retirement service, retirant shall have the right to continued employment for one term each academic year at the rank held at the time of retirement, unless the employee elects otherwise, until attaining mandatory retirement age or until the conclusion of the academic year in which he or she attains mandatory retirement age. As used in this Article, “mandatory retirement age” means the mandatory retirement age as provided in Government Code Section 20981. Retirant's right to continued employment shall terminate at an earlier date in the event of dismissal for cause, layoff, or failure to meet the employment commitment. For purposes of layoff affecting a retirant's teaching service area, the order for layoff shall be in the inverse order of the retirant's total length of service at the campus, including service before and after retirement.

(b) Retirants shall serve during the term of employment determined by the campus.

(c) Retirant's time base for service under this Article shall be the same as his or her time base during the academic year immediately prior to retirement.

(d) During his or her term of service, a retirant serving full time under this Article shall fulfill his or her employment obligation and service contributions, including teaching, advisement, committee service, and other instructionally related assignments which would be required if such person had not retired, provided that such obligations, contributions, and assignments shall not extend beyond the conclusion of the term of service under this Article. For purposes of such obligations, contributions, and assignments, a retirant shall be deemed a tenured member of the faculty.

(e) With the consent of the campus president, a participant in this program may be granted leave without pay for one or more terms in which he or she is scheduled to teach. After electing to participate in this program, a retirant shall be entitled to one leave of absence without pay for a term in which he or she is scheduled to teach if such leave is needed because of the participant's personal illness. No compensated leave of any kind, other than sick leave, shall be allowed participants in this program. The balance of accrued sick leave time of members of Public Employees' Retirement System and State Teachers' Retirement System is converted to service credit at the time of retirement and is therefore not available for use by retirants serving in this program. Retirants serving in the early retirement program shall accrue sick leave benefits in the same manner and subject to the same regulations as other employees of the California State University.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 23918, Education Code; and Section 21155, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43174. Administration.

The Chancellor or designee is authorized to issue such orders and take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the policy and provisions of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 21918, Education Code; and Section 21155 Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43200. Furloughs.

(a) The following terms are defined for this Article:

(1) “Furlough” means mandatory, temporary unpaid time off work. No earned accrued leave or any other compensated time may be used for any portion of a furlough.

(2) “Financial crisis” means an event(s), occurrence(s) or state of affairs creating an imminent and substantial deficiency in California State University financial resources that severely impacts the California State University's ability to sustain ongoing operations or to fulfill its mission.

(b) Upon a finding by the Chancellor of a natural disaster, epidemic or other major debilitating event that significantly impacts the operations of the California State University, or a financial crisis as defined in this Article, either systemwide or on one or more campuses, the Chancellor may implement furloughs for non-represented, Management Personnel Plan and Executive employees. The Chancellor may suspend any Title 5 regulation(s) and/or any California State University policy(ies) encompassing work hours and/or wages which he or she deems necessary to effectuate this provision. The Chancellor will determine the period of time furloughs will remain in effect.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6.8 (sections 43200) and section filed 7-21-2009; operative 7-21-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2009, No. 30).

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§ 43220. Reductions in Pay.

(a) The following terms are defined for this Article:

(1) “Reduction in pay” means a reduction in base pay.

(2) “Financial crisis” means an event(s), occurrence(s) or state of affairs creating an imminent and substantial deficiency in California State University financial resources that severely impacts the California State University's ability to sustain ongoing operations or to fulfill its mission.

(b) Upon a finding by the Chancellor of a natural disaster, epidemic or other major debilitating event that significantly impacts the operations of the California State University, or a financial crisis as defined in this Article, either systemwide or on one or more campuses, the Chancellor may implement reductions in pay for non-represented, Management Personnel Plan and Executive employees. The Chancellor may suspend any Title 5 regulation(s) and/or any California State University policy(ies) encompassing work hours and/or wages which he or she deems necessary to effectuate this provision. The Chancellor will determine the period of time reductions in pay will remain in effect.

(c) Nothing in this section limits or restricts the Chancellor's, or any President's, ability to reduce pay as authorized or permitted elsewhere in this Subchapter 7, or in any California State University policy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6.9 (sections 43220) and section filed 7-21-2009; operative 7-21-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2009, No. 30).

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§ 43100. Leave of Absence Without Pay.

An application for a leave of absence without pay shall be submitted by the applicant to the campus president. The campus president may approve such leaves for periods not to exceed a total of two years. A request for an extension of a leave of absence without pay beyond a total of two years may be approved by the campus president for a period of up to one additional year for each request. The number of extensions granted to any one applicant shall be within the discretion of the president. In the case of the staff of the administrative office, the application shall be submitted to the Chancellor for action. This section is not applicable to leaves of absence without pay following a sabbatical leave, pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 43005.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89510, 89512, and 89514, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-13-67; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 67, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Amendment filed 9-5-95; operative 10-5-95 (Register 95, No. 36).

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§ 43101. Military Leave. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89513, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-11-68; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 68, No. 38).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Repealer filed 2-8-2002; operative 2-8-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 16).

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§ 43102. Salary Increase Following Leave of Absence Without Pay.

The salary of an employee who takes a leave of absence without pay may be increased one step at the conclusion of the leave, if the following provisions are satisfied:

(a) The employee was not at the highest step of the salary range for his or her rank at the time the employee began the leave;

(b) The step increase would not result in establishing the employee's salary at a level higher than it would have been if the employee had continued at the campus without such leave and had been accorded a merit salary increase based on the employee's performance;

(c) The step increase becomes effective on the employee's regular anniversary date next following the employee's return to service;

(d) The leave was for the purpose of teaching, research, or other assignment, which is determined by the campus president in the case of an employee of a campus or by the Chancellor in the case of an employee of the Office of the Chancellor, to have been of a nature valuable to the California State University;

(e) In the case of an academic employee of a campus, the campus president shall consult with the faculty of the campus with respect to the salary step increase.

(f) This section shall not apply to a Management Personnel Plan employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendments filed 3-16-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. New subsection (f) filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 7. Separation of Employees from Service for Lack of Funds or Lack of Work [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 5, Ch. 1, Subch. 7, Art. 7, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited for Article 7 (Sections 43200-43206): Sections 66609, 89030 and 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 7 (Sections 43200-43206) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 75, No. 52; 72, No. 35; and 62, No. 3.

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§ 43350. Policy.

It is the policy of The California State University to require periodic performance appraisals for each permanent, probationary, or Management Personnel Plan employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 8.1 (Sections 43350-43353) filed 2-13-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 7).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43351. Procedures.

Procedures shall be established for periodic performance appraisals of permanent or probationary employees consonant with the policies of the Board of Trustees and the Chancellor. Procedures for performance appraisals of Management Personnel Plan employees shall be consonant with Section 42722 of this Subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43352. Part-Time Nonacademic Employees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

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§ 43353. Excluded Employees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 7-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 28).

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§ 43300. Probationary Employee Defined.

For the purposes of this article a probationary employee is an employee who has been appointed in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Section 89531 or 66609 and who has not completed the probationary period of employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89500 and 89534, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609, 89530, 89531 and 89533, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43301. Probationary Nonacademic Employees.

Any probationary nonacademic employee may be separated from service at any time upon written notice of rejection to the employee signed by the appointing power. The employee shall be given written notice of rejection for permanent status, which notice should be given not less than 30 days prior to the date the employee's probationary period ceases. The notice shall be mailed by registered mail, with return receipt requested, to the employee at his or her last known address or it may be delivered to the employee who shall acknowledge receipt of the notice in writing. If the notice is delivered to the employee and the employee refuses to acknowledge receipt thereof, the person delivering the notice shall make and file with the appointing power an affidavit of service thereof.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89500 and 89534, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609, 89530, 89531 and 89533, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-13-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 51).

2. Refiled 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43302. Probationary Administrative Employees.

Probationary employees of the Chancellor's Office may be rejected during probationary period, as specified in this Article 8 except that the Chancellor shall act instead of a campus president.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89500 and 89534, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609, 89530, 89531 and 89533, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 43303 to 43302 by amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43420. Delegation of Authority.

The Chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise, rules and procedures for the administration of industrial disability leave benefits in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 18120) of Part 1 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code and nonindustrial disability insurance in accordance with Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 18135) of Part 1 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Sections 18128 and 18142, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 9.5 (Section 43420) filed 10-1-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 40).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43400. Disabled Employees Eligible for Disability Retirement.

An employee who is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System, who is credited with at least five years of state service, and who is believed by the appointing power to be disabled, may not be dismissed because of disability unless the employee:

(a) Waives the right to retire for disability; and

(b) Either:

(1) Elects to withdraw retirement contributions; or

(2) Elects to permit retirement contributions to remain in the retirement fund with rights to service retirement as provided in Government Code Section 20393.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 9 (Sections 43400-43410) filed 12-13-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 51). For former history of Article 9 see Register 71, Nos. 1 and 46.

2. Amendment filed 9-0-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43401. Application for Disability Retirement by an Employee.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 21023, an employee who is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System and who is credited with at least five years of state service may make application for disability retirement to the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43402. Application for Disability Retirement by the Appointing Power.

The appointing power shall apply for disability retirement on behalf of an employee as to whom Section 43400 operates to prevent dismissal because of disability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43403. Dismissal, Demotion and Reassignment.

A permanent, probationary, or Management Personnel Plan employee who is believed by the appointing power to be disabled, and as to whom Section 43400 does not operate to prevent dismissal, may be dismissed because of such disability, and any permanent, probationary, or Management Personnel Plan employee who is believed by the appointing power to be disabled may be demoted or reassigned because of such disability, only if, prior to such dismissal, demotion or reassignment:

(a) The appointing power first requests a medical examination as provided in Section 43404; or

(b) The employee submits a medical report as provided in Section 43405.

Recommendations for dismissal or demotion under this section shall be made by the campus president to the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43404. Medical Examination.

Any permanent, probationary, or Management Personnel Plan employee may be required to submit to medical examination by a physician or physicians designated by the appointing power to evaluate whether or not the employee is disabled from performing the duties of the position. Fees for the examination shall be paid by the appointing power.

The examining physician shall make a written report of the examination to the appointing power. A copy of the report shall be provided to the employee.

The employee may submit medical reports or other pertinent information to the examining physician or to the appointing power.

Failure or refusal of the employee to submit to a medical examination required by the appointing power shall constitute a failure or refusal to perform the normal and reasonable duties of the position. In such event, the absence of an examination shall not prevent the appointing power from submitting an application for disability retirement of the employee, or from commencing disciplinary action pursuant to law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43405. Medical Report Submitted by the Employee.

In lieu of or in addition to a medical examination as provided in Section 43404, the appointing power may rely upon a medical report from the employee's physician.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43406. Demotion and Reassignment.

If the appointing power, after considering the conclusions of an examination by a physician and any other pertinent information, including any actions of the Public Employees' Retirement System on an application for disability retirement, concludes that a probationary, permanent, or Management Personnel Plan employee whom it believes to be mentally or physically disabled is unable to perform the duties of the employee's present position but is able to perform the duties of another position, either full time or part time, the appointing power may demote or reassign the employee to the other position. The employee may be demoted only with written consent or as otherwise provided by law.

An employee who is demoted or reassigned pursuant to this section, shall receive the maximum of the salary range of the class to which the employee is demoted or reassigned, provided that the salary is not greater than the salary the employee received at the time of demotion or reassignment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43407. Reinstatement Rights.

Upon the request of an employee who is dismissed, demoted, or reassigned pursuant to Sections 43403 and 43406, such employee shall be reinstated to an appropriate vacant position in the same class, in a comparable class, or in a lower related class, if it is determined by the appointing power that the employee is no longer incapacitated for duty. If there is no vacant position to which the employee may appropriately be appointed, the name of the employee shall be placed upon those reemployment lists determined to be appropriate by the appointing power.

The appointing power may require the person requesting reinstatement to submit to a medical examination by a physician or physicians designated by the appointing power to evaluate the capacity of the employee to perform the duties of the vacant position. Fees for such examination shall be paid by the appointing power. An employee who fails or refuses to submit to such an examination may not be reinstated as provided in this section.

Employees reinstated pursuant to this section shall be required to serve a new probationary period except Management Personnel Plan employees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 10-10-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 41).

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§ 43408. Reinstatement from Retirement.

A recipient of a disability retirement allowance who is reinstated from retirement by the Public Employees' Retirement System shall be entitled to reemployment as provided in Government Code Sections 21028 and 21029.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43409. Voluntary Change in Employment Status.

Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to limit the authority of the appointing power with respect to reassignments, disciplinary actions, resignations or other changes in employment status to which the employee consents.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43410. Disciplinary Action.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prevent the dismissal, demotion, or suspension of an employee pursuant to law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 20393, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43500. Notice.

Notice of the reassignment of an administrative employee pursuant to Section 66609 of the Education Code shall be in writing signed by the president of the campus, or the Chancellor in the case of the Chancellor's Office. Such notice shall be served on the employee and shall set forth a statement of the employee's right to answer within twenty (20) days and request a hearing on the questions of whether the required procedure was not followed, or of whether the position to which he or she is reassigned is not commensurate with his or her qualifications.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609 and 89539, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 12-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 50).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43501. Hearing Request.

An administrative employee reassigned pursuant to Section 66609 of the Education Code may request a hearing by filing a request for such hearing, in writing, with the Chancellor within twenty days (20) of being served with the notice. The request may be on the grounds that the required procedure was not followed or that the position to which the employee is reassigned is not commensurate with his or her qualifications. An impartial hearing board or hearing officer, or both, shall be designated by the Chancellor, and shall hold a hearing and shall recommend to the Chancellor a decision affirming, modifying or revoking the action taken. The Trustees may review and determine the matter in the same manner as provided in Section 42702(1) (2). Except for such review by the Trustees, the decision of the Chancellor shall be final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609 and 89539, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-11-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43520. Direct Resolution.

In the interest of economy and morale, appropriate effort should be made to resolve disciplinary situations directly with the employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540, and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 11 (Sections 43520 through 43525) filed 2-7-62; designated effective 7-1-62 (Register 62, No. 3).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43521. Cause.

Employees may be dismissed, demoted, or suspended for cause as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 5, Division 8, Part 55 (commencing with Section 89530) of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540 and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43522. Temporary Suspension.

When there is strong and compelling evidence that the presence of an employee on his or her job might create serious problems, if such evidence were subsequently proven to be correct, a president or the Chancellor may temporarily suspend an employee pending investigation and/or the furnishing of formal notice of disciplinary action. Unless earlier terminated by the president or the Chancellor,as the case may be, such temporary suspension shall automatically terminate upon the furnishing of formal notice of disciplinary action, or unless extended as provided by this section 30 days after its commencement, whichever first occurs.

The date for such automatic termination of the period of temporary suspension, where no furnishing of formal notice of disciplinary action has occurred, may be extended upon the written statement of the employee addressed to the president or the Chancellor, as the case may be, requesting such extension.

Suspension under this section shall not prejudice the case of the employee or any rights he or she may be provided under this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540 and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43523. Applications.

Any willful misstatement or omission of material facts in an employee's application for employment or other employment document shall be construed as constituting fraud under Section 89535 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540 and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43524. Disciplinary Actions.

(a) Nonacademic and Administrative Employees of a Campus. Disciplinary actions affecting nonacademic and administrative employees of a campus shall be recommended by the president of that campus to the Chancellor.

(b) Academic Employees of a Campus. Disciplinary actions affecting academic employees of a campus shall be pursuant to procedures prescribed by Section 43525.

(c) Dismissal of Academic Employees with Tenure. Recommendations of a campus President for dismissal of an academic employee with tenure at that campus, shall be made to the Chancellor, and shall be reviewed and action taken pursuant to the procedures prescribed by Section 43525.

(d) Employees in the Office of the Chancellor. Dismissal and other disciplinary actions affecting any employee in the Office of the Chancellor, except vice chancellors, shall be carried out by the Chancellor.

(e) Definition. As used in this Section, “disciplinary action” means dismissal, demotion or suspension.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500 Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540 and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-4-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43525. Disciplinary Action Procedures for Academic Personnel.

The Chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise, Disciplinary Action Procedures for Academic Personnel of the California State University which meet the requirements of Education Code Section 89542.5. The Chancellor shall consult as appropriate with respect to such procedures. The Chancellor shall report to the Board on procedures issued or revised pursuant to this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540 and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43526. Disruption of Campus Activities.

Notwithstanding any provision in this Subchapter 7 to the contrary, any employee of the California State University who, following appropriate procedures at the campus, is found to have disrupted or to have attempted to disrupt, by force or violence, any part of the instructional program of a campus, or any meeting, recruiting interview or other activity authorized to be held or conducted at the campus may, in the discretion of the President, be disciplined pursuant to Section 89535 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89530, 89535-89540 and 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43550. Employees Leaving with Reinstatement Rights.

The appointing power shall reinstate any employee, who meets all employment requirements and who left his or her classification with reinstatement rights as prescribed by law or by these rules, to a position in the classification which he or she left or the equivalent thereof. Such employees shall not lose any benefits or credit for prior service enjoyed at the time of separation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66606, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 12 (Sections 43550 and 43551) filed 2-7-62; designated effective 7-1-62 (Register 62, No. 3).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43551. Rehiring.

The appointing power may rehire any person who fulfills all employment requirements, who was previously employed at the campuses and who left in good standing. Such persons:

(a) shall acquire permanent status in the same manner as new employees.

(b) shall be credited with any unused sick leave at the time of previous separation as a regular employee as authorized by Section 19143 of the Government Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Section 19143, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43560.1. Academic Employees Whose Full-Time Service Began Prior to September 1, 1971. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 66606, 66609, 89030, 89500 and 89545, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 31.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43560.2. Application of Section 43560 to Certain Employees. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

2. Repealer filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

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§ 43560.5. Terminal Dates for Academic Year Employees Who Are Not Reappointed. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New Section filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Repealer filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

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§ 43560. Probationary Period and Award of Tenure.

Decisions with respect to the award or denial of tenure to a probationary academic employee as defined in Section 42700, subdivision (1), appointed pursuant to Article 2, Article 2.5, or both, shall be on the basis of full-time service in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to Section 42701 and pursuant to the following provisions:

(a) The normal pattern of awarding tenure, except as modified below, shall involve the assessment of a faculty member's performance over a period of four successive academic years, and for those not awarded tenure, a terminal year.

(b) The president may determine to award a fifth probationary year appointment. Should it be considered by the end of that year that more time is still necessary to evaluate the probationary academic employee for tenure purposes, the president may award a final sixth probationary year appointment. For those denied tenure following the final probationary year, a terminal year shall be awarded as provided in Subdivision (c) of Section 43561. A probationary academic employee shall not serve more than seven successive full-time years.

(c) If the academic employee transfers from an existing campus to a newly established campus under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, the employee shall be accorded such tenure rights at the newly established campus as the employee had acquired at the existing campus.

(d) If a tenured academic employee transfers from one campus to another campus and such transfer is not under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, the employee may be appointed with tenure or with such credit towards tenure as the president of the campus to which the employee transfers shall determine.

(e) If a probationary academic employee transfers from one campus to another campus, and such transfer is not under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, the employee may be appointed with such credit toward tenure as the president of the campus to which the employee transfers shall determine.

(f) If the academic employee is initially appointed to the rank of professor, the employee may be considered for tenure during his or her first academic year, and, not later than June 1 of the employee's second year, he or she shall be notified by the president or designee that the employee will either receive tenure or a terminal year.

(g) Notwithstanding any provision in this article to the contrary, the president in special circumstances may award tenure to any probationary academic employee earlier than the normal probationary period otherwise provided in this section, when, following an evaluation of the performance of the faculty member at the campus, the president finds that such early award of tenure is advantageous to the institution.

(h) Except as provided in subdivision (c), (d) and (g) of this Section, whenever tenure is awarded to an academic employee, the tenure shall be effective when the academic employee enters upon his or her duties at the same campus at the beginning of the academic year next succeeding the year during which tenure is awarded.

(i) If the academic employee is promoted to the rank of assistant professor during his or her probationary period, he or she shall be credited with consecutive probationary years already served at the campus at the rank of instructor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31). Former Section 43560 renumbered to 43560.1.

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43561. Recommendations, Review and Notice Dates.

Recommendations regarding reappointment, tenure and termination shall originate at the department or, where appropriate, at the division level. Such recommendations shall pass through appropriate levels to a final review committee which shall make recommendations to the president. The appropriate faculty shall participate fully at the various stages of the process. The president shall advise the academic employee of his or her decision with respect to reappointment, tenure, or termination in accordance with the dates specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section (which dates are referred to as “notice dates”), and if an employee is not to be retained, the president shall advise the employee when the employee's services will terminate in accordance with subdivision (c) of this section.

(a) At campuses not on quarter system year-round operations, each probationary academic employee shall be notified of reappointment, tenure or termination as follows:

(1) In the first probationary academic year of full-time service the employee shall be notified not later than March 1 of that academic year that he or she is to be reappointed for a second academic year, is to receive tenure, or is to be terminated at the end of that college year.

(2) In the second probationary academic year of full-time service the employee shall be notified not later than December 15 of that academic year that he or she is to be terminated at the end of that college year or is to receive further evaluation and a notice regarding his or her third academic year by June 1 of that academic year.

(3) In the second year of full-time service, if the employee is subject to further evaluation and notice as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the employee shall be notified not later than June 1 of that academic year as to whether his or her subsequent academic year is an additional probationary year or a first year of tenure, or whether he or she is to be terminated at the end of the subsequent college year.

(4) In his third or subsequent academic years of full-time service the employee shall be notified not later than June 1 of each of those years as to whether his or her subsequent academic year is an additional probationary year or a first year of tenure, or whether he or she is to be terminated at the end of the subsequent college year.

(b) At campuses on quarter system year-round operations, each probationary academic employee shall be notified of reappointment, tenure or termination, as follows:

(1) In the first year of full-time service, if the employee's period of four consecutive quarters began with the summer or fall quarter, the employee shall be notified not later than March 1 of that academic year, that he or she is to be reappointed to a second academic year, is to receive tenure, or is to be terminated at the end of that college year.

(2) In the first year of full-time service, if the employee's period of four consecutive quarters began with the winter or spring quarter, the employee shall be notified not later than September 1 of that academic year, that he or she is to be reappointed to a second academic year, is to receive tenure, or is to be terminated at the end of that college year.

(3) In the second year of full-time service, if the employee's period of four consecutive quarters began with the summer or fall quarter, the employee shall be notified not later than December 15 of that academic year, that he or she is to be terminated at the end of that college year or is to receive further evaluation and notice regarding a third academic year, by June 1 of that academic year.

(4) In the second year of full-time service, if the employee is subject to further evaluation and notice as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of this section, the employee shall be notified not later than June 1 of that academic year as to whether the subsequent academic year is an additional probationary year or a first year of tenure, or whether the employee is to be terminated at the end of the subsequent college year.

(5) In the second year of full-time service, if the employee's period of four consecutive quarters began with Winter or Spring Quarter, the employee shall be notified not later than June 1 of that academic year whether the subsequent academic year is an additional probationary year or a first year of tenure, or whether the employee is to be terminated at the end of the subsequent college year.

(6) In the third or subsequent academic years of full-time service, the employee shall be notified not later than June 1 of each of those academic years as to whether the subsequent academic year is an additional probationary year or a first year of tenure, or whether the employee is to be terminated at the end of the subsequent college year.

(c) Probationary academic employees who are not reappointed or awarded tenure shall terminate their services as follows:

(1) At the end of the college year during which the notice date occurs for:

(A) first year academic employees,

(B) second year academic employees at campuses not on quarter system year-round operations, who are not appointed to a third academic year,

(C) second year academic employees at campuses on quarter system year-round operations whose periods of four consecutive quarters begin with the summer or fall quarter, who are not reappointed to a third academic year.

(2) At the end of the college year next following the college year during which the notice date occurs for:

(A) second year academic employees other than those to whom subdivision (c)(1) is applicable,

(B) third and subsequent academic year employees.

(d) Probationary academic employees serving on 12 month appointments shall gain service credit toward tenure in the same manner as academic year employees at the same campus and shall be subject to the notice dates and termination dates as are applicable to academic year employees at the same campus as specified in this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89500 and 89534, Education Code. Reference: Section 89534, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 31.

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43562. Probationary Period, Promotion, and Nonaccruing Assignments.

An academic employee who has gained tenure shall be required to serve only one probationary period during employment at a campus. When an academic employee who has tenure is promoted, it shall be deemed that the employee has all rights provided by this article at the new rank. The employee shall not acquire tenure in an academic-administrative assignment or in an executive position.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43563. Leave of Absence Without Pay.

(a) A leave of absence without pay taken during a probationary period for an assignment determined by the campus president to be of a nature valuable to the campus shall not constitute a break in service for the purpose of acquiring tenure. One academic year or less of such leaves may, at the discretion of the president, be counted towards the required service for tenure. However, for a probationary period in a leave status to be counted towards eligibility for tenure, an appraisal of such relevant experience must be made and included in the total appraisal of the individual.

(b) The president shall determine whether a leave of absence without pay, for reasons other than those indicated in (a) above, shall constitute a break in the probationary period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43564. Late Reporting for Duties.

When the circumstances in the judgment of the campus president warrant, reporting for assigned duties within six weeks after the beginning of an academic year may not interrupt the probationary status or reduce the credit value of the probationary academic year in which the late start of less than six weeks occurred.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43565. Service in Academic--Administrative Assignment and Office of the Chancellor.

Service by a probationary academic employee in an academic-administrative assignment at the campus or a limited term of service in the Office of the Chancellor shall be counted toward completion of the academic probationary period at the campus. Service in the Office of the Chancellor by an academic employee with tenure shall not effect the employee's tenure status at the campus from which the employee came.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43566. Notifications of Reappointment, Non-Reappointment, and Award or Denial of Tenure.

(a) Notification of all decisions regarding reappointment, nonreappointment and the award or denial of tenure of academic employees shall be in writing and signed by the campus president or designee.

(b) The notice of intention not to reappoint a probationary academic employee or not to award tenure, as the case may be, shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the academic employee at his or her last known address, or the notice may be delivered to the academic employee in person who shall acknowledge receipt of the notice in writing. If such notice is delivered to the academic employee and he or she refuses to acknowledge receipt thereof, the person delivering the notice shall make and file with the campus president an affidavit of service thereof, which affidavit shall be regarded as equivalent to acknowledgement of receipt of notice.

(c) Reappointment to a succeeding academic year, and the award of tenure, may be accomplished only by notice by the president or designee. Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, no person shall be deemed to have been reappointed or to have been awarded tenure because notice is not given or received by the time or in the manner prescribed in this article. Should it occur that no notice is received by the times prescribed in this article, it is the duty of the academic employee concerned to make inquiry to determine the decision of the president, who shall without delay give notice in accordance with this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035, 89500 and 89534, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89500 and 89534, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 72, No. 35.

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43567. Grievance Procedure.

Nothing in this article shall preclude the use of established grievance procedures for academic personnel concerning any individual action relative to the status of an academic employee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-23-68; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 68, No. 49).

2. Repealer of former Section 43567 and renumbering of Section 43568 to Section 43567 filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43568. Notification of Availability.

Individuals who are not accorded tenure at a particular campus may ask that other campuses be notified of their availability in the event suitable vacancies exist which are consonant with their particular talents and abilities. Implementation of this section shall be in accordance with procedures established by the Office of the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 43570 filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35)

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43569. Notice by Employees.

If an academic employee desires to terminate an existing appointment or to decline a reappointment, the employee shall give notice not less than three months if the employee's rank is instructor or assistant professor, and not less than four months if the employee's rank is higher, before the end of his or her duties during the academic year exclusive of a special session; but the employee may properly request a waiver of this requirement in case of hardship or in a situation where he or she would otherwise be denied substantial professional advancement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-5-66; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 66, No. 25).

2. Amendment and renumbering from Section 43571 filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43571. Lecturers.

(a) The provisions of this article shall not apply to periods of service in the status of lecturer except that full-time service as a lecturer may be counted as service required for tenure not to exceed two years if it has been without break. Tenure may be awarded at the rank of professor based on service as a lecturer only if a two-year tenure period is utilized, as provided in Section 43560, subdivision (f), in which event up to one year of service as lecturer may be credited.

(b) A lecturer shall be given written notification no later than 30 calendar days prior to the end of the temporary appointment as to whether the lecturer will receive an appointment for the succeeding term. Failure to be so notified shall not constitute a right to employment in the succeeding term. If a lecturer has not received such notification, inquiry shall be made by the lecturer to the dean of the school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030, 89500, and 89534, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89500 and 89534, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering from Section 43569 filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 8-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 32).

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§ 43572. Director of Athletics and Athletic Coach.

(a) The provisions of this article relating to academic tenure shall not be applicable to periods of service in the classes of Director of Athletics or athletic coach.

(b) Appointments to the classes of Director of Athletics or athletic coach shall be made by the president on either an academic year, ten-month or twelve-month basis, and may be renewed on a year-to-year basis, without acquisition of tenure.

(c) Individuals who have served without a break in service in the classes of Director of Athletics or athletic coach, or both, and who are appointed to positions in which academic tenure may be gained, may be credited with not more than two years of service in such positions as service required for tenure; provided, that when such an individual is appointed to the position of Professor, he must serve at least one year in probationary status immediately prior to gaining tenure.

(d) The provisions of this Section shall not be applicable to probationary academic employees appointed prior to September 1, 1971, provided that at the discretion of the president and at the request of the academic employee, an academic employee who has been serving as a coach or director of athletics, may be appointed under the provisions of Subdivision (b) of this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-28-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 31).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43588.1. Acquisition of Permanent Status.

(a) A nonacademic employee, as defined in Section 42700(o), appointed pursuant to Article 2, and who serves full-time for one year, shall be awarded permanent status on beginning his or her second year of such service. Part-time service performed by such nonacademic employees shall not be credited toward permanent status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89531, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 14.1 (Sections 43588.1-43588.3) filed 12-13-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43588.2. Transfer Rights.

(a) If a nonacademic employee transfers from an existing campus or the Office of the Chancellor to a newly established campus under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, he or she shall be awarded such permanent status or credit toward permanent status at the newly established campus as he or she had acquired at the existing campus.

(b) If a permanent nonacademic employee transfers from one campus to another existing campus, and such transfer is not under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, he or she may be appointed with permanent status or with such credit towards permanent status as the president of the campus to which he or she transfers shall determine.

(c) If a probationary nonacademic employee transfers from one campus to another existing campus, and such transfer is not under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, he or she may be appointed with such credit toward permanent status as the president of the campus to which he or she transfers shall determine.

(d) If a nonacademic employee who holds either permanent or probationary status transfers from a campus to the Office of the Chancellor, or from the Office of the Chancellor to an existing campus, he or she shall receive such credit toward permanent status as the new appointing power shall determine.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66609, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89545, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43588.3. Probationary Period.

A nonacademic employee shall be required to serve only one probationary period to gain permanent status. If such an employee is promoted to a position with substantially different duties or to a position that requires additional duties and abilities, the employee shall serve an additional probationary period; but if permanent status is not awarded in the new position, the employee shall have the right to return to any class in which he or she had permanent status. A permanent nonacademic employee may, with the employee's consent and the approval of the appointing power, be employed at less than full-time and retain permanent status. Seniority credit and any other credit shall be gained only in the proportion the actual time employed is to full-time employment in the position.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89533, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43580. Probationary Period.

If an administrative employee as defined in Section 42700(m), appointed pursuant to Article 2, serves full-time for two years, the said employee shall become a permanent employee on beginning the third year of service subject to reassignment in accordance with Section 66609 and Section 89539 of the Education Code. Employees serving in 10-month positions shall be accorded tenure on beginning their third full term of service. The president shall determine whether a leave of absence without pay shall constitute a break in the probationary period.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66609, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609, 89500 and 89539, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 14 (Sections 43580 through 43587) filed 2-7-62; designated effective 7-1-62 (Register 62, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43581. Transfer.

If an administrative employee is transferred from an existing campus to a newly established campus under the provisions of Education Code Section 89545, such employee shall be accorded tenure rights accumulated as an employee of the existing campus as though the tenure rights had been accumulated as an employee of the newly established campus. He or she is subject to reassignment in accordance with Section 66609 and Section 89539 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66609, 89500, 89539 and 89545, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43582. Acquisition of Permanent Status.

An administrative employee shall be required to serve only one probationary period to gain permanent status, except when an employee with permanent status is promoted or reassigned to a position with substantially different duties. If the employee does not become permanent in the new position, the employee shall have the right to return to the former class in which permanent status was held.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43583. Service in Office of the Chancellor.

Limited-term service by a campus probationary administrative employee in the Office of the Chancellor shall be counted toward completion of the probationary period at the campus from which the employee came. Service in the Office of the Chancellor by a permanent administrative employee of a campus shall not affect the employee's permanent status in the campus from which the employee came.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43584. Service of Employees Transferred Temporarily from Office of the Chancellor.

Limited-term service at a campus by a probationary administrative employee who has been transferred temporarily from the Office of the Chancellor to the campus shall be counted toward completion of the probationary period in the Office of the Chancellor. Limited-term service at a campus by a permanent administrative employee who has been transferred temporarily from the Office of the Chancellor to the campus shall not affect the employee's permanent status in the Office of the Chancellor. Persons acquiring tenure as administrative employees at a campus thereby surrender any tenure rights previously held in the Office of the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43585. Notice of Rejection to Probationary Administrative Employee.

The president of a campus for campus employees or the Chancellor for employees in the Office of the Chancellor may determine at any time during an administrative employee's probationary period that the employee is to be rejected. Upon making such a determination, the president or the Chancellor shall give notice of rejection to the employee. The notice shall state the assigned date of separation.

(a) The notice periods shall be as follows:

Following completion of six months or more of continuous service, notice shall be given not less than fifteen days prior to the assigned date of separation; or

Following completion of twelve months or more of continuous service, notice shall be given not less than thirty days prior to the assigned date of separation; or

Following completion of eighteen months or more of continuous service, notice shall be given no later than the last day of the probationary period, and not less than forty-five days prior to the assigned date of separation.

Notwithstanding Section 43580, an administrative employee shall not become a permanent employee on beginning the third year of service if notice of rejection pursuant to this section has been given at any time during the probationary period.

(b) When the president or the Chancellor determines that it is in the best interests of the California State University or any campus thereof that a probationary administrative employee should be relieved of any or all of his or her duties following notice of rejection, the president or the Chancellor may designate other duties for the employee, or may direct the employee to take a vacation, or may direct the employee to take a leave of absence with pay. Such designation of other duties, vacation or leave of absence shall not be deemed a disciplinary action or reassignment.

(c) The notice of rejection to the probationary administrative employee shall be in writing, signed by the campus president or designee for campus employees, or Chancellor or designee for employees in the Office of the Chancellor, and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to the employee at his or her last known address; or the notice may be delivered to the employee in person who shall acknowledge receipt of the notice in writing. If the notice is delivered to the employee who refuses to acknowledge receipt thereof, the person delivering the notice shall file with the campus president or Chancellor as appropriate, a declaration of service thereof, which declaration shall be regarded as acknowledgement of receipt of notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 6-17-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 25).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43586. Reappointment.

After initial appointment, reappointment for the second year during the probationary period shall be automatic unless action of rejection, as outlined in Section 43585, is taken by the campus president or the Chancellor, as the case may be.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5DEF17734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:19:51.317339+00:00
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§ 43587. Grievance Procedure. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 12-30-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 1).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.1. Rules of Procedure for Appearance of an Employee Under Government Code Section 1028.1 [Repealed] > § 43600. Designation of Committee of Governing Body. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E0BEE434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:23.893461+00:00
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§ 43600. Designation of Committee of Governing Body. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89042, Education Code; and Section 1028.1, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 15.1 (Sections 43600-43604) filed 8-22-62 as procedural regulations; designated effective upon filing (Register 62, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Repealer of article 15.1 (sections 43600-43604) and section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.1. Rules of Procedure for Appearance of an Employee Under Government Code Section 1028.1 [Repealed] > § 43601. Form and Service of Order to Employee. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E0EAD634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:27.308076+00:00
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§ 43601. Form and Service of Order to Employee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89042, Education Code; and Section 1028.1, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

4. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.1. Rules of Procedure for Appearance of an Employee Under Government Code Section 1028.1 [Repealed] > § 43602. Meetings. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E1145734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:30.848584+00:00
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§ 43602. Meetings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89042, Education Code; and Section 1028.1, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-17-65; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 65, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

5. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.1. Rules of Procedure for Appearance of an Employee Under Government Code Section 1028.1 [Repealed] > § 43603. Counsel. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E13B6734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:34.925929+00:00
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§ 43603. Counsel. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89042, Education Code; and Section 1028.1, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.1. Rules of Procedure for Appearance of an Employee Under Government Code Section 1028.1 [Repealed] > § 43604. Conduct of Proceedings. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E1627734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:38.718388+00:00
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§ 43604. Conduct of Proceedings. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89042, Education Code; and Section 1028.1, Government Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.5. Certification of Nonacademic and Administrative Employees to Continue Employment Beyond Mandatory Retirement Age [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 5, Ch. 1, Subch. 7, Art. 15.5, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I93244EB54C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:42.080539+00:00
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 23922 and 89509, Education Code; and Section 20983.5, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 15.5 (Sections 43650-43657) filed 3-12-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 11).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Repealer of Article 15.5 (Sections 43650-43657) filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43660. Purpose. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E1ABB534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:46.268740+00:00
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§ 43660. Purpose. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 15.6 (Sections 43660-43667) filed 5-8-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

4. Repealer of article 15.6 (sections 43660-43668) and section filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43661. Scope and Definition. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E1DC8934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:50.312097+00:00
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§ 43661. Scope and Definition. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43662. Failure to Request or Receive Certification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E2060A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:54.139610+00:00
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§ 43662. Failure to Request or Receive Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43663. Initial Certification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E2394F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:57.982899+00:00
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§ 43663. Initial Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43664. Recertification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E2654134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:21:02.163964+00:00
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§ 43664. Recertification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43665. Employment Status. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E293A434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:21:05.774240+00:00
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§ 43665. Employment Status. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43666. Temporary Continuance in Employment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E2BD2534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:21:09.508342+00:00
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§ 43666. Temporary Continuance in Employment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code; and Sections 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43667. Delegation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E2E43534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:21:13.085682+00:00
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§ 43667. Delegation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 23922, 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 20983.5, Government Code. Reference: Sections 23922 and 89509, Education Code; and Section 20983.5, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15.6. Certification of Tenured Faculty to Continue Employment Beyond Age 70 [Repealed] > § 43668. Repeal. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E3066334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:21:17.704305+00:00
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§ 43668. Repeal. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code; Section 12941(a) and 12942, Government Code; Title 29, United States Code, Section 631(d)(100 Stat. 3344).

History

1. New section filed 9-23-93; operative 10-25-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 7-19-2004; operative 7-19-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2004, No. 36).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15. Tenure Rights of Employees Serving in Academic-Administrative Assignments > § 43593. Academic-Administrative Assignments.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5DFE0B934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:07.707171+00:00
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§ 43593. Academic-Administrative Assignments.

Tenure does not apply to academic-administrative assignments. Persons serving in academic-administrative assignments as defined by action of the Trustees in accordance with Section 42700(p) shall retain any tenure rights already earned either as an academic or administrative employee or in the case of probationary employees at a campus may gain tenure in either the academic or the administrative category, depending on the background and service of the employee as follows:

(a) Probationary academic employees shall continue to serve their probationary period and may acquire academic tenure at a campus while serving in academic-administrative assignments at the campus or limited-term service in the Office of the Chancellor.

(b) Probationary administrative employees shall continue to serve their probationary period and may acquire administrative permanent status while serving in academic-administrative assignments.

(c) Employees serving in academic-administrative assignments who immediately preceding such assignment were academic employees with tenure, shall retain their rights as academic employees.

(d) Employees serving in academic-administrative assignments who immediately preceding such assignments were administrative employees with tenure, shall retain their permanent status as administrative employees.

(e) Persons initially employed in academic-administrative assignments at a campus shall, while serving in such assignments, serve a probationary period toward and may acquire academic or administrative tenure according to the relevance of their assignment and qualifications to either academic or administrative positions. Such employees, if reassigned to academic or administrative positions during their probationary period, shall continue to serve their probationary period according to the requirements of the positions to which they are reassigned. Service time in academic-administrative assignments shall be counted toward tenure in either the administrative or academic category. Employees serving in academic-administrative assignments in the Office of the Chancellor shall earn no tenure or permanent status. Such employees shall retain those rights as acquired elsewhere at the campuses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 15 (Sections 43593 through 43596) filed 2-7-62; designated effective 7-1-62 (Register 62, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43594. Termination of Assignments.

Academic-administrative assignments at a campus may be terminated at any time by a president. Academic-administrative assignments in the Office of the Chancellor may be terminated at any time by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25).

3. Amendment o Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 15. Tenure Rights of Employees Serving in Academic-Administrative Assignments > § 43595. Leave of Absence Without Pay.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E0537834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:20:16.397414+00:00
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§ 43595. Leave of Absence Without Pay.

A leave of absence without pay taken during a probationary period for the purpose of teaching, research, study or an assignment determined by a president to be of a nature valuable to the campus shall not constitute a break in service for the purpose of acquiring tenure and one year or less of such leave may, at the discretion of the president be counted towards the required service for tenure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E07F6A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 43596. Transfer to New Campus.

If an employee serving in an academic-administrative assignment is transferred from an existing campus or the Chancellor's office to a newly established campus in accordance with provisions of Education Code Section 89545, such employee shall be accorded such tenure rights at the newly established campus as he or she had previously acquired at the existing campus or acquired prior to service in the Office of the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 8-22-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 5. Board of Trustees of the California State Universities > Chapter 1. California State University > Subchapter 7. Employees > Article 16.1. Public Notice of Initial Proposals of Exclusive Representatives and California State University > § 43725. Procedures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5E5F17534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 43725. Procedures.

Meeting and conferring as defined in the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act shall not commence on an initial proposal which relates to matters within the scope of representation until the Board of Trustees has conducted not less than four (4) public meetings scheduled no sooner than seven (7) calendar days from one another. Such meetings shall proceed in a manner to be determined by the Board of Trustees or its designated committee, subject to the following requirements:

(a) An initial meeting to present the proposal of an exclusive representative for a particular unit shall be scheduled within a reasonable time by the Board of Trustees or its designated committee.

(b) At the first meeting called for a particular representation unit, the exclusive representative shall present its proposal in writing and shall have ten (10) copies of such proposal for members of the Board of Trustees or its designated committee present, twenty (20) additional copies for distribution to the main library at each campus and in the Office of the Chancellor, and a sufficient quantity, but not fewer than twenty (20), for interested members of the public in attendance at the public hearing. At the time of such presentation, a representative of the exclusive representative may address the Board of Trustees or its designated committee for the purpose of clarifying or amplifying upon any portion of its proposal. Thereafter, the Board of Trustees or its designated committee shall set a time for a second public hearing.

(c) At such second meeting, members of the public shall be given an opportunity to address the proposals presented at the previous meeting. If a member of the public wishes to speak, he or she will be asked but not required to give his or her name, address, name of organization, if any, and on whose behalf he or she is speaking. Members of the public may submit written statements in addition to or in lieu of oral statements. Such written statements shall become a part of the record. At the conclusion of the testimony with respect to the exclusive representative's proposal for a given unit, the Board of Trustees or its designated committee shall schedule a third meeting.

(d) At the third meeting, the Board of Trustees or its designated committee shall present management's proposal for the representation unit in question in writing and shall have six (6) copies of such proposal fo the exclusive representative, twenty (20) additional copies for distribution to the main library at each campus and in the Office of the Chancellor, and a sufficient quantity, but not fewer than twenty (20), for interested members of the public in attendance at the public hearing. At such meeting, the Board of Trustees or its designated committee may, at its discretion, clarify or otherwise explain its proposal. Thereafter, the Board of Trustees or its designated committee shall set a time for a fourth public meeting.

(e) At the fourth meeting, members of the public shall be given an opportunity to address the proposals presented at the third meeting. In all other respects, the rules which govern the second meeting, set forth in subsection (c) hereof, shall govern.

(f) After the public has had the opportunity to express itself, the Board of Trustees or its designated committee shall, at the fourth meeting or at an additional public meeting scheduled at the Board of Trustees' or its designated committee's discretion, adopt a proposal including any changes in its initial proposal which it deems appropriate in light of the proceedings described herein.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, for all meetings required pursuant to this Article, if the Board of Trustees or its designated committee fails to schedule a meeting, it shall be scheduled by the Chair of the Board of Trustees or of its designated committee.

(h) Nothing herein shall preclude the consideration or proposals for more than one representation unit at a particular public meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cite: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 16.1 (Sections 43725 and 43726) filed 9-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 40).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43726. Procedures--Additional Proposals.

If new subjects of meeting and conferring arise after the presentation of the initial proposals, the following procedures shall prevail:

(a) All new subjects of meeting and conferring, whether proposed by the exclusive representative or the Board of Trustees or its designated committee, shall be posted by The California State University within twenty-four (24) hours and no meeting and conferring will take place on the subject until the item has been posted for twenty-four (24) hours.

(b) If the Board of Trustees or its designated committee votes on any new subject described above, the vote thereon by each member voting shall be disclosed by posting within twenty-four (24) hours.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 10-1-2007; operative 10-1-2007 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1(e) (Register 2007, No. 40).

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§ 43727. Definition.

For the purpose of this article, “bona fide association” means an organization of employees and/or former employees of the California State University which does not have as one of its purposes the representing of employees in their relations with the California State University or any entity of the State of California. A “bona fide association” may include affirmative action advocacy groups and professional organizations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3566, Government Code. Reference: Sections 1150(d) and 3566, Government Code.

History

1. New Article 16.2 (Sections 43727-43729) filed 10-28-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 44).

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§ 43728. Registration.

Each bona fide association shall submit to the Chancellor or designee an annual registration statement on or about July 1 of each calendar year in a form prescribed by the Chancellor or designee. The registration statement shall include the following information: name of the bona fide association, its headquarters address, telephone number, list of principal officers and their mailing addresses. The statement shall also include a written certification that the bona fide association is observing and has observed in the past year the following:

(a) The purpose of the association is not to represent California State University employees or any other State employees on matters within the scope of representation; and

(b) The association does not have an affiliation with an employee organization of the California State University or any other State entity; and

(c) The association is not acting as an employee organization by filing unfair labor practice charges or competing to be an exclusive bargaining agent in unit certification elections of the California State University or any other State entity.

The statement shall be accompanied by a copy of the association's bylaws and a statement of the organization's purpose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3566, Government Code. Reference: Sections 1150(d) and 3566, Government Code.

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§ 43729. Revocation of Registration.

The registration of a bona fide association may be removed by the Chancellor or designee for the following reasons:

(a) Determination by the Chancellor or designee that the bona fide association has represented an employee in his or her employer- employee relations with the California State University or an entity of the State of California, or is affiliated with an employee organization of the California State University or any other State entity.

(b) Failure of the bona fide association to provide the annual registration statement.

(c) Determination by the State Controller that the bona fide association has interfered or failed to cooperate in an employee's request to decline membership or payroll dues deduction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 89030 an 89500, Education Code; and Section 3566, Government Code. Reference: Sections 1150(d) and 3566, Government Code.

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§ 43700. Delegation of Authority.

The Chancellor or designee is authorized to meet and confer, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, with representatives of employee organizations concerning matters relating to employment conditions, including, but not limited to, wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment upon request, and shall consider as fully as the Chancellor deems reasonable such presentations as are made by the employee organization on behalf of its members prior to arriving at a determination or recommendation of policy or course of action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 16 (Sections 43700, 43701, 43702) filed 4-9-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 15). Former Section 43700 renumbered to 43800.

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43701. Reports.

The Chancellor shall report requests to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and to the Chair of the Committee on Collective Bargaining. Periodically, the Chancellor shall report on such meetings to the Chair of the Committee on Collective Bargaining of the Board of Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43702. Reservation of Authority.

The Chair of the Board of Trustees may, in his or her discretion, cause the Board or a committee thereof to meet and confer with representatives of employee organizations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43703.1. Definitions.

The following definitions apply to the terms used in Sections 43703 through 43711.

(a) “Campus” includes the various work locations of employees of The California State University including the Office of the Chancellor.

(b) “Chief Executive Officer” means, in the Office of the Chancellor, the Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee, and on a campus, the President or the President's designee.

(c) “Employee organization” means any organization of any kind in which campus employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with the employer concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of employees. An academic senate or other similar academic bodies or divisions thereof shall not be considered an employee organization.

(d) “Organizational activities” means any activities engaged in by an employee organization on any campus except for representation of employees in grievances, disciplinary actions, and meet and confer sessions held pursuant to Sections 43700 and 43702 of this Article.

(e) “Work time” means time in which an employee is expected to be performing services for the campus. Work time would normally not include scheduled rest breaks and lunch periods.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Government Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43703. Policy for Employee Organizations.

The several campuses and the Office of the Chancellor of The California State University will operate under the uniform, systemwide policy governing relationships with employee organizations engaging in organizational activities, provided by Sections 43703 through 43711 of this Article. The Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee shall prescribe and may from time to time revise rules and procedures concerning campus relations with employee organizations. Only employee organizations which have been verified by the Office of the Chancellor in accordance with Section 43710 are entitled to privileges of this policy. Campuses will be informed as to those organizations which have been verified. Persons representing organizations which purport to represent campus employees but which have not been verified, shall be referred to the Office of the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43704. Representatives.

Employee organization officers and representatives who are not employees of the campus and who desire to carry on organizational activities on the campus must notify the Chief Executive Officer prior to conducting activities on behalf of an employee organization. This notice shall conform to the procedures designated for that purpose by the Chief Executive Officer. Campus procedures may require the identity of the campus visitor, the time of the visit, and the areas to be visited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43705. Use of Campus Facilities.

Use of campus facilities by employee organizations shall not interfere with or disrupt campus business or violate security, safety, or health regulations of the campus. All meetings shall be conducted outside the work time of employees in attendance. If costs for additional maintenance or security are incurred by the use of facilities, such costs shall be borne by the employee organization.

Campus offices provided to employees shall not be used by employee organizations for organizational activities. Office space will not be provided to employee organizations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43706. Display and Distribution of Organizational Materials.

Display and distribution of organizational materials may be made only at designated points on the campus. Organizational materials may not be distributed to employees on their work time. An adequate number of designated points, including space on bulletin boards, shall be provided at each campus. This rule does not cover personal apparel items, such as lapel buttons, and automobile bumper stickers placed on private automobiles by their owners.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43707. Campus Mail Services.

Subject to reasonable regulations, including charges where additional costs are incurred, representatives of verified employee organizations shall be afforded access to campus mail services and mail boxes for the purpose of distributing materials to employees. All materials distributed under this provision must identify the employee organization which is distributing the materials. One copy of all materials distributed through campus mail services or mail boxes must be directed to the Chief Executive Officer along with the name and telephone number of the representative responsible for the distribution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43708. Organizational Solicitation.

Solicitation by nonemployee representatives of employee organizations shall not occur during work time. Employees may not engage in solicitation for or against employee organizations or for or against issues at times which will interfere with their own work or the work of other employees. In the event that it is not possible for a representative of a verified employee organization to communicate with an employee during non-work times, such employee organization shall be afforded reasonable opportunities as determined by the Chief Executive Officer to communicate with employees so long as such communication does not interfere with the work of the campus or violate security, safety or health requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43709. Use of Campus Equipment.

Campus equipment and supplies shall not be used by employee organizations for any purpose. Campus telephones may not be used for organizational activities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43710. Verification of Employee Organizations.

Each employee organization which desires to represent campus employees shall be required to furnish the Office of the Chancellor at the time of initial verification, and subsequently between October 1 and 15 of each year, a written statement containing:

(a) The name and address of the employee organization, its parent body, if any, and its affiliates, if any.

(b) The names and addresses of the employee organization's principal officers and all representatives who are authorized to represent the organization, specifying to which campus(s) each officers and representative's authority applies.

(c) A description of the employee classifications the employee organization is seeking to represent.

(d) A copy of the Constitution and By-laws of the organization, its parent body, if any, and its affiliates, if any.

(e) A statement that one of the organization's purposes is the representation of CSU employees concerning, in whole or in part, grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of employees.

Employee organization shall promptly amend these written statements during each year as changes occur. The Office of the Chancellor will notify each campus of the filings concerning the campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43711. Violation of Policy: Hearings.

Employee organizations which do not comply with Sections 43703 through 43711 or with campus rules promulgated to implement them may be denied any or all privileges provided for in this policy. The Chancellor or the Chancellor's designee, hereinafter referred to as the Reviewing Officer, shall determine noncompliance and the extent to which any privileges shall be revoked for employee organizations who have violated the policies established by Sections 43703 through 43711 of this Article. When the Reviewing Officer has reason to believe that a particular employee organization has violated this policy and that withdrawal of privileges may be called for, the Reviewing Officer may undertake an inquiry. In such cases, the Reviewing Officer, shall notify the employee organization in question and the appropriate Chief Executive Officer, of the possible violation. The Reviewing Officer shall arrange a conference; all parties will be given reasonable notice of the time and place of the conference. The conference shall be called to determine whether violations of the policy have occurred and what, if any, sanctions are appropriate. The employee organization shall be advised of the alleged violations of the policy and of the range of sanctions which may be imposed if the violation is found to have occurred. The Reviewing Officer may demand information from the employee organization or any other individual with information concerning the alleged violation. Employee organizations shall have the right of access to all materials upon which the allegations are based and which the Reviewing Officer considers in making his or her decision. The conference shall be conducted in the manner and format directed by the Reviewing Officer. Following the conference at which the Reviewing Officer considers the allegations and information received, the Reviewing Officer shall make a finding of whether a violation has occurred and determine what, if anything, is appropriate. The Reviewing Officer is authorized to restrict or withdraw privileges granted under this policy. In addition, the Reviewing Officer may also make any other provisions consistent with law as may in the Reviewing Officer's judgment be appropriate with respect to violations, including recommendations for disciplinary, civil, or criminal actions resulting from alleged violations and withdrawal of any other privileges provided to the employee organizations or their officers and representatives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code; and Section 3568, Government Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43750. Delegation of Authority.

The Chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise Grievance Procedures for Academic Personnel which meet the requirements of Education Code Section 89542.5. The Chancellor shall consult as appropriate with respect to such procedures. The Chancellor shall report to the Board on procedures issued or revised pursuant to this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89542.5, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 17 (Section 43750) filed 6-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 7-28-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 31).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43775. Delegation of Authority.

The Chancellor shall prescribe and may from time to time revise grievance procedures for nonacademic and administrative personnel as defined in Section 42700(o) and (m) respectively. The Chancellor shall consult as appropriate with respect to such procedures. These procedures may be utilized for all nonacademic and administrative employees except nonacademic and administrative employees who are temporary employees and shall include nonacademic and administrative employees who are on full or partial leave of absence with or without pay. The Chancellor shall report to the Board on procedures issued or revised pursuant to this section and shall require their publication at the campuses in an appropriate manner.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 18 (Section 43775) filed 12-30-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 1).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43800. Amendment.

The Trustees retain authority, pursuant to law, to add, amend, or repeal any of their regulations including but not limited to those relating to tenure, layoff, dismissal, demotion, suspension or reinstatement of academic and administrative employees, in whole or in part, at such time as they may choose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, 89035 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 89500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 1.

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Article 20. California State University--Conflict of Interest Code

NOTE: It having been found, pursuant to Government Code Section 11409(a), that the printing of the regulations constituting the California State University Conflict of Interest Code is impractical and these regulations being of limited and particular application, these regulations are not published in full in the California Code of Regulations. The regulations are available to the public for review or purchase at cost at the following locations:

THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

401 GOLDEN SHORE, 4TH FLOOR

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90802

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The California State University Conflict of Interest Code is designated as Article 20 of Subchapter 7, Chapter 1, Division 5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and consists of sections numbered and titled as follows:

Article 20. California State University--Conflict of Interest Code

Section	
43810.	General Provisions
	Appendix

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 87300 and 87304 Government Code. Reference: Sections 87300, et. seq., Government Code.

History

1. New article 20 (sections 43810-43820, Exhibits A and B) filed 6-26-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission (Register 78, No. 26).

2. Repealer of article 20 (sections 43810-43820 and Exhibits A and B) and new article 20 (section 43810 and Appendix) filed 2-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-1-80 (Register 81, No. 9).

3. Amendment of Appendix filed 12-19-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-4-84 (Register 84, No. 51).

4. Amendment of Appendix filed 3-21-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 2-4-86 (Register 86, No. 12).

5. Amendment of General Provisions and Appendix filed 6-23-94; operative 7-25-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 2-17-94 (Register 94, No. 25).

6. Amendment of agency address filed 11-28-2001; operative 11-28-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 50).

7. Amendment of appendix filed 12-7-2005; operative 12-7-2005. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 3-9-2005 (Register 2005, No. 49).

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§ 43825. Memorandum of Understanding.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, if a Memorandum of Understanding entered into pursuant to the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act is in conflict with provisions in this subchapter, the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding and not the provisions of this subchapter shall govern as to those employees covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89500, Education Code. Reference: Section 3560, et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New Article 21 (Section 43825) filed 8-11-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33).

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§ 43850. Authority.

The regulations adopted under this Subchapter implement the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and the Statewide Guidelines issued by the Resources Agency, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21082.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New Subchapter 8 (Sections 43850-43854, 43860, 43861) filed 10-12-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 41).

2. Repealer of Subchapter 8 (Sections 43850-43861, not consecutive) and new Subchapter 8 (Sections 43850-43861, not consecutive) filed 4-26-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43851. Definitions.

(a) Environmental Documents. “Environmental Documents” means Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Impact Statements, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Notices of Completion, Notices of Determination, and any other studies, reports, or documents required of the Trustees by environmental legislation or applicable administrative rules.

(b) Ministerial Projects. The term “Ministerial Projects” refers to projects in which the Trustees' actions involve only the use of fixed standards or objective measurements without personal judgment. Ministerial projects are not covered by the Environmental Quality Act of 1970; they therefore do not require an environmental study or the preparation of an Environmental Document.

(c) Project. (1) The term “Project” refers to the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in a physical impact on the environment, directly or ultimately, that is any of the following:

(A) An activity directly undertaken by the Trustees including ut not limited to, public works construction or related activities, clearing or grading of land and improvements to existing public structures, which will result in a physical change in the environment; and the adoption of a new campus Master Plan or substantial revisions thereof.

(B) An activity undertaken by a person which is supported in whole or in part through contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms of assistance from the Trustees which will result in a physical change in the environment.

(C) The issuance by the Trustees of a lease, permit, license, or other entitlement for use to a person which use will result in a physical change in the environment.

(2) The term “Project” refers to the activity which is being approved and which may be subject to several discretionary approvals by governmental agencies. The term “Project” does not mean each separate governmental approval.

(3) The term “Project” does not include:

(A) Anything specifically exempted by state law.

(B) Proposals for legislation to be enacted by the state Legislature other than Trustee requests for authorization of funding independently from the Budget Act.

(C) Continuing administrative or maintenance activities such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, emergency repairs to public service facilities, academic and other general policy and procedures making (except as they are applied to specific instances covered above), feasibility or planning studies.

(D) The submittal of proposals to a vote of the people of the state or of a particular community.

(E) Personnel actions.

(F) Ministerial projects.

(d) Statewide Guidelines. The term “Statewide Guidelines” means the official regulations on environment applicable to all state agencies including the Trustees, as adopted by the Office of Planning and Research and the Secretary for the Resources Agency pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083. These regulations may be found in Chapter 3, Division 6 of Title 14, California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 15000.

(e) Trustees. As used in this subchapter, “Trustees” refers to the Board designated by Education Code Section 66600 and to the Board's authorized officers acting within the scope of their duties.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43852. Purpose.

The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the principles, procedures, objectives, criteria and definitions to be used by the California State University in implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. The orderly evaluation of a project must include consideration of the project's effects, if any, on the environment. This requires that initial studies be made on every project to determine if it will have a significant environmental effect. Environmental Documents will then be prepared and considered as a part of the planning process for all projects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39). Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code

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§ 43853. Application.

These Guidelines have only general application to the diversity of projects undertaken or approved by the Trustees. They provide basic principles, objectives, criteria and definitions which are to be applied to the study of specific projects connected with the Trustees under procedures adopted pursuant to the delegation of authority provided in this Subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43854. Statewide Guidelines.

Procedures adopted under these Guidelines shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Statewide Guidelines.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030, and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43860. Delegation of Authority.

The Chancellor or designee is authorized to adopt such rules, orders, and procedures as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out these guidelines, including but not limited to:

(a) The designation of the appropriate officers or employees to conduct initial studies, order, prepare, review and make findings on Environmental Documents, and make such other decisions and determinations as are required under the procedures established by this Subchapter and the Statewide Guidelines.

(b) The issuance of new rules or procedures to conform the policies of the Trustees to changes in the Statewide Guidelines or any other requirements of state or federal law.

(c) Establishing fees pursuant to Education Code Sections 90500 and 89700, Public Resources Code Section 21089 and the Statewide Guidelines.

(d) Making application for the designation of categorical exemptions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-29-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43861. Designations.

Persons designated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 43860 are authorized to order, prepare, and review Environmental Documents and to make such findings and determinations as are provided for under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the Statewide Guidelines, and other environmental legislation and administrative rules applicable to the Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code; and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21082, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New Note filed 9-20-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 43870. Contract Approval.

Contracts of the Trustees under the California State University Contract Law (Public Contract Code, section 10700 et seq.) and contracts of the Trustees under section 10295 of the Public Contract Code shall comply with the DVBE provisions of article 1.5 (commencing with section 10115 of chapter 1 of part 2 of division 2 of the Public Contract Code and these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 10115.3(b), Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 10115 et seq., 10290 et seq., 10700 et seq., 12100 et seq. and 12120 et seq., Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of article heading filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment filed 7-31-95; operative 8-30-95 (Register 95, No. 31).

4. Amendment of article heading and section filed 8-5-98; operative 8-5-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 39).

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§ 43871. Definitions.

As used in these regulations:

(a) “Trustees,” for the purposes of this subchapter, means the Board of Trustees of the California State University created by section 66600 of the Eduction Code, and includes any division or campus thereof which has been delegated the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the Trustees, and any person acting under authority of such delegation.

(b) “DVBE” means disabled veteran business enterprise.

(c) The term “contract” shall have the meaning set forth in section 10115.1 of the Public Contract Code.

(d) The term “disabled veteran business enterprise” (“DVBE”) shall mean a business concern meeting the criteria of Military and Veterans Code Section 999(g).

(e) “Bidder” means any person or entity making an offer or proposal, competitively or noncompetitively, for the purpose of securing the awarding or letting of a contract by the Trustees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 10115.3(b), Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 10115, et seq., 10290 et seq., 10700 et seq., 12100 et seq. and 12120 et seq., Public Contract Code; and Section 999(g) Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsection (d) and subsection relettering, and amendment of Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 8-5-98; operative 8-5-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 39).

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§ 43872. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goal.

In addition to other State contracting requirements, to qualify as a responsive bidder, a bidder may be required to meet the statewide participation goal, or demonstrate that a good faith effort was made to meet it, or, for contracts for materials, supplies, or equipment, including electronic data processing goods and services, have filed prior to the date for submitting an offer or proposal with the Trustees, a disabled veterans business enterprise utilization plan with the Department of General Services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 10115.3(b), Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 10115 et seq., 10290 et seq., 10700 et seq., 12100 et seq. and 12120 et seq., Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment filed 7-31-95; operative 8-30-95 (Register 95, No. 31).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-5-98; operative 8-5-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 39).

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§ 43873. Meeting the Goal or Making a Good Faith Effort.

(a) The requirement to meet the DVBE goal or make a good faith effort to meet it must be satisfied, at the time of bid opening, by meeting the provisions of (b) or (c) below.

(b) The requirement for meeting the DVBE goal shall be deemed to have been met if a bidder is a disabled veteran business enterprise and committed to performing not less than 3 percent of the dollar amount of the bid with its own forces, or is committed to use DVBEs for not less than 3 percent of the dollar amount of the bid.

(c) The requirement for making a good faith effort to meet the DVBE goal shall be determined as follows: the Trustees shall evaluate the effort made by the bidder to seek out and consider disabled veteran business enterprises as potential subcontractors, materials and equipment suppliers, or both in order to meet the requirement set forth in subdivision (b). In evaluating such effort, the Trustees shall consider written evidence of the actions specified in Public Contract Code, section 10115.2(b). Based on this evaluation, the Trustees, in its sole discretion, may make a finding that the good faith effort requirement has been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 10115.3(b), Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 10115 et seq., 10290 et seq., 10700 et seq., 12100 et seq. and 12120 et seq., Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1), (b)(2) and (c), new subsection (b)(3), subsection renumbering, and amendment of Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-5-98; operative 8-5-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 39).

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§ 43874. Contract Awards.

(a) If a bidder fails to meet the “good faith effort” requirement of section 43873 and, for contracts for materials, supplies, or equipment, including electronic data processing goods and services, fails to have filed prior to the date for submitting an offer or proposal with the Trustees a disabled veterans business enterprise utilization plan with the Department of General Services, such bidder shall be deemed not to be a responsive bidder for purposes of Trustees' evaluation of an award of contract and is thus ineligible for an award. No provision of these regulations, however, shall be deemed to require the Trustees to make an award.

(b) With respect to invitations for bid for the purchase of supplies or equipment pursuant to the provisions of article 3 of chapter 2 of part 2 of division 2 of the Public Contract Code or the acquisition of goods and services pursuant to the provisions of chapter 3 of part 2 of division 2 of the Public Contract Code (commencing with section 12100) where the Trustees have reserved the right to make multiple awards of a single contract award, a bidder shall be deemed responsive regarding the requirement for the making of a good faith effort if there would be compliance with the provisions of section 43873 based on award for a single contract, notwithstanding such bidder may be unable to achieve compliance with the established goals if the Trustees exercise the right to make multiple awards.

(c) The statutory goals for awards of contracts under these provisions shall apply to the overall amount expended each year by the Trustees, and need not be met by every individual contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 10115.3(b), Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 10115 et seq., 10290 et seq., 10700 et seq., 12100 et seq. and 12120 et seq., Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. New subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-31-95; operative 8-30-95 (Register 95, No. 31).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-5-98; operative 8-5-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 39).

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§ 43880. Purpose.

These regulations implement Sections 999.1-999.9 of the Military and Veterans Code which establish a disabled veteran enterprise participation goal for professional bond services contracts for issuance of bonds by or on behalf of the State of California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 999.5(b), Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Section 89036, Education Code; and Section 999 et seq., Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 11-27-2001; operative 11-27-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 4).

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§ 43881. Definitions.

The terms used in this article shall have the meanings described in Military and Veterans Code, section 999.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 999.5(c), Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Section 89036, Education Code; and Section 999 et seq., Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Repealer and new section filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-27-2001; operative 11-27-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 4).

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§ 43882. TBE List.

The Treasurer maintains a list of target business enterprises (TBE) which include disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE's). The list is organized by the types of professional bond services (e.g., underwriters, bond counsels, financial advisors). The list shall be known as the “TBE List.” The Trustees shall use this list as evidence that TBE's meet the requirements of law. Applications for inclusion on this list, and appeals from determinations of the Treasurer, may be made in accordance with California Code of Regulations, title 2, sections 1899.510 et seq.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 999.5(b), Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Section 89036, Education Code; and Section 999 et seq., Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Repealer and new section filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-27-2001; operative 11-27-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 4).

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§ 43883. Competitive Sales.

(a) Notices. If bonds are to be sold by competitive bid, the notice of sale shall:

(1) Be delivered to all underwriters on the TBE List;

(2) Contain, in substance, the following statement:

“Firms owned by disabled veterans are encouraged to respond to this invitation for bid. The Trustees have adopted regulations and a participation goal for professional bond services firms owned by disabled veterans. All bidders must certify awareness of these regulations and goal. Successful bidders will be required to submit reports to the Trustees concerning TBE outreach efforts and professional bond service participation in transactions related to the offer and sale of the bonds that are the subject of this notice of sale.”

(b) Bids.

(1) The form for submitting bids shall contain, in substance, the following certification which shall be executed by the bidder: “Bidder certifies that bidder is aware of the Trustees' regulations and participation goal for TBE's offering professional bond services.”

(2) The Senior Managing Underwriter may make the certification required by subdivision (a) on behalf of the syndicate or selling group.

(c) Goals for Competitive Contract. The Trustees' annual goal for TBE participation in competitive contracts for professional bond services shall be 3 percent for disabled veteran business enterprises for each of the professional bond services. This goal need not be met in every competitive bond transaction but will be pursued on an aggregate annual basis considering all competitive bond transactions during a year. This goal will also be described in each notice of sale for bonds to be sold by competitive bid.

(d) Reports. The Senior Managing Underwriter in a competitive sale of bonds shall submit a written report regarding distribution of the underwriter's discount to the Trustees within 10 days of closing a transaction where the Senior Managing Underwriter's services were used.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 999.5(b), Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Section 89036, Education Code; and Section 999 et seq., Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-27-2001; operative 11-27-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 4).

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§ 43884. Negotiated Sales.

(a) Goal. The statutory goal for professional bond services in connection with bonds sold in negotiated transactions need not be met in every individual contract for services but will be pursued on an aggregate annual basis considering all contracts for professional bond services during a year. Thus, during the course of a year, there may be contracts without TBE participation and contracts with TBEs as prime contractor or TBE participation substantially higher than the statutory goal.

(b) TBE Qualifications. TBEs shall be considered for only those contracts or participation in contracts commensurate with their experience, capital, and compliance with applicable licensing requirements.

(c) Reports. The Senior Managing Underwriter in a negotiated sale of bonds shall submit a written report regarding distribution of the underwriter's discount to the Trustees within 10 days of closing a transaction where the Senior Managing Underwriter's services were used.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code; and Section 999.5(b), Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Section 89036, Education Code; and Section 999 et seq., Military and Veterans Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-91; operative 3-9-91 (Register 91, No. 33).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 11-19-93; operative 11-19-93 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 93, No. 47).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-27-2001; operative 11-27-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1 (Register 2002, No. 4).

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Note: Authority cited: Section 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 71000 and 71020, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Part VI (Subchapters 1, 2, 4, 4.1, 4.5, 5, 5.5) and new Part VI, Divisions 1 through 8 (§§ 50000-57121, not consecutive) filed 4-13-70; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No 16). For prior history, see Register 69, Nos. 6, 19, 43 and 52.

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of Chapter 1 (Sections 50000-50014) and new Chapter 1 (Sections 50000-50156, not consecutive) filed 5-17-78 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 20).

4. Repealer of Chapter 1 (Sections 50000-50156, not consecutive) and new Chapter 1 (Sections 50000-50073, not consecutive) filed 8-9-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 33). For prior history, see Registers 81, No. 12; 81, No. 3; 79, No. 46; 79, No. 32; 78, No. 20; and 77, No. 9.

5. Repealer of Chapter 1 (Articles 1-8, Sections 50000-50073, not consecutive) filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24).

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§ 50001. Selection of President and Vice President.

The Board annually shall select two of its members as president and vice president, respectively.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 1. Board of Governors > Subchapter 1. Board of Governors' Procedures > § 50002. Student Senate for California Community Colleges.
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§ 50002. Student Senate for California Community Colleges.

The Board of Governors recognizes the Student Senate for California Community Colleges as the statewide community college student organization to represent community college students within the California Community Colleges, including before the Board of Governors and the Chancellor's Office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 76060.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-9-96; operative 9-8-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-6-2020; operative 12-6-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 1. Board of Governors > Subchapter 1. Board of Governors' Procedures > § 50000. Definitions.
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§ 50000. Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this Division unless otherwise indicated:

(a) “Auxiliary organization” means an organization established for the purpose of providing supportive services and specialized programs for the general benefit of a college, a district, or the California Community Colleges under Article 6, of Chapter 6, of Part 45, or Division 7, of Title 3, of the Education Code (commencing with section 72620).

(b) “Board” means the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.

(c) “California Community Colleges” means the postsecondary education system consisting of California community college districts established pursuant to law and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.

(d) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

(e) “Chancellor's office” means the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

(f) “College” means a California community college.

(g) “District” means a California community college district maintaining one or more community colleges.

(h) “Faculty” means an “academic employee,” a “certified employee,” or a person employed by a district in an academic position, who is not designated as supervisory or management. Faculty may include instructors, librarians, counselors, community college health services professionals, handicapped student programs and services professionals, extended opportunity programs and services professionals, and others with similar qualifications and duties.

(i) “Governing board” means a board of trustees governing a California community college district.

(j) “Institution” means the University of California, the California State University, or a college of the California Community Colleges.

(k) “Resident” means a student who has residence in California for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date.

(l) “Nonresident” means a student who does not have residence in California for more than one year immediately preceding the residence determination date.

(m) “Resident classification” means classification as a resident at the University of California, the California State University, the California Maritime Academy, or a California community college.

(n) “Residence determination date” is a date or day established by district governing boards for each semester, quarter, or term to determine a student's residence.

(o) “Student” means a person enrolled in or applying for admission to an institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. References: Sections 68011, 68012, 68015, 68017, 68018, 68022, 68023, 70900, 70902, 71090, 72670, 76004, 87001 and 87003, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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§ 50500. General Provisions.

The Political Reform Act, Government Code sections 81000, et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate Conflict of Interest Codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code, which can be incorporated by reference, and which may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings. Therefore, the terms of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 18730, and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, along with the attached Appendix in which officials and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, are hereby incorporated by reference and constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.

The members of the Board of Governors and the Chancellor must file their statements of economic interests electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other individuals holding designated positions must file their statements with the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All statements must be made available for public inspection and reproduction under Government Code section 81008.

Appendix

Designated Employees	Disclosure Categories

Board of Governors	

Members	1, 4
	
Executive Office	
Chancellor	1, 4
Deputy Chancellor	1, 4
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Communications and Marketing Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Director	2, 4
Information Technology Specialist I	2
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Office of the General Counsel	
General Counsel	1, 4
Attorney (All levels)	1, 4
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Governmental Relations Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Assistant Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Specialist in Academic Planning and Development	2
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Digital Innovation and Infrastructure Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Information Technology Manager (All levels)	2
Specialist in Information Systems and Analysis	2
Information Technology Specialist (All levels)	3
Research Data Specialist (All levels)	3
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
College Finance and Facilities Planning Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Assistant Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Education Administrator (All levels)	1, 4
Specialist in Fiscal Planning and Administration	2
Specialist in Facilities Planning and Utilization	2
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Educational Services Division	
Executive Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Administrator for Academic Planning and Development	2, 4
Education Administrator (All levels)	2, 4
Specialist in Student Services Planning and Development	2, 4
Specialist in Academic Planning and Development	2, 4
Community College Program Assistant II	2, 4
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Workforce and Economic Development Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Director for Vocational Education	2, 4
Administrator for Vocational Education	2, 4
Specialist in General Vocational Education	2, 4
Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory)	2, 4
Community College Program Assistant II	2, 4
Consultants*/New Positions	*
	
Institutional Effectiveness Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Administrator for Academic Planning and Development	2, 4
Staff Services Manager I (Specialist)	2, 4
Consultants

*

/New Positions	*
	
Human Resources and Internal Operations Division	
Vice Chancellor	1, 4
Accounting Administrator (All levels)	3
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisor)	3
Staff Services Manager I	3
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Business Services)	3
Consultants

*

/New Positions	*

* Consultants/new positions shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:

The Chancellor may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Chancellor's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. (Gov. Code Section 81008.)

Disclosure Categories

1. Designated employees in Category 1 must report the following:

(a) All interests in real property in the State of California.

(b) Any investment or business position in a business entity, or any source of income (including gifts, loans, and travel payments), if the business entity or source of income is engaged in publishing, manufacturing, selling, or leasing instructional materials, equipment, or services utilized by community college districts, the Board of Governors, or the Chancellor's Office.

(c) Any investment or business position in a business entity, or any source of income (including gifts, loans and travel payments), if the business entity or source of income is engaged in selling or leasing real estate which is utilized by a community college district, the Board of Governors, or the Chancellor's Office.

2. Designated employees in Category 2 must report the following:

(a) Any investment or business position in a business entity, or any source of income (including gifts, loans, and travel payments), if the business entity or source of income is engaged in publishing, manufacturing, selling, or leasing instructional materials, equipment, or services utilized by community college districts, the Board of Governors, or the Chancellor's Office.

3. Designated employees in Category 3 must report the following:

(a) Any investment or business position in a business entity, or any source of income (including gifts, loans, and travel payments), if the business entity or source of income is engaged in publishing, manufacturing, selling, or leasing instructional materials, equipment, or services utilized by the Board of Governors, or the Chancellor's Office.

4. Designated employees in Category 4 must report the following:

(a) Any investment or business position in a business entity, or any source of income (including gifts, loans, and travel payments), if the business entity or source of income provides education, training, or experience to persons toward meeting minimum qualifications for employment in a community college district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 87300 and 87307, Government Code. Reference: Sections 89503, 89505, 87300, 87301, 87302, 87303, 87304, 87306, 87307, 87308, 87309, 87310, 87312 and 87313, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 10-28-91; operative 11-27-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 92, No. 7).

2. Amendment of Appendix filed 5-27-93; operative 6-25-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 93, No. 22).

3. Amendment of Appendix filed 3-10-94; operative 4-11-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 1-25-94 (Register 94, No. 10).

4. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 2-9-98; operative 3-11-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-10-97 (Register 98, No. 7).

6. Amendment of Appendix filed 4-17-2000; operative 5-17-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-23-99 (Register 2000, No. 16).

7. Amendment of Appendix filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 3-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 13).

8. Amendment of Appendix filed 11-21-2003; operative 12-21-2003. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-5-2003 (Register 2003, No. 48).

9. Amendment of general provisions and appendix filed 9-28-2005; operative 10-28-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 8-29-2005 (Register 2005, No. 40).

10. Amendment of appendix filed 6-27-2007; operative 7-27-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).

11. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 8-5-2009; operative 9-4-2009. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 7-9-2009 (Register 2009, No. 35).

12. Editorial correction of Appendix (Register 2011, No. 10).

13. Amendment of section, Appendix and Note filed 1-28-2021; operative 2-27-2021 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 12-4-2020 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2021, No. 5).

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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 3 (Sections 50200-50208) filed 5-17-78 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 20). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 45 and 70, No. 16.

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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 4 (Sections 50300 and 50301) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 44.

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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 5 (Sections 50400-50407) filed 5-17-78 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 20). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 45 and 70, No. 44.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 1. Board of Governors > Subchapter 6. Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office—Conflict of Interest Code [Renumbered] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 1, Subch. 6, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Redesignation of Chapter 6 (Sections 50500-50510, Exhibits A and B) to Chapter 1, Article 10 (Sections 50500-50510, Exhibits A and B) filed 5-16-78 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 20). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 9.

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§ 51200. Intent of the Board of Governors.

It is the intent of the Board of Governors that the statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion set forth in Section 51201 be the official position of the Board of Governors and the California Community Colleges on their commitment to diversity and equity in fulfilling the system's educational mission and that it should guide the administration of all programs in the California Community Colleges, consistent with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 70901, 70901.5 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66251, 66252, 66270 and 87100, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 2.5 (sections 51200-51201) and section filed 11-6-2020; operative 12-6-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 51).

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§ 51201. Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the California Community Colleges.

(a) With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, the California Community Colleges embrace diversity among students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future.

(b) Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice acceptance, anti-racism, and respect towards one another and understand that racism, discrimination, and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining disadvantages for others.

(c) In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional racism, discrimination, and biases exist and that our goal is to eradicate these from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity and that we act deliberately to create a safe, inclusive, and anti-racist environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community.

(d) To advance our goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the colleges to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals. In service of these goals, the California Community Colleges are committed to fostering an anti-racist environment that offers equal opportunity for all.

(e) As a collective community of individual colleges, we are invested in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity, anti-racism, and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, political beliefs, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 70901, 70901.5 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66251, 66252, 66270 and 87100, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-6-2020; operative 12-6-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 51).

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§ 51000. Scope.

The provisions of this chapter are adopted under the authority of Education Code section 70901(b)(6) and comprise the rules and regulations fixing and affirming the minimum conditions, satisfaction of which entitles a district maintaining community colleges to receive state aid, including state general apportionment, for the support of its community colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of chapter 1 (section 51000) and new chapter 1 (sections 51000-51021, not consecutive) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29). For history of former chapter 1, see Registers 81, No. 4 and 77, No. 45.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 15).

5. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 51002. Standards of Scholarship.

The governing board of a community college district shall:

(a) adopt regulations consistent with the standards of scholarship contained in articles 2 through 5 (commencing with section 55020) of subchapter 1 of chapter 6;

(b) file a copy of its regulations, and any amendments thereto, with the Chancellor; and

(c) substantially comply with its regulations and the regulations of the Board of Governors pertaining to standards of scholarship.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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§ 51004. Degrees and Certificates.

The governing board of a community college district shall:

(a) adopt regulations consistent with regulations contained in articles 6 and 7 (commencing with section 55060) of subchapter 1 of chapter 6;

(b) file a copy of its regulations and any amendments thereto with the Chancellor; and

(c) substantially comply with its regulations and the regulations of the Board of Governors pertaining to degrees and certificates.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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§ 51006. Open Courses.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt by resolution the following or a comparable statement: “The policy of this district is that, unless specifically exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course section, or class, reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college(s) and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to section 55003 of of division 6 of title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.”

(b) The statement of policy adopted by the board pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be published in the official catalog, schedule of classes, and addenda to the schedule of classes for which full-time equivalent student (FTES) is reported for state apportionment. A copy of the statement shall also be filed with the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78020 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

5. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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§ 51008. Comprehensive Plan.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall establish policies for, and approve, comprehensive or master plans which include academic master plans and long range master plans for facilities. The content of such plans shall be locally determined, except that the plans shall also address planning requirements specified by the Board of Governors.

(b) Such plans, as well as any annual updates or changes to such plans, shall be submitted to the Chancellor's Office for review and approval in accordance with Section 70901(b)(9) of the Education Code and with regulations of the Board of Governors pertaining to such plans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 71020.5, 81820, 81821 and 81822, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

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§ 51010. Equal Employment Opportunity.

The governing board of a community college district shall:

(a) adopt a district policy which describes its equal employment opportunity program and meets the requirements of section 53002;

(b) develop and adopt a district equal employment opportunity plan which meets the requirements of section 53003;

(c) annually review the composition of the employee workforce in the manner required by section 53004;

(d) ensure that a program of recruitment is carried out as required by section 53021;

(e) ensure that screening and selection procedures are developed and used in accordance with section 53024;

(f) ensure that, where necessary, additional steps are taken consistent with the requirements of section 53006;

(g) ensure that the pattern of hiring and retention, when viewed over time, is consistent with the objectives established in the district's equal employment opportunity plan; and

(h) substantially comply with the other provisions of subchapter 1 (commencing with section 53000) of chapter 4.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Statutes 1988, chapter 923, Section 4; Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135-11139.5, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

5. New subsection (f), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (g) and Note filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

7. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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§ 51012. Student Fees.

The governing board of a community college district may only establish such mandatory student fees as it is expressly authorized to establish by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

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§ 51014. Approval of New Colleges and Educational Centers.

(a) The governing board of a community college district planning the formation of a new college or educational center shall obtain approval for such college or educational center from the Board of Governors. Approval shall be obtained before classes begin at the new college or educational center.

(b) The provisions of article 4 (commencing with section 55180) of subchapter 2 of chapter 6 shall govern the approval of new colleges and educational centers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, and articles 1, 2, and 3 (commencing with section 81800) of chapter 4, part 49, title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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§ 51016.5. Emergency Exception to Accreditation Requirement.

Notwithstanding section 51016, the Chancellor may continue to allocate state funds to any community college district which operates a college that has had its accreditation terminated by the Accrediting Commission for Junior Colleges on or before September 30, 2006.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-14-2006 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 7-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2006, No. 30).

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§ 51016. Accreditation.

Each community college within a district shall be an accredited institution. Accreditation shall be determined only by an accrediting agency recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Governors. The Board shall approve only an accreditor recognized and approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education under the Higher Education Act of 1965 acting within the agency's scope of recognition by the Secretary.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code; and 34 CFR Part 602.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-22-2015; operative 5-22-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17).

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§ 51020. Objectives.

Each community college shall have stated objectives for its instructional program and for the functions which it undertakes to perform.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

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§ 51021. Curriculum.

Each community college shall establish such programs of education and courses as will permit the realization of the objectives and functions of the community college. All courses shall be approved by the Chancellor in the manner provided in Subchapter 1 (commencing with Section 55000) of Chapter 6.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 71020.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

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§ 51022. Instructional Programs.

(a) Within six months of the formation of a community college district, the governing board shall adopt and carry out its policies for the establishment, modification, or discontinuance of courses or programs. Such policies shall incorporate statutory responsibilities regarding vocational or occupational training program review as specified in section 78016 of the Education Code.

(b) Within six months of the formation of a community college district, the governing board shall adopt and carry out its policies and procedures to provide that its courses and programs are articulated with proximate baccalaureate colleges and high schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78401, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78016, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 51023.5. Staff.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt policies and procedures that provide district and college staff the opportunity to participate effectively in district and college governance. At minimum, these policies and procedures shall include the following:

(1) Definitions or categories of positions or groups of positions other than faculty that compose the staff of the district and its college(s) that, for the purposes of this section, the governing board is required by law to recognize or chooses to recognize pursuant to legal authority. In addition, for the purposes of this section, management and nonmangement positions or groups of positions shall be separately defined or categorized.

(2) Participation structures and procedures for the staff positions defined or categorized.

(3) In performing the requirements of subsections (a)(1) and (2), the governing board or its designees shall consult with the representatives of existing staff councils, committees, employee organizations, and other such bodies. Where no groups or structures for participation exist that provide representation for the purposes of this section for particular groups of staff, the governing board or its designees, shall broadly inform all staff of the policies and procedures being developed, invite the participation of staff, and provide opportunities for staff to express their views.

(4) Staff shall be provided with opportunities to participate in the formulation and development of district and college policies and procedures, and in those processes for jointly developing recommendations for action by the governing board, that the governing board reasonably determines, in consultation with staff, have or will have a significant effect on staff.

(5) Except in unforeseeable, emergency situations, the governing board shall not take action on matters significantly affecting staff until it has provided staff an opportunity to participate in the formulation and development of those matters through appropriate structures and procedures as determined by the governing board in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

(6) The policies and procedures of the governing board shall ensure that the recommendations and opinions of staff are given every reasonable consideration.

(7) When a college or district task force, committee, or other governance group, is used to consult with staff regarding implementation of this section or to deal with other issues which have been determined to significantly affect staff pursuant to subdivision (a)(4), the appointment of staff representatives shall be made as follows:

(A) The exclusive representative shall appoint representatives for the respective bargaining unit employees, unless the exclusive representative and the governing board mutually agree in a memorandum of understanding to an alternative appointment process.

(B) Where a group of employees is not represented by an exclusive agent, the appointment of a representative of such employees on any task force, committee or governance group shall be made by, or in consultation with, any other councils, committees, employee organizations, or other staff groups that the governing board has officially recognized in its policies and procedures for staff participation.

(C) When the task force, committee or governance group will deal with issues outside the scope of collective bargaining, any other council, committee or staff group, other than an exclusive agent, that the governing board has officially recognized in its policies and procedures for staff participation may be allowed to designate an additional representative. These organizations shall not receive release time, rights, or representation on such task forces, committees, or other governance groups exceeding that offered to the exclusive representative of classified employees.

(D) In all cases, representatives shall be selected from the category that they represent.

(b) In developing and carrying out policies and procedures pursuant to subsection (a), the district governing board shall ensure that its actions do not dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of any employee organization, or contribute financial or other support to it, or in any way encourage employees to join any organization in preference to another. In addition, in order to comply with Government Code sections 3540, et seq., such procedures for staff participation shall not intrude on matters within the scope of representation under section 3543.2 of the Government Code. Governing boards shall not interfere with the exercise of employee rights to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on all matters of employer-employee relations. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impinge upon or detract from any negotiations or negotiated agreements between exclusive representatives and district governing boards. It is the intent of the Board of Governors to respect lawful agreements between staff and exclusive representatives as to how they will consult, collaborate, share, or delegate among themselves the responsibilities that are or may be delegated to staff pursuant to these regulations.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impinge upon the policies and procedures governing the participation rights of faculty and students pursuant to sections 53200-53204, and section 51023.7, respectively.

(d) The governing board of a community college district shall comply substantially with the provisions of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70901.2 and 70902, Education Code; and Sections 3540 et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State operative 4-5-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b), (Register 91, No. 23).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (b) and History 1. (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(7), (b), (c) and (d) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-16-2003; operative 6-15-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2003, No. 27).

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§ 51023.7. Students.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt policies and procedures that provide students the opportunity to participate effectively in district and college governance. Among other matters, said policies and procedures shall include the following:

(1) Students shall be provided an opportunity to participate in formulation and development of district and college policies and procedures that have or will have a significant effect on students. This right includes the opportunity to participate in processes for jointly developing recommendations to the governing board regarding such policies and procedures.

(2) Except in unforeseeable, emergency situations, the governing board shall not take action on a matter having a significant effect on students until it has provided students with an opportunity to participate in the formulation of the policy or procedure or the joint development of recommendations regarding the action.

(3) Governing board procedures shall ensure that at the district and college levels, recommendations and positions developed by students are given every reasonable consideration.

(4) For the purpose of this Section, the governing board shall recognize each associated student organization or its equivalent within the district as provided by Education Code Section 76060, as the representative body of the students to offer opinions and to make recommendations to the administration of a college and to the governing board of a district with regard to district and college policies and procedures that have or will have a significant effect on students. The selection of student representatives to serve on college or district committees, task forces, or other governance groups shall be made, after consultation with designated parties, by the appropriate officially recognized associated student organization(s) within the district.

(b) For the purposes of this Section, district and college policies and procedures that have or will have a “significant effect on students” includes the following:

(1) grading policies;

(2) codes of student conduct;

(3) academic disciplinary policies;

(4) curriculum development;

(5) courses or programs which should be initiated or discontinued;

(6) processes for institutional planning and budget development;

(7) standards and policies regarding student preparation and success;

(8) student services planning and development;

(9) student fees within the authority of the district to adopt; and

(10) any other district and college policy, procedure, or related matter that the district governing board determines will have a significant effect on students.

(c) The governing board shall give reasonable consideration to recommendations and positions developed by students regarding district and college policies and procedures pertaining to the hiring and evaluation of faculty, administration,and staff.

(d) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to impinge upon the due process rights of faculty, nor to detract from any negotiations or negotiated agreements between collective bargaining agents and district governing boards. It is the intent of the Board of Governors to respect agreements between academic senates and collective bargaining agents as to how they will consult, collaborate, share or delegate among themselves the responsibilities that are or may be delegated to academic senates pursuant to the regulations on academic senates contained in Sections 53200-53206.

(e) The governing board of a community college district shall comply substantially with policies and procedures adopted in accordance with this Section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901(b)(1)(E), Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 (b)(1)(E), 70902(b)(7) and 76060, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 91, No. 23).

2. Editorial correction of printing errors in subsections (a) and (b) and History 1 (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(2), (a)(4), (b), (b)(10), (d) and (e) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 51023. Faculty.

The governing board of a community college district shall:

(a) adopt a policy statement on academic freedom which shall be made available to faculty;

(b) adopt procedures which are consistent with the provisions of sections 53200-53206, regarding the role of academic senates and faculty councils;

(c) substantially comply with district adopted policy and procedures adopted pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 15).

5. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 1. Minimum Conditions > § 51024. Student Success and Support Program.
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§ 51024. Student Success and Support Program.

The governing board of each community college district shall:

(a) adopt and submit to the Chancellor a Student Success and Support Program plan as required under section 55510;

(b) evaluate its Student Success and Support Program and participate in statewide evaluation activities as required under section 55512(c);

(c) provide Student Success and Support Program services to its students in accordance with sections 55520-55525;

(d) establish procedures for waivers and appeals in connection with its Student Success and Support Program in a manner consistent with section 55534; and

(e) substantially comply with all other provisions of Subchapter 6 (commencing with section 55500) of Chapter 6 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78210-78218, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (e) filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 1. Minimum Conditions > § 51025.5. Elimination of Reduction Requirements for Fiscal Years 2002–03 and 2003–04. [Repealed]
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§ 51025.5. Elimination of Reduction Requirements for Fiscal Years 2002-03 and 2003-04. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-16-2006; operative 6-15-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 1. Minimum Conditions > § 51025. Full-Time/Part-Time Faculty.
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§ 51025. Full-Time/Part-Time Faculty.

This section relates to and should be read in conjunction with subchapter 3 (commencing with section 53300) of chapter 4 of this division.

(a) By November 20 of each fiscal year the Board of Governors shall determine whether funds provided for cost-of-living adjustment, less any net reductions to the programs and allocations specified in subsection (b), are adequate to allow full or partial implementation of the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and whether additional funds have been provided to allow implementation of the provisions of paragraph (6) of subsection (c). The Board of Governors may revise these determinations, and may revise the district's full-time faculty hiring obligations, based on the above criteria, at any time subsequent to the state enacting mid-year reductions to one or more of the programs or allocations specified in subsection (b).

(b) For the purposes of this section the following programs and allocations are deemed to be essential and core to the mission and budgets of the California Community Colleges: general apportionment, growth for apportionment, cost-of-living adjustments, basic skills, Partnership for Excellence, financial aid administration, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, Disabled Student Programs and Services, matriculation, part-time faculty compensation, part-time faculty health insurance, part-time faculty office hours, program improvement and allocations directed specifically to help reach the 75 percent full-time faculty standard.

(c) If a district's full-time faculty percentage, as calculated pursuant to section 53308, is less than 75 percent, the following shall apply:

(1) If the Board of Governors has determined pursuant to subsection (a) that adequate funds have been provided for implementation of this paragraph, the district's base full-time faculty obligation (as defined in section 53311) shall be increased for the fall term of the succeeding fiscal year, by the product of the base full-time faculty obligation multiplied by the percentage change in funded credit FTES, rounded down to the nearest whole number.

In computing the district's full-time faculty obligation for the succeeding fiscal year, the base obligation will be increased by the lower of the projected fundable growth at the time of the budget enactment or the actual percentage change in funded credit FTES. For the second succeeding fall term the obligation will be adjusted to the actual percentage change in funded credit FTES.

(2) Districts which, as determined from their base data, had a full-time faculty percentage of 67 percent or greater, but less than 75 percent shall apply up to 33 percent of their program improvement allocation pursuant to subsection (b) of section 58775, as necessary to reach the 75 percent standard pursuant to paragraph (4) below.

(3) Districts which, as determined from their base data, had a full-time faculty percentage of less than 67 percent shall apply up to 40 percent of their program improvement allocation pursuant to subsection (b) of section 58775, as necessary to reach the 75 percent standard pursuant to paragraph (4) below.

(4) For program improvement funds identified in paragraph (2) or (3), as appropriate, the district's base full-time faculty obligation shall be further increased for the fall term of the succeeding fiscal year, by the quotient of the applicable program improvement funds divided by the statewide average replacement cost for the current fiscal year, rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(5) If the number of full-time faculty derived in paragraphs (1) and (4), or in paragraph (6), result in the district exceeding the 75 percent standard, the Chancellor shall reduce the number of the full-time obligation to a point that leaves the district as close as possible to, but in excess of, the 75 percent standard.

(6) If the Board of Governors determines pursuant to subsection (a) that additional funds have been provided for the purpose of increasing the full-time faculty percentage, the district's base full-time faculty obligation shall be further increased for the fall term of the succeeding fiscal year by the quotient of the applicable funds divided by the statewide average replacement costs for the current fiscal year, rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(7) If the Board of Governors determines pursuant to subsection (a) that adequate funds have not been provided to implement paragraph (1), the district's base full-time faculty obligation shall be unchanged. However, for the fall term of the succeeding fiscal year the district may choose, in lieu of maintaining its base obligation, to maintain, at a minimum, the full-time faculty percentage attained in the prior fall term.

(d) Statewide average replacement cost is the statewide average faculty salary plus benefits, minus the product of the statewide average hourly rate of compensation for part-time faculty times the statewide average full-time teaching load.

(e) On or before January 31 of each year, the Chancellor shall determine, based on information submitted by districts, the extent to which each district, by the fall term of that fiscal year, has maintained or hired the number of full-time faculty, or maintained the full-time faculty percentage if applicable, determined pursuant to subsection (c) for the prior fiscal year. To the extent that the number of full-time faculty or percentage of full-time faculty has not been maintained or additional full-time faculty have not been retained, the Chancellor shall reduce the district's revenue for the current fiscal year by an amount equal to the average replacement cost for the prior fiscal year times the deficiency in the number or percentage equivalent of full-time faculty. If the Board has determined, pursuant to subsection (a), that there are not adequate funds in the current fiscal year to allow full implementation of paragraph (1) of subsection (c), then the Chancellor may defer this reduction of revenue until the subsequent fiscal year in which the Board determines that adequate funds have been provided to allow full implementation of that paragraph. To the extent a district hires the additional full-time faculty in subsequent fiscal years, the reductions will no longer be levied. Notwithstanding this provision, the Chancellor may not waive reductions that are deferred under the authority of this subsection. The Chancellor may authorize a funding reduction that is deferred under the authority of this subsection to be made over a period not to exceed three fiscal years, provided that the district is meeting its full-time faculty obligation and it is the Chancellor's judgment that the district's financial integrity otherwise would be jeopardized.

(f) All revenues available due to reductions made pursuant to subsection (e), shall be made available for statewide distribution on a one-time basis for that fiscal year, for purposes of promoting equal employment opportunities for faculty and staff pursuant to Education Code section 87107.

(g) For districts that experience a reduction in base credit FTES, the Chancellor shall make a proportionate reduction to their base number of full-time faculty.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-3-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-12-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-3-91 (Register 91, No. 46).

2. New first paragraph, amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(4) and (c) and Note filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(4), (b) and (c) filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

5. Amendment filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

6. Amendment filed 11-6-2003; operative 12-6-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 46).

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§ 51026. Student Equity.

In accordance with the provisions of section 54220, the governing board of a community college district shall adopt a student equity plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66010.7, 66030 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-98; operative 2-11-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 3).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 1. Minimum Conditions > § 51027. Transfer Centers: Minimum Program Standards.
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§ 51027. Transfer Centers: Minimum Program Standards.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall recognize transfer as one of its primary missions, and shall place priority emphasis on the preparation and transfer of underrepresented students, including African-American, Chicano/Latino, American Indian, disabled, low-income and other students historically and currently underrepresented in the transfer process.

(b) Each community college district governing board shall direct the development and adoption of a transfer center plan describing the activities of the transfer center and the services to be provided to students, incorporating the provisions established in the standards outlined below. Plans shall identify target student populations and shall establish target increases in the number of applicants baccalaureate institutions from these populations, including specific targets for increasing the transfer applications of underrepresented students among transfer students. Plans shall be developed in consultation with baccalaureate college and university personnel as available.

Plan components shall include, but not be limited to: services to be provided to students; facilities; staffing; advisory committee; and evaluation and reporting.

(1) Required Services. Districts shall:

(A) Identify, contact, and provide transfer support services to targeted student populations as identified in the transfer center plan, with a priority emphasis placed on African-American, Chicano/Latino, American Indian, disabled, low-income, and other underrepresented students. These activities shall be developed and implemented in cooperation with student services departments and with faculty.

(B) Ensure the provision of academic planning for transfer, the development and use of transfer admission agreements with baccalaureate institutions where available and as appropriate, and the development and use of course-to-course and major articulation agreements. Academic planning and articulation activities shall be provided in cooperation with student services, with faculty, and with baccalaureate institution personnel as available.

(C) Ensure that students receive accurate and up-to-date academic and transfer information through coordinated transfer counseling services.

(D) Monitor the progress of transfer students to the point of transfer, in accordance with monitoring activities established in the Transfer Center Plan.

(E) Support the progress of transfer students through referral as necessary, to such services as ability and diagnostic testing, tutoring, financial assistance, counseling, and to other instructional and student services on campus as appropriate.

(F) Assist students in the transition process, including timely completion and submittal of necessary forms and applications.

(G) In cooperation with baccalaureate institution personnel as available, develop and implement a schedule of services for transfer students to be provided by baccalaureate institution staff.

(H) Provide a resource library of college catalogs, transfer guides, articulation information and agreements, applications to baccalaureate institutions, and related transfer information.

(2) Facilities. Each district governing board shall provide space and facilities adequate to support the transfer center and its activities. Each district shall designate a particular location on campus as the focal point of transfer functions. This location should be readily identifiable and accessible to students, faculty, and staff.

(3) Staffing. Each district governing board shall provide clerical support for the transfer center and assign college staff to coordinate the activities of the transfer center; to coordinate underrepresented student transfer efforts; to serve as liaison to articulation, to student services, and to instructional programs on campus; and to work with baccalaureate institution personnel.

(4) Advisory Committee. Each district shall designate an advisory committee to plan the development, implementation, and ongoing operations of the transfer center. Membership shall be representative of campus departments and services. Baccalaureate institution personnel shall be included as available.

(5) Evaluation and Reporting. Each district governing board shall include in its transfer center plan a plan of institutional research for ongoing internal evaluation of the effectiveness of the college's transfer efforts, and the achievement of its transfer center plan.

Each community college district shall submit an annual report to the Chancellor describing the status of the district's efforts to implement its transfer center(s), achievement of transfer center plan targets and goals, and expenditures supporting transfer center operations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.4 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-22-91; operative 8-21-91 (Register 92, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 51018. Counseling Programs.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt regulations and procedures consistent with the provisions of this section. A copy of district regulations and procedures, as well as any amendments, shall be filed with the Chancellor's Office.

(b) The governing board of a community college district shall provide and publicize an organized and functioning counseling program in each college within the district. Counseling programs shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) academic counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing, planning, and implementing his or her immediate and long-range academic goals;

(2) career counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing his or her aptitudes, abilities, and interests, and is advised concerning the current and future employment trends;

(3) personal counseling, in which the student is assisted with personal, family, or other social concerns, when that assistance is related to the student's education; and

(4) coordination with the counseling aspects of other services to students which may exist on the campus, including, but not limited to, those services provided in programs for students with special needs, skills testing programs, financial assistance programs, and job placement services.

(c) Counseling services as specified in subdivision (b)(1), (2), and (3) shall be provided to first-time students enrolled for more than six units, students enrolled provisionally, and students on academic or progress notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 72620, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 1. Minimum Conditions > § 51028. Campus Public Safety Services and Personnel.
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§ 51028. Campus Public Safety Services and Personnel.

The campus climate and public safety provisions of subchapter 11 (commencing with section 59700), of chapter 10, are included among the minimum conditions for community college districts, satisfaction of which entitles a district maintaining community colleges to receive state aid, including state general apportionment, for the support of community college operations.

In considering an enforcement action to address a district's failure to meet a campus climate and public safety minimum condition, the Chancellor shall give due consideration to the time required for faithful implementation of subchapter 11, of chapter 10, and the resources available to the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, article XIII, section 36; and Sections 66010.2, 66093, 66700, 67381, 67381.1 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 2. Investigation and Enforcement of Minimum Conditions > § 51100. Review of Colleges.
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§ 51100. Review of Colleges.

(a) The Chancellor shall annually review a minimum of three community college districts to determine whether they have met the minimum conditions contained in subchapter 1 (commencing with section 51000) of chapter 2. The reviews shall be at random from among districts that have not recently been reviewed or based on complaints, audit findings, or other information concerning compliance. Additional compliance reviews may be conducted as the Chancellor deems appropriate.

(b) The Chancellor shall investigate complaints alleging that a district is failing to comply substantially with the minimum conditions contained in subchapter 1 and shall establish guidelines for accepting and handling such complaints.

(c) The district shall receive notice regarding any investigation of noncompliance with the minimum conditions. The Chancellor shall provide 30 days' notice prior to any district visit to conduct the investigation, unless circumstances require more urgent action.

(d) The enforcement procedures and remedies set forth in this subchapter are in addition to any and all other enforcement mechanisms and remedies provided by law for violation of the provisions of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of chapter 2 (sections 51100 and 51101) and new chapter 2 (sections 51100 and 51102) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29). For history of former chapter 2, see Registers 81, No. 52; 77, No. 45; and 71, No. 27.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 15).

5. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 2. Investigation and Enforcement of Minimum Conditions > § 51102. Enforcement.
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§ 51102. Enforcement.

(a) If any review or investigation conducted pursuant to section 51100 indicates that a district may be out of compliance with one or more minimum conditions, the Chancellor shall notify the chief executive officer of the district in writing and request a written response from the district by a date specified.

(b) After considering the district's written response, the Chancellor may take any one or more of the following actions:

(1) engage in discussions with the district to come to an agreement over a compliance plan;

(2) require the district to submit and adhere to a plan and timetable for achieving compliance as a condition for continued receipt of state aid;

(3) bar the district from eligibility for grants and/or contracts administered by the Chancellor's Office;

(4) require the district to re-allocate funds in a manner designed to address the noncompliance;

(5) withhold all or part of the allocation of funds which the district would otherwise receive from any categorical program administered by the Chancellor's Office;

(6) withhold or reduce the district's state aid, including state general apportionment, and/or growth funding; or

(7) take no further action.

(c) The remedy required by the Chancellor shall be related to the extent and gravity of noncompliance. Categorical funds shall only be withheld or reduced where the noncompliance was directly related to the operation of that program, or where other funds are not sufficient to cover the extent of the withholding or reduction. The Chancellor may not utilize funds of the Education Protection Account in the State Treasury to support enforcement activities conducted under this chapter.

(d) Any withholding, reduction, or reallocation of funding must be approved by the Board, after presentation to the Chancellor's Consultation Council, and may only occur after enforcement efforts under subparagraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) have failed to achieve compliance.

(e) The Chancellor shall report to the Board on any actions taken pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section, and their outcomes. The costs of any action taken under subdivision (b) shall be borne by the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 3. Faculty [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 2, Subch. 3, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71024 and 71025, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 3[216z (Sections 51200 and 51201) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 45.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 71020, 71025 and 71066, Education Code. Reference: Sections 71066, 72285 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 4 (Sections 51300-51319, not consecutive) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29). For history of former Chapter 4, see Registers 82, No. 20; 80, No. 19; 80, No. 11; 77, No. 45; and 71, No. 27.

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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 5 (Sections 51400 and 51401) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 6 (Sections 51500-51503) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 45.

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History

1. Repealer of Chapter 7 (Sections 51600-51606) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45). For prior history, see Register 71, No. 40.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 71020 and 71066, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 71066 and 72285, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 8 (§§ 51620 through 51626) filed 10-1-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 40).

2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 6-9-82; designated effective 7-1-83 (Register 82, No. 24).

4. Repealer of Chapter 8 (Sections 51620-51629) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 9. Minimum Class Size [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 2, Subch. 9, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited for Chapter 9: Section 71027, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter (§§ 51700 through 51703) filed 11-12-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 46).

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of Chapter 9 (Sections 51700-51703) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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History

1. New Chapter 10 (Sections 51800-51808, not consecutive) filed 6-27-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 3-18-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, N. 12).

3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46).

5. Repealer of Chapter 10 (Sections 51800-51808, not consecutive) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 11. Open Courses [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 2, Subch. 11, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78452 and 84500, Education Code. Reference Sections 78452 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 11 (Sections 51820-51826) filed 12-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 51).

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of Chapter 11 (Sections 51820-51826) filed 7-29-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 2. Community College Standards > Subchapter 15. Minimum Standards for Colleges Operating Pursuant to Education Code 78007 and Not Receiving or Utilizing State or Local Funds [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 2, Subch. 15, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of subchapter 15 (sections 51950-51996) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 3.5. Chancellor's Emergency Authority > § 52020. Chancellor's Emergency Authority.
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§ 52020. Chancellor's Emergency Authority.

(a) During a period of emergency proclaimed by the Governor of the State of California, the Chancellor may assume emergency authority upon a written finding, made in consultation with the President and the Vice President of the Board of Governors that the emergency will result in substantial disruption to the educational mission of one or more California community colleges or college districts. The Chancellor's emergency authority may be exercised on a local, regional, or statewide basis, according to the circumstances of the declared emergency, and must be directed toward maintaining the continuity of educational services.

(b) The Chancellor's emergency authority includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of executive orders, for any of the following purposes:

(1) to suspend temporarily regulations adopted by the Board, or local rules and regulations, that are a barrier to the continuity of educational services; and

(2) to establish temporary procedures governing the California Community Colleges to promote the continuity of educational services.

Emergency actions taken by the Chancellor must be approved by the President and the Vice-President of the Board in writing. Actions taken by the Chancellor under this authority must explain how the action maintains the continuity of educational services.

(c) Actions taken by the Chancellor pursuant to this section shall remain in force and effect for the duration of the declared emergency, unless otherwise specified. The Chancellor may specify that an emergency action will remain in force and effect beyond the end of a declared emergency to avoid undue administrative burden or to prevent the disruption of educational services.

(d) Emergency actions taken by the Chancellor pursuant to this section are exempt from Article 3, of Chapter 3, of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. However, prior to implementing an emergency action, the Chancellor shall consult with community college stakeholders most likely to be affected by the action, including the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges on academic and professional matters and the Student Senate for California Community Colleges on matters directly affecting students, provided such consultation would not result in delay of the emergency action.

(e) The Chancellor shall promptly report to the Board all actions taken under this section. Any emergency action taken by the Chancellor shall be placed on a Board agenda within 120 days for ratification, amendment, or rejection by the Board, and made subject to the consultation process in advance of the meeting, notwithstanding subsection (d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 70901.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 71090, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-17-2020 as an emergency; operative 3-17-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. This section will become permanent upon ratification by the Board or the emergency language will be repealed by operation of law 180 days from adoption (Register 2020, No. 12).

2. Repealed by its own terms 9-13-2020 (Register 2020, No. 40).

3. New section filed 9-30-2020; operative 9-30-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 3. General Provisions > § 52000. Effect of Specified Board of Governors Regulations.
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§ 52000. Effect of Specified Board of Governors Regulations.

Regulations that incorporate the text of former Education Code sections described in section 708 of Statutes 1990, chapter 1372 (S.B. 1854) still retain equal dignity to their predecessor statutes as described in Barnhart v. Cabrillo Community College (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 818, to the extent that amendments to such regulations are grammatical or involve only technical changes, renumbering or reordering sections, removal of outdated terms or references to inapplicable or repealed statutory authorities, and the correction of gender references.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code; Statutes 1990, chapter 1372.

History

1. New chapter 3 (sections 52000-52010) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35). For prior history of chapter 3, sections 52000-52403, see Register 91, No. 43.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 3. General Provisions > § 52010. Effect of Regulations, Revision of District Policies and Publications.
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§ 52010. Effect of Regulations, Revision of District Policies and Publications.

Each community college district must comply with all regulatory requirements set forth in this division once such requirements take effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise expressly provided in a particular regulation, a district will not be considered to be out of compliance with a regulatory requirement solely because its written district policies or procedures have not been revised, provided that it conforms such policies or procedures to the regulatory requirement within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the effective date of such regulations and, at the first available opportunity, incorporates necessary changes into its catalog and class schedules.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 3. General Provisions > § 52012. Chancellor's Office Information and Data Requests.
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§ 52012. Chancellor's Office Information and Data Requests.

(a) To establish data analysis as an essential element of inquiry, evidence-based decision making, the integrity of data systems, and the improvement of community college services at all levels, community college districts must provide information and data to the Chancellor as described in this section.

(b) A community college district must respond within ten days to a written request for information or data received from the Chancellor which expressly invokes the requirements of this section. The Chancellor's request shall provide a plain statement identifying the information or data requested, including any specific data elements, the method and format of the required response, the purpose of the request, and a point of contact in the Chancellor's Office with knowledge of the request. If a request for information or data requires the disclosure of “student records” as defined by Education Code section 76210, the request shall specify the legal basis for sharing the information or data.

(c) The district response may take either of the following forms:

(1) a response providing the requested information or data in the format requested by the Chancellor; or

(2) if the information or data is unavailable, or requires programming or compilation that will extend beyond ten days from receipt of the request, a written response indicating when the data will be transmitted to the Chancellor in the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(d) Districts shall provide the Chancellor with current contact information for a point of contact to receive information and data requests made pursuant to this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 76210, 76241, 76242 and 76243, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53010. Assistance. [Repealed]
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§ 53010. Assistance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Section 87103, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53011. Report. [Repealed]
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§ 53011. Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Section 87104, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53012. Periodic Evaluation. [Repealed]
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§ 53012. Periodic Evaluation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Section 87102, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53000. Scope and Intent.
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§ 53000. Scope and Intent.

This subchapter implements aspects of state and federal anti-discrimination laws intended to prevent unlawful discrimination in employment. It provides direction to community college districts related to the incorporation of evidence-based and equity-minded practices into existing recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion activities to promote equal employment opportunities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code; Article I, Section 31 of the California Constitution; Title 20, United States Code Section 1681; Title 29, United States Code Section 794; and Title 42, United States Code Sections 2000d, 6101, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12113, 12114, 12115, 12116 and 12117.

History

1. New chapter 1 (sections 53000-53004) filed 7-19-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 30).

2. Repealer of chapter 1 (subchapter 1, sections 53000-53004) and new chapter 1 (subchapters 1-4, sections 53000-53052, not consecutive) filed 2-1-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 6).

3. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

5. Amendment of subchapter heading, section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

6. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

8. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

9. Renumbering of former subchapter 1 to subchapter 2 filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53001. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(a) “Adverse impact” means a disproportionate negative impact to a group protected from discrimination pursuant to Government Code section 12940, arising from the effects of an employment practice as determined according to a valid statistical measure (such as those outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's “Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures”).

(b) “Diversity” means a condition of broad inclusion in an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all persons. The achievement of diversity within a workforce requires the presence, respectful treatment, and inclusion of individuals from a wide range of ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability and socio-economic backgrounds, in all aspects of the workplace.

(c) “Equal employment opportunity” (“EEO”) means that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete for hiring and promotion and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the district. Equal employment opportunity should exist at all levels, in all job categories. Equal employment opportunity also involves:

(1) identifying and eliminating barriers to employment that are not job related, such as reliance on preferred job qualifications that do not reasonably predict job performance;

(2) updating job descriptions and/or job announcements to reflect accurately the knowledge, skills and abilities of the position, including a commitment to equity; and

(3) creating an environment which fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy, and free expression of ideas, and is welcoming to all persons free from discrimination related to the categories protected by Government Code section 12940.

(d) An “equal employment opportunity plan” (“EEO plan”) is a written document that describes a district's EEO program. A district's EEO plan shall include: 1) analysis of the district's work force; and 2) descriptions of the district's program and strategies, informed by the district's work force analysis, that it is implementing or will implement, to promote equal employment opportunity.

(e) An “equal employment opportunity program” refers to the combination of district strategies implemented to promote equal employment opportunity. Such programs should be informed by a district's longitudinal workforce and applicant analyses.

(f) “In-house or promotional only” hiring means that only existing district employees are eligible for a position.

(g) “Job categories” includes executive/administrative/managerial, faculty and other instructional staff, professional non-faculty, secretarial/clerical, technical and paraprofessional, skilled crafts, and service and maintenance.

(h) “Monitored group” means the groups for which districts must provide demographic data pursuant to section 53004.

(i) “Person with a disability” means any person who:

(1) has a physical or mental impairment as defined in Government Code section 12926 which limits one or more of such person's major life activities;

(2) has a record of such an impairment; or

(3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

A person with a disability is “limited” if the condition makes the achievement of the major life activity difficult.

(j) “Reasonable accommodation” means the efforts made by the district in compliance with Government Code section 12926.

(k) “Screening or selection procedure” means any measure, combination of measures, or procedure used as a basis for any employment decision. Selection procedures include the full range of assessment techniques, including performance tests, physical, educational, and work experience requirements, interviews, application reviews, reference checks, and similar techniques. Screening and selection procedures shall also include consideration of equivalencies pursuant to section 53430.

(l) “Underrepresented group” means any monitored group for which the percentage of persons from that group employed by the district in a job category is below eighty percent (80%) of the projected representation for that group and job category.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139, 11139.8, 11092 and 12926, Government Code; Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Sections 1602.48 and 1607; Title 29, United States Code Section 793; and Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations Section 60-741.2.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1)-(b)-(3), (c), (k) and (m) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b), (e), (f), (h), (j) and (m), new subsections (m)(1)-(q)(3), and amendment of Note filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 11-5-2003; operative 12-5-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 46).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

8. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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§ 53002. District Policy Statement Requirement.

The governing board of each community college district shall adopt a policy statement setting forth the district's commitment to an EEO plan that is grounded in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion set forth in sections 51200 and 51201. As such, the policy shall recognize that “equal employment opportunity” includes not only a process for equal opportunity in hiring, but also practices and processes that create inclusive, respectful work environments. This statement may also incorporate the nondiscrimination policy statement required pursuant to subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10 of this division, and other similar nondiscrimination or equal employment opportunity statements which may be required under other provisions of state and federal law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.1, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

7. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53003. District EEO Plans.
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§ 53003. District EEO Plans.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall adopt a district-wide, written EEO plan to implement its equal employment opportunity program. Such plans shall:

(1) be developed in collaboration with the district's Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 53005;

(2) be reviewed and adopted at a regular meeting of the governing board where it is agendized as a separate action item, and not part of the consent agenda;

(3) cover a period of 3 years, after which a new or revised plan shall be adopted; and

(4) be submitted to the Chancellor at least 90 days prior to its adoption. Comments received from the Chancellor's Office on the proposed plan must be presented to the governing board prior to adoption.

(b) Districts shall annually review their EEO plans and assess progress toward meeting EEO program goals. This annual review shall occur during regular meetings of district governing boards. In the event a district has not met the program goals described in the EEO plan, the district shall adopt a revised EEO plan that specifies the efforts it will employ to meet those goals.

(c) EEO plans shall include all of the following elements:

(1) specific pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring EEO strategies the district intends to implement each year over the life of the plan. A district's strategies may include options listed in section 53024.1, and other practices informed by the district's workforce and applicant analyses.

(2) a schedule identifying the timetables for implementation of the identified EEO strategies.

(3) identification of the district EEO officer, with delegated responsibility and authority for implementing the EEO plan and assuring compliance with the requirements of this subchapter pursuant to section 53020;

(4) the procedure for filing complaints pursuant to section 53026;

(5) a process for notifying all district employees of the provisions of the EEO plan and the policy statement required under section 53002;

(6) a process for ensuring that all individuals directly participating in the screening and selection process receive training prior to their participation. Training shall include, but need not be limited to:

(A) the requirements of this subchapter and of state and federal nondiscrimination laws;

(B) the educational benefits of workforce diversity;

(C) the elimination of bias in hiring decisions; and

(D) best practices in serving on a selection or screening committee;

(7) a process for providing annual written notice to appropriate community-based and professional organizations concerning the district's plan and the need for assistance from the community and such organizations in identifying a qualified, diverse pools of applicants. “Written” notice may include mailings and electronic communications;

(8) a process for gathering information and periodic, longitudinal analysis of the district's employees and applicants, broken down by number of persons from monitored groups, in each job category to determine whether additional diversification measures are required and to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of those measures. Each district, shall conduct a data review as part of its plan renewal, and may conduct periodic data reviews more frequently based on district size, demographics, and other unique factors; and

(9) community college districts shall utilize data available from reliable public and private sources to determine, whether monitored groups are underrepresented within district job categories.

(10) strategies for addressing any underrepresentation identified pursuant to paragraph (9) of this subdivision.

(d) Community college districts shall post a copy of their EEO plan on the district's website.

(e) Community college districts shall make continuous, good-faith efforts to implement their plans, achieve employee diversity, and avoid disparate impacts, consistent with state and federal law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (c)(4) and (7) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsections (b), (c) and (c)(7), new subsections (c)(8)-(9) and subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (c)(10) and new subsection (f) filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Editorial correction removing inadvertently retained prior version of subsection (b) (Register 2014, No. 29).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

8. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53004. EEO Plan Analyses and Annual Report to Chancellor.
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§ 53004. EEO Plan Analyses and Annual Report to Chancellor.

(a) Community college districts shall collect and continually monitor their employee and applicant demographic data to evaluate the implementation of their EEO plans, and to conduct the analyses required by sections 53003, 53006, 53023, and 53024. Districts shall report their employment-related data to the Chancellor annually, in a manner prescribed by the Chancellor. To facilitate analysis, all applicants and employees must be assigned a job category.

(b) District data collection shall allow applicants and employees to identify their gender (including non-binary options), ethnic group identification and, if applicable, disability in a manner prescribed by the Chancellor consistent with state and federal law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 8310.5, 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and amendment of Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

6. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53005. District Advisory Committees.
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§ 53005. District Advisory Committees.

Each community college district shall establish a district equal employment opportunity advisory committee to assist in developing, revising, and implementing district EEO programs and plans. This advisory committee shall be composed of a diverse membership and include members from district stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to, students, faculty, and classified staff. Members of this advisory committee as well as members of the district governing board shall receive training in all of the following:

(a) the requirements of this subchapter and of state and federal nondiscrimination laws;

(b) identification and elimination of bias in hiring;

(c) the educational benefits of workforce diversity; and

(d) the role of the advisory committee in drafting and implementing a district EEO plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 1. General > § 53006. District Analyses of Longitudinal Data.
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§ 53006. District Analyses of Longitudinal Data.

(a) Districts shall conduct longitudinal data analyses of district employment trends.

(b) Districts shall assess the information gathered pursuant to section 53003, subdivision(c), to identify and determine the cause of any underrepresentation, of monitored groups across all phases of the employment process, including recruitment to applicant pools, hiring, retention, and promotion. Where a district determines that significant underrepresentation or adverse impact of one or more monitored groups in recruitment may be the result of non-job related factors, it shall implement additional strategies in its EEO plan designed to mitigate promptly the underrepresentation or adverse impact.

(c) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit a district from taking any other steps it concludes are necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

5. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53021.5. Waiver of Limitation on Term of Administrative Contracts. [Repealed]
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§ 53021.5. Waiver of Limitation on Term of Administrative Contracts. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-23-2008; operative 1-23-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2008, No. 7).

2. Repealer filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53025. Persons with Disabilities.
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§ 53025. Persons with Disabilities.

(a) Districts shall ensure that applicants and employees with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations consistent with the requirements of Government Code sections 11135 et seq. and 12940(m), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Such accommodations may include, but are not limited to, job site modifications, job restructuring, part-time work schedules, flexible scheduling, reassignment to a reasonably equivalent vacant position, adaptive equipment, and auxiliary aids such as readers, interpreters, and notetakers. Such accommodations may be paid for with funds provided pursuant to article 3 (commencing with section 53030) of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code; title 29 United States Code Section 794; and title 42 United States Code Sections 12101, 12102, 12103, 12111, 12112, 12113, 12114, 12115, 12116 and 12117.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Repealer of subsections (a) and (b) and deletion of subsection designator filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Repealer of subsections (b) and (c) filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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§ 53027. Applicability to Districts Operating on the Merit System.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to conflict with or be inconsistent with the provisions of article 3 (commencing with section 88060) of chapter 4 of part 51 of the Education Code which apply to districts operating a merit system for classified employees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270, 87360 and 88060 et seq., Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53028. Affirmative Action Commitment. [Repealed]
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§ 53028. Affirmative Action Commitment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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§ 53029. Handicapped. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code; Section 11135, Government Code; 29 U.S.C. 705 and 706.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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§ 53020. District Responsibility and Delegation of Authority.

(a) The governing boards of community college districts are ultimately responsible for proper implementation of this subchapter at all levels of district and college operations and for making measurable progress toward equal employment opportunity by the strategies described in the district's EEO plan. In carrying out this responsibility, the governing board, upon the recommendation of the chief executive officer, shall ensure that an equal employment opportunity officer is designated to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the requirements set forth in this subchapter.

(b) The administrative structure created by any delegation of authority to the equal employment opportunity officer or others shall be described in the district's EEO plan and shall be designed to ensure prompt and effective implementation of the requirements of this subchapter. The plan shall also designate a single officer, who may be the equal employment opportunity officer, who shall be given authority and responsibility for receiving complaints filed pursuant to section 53026, for ensuring that such complaints are promptly and impartially investigated, and ensuring that selection procedures and the applicant pool are properly monitored as required by sections 53023 and 53024.

(c) Any organization or individual who participates in district recruitment or screening of personnel, whether as an employee or as a contractor, is an agent of the district and is subject to all of the requirements of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

6. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53021. Recruitment.
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§ 53021. Recruitment.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, community college districts shall actively recruit from both within and outside the district work force to attract qualified and equity-minded applicants for all vacancies. This shall include outreach designed to ensure that all persons are provided the opportunity to seek employment with the district. The requirement of open recruitment shall apply to all full-time and part-time vacancies in all job categories and classifications, including, but not limited to, faculty, classified employees, categorically funded positions, and all executive/administrative/managerial positions.

(b) Recruitment for all full-time positions shall be posted in the clearinghouse established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Education Code section 87108. In addition, community college districts shall invite job seekers registered with the clearinghouse indicating an interest in the type of position(s) being recruited by the district to apply for the position(s). Recruitment for part-time faculty positions may be conducted separately for each vacancy or by annually establishing a pool of eligible candidates, but in either case full and open recruitment is required consistent with this section.

(c) “In-house or promotional only” recruitments may be used only to fill an interim position. An interim appointment may last only until a full-time appointment is made, and may not exceed two years in duration. All district employees shall be encouraged to apply for interim appointments. Otherwise, all recruitment procedures required by this subchapter shall apply.

(d) For purposes of this section, a vacancy is not created, and the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b) do not apply, when:

(1) there is a reorganization that does not result in a net increase in the number of employees;

(2) one or more lateral transfers are made and there is no net increase in the number of employees;

(3) a position which is currently occupied by an incumbent is upgraded, reclassified, or renamed without significantly altering the duties being performed by the individual;

(4) the faculty in a division or department elect one faculty member to serve as a chairperson for a prescribed limited term;

(5) the position is filled by a temporary, short-term, or substitute employee appointed pursuant to Education Code sections 87422, 87480, 87482.5 (b), 88003, 88106 or 88109;

(6) a part-time faculty member is assigned to teach the same or fewer hours than they previously taught in the same discipline without a substantial break in service. For purposes of this section, “a substantial break in service” means more than one calendar year or such different period as may be defined by a collective bargaining agreement; or

(7) an individual not currently employed by the district, who is specially trained, experienced, and competent to serve as an administrator, and who satisfies the minimum qualifications applicable to the position, is engaged to serve as an administrator through a professional services contract. No professional services contract, or series of may exceed two years in duration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270, 87108 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment subsections (b) and (d)-(e)(2) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(1)-(b)(2), repealer of subsection (b)(3), amendment of subsections (c), (d) and (e)(1)-(e)(4) and new subsection (e)(5) filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Amendment filed 11-5-2003; operative 12-5-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2003, No. 46).

6. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

8. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53022. Job Announcements and Qualifications.
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§ 53022. Job Announcements and Qualifications.

Job announcements shall state clearly the job specifications, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to job performance. Where applicable, job announcements shall also indicate the possibility of meeting minimum qualifications through equivalency, as provided in section 53430. For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. All job specifications a district uses, including any “required,” “desired” or “preferred” qualifications shall be reviewed by the EEO officer or appropriately trained designee before the position is announced, to ensure conformity with the requirements of this subchapter and state and federal nondiscrimination laws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53023. Applicant Pool Review.
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§ 53023. Applicant Pool Review.

(a) The application for employment shall provide for self-identification of the applicant's gender (including non-binary options), ethnic group identification and, if applicable, disability. This information shall be kept confidential and shall be used only in research, monitoring, evaluating the effectiveness of the district's equal employment opportunity program, or another similar purpose authorized by law.

(b) All initial applications shall be screened to determine which candidates satisfy the job specifications. The candidates who meet the job specifications shall constitute the “qualified applicant pool.”

(c) Districts shall conduct an initial demographic review of the qualified applicant pool before an application deadline for a district position closes. If the pool's candidate diversity is not consistent with the diversity goals of the EEO Plan, the district may extend the search period.

(d) The composition of the qualified applicant pool shall be reviewed and compared to the composition of the initial applicant pool. If the EEO Officer or designee finds that the composition of the qualified applicant pool may have been influenced by factors that are not job related, appropriate action shall be taken. This applicant pool data shall be reviewed in conducting the analysis described in section 53006(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-26-82; designated effective 2-28-82 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 9).

2. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b), repealer of subsection (b)(2) and subsection renumbering, and amendment of subsection (c)(2) filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

7. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53024.1. Strategies for Achieving Institutional Diversity.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB15782704E1711EDB2F6F2469F16280C
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§ 53024.1. Strategies for Achieving Institutional Diversity.

Establishing and maintaining a richly diverse workforce is an on-going process that requires continued institutionalized effort. Districts shall implement effective strategies to achieve their institutional commitment to diversity detailed in their EEO plans. EEO strategies shall be selected according to the individualized challenges to diversity faced by each institution within the district. EEO strategies may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) The district conducts surveys of campus climate on a regular basis, and implements concrete measures that utilize the information drawn from the surveys.

(b) The district conducts exit interviews with employees who voluntarily leave the district, maintains a data base of exit interviews, analyzes the data for patterns impacting particular monitored groups, and implements concrete measures that utilize this information.

(c) The district provides training on elimination of bias in hiring and employment.

(d) The district provides culturally responsive training to members of the campus community.

(e) The district maintains a variety of programs to support newly-hired employees such as mentoring, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

(f) The district has audited and/or maintains updated job descriptions and/or job announcements.

(g) The district's board of trustees receives culturally responsive training as well as training on the elimination of bias in hiring and employment at least once every election cycle.

(h) The district timely and thoroughly investigates all complaints filed under this chapter, and all harassment and discrimination complaints filed under subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10 of this division, and takes appropriate corrective action in all instances where a violation is found.

(i) The district timely complies with the requirements of Government Code section 12950.1, and includes all forms of harassment and discrimination in the training.

(j) The district's publications and website convey its diversity and commitment to equal employment opportunity.

(k) The district's mission statement conveys its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and recognition that a diverse and inclusive workforce promotes its educational goals and values.

(l) The district's hiring procedures require applicants for all positions to demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students in a manner relevant to the position.

(m) District staff members serve as resources, consultants, mentors and/or leaders to colleagues at other districts in the areas of EEO and diversity enhancement.

(n) The district maintains updated curricula, texts, and/or course descriptions to expand the global perspective of the particular course, readings, or discipline.

(o) The district addresses issues of inclusion/exclusion in a transparent and collaborative fashion.

(p) The district attempts to gather information from applicants who decline job offers to find out why, records this information, and utilizes it.

(q) The district conducts longitudinal analysis of various employment events by monitored group status, in addition to hiring as required by section 53006, such as promotion, retention, voluntary resignation, termination, and discipline.

(r) The district modifies locally-established “required,” “desired” or “preferred” qualifications used to screen applicants for positions in the job categories that may unnecessarily suppress diversity in candidate pools.

(s) The district provides incentives for hard-to-hire areas or disciplines.

(t) The district engages in focused outreach by advertising and recruiting in diverse publications and forums.

(u) The district provides professional development opportunities to all employees focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

(v) The district incorporates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion into criteria for employee evaluations and tenure reviews, to the extent permitted by the district's collective bargaining obligations.

(w) The district establishes and maintains a “grow-your-own” program, including, but not limited to, faculty intern or leadership development programs.

(x) The district employs additional measures designed to mitigate underrepresentation or adverse impact in monitored groups, consistent with state and federal law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code; and Section 12950.1, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (i) and Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

3. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53024.2. Accountability and Corrective Action.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA929B2D04E1711EDB2F6F2469F16280C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:03.765422+00:00
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§ 53024.2. Accountability and Corrective Action.

(a) Districts shall certify annually to the Chancellor that they have timely complied with all of the following:

(1) recorded, reviewed, and reported the data required regarding qualified applicant pools and longitudinal data;

(2) reviewed and updated, as needed, the Strategies Component of the district's EEO Plan;

(3) investigated and appropriately responded to formal harassment or discrimination complaints filed pursuant to subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10 of this division;

(4) expended Equal Employment Opportunity funds in accordance with the purposes set forth in subdivision (c) of section 53030.

(b) Upon review of a district's certification, data reports, or any complaint filed under this subchapter, the Chancellor may review a district's EEO Plan and implementation efforts to assess the institution's on-going efforts to support diversity and/or a district's compliance with this subchapter. Where the Chancellor finds that a district's efforts have been insufficient, the Chancellor will inform the district of specific area(s) of concern, and direct the district to adopt a revised EEO Plan within 120 days. Upon review of the revised EEO plan in the 90-day period before adoption, the Chancellor will either:

(1) determine the revisions are sufficient, and provide a timetable for any subsequent review of district implementation; or

(2) determine the revisions are insufficient, and direct the district to implement specific strategies and provide a timetable for subsequent review of district implementation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53024. Screening and Selection Procedures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9D6E76B04E1711EDB2F6F2469F16280C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:24:56.269826+00:00
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§ 53024. Screening and Selection Procedures.

(a) All screening and selection techniques, including the procedure for developing interview questions, and the selection process as a whole, shall be:

(1) provided to the Chancellor upon request;

(2) designed to ensure that for faculty and administrative positions, meaningful consideration is given to the extent to which applicants demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. “Meaningful consideration” means that candidates shall be required to demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in ways relevant to the specific position;

(3) based solely on job-related criteria; and

(4) designed to avoid an adverse impact and monitored by the EEO officer to detect and address any adverse impact which does occur for any monitored group.

(b) A district may not designate or set aside positions or job classifications for members of any group defined in terms of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, ancestry or sexual orientation, or engage in any other practice which would result in discriminatory or preferential treatment prohibited by state or federal law.

(c) Seniority or length of service may be considered only if they are relevant to posted job qualifications.

(d) Selection testing for employees shall follow procedures outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's “Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.”

(e) Screening committees shall include a diverse membership whenever possible, to ensure a variety of perspectives are included in the assessment of applicants.

(f) Governing boards or their designees shall have the authority to make all final hiring decisions based upon careful review of the candidate or candidates recommended by a screening committee. The governing board may reject all candidates and order further review by the screening committee, or reopen the position where necessary to further achievement of the objectives of the EEO plan or to ensure equal employment opportunity. However, a consistent pattern of declining to hire qualified candidates from monitored groups against the recommendation of screening committees may give rise to an inference that the selections are not consistent with the objectives of equal employment opportunity that are required by this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(c), (e) and (g) filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (a)(2), repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 2. Other Specific Responsibilities of Community College Districts > § 53026. Complaints.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB59B1F904E1711EDABBBA91488E976A2
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:12.223759+00:00
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§ 53026. Complaints.

Complaints alleging violations of this subchapter may be filed against a district by any person using the procedures for employment-related complaints authorized by subchapter 5, commencing with section 59300.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

4. Amendment of Note filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

6. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53030. Equal Employment Opportunity Fund Allocation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I5FFF32C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:26.876743+00:00
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§ 53030. Equal Employment Opportunity Fund Allocation.

Resources provided to the Board of Governors for the purpose of promoting equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion within the system shall be placed in an Equal Employment Opportunity Fund and shall be allocated consistent with the following:

(a) A portion of the fund, but not more than 25 percent, shall be set aside to provide technical assistance, service, monitoring, and compliance functions.

(b) That portion of the funds not allocated pursuant to subdivision (a) may be allocated to the districts in the following categories:

(1) an amount proportional to the full-time equivalent students of each district to the total full-time equivalent students for all districts;

(2) an equal dollar amount to each district;

(3) an amount related to success in promoting equal employment opportunity. Multiple methods of measuring success shall be identified by the Chancellor working through the established Consultation Process.

(c) funds provided pursuant to this section may be used for:

(1) outreach and recruitment;

(2) in-service training on equal employment opportunity;

(3) accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities pursuant to section 53025; and

(4) other activities to promote equal employment opportunity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (b)(3) and repealer of subsections (b)(4) and (b)(5) filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

5. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (b) filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53031. Success. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6003C6A14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:30.537658+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53031. Success. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Repealer of section filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53032. Point Factors. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6005E9834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:34.008396+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53032. Point Factors. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Repealer of section filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53040. Governing Board's Affirmative Action Employment Policy Statement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I600D8AA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:44.488815+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53040. Governing Board's Affirmative Action Employment Policy Statement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068, and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Section 87101, Education Code; Executive Order 11246, 3 C.F.R. 1964-1965 comp. 339, as amended by Executive Order 11375, 3 C.F.R. 1967 comp. 320; 41 C.F.R. 60-2.1-3.2, et seq. (1980); 20 U.S.C. 793; 41 C.F.R. 60-741.1-.9, et seq. (1980); 38 U.S.C. 2012; 41 C.F.R. 60-250.1-.9, et seq. (1980).

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53041. Affirmative Action Responsibilities and Duties. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I600F5F634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:47.858333+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53041. Affirmative Action Responsibilities and Duties. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068, and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53042. Affirmative Action Officer. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I60115B334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:52.464608+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53042. Affirmative Action Officer. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53043. Internal Dissemination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I60132FF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:55.916651+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53043. Internal Dissemination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53044. External Dissemination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I60152BC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:59.973204+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53044. External Dissemination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53045. Complaint Procedure. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I601700834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:03.519235+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53045. Complaint Procedure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87100 and 87101, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53046. Work Force Analysis. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I60194A724C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:06.972217+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53046. Work Force Analysis. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: 29 C.F.R. 1602.48 (1981).

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Editorial correction of section heading (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53049. Utilization Analysis. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I601B6D534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:11.141792+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53049. Utilization Analysis. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Executive Order 11246, 3 C.F.R. 1964-1965 comp. 339, as amended by Executive Order 11375, 3 C.F.R. 1967 comp. 320; 41 C.F.R. 60-2.1-3.2, et seq. (1980).

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53050. Corrective Action. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I601D90334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:15.672076+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53050. Corrective Action. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Executive Order 11246, 3 C.F.R. 1964-1965 comp. 339, as amended by Executive Order 11375, 3 C.F.R. 1967 comp. 320; 41 C.F.R. 60-2.1-3.2, et seq. (1980).

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53051. Goals and Timetables. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I601FDA234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:19.426808+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53051. Goals and Timetables. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Executive Order 11246, 3 C.F.R. 1964-1965 comp. 339, as amended by Executive Order 11375, 3 C.F.R. 1967 comp.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53052. Affirmative Action Advisory Committee. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6021D5F44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:23.091973+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 53052. Affirmative Action Advisory Committee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 71068 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Section 87100, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53060. Fund Allocation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6023F8D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:26.604418+00:00
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§ 53060. Fund Allocation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 90, No. 45). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53061. Success. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I602669D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:31.330274+00:00
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§ 53061. Success. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 90, No. 45). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (c) (Register 91, No. 31).

3. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53062. Point Factors. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6028B3C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:35.873705+00:00
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§ 53062. Point Factors. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 90, No. 45). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53063. Failure to Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I602AFDB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:39.669550+00:00
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§ 53063. Failure to Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 90, No. 45). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53064. Required Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I602CF9844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:43.073441+00:00
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§ 53064. Required Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87107, Education Code. Reference: Section 87107, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 90, No. 45). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53033. Failure to Report.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IBFD699804E1711EDB2F6F2469F16280C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:37.380671+00:00
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§ 53033. Failure to Report.

The Chancellor may decline to distribute Equal Employment Opportunity funds to a district the Chancellor determines is not in substantial compliance with this subchapter, including, but not limited to, its reporting obligations pursuant to section 53024.2. This authority shall not apply to the portion of funds described in section 53030, subdivision (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 70901 and 87105, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

7. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Programs > Article 3. Faculty and Staff Diversity Fund > § 53034. Required Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I903FB7F04E1811ED92E8ED2FBAA4615C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:25:40.831601+00:00
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§ 53034. Required Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66030, 66071, 66270 and 87360, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 35).

3. Amendment of Note filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-2-2018; operative 2-2-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 8).

5. Repealer filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 1.5. Sick Leave Transfer > § 53125. Transfer of Accumulated Sick Leave.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:51.095441+00:00
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§ 53125. Transfer of Accumulated Sick Leave.

This Section prescribes the manner in which the amount of accumulated sick leave is certified for transfer under Sections 87782, 87783, and 87785 of the Education Code.

(a) As used in this Section, accumulated sick leave means a leave of absence for illness or injury that is earned under Education Code Section 87781 but is unused.

(b) Transfer shall be certified as follows:

(1) The person who accumulated the sick leave or the new employing agency requests the former employing agency to send the new employing agency a written statement of the employee's accumulated sick leave,

(2) Upon receipt of the request, the former employing agency transmits to the new employing agency a statement of the person's accumulated sick leave certified to be true and correct by the officer or employee of the former employing agency who is charged with maintaining employee attendance records,

(3) The new employing agency credits the person with the accumulated sick leave set forth in the certified statement. Any transfer of sick leave to the Chancellor's Office shall be subject to the limitations specified by Education Code Section 87785.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 71024 and 87782, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87781, 87782, 87783 and 87785, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 1.5 (section 53125) filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

6. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 19).

7. Renumbering of former subchapter 2 to subchapter 3 filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 1.6. Evaluation of Academic Employees > § 53130. Availability of Rules and Regulations for Evaluation of Performance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I603B51634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:55.110401+00:00
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§ 53130. Availability of Rules and Regulations for Evaluation of Performance.

The governing board of a community college district shall adopt and cause to be printed and made available to each academic employee of the district reasonable rules and regulations providing for the evaluation of the performance of academic employees in their assigned duties.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. New article 1.6 heading filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 1. Special Non-Credentialed Employees [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 4, Subch. 3, Art. 1, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I946533224C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:47.543748+00:00
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History

1. Repealer of article 1 (sections 53100-53103) filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53200. Definitions.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:26:58.449134+00:00
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§ 53200. Definitions.

For the purpose of this Subchapter:

(a) “Faculty” means those employees of a community college district who are employed in positions that are not designated as supervisory or management for the purposes of Article 5 (commencing with Section 3540) of Chapter 10.7 of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code, and for which minimum qualifications for hire are specified by the Board of Governors.

(b) “Academic senate,” “faculty council,” and “faculty senate” means an organization formed in accordance with the provisions of this Subchapter whose primary function, as the representative of the faculty, is to make recommendations to the administration of a college and to the governing board of a district with respect to academic and professional matters. For purposes of this Subchapter, reference to the term “academic senate” also constitutes reference to “faculty council” or “faculty senate.”

(c) “Academic and professional matters” means the following policy development and implementation matters:

(1) curriculum, including establishing prerequisites and placing courses within disciplines;

(2) degree and certificate requirements;

(3) grading policies;

(4) educational program development;

(5) standards or policies regarding student preparation and success;

(6) district and college governance structures, as related to faculty roles;

(7) faculty roles and involvement in accreditation processes, including self-study and annual reports;

(8) policies for faculty professional development activities;

(9) processes for program review;

(10) processes for institutional planning and budget development; and

(11) other academic and professional matters as are mutually agreed upon between the governing board and the academic senate.

(d) “Consult collegially” means that the district governing board shall develop policies on academic and professional matters through either or both of the following methods, according to its own discretion:

(1) relying primarily upon the advice and judgment of the academic senate; or

(2) agreeing that the district governing board, or such representatives as it may designate, and the representatives of the academic senate shall have the obligation to reach mutual agreement by written resolution, regulation, or policy of the governing board effectuating such recommendations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

4. Relocation of article 2 heading filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

5. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53201. Academic Senate or Faculty Council.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I60475F544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:27:02.030392+00:00
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§ 53201. Academic Senate or Faculty Council.

In order that the faculty may have a formal and effective procedure for participating in the formation and implementation of district policies on academic and professional matters, an academic senate may be established at the college and/or district level.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53202. Formation; Procedures; Membership.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I604B7E034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:27:05.553083+00:00
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§ 53202. Formation; Procedures; Membership.

The following procedure shall be used to establish an academic senate:

(a) The full-time faculty of a community college shall vote by secret ballot to form an academic senate.

(b) In multi-college districts, the full-time faculty of the district colleges may vote on whether or not to form a district academic senate. Such vote shall be by secret ballot.

(c) The governing board of a district shall recognize the academic senate and authorize the faculty to:

(1) Fix and amend by vote of the full-time faculty the composition, structure, and procedures of the academic senate.

(2) Provide for the selection, in accordance with accepted democratic election procedures, the members of the academic senate.

(d) The full-time faculty may provide for the membership and participation of part-time faculty members in the academic senate.

(e) In the absence of any full-time faculty members in a community college, the part-time faculty of such community college may form an academic senate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53203. Powers.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:27:10.176579+00:00
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§ 53203. Powers.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt policies for appropriate delegation of authority and responsibility to its college and/or district academic senate. Among other matters, said policies, at a minimum, shall provide that the governing board or its designees will consult collegially with the academic senate when adopting policies and procedures on academic and professional matters. This requirement to consult collegially shall not limit other rights and responsibilities of the academic senate which are specifically provided in statute or other Board of Governors regulations.

(b) In adopting the policies and procedures described in Subsection (a), the governing board or its designees shall consult collegially with representatives of the academic senate.

(c) While in the process of consulting collegially, the academic senate shall retain the right to meet with or to appear before the governing board with respect to the views, recommendations, or proposals of the senate. In addition, after consultation with the administration of the college and/or district, the academic senate may present its views and recommendations to the governing board.

(d) The governing board of a district shall adopt procedures for responding to recommendations of the academic senate that incorporate the following:

(1) in instances where the governing board elects to rely primarily upon the advice and judgment of the academic senate, the recommendations of the senate will normally be accepted, and only in exceptional circumstances and for compelling reasons will the recommendations not be accepted. If a recommendation is not accepted, the governing board or its designee, upon request of the academic senate, shall promptly communicate its reasons in writing to the academic senate.

(2) in instances where the governing board elects to provide for mutual agreement with the academic senate, and agreement has not been reached, existing policy shall remain in effect unless continuing with such policy exposes the district to legal liability or causes substantial fiscal hardship. In cases where there is no existing policy, or in cases where the exposure to legal liability or substantial fiscal hardship requires existing policy to be changed, the governing board may act, after a good faith effort to reach agreement, only for compelling legal, fiscal, or organizational reasons.

(e) An academic senate may assume such responsibilities and perform such functions as may be delegated to it by the governing board of the district pursuant to Subsection (a).

(f) The appointment of faculty members to serve on college or district committees, task forces, or other groups dealing with academic and professional matters, shall be made, after consultation with the chief executive officer or his or her designee, by the academic senate. Notwithstanding this Subsection, the collective bargaining representative may seek to appoint faculty members to committees, task forces, or other groups.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 3.

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53204. Scope of Regulations.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:27:13.781621+00:00
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§ 53204. Scope of Regulations.

Nothing in this Subchapter shall be construed to impinge upon the due process rights of faculty, nor to detract from any negotiated agreements between collective bargaining representatives and district governing boards. It is the intent of the Board of Governors to respect agreements between academic senates and collective bargaining representatives as to how they will consult, collaborate, share, or delegate among themselves the responsibilities that are or may be delegated to academic senates pursuant to these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901 Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b). For prior history, see Register 83, No.18.

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53205. Duties Assigned by Administration and Governing Board. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I605876534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:27:18.199524+00:00
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§ 53205. Duties Assigned by Administration and Governing Board. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 71020, 71062 and 71079, Education Code. Reference: Sections 71079 and 72292, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No.18).

3. Repealer filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53206. Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I605C95034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:27:21.346876+00:00
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§ 53206. Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.

(a) An Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges has been established through ratification by local academic senates or faculty councils so that the community college faculty of California may have a formal and effective procedure for participating in the formation of state policies on academic and professional matters.

(b) The Board of Governors recognizes the Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges as the representative of community college academic senates or faculty councils before the Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-9-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 19).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 4. Employees > Subchapter 3. Certificated Positions > Article 2. Academic Senates > § 53207. Reimbursement for Release or Reassigned Time.
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§ 53207. Reimbursement for Release or Reassigned Time.

(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (d) and (e), the faculty members elected to serve as president and vice president of the Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges (ASCCC) shall be granted release or reassigned time from their local responsibilities by the districts by which they are employed during their terms of office.

(b) The amount of release or reassigned time required will be determined by the ASCCC and reported to the district employing the person elected ASCCC president by May 1st and to the district employing the person elected ASCC vice president by June 1st of the year in which these individuals will assume office, unless the election has not been conducted by those dates, in which case the information will be reported immediately upon completion of the election.

(c) The districts employing the president and the vice president of the ASCCC will be reimbursed by February 1 from the state appropriation for the ASCCC for the release or reassigned time at the part-time replacement cost identified by the district prior to September of each year. If the release or reassigned time need identified is 100 percent and the position to be filled is in a hard to replace discipline area, the district shall so certify to the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges by August 1. If the Chancellor confirms the district certification, the district shall be reimbursed at the full-time temporary replacement cost. In addition, districts shall be reimbursed by the ASCCC for reasonable and documented administrative costs associated with hiring faculty to replace the faculty serving as president and vice president of the ASCCC.

(d) A local district will not be required to grant release or reassigned time for the president or vice president of the ASCCC if it certifies by August 1 to the Chancellor, and he or she confirms, that the faculty member is in a position for which a qualified part-time or full-time temporary replacement cannot be found to meet the needs of the students.

(e) No district shall be required to grant release or reassigned time for an individual serving as president or vice president of the ASCCC for a period exceeding four years.

(f) This section shall only be operative during any fiscal year in which sufficient funds are provided therefore to the ASCCC in the annual Budget Act for that fiscal year or other legislation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-2003; operative 4-11-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2003, No. 18).

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§ 53300. Scope.

This Subchapter relates to and should be read in conjunction with the requirements of Section 51025 concerning the proportion of full-time and part-time faculty to be employed by community colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subchapter 3 heading (Register 91, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

5. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

6. Amendment filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

7. Renumbering of former subchapter 3 to subchapter 4 filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53301. Part-Time Faculty.

The term “part-time faculty” includes any faculty member, as defined in Section 53402(c), who is not a regular employee or contract employee of the district pursuant to Sections 87601, 87605, 87608, 87608.5, or 87609 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750, 87482.7, 87601, 87605, 87608, 87608.5 and 87609, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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§ 53302. Full-Time Faculty.

For purposes of this Chapter the term “full-time faculty” means any faculty member, as defined in Section 53402(c), who is a regular or contract employee of the district pursuant to Sections 87601, 87605, 87608, 87608.5 or 87609 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750, 87482.6, 87601, 87605, 87608, 87608.5 and 87609, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of Note filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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§ 53308. Full-Time Faculty Percentage.

For purposes of this Subchapter and Section 51025, a district's full-time faculty percentage is determined as follows:

(a) Using the rules set forth in Section 53309, calculate the district's full-time equivalent faculty (FTEF) attributable to full-time faculty, as defined in Section 53302.

(b) Determine the district's total FTEF by adding together:

(1) FTEF attributable to full-time faculty, using the rules set forth in Section 53309; and

(2) FTEF attributable to part-time faculty, calculated using the rules set forth in Section 53310.

(c) To obtain the full-time faculty percentage, divide the figure from subdivision (a) (FTEF attributable to full-time faculty) by the figure from subdivision (b) (total FTEF).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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§ 53309. Rules for Calculating Full-Time Equivalent Faculty (FTEF) Attributable to Full-Time Faculty.

In calculating full-time equivalent faculty (FTEF) attributable to full-time faculty, the following rules shall be applicable:

(a) With respect to instruction, FTEF shall be calculated based on the percentage of instructional hours per week considered a full-time assignment for regular instructional employees having comparable duties, excluding any noncredit instructional assignments.

(b) With respect to non-instructional activities, FTEF shall be calculated based on the percentage of working hours per week considered a full-time assignment for regular non-instructional employees having comparable duties.

(c) Regular Assignment. Include the regular assignment of full-time faculty as defined in section 53302.

(d) Overload. Exclude full-time faculty overload from the calculation of FTEF.

(e) Sabbatical. Include full-time faculty sabbatical FTEF, whether paid or unpaid, and exclude the FTEF of replacement faculty, whether full-time or part-time, from the computation to determine the full-time faculty percentage pursuant to section 53308.

(f) Released/Reassigned Time. Include FTEF for full-time faculty who are released or reassigned. The FTEF of a full-time faculty member on released or reassigned time shall be counted as if the faculty member was teaching/working full-time and had not been provided released or reassigned time. The FTEF of replacement faculty, whether full-time or part-time, shall be excluded from the computation to determine the full-time faculty percentage pursuant to section 53308.

(g) Unpaid Leave. Include unpaid leave FTEF for a faculty member on unpaid leave. The FTEF of a full-time faculty member on unpaid leave shall be counted as if the faculty member was teaching/working full-time and had not been provided with unpaid leave. The FTEF of replacement faculty, whether full-time or part-time, shall be excluded from the computation to determine the full-time faculty percentage pursuant to section 53308.

(h) Teaching by Others. Include credit instruction FTEF taught by classified staff or administrators who are appropriately qualified to teach, under the following conditions:

(1) Only the actual hours of teaching by such individuals shall be included in determining the FTEF; and

(2) The hours of teaching by such individuals must be part of a regular contract, and not taught as an overload assignment.

(i) Late Retirement. The FTEF of a faculty member who resigned or retired and who provided written notice thereof within 45 faculty duty days of the end of the previous Spring primary term and whose position has not been replaced by another full-time faculty member by the current Fall primary term, shall be included. The FTEF of replacement faculty, whether full-time or part-time, shall be excluded from the computation to determine the full-time faculty percentage pursuant to section 53308.

Districts are required to fill the position(s) by the following Spring primary term unless designees for the district governing board and academic senate jointly agree that it is in the best interests of the district to delay the filling of the position. In such cases, replacement must be made by the following primary term or the Chancellor shall reduce the district's state apportionment revenues for the current year in accordance with the provisions of section 51025. If the number of late retirees exceeds fifteen percent (15%) of the district's total number of full-time faculty, and the district's governing board and academic senate jointly agree, a district may file a request with the Chancellor's Office for a one-year extension to fulfill its hiring obligation to replace those retirees.

(j) Parcel Tax. Exclude FTEF of full-time faculty funded from temporary local sources as authorized by Government Code section 50079.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code; and section 50079.1, Government Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

2. Amendment of subsection (i) filed 10-16-2001; operative 11-15-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsection (i), new subsection (j) and amendment of Note filed 12-16-2011; operative 1-15-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

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§ 53310. Rules for Calculating Full-Time Equivalent Faculty (FTEF) Attributable to Part-Time Faculty.

In calculating full-time equivalent faculty (FTEF) attributable to part-time faculty, the following rules shall be applicable:

(a) With respect to instruction, FTEF shall be calculated based on the percentage of instructional hours per week considered a full-time assignment for regular instructional employees having comparable duties, excluding any noncredit instructional assignments.

(b) With respect to non-instructional activities, FTEF shall be calculated based on the percentage of working hours per week considered a full-time assignment for regular non-instructional employees having comparable duties.

(c) All instructional and noninstructional activities of part-time faculty shall be included, except the following:

(1) FTEF attributable to part-time faculty who replace full-time faculty on sabbatical leave.

(2) FTEF attributable to part-time faculty who replace full-time faculty on released or reassigned time.

(3) FTEF of part-time faculty replacing full-time faculty on unpaid leave.

(4) FTEF of part-time faculty replacing full-time faculty who resigned or retired late as defined in section 53309(i).

(5) FTEF of part-time faculty funded from temporary local sources as authorized by Government Code section 50079.1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code; and section 50079.1, Government Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in article 2 heading (Register 91, No. 31).

3. New subsections (f)-(h) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

4. Amendment of subsection (h) filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

5. Amendment of subsections (d), (e), (g) and (h) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

7. Repealer and new section filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

8. New subsection (c)(4) filed 10-16-2001; operative 11-15-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 43).

9. New subsection (c)(5) and amendment of Note filed 12-16-2011; operative 1-15-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

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§ 53311. Base Data.

For purposes of this Subchapter, “base data” means both the district's base full-time faculty percentage and its base full-time faculty obligation (the number of full-time faculty the district is required to maintain or the number of additional full-time faculty to be hired by the Fall term of the subsequent year.) The data necessary to calculate the base full-time faculty percentage shall be determined from the current year's Fall management information system staff data submission to the Chancellor's Office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

5. Amendment filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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§ 53312. Additional Full-Time Faculty Positions.

(a) The Chancellor shall compute the number of full-time faculty which each district is to secure in accordance with Sections 51025 and 53308, as the result of applying additional FTES growth and program improvement revenue allotments.

(b) This computation shall be made by dividing the applicable portion of program improvement revenue (0 percent, 33 percent, or 40 percent of the program improvement allocation), by the statewide average “replacement cost” (a figure which represents the statewide average faculty salary plus benefits, minus the statewide hourly rate of compensation for part-time instructors times the statewide average full-time teaching load).

(c) If the quotient determined in paragraph (b) is not a whole number, then the quotient shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. If the quotient, once applied, will result in the district exceeding the 75 percent standard, the Chancellor shall further reduce the quotient to a whole number that will leave the district as close as possible to, but in excess of, the 75 percent standard.

(d) The computation for the funded growth in full-time equivalent student workload obligation to secure additional full-time faculty shall, when required pursuant to the provisions of Section 51025(a)(1) and (e), be made by multiplying the percentage of funded credit FTES growth times the base number of full-time faculty that were to be in place by Fall of the current year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) and Note and new subsection (d) filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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§ 53314. Report to Districts.

By the Spring term of each year, the Chancellor shall report to districts the estimated number of full-time faculty each district must secure by the following Fall term based upon the appropriation of revenues contained in that year's Budget Act and the Board of Governors' action pursuant to Section 51025(e).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750 and 87482.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 6-23-2000; operative 7-23-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 26).

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§ 53320. Funding Reductions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87482.6, Education Code. Reference: Section 87482.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 53402. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87001, 87002 and 87003, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53404. Definition of Experience.

Where years of professional or occupational experience are referred to in this Subchapter, the requirement is for the stated number of years of full-time experience or the equivalent in part-time experience. Unpaid experience may be counted if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field. Applicants bear the responsibility for verifying all experience by documentation satisfactory to the districts.

As used in this Subchapter, “professional experience” includes teaching experience. “Occupational experience” does not include teaching experience.

As used in this Section, “year” means that period of time which in that occupation is accepted by contract or general agreement as a regular work year for that occupation on a full-time basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B) and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-92; operative 7-27-92 (Register 92, No. 26).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 53405. Certificated Employees.

Whenever in this Division, reference is made to “certificated employees” or to employees in “positions with certification qualifications,” where such references are to certificates or credentials issued by the Board of Governors, these references are deemed to also apply to persons employed by districts pursuant to minimum qualifications established pursuant to Subchapter 4 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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§ 53406. Requirement for Accredited Degrees and Units; Definition of Accredited Institution.

All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions, unless otherwise specified in this Article.

For purposes of this Subchapter, “accredited institution” shall mean a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. It shall not mean an institution “approved” by the California Department of Education or by the California Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

Determination of equivalency of foreign degrees shall be according to district rule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B) and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 53407. Disciplines Lists.

(a) The Board of Governors hereby adopts and incorporates by reference into this provision the lists published by the Chancellor's Office, entitled “Disciplines Requiring the Master's Degree,” “Disciplines in which the Master's Degree is not Generally Expected or Available, but which require a Bachelor's Degree” and “Disciplines in which the Master's Degree is not Generally Available” as adopted by the Board at its May 2009 meeting, for the following purposes:

(1) to establish a working definition of the term “discipline” as used in section 53410;

(2) to define which disciplines are “reasonably related” to one another, for purposes of section 53410;

(3) to define disciplines in which the master's degree is required, for purposes of section 53410;

(4) to define disciplines in which the master's degree is not generally expected or available, but in which a bachelor's or associate degree in the discipline directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment is expected or available, for purposes of section 53410;

(5) to define disciplines in which the master's degree is not generally expected or available, and in which a bachelor's or associate degree in the discipline directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment is not expected or available, for purposes of section 53410.

(b) Revisions after May 2009 to the lists referenced in subdivision (a) shall be considered incorporated by reference into this provision when they have been adopted by the Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 87356 and 87357, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B), 87356 and 87357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment filed 6-16-2009; operative 7-16-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 25).

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§ 53400. Scope.

This subchapter implements provisions of the Education Code that govern the minimum qualifications for employment in a community college district as an administrator, a faculty member, or a member of the classified staff.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 87001, 87626, 87356 and 87359, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87001, 87002, 87003, 87356, 87359, 88003 and 88076, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Renumbering of former subchapter 4 to subchapter 5 and amendment of section and Note filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53401. Applicability to Community Services and Contract Classes.

Community service classes, and contract classes that are not credit or non-credit offerings are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, except those provisions related to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 78020, 78021, 78022, 78023 and 78300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-92; operative 7-27-92 (Register 92, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53403. Applicability of Amendments.

Notwithstanding changes that may be made to the minimum qualifications established in this division, or to the implementing discipline lists adopted by the Board of Governors, the governing board of a community college district may continue to employ a person to teach in a discipline or render a service subject to minimum qualifications, if at the time of initial hire by the district, they were qualified to teach in that discipline or render that service under the minimum qualifications or disciplines lists then in effect.

Every person authorized to serve under a credential shall retain the right to serve under the terms of that credential, and, for that purpose, shall be deemed to possess the minimum qualifications specified for every discipline or service covered by the credential until the expiration of that credential. However, a credential shall be invalid when the holder has been convicted of any crime that, under former law, would have been mandatory grounds for revocation, or when the Chancellor's Office has determined that the credential was obtained by fraud.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-92; operative 7-27-92 (Register 92, No. 26).

2. New second paragraph and amendment of Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53410.1. Professional License As Alternative Qualification.

For disciplines specified in this section, a bachelor's degree in the discipline of the assignment plus a professional license or certification may be substituted for the minimum qualifications specified in section 53410. The license or certification so substituted must be valid in California. The following professional licenses and certifications are acceptable:

	Discipline	License or Certification
	Accounting	Certified Public Accountant
	Counseling	Marriage and Family Therapist
	Engineering	Professional Engineer
	Nutritional Science/Dietetics	Registered Dietitian

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B) and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 53411. Minimum Qualifications for Health Services Professionals.

(a) The minimum qualifications for a health services professional with overall responsibility for developing and directing student health services shall be a valid, current California license as a registered nurse, and either of the following:

(1) a master's degree in nursing and a California Public Health Nurse certificate; or

(2) a bachelor's degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, and a master's degree in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health, or community health.

(b) Other health services personnel shall not be subject to statewide minimum qualfications; however, all personnel shall possess appropriate valid, current licensure or certification to practice in California when required by law. Ancillary personnel shall work under appropriate supervision when required by their license laws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B), 87003 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

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§ 53412. Minimum Qualifications for Instructors of Noncredit Courses.

Except as provided elsewhere in this article, the minimum qualifications for service as a faculty member teaching a noncredit course shall be the same as the minimum qualifications for credit instruction in the appropriate discipline, or as follows:

(a) For an interdisciplinary noncredit basic skills course, a bachelor's in any social science, humanities, mathematics, or natural science discipline or in liberal studies, as appropriate for the course.

(b) For a noncredit basic skills course in mathematics, a bachelor's in mathematics.

(c) For a noncredit basic skills course in reading and/or writing, either: a bachelor's degree in English, literature, comparative literature, composition, linguistics, speech, creative writing, or journalism; or a bachelor's degree in any discipline and twelve semester units of coursework in teaching reading.

(d) For a noncredit course in citizenship, a bachelor's degree in any discipline, and six semester units in American history and institutions.

(e) For a noncredit course in English as a second language (ESL), any one of the following:

(1) A bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages.

(2) A bachelor's degree in education, English, linguistics, applied linguistics, any foreign language, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, or speech; and a certificate in teaching English as a second language, which may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

(3) A bachelor's degree with any of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and one year of experience teaching ESL in an accredited institution; and a certificate in teaching English as a second language, which may be completed concurrently during the first two years of employment as a noncredit instructor.

(4) Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL.

(f) For a noncredit course in health and safety, a bachelor's degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, dietetics, or nutrition; or an associate degree in any of those subjects, and four years of professional experience related to the subject of the course taught.

(g) For a noncredit course in home economics, a bachelor's degree in home economics, life management, family and consumer studies, dietetics, food management, interior design, or clothing and textiles; or an associated degree in any of those subjects, and four years of professional experience related to the subject of the course taught.

(h) For a noncredit course intended for older adults, either pattern (1) or pattern (2) following:

(1) A bachelor's degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; and either (A) or (B) below:

(A) Thirty hours or two semester units of course work or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

(B) One year of professional experience working with older adults.

(2) An associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; and sixty hours or four semester units of coursework or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

(i) For a noncredit course in parent education, a bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development or early childhood education, educational psychology with a specialization in child development, elementary education, psychology, or family life studies; and two years of professional experience in early childhood programs or parenting education.

(j) For a short-term noncredit vocational course, any one of the following:

(1) A bachelor's degree; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.

(2) An associate degree; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.

(3) Possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in the subject matter.

(4) For courses in an occupation for which the district offers or has offered apprenticeship instruction, the minimum qualifications for non-credit apprenticeship instructors in that occupation, as specified in Section 53413.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B) and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 6-19-91; operative 7-19-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 91, No. 50).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (b) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Repealer and new section filed 6-26-92; operative 7-27-92 (Register 92, No. 26).

5. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) and inadvertant omission of subsection (h)(1) (Register 92, No. 45).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

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§ 53413. Minimum Qualifications for Apprenticeship Instructors.

(a) The minimum qualifications for service as an apprenticeship instructor teaching community college credit apprenticeship courses that are part of an apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements:

(1) Possession of an associate degree, plus four years of occupational experience in the subject matter area to be taught; or

(2) Six years of occupational experience in the subject matter to be taught, a journeyman's certificate in the subject matter area to be taught, and completion of at least twelve (12) semester units of apprenticeship or college level course work. The twelve (12) semester unit requirement may be satisfied concurrently during the first two years of employment as an apprenticeship instructor.

(3) Six years of occupational experience in the subject matter to be taught, and a minimum of ten years of experience as an apprenticeship instructor for the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

(4) The board of trustees of a community college district, in consultation with their local academic senate and the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, may adopt policies to authorize a person to serve as an apprenticeship instructor to teach apprenticeship courses in an urgency condition.

(A) For purposes of this subdivision, urgency condition means a shortage of qualified instructors that would prevent offering classes to students in accordance with the approved education plan for the apprenticeship program adopted by the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

(B) Each instructor hired under an urgency condition must meet the educational requirements of either subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2) above within two years, provided that the instructor possesses:

(i) Six years of occupational experience in the subject matter to be taught, a journeyman's certificate in the subject matter area to be taught: or

(ii) Four years of occupational experience in the subject matter to be taught, and is within one year of completing an associate's degree.

(C) Until the educational requirements are completed, each instructor approved under the provisions of this section shall be employed as a temporary instructor.

(b) The minimum qualifications for service as an apprenticeship instructor teaching community college noncredit apprenticeship courses that are part of an apprenticeship program approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards shall be either of the following:

(1) The minimum qualifications for credit apprenticeship instruction as set forth in this section, or

(2) A high school diploma; and six years of occupational experience in the occupation to be taught, including at least two years at the journeyman level; and sixty clock hours or four semester units in materials, methods, and evaluation of instruction. This last requirement may be satisfied concurrently during the first year of employment as an apprenticeship instructor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B), 87356 and 87357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (b)(3) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. New subsections (c)-(c)(2) filed 6-26-92; operative 7-27-92 (Register 92, No. 26).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

5. Repealer of subsections (a)-(a)(2), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (a) and (b) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(2), new subsections (a)(3)-(a)(4)(C) and amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-1-2018; operative 8-31-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 33).

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§ 53414. Minimum Qualifications for Disabled Students Programs and Services Employees.

(a) The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements;

(1) Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, or

(2) Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following;

(A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or

(B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.

(b) The minimum requirements for service as a community college faculty member teaching a credit course in adapted physical education shall be the minimum qualifications for an instructor of credit physical education, and fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in adapted physical education.

(c) The minimum requirements for service to work with students with speech and language disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting the following requirements:

(1) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in speech pathology and audiology, or in communication disorders; and

(2) Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a speech pathologist or audiologist by the Medical Board of California.

(d) Except as provided in Subsections (a) through (c) above, the minimum requirements for service as a community college faculty member to provide credit specialized instruction for students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting the following requirements:

(1) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; and

(2) Fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability, to include, but not be limited to:

(A) Learning disabilities;

(B) Developmental disabilities;

(C) Deaf and hearing impaired;

(D) Physical disabilities; or

(E) Adapted computer technology.

(e) The minimum qualifications for service as a faculty member to provide noncredit specialized instruction for students with disabilities shall be any one of the following:

(1) The minimum qualifications for providing credit specialized instruction for students with disabilities as specified in this section.

(2) A bachelor's degree with any of the following majors: education of students with specific or multiple disabilities; special education; psychology; physical education with an emphasis in adaptive physical education; communicative disorders; rehabilitation; computer-based education; other computer-related majors which include course work on adapted or assistive computer technology for students with disabilities; other majors related to providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities.

(3) An associate degree with one of the majors specified in subparagraph (2) above; and four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category or categories being served.

(4) For noncredit vocational courses, an associate degree or certificate of training; and four years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; and two years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category being served.

(f) The minimum qualifications for service as a community college Learning Disabilities Specialist shall be Master's degree in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, Education, Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Educational or School Psychology, Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling and fifteen semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of learning disabilities, to include, but not limited to adult cognitive and achievement assessment or the equivalent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B) and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(3), (b), (c)(2) and (d), and new subsections (e)-(e)(4) filed 6-26-92; operative 7-27-92 (Register 92, No. 26).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), repealer of subsection (a)(2), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(B) and new subsection (f) filed 8-1-2016; operative 8-31-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 34).

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§ 53416. Minimum Qualifications for Work Experience Instructors or Coordinators.

The minimum qualifications for an instructor or coordinator of general or occupational work experience education, as defined in Section 55252, shall be the minimum qualifications in any discipline in which work experience may be provided at the college where the instructor or coordinator is employed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

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§ 53417. Licensed or Certificated Occupations.

In addition to other minimum qualifications specified in this article, the minimum qualifications for a faculty member teaching any credit or noncredit course shall include a current, valid certificate to work or a license to practice in California, whenever the instructor's possession of such a certificate or license is required for program or course approval, or when current occupational certification is essential for effective instruction, as determined through local hiring procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

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§ 53420. Minimum Qualifications for Educational Administrators.

The minimum qualifications for service as an educational administrator shall be both of the following:

(a) Possession of a master's degree; and

(b) One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87002 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

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§ 53410. Minimum Qualifications for Instructors of Credit Courses, Counselors, and Librarians.

(a) The minimum qualifications for service as a community college faculty member teaching any lower division credit course, or as a counselor or librarian, shall be satisfied by meeting any one of the following requirements:

(1) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the discipline of the faculty member's assignment.

(2) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in a discipline reasonably related to the faculty member's assignment and possession of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the discipline of the faculty member's assignment.

(3) For faculty assigned to teach courses in disciplines where the master's degree is not generally expected or available, but where a related bachelor's or associate degree is generally expected or available, possession of either:

(A) a bachelor's degree in the discipline directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment or equivalent foreign degree plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment; or

(B) an associate degree in the discipline directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment or equivalent foreign degree plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

(4) For faculty assigned to teach courses in disciplines where the master's degree is not generally expected or available, and where a related bachelor's or associate degree is not generally expected or available, possession of either:

(A) any bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign degree plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment; or

(B) any associate degree or equivalent foreign degree plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

(b) The minimum qualifications for service as a community college faculty member teaching any upper division credit course shall be satisfied by meeting any one of the following requirements:

(1) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the discipline of the faculty member's assignment.

(2) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in a discipline reasonably related to the faculty member's assignment and possession of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the discipline of the faculty member's assignment.

(3) For faculty assigned to teach upper division courses in disciplines where the master's degree is not generally expected or available, but where a related bachelor's or associate degree is generally expected or available, possession of either:

(A) a master's degree in the discipline directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment or equivalent foreign degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment and any appropriate licensure; or

(B) a bachelor's degree in the discipline directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment or equivalent foreign degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment and any appropriate licensure.

(4) For faculty assigned to teach upper division courses in disciplines where the master's degree is not generally expected or available, and where a related bachelor's or associate degree is not generally expected or available, possession of either:

(A) any master's degree or equivalent foreign degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment and any appropriate licensure; or

(B) any bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment and any appropriate licensure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78042 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70901.5, 78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 87003 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (a) and (b) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

4. Amendment of Note filed 11-10-93; operative 10-8-93 (Register 93, No. 46).

5. Editorial correction of subsection (c)(2) (Register 96, No. 40).

6. Amendment of subsection (c), repealer and new subsections (c)(1)-(2) and new subsections (d)-(d)(2) filed 6-16-2009; operative 7-16-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 25).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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§ 53415. Minimum Qualifications for Learning Assistance Instructors.

(a) The minimum qualifications for service as a learning assistance instructor shall be either (1) or (2) below:

(1) the minimum qualifications to teach any master's level discipline in which learning assistance is provided at the college where the instructor is employed; or

(2) a master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.

(b) Minimum qualifications do not apply to learning assistance for which no apportionment is claimed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-2-2023; operative 12-2-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 47).

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§ 53425. Ability to Work with Diverse Individuals and Communities.

In addition to the category-specific qualifications required by this chapter, all district employees shall demonstrate the ability to work with and serve individuals within a diverse community college campus environment as required by local policies regarding DEIA competencies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66030, 66050, 66051, 66052, 66053, 66700, 70901, 87356, 87360, 87626, 88003 and 88076, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53430. Equivalencies.

(a) No one may be hired to serve as a community college faculty or educational administrator unless the governing board determines that he or she possesses qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications specified in this Article or elsewhere in this Division. The criteria used by the governing board in making the determination shall be reflected in the governing board's action employing the individual.

(b) The process, as well as criteria and standards by which the governing board reaches its determinations regarding faculty, shall be developed and agreed upon jointly by representatives of the governing board and the academic senate, and approved by the governing board. The agreed upon process shall include reasonable procedures to ensure that the governing board relies primarily upon the advice and judgment of the academic senate to determine that each individual faculty employed under the authority granted by this Section possesses qualifications that are at least equivalent to the applicable minimum qualifications specified in this Division.

(c) The process shall further require that the academic senate be provided with an opportunity to present its views to the governing board before the governing board makes a determination; and that the written record of the decision, including the views of the academic senate, shall be available for review pursuant to Education Code section 87358.

(d) For faculty assigned to teach upper division courses, equivalency is not allowed for the bachelor's degree required of the minimum qualifications outlined in Section 53410(b).

(e) Until a joint agreement is reached and approved pursuant to subdivision (b), the district shall be bound by the minimum qualifications set forth in this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87359, Education Code. Reference: Section 87359, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (d) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsection (d), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (e) filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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§ 53500. General Authority.

The governing board of any community college district may establish a faculty internship program pursuant to the provisions of this Subchapter and Section 87487 of the Education Code. In accordance therewith, governing boards may employ, as faculty interns within the program, graduate students enrolled in the California State University, the University of California, or any other accredited institution of higher education subject to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300) of Part 59 of the Education Code or in vocational and technical fields where a master's degree is not generally expected or available, persons who are within one year of meeting the regular faculty minimum qualifications. Persons who meet the regular faculty minimum qualifications but who lack teaching experience may also be included in internship programs authorized by this Section to the extent authorized by the local governing board. A student employed as a faculty intern shall be employed as a temporary faculty member under Section 87482.5 of the Education Code, and shall meet the minimum qualifications specified in Section 53502.

For purposes of this Subchapter, the term “faculty intern” does not include any person, no matter how designated, who only assists in a class taught by a regularly qualified faculty member, and who has no independent responsibility for instruction or supervision of students. Such a person may be termed an “intern,” and may serve as a volunteer or receive a stipend according to policies established by the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87487, Education Code. Reference: Section 87487, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 9-3-96; operative 10-3-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 40).

4. Renumbering of former subchapter 5 to subchapter 6 filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53501. Purposes.

The purposes of the faculty internship program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) To enhance the recruitment of qualified persons pursuing the master's or doctoral degrees, or both, into faculty positions in community colleges in California, particularly for disciplines for which recruitment is difficult and for disciplines in which a shortage of qualified faculty is anticipated. In order to accomplish this purpose, the internship program shall serve to introduce graduate students, before they approach the end of their graduate studies, to the community college environment and student population.

(b) To enhance the recruitment of qualified persons pursuing an associate degree into faculty positions in community colleges in California, particularly for disciplines for which current industry experience is important and disciplines for which recruitment is difficult and in which a shortage of faculty is anticipated. In order to accomplish this purposes, the internship program shall serve to introduce industry practitioners to the community college environment and student populations while encouraging them to complete their associate degrees.

(c) To enhance community college efforts toward building a diverse faculty. In order to accomplish this purpose, the internship program shall place special emphasis on promoting inclusive efforts to locate and attract qualified graduate students who are members of monitored groups as defined in section 53001(h).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 87105 and 87487, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87101 and 87487, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

2. New subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 9-3-96; operative 10-3-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 40).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (b)-(c) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 8-14-2018; operative 8-14-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 38).

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§ 53502. Minimum Qualifications.

A student employed as a faculty intern shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) For those disciplines in which a master's degree is required, faculty interns shall be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program at the University of California, the California State University, or any other accredited institution of higher education subject to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 94300) of Part 59 of the Education Code, and shall have completed at least one-half of the coursework, or the equivalent, in that graduate program.

(b) For those disciplines for which a master's degree is not expected or required, the faculty intern shall possess any license or certificate required to do that work and (1) be within one year of completing the associate degree and have six years industry experience in the discipline, or (2) have completed the associate degree and have completed five years of industry experience in that discipline.

(c) Faculty interns shall only be assigned to teach or to serve in a discipline in which they would be legally qualified to teach or render service upon completion of their graduate studies or associate degree and six years of industry experience in that discipline. A faculty intern shall be limited to two years of participation in the program.

(d) Each faculty intern shall serve under the direct supervision of a mentor who is legally qualified to teach the course or render the service that the faculty intern is providing. The district governing board shall ensure that faculty mentors provide substantial direct in-class supervision and evaluation of interns' teaching capabilities. The mentor shall have no other assigned duties during the time that the faculty intern is teaching or rendering service. The mentor is responsible for providing direct monitoring and systematic contact with the faculty intern.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 87487, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 87487, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 9-3-96; operative 10-3-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 40).

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§ 53530. Use of Bond Proceeds. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Renumbering and amendment of former section 53530 to section 59422 filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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§ 53540. Territory of District Becoming Part of Two or More Districts; Disposition of Records. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Renumbering and amendment of former section 53540 to section 59424 filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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§ 52510. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter.

(a) “Academic employee” refers to any employee categorized as an educational administrator or faculty member pursuant to section 53402.

(b) “Accessibility” means a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally effective and equally integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use. The person with a disability must be able to obtain the information as fully, equally and independently as a person without a disability. Although this might not result in identical ease of use compared to that of persons without disabilities, it still must ensure equal opportunity to the educational benefits and opportunities afforded by the technology and equal treatment in the use of such technology.

(c) “Administrator” means a person who is employed in a position designated by the governing board of the district as having direct responsibility for supervising the operation of, or formulating policy regarding, the administration of non-academic functions of a college or district.

(d) “Anti-Racism” and “anti-racist” refers to policies and actions that lead to racial equity.

(e) “Classified administrator” means any person employed by the governing board of a district in a supervisory or management position as defined in Article 5 (commencing with Section 3540) of Chapter 10.7 of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code.

(f) “Competencies” refer to skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors all employees must demonstrate and utilize in interactions with students and colleagues, and the performance of their job duties.

(g) “Criteria” refer to the elements used in employee evaluation and tenure review processes to measure performance.

(h) “Cultural Competency” refers to the practice of acquiring and utilizing knowledge of the intersectionality of social identities and the multiple axes of oppression that people from different racial, ethnic, and other minoritized groups face. The development of cultural competency is a dynamic, on-going process that requires a long-term commitment to learning. In the context of education, cultural competency includes the ability to teach students from cultures other than one's own successfully. It entails developing interpersonal awareness and sensitivities, developing cultural knowledge, and mastering a set of skills for effective cross-cultural teaching.

(i) “DEIA” is an acronym for the terms “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.”

(j) “Diverse” and “diversity” refers to the myriad of ways in which people differ, including the psychological, physical, cognitive, and social differences that occur among all individuals, based on race, sex, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, religion, economic class, education, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, and mental and physical ability.

(k) “Educational administrator” means an administrator who is employed in an academic position designated by the governing board of the district as having direct responsibility for supervising the operation of or formulating policy regarding the instructional or student services program of the college or district. Educational administrators include, but are not limited to, chancellors, presidents, and other supervisory or management employees designated by the governing board as educational administrators.

(l) “Evaluation” refers to a tool to provide and receive constructive feedback to promote professional growth and development.

(m) “Faculty” or “faculty member” means those employees of a district who are employed in academic positions and who are not designated as supervisory or management for the purposes of Article 5 (commencing with Section 3540) of Chapter 10.7 of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Cod. Faculty include, but are not limited to, instructors, librarians, counselors, community college health service professionals, disabled student programs and services professionals, extended opportunity programs and services professionals, and individuals employed to perform a service that, before July 1, 1990, required nonsupervisory, nonmanagement community college certification qualifications.

(n) “Inclusion” refers to bringing traditionally excluded individuals or groups into processes, activities, and decision and policy making in a way that shares power.

(o) “Minoritize” refers to the subordination of a person or group's status to a more dominant group or its members based on social identities such as race or ethnicity.

(p) “Non-academic employee” means any employee categorized as a classified administrator or staff member.

(q) “Staff” or “staff member” means those employees of a district who are not encompassed within the definitions in subdivisions (a), (c), (e), (k), or (m), whether or not they are part of the classified service as defined in sections 88003 or 88076 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 87001, Education Code. Reference: Sections 87001, 87002, 87003, 88003 and 88076, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 1 (section 52510) and section filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53601. Chancellor's Publication of DEIA Competencies and Criteria.

(a) The Chancellor shall adopt and publish guidance describing DEIA competencies and criteria in collaboration with system stakeholder groups. The DEIA guidance shall be maintained to include current and emerging evidence-based practices developed within the California Community Colleges, or described in DEIA-related scholarship.

(b) The DEIA competencies and criteria identified by the Chancellor shall be used as a reference for locally developed minimum standards in community college district performance evaluations of employees and faculty tenure reviews.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66030, 66050, 66051, 66052, 66053, 66700, 70901, 87356, 87360, 87626, 88003 and 88076, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 7 (sections 53601, 53602 and 53605) and section filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subchapter heading filed 3-5-2024; operative 3-5-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 12).

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§ 53602. Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Evaluation and Tenure Review Processes.

(a) District governing boards shall adopt policies for the evaluation of employee performance, including tenure reviews, that requires demonstrated, or progress toward, proficiency in the locally-developed DEIA competencies or those published by the Chancellor pursuant to section 53601.

(b) The evaluation of district employees must include consideration of an employee's demonstrated, or progress toward, proficiency in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility DEIA-related competencies that enable work with diverse communities, as required by section 53425. District employees must have or establish proficiency in DEIA-related performance to teach, work, or lead within California community colleges.

(c) To advance DEIA principles in community college employment, districts shall:

(1) include DEIA competencies and criteria as a minimum standard for evaluating the performance of all employees;

(2) ensure that evaluators have a consistent understanding of how to evaluate employees on DEIA competencies and criteria;

(3) set clear expectations regarding employee performance related to DEIA principles, appropriately tailored to the employee's classification;

(4) place significant emphasis on DEIA competencies in employee evaluation and tenure review processes to support employee growth, development, and career advancement;

(5) ensure professional development opportunities support employee development of DEIA competencies that contribute to an inclusive campus and classroom culture and equitable student outcomes;

(6) ensure an evaluation process that provides employees an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of DEIA and anti-racist competencies.

(7) include proposed or active implementation goals to integrate DEIA principles as a part of the district's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan required by section 53003.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66030, 66050, 66051, 66052, 66053, 66700, 70901, 87356, 87360, 87626, 88003 and 88076, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 53605. Classification-Specific DEIA Obligations.

(a) Faculty members shall employ teaching, learning, and professional practices that reflect DEIA and anti-racist principles, and in particular, respect for, and acknowledgement of the diverse backgrounds of students and colleagues to improve equitable student outcomes and course completion.

(b) Educational and other Administrators shall include DEIA and anti-racist principles into existing policies and practices, funding allocations, decision-making, planning, and program review processes. These processes shall take into account the experience and performance of students and colleagues of diverse backgrounds, and work to close equity gaps in student outcomes and hiring.

(c) Staff members shall promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66030, 66050, 66051, 66052, 66053, 66700, 70901, 87356, 87360, 87626, 88003 and 88076, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-17-2023; operative 4-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 14).

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§ 54000. Uniform Residency Requirements.

The provisions of this chapter implement and should be read in conjunction with the Uniform Residency Requirements contained in part 41 (commencing with section 68000) of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Part 41 (commencing with Section 68000), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of chapter 1 (sections 54000, 54001, 54100, 54101) and new chapter 1 (sections 54000 through 54082, not consecutive) filed 6-25-73 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 73, No. 26). For prior history, see Register 70, No. 16.

2. Amendment of Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No.45).

3. Repealer of chapter 1 (sections 54000-54082, not consecutive) and new chapter 1 (sections 54000-54070, not consecutive) filed 11-22-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 48). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 46; 77, No. 45; 74, No. 45; 74, No. 10; and 73, No. 44.

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54001. Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Publication; Uniformity.
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§ 54001. Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Publication; Uniformity.

The residence determination date and a summary of the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Governors and district governing boards pursuant to chapter 1, part 41 of division 5 of the Education Code, commencing with section 68000, shall be published in the district catalogs and/or addenda thereto. The applicable Education Code provisions and the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Governors and the district shall be made available to the students at each district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54002. Residence Determination Date.
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§ 54002. Residence Determination Date.

“Residence determination date” is that day immediately preceding the opening day of instruction of the quarter, semester, or other session as set by the district governing board, during which the student proposes to attend a college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68023, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68023, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54010. Residence Classification Procedures.
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§ 54010. Residence Classification Procedures.

(a) Residence classification shall be made for each student at the time applications for admission are accepted and whenever a student has not been in attendance for more than one semester or quarter. A student previously classified as a nonresident may be reclassified as of any residence determination date.

(b) The student shall be required to present evidence of physical presence in California, intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose and, if the student was classified as a nonresident in the preceding term, financial independence.

(c) Community college districts shall require applicants to supply information as specified in this subchapter and may require additional information as deemed necessary.

(d) The district shall weigh the information provided by the student and determine whether the student has clearly established that he or she has been a resident of California for one year prior to the residence determination date.

(e) Applicants shall certify their answers on residence questionnaires under oath or penalty of perjury.

(f) Pursuant to section 54300, the district may authorize any information required by this section to be submitted electronically using electronic signatures in lieu of manual signatures as specified in section 54300.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, 70901 and 70901.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044, 68062 and 70901.1, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

3. New subsection (f) and amendment of Note filed 5-13-99; operative 6-14-99 (Register 99, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsections (c) and (f) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 54012. Residence Questionnaires.

(a) Each community college district shall use a residence questionnaire in making residence classifications.

(b) The residence questionnaire shall ask each student where the student has maintained his or her home for the last two years and whether the student has engaged in any activity listed in subsection (f) of section 54024.

(c) The questionnaire shall ask each student under 19 years of age where the parent has lived for the last two years and whether the parent has engaged in any activity listed in subsection (f) of section 54024.

(d) If the student, or the student's parent if the student is under age 19, has either maintained a home outside of California at any time during the last two years, or has engaged in any activity listed in subsection (f) of section 54024, the student shall be asked for additional evidence of intent to reside in California such as that identified in subsection (e) of section 54024.

(e) The Chancellor shall provide a sample residence questionnaire which districts may use in complying with this requirement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54020. Residence.
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§ 54020. Residence.

In order to establish a residence, it is necessary that there be a union of act and intent. To establish residence, a person capable of establishing residence in California must couple his or her physical presence in California with objective evidence that the physical presence is with the intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68017, 68060, 68061 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54022. Physical Presence.
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§ 54022. Physical Presence.

(a) A person capable of establishing residence in California must be physically present in California for one year prior to the residence determination date to be classified as a resident student.

(b) A temporary absence for business, education or pleasure will not result in loss of California residence if, during the absence, the person always intended to return to California and did nothing inconsistent with that intent.

(c) Physical presence within the state solely for educational purposes does not constitute establishing California residence regardless of the length of that presence.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68017, 68023, 68060, 68061 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54024. Intent.
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§ 54024. Intent.

(a) Intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose may be manifested in many ways. No one factor is controlling.

(b) A student who is 19 years of age or over, and who has maintained a home in California continuously for the last two years shall be presumed to have the intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose unless the student has evidenced a contrary intent by having engaged in any of the activities listed in subdivision (f).

(c) A student who is under 19 years of age shall be presumed to have the intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose if both the student and his or her parent have maintained a home in California continuously for the last two years unless the student has evidenced a contrary intent by having engaged in any of the activities listed in subdivision (f).

(d) A student who does not meet the requirements of subdivision (b) or subdivision (c) shall be required to provide evidence of intent to make California the home for other than a temporary purpose as specified in subdivision (e).

(e) Objective manifestations of intent to establish California residence include but are not limited to:

(1) Ownership of residential property or continuous occupancy of rented or leased property in California.

(2) Registering to vote and voting in California.

(3) Licensing from California for professional practice.

(4) Active membership in service or social clubs.

(5) Presence of spouse, children or other close relatives in the state.

(6) Showing California as home address on federal income tax form.

(7) Payment of California state income tax as a resident.

(8) Possessing California motor vehicle license plates.

(9) Possessing a California driver's license.

(10) Maintaining permanent military address or home of record in California while in armed forces.

(11) Establishing and maintaining active California bank accounts.

(12) Being the petitioner for a divorce in California.

(f) Conduct inconsistent with a claim of California residence includes but is not limited to:

(1) Maintaining voter registration and voting in another state.

(2) Being the petitioner for a divorce in another state.

(3) Attending an out-of-state institution as a resident of that other state.

(4) Declaring nonresidence for state income tax purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68017, 68060, 68061 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)-(d) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54026. Burden.
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§ 54026. Burden.

The burden is on the student to demonstrate clearly both physical presence in California and intent to establish California residence.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68041, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54028. One-Year Waiting Period.
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§ 54028. One-Year Waiting Period.

The one-year residence period which a student must meet to be classified as a resident does not begin to run until the student both is present in California and has manifested clear intent to become a California resident.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68017, 68060, 68061 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54030. Reestablished Residence.
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§ 54030. Reestablished Residence.

If a student or the parents of a minor student relinquish California residence after moving from the state, one full year of physical presence, coupled with one full year of demonstrated intent to be a California resident, is required to reestablish residence for tuition purposes, except as provided in Education Code section 68070.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68017, 68060, 68061 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54032. Financial Independence.
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§ 54032. Financial Independence.

(a) A student seeking reclassification as a resident, who was classified as a nonresident in the preceding term, shall be determined financially independent or dependent in accordance with Education Code section 68044.

(b) A student who has established financial independence may be reclassified as a resident if the student has met the requirements of section 54020 for one year prior to the residence determination date.

(c) In determining whether the student has objectively manifested intent to establish California residence, financial independence shall weigh in favor of finding California residence, and financial dependence shall weigh against finding California residence.

(d) Financial dependence in the current or preceding calendar year shall weigh more heavily against finding California residence than shall financial dependence in earlier calendar years. Financial dependence in the current or preceding calendar year shall be overcome only if

(1) the parent on whom the student is dependent is a California resident, or

(2) there is no evidence of the student's continuing residence in another state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54040. Self-Supporting Exception.
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§ 54040. Self-Supporting Exception.

Any student claiming application of the self-supporting exception pursuant to Education Code section 68071 shall provide evidence such as: documentation, including W-2 forms or a letter from the employer, showing earnings for the year immediately preceding the residence determination date of attendance, a statement that the student has actually been present in California for said year (short absences from the state for business or pleasure will not preclude the accumulation of time), and a statement showing all expenses of the student for said year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68071, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54041. Military Dependent.
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§ 54041. Military Dependent.

A dependent natural or adopted child, stepchild or spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States claiming residence status pursuant to section 68074 of the Education Code shall provide a statement from the military person's commanding officer or personnel officer that the military person's duty station is in California on active duty as of the residence determination date; or that the military person is outside of California on active duty after having been transferred immediately and directly from a California duty station after the residence determination date; or that the military person has, after the residence determination date, retired as an active member of the armed forces of the United States. A statement that the student who qualifies for resident classification as a natural or adopted child or stepchild is a dependent of the military person for an exemption on federal taxes shall also be provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68074, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 19).

4. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 54042. Member of Military.

A student claiming application of section 68075 of the Education Code must provide a statement from the student's commanding officer or personnel officer that the assignment to active duty in this state is not for educational purposes. The student should also produce evidence of the date of assignment to California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68075, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54046. Public School Employee Holding Valid Credential.
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§ 54046. Public School Employee Holding Valid Credential.

A student claiming residence status pursuant to section 68078 of the Education Code shall provide a statement from the employer showing employment by a public school in a full-time position requiring certification qualifications for the college year in which the student enrolls. The student must also show that he or she holds a credential and will enroll in courses necessary to obtain another type of credential authorizing service in the public schools, or that the student holds a credential issued by the Board of Governors and is enrolled in courses necessary to fulfill credential requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68078, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54047. Student Under Custody of Resident Adult.
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§ 54047. Student Under Custody of Resident Adult.

A student claiming residence under provisions of section 68073 of the Education Code shall provide evidence that the adult or adults with whom the student has resided has had California residence for 1 year immediately preceding the residence determination date, and further evidence that the student has resided with such adult or adults for a period of not fewer than 2 years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, and 68044, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68073, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54048. Agricultural Employment.
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§ 54048. Agricultural Employment.

A student claiming residence shall provide either (a) or (b):

(a) Evidence that the student's parent with whom the student is living earns a livelihood primarily by performing agricultural labor for hire in California and other states and has performed such labor in California for at least two months in each of the preceding two years, and that the parent lives within the district. If the parent of such student had sufficient income to incur personal income tax liability for federal and/or state purposes, proof that the student was claimed as a dependent on federal or state personal income tax returns shall also be required.

(b) Evidence showing the student himself or herself earns a livelihood primarily by performing agricultural labor for hire in California and other states and that such labor has been performed in California for at least two months in each of the preceding two years.

As used in this section agricultural labor for hire means seasonal employment in connection with actual production of agricultural crops, including seeding, thinning and harvesting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, 68040 and 68100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044, 68100 and 78034, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54050. Military Exceptions.
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§ 54050. Military Exceptions.

Those exceptions from payment of nonresident tuition provided by Education Code sections 68074 (military dependents) and 68075 (military members) apply for so long as the student qualifies under the terms of either section 68074 or section 68075. Resident classification for purposes of determining the amount of tuition and fees includes eligibility for Board of Governors fee waivers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 68044, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044, 68074 and 68075, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54060. Appeal Procedure.
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§ 54060. Appeal Procedure.

(a) A community college district shall notify each student of the student's residence classification not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the beginning of the session for which the student has applied, or fourteen (14) calendar days after the student's application for admission, whichever is later.

(b) Any student, following a decision on residence classification by the college, may make written appeal of that decision. Each community college district shall establish procedures for appeals of residence classifications.

(c) The Chancellor will advise community college districts on issues in residence classification. However, the student shall have no right of appeal to the Chancellor or Board of Governors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 68044, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68040, 68044 and 78034, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54070. Refunds.
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§ 54070. Refunds.

The governing board of each community college district shall adopt rules providing for refund of the following nonresident tuition fees:

(a) Those collected in error.

(b) Those refundable as a result of a reduction of the educational program at the community college for which the fees have been paid.

(c) Those refundable as a result of the student's reduction of units or the student's withdrawal from an education program at the community college for which fees have been paid, where reduction or withdrawal is for reasons deemed sufficient by the governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 68051, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68051, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54072. Waiver.
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§ 54072. Waiver.

The community college district may waive nonresident tuition fees which were not collected in a previous session where:

(a) The fees were not collected as a result of the district's error and not through the fault of the student, and

(b) To collect the fees would cause the student undue hardship. No state funds may be collected for the attendance of a student for whom fees were waived pursuant to this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 68051, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 19).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54045.5. Nonresident Tuition Exemption Implementation.
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§ 54045.5. Nonresident Tuition Exemption Implementation.

(a) Students seeking an exemption from the obligation to nonresident tuition under the eligibility criteria expressed in Education Code section 68130.5, subdivision (a), shall verify their eligibility by filing a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form with the district of enrollment, or in the case of students applying for state-based financial aid, by filing a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) with the California Student Aid Commission.

(b) The California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form shall be prescribed by the Chancellor and districts shall make the form available to students in a convenient manner, including, but not limited to, posting on district websites. The form shall request students to provide information demonstrating that they meet the eligibility criteria in Education Code section 68130.5, subdivision (a), including, in the case of undocumented persons, an affidavit affirming that they have filed an application to legalize their immigration status, or will file such an application as soon as they are eligible to do so.

(c) Districts receiving notice from the California Student Aid Commission that a student successfully submitted the information required by Education Code section 68130.5, subdivision (a), shall accept the information provided by the California Student Aid Commission.

(d) Where districts have a reasonable basis to question a student's eligibility for the exemption, they may request supplemental information from the student that is directly relevant to their eligibility.

(e) Notwithstanding the general exclusion of undocumented persons from the exemption noted in Education Code section 68130.5, subdivision (a), persons granted “T” or “U” visa status under 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) or (ii), or 1101(a)(15)(U)(i) or (ii), respectively, shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition, provided all eligibility requirements in Education Code section 68130.5, subdivision (a), are met.

(f) Documents and information obtained in implementing the exemption provided by Education Code section 68130.5 are confidential.

(g) Nothing herein authorizes a refund of nonresident tuition that was paid for any term commencing prior to January 1, 2018.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68130.5 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68130.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-3-2002; operative 6-2-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(3) and new subsection (g) filed 10-10-2014; operative 11-9-2014. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2014, No. 42).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), new subsections (a)(1)(A)-(a)(1)(B) and amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 4-22-2015; operative 5-22-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-20-2018; operative 4-19-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 14).

5. Amendment filed 8-8-2024; operative 9-7-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 1. Student Residence Classification > § 54045. Undocumented Students.
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§ 54045. Undocumented Students.

(a) A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States not precluded from establishing domicile in the United States by the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101, et seq.) shall be eligible to establish residency pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States is precluded from establishing domicile in the United States if they:

(1) entered the United States without inspection at a designated port of entry and has not obtained a status under the immigration laws of the United States allowing them to establish domicile (undocumented persons);

(2) entered the United States under a visa which requires that they have a residence outside of the United States; or

(3) entered the United States under a visa which permits entry solely for some temporary purpose.

(c) A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States described in subsection (b) shall be known as an undocumented person and shall not be classified as a resident unless and until they have taken appropriate steps to obtain a change of immigration status from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS) to a classification which does not preclude establishing domicile, and has met the requirements of Sections 54020-54024 related to physical presence and the intent to make California home for other than a temporary purpose. The Chancellor shall, after consultation with the University of California and the California State University, issue guidelines for the implementation of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who was classified as a California resident by any college in a district as of September 30, 1991, or during the Fall 1991 term, shall not be subject to reclassification unless the student has not been in attendance at any college in the district for more than one semester or quarter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68062, Education Code; 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15); Toll v. Moreno, 458 U.S. 1 (1982); and Regents of the University of California v. Bradford, 225 Cal.App.3rd, 972, 276 Cal. Rptr. 197 (1990).

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment filed 8-30-91; operative 9-29-91 (Register 92, No. 4).

4. Editorial correction of printing error in second paragraph (Register 92, No. 12).

5. Repealer and new section filed 1-16-92; operative 2-18-92 (Register 92, No. 18).

6. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 19).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-8-2024; operative 9-7-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 72246.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 72246.5, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2.5 (Articles 1-3, Sections 54161-54184, not consecutive) filed 12-13-78 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 78, No. 50).

2. Repealer of Chapter 2.5 (Sections 54160-54184) filed 11--15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 2. Parking for Students with Disabilities > § 54100. Parking for Students with Disabilities.
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§ 54100. Parking for Students with Disabilities.

(a) Each community college district which provides parking shall, consistent with the requirements of this section and Education Code section 67301, provide parking at each of its colleges or centers to students with disabilities and those providing transportation for such students.

(b) For purposes of this section, “students with disabilities” are those who have enrolled at the college and:

(1) qualify as disabled persons or disabled veterans pursuant to section 22511.5 of the Vehicle Code; or

(2) are entitled to special parking provided through Disabled Student Programs and Services pursuant to subchapter 1 (commencing with section 56000) of chapter 7 of this division.

(c) Students with disabilities using parking provided under this section may be required to display a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to section 22511.5 of the Vehicle Code or a special sticker issued by the college authorizing parking in spaces designated for persons with disabilities.

(d) Students with disabilities may be required to pay parking permit fees imposed pursuant to Education Code section 76360. Students with disabilities shall not be required to pay any other charge, or be subjected to any time limitation or other restriction not specified herein, when parking in any of the following areas:

(1) any restricted zone described in subdivision (a) of section 21458 of the Vehicle Code;

(2) any street upon which preferential parking privileges and height limits have been given pursuant to section 22507 of the Vehicle Code;

(3) any parking zone that is restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted as indicated by a sign erected pursuant to a local ordinance;

(4) any metered zone; or

(5) any space in any lot or area otherwise designated for use by faculty, staff, administrators, or visitors.

(e) Parking specifically designated for persons with disabilities pursuant to Section 7102 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations shall be available to students with disabilities, and those providing transportation to such persons, in those parking areas which are most accessible to facilities which the district finds are most used by students.

(f) Each community college district shall post in conspicuous places notice that parking is available to students with disabilities and those providing transportation for such students.

(g) When parking provided pursuant to this section is located in an area where access is controlled by a mechanical gate, the district shall ensure that accommodations are made for students with disabilities who are unable to operate the gate controls. Accommodations may be provided by an attendant assigned to assist in operation of the gate or by any other effective means deemed appropriate by the district.

(h) Revenue from parking fees collected pursuant to Education Code section 76360 may be used to offset the costs of implementing this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 67301 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67301 and 76360, Education Code; and Sections 21458, 22507 and 22511.5, Vehicle Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Repealer of Chapter 2 (Section 54150) filed 7-29-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 31).

3. New section filed 1-16-92; operative 2-18-92 (Register 92, No. 12).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 3. Attendance [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 5, Subch. 3, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 71020, 76300, 78405, 84500.1, and 84530, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8512, 76300, 78203, 78412, 84500, 84500.1, 84500.5, and 84530, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapter 3 (Subchapters 1 and 2, Sections 54200-54222, not consecutive) and new Chapter 3 (Articles 1 and 2, Sections 54180-54228, not consecutive) filed 8-12-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 33). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 46; 77, No. 45; and 74, No. 10.

2. Repealer of Chapter 3 (Articles 1 and 2, Sections 54180-54228, not consecutive) filed 7-29-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 3.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 3. Attendance [Repealed] > § 54200. Certain Students' Residences More than 60 Miles from Nearest Attendance Center.
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§ 54200. Certain Students' Residences More than 60 Miles from Nearest Attendance Center.

(a) Any student under 21 years of age, and any student under 25 years of age who has been honorably discharged or is otherwise returning from active or inactive military service within the armed forces of the United States, who resides in this state and more than 60 miles from the nearest community college measured by the usual vehicular route between the student's home and the college, may request to attend credit courses at any community college in the state, whether or not the student's residence is in a district maintaining a community college. The governing board of the district maintaining the community college designated by the student shall admit the student provided all requirements for admission are met.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any student residing in a district maintaining a community college if that district maintains adequate dormitories or housing facilities or provides adequate transportation for the student between the student's home and community college attendance center.

(c) If the student resides within territory not included within any district and resides more than 60 miles from the nearest community college, measured by the usual vehicular route between the student's home and the attendance center, there shall be paid to the parents or other persons having charge or control of the student and directly to adult students and married minors, by the district in which the student attends, a maintenance allowance not to exceed four dollars ($4) per calendar day, including weekends and school holidays, for the portion of a semester, quarter, or other session or term in which the student is enrolled and attends credit classes full time in a community college under this section. The Chancellor may annually increase this amount by the same percentage increase as the Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government Purchase of Goods and Services. Districts shall receive reimbursement from the Chancellor's Office for allowances paid to students from nondistrict territory for the prior fiscal year not to exceed the maximum amount as provided by law.

(d) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a student is eligible for the maintenance allowance authorized by this section for the period of time that the student is enrolled and attends credit courses full time at a single community college district or combines credit classes taken at no more than two community college districts to constitute full time enrollment in credit classes.

(e) If a student combines enrollment at two districts to satisfy the full time enrollment and attendance requirement of this section, the claim for reimbursement and payment to the student as noted in subdivision (c) shall be made by the district where the student is enrolled for the higher number of credit units. If the student is enrolled for an equal number of credit units at each district, the claim for reimbursement and payment to the student shall be made by the district that is located closer to the student's home address. The district that submits the claim for reimbursement and makes payment to the student is responsible for verifying all the claimed credit units that serve as the basis for payment.

(f) Credit classes offered through distance education that meet the requirements of sections 55200 et seq. may be included in establishing full time enrollment so long as a portion of the credit units taken at each community college district to satisfy the requirements of this section are not taken through distance education.

(g) No later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal year the Chancellor shall determine the daily allowance rate for the prior fiscal year. If claims made by districts exceed total funds appropriated in any fiscal year for this purpose, the Chancellor shall prorate the allowances made under this section. No later than 90 days after the close of each fiscal year, the community college districts shall pay eligible students, as verified by the appropriate county superintendent of schools, at the rate prescribed by the Chancellor.

(h) The Chancellor shall prescribe procedures for the submission of claims by districts.

(i) For the purpose of this section, a person shall be deemed to be honorably discharged from the armed forces (a) if he or she was honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States or (b) if he or she was inducted into the armed forces of the United States under the “Military Selective Service Act,” and

(1) satisfactorily completes his or her period of training and service under that Act and is issued a certificate to that effect pursuant to that Act, or

(2) having served honorably on active duty was transferred to a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States pursuant to that Act, or

(3) was otherwise released pursuant to that Act under honorable conditions.

(j) For the purposes of this section, the term “armed forces of the United States” shall include all regular and reserve components of the uniformed services which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, and all components of the Coast Guard.

(k) Students residing in nondistrict territory that has been annexed to a community college district and residing more than 60 miles from the nearest community college shall be provided a maintenance allowance as prescribed by this section for up to four years from the date of annexation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by the Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of third and fifth paragraphs filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment of subsections (e), (f) and (i) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 4.5. Electronic Submissions > § 54300. Electronic Applications and Electronic Signatures.
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§ 54300. Electronic Applications and Electronic Signatures.

(a) Community college districts may authorize the electronic submission of any admission form or student form or document.

(b) Electronic signatures in lieu of manual signatures may be used on any documents requiring a signature, providing the electronic signature meets the following standards, unless otherwise required to meet a higher standard under federal or state regulation or law:

(1) It is unique to the person using it.

(2) It is capable of verification.

(3) It is under the sole control of the person using it.

(4) It is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the digital signature is invalidated.

(5) It conforms to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.

(c) Prior to the electronic submission of any information, districts will inform applicants and students of the relative security of the information they submit electronically.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 70901.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901.1, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 4.5 (section 54300) and section filed 5-13-99; operative 6-14-99 (Register 99, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-9-2015; operative 5-9-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 4. Student Equity > § 54220. Student Equity Plans.
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§ 54220. Student Equity Plans.

(a) In order to promote student success for all students, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or economic circumstances, the governing board of each community college district shall maintain a student equity plan which includes for each college in the district:

(1) Campus-based research as to the extent of student equity in the five areas described in paragraph (2) and the determination of what activities are most likely to be effective;

(2) Goals for access, retention, degree and certificate completion, ESL and basic skills completion, and transfer; for the overall student population and for each population group of students, as appropriate. Where significant underrepresentation is found to exist in accordance with standards adopted by the Board of Governors, the plan shall include race-neutral and/or gender-neutral measures for addressing disparities in those areas, and, when legally appropriate, goals for addressing a disparity in representation of students with disabilities, and where required by federal law, race-conscious and/or gender-conscious measures for addressing a race or gender disparity;

(3) Implementation activities designed to attain the goals, including a means of coordinating existing student equity related programs;

(4) Sources of funds for the activities in the plan;

(5) Schedule and process for evaluation; and

(6) An executive summary that includes, at a minimum, the groups for whom goals have been set, the goals, the initiatives that the college or district will undertake to achieve these goals, the resources that have been budgeted for that purpose, and the district official to contact for further information.

(b) These plans should be developed with the active involvement of all groups on campus as required by law, and with the involvement of appropriate people from the community.

(c) The Board-adopted plan shall be submitted to the Office of the Chancellor, which shall publish all executive summaries, sending copies to every college and district, the chair of each consultation group that so requests, and such additional individuals and organizations as deemed appropriate.

(d) For the purposes of this section, “each population group of students” means American Indians or Alaskan natives, Asians or Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, Whites, men, women, and persons with disabilities. A person shall be included in the group with which he or she identifies as his or her group.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66010.7, 66030 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 4 and section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(2) and (b), repealer of subsections (d)-(d)(2), and new subsection (d) filed 1-12-98; operative 2-11-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 3).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(2) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 4. Student Equity > § 54221. Burden-Free Access to Instructional Materials.
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§ 54221. Burden-Free Access to Instructional Materials.

(a) Governing boards shall adopt policies that ensure student access to textbooks and supplemental materials that are needed on the first day of class. Practices that enable first day access to zero-cost resources include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) adapting or adopting open educational resources for some or all textbook and ancillary material, when the option is available and feasible; and

(2) copying initial textbook chapters as permissible within copyright.

(b) Governing boards shall adopt policies that strengthen student access to other instructional materials before their required use in any course to minimize financial and administrative burdens to students.

(c) District policies shall maintain an instructor's responsibility and academic freedom to choose instructional materials. District policies shall also support student-centered practices that encourage the use of zero-cost instructional materials, and leverage available resources to the maximum extent feasible, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) developing and implementing sustainable zero-textbook-cost degrees, consistent with Education Code section 78052;

(2) adapting open educational resources to complete degrees and career technical education certificates;

(3) adopting open educational resources (OER) for courses in which OER is commonly available and prioritizing courses needed to satisfy general education requirements;

(4) establishing lending programs and maintaining college library resources to support immediate access to course materials;

(5) developing policies that enable financial aid early disbursements consistent with 34 CFR 668.164(i);

(6) encouraging and supporting students to complete their financial aid files early to receive timely disbursement; and

(7) deploying other forms of direct aid and support program resources to strengthen student financial stability.

(d) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Instructional materials” means all of the required materials for a course including textbooks, supplemental materials and supplies. Instructional materials do not include materials used or designed primarily for administrative purposes, class management, course management or supervision.

(2) “Textbooks” means the educational resources identified in the syllabus for the course.

(3) “Supplemental materials” means additional resources that complement the textbook and enhance the learning experience. These can include a variety of materials, such as lab manuals, workbooks, homework systems, required educational software, interactive websites, journal articles, novels, and readers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66406 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66406, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2025; operative 7-31-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 5. Commercial Solicitation on Campus > § 54400. Student Credit Card Solicitations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I616C09334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 54400. Student Credit Card Solicitations.

By December 31, 2003, the governing board of each community college district shall adopt policies regulating the solicitation practices used on campuses by credit card companies marketing “student credit cards” as defined in Civil Code section 1747.02(m).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 99030, Education Code. Reference: Section 99030, Education Code; and Section 1747.02(m), Civil Code.

History

1. Amendment of subchapter heading and new subchapter 5 (section 54400) and section filed 2-14-2003; operative 3-16-2003. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901(b) (Register 2003, No. 15). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 31.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54600. Purpose.
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§ 54600. Purpose.

(a) This subchapter is adopted pursuant to and for implementation of chapter 1.5 (commencing with section 76200), part 47 of division 7 of the Education Code regarding student records. The provisions of this subchapter should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the provisions of chapter 1.5.

(b) Any conflicts between the provisions of this subchapter and federal law shall be interpreted to ensure the continuance of federal education funds to community college districts. Where federal law permits the disclosure of information concerning students, each community college district may determine whether to provide for such disclosure in that district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220, 76225 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 76200), Part 47, Division 7, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 34 CFR Part 99.

History

1. New Chapter 6 Articles 1-7, (Sections 54600-54662, not consecutive) filed 3-5-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of article heading and amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54602. Construction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6171FCA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:18:35.190956+00:00
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§ 54602. Construction. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54604. Policy.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I61741F834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 54604. Policy.

Community college districts may establish and maintain only such information on students relevant to admission, registration, academic history, career, student benefits or services, extracurricular activities, counseling and guidance, discipline or matters relating to student conduct, and shall establish and maintain such information required by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76210, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 34 CFR Part 99.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54606. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I617669744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 54606. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76210, Education Code; 20 USC 1232(g); and 45 CFR 99.3.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. New subsection (c)(7) filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

4. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54608. Retention and Destruction of Student Records.
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§ 54608. Retention and Destruction of Student Records.

The retention and destruction of student records, where not otherwise specifically provided for in this subchapter, shall be in accordance with subchapter 2.5 (commencing with section 59020) of chapter 10.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 72603, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Section 99.3.

History

1. New section filed 10-8-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54610. Student Access.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I617C5CE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 54610. Student Access.

Community college districts shall provide access to student records pursuant to Education Code sections 76210(c) and 76230, provided that if any material or document in the student record includes information on more than one student, the rights provided in section 76230 shall only extend to such information as pertains to the student. Each student shall be permitted to select the means of access to his or her own student records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76230, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 34 CFR Part 99.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Repealer of Article 2 heading and Section 54610 and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54612. Waiver.
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§ 54612. Waiver.

A student may waive his or her right of access to student records concerning recommendations as provided in Education Code section 76231. Such waivers shall be in writing and signed by the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76231, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Section 99.12.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

3. Repealer and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54614. Confidential Maintenance of Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I618229434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 54614. Confidential Maintenance of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer of Article 3 heading and Section 54614 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54616. Consent.
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§ 54616. Consent.

A community college district may, when the student has provided consent, permit access to the student's records pursuant to Education Code section 76242. Such consent must be signed and dated by the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76230 and 76242, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Sections 99.30-99.40.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Repealer and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54618. Mandatory Access. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:04.124258+00:00
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§ 54618. Mandatory Access. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54620. Court Orders. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I61892E234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:07.524223+00:00
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§ 54620. Court Orders. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54622. Access. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I618B78134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:11.296818+00:00
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§ 54622. Access. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

3. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54624. Access to Statistical Data. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I618D9AF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:15.479872+00:00
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§ 54624. Access to Statistical Data. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54626. Directory Information.
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§ 54626. Directory Information.

(a) Community college districts shall adopt a policy identifying any of the categories of directory information which may be released under Education Code section 76210 or allowed under federal law at 34 C.F.R. section 99.3.

(b) Directory information, as established by the local governing board, may be released provided that public notice is given at least annually in accordance with Education Code section 76240. Such notice shall also specify the period of time within which the student must inform the district in writing that such personally identifiable information is not to be designated as directory information with respect to that student.

(c) Any district may, in its discretion, limit or deny the release of specific categories of directory information based upon a determination of the best interests of students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76240 and 76242, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Part 99.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (d) filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

4. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54628. Record of Access. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I619367534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:22.662592+00:00
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§ 54628. Record of Access. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

3. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54630. Challenging Content of Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6195FF634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:26.252064+00:00
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§ 54630. Challenging Content of Records.

Any student may challenge the content of his or her student records pursuant to Education Code section 76232. The decision of the chief administrative officer and governing board must be in writing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76232, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Sections 99.20-99.22.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

4. Repealer of Article 4 heading and Section 54630 and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54632. Disciplinary Action. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I619849534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:29.525744+00:00
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§ 54632. Disciplinary Action. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54640. Transfer of Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I619A1E114C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:33.354947+00:00
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§ 54640. Transfer of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

Repealer of Article 5 heading and Section 54640; filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54642. Procedure for Transfer. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I619BCBC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:37.226912+00:00
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§ 54642. Procedure for Transfer. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54650. Annual Notice. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I619DEEA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:40.824834+00:00
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§ 54650. Annual Notice. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

4. Repealer of Article 6 heading and Section 54650 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54660. Fees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I61A038934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:44.664838+00:00
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§ 54660. Fees. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

2. Amendment filed 8-4-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 31).

3. Repealer of Article 7 heading and Section 54660 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 6. Student Records > § 54662. District Regulations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I61A20D534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:19:48.586684+00:00
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§ 54662. District Regulations. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 7. Health Services > § 54700. Separate Funds and Accounting Procedures.
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§ 54700. Separate Funds and Accounting Procedures.

All student fees collected for the student health services program shall be deposited in a special fund established for that purpose by the district. All monies in this fund shall be expended only for the purposes for which they were collected.

The recording of income and expenditures shall be in accordance with the uniform system of accounting as prescribed by the California Community Colleges “Budget and Accounting Manual.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Redesignation of chapter 6 (sections 54700-54708, not consecutive) to chapter 7 (sections 54700-54708, not consecutive) filed 3-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 10). For history of former chapter 7 (sections 54702-54742, not consecutive), see Registers 83, No. 18 and 79, No. 28.

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 20).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 7. Health Services > § 54702. Proper Use of Funds.
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§ 54702. Proper Use of Funds.

The health supervision and services fee which the governing board of a district may require students to pay shall be expended only to cover the direct and indirect costs necessary to provide any, all of, or a portion of the student health programs and services approved by the governing board for offering within the district, which may include the following:

(a) Clinical Care Services

(1) assessment, intervention, and referral for health services

(2) first aid and basic emergency care

(3) health appraisal

(4) communicable disease control

(b) Mental Health Services

(1) crisis management

(2) short-term psychological counseling

(3) alcohol/drug counseling

(4) eating disorders counseling

(5) stress management

(6) suicide prevention

(7) sexual harassment/assault recovery counseling program

(8) mental health assessment

(c) Support Services

A variety of services supporting the clinical and mental health efforts including, but not limited to: maintenance of health records in a confidential and ethical manner, laboratory, radiology, and/or pharmacy services.

(d) Special Services

(1) health education and promotion

(2) teaching and research

(3) student insurance programs

(4) environmental health and safety, including illness and injury prevention programs.

The local district governing board establishing a health supervision and services fee shall decide what scope and level of services will be provided. The board policy will be available to all students.

When the burden of supporting a student health program is shared by all students through a general fee, the programs and services for which the funds are expended must be sufficiently broad to meet health care needs of the general student body. Those programs and services directed at meeting the health care needs of a select few to the exclusion of the general student body shall not be supported through student health fees.

Nothing within these provisions shall prevent an exclusive service to a select group of students or service to the college faculty or staff; however, these services must be supported from sources other than the student fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 28.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-1997; operative 6-22-1997. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2001, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 7. Health Services > § 54704. Allowable Charges.
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§ 54704. Allowable Charges.

Those identifiable expenses incurred which directly benefit the student health service program, as defined in Section 54708, are allowable charges to the student health fund for the health services authorized by the district governing board pursuant to Section 54702. Where the expense is not exclusively for the student health program, only the prorated portion applicable to the student health service program may be charged against this fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 28.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-1997; operative 6-22-1997. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2001, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 7. Health Services > § 54706. Expenses Not Funded.
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§ 54706. Expenses Not Funded.

Student health fees shall not be expended for the following expenses:

(a) Salaries of personnel not directly involved in the delivery of student health services;

(b) Administrative salaries (assistant dean level or its equivalent and above);

(c) Athletic trainers' salaries;

(d) Athletic insurance for the intercollegiate athletic team;

(e) Medical supplies for athletics;

(f) Physical examinations for intercollegiate athletics;

(g) Ambulance services and salaries of health professionals for athletic events;

(h) Any deductible expenses for accident claims filed for athletic team members;

(i) Sabbatical expenses for health service personnel.

Nothing within these provisions should deny a student participating in athletic programs a service which is properly supported by student health fees.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 28.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 7. Health Services > § 54708. Fundable Expenses.
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§ 54708. Fundable Expenses.

Student health fees may be expended for the following costs related to the provision of health services authorized by the governing board pursuant to Section 54702:

(a) Costs incurred in the planning, supervision, and evaluation of student health programs and services;

(b) Administrative salaries (below the level of assistant dean or its equivalent);

(c) Cost of instructional materials for health education;

(d) Consultants directly involved in student health service programs;

(e) Rental and lease of space for the conduct of student health programs and services;

(f) Cost of equipment and medical supplies;

(g) Salaries of student health personnel directly involved in the delivery of student health services (including fringe benefits);

(h) Student health and/or hospitalization insurance;

(i) Travel with student health services funds is limited to student health personnel and only for student health related activities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 28.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-23-1997; operative 6-22-1997. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2001, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 7. Health Services > § 54710. Emergency Information.
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§ 54710. Emergency information.

For the protection of a student's health and welfare the governing board of a community college district may require the parent or legal guardian of a minor to keep current at the minor's school of attendance, emergency information including the home address and telephone number, business address, and telephone number of the parents or guardian, and the name, address, and telephone number of a relative or friend who is authorized to care for the student in any emergency situation if the parent or legal guardian cannot be reached.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 8. Student Organization > Article 1. Student Representation Fee > § 54801. Calling of Election. [Repealed]
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§ 54801. Calling of Election. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76060.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76060 and 76060.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-12-88; operative 5-12-88 (Register 88, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Repealer filed 11-6-2020; operative 12-6-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 8. Student Organization > Article 1. Student Representation Fee > § 54803. Termination of Fee. [Repealed]
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§ 54803. Termination of Fee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76060.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76060 and 76060.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-12-88; operative 5-12-88 (Register 88, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Repealer filed 11-6-2020; operative 12-6-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 8. Student Organization > Article 1. Student Representation Fee > § 54805. District Collection of the Representation Fee.
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§ 54805. District Collection of the Representation Fee.

District governing boards shall include in the materials given to each student at registration, information pertaining to the student representation fee. The form used by a college for the purpose of collecting the fee, whether paper or digital, shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

(a) a statement indicating that the money collected pursuant to this article shall be expended to provide support for students or representatives who may be stating their positions and viewpoints before city, county, and district government, and before offices and agencies of the state and federal government;

(b) the amount of the fee; and

(c) a statement informing the students of their right to decline to pay the student representation fee established by Education Code section 76060.5, in substantially the following form: “I decline to pay the $2 student representation fee which supports local and statewide community college student advocacy organizations. [Followed by a check box, yes/no option, or similar device to establish consent or refusal].”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76060.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76060 and 76060.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-12-88; operative 5-12-88 (Register 88, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-6-2020; operative 12-6-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 5. Students > Subchapter 8. Student Organization > Article 1. Student Representation Fee > § 54912. Residence Questionnaires. [Repealed]
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§ 54912. Residence Questionnaires. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68062, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 91, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 1. Program, Course and Class Classification and Standards > § 55000.5. Handbook; Monitoring and Review of Approved Courses and Programs.
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§ 55000.5. Handbook; Monitoring and Review of Approved Courses and Programs.

(a) The Chancellor shall prepare, distribute, and maintain a detailed handbook for use by community college districts. The handbook shall contain course approval criteria and procedures for securing course and program approvals.

(b) The Board of Governors hereby adopts and incorporates by reference into this section The California Community Colleges Program and Course Approval Handbook issued March 2003, as it may be revised from time to time, along with any addenda thereto. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Handbook and the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55003. Policies for Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories on Recommended Preparation.

(a) The governing board of a community college district may establish prerequisites, corequisites, and advisories on recommended preparation, but must do so in accordance with the provisions of this article and subchapter 6, article 1. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to require a district to establish prerequisites, corequisites, or advisories on recommended preparation; provided however, that a prerequisite or corequisite shall be required if the course is to be offered for associate degree credit and the curriculum committee finds that the prerequisite or corequisite is necessary pursuant to sections 55002(a)(2)(D) or 55002(a)(2)(E). Unless otherwise specified in this section, the level of scrutiny required to establish prerequisites, corequisites, and advisories on recommended preparation shall be based on content review as defined in subdivision (c) of section 55000 or content review with statistical validation as defined in subdivision (f) of this section. Determinations about prerequisites and corequisites shall be made on a course-by-course or program-by-program basis.

(b) A district governing board choosing to establish prerequisites, corequisites, or advisories on recommended preparation shall, in accordance with the provisions of sections 53200-53204, adopt policies for the following:

(1) the process for establishing prerequisites, corequisites, and advisories on recommended preparation. Such policies shall provide that in order to establish a prerequisite or corequisite, the prerequisite or corequisite must be determined to be necessary and appropriate for achieving the purpose for which it is being established.

(2) procedures to assure that courses for which prerequisites or corequisites are established will be taught in accordance with the course outline of record, particularly those aspects of the course outline that are the basis for justifying the establishment of the prerequisite or corequisite.

(3) the process to ensure that each section of the prerequisite or corequsite is to be taught by a qualified instructor and in accordance with a set of objectives and with other specifications defined in the course outline of record, as required in section 55002 for all courses.

(4) the process, including levels of scrutiny, for reviewing prerequisites and corequisites to assure that they remain necessary and appropriate. These processes shall provide that at least once each six years all prerequisites and corequisites established by the district shall be reviewed, except that prerequisites and corequisites for vocational courses or programs shall be reviewed every two years. These processes shall also provide for the periodic review of advisories on recommended preparation.

(5) the bases and process for an individual student to challenge the application of a prerequisite or corequisite.

(c) A district governing board choosing to use content review as defined in subdivision (c) of section 55000 to establish prerequisites or corequisites in reading, written expression or mathematics for degree-applicable courses not in a sequence shall first adopt a plan specifying:

(1) the method to be used to identify courses to which prerequisites or corequisites might be applied;

(2) assurance that courses are reasonably available to students when prerequisites or corequisites have been established using content review as defined in subdivision (c) of section 55000. Such assurance shall include sufficient availability of the following:

(A) appropriate courses that do not require prerequisites or corequisites, whether noncredit, credit, basic skills or degree-applicable courses; and

(B) prerequisite or corequisite courses;

(3) provisions for training for the curriculum committee; and

(4) the research to be used to determine the impact of new prerequisites and corequisites based on content review.

(d) Prerequisites or corequisites may be established only for any of the following purposes:

(1) the prerequisite or corequisite is expressly required or expressly authorized by statute or regulation, or expressly required by institutions for which the college has transfer agreements; or

(2) the prerequisite will assure, consistent with section 55002, that a student has the skills, concepts, and/or information that is presupposed in terms of the course or program for which it is being established, such that a student who has not met the prerequisite is highly unlikely to receive a satisfactory grade in the course (or at least one course within the program) for which the prerequisite is being established; or

(3) the corequisite course will assure, consistent with section 55002, that a student acquires the necessary skills, concepts, and/or information, such that a student who has not enrolled in the corequisite is highly unlikely to receive a satisfactory grade in the course or program for which the corequisite is being established, and if the corequisite course is intended as additional support for students enrolling in transfer-level English or mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) courses, then it must be determined that the corequisite course increases the likelihood that the student will pass the transfer-level course; or

(4) the prerequisite or corequisite is necessary to protect the health or safety of a student or the health or safety of others.

(e) Except as provided in this subdivision, no prerequisite or corequisite may be established or renewed unless it is determined to be necessary and appropriate to achieve the purpose for which it has been established. A prerequisite or corequisite need not be scrutinized using content review as defined by subdivision (c) of section 55000 or content review with statistical validation as defined by subdivision (f) of this section, if:

(1) it is required by statute or regulation;

(2) it is part of a closely-related lecture-laboratory course pairing within a discipline;

(3) it is required by four-year institutions;

(4) baccalaureate institutions will not grant credit for a course unless it has the particular communication or computation skill prerequisite or

(5) it is a corequisite that has been recommended through placement guidelines approved by the Chancellor.

(f) Content review with statistical validation is defined as conducting a content review (as defined in subdivision (c) of section 55000) and the compilation of data according to sound research practices which shows that a student is highly unlikely to succeed in the course unless the student has met the proposed prerequisite or corequisite.

(g) If the curriculum committee, using content review with statistical validation, initially determines, pursuant to section 55002(a)(2)(E), that a new course needs to have a communication or computation skill prerequisite or corequisite, then, despite subdivision (e) of this section, the prerequisite or corequisite may be established for a single period of not more than two years while the research is being conducted and the final determination is being made, provided that all other requirements for establishing the prerequisite or corequisite have been met. The requirements of this subdivision related to collection of data shall not apply when the prerequisite or corequisite is required for enrollment in a program, that program is subject to approval by a state agency other than the Chancellor's Office and both of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) colleges in at least six different districts have previously satisfied the data collection requirements of this subdivision with respect to the same prerequisite or corequisite for the same program; and

(2) the district establishing the prerequisite or corequisite conducts an evaluation to determine whether the prerequisite or corequisite has a disproportionate impact on particular groups of students described in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, age or disability, as defined by the Chancellor. When there is a disproportionate impact on any such group of students, the district shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, develop and implement a plan setting forth the steps the district will take to correct the disproportionate impact.

(h) Prerequisites, corequisites, and advisories on recommended preparation must be identified in college publications available to students as well as the course outline of any course for which they are established.

(i) By August 1 of each year districts choosing to establish prerequisites, corequisites or advisories shall submit to the Chancellor's Office in the manner specified by the Chancellor the prerequisites and corequisites that were established during the prior academic year. Districts shall also specify the level of scrutiny, i.e., content review as defined in subdivision (c) of section 55000 or content review with statistical validation as defined in subdivision (e) of this section, used to determine whether the prerequisite or corequisite was necessary and appropriate for achieving the purpose for which it was established.

(j) Prerequisites establishing communication or computational skill requirements may not be established across the entire curriculum unless established on a course-by-course basis.

(k) The determination of whether a student meets a prerequisite shall be based on successful completion of an appropriate course or on an assessment using multiple measures, as required by section 55522. Any assessment instrument shall be selected and used in accordance with the provisions of subchapter 6 (commencing with section 55500) of this chapter.

(l) If a prerequisite requires precollegiate skills in reading, written expression, or mathematics, the district shall:

(1) ensure that courses designed to teach the required skills are offered with reasonable frequency and that the number of sections available is reasonable given the number of students who are required to meet the associated skills prerequisites and who diligently seek enrollment in the prerequisite course.

(2) monitor progress on student equity in accordance with section 54220. Monitoring shall include:

(A) conducting an evaluation to determine the impact on student success including whether the prerequisite or corequisite has a disproportionate impact on particular groups of students described in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, age or disability, as defined by the Chancellor.

(B) where there is a disproportionate impact on any such group of students, the district shall, in consultation within the Chancellor, develop and implement a plan setting forth the steps the district will take to correct the disproportionate impact.

(m) Whenever a corequisite course is established, sufficient sections shall be offered to reasonably accommodate all students who are required to take the corequisite. A corequisite shall be waived as to any student for whom space in the corequisite course is not available.

(n) No exit test may be required to satisfy a prerequisite or corequisite unless it is incorporated into the grading for the prerequisite or corequisite course.

(o) The determination of whether a student meets a prerequisite shall be made prior to his or her enrollment in the course requiring the prerequisite, provided, however, that enrollment may be permitted pending verification that the student has met the prerequisite or corequisite. If the verification shows that the student has failed to meet the prerequisite, the student may be involuntarily dropped from the course. If the student is dropped, the applicable enrollment fees shall be promptly refunded.

Otherwise a student may only be involuntarily removed from a course due to excessive absences or as a result of disciplinary action taken pursuant to law or to the student code of conduct.

(p) Any prerequisite or corequisite may be challenged by a student on one or more of the grounds listed below. The student shall bear the initial burden of showing that grounds exist for the challenge. Challenges shall be resolved in a timely manner and, if the challenge is upheld, the student shall be permitted to enroll in the course or program in question. Grounds for challenge are:

(1) The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established in accordance with the district's process for establishing prerequisites and corequisites;

(2) The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of this section;

(3) The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner;

(4) The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course or program despite not meeting the prerequisite or corequisite;

(5) The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or corequisite course has not been made reasonably available; or

(6) Such other grounds for challenge as may be established by the district governing board.

(q) In the case of a challenge under subdivision (p)(3) of this section, the district shall promptly advise the student that he or she may file a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination pursuant to subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10 of this division. If the student elects to proceed with the challenge, completion of the challenge procedure shall be deemed to constitute an informal complaint pursuant to section 59327.

(r) District policies adopted pursuant to this section shall be submitted to the Chancellor's Office as part of the district's matriculation plan pursuant to section 55510.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-25-2011; operative 5-25-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (c)(1), (c)(2)(A), (c)(4), (d)(1), (d)(3) and (e)(1)-(4), new subsection (e)(5) and amendment of subsection (k) filed 7-17-2019; operative 8-16-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 30).

4. Editorial correction of subsections (c)(2)(A), (d)(3) and (e)(1)-(4), restoration of inadvertently omitted subsection (e)(5) and correction of History 3 (Register 2020, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 1. Program, Course and Class Classification and Standards > § 55004. Social Science Courses. [Repealed]
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§ 55004. Social Science Courses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 1. Program, Course and Class Classification and Standards > § 55006. Records and Reports.
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§ 55006. Records and Reports.

Each community college shall keep and submit such records and reports concerning its courses and offerings as may be required by the Chancellor to fulfill statutory responsibilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78401, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 1. Program, Course and Class Classification and Standards > § 55008. Appointment of Vocational Education Advisory Committee by School District Participating in Vocational Education Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I621F05834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 55008. Appointment of Vocational Education Advisory Committee by School District Participating in Vocational Education Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in second paragraph (Register 91, No.43).

3. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

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§ 55000. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Active participatory courses” are those courses where individual study or group assignments are the basic means by which learning objectives are met.

(b) “Advisory on recommended preparation” means a condition of enrollment that a student is advised, but not required, to meet before or in conjunction with enrollment in a course or educational program.

(c) “Alleviate” means to disregard previously recorded substandard academic work in the computation of grade point averages as provided for in article 4 of this subchapter.

(d) “All units attempted” means all units of credit for which the student has enrolled in the current community college district of attendance.

(e) “CR” means “credit” and is a symbol used to denote that a student received credit for at least satisfactory work in a course taken on a “credit-no credit basis” prior to the Fall 2009 term, or at a different institution which uses the “credit-no credit” symbol. This symbol is the equivalent of “pass” in a “pass-no pass” grading system.

(f) “Community Services Offering” means a fee-supported community services class authorized pursuant to Education Code section 78300 and approved pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 55002 for which state apportionment is not claimed and credit is not awarded.

(g) “Content review” means a rigorous, systematic process developed in accordance with sections 53200 to 53204, approved by the Chancellor as part of the district matriculation plan required under section 55510, and that is conducted by faculty to identify the necessary and appropriate body of knowledge or skills students need to possess prior to enrolling in a course, or which students need to acquire through simultaneous enrollment in a corequisite course.

(h) “Contract Course” means a course which a community college district offers under a contract pursuant to Education Code section 78021 with a public or private agency, corporation, association, or other organization.

(i) “Corequisite” means a condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course.

(j) “Course” means an organized pattern of instruction on a specified subject offered by a community college pursuant to subdivisions (a), (b) or (c) of section 55002.

(k) “Course repetition” occurs when a student who has previously received an evaluative symbol in a credit course, as set forth in section 55023, re-enrolls in that course and receives an evaluative symbol.

(l) “Courses that are determined to be legally mandated” are courses that are required by statute or regulation as a condition of the student's paid or volunteer employment.

(m) “Courses that are related in content” are those courses with similar primary educational activities in which skill levels or variations are separated into distinct courses with different student learning outcomes for each level or variation.

(n) “Educational program” is an organized sequence of courses leading to a defined objective, a degree, a certificate, a diploma, a license, or transfer to another institution of higher education.

(o) “Enrollment” occurs when a student receives an evaluative or nonevaluative symbol pursuant to section 55023 in a credit course.

(p) “Emergency condition or extraordinary conditions” is a condition meeting the requirements of section 58146, subdivision (b).

(q) “Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition course” is a course that is designed specifically for participation in non-athletic competitive events between students from different colleges that are sanctioned by a formal collegiate or industry governing body. The participation in the event must be directly related to the course content and objectives pursuant to subdivisions (a) or (b) of section 55002.

(r) “Intercollegiate athletic course” is a course in which a student athlete is enrolled to participate in an organized competitive sport sponsored by the district or a conditioning course which supports the organized competitive sport.

(s) “NC” means “no credit” and is a symbol used to denote that a student did not receive credit for a course taken on a “credit-no credit basis” prior to the Fall 2009 term, or at a different institution which uses the “credit-no credit” symbol. This symbol is the equivalent of “no pass” in a “pass-no pass” grading system.

(t) “Necessary and appropriate” means that a strong rational basis exists for concluding that a prerequisite or corequisite is reasonably needed to achieve the purpose that it purports to serve. This standard does not require absolute necessity.

(u) “Noncredit basic skills courses” are those courses in reading, writing, computation, and English as a Second Language which are designated by the community college district as noncredit courses pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 55002.

(v) “Nondegree-applicable basic skills courses” are those courses in reading, writing, computation, and English as a Second Language which are designated by the community college district as nondegree-applicable credit courses pursuant to subdivision (b) of section 55002.

(w) “Prerequisite” means a condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for enrollment in a course or educational program.

(x) “Satisfactory grade” means course work for which the grading symbols “A,” “B,” “C,” “P” (as defined in section 55023), or “CR” (as defined in subdivision (e) above) have been recorded.

(y) “Special classes” means those instructional activities designed to address the educational limitations of students with disabilities who would be unable to substantially benefit from regular college classes even with appropriate support services or accommodations as set forth in section 56028.

(z) “Substandard academic work” means course work for which the grading symbols “D,” “F,” “FW,” “NP” (as defined in section 55023), or “NC” (as defined in subdivision (s) above) have been recorded.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of chapter 1 (subchapters 1-3, sections 55000-55144, not consecutive) and new chapter 1 (articles 1-2, sections 55000-55180, not consecutive) filed 12-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 52). For prior history, see Registers 80, No. 11; 77, No. 45; and 71, No. 9.

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. New subsections (a), (c)-(d), (j)-(l), (n)-(r) and (x)-(y) and subsection relettering filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

6. Amendment of subsection (k) filed 4-22-2015; operative 5-22-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17).

7. Amendment of subsections (a), (d), (o), (r) and (y) filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

8. New subsection (c), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (x) and (z) filed 8-17-2026; operative 9-16-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 55001.5. Course Outlines of Record.

(a) Course outlines of record document course content as approved by faculty curriculum committees and district governing boards. Course outlines of record shall be maintained in the official records of the college and made publicly available. Course outlines of record shall include the following required elements for each course:

(1) the specifications related to the unit value (for credit courses only), the expected number of contact hours, any outside-of-class hours, and the total student learning hours for the course as a whole; the total units of credit for the course as a whole calculated pursuant to section 55002.5; and if applicable, separately specify the total units of lecture, lab, or similar academic activities for attendance accounting reporting purposes pursuant to section 58003.2;

(2) the prerequisites, corequisites, or advisories on recommended preparation, if any, for the course;

(3) the title, catalog description, outcomes, objectives, content in terms of a specific body of knowledge, and representative textbooks including open educational resources that meet universal design course standards;

(4) explanations or examples of required outside-of-class assignments, including reading and writing assignments, instructional methodology, and methods of evaluation; and

(5) the discipline or disciplines placement established pursuant to section 53407 assigned to the course.

(b) Course outlines of record shall also include representative descriptions of approaches faculty may use to accommodate and engage diverse student bodies, advance equitable student outcomes, and promote the inclusion of all students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 70901.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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§ 55001. Curriculum Committee.

(a) Districts shall establish curriculum committees by mutual agreement between administrators and academic senates. Curriculum committees shall be either a committee of the academic senate or a separate committee that includes faculty.

(b) Curriculum committees shall have a documented procedure for ensuring that course outlines of record for all courses approved pursuant to section 55002 describe approaches that would accommodate and engage diverse student bodies, advance equitable student outcomes, and promote the inclusion of all students.

(c) Curriculum committees shall have a documented procedure to guarantee accessibility for every student to ensure individuals with disabilities can equally participate in learning through course outlines of record that reflect universal design for learning strategies, which include multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to support learner variability and diversity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 70901.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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§ 55002.5. Credit Hour Definition.

(a) One credit hour of community college work (one unit of credit) shall require a minimum of 48 semester hours of total student work or 33 quarter hours of total student work, which may include hours inside or outside-of-class.

(b) A course requiring 96 hours or more of total student work at colleges operating on the semester system or 66 hours or more of total student work at colleges operating on the quarter system shall provide at least 2 units of credit.

(c) Work experience education courses defined in section 55252 shall adhere to the formula for credit hour calculations identified in section 55253.

(d) Direct assessment competency-based education modules defined in section 55270 shall adhere to the formula for credit hour calculations identified in section 55270.12.

(e) For programs designated by the governing board as clock hour programs, units of credit shall be awarded in a manner consistent with the provisions of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, part 600.2.

(f) Credit hours for all courses may be awarded in increments of one unit or less.

(g) District governing boards shall establish a policy defining the standards for credit hour calculations. District policies shall specify the credit hour calculation method for all academic activities, expected ratios of in-class to outside-of-class hours for each type of academic activity, standards for incremental award of credit, standard term length, and provisions for monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations related to credit hour calculations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code; and 34 Code of Federal Regulations part 600.2.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-20-2017; operative 8-19-2017. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2017, No. 31).

6. New subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

7. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

8. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 9-1-2023; operative 9-1-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36).

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§ 55002. Standards and Criteria for Courses.

(a) Credit Courses. Courses recommended by curriculum committees and approved by district governing boards as meeting the criteria described in this subdivision shall be designated either as degree-applicable credit courses or nondegree-applicable credit courses as appropriate.

(1) Standards for Approval. Credit courses shall meet the following standards:

(A) Difficulty, Level, and Intensity. Courses require critical thinking, learning skills, vocabulary, and allocation of concepts at college level as determined by the curriculum committee. Courses treat subject matter with a scope and intensity that requires students to study independently outside-of-class.

(B) Grading Policy. Courses provide for measurement of student performance in terms of stated course objectives and culminate in formal, permanently recorded grades based upon demonstrated proficiency in subject matter consistent with the provisions of article 2 of subchapter 1 of Chapter 6 (commencing with section 55020). Proficiency may be demonstrated through written assignments, problem solving exercises, skills demonstrations, or other means as deemed appropriate by the curriculum committee.

(C) Units. Courses grant units of credit in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 55002.5. Course outlines of record shall record the total number of hours in each instructional category specified in governing board policy, the total number of expected outside-of-class hours, and the total student learning hours used to calculate the award of credit.

(D) Enrollment Requirements. Includes prerequisites, corequisites, or limitations on enrollment established in accordance with the requirements that are authorized, reviewed, and applied pursuant to sections 55003 and 58106.

(2) Conduct of Courses. Course sections must be taught by qualified instructors in accordance with the elements specified in the course outline of record.

(3) Nondegree-Applicable Credit Courses. Nondegree applicable credit courses are courses recommended by curriculum committees and approved by governing boards in one of the following categories:

(A) nondegree-applicable basic skills courses as defined in subdivision (u) of section 55000;

(B) courses designed to enable students to succeed in degree-applicable credit courses;

(C) precollegiate career technical preparation courses designed to provide foundation skills for students preparing for entry into degree-applicable credit career technical courses or programs;

(D) essential career technical instruction for which meeting the standards of subdivision (a) is neither necessary nor required.

(4) In nondegree-applicable credit courses, the assignments shall be sufficiently rigorous that students successfully completing a course or a sequence of required courses will have acquired the skills necessary to complete degree-applicable work.

(b) Noncredit Courses. Noncredit courses are recommended by the curriculum committee and approved by the district governing board as a course meeting the needs of enrolled students.

(1) Standards for Approval. Curriculum committees shall recommend approval of courses that treat subject matter and use resource materials, teaching methods, and standards of attendance and achievement that curriculum committees deem appropriate for the enrolled students.

(2) Conduct of Course. All course sections must be taught by qualified instructors, and taught in accordance with the elements specified in the course outline of record.

(c) Community Services Offerings. Community services offerings must:

(1) be approved by district governing boards;

(2) be designed for the physical, mental, moral, economic, or civic development of enrolled students;

(3) provide subject matter content, resource materials, and teaching methods district governing boards deem appropriate for the enrolled students;

(4) be open to all members of the community willing to pay fees to cover the cost of the offering; and

(5) may not be claimed for apportionment purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-28-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 53).

2. Amendment filed 5-18-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 10-7-88; operative 11-6-88 (Register 88, No. 42).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

6. Amendment filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

7. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 20).

8. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

9. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 8).

10. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

11. Amendment of subsections (a)(5) and (b)(5) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

12. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(B)-(C), (a)(3), (a)(5), (b)(1)(A), (b)(2)(B)-(C), (b)(3), (b)(5), (c)(2) and (c)(4) filed 7-20-2017; operative 8-19-2017. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2017, No. 31).

13. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(D) and (b)(2)(D) and new subsection (c)(5) filed 7-17-2019; operative 8-16-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 30).

14. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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§ 55005. Publication of Course Standards.

For each course offered, a community college shall make available to students through college publications all of the following facts before they enroll in the course:

(a) Whether the course is designated as a degree-applicable credit course, a nondegree-applicable credit course, a noncredit course, or a community services offering.

(b) Whether the course is transferable to baccalaureate institutions.

(c) Whether the course fulfills a major/area of emphasis or general education requirement.

(d) Whether the course is offered on the “pass-no pass” basis.

(e) Whether the course is offered in a distance education format, and if so, include the following information:

(1) All online and in-person synchronous meeting days/dates and times;

(2) Any required asynchronous in-person activities;

(3) Any required technology platforms, devices and applications;

(4) Any test or assessment proctoring requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (d) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (e)-(e)(4) filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 55007. Multiple and Overlapping Enrollments.

(a) A community college district may not permit a student to enroll in two or more sections of the same credit course during the same term unless the length of the course is such that a student may enroll in two or more sections of the same course during the same term without being enrolled in more than one section at any given time. Students needing additional instruction in the subject matter while enrolled in a course may be referred for individualized tutoring pursuant to section 58168 or supplemental learning assistance pursuant to sections 58172 and 58164.

(b) A district may not permit a student to enroll in two or more courses where the meeting times for the courses overlap, unless the district has established and incorporated into its attendance accounting procedures adopted pursuant to section 58030 a mechanism for ensuring that the following requirements are satisfied:

(1) the student provides a sound justification, other than mere scheduling convenience, of the need for the overlapping schedule;

(2) an appropriate district official approves the schedule;

(3) the college maintains documentation describing the justification for the overlapping schedule and showing that the student made up the hours of overlap in the course partially or wholly not attended as scheduled at some other time during the same week under the supervision of the instructor of the course.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 12-4-2023; operative 12-4-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 51).

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§ 55009. Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program Handbook. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78041, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-1-2016; operative 8-31-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 33).

2. Repealer filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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§ 55020. Regulations.

The governing board of each community college district shall adopt regulations consistent with this article. The regulations shall be published in the college catalog under appropriate headings and filed with the Chancellor's Office as required by section 51002.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 55020-55025) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55021. Grading Policies.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall establish a uniform grading policy for all colleges within the district. The policy shall be based on sound academic principles and be consistent with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) The grading policy shall require that all work in all degree-applicable and nondegree-applicable credit courses shall be graded in accordance with a grading system adopted by the governing board consistent with section 55023.

(c) The grading policy may provide for award of grades in noncredit courses, including courses which are part of a high school diploma program or may be accepted for high school credit by a high school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55025. Grade Changes.

(a) In any course of instruction in a community college district for which grades are awarded, the instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded each student in accordance with this article. The determination of the student's grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency.

(b) For purposes of this section, “mistake” may include, but is not limited to, clerical errors and errors made by an instructor in calculating a student's grade.

(c) Procedures for the correction of grades shall be consistent with Education Code section 76232 or provide an alternative mechanism which will ensure that students receive a reasonable and objective review of the requested grade change. If the procedure requires the student to first request a grade change from the instructor, provisions shall be made for another faculty member to substitute for the instructor if the instructor is not available, the student has filed a discrimination complaint or the district determines that it is possible there has been gross misconduct by the original instructor.

(d) Procedures shall also include expunging the incorrect grade from the record.

(e) When grade changes are made as a result of course repetition in accordance with article 4 of this subchapter, appropriate annotations of any courses repeated shall be entered on the student's permanent academic record in such a manner that all work remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 76224, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55022. Pass-No Pass Grading Option.

(a) The policy adopted pursuant to section 55021 may permit courses to be offered in either or both of the following categories and, if so, shall require that each college catalog specify the category into which each course falls:

(1) Courses in which all students are evaluated on a “pass-no pass” basis.

(2) Courses in which each student may elect until the last day of instruction, as established and published by the districts, whether the basis of evaluation is to be “pass-no pass” or a letter grade.

(b) All units of credit earned on a “pass-no pass” or “credit-no credit” basis in accredited California institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of community college curriculum requirements.

(c) Units earned on a “pass-no pass” basis shall not be used to calculate grade point averages. However, units attempted for which a student receives a “NP” designation (as defined in section 55023) shall be considered in academic or progress notice and pause procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 2. Grading and Academic Record Symbols > § 55023. Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average.
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§ 55023. Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average.

(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), grades from a grading system shall be averaged on the basis of the point equivalencies to determine a student's grade point average using only the following evaluative symbols:

	Symbol	Definition	Grade Point
	A	Excellent	4
			
	B	Good	3
			
	C	Satisfactory	2
			
	D	Less than satisfactory	1
			
	F	Failing	0
			
	P	Passing (At least satisfactory--units awarded not counted in GPA.)	
			
	NP	No Pass (Less than satisfactory, or failing--units not counted in GPA.)	
			
	SP	Satisfactory Progress towards completion of the course (Used for noncredit courses only and is not supplanted by any other symbol.)	

(b) The governing board of a community college district may use “plus” and “minus” designations in combination with letter grades, except that the grade of C minus shall not be used. If pluses and minuses are used, the grade point value of a plus shall be computed by adding 0.3 to the value assigned to the letter grade with which it is combined, and the grade point value of a minus shall be computed by subtracting 0.3 from the value assigned to the letter grade with which it is combined, except that no grade point value shall be less than 0 or greater than 4.0.

(c) Regardless of whether the governing board elects to use plus and minus grading, it may provide for the use of the “FW” grade symbol to indicate that a student has both ceased participating in a course some time after the last day to officially withdraw from the course without having achieved a final passing grade, and that the student has not received district authorization to withdraw from the course under extenuating circumstances. The “FW” symbol may not be used if a student has qualified for and been granted military withdrawal. If “FW” is used, its grade point value shall be zero (0).

(d) The governing board of each community college district shall publish the point equivalencies for the grades used in subdivision (a), or subdivisions (a) and (b) (if pluses and minuses are used), in the catalog or catalogs of each college in the district as a part of its grading policies. In the event the governing board chooses to use the “FW” described in subdivision (c), it shall be included in the grading system and point equivalencies published in the catalog.

(e) The governing board of each community college district may authorize the use, under controls and conditions specified below, of only the following nonevaluative symbols:

	Symbol	Definition
	I	Incomplete: Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result in an “I” symbol being entered in the student's record. The condition for the removal of the “I” shall be stated by the instructor in a written record. This record shall contain the conditions for the removal of the “I” and the grade assigned in lieu of its removal. This record must be given to the student with a copy on file with the registrar until the “I” is made up or the time limit has passed. A final grade shall be assigned when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing the work has passed.
		
		The “I” may be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was assigned.
		
		The “I” symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted nor for grade points. The governing board shall provide a process whereby a student may petition for a time extension due to unusual circumstances.
		
	IP	In progress: The “IP” symbol shall be used only in those courses that extend beyond the normal end of an academic term. It indicates that work is “in progress,” but that assignment of an evaluative symbol (grade) must await its completion. The appropriate evaluative symbol (grade) and unit credit shall be assigned and replace the IP symbol once the course is completed.
		
	RD	Report Delayed: The “RD” symbol may be assigned by the registrar only. It is to be used when there is a delay in reporting the grade of a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent symbol as soon as possible. “RD” shall not be used in calculating grade point averages.
		
	W	Withdrawal: The “W” symbol may be used to denote withdrawal in accordance with the requirements of section 55024.
		
	MW	Military Withdrawal: The “MW” symbol may be used to denote military withdrawal in accordance with section 55024.
		
	EW	Excused Withdrawal: The “EW” symbol may be used as described in, and in accordance with, section 55024.

(f) In calculating students' degree-applicable grade point averages, grades earned in nondegree-applicable credit courses shall not be included.

(g) The governing board of each district shall adopt rules and regulations governing the inclusion or exclusion of units in which a student did not receive a grade or “pass-no pass” or from which the student withdrew in accordance with rules adopted by the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. New subsection (g) and amendment of Note filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) -- Table filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

4. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 1-23-2018; operative 2-22-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 7).

5. Amendment of subsections (a) and (e) filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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§ 55024. Withdrawals from Credit Courses.

(a) District governing boards shall adopt policies governing withdrawal from credit courses that implement the requirements of this section.

(1) Student withdrawal procedures shall be published in the course catalog. These procedures shall provide that students withdraw from a course by notifying the college registrar and that the registrar shall inform appropriate college district personnel, including faculty.

(b)(1) A student who withdraws prior to the end of the fourth week of a course, or the expiration of 30 percent of a term, whichever occurs earlier, shall not receive the withdrawal symbol “W” on their transcript. A student who withdraws after this period, but before the end of the fourteenth week of a course, or the expiration of 75 percent of a term, whichever occurs earlier, shall receive the withdrawal symbol “W” on their transcript, unless the district selects an earlier final withdrawal date. A student who remains in a course beyond the district withdrawal date may not withdraw, and shall receive the appropriate symbol on their transcript, as authorized in section 55023. The governing board may establish a period of time shorter than the first four weeks or 30 percent of a term, during which no notation shall be made. The “W” shall not be used in calculating grade point averages, but shall be used in determining academic or progress notice and academic or progress pause of a student.

(2)(A) Military withdrawal occurs when a student on active or reserve status in the United States military or National Guard receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of such orders, the military withdrawal symbol “MW” shall be assigned to all courses affected by the military withdrawal.

(B) Military withdrawals shall not be counted in progress notice and pause calculations, and shall not be counted toward the permitted number of withdrawals or counted as an enrollment attempt.

(c)(1) Excused withdrawals shall be allowed to students in extenuating circumstances at any time, upon petition of the student or their representative.

(2) “Extenuating circumstances” means cases of accidents, illnesses, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Colleges shall proactively engage with the student or their representative to identify available college support services that may mitigate the extenuating circumstances and prevent withdrawal. If mitigation efforts are unsuccessful, the student shall receive the excused withdrawal symbol (“EW”) on their transcript. Students shall not be denied an excused withdrawal due to a college's inability to respond to the petition or to provide sufficient assistance to mitigate the student's circumstances.

(3) An excused withdrawal shall not be counted in progress notice and pause calculations, or toward the permitted number of withdrawals or enrollment attempts. In no case may an excused withdrawal result in a student being assigned an “FW” grade.

(4) An excused withdrawal shall be assigned if a determination is made that the student withdrew from a course due to unlawful discrimination or retaliation.

(5) An excused withdrawal shall be assigned if a student withdraws from a course due to an extraordinary condition under section 58509.

(d) Neither this section, nor a district's withdrawal policy, may be construed to conflict with district enrollment and attendance accounting responsibilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(1) and new subsections (a)-(a)(10) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 9-29-2009; operative 10-29-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 43).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(9), repealer of subsections (a)(9)(A)-(B) and new subsection (e) filed 9-12-2011; operative 10-12-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 37).

5. Amendment of subsections (d)(1), (d)(3) and (e) and new subsections (e)(1)-(f) filed 1-23-2018; operative 2-22-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 7).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

7. Amendment of subsections (b)(1), (b)(2)(B) and (c)(3) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55030. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 55030-55035) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

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§ 55035. Remedial Coursework Limit.

(a) A student's need for remedial coursework shall be determined using appropriate assessment instruments, methods, or procedures administered pursuant to subchapter 6 (commencing with section 55500) of this chapter. However, except as provided in subdivision (c) of this section, no student shall receive more than 30 semester units (or 45 quarter units) of credit for remedial coursework. Students having exhausted the unit limitation shall be referred for further remedial work to appropriate adult noncredit education services provided by a college, adult school, community-based organization, or other appropriate local provider.

(b) For the purposes of this section, “remedial coursework” refers to nondegree-applicable basic skills courses as defined in subdivision (u) of section 55000.

(c) The following students are exempted from the limitation on remedial coursework described in subdivision (a) of this section:

(1) Students enrolled in one or more courses of English as a Second Language (ESL);

(2) Students identified by the district as having a learning disability as defined in section 56036.

(d) The governing board of a district may provide a waiver of the limitation on remedial coursework with respect to any student who shows significant, measurable progress toward the development of skills appropriate to his or her enrollment in degree-applicable credit courses. Such waivers, if granted, shall be provided pursuant to locally developed standards which are reviewed and approved by the governing board. The standards shall include provisions which ensure that waivers are only given for specified periods of time or for specified numbers of units.

(e) A student who does not attain full eligibility status for degree-applicable credit courses within the limit described in subdivision (a) of this section shall, unless provided with a waiver, be restricted to taking only noncredit courses, nondegree-applicable courses which do not involve remediation, and those degree-applicable credit courses which do not have basic skills prerequisites or advisories on recommended preparation.

(f) A student may, upon successful completion of appropriate “remedial coursework,” or upon demonstration of skills levels which will reasonably assure success in degree-applicable credit courses, request reinstatement to proceed with such coursework.

(g) The governing board of each district shall submit, through the established Management Information System, information necessary to enable the Chancellor to determine the following:

(1) The effect of this section on students by sex, age, and ethnicity;

(2) Success rates for students enrolled in “remedial coursework;”

(3) Attrition rates for students enrolled in “remedial coursework;”

(4) Rates at which students are referred to and enroll in adult noncredit instruction;

(5) Rates at which students who are referred to adult noncredit instruction subsequently enroll in degree-applicable credit courses;

(6) Term-to-term persistence rates for students;

(7) Rates at which students enter employment immediately after completing remedial coursework;

(8) The extent to which students are exempted from the limitation specified in subdivision (b);

(9) The extent to which students receive waivers, as authorized by subdivision (d); and

(10) The rate at which students are dismissed as described in subdivision (e).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 84500, Education Code; and Statutes of 1988, Chapter 973, Section 68.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 8-14-2018; operative 8-14-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 38).

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§ 55031. Standards for Placement on Academic or Progress Notice.

(a) Academic notice. A student who has attempted at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on academic notice if the student has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units which were graded on the basis of the grading system described in section 55023.

(b) Progress notice. A student who has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on progress notice when the student receives symbols of “W,” “I,” or “NP” (as defined in sections 55023) in fifty percent (50 percent) or more of all units in which a student has enrolled.

(c) The governing board of a community college district may adopt standards for academic or progress notice, provided any such standard is at least as favorable to student progress as the standards established in subdivisions (a) and (b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

3. Amendment of article heading, section heading and section filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 3. Academic and Progress Notice and Pause > § 55032. Removal from Academic or Progress Notice.
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§ 55032. Removal from Academic or Progress Notice.

(a) A student on academic notice for a grade point deficiency shall be removed from notice when the student's cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher.

(b) A student on progress notice because of an excess of units for which entries of “W,” “I,” and “NP” (as defined in section 55023) are recorded shall be removed from notice when the percentage of units in this category drops below fifty percent (50%).

(c) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt and publish procedures and conditions for placement on academic and progress notice, appeal of placement on academic or progress notice, and requests for removal from academic or progress notice. Any such standard must be at least as favorable to student progress as the standards established in subdivisions (a) and (b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55033. Standards for Academic or Progress Pause.

(a) For purposes of this section, semesters or quarters shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the student's enrollment, so long as the break in the student's enrollment does not exceed one full primary term.

(b) A student who is on academic notice shall be subject to academic pause if the student earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted in each of three consecutive semesters (five consecutive quarters) which were graded on the basis of the grading system described in section 55023.

(c) A student who has been placed on progress notice shall be subject to progress pause if the percentage of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of “W,” “I,” and “NP” (as defined in section 55023) are recorded in at least three consecutive semesters (five consecutive quarters) reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%) in accordance with section 55031.

(d) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt and publish procedures and conditions for placement on academic or progress pause, appeal of placement on academic or progress pause, and requests for academic or progress restart. Any such standard must be at least as favorable to student progress as the standards established in subdivisions (b) and (c).

(e) A student on academic notice who earns a grade point average of 2.0 or higher for the semester or quarter, but whose cumulative grade point average still results in academic notice, shall have their notice extended an additional semester or quarter.

(f) A student on progress notice who completes more than 50% of all units attempted for the semester or quarter, but whose cumulative records still results in progress notice, shall have their progress notice extended an additional semester or quarter.

(g) Students on academic or progress pause shall remain eligible to access support services and to enroll in noncredit courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55034. Notification of Academic or Progress Notice and Pause.

Each community college shall make reasonable efforts to notify a student subject to academic or progress notice or pause at or near the beginning of the semester or quarter in which it will take effect but, in any event, no later than the start of the fall semester or quarter. Each community college shall also make reasonable efforts to provide counseling and other support services to a student on academic or progress notice to help the student overcome any academic difficulties. Each community college shall make reasonable efforts to notify a student of their removal from academic or progress notice or of their academic or progress restart within timelines established by the district. Academic or Progress Notice and Pause policies and procedures shall be published in the college catalog.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 4. Course Repetition and Academic Renewal > § 55041. Repeatable Courses.
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§ 55041. Repeatable Courses.

(a) Districts may only designate the following types of courses as repeatable:

(1) Courses for which repetition is necessary to meet the major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of a bachelor's degree. The governing board of a district must retain supporting documentation that verifies that the repetition is necessary to meet the major requirements of CSU or UC for completion of a bachelor's degree. The supporting documentation must be retained by the district as a Class 3 record basic to audit as required by section 59020 et seq.;

(2) Intercollegiate athletics, as defined in section 55000; and

(3) Intercollegiate academic or vocational competition, as defined in section 55000, where enrollment in the course and courses that are related in content, as defined in 55000, is limited to no more than four times for semester courses or six times for quarter courses. This enrollment limitation applies even if the student receives a substandard grade or “W” during one or more of the enrollments in such a course or petitions for repetition due to extenuating circumstances as provided in section 55045.

(b) The district must identify all courses which are repeatable and designate such courses in its catalog.

(c) When a course is repeated pursuant to this section, the grade received each time shall be included for purposes of calculating the student's grade point average, except if the course is repeated pursuant to another section of this article that permits district policy to allow the previous grade(s) to be disregarded.

(d) Notwithstanding the limitations above, apportionment will be limited as set forth in section 58161.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Repealer and new section filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(3) and (c) filed 8-6-2013; operative 9-5-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 32).

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§ 55042. Course Repetition to Alleviate Substandard Academic Work.

(a) The district policies and procedures on course repetition adopted pursuant to section 55040 may permit a student to repeat a course in an effort to alleviate substandard academic work.

(b) If a student repeats a course which is not designated as a repeatable course and receives a satisfactory grade, then he or she may not repeat the course again pursuant to this section and any further repetition of the course must be authorized by another provision of this division. If a student repeats the course and receives another substandard grade, the district policy may permit the student to repeat the course one additional time in an effort to alleviate substandard work. District policy may permit a student to petition to repeat a course for which three substandard grades have been assigned, provided apportionment is not claimed pursuant to section 58161. The first two substandard grades may be excluded in computing the student's GPA if the student repeats the class two or more times.

(c) If a student repeats a repeatable course and a substandard grade has been recorded, district policy may allow the previous grade and credit to be disregarded provided that no additional repetitions are permitted beyond those enrollment limits otherwise allowed by section 55041. No more than two substandard grades may be alleviated pursuant to this section.

(d) Notwithstanding section 55041, policies and procedures related to course repetition to alleviate substandard academic work shall:

(1) permit repetition of any course which was taken in an accredited college or university and for which substandard academic work is recorded;

(2) indicate any specific courses or categories of courses where repetition pursuant to this section is not permitted; and

(3) in determining transfer of a student's credits, honor similar, prior course repetition actions by other accredited colleges and universities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 9-29-2009; operative 10-29-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 43).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 9-12-2011; operative 10-12-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 37).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-6-2013; operative 9-5-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 4. Course Repetition and Academic Renewal > § 55043. Course Repetition Due to Significant Lapse of Time.
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§ 55043. Course Repetition Due to Significant Lapse of Time.

(a) In addition to permitting course repetition in the circumstances described in other provisions of this article, a district may also permit or require repetition of a course where the student received a satisfactory grade the last time he or she took the course but the district determines that there has been a significant lapse of time of no less than 36 months since that grade was obtained and:

(1) the district has properly established a recency prerequisite for a course or program pursuant to section 55003. or

(2) another institution of higher education to which the student seeks to transfer has established a recency requirement which the student will not be able to satisfy without repeating the course in question. Pursuant to petition, a district may allow repetition where less than 36 months have elapsed pursuant to this subdivision if the student documents the repetition is necessary for the student's transfer to the institution of higher education.

(b) If the district determines that a student needs to repeat an active participatory experience course, as defined in section 55000, in physical education or visual or performing arts, or an active participatory experience course that is related in content, as defined in section 55000, due to significant lapse of time, that repetition shall be counted in applying the limit on repetitions set forth in section 55040(c) except that, if the student has already exhausted the number of repetitions permitted under subdivision (c), an additional repetition due to significant lapse of time may be permitted or required by the district.

(c) When a course is repeated pursuant to this section, the district policy may allow the previous grade and credit to be disregarded in computing the student's GPA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 4. Course Repetition and Academic Renewal > § 55044. Repetition of Variable Unit Courses.
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§ 55044. Repetition of Variable Unit Courses.

(a) Except for active participatory courses in physical education, visual arts, or performing arts, if a community college district offers credit courses for variable units on an open-entry/ open-exit basis pursuant to section 58164, the district policies and procedures on course repetition adopted pursuant to section 55040 shall provide that a student may enroll in the course as many times as necessary to complete one time the entire curriculum of the course as described in the course outline of record. District policy may not permit students to enroll more than one time in an active participatory course in physical education, visual arts, or performing arts pursuant to this section. District policy may not permit the student to repeat any portion of the curriculum for the course, unless:

(1) the course is required for legally mandated training;

(2) the course is a special class for students with disabilities which the student needs to repeat for one of the reasons described in section 56029;

(3) repetition of the course to retake a portion of the curriculum is justified by extenuating circumstances pursuant to section 55045; or

(4) the student wishes to repeat the course to alleviate substandard work recorded for a portion of the curriculum as authorized pursuant to section 55042.

(b) When course repetition of a portion of a course is permitted under the circumstances described in subdivision (a), the district policy may allow the previous grade and credit to be disregarded in computing the student's GPA.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 8-6-2013; operative 9-5-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 4. Course Repetition and Academic Renewal > § 55045. Course Repetition Due to Extenuating Circumstances.
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§ 55045. Course Repetition Due to Extenuating Circumstances.

The district policies and procedures on course repetition adopted pursuant to section 55040 may permit a student to repeat a course only if:

(a) the repetition is expressly authorized by another provision of this article; or

(b) the student files a petition and the governing board of the district or its designee grants written approval of the petition based on a finding that the student's previous grade (whether substandard or passing) was, at least in part, the result of extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illness, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. When course repetition is approved pursuant to this subdivision, the district policy may allow the previous grade and credit to be disregarded in computing the student's GPA each time the course is repeated.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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§ 55040. District Policies for Course Repetition.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall adopt and publish policies and procedures pertaining to the repetition of credit courses. Such policies and procedures shall not conflict with section 55025 or Education Code section 76224, pertaining to the finality of grades assigned by instructors, or with subchapter 2.5 (commencing with section 59020) of chapter 10 of this division, pertaining to the retention and destruction of student records.

(b) The policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) may:

(1) designate certain types of courses as “repeatable courses” consistent with the requirements of section 55041;

(2) permit a student to repeat a course in an effort to alleviate substandard academic work consistent with the requirements of section 55042;

(3) permit or require a student to repeat a course due to significant lapse of time consistent with the requirements of section 55043;

(4) permit a student to repeat a portion of a course, other than a physical education, visual arts, or performing arts course, offered for variable units on an open-entry/open-exit basis which the student previously completed only under the circumstances described in section 55044;

(5) permit a student to repeat a course which is not designated as a repeatable course, regardless of whether substandard academic work was previously recorded, where the district determines, consistent with section 55045, that there are extenuating circumstances which justify the repetition;

(6) permit a student to repeat a direct assessment competency-based education module and be counted as an FTE for state apportionment under the circumstances described in section 55270.9;

(7) permit a student with a disability to repeat a special class for students with disabilities any number of times based on an individualized determination that such repetition is required as a disability-related accommodation for that particular student for one of the reasons specified in section 56029. The district policy or procedure may allow the previous grade and credit to be disregarded in computing the student's GPA each time the course is repeated;

(8) permit a student to repeat a course determined to be legally mandated as defined in section 55000, regardless of whether substandard academic work has been recorded. Such courses may be repeated for credit any number of times. The governing board of a district may establish policies or procedures requiring students to certify or document that course repetition is legally mandated; and

(9) permit a student to petition the district to repeat a course as a result of a significant change in industry or licensure standards such that repetition of the course is necessary for the student's employment or licensure. Such courses may be repeated for credit any number of times. The governing board of the district may establish policies or procedures requiring students to certify or document that there has been a significant change in industry or licensure standards necessitating course repetition.

(c) The policies or procedures adopted by the governing board of each community college district pursuant to subdivision (a) may not permit student enrollment in active participatory courses, as defined in section 55000, in physical education, visual arts or performing arts that are related in content, as defined in section 55000, more than four times for semester courses or six times for quarter courses. This limitation applies even if a student receives a substandard grade or “W” during one or more of the enrollments in such a course or petitions for repetition due to extenuating circumstances as provided in section 55045.

(d) When course repetition occurs pursuant to this section, the student's permanent academic record shall clearly indicate any courses repeated using an appropriate symbol and be annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history.

(e) Notwithstanding the limits set forth above, apportionment will be limited as set forth in section 58161 and 55270.13 for courses in direct assessment competency-based education courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 55040-55043) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(1) and (c)(2) filed 9-29-2009; operative 10-29-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 43).

4. Amendment of subsections (c)(1)-(5) and new subsection (e) filed 9-12-2011; operative 10-12-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 37).

5. Repealer of subsections (b)-(b)(2), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (b), (b)(2) and (b)(5) and new subsections (b)(8)-(c) filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

6. Amendment of subsection (b)(4) filed 8-6-2013; operative 9-5-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 32).

7. Amendment of subsections (a)(6) and (a)(9) filed 4-22-2015; operative 5-22-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17).

8. New subsection (b)(7), and subsection renumbering and amendment of subsection (e) filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

9. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 4. Course Repetition and Academic Renewal > § 55046. Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition.
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§ 55046. Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall adopt and publish policies and procedures on its websites and in college catalogs pertaining to the alleviation of previously recorded substandard academic work, as defined in section 55000, which is not reflective of a student's demonstrated ability. Such policies and procedures shall be referred to as academic renewal procedures, shall include a clear statement of the educational principles upon which they are based, and shall clearly identify the personnel responsible for their implementation as well as the steps students must take to initiate the process.

The permanent academic record of a student benefiting from academic renewal shall reflect all course work attempted and the grades earned along with an annotation explaining the reason a particular grade is not included in the student's grade point average calculation.

(b) Policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not conflict with:

(1) Section 55025 of this subchapter and Education Code section 76224, pertaining to the finality of grades assigned by instructors; or

(2) Subchapter 2.5 (commencing with section 59020) of chapter 10 of this division pertaining to the retention and destruction of records.

(c) The policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall provide all of the following:

(1) Students may request academic renewal multiple times with no unit cap on the amount of coursework eligible for academic renewal.

(2) Students must have completed six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA), completed those units with a “Pass” grade, or completed 288 hours of noncredit coursework with a “Pass” grade, or a combination of the three aforementioned options, at any accredited institution(s) at any time after the academic term of the coursework to be disregarded.

(3) Courses for which grades of “D” were recorded at the time of degree or certificate conferral shall be eligible for post-award academic renewal, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(A) The process does not invalidate or alter the awarded degree or certificate and shall apply solely to the recalculation of the student's grade point average.

(B) The course(s) in which a grade of “D” was recorded was not required, at the time of degree or certificate conferral, to:

(i) Achieve the minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average;

(ii) Complete the minimum degree or certificate-applicable units; or

(iii) Satisfy a general education, major, or certificate requirement. If the “D” grade was utilized to satisfy this requirement, a re-evaluation can determine if grades of “C” or better earned prior to conferral could have satisfied the applicable requirement in lieu of the course(s) with a grade of “D.”

(d) Academic renewal may not be used to:

(1) Alleviate a course used to earn a degree or certificate, except as provided in subdivision (c)(4);

(2) Alleviate a passing grade of “C” or better; or

(3) Alleviate the non-evaluative symbols “I” and “IP.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 76220 and 76225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 76224 and 76225, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-6-2013; operative 9-5-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 32).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-17-2026; operative 9-16-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 5. Alternative Methods for Awarding Credit > § 55050. Credit for Prior Learning.
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§ 55050. Credit for Prior Learning.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall adopt comprehensive policies for awarding credit for prior learning.

(b) The policies developed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be transparent and accessible to all stakeholders and published at minimum in college catalogs. Procedures for students to attain credit for prior learning shall include, but not be limited to, credit by examination, evaluation of Joint Services Transcripts, evaluation of authenticated competencies, evaluation of industry-recognized certifications and documented trainings, and standardized examinations.

(c) Credit may be awarded for prior experience or prior learning only for individually identified courses with subject matter similar to that of the individual's prior learning, and only for a course listed in the catalog of the community college. Colleges shall consider the credit recommendations of the American Council on Education pursuant to Education Code section 66025.71. Upon a student's demonstration of sufficient mastery through an examination or assessment, an award of credit should be made, if possible, to the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) and local community college general education requirements or requirements for a student's chosen program. Award of credit may be made to electives for students who do not require additional general education or program credits to meet their goals.

(d) Units for which credit is awarded pursuant to the provisions of this section may be counted in determining the 12 semester hours of credit in residence required for an associate degree.

(e) The policies adopted by the governing board of a community college district pursuant to this section shall require that a student, as a component of their educational planning process pursuant to California Education Code section 78212, be advised of credit for prior learning opportunities and referred to the college's appropriate authority for assessment of prior learning.

(f) The governing board may grant credit to any student who satisfactorily passes an assessment approved or conducted by proper authorities of the college. For purposes of this section, “assessment” means the process that faculty undertake with a student to ensure the student demonstrates sufficient mastery of the course content as set forth in the course outline of record. “Sufficient mastery” means having attained a level of knowledge, skill, and information equivalent to that demonstrated generally by students who receive the minimum passing grade in the course.

(g) The policies for assessments adopted by the governing board of a community college district shall offer students an opportunity to accept, decline, or appeal decisions related to the award of credit, and in cases of credit by examination, pursuant to sections 55021 and 55025.

(h) The nature and content of the assessment shall be determined solely by faculty in the discipline who normally teach the course for which credit is to be granted in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55002. The faculty shall determine that the assessment adequately measures mastery of the course content as set forth in the course outline of record. The faculty may accept an assessment conducted or proctored at a location other than the community college for this purpose.

(i) Credit by Examination: The determination to offer credit by examination rests solely on the discretion of the discipline faculty. A separate examination shall be conducted for each course for which credit is to be granted. Credit may be granted only to a student who is registered at the college and in good standing and only for a course listed in the catalog of the community college.

(j) Grading shall be according to the regular grading system approved by the governing board pursuant to section 55023, except that students shall be offered a “pass-no pass” option if that option is ordinarily available for the course.

(k) A district may charge a student a fee for administering an examination pursuant to this section, provided the fee does not exceed the enrollment fee which would be associated with enrollment in the course for which the student seeks credit by examination.

(l) The student's academic record shall be clearly annotated to reflect that credit was earned through an alternative method of assessment for prior learning.

(m) The governing board of each community college district shall review credit for prior learning policies every three years and report findings to the Chancellor's Office. Findings shall include data disaggregated by gender and race/ethnicity including the number of students who received credit for prior learning, the number of credits awarded per student, retention and persistence rates of students earning credit for prior learning, completion data (for certificate, degree, and transfer) for students earning credit for prior learning, and qualitative assessments by students of the policies and procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66025.71, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 88782, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 55050-55052) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-20-2020; operative 3-21-2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

3. Amendment filed 8-10-2026; operative 9-9-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026; No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 5. Alternative Methods for Awarding Credit > § 55051. High School Course Articulation Agreements.
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§ 55051. High School Course Articulation Agreements.

(a) For purposes of this section, the term “high school course articulation agreement” means a formal agreement that a high school course or courses that the faculty in the appropriate discipline, using course outlines of record, have determined to be comparable to a specific community college course or courses.

(b) The governing board of a community college district may adopt policies to permit high school courses with articulation agreements to be applied to community college requirements in accordance with this section. These high school courses with articulation agreements may be accepted in lieu of comparable community college courses only to partially satisfy:

(1) requirements for a certificate program, including the total number of units required for the certificate; or,

(2) The major or area of emphasis requirements in a local associate degree program.

(c) A high school course accepted for credit through a high school course articulation agreement shall be clearly noted as such on the student's academic record. Districts may require a standard or abbreviated college application process for the purpose of establishing academic credit.

(d) Except through credit by examination, as defined in section 55050(i), high school courses may not be used to satisfy:

(1) The requirement of section 55061 that students complete at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units in order to receive an associate degree; or,

(2) Any general education requirement for the associate degree established by the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 8-10-2026; operative 9-9-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026; No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 5. Alternative Methods for Awarding Credit > § 55052.5. Other External Standardized Examinations.
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§ 55052.5. Other External Standardized Examinations.

(a) The Chancellor, in collaboration with the Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges, shall develop policy guidelines on the minimum passing scores for the International Baccalaureate and/or College Level Examination Program examinations. The policy guidelines shall be distributed to community college districts on an annual basis.

(b) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt policies to grant credit for satisfactory completion of International Baccalaureate and/or College Level Examination Program examinations typically recognized by colleges and universities as measuring competencies comparable to those achieved in baccalaureate level courses or general education areas.

(c) The faculty in the appropriate discipline must approve International Baccalaureate and/or College Level Examination Program scores, or any other external standardized examination scores, deemed to constitute satisfactory performance, courses offered by the college for which credit will be granted, and requirements that may be met by such examinations in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55001.

(d) A community college shall award credit for the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) as permitted in the Cal-GETC Standards, Policies, and Procedures Manual, or for local community college general education requirements, as appropriate. Where no direct course or general education area matches an International Baccalaureate, College Level Examination Program examination, or other external standardized examination approved pursuant to subdivision (c), a college may award elective credit. Requirements may be met by such examinations in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55001.

(e) A community college shall clearly annotate a student's academic record to reflect that credit was earned through an International Baccalaureate, College Level Examination Program, or other external standardized examination approved pursuant to subdivision (c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 8-10-2026; operative 9-9-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026; No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 5. Alternative Methods for Awarding Credit > § 55052. Advanced Placement Examinations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IF8675660A09111F19660D9C1E079D8D8
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:42:20.712479+00:00
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§ 55052. Advanced Placement Examinations.

(a) The governing board of a community college district shall adopt the policies developed pursuant to Education Code section 79500 to grant credit for satisfactory completion of Advanced Placement examinations typically recognized by colleges and universities as measuring competencies comparable to those achieved in baccalaureate level courses.

(b) The faculty in the appropriate discipline must approve the courses offered by the college for which credit will be granted and the college requirements that may be met by such examinations in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55001.

(c) A community college shall award credit for the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) as permitted in the Cal-GETC Standards, Policies, and Procedures Manual, or for local community college general education requirements, as appropriate, for satisfactory completion of Advanced Placement examinations. Where no direct course or general education area matches an Advanced Placement examination, a college may award elective credit. Other college requirements may be met by such examinations in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55001.

(d) A community college shall clearly annotate a student's academic record to reflect that credit was earned through an Advanced Placement examination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 79500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700, 70901, 70902 and 79500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-10-2026; operative 9-9-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026; No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 6. The Associate Degree > § 55064. Acceptance of Noncredit Courses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4D3CC5E0770E11EE9B66F2BAED014EC2
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:42:42.710921+00:00
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§ 55064. Acceptance of Noncredit Courses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901 and 78405, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Repealer filed 10-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 6. The Associate Degree > § 55060. Philosophy and Criteria for the Associate Degree and General Education.
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§ 55060. Philosophy and Criteria for the Associate Degree and General Education.

(a) District governing boards shall adopt and maintain a policy that states their goals for offering associate degrees and their specific philosophy on general education. In developing this policy, governing boards shall consider the following policy of the Board of Governors:

The Associate Degree provides a framework within which students complete patterns of learning experiences designed to develop capabilities and insights to support their academic and career goals. Among these capabilities and insights are competencies that are germane to all aspects of higher education and comprise a “general education” curriculum, such as the ability to think critically and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, to use quantitative reasoning, understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines, to be aware of other cultures and times, to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems, and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.

Furthermore, general education introduces students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. It reflects the conviction of colleges that those who receive their degrees must have mastered principles, concepts, and methodologies both unique to and shared by the various disciplines. A general education program should create coherence and integration among the separate requirements and involve students actively in examining values inherent in proposed solutions to major social problems.

(b) District governing boards shall establish criteria to determine which courses may be used to implement their goals for the associate degree and their philosophy of general education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 55060-55064) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 6. The Associate Degree > § 55061. Associate Degree Course Requirements.
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§ 55061. Associate Degree Course Requirements.

District governing boards may only approve associate degrees that meet the following course requirements:

(a) A minimum of 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of degree-applicable lower division credit courses, including courses that apply to the major or area of emphasis in career technical fields and courses in composition, reading, and mathematics or quantitative reasoning not more than one level below transfer. Below transfer level course requirements must align with Education Code section 78213.

(b) A minimum of 18 semester units (27 quarter units) of focused study in a major or interdisciplinary area of emphasis.

(1) A “major” is a focused program of study within a specific discipline, which may include some coursework outside the primary discipline. Programs designed to provide transfer preparation must be designed to meet specific lower-division requirements in comparable baccalaureate majors.

(2) An “area of emphasis” is an interdisciplinary program of study encompassing a broad range of courses from multiple related academic disciplines, providing the student with an academic pathway broader than a specific major but more focused than general education.

(c) A minimum of 21 semester units (28 - 31.5 quarter units) of general education in the areas described below.

(1) English Composition, Oral Communication, and Critical Thinking (minimum of 6 semester/8 quarter units) including:

(A) English Composition (minimum of 3 semester/4 quarter units). Courses fulfilling this requirement must be baccalaureate-level and include expository and argumentative writing.

(B) Oral Communication and Critical Thinking (minimum of 3 semester / 4 quarter units). Courses fulfilling this requirement must be baccalaureate-level and may include oral communication and critical thinking courses.

(2) Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (minimum of 3 semester / 4 quarter units). Courses fulfilling this requirement must be at least college-level and may include mathematics or quantitative reasoning courses, including logic, statistics, computer languages, and related disciplines.

(3) Arts and Humanities (minimum of 3 semester / 4 quarter units). Courses in the humanities study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. Such courses develop students' awareness of how people throughout the ages and in different cultures respond to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation, and develop students' aesthetic understandings and abilities to make value judgments. Courses fulfilling this requirement may include introductory or integrative baccalaureate-level courses in the visual and performing arts, art history, foreign languages, literature, philosophy, religion, and related disciplines.

(4) Social and Behavioral Sciences (minimum of 3 semester / 4 quarter units). Courses in the social and behavioral sciences focus on people as members of society and develop awareness of the methods of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences. They stimulate critical thinking about how people act and have acted in response to their societies and promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. Courses fulfilling this requirement may include introductory or integrative baccalaureate-level courses in cultural anthropology, cultural geography, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and related disciplines.

(5) Natural Sciences (minimum of 3 semester / 4 quarter units). Courses in the natural sciences explore the physical universe, including its life forms and natural phenomena, as well as how the scientific method is used to advance our understanding of the natural world and drive innovation. Such courses develop students' ability to apply scientific knowledge to real world issues, which shall include learning about effects of human activities on climate and the environment as appropriate. Courses fulfilling this requirement may include introductory or integrative baccalaureate-level courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, general physical science, geology, meteorology, oceanography, physical geography, physical anthropology, physics, and other related scientific disciplines.

(6) Ethnic Studies (minimum of 3 semester/4 quarter units). Courses fulfilling this requirement may include baccalaureate-level courses in the four autonomous disciplines within Ethnic Studies: Black Studies; African American Studies; Africana Studies; Native American Studies; Chicano/a/x; Latino/a/x Studies/La Raza Studies; and Asian American Studies.

(d) “Integrative baccalaureate-level courses” draw broad connections between multiple perspectives and methodologies and demonstrate relationships within or between disciplines.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsection (c)(5) filed 8-10-2026; operative 9-9-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for courtesy printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 6. The Associate Degree > § 55062. Conditions for Awarding the Associate Degree.
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§ 55062. Conditions for Awarding the Associate Degree.

(a) District governing boards shall confer the associate degree upon students who have fulfilled the course requirements of section 55061, and who have met the following conditions:

(1) Satisfactory completion of at least 12 semester units (18 quarter units) in residence within the college district. Governing boards shall adopt policies that permit students to obtain waivers of this requirement in order to alleviate injustice and undue hardship.

(2) Satisfactory completion of each course counted toward the major or area of emphasis requirement with a grade of “C” or better, or of “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis;

(3) Completion of a minimum 21 semester units (or 28 - 31.5 quarter units) general education pattern pursuant to section 55061, or completion of the requirements for an approved intersegmental lower-division general education pattern used for transfer to the University of California or the California State University; and

(4) Completion of the requirements for the associate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses. If units accumulated beyond those required for the degree lower a student's cumulative grade point average below 2.0, colleges may compute the grade point average based solely on those courses used to satisfy the degree requirements, provided that the coursework used to compute the grade point average fulfill all major/area of emphasis and general education requirements.

(b) Courses that meet or exceed the standards of the California Community Colleges completed at other institutionally accredited institutions shall be counted toward associate degree unit requirements.

(c) Courses may meet multiple requirements, including general education, a major or area of emphasis, and additional requirements stated in section 55061 when courses are locally approved to meet multiple requirements. However, one course may not be counted in more than one general education area, even if the course is approved in multiple general education areas. Students may use the same course to meet a local general education requirement and to satisfy a general education requirement at the California State University or the University of California if that segment accepts the course for this purpose.

(d) Students may receive credit for knowledge or skills acquired through a district's procedures for awarding credit for prior learning.

(e) Students who have been awarded a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education course requirements for the associate degree.

(f) The governing board of each community college district shall establish procedures by which a student may petition to have completion of a noncredit course counted toward satisfaction of the requirements for an associate degree.

(g) Students who intend to transfer shall be advised of limitations transfer institutions may place on the transferability of credits, based on institutional accreditation, course modality, and any other relevant factors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (e) filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

4. Repealer and new section filed 10-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 6. The Associate Degree > § 55063. Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree. [Repealed]
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§ 55063. Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment and redesignation of former subsection (b)(3) as subsection (b)(2) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of second, third and fourth paragraphs and subsections (b)(1)(D)(i)-(ii) and (c) filed 7-17-2019; operative 8-16-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 30).

4. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

5. Repealer filed 10-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 7. Credit Certificates > § 55072. Award of Certificates.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:42:51.781053+00:00
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§ 55072. Award of Certificates.

The governing board, or its designee, shall award the appropriate certificate to any student who has completed the prescribed curriculum leading to that certificate as approved pursuant to section 55070.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 7. Credit Certificates > § 55070. Credit Certificates.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC5937380F77311F0BCEFD8712141964B
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:42:48.165242+00:00
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§ 55070. Credit Certificates.

(a) Any grouping of courses consisting of 16 or more semester units or 24 or more quarter units of degree-applicable credit coursework shall constitute an educational program subject to approval by the Chancellor pursuant to section 55130. The college-awarded document confirming that a student has completed such a program shall be known as a certificate of achievement and may not be given any other designation. The award of a certificate of achievement is intended to represent more than an accumulation of units. Listing of the certificate of achievement on a student transcript symbolizes successful completion of patterns of learning experiences designed to develop specific capabilities that may be oriented to career, intersegmental general education, or local needs; provided, however, that no grouping of courses may be approved as a certificate of achievement pursuant to this section if it consists solely of basic skills. For this subdivision, “intersegmental general education” includes coursework taken to satisfy transfer patterns established by the University of California and the California State University or accredited public postsecondary institutions in adjacent states that award the baccalaureate degree.

(b) Shorter credit programs leading to a certificate may be established without review and approval by the Chancellor after approval by the college curriculum committee and the district governing board. Such a certificate may be given any name or designation deemed appropriate by the district governing board, except that such a certificate may not be referred to as a certificate of achievement, a certificate of completion, or a certificate of competency, unless approved by the Chancellor pursuant to subdivision (c). Such a certificate may not be listed on a student's transcript unless approved by the Chancellor pursuant to subdivision (c).

(c) A district may submit to the Chancellor two or more courses totaling 8 or more semester units or 12 or more quarter units of degree-applicable credit coursework and request that it be approved as a program leading to a certificate of achievement. The Chancellor may approve such a program if the Chancellor determines that a district satisfies the requirements of subdivision (a) despite requiring fewer than 16 semester or 24 quarter units of degree-applicable credit coursework.

(d) A description of each approved program shall be included in the college catalog.

(e) The Chancellor shall develop forms and procedures for submitting applications for approval of a program leading to a certificate of achievement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 (sections 55070-55072) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 7-24-2018; operative 8-23-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 31).

4. Amendment filed 12-12-2025; operative 1-11-2026. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2026, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 8. Educational Master Plans > § 55080. Adoption and Content of Plans.
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§ 55080. Adoption and Content of Plans.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall establish policies for, and approve, current and long range educational plans and programs for each community college which it maintains and for the district as a whole.

(b) Each plan shall be modified and brought up to date periodically as deemed necessary by the governing board.

(c) Each plan shall contain the educational objectives of the community college or district and the future plans for transfer programs, career technical programs, noncredit courses and programs, and remedial and developmental programs. On the basis of current and future enrollment, it shall contain plans for the development and expansion of ancillary services, including services in the library and for counseling, placement, and financial aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 8 (section 55080) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 9. Baccalaureate Degree > § 55090. District Baccalaureate Degree Policies.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA6F3D9F075D811F0A5A1CB1AB3354BC6
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:42:59.455042+00:00
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§ 55090. District Baccalaureate Degree Policies.

Community college baccalaureate degrees shall be offered pursuant to policies adopted and maintained by district governing boards that meet the requirements of this article. These policies shall also reflect districts' philosophy on general education, and state districts' baccalaureate degree goals which shall include addressing unmet local and regional workforce needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.4, 70901, 70902, 78040, 78041, 78042 and 78043, Education Code.

History

1. New article 1 (sections 55090-55093) and section filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 9. Baccalaureate Degree > § 55091. Baccalaureate Degree Upper Division Course Requirements.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:03.530957+00:00
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§ 55091. Baccalaureate Degree Upper Division Course Requirements.

(a) “Upper division courses” require the application of lower division knowledge and the demonstration of critical thinking through writing, oral communication, or computation. Upper division coursework may encompass research elements, workforce training, apprenticeships, internships, and may require practicum or capstone projects. Upper division courses may have one or more lower or upper division prerequisites.

(b) “Major” has the same meaning as in Section 55061.

(c) A baccalaureate degree requires fulfillment of the following upper division requirements:

(1) A minimum of 40 semester or 60 quarter units or equivalent of total upper division coursework, including units in the major and in general education;

(2) A minimum of nine semester or 13.5 quarter units of upper division general education courses; and

(3) general education courses must come from at least two disciplines outside of the major, one of which must have an emphasis in written communication, oral communication, or computation.

(d) A lower division course may meet an upper division course requirement but may not be counted toward the required minimum number of upper division units.

(e) Enrollment in upper division courses shall be limited to students admitted to a baccalaureate program at a California community college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78040, 78041, 78042 and 78043, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 9. Baccalaureate Degree > § 55092. Conditions for Awarding the Baccalaureate Degree.
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§ 55092. Conditions for Awarding the Baccalaureate Degree.

(a) District governing boards shall confer the baccalaureate degree upon students who have fulfilled the course requirements of Sections 55061 and 55091, and who have met the following conditions:

(1) Completion of a minimum of 120 semester or 180 quarter units.

(2) Completion of a minimum of 36 semester or 54 quarter units of general education that includes:

(A) Completion of the requirements in Section 55061 and 55062 to align with the lower division general education patterns of the associate and baccalaureate degrees;

(B) Completion of the upper division general education requirements in Section 55091;

(C) Completion of additional general education courses to meet the minimum total units that may be lower division, upper division, or any combination of lower and upper division.

(3) Courses designated as an upper division major requirement must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”);

(4) Satisfactory completion of at least 12 semester units (18 quarter units) of upper division courses at colleges within the awarding district. Governing boards shall adopt policies that permit students to obtain waivers of this requirement in order to alleviate undue hardship; and

(5) Completion of the requirements for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses. If units accumulated beyond those required for the degree lower a student's cumulative grade point average below 2.0, colleges may compute the grade point average based solely on those courses used to satisfy the degree requirements, provided that the coursework used to compute the grade point average fulfill all major and general education requirements.

(b) Courses shall be counted toward baccalaureate degree unit requirements if they were completed within a California segment of higher education or, if they meet district standards of rigor, were completed at another institutionally accredited institution.

(c) Courses may meet multiple requirements, including general education, a major, and additional requirements stated in Sections 55061 and 55091 when courses are locally approved to meet multiple requirements. However, one course may not be counted in more than one general education area, even if the course is approved in multiple general education areas.

(d) Students may receive credit for knowledge or skills acquired through a district's procedures for awarding credit for prior learning as per Section 55050.

(e) Students who have been awarded a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education course requirements for the baccalaureate degree.

(f) Students who have completed the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) shall be deemed to have fulfilled lower division baccalaureate degree requirements, and shall not be required to complete further lower division general education courses.

(g) District governing boards shall establish procedures for students to petition to have completion of a noncredit course counted toward satisfaction of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree, if such degrees are offered in the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78040, 78041, 78042 and 78043, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 1. Programs, Courses and Classes > Article 9. Baccalaureate Degree > § 55093. Admissions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA658363075D811F0A5A1CB1AB3354BC6
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§ 55093. Admissions.

(a) Districts hosting baccalaureate degree programs shall establish separate application processes for each such program. All enrollment and admission priorities established by the Legislature for community college courses shall apply to baccalaureate degree programs.

(b) District governing boards may apply criteria for admission to baccalaureate degree programs when enrollment must be restricted due to limitations on funding, facilities, practicum sites, or other similar capacity restraints. Permissible admissions criteria shall be established and maintained by the Chancellor's Office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.8, 66025.9, 66025.91, 66025.92, 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 1. Approval of Credit Educational Programs > § 55101. Chancellor's Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I62FF2C534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:18.416602+00:00
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§ 55101. Chancellor's Report. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Repealer filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 1. Approval of Credit Educational Programs > § 55130. Approval of Credit Programs.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:21.974236+00:00
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§ 55130. Approval of Credit Programs.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall establish policies for, and may approve, an educational program pursuant to articles 6 and 7 of subchapter 1 of chapter 6 of division 6, and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook, prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with subdivision 55000.5(a).

(b) The educational program submitted to the local governing board for approval shall contain the following components:

(1) the name of the proposed program.

(2) the description of the proposed program.

(3) a list of all courses to be included in the program.

(4) course outlines of record for all courses in the program.

(5) the purposes and specific objectives of the proposed program.

(6) an explanation of how the program is appropriate to the objectives and conditions of higher education and community college education in California and how it conforms to statewide master planning.

(7) For career technical education programs, the following additional information must be provided to the district governing board:

(A) a list of other community colleges in the area currently offering the program;

(B) relation of the proposed program to regional labor market demand; and

(C) recommendations of career technical education regional consortia.

(8) The need for and present adequacy of the following resources shall be determined in relation to the proposed program:

(A) library and media center resources;

(B) facilities and equipment required to initiate and sustain the program. If a new facility is to be used, reference should be made to the five-year master plan.

(C) availability of adequate or proposed financial support; and

(D) availability of faculty.

(c) The chief executive officer, chief instructional officer, college academic senate president, and college curriculum committee chair of each college and/or district shall annually certify to the Chancellor, before the conclusion of each academic year, compliance with the following requirements related to the approval of credit programs:

(1) the curriculum committee and district governing board have approved each credit program pursuant to articles 6 and 7 of subchapter 1 of chapter 6 of division 6, and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook, prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with subdivision 55000.5(a);

(2) the college and/or district promptly reported all credit programs approved by the district governing board pursuant to this section to the Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory and Management Information Systems;

(3) college and/or district personnel involved in the credit program approval process, including members of the curriculum committee, were provided with training regarding the rules, regulations, and local policies applicable to the approval of credit programs, including, but not limited to, the provisions of articles 6 and 7 of subchapter 1 of chapter 6 of division 6, and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook, prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with subdivision 55000.5(a);

(4) the development, establishment, and evaluation of approved educational programs included representative faculty involvement.

(d) The Chancellor may conduct reviews to ensure that colleges and/or districts are in compliance with the certification requirements identified in this section.

(e) The Chancellor may, at any time, limit or terminate the ability of a district to approve or offer educational programs if he or she determines that a college and/or district has failed to comply with any of the conditions set forth in this section until such time a college and/or district demonstrates compliance with the certification requirements identified in this section.

(f) In multi-college districts, the local governing board shall grant a program approval for a specific college.

(g) Before offering an Associate Degree for Transfer as identified in the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Education Code section 66745 et seq.), the governing board of a community college district shall obtain approval of the Associate Degree for Transfer from the Chancellor in accordance with the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook, prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with subdivision 55000.5(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66745, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-20-2017; operative 8-19-2017. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2017, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 1. Approval of Credit Educational Programs > § 55100. Credit Course Approval.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I822F42F0BB1811F0ACC1C0FF78457835
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:14.717094+00:00
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§ 55100. Credit Course Approval.

(a) Governing boards shall establish policies for, and may approve credit courses pursuant to section 55002, section 55002.5, and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor pursuant to section 55000.5.

(b) Chief executive officers, chief instructional officers, college academic senate presidents, and college curriculum committee chairs of each college and/or district shall annually certify to the Chancellor, before the conclusion of each academic year, compliance with the following requirements related to the approval of credit courses within their college or district:

(1) the curriculum committee and district governing board have approved each credit course pursuant to section 55002, section 55002.5, and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook authorized by section 55000.5;

(2) all credit courses approved by the district governing board were promptly reported to the Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory and Management Information Systems;

(3) college or district personnel involved in the credit course approval process, including members of the curriculum committee, were provided with training regarding the rules, regulations, and local policies applicable to the approval of credit courses, including, but not limited to, the provisions of sections 55001, 55002, and 55002.5, and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook authorized by section 55000.5;

(4) the district governing board has established local policy or procedures specifying the relationship between contact hours and outside-of-class hours, and the calculation of credit hours.

(c) The Chancellor may conduct reviews to ensure that colleges and/or districts are in compliance with the certification requirements identified in this section.

(d) The Chancellor may, at any time, limit or terminate the ability of a district to approve or offer credit courses if the Chancellor determines that a college and/or district has failed to comply with any of the conditions set forth in this section until such time a college and/or district demonstrates compliance with the certification requirements in this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer of article 2 and section and new subchapter 2 (articles 1-5, sections 55100-55190), article 1 (sections 55100-55130) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-3-2016; operative 9-2-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 33).

5. Amendment filed 7-20-2017; operative 8-19-2017. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2017, No. 31).

6. Amendment filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55150. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:25.529009+00:00
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§ 55150. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall establish policies for, and may approve noncredit courses pursuant to section 55002 and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with section 55000.5(a).

(b) The chief executive officer, chief instructional officer, college academic senate president, and college curriculum committee chair of each college and/or district shall annually certify to the Chancellor, before the conclusion of each academic year, compliance with the following requirements related to the approval of noncredit courses:

(1) the curriculum committee and district governing board have approved each noncredit course pursuant to section 55002 and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with section 55000.5(a);

(2) the college and/or district promptly reported all noncredit courses approved by the district governing board pursuant to this section to the Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory and Management Information Systems;

(3) college and/or district personnel involved in the noncredit course approval process, including members of the curriculum committee, were provided with training regarding the rules, regulations, and local policies applicable to the approval of noncredit courses, including, but not limited to, the provisions of section 55002 and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with section 55000.5(a);

(4) the district governing board has established local policy or procedures specifying attendance accounting consistent with Article 2, Chapter 1, Part 50 of the Education Code (sections 84030, et seq.).

(c) Course outlines of record for all noncredit courses prepared in accordance with subdivision (c) of section 55002 shall be on file in the community college offering the course.

(d) The following noncredit educational programs shall be approved by the district governing board:

(1) Noncredit educational programs that qualify for enhanced funding;

(2) Adult high school diploma programs as specified in section 55154; and

(3) Those noncredit educational programs that are not otherwise required by law to be approved by the Chancellor.

(e) Noncredit educational programs shall be submitted to and chaptered in the chancellor's office curriculum inventory system. Approval of a noncredit educational program is effective until either:

(1) The noncredit educational program or implementation of the noncredit educational program is discontinued or modified in any substantial way; or

(2) The district governing board evaluates the noncredit educational program after its approval on the basis of factors listed in sections 55151 or 55154, as applicable. If the district governing board determines that the noncredit educational program should no longer be offered based on the evaluation, the district governing board may terminate the approval and determine the effective date of termination.

(f) The Chancellor may conduct reviews to ensure that colleges and/or districts are in compliance with the certification requirements identified in this section.

(g) The Chancellor may, at any time, limit or terminate the ability of a district to approve or offer noncredit courses if it is determined that a college and/or district has failed to comply with any of the conditions set forth in this section until such time a college and/or district demonstrates compliance with the certification requirements in this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. New article 2.2 heading, amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 8).

4. Repealer of article 2.2 and section and new article 2 (sections 55100-55155) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. Amendment filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-13-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

6. Amendment filed 3-11-2020; operative 4-10-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55151.5. Additional Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I633446134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:38.641865+00:00
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§ 55151.5. Additional Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 8).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55151.7. Duration of Article. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6337A1734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:42.577655+00:00
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§ 55151.7. Duration of Article. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-2007; operative 5-27-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 25).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55151. Career Development and College Preparation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I632970A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:34.409287+00:00
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§ 55151. Career Development and College Preparation.

A noncredit course involving career development or college preparation will be eligible for enhanced funding pursuant to Education Code sections 84750.5 and 84760.5 if it satisfies the requirements set forth in subdivisions (a), (b) and (c) below.

(a) The course is approved by the college curriculum committee and the district governing board pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 55002 and by the Chancellor's Office pursuant to section 55150 and is part of either:

(1) A short-term vocational program which the district governing board has determined to have high employment potential. The district governing board shall utilize job demand data to support the program proposal.

(2) A noncredit educational program involving:

(A) Courses in elementary and secondary basic skills;

(B) Workforce preparation courses in the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, decision-making, and problem solving skills that are necessary to participate in job-specific technical training; or

(C) Courses in English as a second language and vocational English as a second language.

(b) The noncredit educational program is designed to result in either:

(1) A noncredit certificate of completion leading to improved employability or job opportunities; or

(2) A noncredit certificate of competency in a recognized career field that prepares students to take nondegree-applicable credit course work, including basic skills and English as a second language; or to take degree-applicable credit coursework leading to one or more of the following:

(A) completion of a credit certificate;

(B) an associate in arts degree; or

(C) transfer to a baccalaureate institution.

(c) The noncredit educational program in which enhanced funding is sought must be submitted to and chaptered in the chancellor's office curriculum inventory system. Submissions shall include an explanation of how the educational program is designed to lead students to one of the outcomes described in subdivision (b) and all of the following:

(1) a list of required courses to be included in the educational program;

(2) the minimum number of hours required for completion of the educational program;

(3) course outlines of record for all courses in the educational program;

(4) the catalog description of the educational program; and

(5) for short-term vocational programs, an analysis of labor market need or job availability.

(d) Under no circumstances may a district separate an existing noncredit course which provides less than one hundred and ten (110) hours of instruction into two or more courses for the purpose of forming a noncredit educational program to satisfy the requirements of this section.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a particular student from taking additional degree-applicable coursework, pursuing an associate degree, or pursuing transfer to a baccalaureate institution in addition to or instead of seeking immediate employment.

(f) For purposes of this article, the term “certificate of completion” means a document confirming that a student has completed a noncredit educational program of noncredit courses that prepares him or her to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or nondegree-applicable credit courses. The document must include the name of the certificate and the date awarded, be identified by a Taxonomy of Programs (T.O.P.) Code number and program discipline, identify the goal of the program, and list the courses completed by the student.

(g) For purposes of this article, the term “certificate of competency” means a document confirming that a student enrolled in a noncredit educational program of noncredit courses has demonstrated achievement of a set of competencies that prepares him or her to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or nondegree-applicable credit courses. The document must include the name of the certificate and the date awarded, be identified by a T.O.P. Code number and program discipline, and list the relevant competencies achieved by the student.

(h) Content and assessment standards for certificates shall be defined by the local curriculum committee. The curriculum committee shall review noncredit educational programs leading to a certificate using the same standards as applied to credit educational programs leading to a certificate as set forth in section 55070, with respect to academic integrity, consistency with college mission, meeting a demonstrated need and program feasibility.

(i) Each noncredit educational program shall be approved by the governing board of the district.

(j) Certificates for noncredit educational programs may be awarded on behalf of the governing board of the district by any appropriate district official or by a particular department or division pursuant to a delegation of authority from the governing board to students who have earned them.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 8).

2. Editorial correction of subsection (c) (Register 2007, No. 25).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Repealer of subsection (m) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-13-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (c), repealer of subsections (d) and (e) and subsection relettering filed 3-11-2020; operative 4-10-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55152. Short-Term Vocational Programs Providing 288 Hours or More of Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I633D46C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:46.055253+00:00
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§ 55152. Short-Term Vocational Programs Providing 288 Hours or More of Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Repealer filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-13-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55153. Other Noncredit Programs Providing 288 Hours or More of Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6342C5034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:49.910103+00:00
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§ 55153. Other Noncredit Programs Providing 288 Hours or More of Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Repealer filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-13-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55154. Adult High School Diploma Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I634B02634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:43:54.108843+00:00
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§ 55154. Adult High School Diploma Programs.

(a) Before offering any noncredit course as part of a high school diploma program on or after June 30, 2009, the governing board of a community college district must approve its high school diploma program and have it chaptered in the chancellor's office curriculum inventory system, as provided in section 55150.

(b) For purposes of this section, the term “high school diploma program” means an organized sequence of noncredit courses designed to meet the needs of adult learners which leads to a high school diploma which is awarded by the community college district or jointly by the district and a high school.

(c) The submission for chaptering shall include all of the following:

(1) A statement that both the local curriculum committee(s) and the district governing board have reviewed and approved the high school diploma program.

(2) Information demonstrating that there exists demand for the college to offer a high school diploma program for adult learners in the area.

(3) Coursework requirements and content standards that meet or exceed those described in subdivision (e).

(4) Comprehensive descriptions of program organization, instructional support services, student services, facilities and ongoing staffing efforts to demonstrate that the district has the resources to maintain the high school diploma program.

(5) A copy of the proposed catalog description.

(6) Requirements or conditions by which a student can obtain high school credit by examination or by successfully completing college degree-applicable or nondegree-applicable credit course work and any alternative means for students to complete the prescribed course of study.

(7) A description of the student assessment procedures for academic placement in the program and a description of how the district will evaluate student progress.

(d)(1) The governing board of a community college district shall confer a high school diploma upon a student who has satisfactorily completed at least 160 credits of high school level coursework and who has demonstrated competence in reading, writing, and mathematics at a level generally accepted as appropriate for award of a high school diploma. The required 160 credits of high school level course work must be fulfilled in a core curriculum consisting of courses in the categories described in paragraph (2) and accepted toward the diploma by a college within the district (as shown in its catalog). A college may accept toward satisfaction of this requirement courses that were completed at an accredited high school or college that would reasonably be expected to meet or exceed the standards of this section, provided that at least 20 of the total 160 required high school credits must be completed in residence at the college granting the diploma.

(2) The curriculum must include the indicated minimum number of high school credits in each of the areas listed below. Each course shall be of a duration sufficient to permit a student to master the content of the course as specified in the content standards described in paragraph (3).

(A) Natural Sciences. A minimum of 20 high school credits shall be required in natural sciences, including biological and physical sciences. Courses in the natural sciences are those which examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. To satisfy the core curriculum requirement in natural sciences, a course shall be designed to help the student develop an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method, and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. This category may include introductory or integrative courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, general physical science, geology, meteorology, oceanography, physical geography, physical anthropology, physics and other scientific disciplines.

(B) Social and Behavioral Sciences. A minimum of 30 high school credits shall be required in social and behavioral sciences. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences are those which focus on people as members of society. To satisfy the core curriculum requirement in social and behavioral sciences, a course shall be designed to develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences. It shall be designed to stimulate critical thinking about the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies and should promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. Each student shall be required to complete coursework that addresses United States history and geography; world history, geography, and culture; American government and civics; and economics. This category may also include introductory or integrative survey courses in cultural anthropology, cultural geography, political science, psychology, sociology and related disciplines, as well as additional courses in economics, American government, United States history, and world history.

(C) Humanities. A minimum of 10 high school credits shall be required in humanities. Courses in the humanities are those which study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. To satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the humanities, a course shall be designed to help the student develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation and help the student develop aesthetic understanding and an ability to make value judgments. Each student shall be required to complete one course in visual or performing arts or foreign language. This category may also include introductory or integrative courses in literature, philosophy, and religion, as well as additional courses in the arts, and foreign languages. For the purposes of satisfying the requirement specified in this paragraph, a course in American Sign Language shall be deemed a course in foreign language.

(D) English. A minimum of 30 high school credits shall be required in English. Courses in English are those which develop the principles and applications of language toward logical thought, clear and precise expression and critical evaluation. To satisfy the core curriculum requirement in English, a course shall be designed to develop reading, writing, and verbal expression skills as applicable to the needs and interests of an adult. Such courses may include introductory or integrative courses in literature and English grammar, writing strategies, and mechanics.

(E) Mathematics. A minimum of 20 high school credits shall be required in mathematics. Courses in mathematics develop the ability to reason with and apply mathematical operations and principles. To satisfy the core curriculum requirement in mathematics, a course shall be designed to help a student gain facility in the operations of mathematics as well as its practical applications. Such courses may include algebra, geometry, applied mathematics, and calculus.

(3) Course content standards for the coursework described in subdivision (2) must meet or exceed the standards for the high school curriculum established by the California State Board of Education.

(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, any student enrolled in a high school diploma program prior to June 30, 2009, may receive a high school diploma based on completion of the curriculum required for the program as set forth in the college catalog in effect at the time the student first enrolled in the program; provided the student remains continuously enrolled without a break of more than one primary term subsequent to the Spring 2009 term.

(f) In order for a high school diploma program to qualify for enhanced noncredit funding pursuant to Education Code sections 84750.5 and 84760.5, the application for approval must satisfy the requirements of section 55151.

(g) For the purposes of this section, a noncredit course awarding 10 high school credits must be designed to require a minimum of 144 hours of lecture, study or laboratory work.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78401, 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Repealer of subsection (d), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-13-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 3-11-2020; operative 4-10-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 2. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs > § 55155. Noncredit Certificates.
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§ 55155. Noncredit Certificates.

(a) Any noncredit educational program leading to a certificate must be approved by the college curriculum committee and the district governing board.

(b) If a district does not seek enhanced funding for a noncredit educational program, or it does not qualify for enhanced funding pursuant to section 55151, a noncredit educational program leading to a certificate may be established by the district but may not designate or refer to it as a certificate of completion or a certificate of competency in a recognized career field pursuant to section 55151.

(c) A certificate awarded to a student completing a noncredit educational program may not be referred to as a certificate of achievement.

(d) A description of each approved noncredit educational program shall be included in the college catalog.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 12-14-2011; operative 1-13-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 51).

3. Amendment filed 3-11-2020; operative 4-10-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 3. Approval of Other Courses > § 55160. Approval of Community Service Offerings.
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§ 55160. Approval of Community Service Offerings.

(a) Districts are authorized in accordance with the provisions of article 7 (commencing with section 78300) of chapter 2, part 48, division 7, of title 3 of the Education Code to approve and provide community service offerings pursuant to subdivision (d) section 55002. The approval of the Chancellor is not required for community service offerings.

(b) Community service offerings shall not be referred to as noncredit courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Repealer of section and new article 3 (sections 55160-55170) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 3. Approval of Other Courses > § 55170. Contract Courses.
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§ 55170. Contract Courses.

(a) Any course approved pursuant to section 55002 may be offered by a college through contract education pursuant to Education Code section 78021. Approval of such a contract course may be required by other state agencies, but approval by the Chancellor is not required unless the course is part of a credit educational program subject to approval pursuant to section 55130 or is a noncredit course subject to approval pursuant to article 2 of this subchapter.

(b) The approval of the Chancellor is not required for any contract except for vocational education contracts pursuant to subchapter 7.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8092, 70902 and Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 78020) of Chapter 1, Part 48, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 4. Approval of Colleges and Educational Centers > § 55180. Definitions.
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§ 55180. Definitions.

(a) College. As used in this division, “college” means a degree-granting institution intended to provide instruction through the second year of college, including but not limited, to one or more of the following categories:

(1) standard collegiate courses for transfer to institutions of higher education;

(2) career technical fields leading to employment; or

(3) general or liberal arts courses required for the institution to maintain its accreditation.

(b) Educational Center. As used in this division, “educational center” means a postsecondary operation established and administered by an existing college or district at a location away from the campus of the parent institution which satisfies the requirements of either subdivision (1) or (2) below:

(1) the center:

(A) is planned to continue for ten or more years;

(B) generates at least 500 full-time equivalent student (FTES) annually.

(C) has an on-site administrator;

(D) offers programs leading to certificates and/or degrees conferred by the parent institution; and

(E) has been approved by the Board of Governors pursuant to this article.

(2) the center was identified by the Chancellor's Office as of the 2006-07 fiscal year as a “grandparented center” which:

(A) operated prior to April 1974 and was recognized as an approved grandfathered center by the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) in its December 10, 1984, report to the Legislature;

(B) served at least 100 full-time equivalent student (FTES) as reported on the final attendance report for fiscal year 2005-06 or had an average annual FTES for the three prior fiscal years (2003-04 to 2005-06) of at least 100 FTES;

(C) operated continuously since 1974;

(D) was owned or controlled by the district through a lease agreement; and

(E) provided an appropriate level of administrative and student services, relative to its size, at the center.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 66700, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 55180-55184) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 91, No. 23.

2. Amendment filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 4. Approval of Colleges and Educational Centers > § 55181. Responsibilities.
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§ 55181. Responsibilities.

(a) The Chancellor shall maintain an inventory of all off campus programs and facilities in the community colleges. This inventory shall be updated annually, and shall be distributed to each community college district and the California Postsecondary Education Commission for use in planning activities.

(b) The Chancellor shall develop procedures to identify and review plans for new colleges and new educational centers within the district's Five-Year Academic and Capital Outlay Master Plans.

(c) Community college districts shall develop procedures to identify and review plans for new colleges and new educational centers as defined in this article. These proposals shall contain at least the following elements:

(1) Assessment of Needs and Preferences (section 55182),

(2) Identification of Objectives (section 55183), and

(3) Analysis of Alternative Delivery Systems (section 55184).

(d) The Chancellor shall review each proposed new college and new educational center and shall recommend approval or disapproval to the Board of Governors. The Chancellor's analysis of these proposals shall stress inter-district concerns and evaluation of the delivery system proposed.

(e) The Chancellor shall notify the community college district initiating the proposal and the California Postsecondary Education Commission of the findings and actions of the Board of Governors on the proposal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66700, 70901 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Section 66700, 81805, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55182. Assessment of Needs and Preferences.

Applications for approval of new colleges or centers shall do all of the following:

(a) describe the community area and characteristics of individuals to be served;

(b) provide projections of potential enrollment demand in the service area which demonstrate significant unmet need, taking into account plans of nearby secondary and postsecondary institutions;

(c) demonstrate significant community support and identify possible community opposition;

(d) identify preferences for community college programs and services on the part of individuals in the service area;

(e) insofar as possible, identify present and future labor market requirements for the proposed service area, a broader adjacent region, and the state; and

(f) if possible, reconcile projected labor market requirements and community program preferences.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 81810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-28-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 53).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 4. Approval of Colleges and Educational Centers > § 55183. Identification of Objectives.
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§ 55183. Identification of Objectives.

(a) Proposed college or educational center programs and services must be directed to the identified educational needs and preferences of the community to be served.

(b) Objectives of the proposed programs and services must be sufficiently specific that the district board may evaluate the success with which needs and preferences are met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 81810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-14-2006 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 7-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2006, No. 30).

2. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 4. Approval of Colleges and Educational Centers > § 55184. Analysis of Alternative Delivery Systems.
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§ 55184. Analysis of Alternative Delivery Systems.

(a) The proposed operation must be the most effective and equitable of feasible delivery system alternatives for providing intended programs and services.

(b) Criteria for selecting the proposed delivery system must include:

(1) accessibility of programs and services to individuals in the service area,

(2) content and quality of programs and services, and

(3) cost of programs and services.

(c) Depending on the delivery system proposed, alternatives for providing the proposed programs and services must include, but need not be limited to:

(1) increased utilization of existing district resources,

(2) forming a new college, educational center, and/or outreach locations, and

(3) use of media such as television, computer-assisted instruction or programmed learning packages. Alternative delivery systems considered must be adequately described, generally mutually exclusive, and limited to a manageable number to facilitate analysis and review.

(d) Proposed sources of funding for needed resources must be identified for both short and long-term operations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 81810, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 4. Approval of Colleges and Educational Centers > § 55185. Additional Criteria for Approval of Educational Centers.
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§ 55185. Additional Criteria for Approval of Educational Centers.

(a) In addition to satisfying the other requirements of this article, in order for a proposed center to be considered for state approval as an educational center after May 1, 2008, the needs assessment required by section 55182 must demonstrate that the proposed educational center meets at least one of the following criteria or those specified in subdivision (b):

(1) The proposed educational center will generate at least 500 full-time equivalent student (FTES) in the first full academic year of operation to be used for eligibility to become an educational center by replacing locations other than the main campus of an existing college that have generated at least 500 FTES as reported on the district's most recent final attendance reports.

(2) In service areas of proposed educational centers where locations other than an existing college are constrained by site limitations from providing the full range of instruction proposed for the educational center, as determined by standards set by the Chancellor, the proposed educational center must be able to generate at least 500 FTES in the first full academic year of operation that is used for eligibility to become an educational center based on both of the following:

(A) the total number of FTES currently reported for courses offered at locations other than the main campus of an existing college which reported FTES on the district's most recent final attendance report and are to be replaced by the proposed educational center; and

(B) the number of FTES the proposed educational center is projected to generate, based on a thorough analysis of current attendance practices, as a result of students residing in the proposed service area who currently attend courses offered at locations outside the proposed service area and would be expected to attend courses offered at the proposed educational center.

(b) If the service area of a proposed educational center has an exceptionally high rate of population growth, as determined by standards set by the Chancellor, the district may obtain conditional approval of the educational center by demonstrating that, by no later than the third consecutive full academic year of operation that is used for eligibility to become an educational center, the proposed center will be able to generate at least 500 FTES in a year. This conclusion must be based on a thorough analysis, which includes but is not limited to, a review of the facility development schedule, population trends and projected demand for the educational programs to be included in the proposed educational center. Once the district demonstrates that the educational center has generated at least 500 FTES as reported on the district's most recent final attendance report, then full state approval for the educational center may be granted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 66700, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 2. Approval by the Chancellor > Article 5. Approval of Educational Master Plans > § 55190. Review and Approval by Chancellor.
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§ 55190. Review and Approval by Chancellor.

(a) Upon request by the Chancellor, a community college district shall submit to the Chancellor a copy of its current educational master plan as adopted pursuant to section 55080.

(b) the Chancellor shall review each master plan as he or she considers appropriate. The Chancellor shall approve the plan and so notify the district or send a statement of deficiencies to the chief executive officer of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 55190) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55201. Policies for Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories on Recommended Preparation. [Repealed]
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§ 55201. Policies for Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories on Recommended Preparation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Amendment of subsection (e), new subsections (e)(1)-(e)(2)(B) and amendment of Note filed 2-9-98; operative 3-11-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 7).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55202. Course Quality Standards.
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§ 55202. Course Quality Standards.

The same standards of course quality shall be applied to any portion of a class conducted through distance education as are applied to in-person classes, in regard to the course quality judgment made pursuant to the requirements of section 55002, and in regard to any local course quality determination or review process. Determinations and judgments about the quality of distance education under the course quality standards shall be made with the full involvement of faculty in accordance with the provisions of subchapter 2 (commencing with section 53200) of chapter 2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

3. Amendment filed 2-15-2019; operative 3-17-2019. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55205. Definition and Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63A0C3834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 55205. Definition and Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 55205-55219) and section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26). For prior history of article 3 (section 55225), see Register 95, No. 20.

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55207. Course Quality Standards. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:03.187150+00:00
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§ 55207. Course Quality Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55209. Course Quality Determinations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63AD1F934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 55209. Course Quality Determinations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55210. Ongoing Responsibility of Districts.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63B02CD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:14.931861+00:00
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§ 55210. Ongoing Responsibility of Districts.

If a district offers one or more courses or course sections in which instruction is provided through distance education for at least 51 percent of the hours of instruction in the course or course section, the district shall:

(a) maintain records and report data through the Chancellor's Office Management Information System on the number of students and faculty participating in new courses or sections of established courses offered through distance education ;

(b) provide to the local governing board, no later than August 31st of each year, a report on all distance education activity;

(c) provide other information consistent with reporting guidelines developed by the Chancellor pursuant to section 409 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55211. Instructor Contact. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63B2C4E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:18.505297+00:00
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§ 55211. Instructor Contact. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55213. Separate Course Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63B535E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:22.136317+00:00
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§ 55213. Separate Course Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55215. Faculty Selection. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63B7A6E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:25.866533+00:00
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§ 55215. Faculty Selection. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55217. Number of Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63BA17E44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:29.533723+00:00
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§ 55217. Number of Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55219. Ongoing Responsibility of Districts. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63BCD7034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:33.158512+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55219. Ongoing Responsibility of Districts. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55200. Definition and Application.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE381D74056B511ED9336FE00FB183132
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:44:40.175704+00:00
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§ 55200. Definition and Application.

(a) “Distance education” means education that uses one or more of the technologies listed below to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor(s) and to support regular and substantive interaction between the students and instructor(s) either synchronously or asynchronously. Technologies that may be used to offer distance education include:

(1) The internet;

(2) One-way and two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communications devices;

(3) Audio conference; or

(4) Other media used in a course in conjunction with any of the technologies listed in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subdivision.

(b) The definition of “distance education” does not include correspondence courses.

(c) “Accessible” means a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally effective and equally integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use. The person with a disability must be able to obtain the information as fully, equally and independently as a person without a disability. Although this might not result in identical ease of use compared to that of persons without disabilities, it still must ensure equal opportunity to the educational benefits and opportunities afforded by the technology and equal treatment in the use of such technology.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12100 et seq.); section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 U.S.C. § 749d; title 29 United States Code section 794d; and title 34 Code of Federal Regulations section 600.2.

History

1. New article 2.5 and section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Editorial correction of Article heading (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer of article 2.2 and section, relocation and amendment of subchapter 3 from preceding section 55250 to precede section 55200 and new article 1 (sections 55200-55210) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-15-2019; operative 3-17-2019. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55204. Instructor Contact.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I252271C0698311ED9432FA58BC52C333
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:44:52.207476+00:00
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§ 55204. Instructor Contact.

In addition to the requirements of section 55002 and any locally established requirements applicable to all courses, district governing boards shall ensure that:

(a) Any portion of a course conducted through distance education includes regular and substantive interaction between the instructor(s) and students, (and among students, if described in the course outline of record or distance education addendum), either synchronously or asynchronously, through group or individual meetings, orientation and review sessions, supplemental seminar or study sessions, field trips, library workshops, telephone contact, voice mail, e-mail, or other activities.

(b) “Substantive interaction” means engaging students in teaching, learning, and assessment, consistent with the content under discussion, and also includes at least two of the following:

(1) Providing direct instruction;

(2) Assessing or providing feedback on a student's coursework;

(3) Providing information or responding to questions about the content of a course or competency;

(4) Facilitating a group discussion regarding the content of a course or competency; or

(5) Other instructional activities approved by the institution's or program's accrediting agency.

(c) Regular interaction between a student and instructor(s) is ensured by, prior to the student's completion of a course or competency:

(1) Providing the opportunity for substantive interactions with the student on a predictable and scheduled basis commensurate with the length of time and the amount of content in the course or competency; and

(2) Monitoring the student's academic engagement and success and ensuring that an instructor is responsible for promptly and proactively engaging in substantive interaction with the student when needed on the basis of such monitoring, or upon request by the student.

(d) Regular and substantive interaction is an academic and professional matter pursuant to sections 53200 et seq.

(e) For purposes of calculating instructional time in the context of asynchronous distance education, a week of instructional time is any week in which:

(1) The institution makes available the instructional materials, other resources, and instructor support necessary for academic engagement and completion of course objectives; and

(2) The institution expects enrolled students to perform educational activities demonstrating academic engagement during the week.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; and title 34 Code of Federal Regulations sections 600.2 and 668.3.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-15-2019; operative 3-17-2019. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-4-2022; operative 12-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55206. Separate Course Approval.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE27A796056B511ED9336FE00FB183132
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:44:59.575781+00:00
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§ 55206. Separate Course Approval.

(a) If any portion of the instruction in a new or existing course is to be provided through distance education, the course outline of record or an addendum to the official course outline of record shall address how course outcomes will be achieved in a distance education mode and how the portion of instruction delivered via distance education meets the requirement for regular and substantive interaction as specified in section 55204.

(b) The course design and all course materials must be accessible to every student, including students with disabilities. The distance education course outline of record or addendum shall be approved according to the district's adopted curriculum approval procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12100 et seq.); section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 U.S.C. § 749d; and title 34 Code of Federal Regulations section 600.2.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 2-15-2019; operative 3-17-2019. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 1. Distance Education > § 55208. Faculty Selection and Workload.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IE6ECC7A056B511ED8118D68F0A50B737
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:06.800198+00:00
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§ 55208. Faculty Selection and Workload.

(a) Instructors of course sections delivered via distance education are individuals responsible for delivering course content who meet the qualifications for instruction established by an institution's accrediting agency. Instructors shall be selected by the same procedures used to determine all instructional assignments. Instructors shall possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline into which the course's subject matter most appropriately falls, in accordance with article 2 (commencing with section 53410) of subchapter 4 of chapter 4, and with the list of discipline definitions and requirements adopted by the Board of Governors to implement that article, as such list may be amended from time to time.

(b) Instructors of distance education shall be prepared to teach in a distance education delivery method consistent with the requirements of this article, local district policies, and negotiated agreements.

(c) The number of students assigned to any one course section offered by distance education shall be determined by and be consistent with other district procedures related to faculty assignment. Procedures for determining the number of students assigned to a course section offered in whole or in part by distance education may include a review by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55002(a)(1).

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impinge upon or detract from any negotiations or negotiated agreements between exclusive representatives and district governing boards.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; and title 34 Code of Federal Regulations section 600.2.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. New subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 2-15-2019; operative 3-17-2019. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and amendment of Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 2. Excursions and Field Trips > § 55220. Excursions and Field Trips.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63C42A034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:36.454730+00:00
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§ 55220. Excursions and Field Trips.

(a) The governing board of a community college district may:

(1) Conduct field trips or excursions in connection with courses of instruction or instructionally-related social, educational, cultural, athletic, or band activities to and from places in the state, or any other state, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country for students enrolled in a college. A field trip or excursion to and from a foreign country may be permitted to familiarize students with the language, history, geography, natural sciences, and other studies relative to the district's course of study for the students.

(2) Engage instructors, supervisors, and other personnel who desire to contribute their services over and above the normal period for which they are employed by the district, if necessary, and provide equipment and supplies for the field trip or excursion.

(3) Transport students, instructors, supervisors or other personnel to and from places in the state, any other state, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country where the excursion or field trip is being conducted. Transportation may be provided by use of district equipment, by contracting with a transportation provider, or by arranging transportation by the use of other equipment. When district equipment is used, the governing board shall secure liability insurance, and if travel is to and from a foreign country, the liability insurance shall be secured from a carrier licensed to transact insurance business in the foreign country.

(4) Provide supervision of students involved in field trips or excursions by academic employees of the district.

(b) No student shall be prevented from taking a field trip or excursion which is integral to the completion of a course because of lack of sufficient funds. To this end the governing board shall coordinate efforts of community service groups to supply funds for students in need of them.

(c) No group shall be permitted to take a field trip or excursion which is integral to the completion of a course if any student who is a member of such an identifiable group will be excluded from participation in the field trip or excursion because of lack of sufficient funds. Nothing in this subdivision or subdivision (b) shall be construed to prevent a district from offering a study abroad course or program because a particular student or group of students is unable to participate in the course or program due to lack of funds.

(d) Expenses of students participating in a field trip or excursion authorized by this section may not be paid with public funds, except where:

(1) the expenditure is authorized pursuant to subdivision (a); or

(2) funds from a state or federal grant or categorical program are used consistent with the statutory, regulatory or contractual conditions applicable to the expenditure of such funds.

(e) For purposes of subdivision (d), funds of an auxiliary organization duly established pursuant to education Code section 72670 et seq. shall not be considered to be public funds.

(f) Expenses of instructors, chaperons, and other personnel participating in a field trip or excursion authorized by this section may be paid from district funds, and the district may pay from district funds all incidental expenses for the use of district equipment during a field trip or excursion authorized by this section.

(g) The attendance or participation of a student in a field trip or excursion authorized by this section may be claimed for apportionment to the extent that the field trip or excursion is part of a course. However, attendance claimed for apportionment as a result of a field trip or excursion shall be limited to the amount of attendance that would have accrued had the students not been engaged in the field trip or excursion. No more contact hours shall be generated by a field trip or excursion than if the class were held on campus.

(h) All persons making the field trip or excursion shall be deemed to have waived all claims against the district or the State of California for injury, accident, illness, or death occurring during or by reason of the field trip or excursion. All adults taking out-of-state field trips or excursions and all parents or guardians of minor students taking out-of-state field trips or excursions shall sign a statement waiving such claims.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 55220-55222) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 2. Excursions and Field Trips > § 55222. Provision of Medical or Hospital Service for Students.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63C981334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:39.849461+00:00
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§ 55222. Provision of Medical or Hospital Service for Students.

The governing board of any community college district conducting excursions or field trips pursuant to these regulations shall provide, or make available, medical or hospital service, or both, through nonprofit membership corporations defraying the cost of medical service or hospital service, or both, or through group, blanket or individual policies of accident insurance from an authorized insurer, for students of the district injured while participating in the excursions and field trips under the jurisdiction of, or sponsored or controlled by, the district or the authorities of any college of the district. The cost of the insurance or membership may be paid from the funds of the district, or by the insured student, or his or her parent or guardian.

The insurance may be purchased from, or the membership may be taken in, only companies or corporations that are authorized to do business in this state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55230. Purpose.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63CE3C234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:43.397888+00:00
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§ 55230. Purpose.

The provisions of this article should be read in conjunction with the provisions of sections 58051 and 58003.1 concerning attendance in approved courses and programs designed and conducted as independent study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer of subchapter 2 and section and new article 3 (sections 55230-55240) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35). For prior history of subchapter 2, see Register 93, No. 25.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55231. Establishment of Courses Outside of District. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63D149634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:47.425466+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55231. Establishment of Courses Outside of District. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55232. Academic Standards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63D456A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:50.975406+00:00
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§ 55232. Academic Standards.

Academic standards applicable to courses of independent study shall be the same as those applied to other credit or noncredit courses, as appropriate, at the college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55233. Contract with Federal Government to Provide Classes and Courses for Servicemen. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63D73CD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:54.719360+00:00
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§ 55233. Contract with Federal Government to Provide Classes and Courses for Servicemen. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55234. Student Progress.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63DA71234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:45:58.283522+00:00
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§ 55234. Student Progress.

Procedures for evaluation of student progress shall be in accordance with regulations established by the college. A report by an instructor on appropriate records bearing the student's name for purposes of state apportionment shall certify that adequate and proper progress toward accomplishment of the course objectives is being maintained by the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55235. Classes for Convalescents in a Hospital Maintained by a County or City in Another County. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63DDF3934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:01.646020+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55235. Classes for Convalescents in a Hospital Maintained by a County or City in Another County. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55236. Availability of Instructor.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63E212434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:05.107197+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55236. Availability of Instructor.

The college shall provide access to the instructor for the students enrolled in courses offered pursuant to this article at least equivalent to that commonly available to students enrolled in courses conducted by other instructional methods in addition to regularly scheduled office hours as practiced at that college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55238. Eligibility for State Funds.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63E546934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:08.662737+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55238. Eligibility for State Funds.

In order for attendance in a course of independent study to be eligible for state apportionment pursuant to the provisions of this article, the course must be reported as required by this article, and meet all other requirements of statute and regulation relative to eligibility for state apportionment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55240. Instruction.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63E965434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:12.407082+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55240. Instruction.

The instructor assigned to a course conducted pursuant to this article shall:

(a) Be qualified to provide service in that capacity during the period in which that service is rendered;

(b) Be responsible for the supervision, control, and evaluation of the course and the enrolled students;

(c) Provide orientation, guidance, and information regarding course content materials and services for each student as soon as possible subsequent to the student's official enrollment by the college; and

(d) Provide each student with the instructor's consultation schedule for the semester, quarter, or other prescribed term of the course. This schedule is to be included in the written record of student progress required by section 55234.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55241. Use of Federal Facilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63ECE7B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:15.958863+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55241. Use of Federal Facilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55242. Maintenance of College Outside District. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63EFCDE04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:20.283658+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55242. Maintenance of College Outside District. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55243. Classes Conducted at Airport or County Jail. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63F28D034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:24.011479+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55243. Classes Conducted at Airport or County Jail. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 3. Independent Study > § 55245. Public School or Nonprofit Organization Facilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I63F525134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:28.413189+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55245. Public School or Nonprofit Organization Facilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250.2. Laws or Rules Applicable to Minor Students in Work Experience. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I988F6F703A9111EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:36.566464+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250.2. Laws or Rules Applicable to Minor Students in Work Experience. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250.3. “Work Experience Education.” [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9A2CA4B03A9111EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:40.183473+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250.3. “Work Experience Education.” [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250.4. Funds for Work Experience Programs for Students with Developmental Disabilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9B9ED2503A9111EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:43.614879+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250.4. Funds for Work Experience Programs for Students with Developmental Disabilities. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250.5. Work-Experience Education Involving Apprenticeable Occupations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9D0C6C103A9111EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:47.276985+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250.5. Work-Experience Education Involving Apprenticeable Occupations. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250.6. Work Experience Outside of District. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9E88ABD03A9111EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:50.914295+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250.6. Work Experience Outside of District. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250.7. Wages and Workers' Compensation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA0007EC03A9111EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:54.725967+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250.7. Wages and Workers' Compensation. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55250. Purpose and Definition of Work Experience Education.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8BE8D3D03A8F11EEB1CEFB07C1783448
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:32.813102+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55250. Purpose and Definition of Work Experience Education.

(a) The purpose of work experience education is to provide students with an integrated instructional program that provides opportunities to connect academic curricula to applied experiential learning in the workplace. Work experience education should be substantive in nature, linked in a way relevant to a student's educational pathway, and contribute to demonstrable learning outcomes that have value towards a degree or certificate.

(b) Work experience education within the California Community Colleges involves student employment and/or internships selected, approved, and supervised by districts to provide meaningful work experiences related to the course of study, or specific career pathway training, combined with instruction in critical workplace skills. Work experience education may include paid or unpaid employment, full or part-time employment, and may be structured as separate credit or noncredit classes, or integrated as a component of a course. It should be integrated as part of a student's educational pathway allowing students to achieve both educational and occupational goals. It should also assist the student in developing career awareness, learning industry culture, competencies and norms, and developing professional networks in their desired field to support career mobility. Work experience education should provide economically disadvantaged students with opportunities to earn a wage while completing program requirements and earning academic credit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 2018, No. 14.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55251. District Responsibilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I77541EC03A8F11EE8283C1171D901FF3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:46:58.351663+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55251. District Responsibilities.

(a) Districts shall adopt policies or procedures governing work experience education offered within the district. The policies or procedures must address the following:

(1) the respective responsibilities of the college, faculty, the student, the employer, and any other cooperating individuals or agencies involved in providing work experience education;

(2) the types of work experience education offered by the district;

(3) how the district will:

(A) provide guidance services for students during enrollment in work experience education;

(B) assign sufficient instructional or other personnel to direct the program and provide other required district services;

(C) assess student progress in work experience education through written, measurable learning objectives and outcomes;

(D) ensure planned opportunities for students to discuss their educational growth with the appropriate college and employer representatives at regular intervals within each term;

(E) assign grades or other evaluative symbols to mark student achievement in work experience education courses, and award units of credit, when applicable;

(F) analyze disaggregated work experience enrollment, persistence, and course success data related to certificate, degree and transfer attainment (disaggregations including, but not limited to, student race/ethnicity, income status, gender, and accessibility status for credit & noncredit work experience);

(G) ensure adequate clerical and instructional services are available to facilitate the program; and

(H) ensure equitable access to work experience opportunities for underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

(b) Districts shall identify appropriate public or private employers to partner with in providing work experience education opportunities to students.

(c) Districts may subsidize student work experience education provided by public employers, or by private employers for the employment of students with disabilities. Any appropriate fund source may be used for such subsidies, which shall be calculated not to exceed a reasonable estimate of the net costs of providing the work experience education opportunity, and shall not be used to inflate an employer's usual compensation rate for work experience employees. Districts may provide workers' compensation insurance for students employed in unpaid work experience education.

(d) District governing boards may authorize work experience education programs and opportunities outside district boundaries.

(e) Districts shall provide sufficient administrative support, including classified and instructional personnel, for initiating and maintaining relationships with work experience employers, coordinating programs, and supervising students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 2018, No. 14.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55252. Work Experience Education Documentation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I757685203A8F11EE8283C1171D901FF3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:02.047499+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55252. Work Experience Education Documentation.

(a) Districts shall enter a work experience employer agreement with each participating employer prior to any student beginning their work experience. Such agreements shall document the following:

(1) the respective supervisory obligations of the district and the employer with respect to work experience students placed at the employer's site;

(2) arrangements for the payment of student workers' compensation coverage, which must be covered by employers of paid work experience student employees, but is subject to negotiation with respect to unpaid work experience student employees;

(3) the employer's acknowledgement of the purposes of this article, and the district's work experience education policies or procedures, and agreement to support their purposes;

(4) the employer's intent to provide a continuous work experience during the enrollment term of each work experience student, and validate all student hours worked;

(5) the employer's agreement to provide adequate facilities, equipment, and materials at the work experience site to achieve the learning objectives;

(6) that work-experience education involving apprenticeable occupations with division 3, chapter 4 of the Labor Code (sections 3070 through 3100), and with any applicable rules, regulations, and standards adopted by the California Apprenticeship Council;

(7) the employer's agreement that all work experience employment shall be free from discrimination and harassment based race, sex, disability and other forms of bias, and that the employer will afford all persons in the workplace, regardless of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in Penal Code, section 422, subdivision (a), equal rights and opportunities;

(8) that work experience education shall be conducted in compliance with the requirements of this article, and that all state and federal laws applicable to the employment of minors apply to work experience education courses; and

(9) any other matters deemed appropriate by the district.

(b) The appropriate college representative, the employer, and the student shall sign a learning agreement. The learning agreement shall document the following:

(1) the work experience education student's individual educational objectives aligned with the course outline of record;

(2) the hours of work and a clear explanation of the student's work experience job duties;

(3) the responsible supervisors at the college and the employment site;

(4) a commitment from the employer and the college that students will receive regular and substantive feedback, and written evaluations of their progress toward meeting their learning objectives; and

(5) any other matters deemed appropriate by the district.

(c) work experience students who are self-employed must identify an individual to serve as a work experience advisor, subject to approval of the district. This individual shall assist the student to identify work experience learning objectives, and sign the learning agreement described in subdivision (b) in place of the employer, which may be modified as appropriate to the self-employment arrangement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 2007, No. 35.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55253. College Credit, Attendance Accounting, Course Repetition.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I416385C03A9A11EEA5F7A50B738D6E46
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:05.900560+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55253. College Credit, Attendance Accounting, Course Repetition.

(a) Units of credit for work experience education shall be calculated as follows:

(1) work experience education offered as a credit course: one semester unit of credit will be awarded for every 54 hours of work experience, or one quarter unit for every 33 hours of work experience, or the equivalent locally determined minimum threshold for awarding one unit of credit as codified in local board policy or procedure. Units of credit may be awarded in increments of .5 units; and

(2) work experience education integrated as a component of a course: units of credit will follow standards for credit hour calculations in section 55002.5 for all activity, lab, or other instructional course components. Units of credit for the work experience component shall be calculated according to the formula in subparagraph (1).

(b) Work experience education courses apply the attendance accounting procedure described in subdivision (f), of section 58003.1, in calculating FTES.

(c) A maximum of fourteen semester credit hours or twenty-one quarter credit hours may be earned during one enrollment period in work experience education. Students may repeat a work experience education course subject to section 55040.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 9-29-78; designated effective 1-2-79 (Register 78, No. 39).

4. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

6. Editorial correction of History 5 (Register 95, No. 20).

7. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

8. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

9. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) filed 11-24-2009; operative 12-24-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 49).

10. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-22-2015; operative 5-22-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17).

11. Amendment of section heading and repealer and new section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55254. Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I82D3FF903A8F11EE8283C1171D901FF3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:09.875639+00:00
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§ 55254. Records.

Districts shall retain as student records the following documents for each work experience education student:

(a) learning agreements establishing hours that will be worked;

(b) statements verifying hours worked;

(c) records of consultation with the employer;

(d) records of faculty consultation;

(e) evaluation of student achievement of learning objectives by instructor;

(f) the work permit for minor students; and

(g) records of the final grade.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 76220, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 76210 and 78249, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 2008, No. 21.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55255. District Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6724D0903A9811EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:13.508239+00:00
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§ 55255. District Services. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 9-29-78; designated effective 1-2-79 (Register 78, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 4-30-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 20).

6. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 1-12-98; operative 2-11-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 3).

7. Amendment of subsection (b) and new subsection (c) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

8. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55256.5. Work Experience Credit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6A4B8C003A9811EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:21.592424+00:00
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§ 55256.5. Work Experience Credit. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. New section filed 9-29-78; designated effective 1-2-79 (Register 78, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 20).

5. New subsection (c)(3) filed 3-20-2018; operative 4-19-2018. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2018, No. 14).

6. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55256. Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68C624803A9811EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:17.334638+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55256. Records. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 9-29-78; designated effective 1-2-79 (Register 78, No. 39).

3. New subsection (a)(4) filed 9-29-78; designated effective 7-1-80 (Register 78, No. 39).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

5. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

6. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

7. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 95, No. 20).

8. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

9. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 4. Work Experience Education > § 55257. Job Learning Stations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6BC952603A9811EE82A3D7CE5104B90F
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:25.714138+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55257. Job Learning Stations. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 9-29-78; designated effective 1-2-79 (Register 78, No. 39).

3. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 20).

6. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

7. Repealer filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55260. Correspondence Education Definition and Application.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I644B34534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:29.483858+00:00
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§ 55260. Correspondence Education Definition and Application.

Correspondence Education means education provided through one or more courses by a community college or district under which the college or district provides instructional materials, by mail or electronic transmission, including examinations on the materials, to students who are separated from the instructor. Interaction between the instructor and student is limited due to separation, is not regular and substantive, and is primarily initiated by the student. Correspondence courses are typically self-paced, although a regular cycle of assignment submissions and delivery of feedback should be established for facilitated learning. If a course is part correspondence and part residential training, it is considered a correspondence course. Correspondence education is not distance education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 55260-55266) and section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55261. Correspondence Education Course Quality Standards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I644D7E414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:33.253509+00:00
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§ 55261. Correspondence Education Course Quality Standards.

The same standards of course quality shall be applied to any portion of a class conducted through correspondence education as are applied to in-person classes, in regard to the course quality judgment made pursuant to the requirements of section 55002, and in regard to any local course quality determination or review process. The requirements of section 55002 and subchapter 2 of chapter 4 apply to the development of correspondence courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55262. Correspondence Education Instructor Contact.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I644FC8334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:37.261610+00:00
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§ 55262. Correspondence Education Instructor Contact.

In addition to the requirements of section 55002 and any locally established requirements applicable to all courses, district governing boards shall ensure that:

(a) Any portion of a course conducted through correspondence education should be established through a cycle of assignment submissions and comprehensive, responsive feedback as determined by local policy. A student's enrollment in a correspondence course in no way diminishes the instructor(s) responsibility to ensure that each student receives ongoing support toward making meaningful academic progress. Students participating in courses conducted through correspondence education shall also have access to student support services, including counseling, library services and research assistance, and tutoring or learning support, via mail, email, telephone, or in-person dependent on local practice. Determinations and judgments about the quality of correspondence education under the course quality standards shall be made with the full involvement of faculty in accordance with the provisions of section 53203.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55263. Correspondence Education Separate Course Approval.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I645287534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:40.728539+00:00
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§ 55263. Correspondence Education Separate Course Approval.

(a) If any portion of the instruction in a new or existing course is to be provided through correspondence education, an addendum to the official course outline of record shall be required. In addition to addressing how course outcomes will be achieved in a correspondence education mode, the addendum shall at a minimum specify how the portion of instruction delivered via correspondence education:

(1) Documents and facilitates the progression of learning as referenced in section 55262(a); and

(2) Meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) and section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 U.S.C. § 749d).

(b) The addendum shall be separately approved according to the district's adopted curriculum approval procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; Title 29, United States Code section 794d; and Title 42, United States Code sections 12100, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12131, 12132, 12133 and 12134.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55264. Correspondence Education Faculty Selection and Workload.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64556D834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:44.379602+00:00
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§ 55264. Correspondence Education Faculty Selection and Workload.

(a) Instructors of course sections delivered via correspondence education shall be selected by the same procedures used to determine all instructional assignments. Instructors shall possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline into which the course's subject matter most appropriately falls, in accordance with article 2 (commencing with section 53410) of subchapter 4 of chapter 4, and with the list of discipline definitions and requirements adopted by the Board of Governors to implement that article, as such list may be amended from time to time.

(b) Instructors of correspondence education shall be prepared to teach in a correspondence education delivery method consistent with local district policies and negotiated agreements.

(c) The number of students assigned to any one course section offered by correspondence education shall be determined by and be consistent with other district procedures related to faculty assignment. Procedures for determining the number of students assigned to a course section offered in whole or in part by correspondence education may include a review by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55002(a)(1). When calculating the number of correspondence students, a student is considered “enrolled in correspondence courses” if correspondence courses constitute 50 percent or more of the courses in which the student is enrolled during an award year.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impinge upon or detract from any negotiations or negotiated agreements between exclusive representatives and district governing boards.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55265. Correspondence Education Reporting.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6457DE844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:48.123709+00:00
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§ 55265. Correspondence Education Reporting.

Record and report data on the number of students and faculty participating in new courses or sections of established courses offered through correspondence education through the Chancellor's Office Management Information System.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 5. Correspondence Education > § 55266. Determination of Full-Time Status for Correspondence Students.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I645B12D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:47:55.550334+00:00
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§ 55266. Determination of Full-Time Status for Correspondence Students.

(a) In order for a correspondence student to be considered a full-time student, at least one-half of the student's coursework shall be made up of non-correspondence coursework, meeting one-half of the institution's requirement for full-time students, pursuant to the following parameters:

(1) For a program that measures progress in credit hours and uses standard terms (semesters, trimesters, or quarters), 12 semester hours or 12 quarter hours per academic term.

(2) For a program that measures progress in credit hours and does not use terms, 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours over the weeks of instructional time in the academic year, or the prorated equivalent if the program is less than one academic year.

(3) For a program that measures progress in credit hours and uses nonstandard-terms (terms other than semesters, trimesters, or quarters) the number of credits determined by

(A) Dividing the number of weeks of instructional time in the term by the number of weeks of instructional time in the program's academic year; and

(B) Multiplying the fraction determined under paragraph (3)(A) of this definition by the number of credit hours in the program's academic year.

(4) For a program that measures progress in clock hours, 24 clock hours per week.

(A) A “clock hour” for correspondence education purposes is defined as sixty (60) minutes of preparation in a correspondence course.

(5) A series of courses or seminars that equals 12 semester hours or 12 quarter hours in a maximum of 18 weeks.

(6) The work portion of a cooperative education program in which the amount of work performed is equivalent to the academic workload of a full-time student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 6. Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education > § 55270.1. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I1CBD6C20B1D111ECB0EBBCB8C7078B8C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:48:03.289144+00:00
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§ 55270.1. Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) An “assessment” in direct assessment competency-based education is a means for determining either a student's progress towards mastery or a student's demonstration of mastery of competencies. A “formative assessment” measures student progress; a “summative assessment” measures mastery of a competency. Formative assessments include, but are not limited to, quizzes or drafts of a project or writing assignment such as outlines or rough drafts. Summative assessments include, but are not limited to, final examinations, presentations, portfolios, and reports.

(b) “Competencies” are the integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in complex ways that require multiple elements of learning. Competencies represent the acquisition of knowledge, skills, abilities and intellectual behaviors that reflect the balancing of theory and application present in a demonstration of mastery.

(c) “Competency-Based Education Program Map” means a description of the direct assessment competency-based education program and shall specify all elements defined in this article.

(d) “Direct assessment competency-based education” in the California community colleges is an intentional outcomes-based and equity-minded approach to earning a college degree in which the expectations of learning are held constant, but time is variable through a flexible, self-paced, high-touch and innovative learning practice.

(e) “Direct assessment program” has the same meaning as in Title 34, Section 668.10, of the Code of Federal Regulations, and is a program that, in lieu of credit or clock hours as the measure of student learning, utilizes direct assessment of student learning, or recognizes the direct assessment of student learning by others. The assessment must be consistent with the accreditation of the institution or program utilizing the results of the assessment.

(f) “Direct assessment of student learning” has the same meaning as in Title 34, Section 668.10, of the Code of Federal Regulations, and means a measure of a student's knowledge, skills, and abilities designed to provide evidence of the student's proficiency in the relevant subject area.

(g) “Disproportionately Impacted” in broad terms is a condition where access to key resources and supports or academic success may be hampered by inequitable practices, policies, and approaches to student support or instructional practices affecting a specific group. For the purpose of targeted outreach and evaluation for direct assessment competency-based education, disproportionate impact is when the percentage of persons from a particular racial, ethnic, gender. age, or disability group has educational attainment and outcomes significantly different from the representation of that group in the student population, and that discrepancy is not justified by empirical evidence.

(h) “Equity” is the condition under which individuals are provided the resources they need to have access to the same opportunities as the general population. Equity accounts for systematic inequalities, meaning the distribution of resources provides more for those who need it most. Conversely, equality indicates uniformity where everything is evenly distributed among people.

(i) “Mastery” means a student has mastered the competency by meeting or exceeding the minimum requirement of 80 percent or higher on the summative assessment.

(j) “Module” means a curriculum framework for the delivery of learning and assessments tied to measurable competencies leading to mastery. Modules are organized, bundled, and sequenced within a program. A program is “offered in modules” if the program uses a standard term or nonstandard-term academic calendar, is not a subscription-based program, and a course or courses in the program do not span the entire length of the period of enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; and Section 668.10 of Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 6. Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education > § 55270.2. Approval of Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education Programs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I243DE4C0B1D111ECB0EBBCB8C7078B8C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:48:07.413948+00:00
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§ 55270.2. Approval of Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education Programs.

(a) All direct assessment competency-based education programs must obtain the Chancellor's approval prior to a district claiming state apportionment, pursuant to this section and the Chancellor's Office Program and Course Approval Handbook prepared, distributed, and maintained by the Chancellor consistent with section 55000.5(a).

(b) To obtain approval of a direct assessment competency-based program, the college must submit to the Chancellor a Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education Program Map. The program map shall include the following components:

(1) The name of the proposed program.

(2) The catalog description of the proposed program.

(3) A list of all modules to be included in the program, related competencies, and credit hour equivalencies, as referenced in section 55270.7, inclusive of documentation verifying use of the Chancellor's Office approved methodology to determine the number of credit or clock hours to which the program is equivalent, consistent with accrediting agency requirements.

(4) A description of each module within a program that includes the discipline, subdiscipline, competency outcome statements, competency description, learning objectives, topics of study, learning activities, method for substantive faculty interaction, and documentation of the method of assessment including any formative assessment assignments and summative assessment rubrics.

(5) A description of faculty and staff roles and responsibilities.

(6) The methodology used to develop competencies.

(7) The educational outcomes and specific objectives of the proposed program.

(8) An explanation of how the program is appropriate to the objectives and conditions of community college education in California and how it is consistent and aligns with system-wide goals.

(9) The need for and availability of the following resources shall be determined in relation to the proposed program:

(A) Adequate or proposed financial support, including a description of how student's eligible for Title IV HEA program funds has been excluded from consideration when based on prior learning;

(B) Qualified faculty consistent with the published disciplines list;

(C) Library and media center resources; and

(D) Access to technology and low- to no-cost digital content.

(10) An explanation of how student support services will be adapted and integrated within competencies and modules to be delivered in-person or online.

(11) An outreach strategy that demonstrates a commitment to enroll historically underserved and minoritized students, particularly those identified in the college or districts' Student Equity Plan as being disproportionately impacted pursuant to Education Code Section 78220.

(12) An evaluation plan which includes review, assessment, and evaluation of the outreach strategy required in subparagraph (11), and of student outcomes that focuses on closing historical equity gaps.

(13) A professional development plan for faculty and staff designed to foster effective implementation of competency-based education, in accordance with equity-oriented and culturally responsive principles and practices determined in consultation with equity practitioners; and

(14) All documentation submitted to the institutional accrediting agency, and to the US Department of Education in accordance with Section 668.10 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (where applicable).

(c) The Chancellor's approval of a direct assessment competency-based education program is effective until the program or implementation of the program is discontinued or modified in any substantial way in accordance with Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 602.22. The Chancellor's Office may evaluate a direct assessment competency-based educational program, after its approval, on the basis of the program map components listed in this section. If, on the basis of such an evaluation, the Chancellor determines that a direct assessment competency-based education program should no longer be offered, the Chancellor may terminate the approval and determine the effective date of termination.

(d) The Chancellor shall provide guidance on the process and timeline for approval of direct assessment competency-based education programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78220, Education Code; and Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 602.22 and 668.10.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 6. Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education > § 55270.3. Modality.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I229257A0B1D111ECBB6BA5D59DF298F8
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§ 55270.3. Modality.

The educational modality for the delivery of direct assessment competency-based education programs shall consist of fully or partially online modules. All modules developed for direct assessment competency-based education programs are subject to the general requirements of this chapter as well as the specific requirements of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 3. Alternative Instructional Methodologies > Article 6. Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education > § 55270.4. General Academic Standards and Module Approval.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2039E8B0B1D111ECB0EBBCB8C7078B8C
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:48:15.253356+00:00
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§ 55270.4. General Academic Standards and Module Approval.

(a) Direct assessment competency-based education modules are a set of degree-applicable credit modules which have been designated as appropriate to the associate degree in accordance with the requirements of section 55062. Academic standards for modules of direct assessment competency-based education programs shall meet the criteria specified below:

(1) Curriculum Committee. The college and/or district curriculum committee recommending a module shall be established by the mutual agreement of the college or district administration and the academic senate. The committee shall be either a committee of the academic senate or a committee that includes faculty and is otherwise comprised in a way that is mutually agreeable to the college and/or district administration and the academic senate.

(2) Modules are created and adopted as part of a direct assessment competency-based education program and shall meet the following standards:

(A) Grading Policy. The modules shall provide for measurement of student performance in terms of the stated module outcomes and culminate in a formal, permanently-recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55270.8. The grade is based on demonstrated mastery in the subject matter through successful completion of a summative assessment.

(B) Units. The modules shall grant units of credit in a manner consistent with the provisions of section 55270.12. The competency-based education program map shall record the number of units and credit hour equivalencies for direct assessment competency-based education modules.

(C) Intensity. The modules shall treat subject matter in a way that requires students to regularly engage with the instructional materials.

(D) Difficulty. The modules shall require an attainment of outcomes in the areas of critical thinking, and the understanding and application of concepts determined by the curriculum committee to be college-level.

(E) Level. The modules shall require learning skills and a vocabulary determined by the curriculum committee to be college-level.

(3) Conduct of Module. Each module shall be taught by a qualified instructor in accordance with a set of objectives and with other specifications defined in the competency-based education program map.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.5. Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education Faculty Selection and Workload.

(a) Instructors of direct assessment competency-based education programs and modules shall be selected by the same procedures used to determine all instructional assignments. Instructors shall possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline into which the module's subject matter most appropriately falls, in accordance with article 2 (commencing with section 53410), of subchapter 4, of chapter 4, and with the list of discipline definitions and requirements found in section 53407, as such list may be amended from time to time.

(b) Instructors of direct assessment competency-based education programs and modules, for which any portion of the module is offered fully or partially online, shall be prepared to teach in a distance education modality pursuant to section 55208 consistent with district policies.

(c) The district governing board shall adopt faculty workload policies for the number of students assigned to a module within a direct assessment competency-based education program. District policies should allow for:

(1) Flexible class sizes as they differ from credit hour programs;

(2) Faculty assignment within the program in lieu of, or in addition to, instruction; and

(3) Flexible faculty scheduling across and within terms.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.6. Instructor Contact.

(a) Instructors in direct assessment competency-based education programs shall be at least as available for student-initiated contact as are instructors in courses conducted by other instructional methods in addition to instructor-initiated contact.

(b) District governing boards shall ensure that all district policies governing direct assessment competency-based education programs provide that any portion of a direct assessment competency-based education module conducted through distance education includes regular and substantive interaction between instructor and students.

(c) Regular and substantive interaction in a direct assessment competency-based education program between instructors and students entails providing the opportunity for substantive interactions with the student on a predictable and regular basis commensurate with the length of time and the amount of content in the course or competency; and monitoring the student's academic engagement and success and ensuring that an instructor is responsible for promptly and proactively engaging in substantive interaction with the student when needed on the basis of such monitoring, or upon request by the student. Substantive interaction is engaging students in teaching, learning, and assessment, consistent with the content under discussion which should include providing direct instruction; assessing or providing feedback on a student's coursework, formative and summative assessments; providing information or responding to questions about the content of a course or competency; facilitating a group discussion regarding the content of a course or competency; or other instructional activities approved by the institution's accrediting agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.7. Program Development, Instruction, and Student Support.

(a) Direct assessment competency-based education faculty shall be responsible for program design and curriculum development, instruction, and integrating student success support. In performing these functions, faculty shall adopt an equity mindset aimed at reducing bias and stereotypical assumptions in their design, delivery, and implementation of direct assessment competency-based education. Direct assessment competency-based education program faculty shall take on the following functions:

(1) creating and redesigning instructional content that is culturally responsive;

(2) identifying and designing formative and summative assessments consistent with the federal definition of student learning assessments that are designed to measure a student's knowledge, skills, abilities and proficiency in the relevant subject area. The assessment must be consistent with accrediting agency requirements. The Program and Course Approval Handbook, required by section 55000.5, shall include a description of allowable summative and formative assessments.

(3) aligning competencies to the outcomes of the direct assessment competency-based education program;

(4) writing competency outcome statements and objectives;

(5) scaffolding and sequencing competencies for program completion;

(6) utilizing chancellor's office approved methodology to determine the number of credit or clock hours to which the program is equivalent consistent with the accrediting agency requirements;

(7) providing content expertise to determine an appropriate pedagogical approach for the direct assessment competency-based education program;

(8) aligning learning activities, resources, and content to competencies and learning outcomes within a module; and

(9) providing content expertise for individualized adaptive learning.

(b) Provision of culturally responsive instructional content designed by faculty and tracking student progress towards mastery of competencies which can include the following activities:

(1) guiding students through the sequence of competencies;

(2) utilizing technology-based instructional tools to facilitate the varied learning needs of diverse students with differing academic and career goals;

(3) being responsible for helping students achieve mastery of competencies through a student-focused program delivery strategy that integrates competencies and scaffolds learning throughout the program;

(4) providing customized instruction as needed to help the student achieve mastery; and

(5) facilitating student-to-student interaction.

(c) Facilitation of student support services embedded within the module design in coordination with student support classified staff.

(d) The duties and functions outlined in this article may be distributed among competency-based education faculty to meet student needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.8. Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average.

(a) Direct assessment competency-based education modules shall adhere to the following evaluative symbols:

Symbol	Definition
	
M	Mastery - obtaining at minimum 80 percent on the summative assessment
	
M+	Mastery with Distinction - obtaining at minimum 90 percent on the summative assessment

(b) Community college districts may authorize the use, under the provisions specified below, of only the following non-evaluative symbols, in addition to those outlined in section 55023, subdivision (e):

Symbol	Definition
	
PW	Progress Withdrawal - demonstration of mastery not met after the maximum number of summative assessments attempted

(c) To determine grade point average, community college districts shall adhere to the following grade equivalency standards:

(1) Mastery shall be denoted as a range of excellence.

(2) An evaluative symbol of M will be translated into a letter grade of “B” with a grade point of 3.0.

(3) An evaluative symbol of M+ will be translated into a letter grade of “A” with a grade point of 4.0.

(d) Community college districts shall adopt the credit hour equivalency methodology outlined in section 55270.12 of this article for the purpose of calculating grade point average.

(e) Community college districts shall provide students in direct assessment competency-based education programs with dual transcripts, as described below.

(1) The competency-based transcript shall use the evaluative and non-evaluative symbols described in subdivisions (a) and (b).

(2) The credit-hour equivalency transcript shall use the methodology outlined in subdivision (c) to translate competencies into the traditional credit-hour units to calculate grade point average.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.9. Repetition.

(a) The district policy on module repetition adopted pursuant to section 55040 may permit a student to repeat a direct assessment competency-based education module consistent with course repetition guidelines established in section 58161. Attendance of a student repeating a direct assessment competency-based education module pursuant to this subdivision may be claimed for state apportionment.

(b) The district policy on summative assessment repetition adopted pursuant to section 55040 may permit a student to attempt a summative assessment a maximum of three times before assigning a student the non-evaluative symbol “PW” pursuant to sections 55270.8. The district policy shall establish guidelines for when a student can repeat modules for which the non-evaluative symbol “PW” is assigned.

(1) A student is not considered to have withdrawn if the student successfully completes:

(A) One module that includes 49 percent or more of the number of days in the payment period, excluding scheduled breaks of five or more consecutive days and all days between modules;

(B) A combination of modules that when combined contain 49 percent or more of the number of days in the payment period, excluding scheduled breaks of five or more consecutive days and all days between modules; or

(C) Coursework equal to or greater than the coursework required for the institution's definition of a half-time student under the US Department of Education, Section 668.2 for the payment period;

(2) For a payment period or period of enrollment in which courses in the program are offered in modules:

(A) A student is not considered to have withdrawn if the institution obtains written confirmation from the student at the time that would have been a withdrawal of the date that he or she will attend a module that begins later in the same payment period or period of enrollment; and

(B) For standard and nonstandard-term programs, excluding subscription-based programs, that module begins no later than 45 calendar days after the end of the module the student ceased attending;

(3) For a non-term program, a student is not considered to have withdrawn if the institution obtains written confirmation from the student at the time that would have been a withdrawal of the date that he or she will resume attendance, and that date is no later than 60 calendar days after the student ceased attendance.

(c) District policy shall include guidelines for redirecting students to credit-hour programs when satisfactory academic progress within the direct assessment competency-based education program is not achieved. The district policy should be non-punitive and allow students to transfer credits earned.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; and Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations. Section 668.2.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.10. District Evaluation Plans.

(a) The district evaluation plan for direct assessment competency-based education programs shall include, at minimum:

(1) An assessment of the effectiveness of direct assessment competency-based education programs and a plan for continuous improvement based on college procedures. To remediate disparities and inequalities in educational experiences and subsequent outcomes for minoritized students, evaluation plans shall be based on an equity framework and shall include a plan to collect and disaggregate data by race and ethnicity for student access and outcomes.

(2) A review, assessment, and evaluation of outreach strategies for historically underserved and minoritized students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.11. Academic Calendar.

(a) A community college district will determine the academic calendar for direct assessment competency-based education programs which must, at a minimum, provide students with sufficient flexibility to demonstrate mastery of competencies at their own pace. An academic calendar may utilize the following schedule configurations:

(1) Standard term. A standard term is a semester, trimester, or quarter where all classes are scheduled to commence and conclude within a set time frame. Districts who wish to use a standard term for direct assessment competency-based education programs must design modules to be completed within a term.

(2) Nonstandard term. A nonstandard term is not a semester, trimester, or quarter. Nonstandard terms have a fixed start and end date for modules, but the terms may be unequal in length.

(3) Nonterm. A nonterm schedule configuration does not commence or conclude within a term and module start and end periods may overlap.

(b) The community college district shall consult with the college or district academic senate in accordance with section 53203, and determine the appropriate time span for completing direct assessment competency-based education modules. District polices shall adhere to the following requirements:

(1) A student may progress through the competency-based education module at their own pace;

(2) Modules will remain open until the student demonstrates mastery, until the student has exhausted the number of attempts pursuant to Section 55270.9, or until the end of the designated term as determined by the college, whichever comes first.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.12. Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education Credit Equivalency.

(a) In adherence with the federal definition for credit hour in Title 34, Section 600.2, of the Code of Federal Regulations, a credit hour is an amount of student work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than the standard used for credit instruction.

(b) The determination of credit hours awarded for a competency-based education module is a curricular matter that includes consideration and review of the following:

(1) The level of learning;

(2) The types of educational activities;

(3) The formative assessments;

(4) The complexity and rigor of the summative assessment; and

(5) Alignment to existing credit courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901. Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code; and Title 34. Section 600.2, Code of Federal Regulations.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270.13. Eligibility for State Apportionment.

In order for attendance in a module of direct assessment competency-based education to be eligible for state apportionment pursuant to the provisions of this article, the module must be reported as required by this article, and meet all other requirements of statute and regulation relative to eligibility for state apportionment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55270. Scope and Intent.

The purpose of this article is to support the implementation of direct assessment competency-based education programs to better serve the diversity of California community college students, ensure access to educational pathways and opportunities for academic and career success, and to achieve more equitable student outcomes. The intent of this article is to ensure program quality and to provide learning opportunities that are meaningful and authentic, particularly for students from minoritized communities, and those identified by the college as being disproportionately impacted pursuant to Education Code, Section 78220.

The goal of this form of competency-based education is to empower students in their learning journey by providing a personalized, flexible, adaptive, and culturally responsive curriculum with which students can engage. Competency-based education allows students to demonstrate mastery of learning and the achievement of competencies at their own pace, aided by customized instructional and support services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 (sections 55270-55270.13) and section filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

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§ 55300. Classes, Property and Buildings Outside of District.

The governing board of a community college district may conduct community college classes and acquire the necessary property and erect the necessary buildings therefore, outside of the boundaries of the district if all of the following conditions exist:

(a) The proposed location is within the state.

(b) The activities, trades, businesses, or work to be carried on at the proposed location is such as to offer educational opportunities to students who are residents of the district in the subject or all of the subjects proposed to be taught at that location, and facilities for such instruction are not available either at the location of the principal buildings of the community college, or elsewhere within the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of chapter 4 (sections 55300-55344, not consecutive) and new chapter 4 (articles 1-5; sections 55300-55360, not consecutive) filed 12-18-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 51). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 45 and 71, No. 9.

2. Amendment filed 11-15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46).

3. Amendment of chapter 4 heading, repealer of article 1 heading, and amendment of section 55300 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. New article heading filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

6. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 20).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

8. Repealer of subchapter 4, article 1 and section and new subchapter 4 (sections 55300-55311) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35). For prior history of subchapter 4, article 2, sections 55370-55380, see Register 2002, No. 26.

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§ 55301. Establishment of Courses Outside of District.

The governing board of a community college district may establish courses outside the district primarily for students who are nonresidents of the district, providing one of the following conditions is fulfilled:

(a) The governing board of a high school district in territory that is not included in any community college district requests that community college courses be offered in the high school district.

(b) The governing board of a high school district requests that community college courses be offered in the high school district in accordance with other applicable provisions of law and either:

(1) the community college district where the high school district is located chooses not to offer such courses; or

(2) the courses will be offered only to pupils of the high school and will not be claimed for apportionment by the community college district.

(c) Another community college district requests that community college courses be offered in its territory.

Nothing in this section or any other provision of this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit districts from establishing study abroad programs as described in Education Code section 66015.7 for students who are district residents or students who are not residents of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55302. Use of Facilities Outside of District.

The governing board of a community college district may conduct community college classes for students who are residents of the district and utilize existing facilities necessary therefor outside of the boundaries of the district if the district is unable to construct adequate facilities within the district because of the failure of the electors of the district to authorize the issuance of bonds for such purpose at an election held for such purpose and if the district is unable to obtain adequate facilities within the district with the funds available to the district for such purpose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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§ 55303. Contract with Federal Government to Provide Classes and Courses for Servicemen.

The governing board of a community college district may enter into a contract on a full-cost basis with the federal government or any agency of the federal government to provide community college courses and classes to persons in the military service of the United States at any military camp, post, installation, base, vessel, or location, whether within or outside the district or the state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55304. Classes in a Nursing Program; Insurance.

The governing board of any community college district offering a nursing program, or related program in the healing arts, either in regular graded classes or in classes for adults, may maintain classes in such a program at hospitals located within or without the district for the purpose of providing the hospital training for students in such classes.

The governing board may purchase liability insurance for the students with district funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55305. Classes for Convalescents in a Hospital Maintained by a County or City in Another County.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6471A8134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:20:33.701685+00:00
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§ 55305. Classes for Convalescents in a Hospital Maintained by a County or City in Another County.

Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, whenever any county or city and county maintains a tuberculosis ward, hospital or sanitarium in another county of this state, the governing board of any community college district of the county or city and county maintaining such institution, if authorized to maintain classes for adults, may establish and maintain such classes in such institution for pretuberculosis, tuberculosis, and convalescent minors and adults, and the attendance of students in the classes shall be credited to the district maintaining the classes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55306. Classes Outside of State for Aircraft Pilot Training Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I647419144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:20:37.352192+00:00
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§ 55306. Classes Outside of State for Aircraft Pilot Training Program.

The governing board of community college district may establish and maintain community college classes outside of the state, comprising a part of an aircraft pilot training program conducted by the district under an agreement with the federal government or any agency thereof, during the time that it is unlawful by reason of any law or order of the federal government or any agency thereof for such classes to be maintained within the district.

The governing board may make such expenditures and do such things in connection with the establishment and maintenance of classes under this section as it could do were the classes established and maintained within the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55307. Location of Required Colleges or Instructional Facilities in District.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6476B1234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:20:41.152039+00:00
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§ 55307. Location of Required Colleges or Instructional Facilities in District.

Except as provided in this part or in the Education Code, any college or instructional facility required to be maintained by the governing board of a community college district shall be maintained within the boundaries of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55308. Use of Federal Facilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I647922234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:20:49.179467+00:00
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§ 55308. Use of Federal Facilities.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part to the contrary, whenever under the provisions of section 310 of the act of Congress entitled, “An act relating to the construction of school facilities in areas affected by federal activities, and for other purposes” (Public Law 81-815), or under any similar provisions of any other act of Congress, school facilities are constructed by any agency of the federal government on federal property for the education of students residing on property owned by the federal government, the governing board of the community college district in which such facilities are located or the governing board of any adjacent community college district, may make arrangements with the agency of the federal government to maintain school in such facilities. The students residing on such federal property and attending such school shall be deemed to be residents of the district maintaining such school.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55309. Maintenance of College Outside District.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I647B93234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:20:52.778673+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55309. Maintenance of College Outside District.

The maintenance of a college by a district outside the boundaries of the district as provided in sections 55300-55302, inclusive, shall be deemed for all purposes to be or have been the maintenance of a college within the boundaries of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55310. Classes Conducted at Airport or County Jail.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I647E2B334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:20:56.432506+00:00
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§ 55310. Classes Conducted at Airport or County Jail.

The governing board of a community college district coterminous with the boundaries of a city and county, may conduct classes at the airport and at the county jail which are owned and operated by the city and county, outside of the boundaries of the community college district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35). For prior history, see Register 2005, No. 10.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55311. Public School or Nonprofit Organization Facilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64809C334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:00.248180+00:00
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§ 55311. Public School or Nonprofit Organization Facilities.

Special classes for handicapped adults may be conducted under the direction of the governing board of the community college district in workshop and training facilities provided by nonprofit organizations, or in public school facilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55312. Transfer. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I648382634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:09.059143+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55312. Transfer. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55314. Faculty and Student Participation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I648641834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:13.209666+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55314. Faculty and Student Participation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78301, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78310, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Repealer filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55316.5. Additional Courses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I648ECD034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:20.369883+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55316.5. Additional Courses. [Repealed]

(a) Nontransferable courses designed to meet the requirements of sections 55805.5, 55806, and 55002(a) or (b);

(b) Noncredit courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

2. Amendment of last paragraph and Note filed 8-31-98; operative 9-30-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 36).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-3-2001; operative 1-2-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 50).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55316. Criteria. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I648AAE534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:16.757670+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55316. Criteria. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment of opening statement, subsection (b) and Note filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55317. Ongoing Responsibilities of Districts. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64924F734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:24.228548+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55317. Ongoing Responsibilities of Districts. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

2. Amendment of subsection (b), last paragraph and Note filed 8-31-98; operative 9-30-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 36).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 12-3-2001; operative 1-2-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 50).

4. Repealer filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55318. Written Record. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64950E934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:27.681901+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55318. Written Record. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78310, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, and 78310, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Repealer filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55320. Academic Standards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6497F4C44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:31.903061+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55320. Academic Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of article 3 heading filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55321. Student Progress. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I649ADAF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:36.708130+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55321. Student Progress. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55322. Availability of Instructor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I649D9A144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:48.523270+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55322. Availability of Instructor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55323. Learning Assistance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64A032234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:53.275188+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55323. Learning Assistance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78310, 84500 and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78310, 84500 and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 12-17-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55340. Eligibility for State Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64A33F634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:21:56.728046+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55340. Eligibility for State Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of article 4 heading and amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55342. Average Daily Attendance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64A785234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:00.256308+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55342. Average Daily Attendance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55343. Grades Awarded. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64AA44434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:04.346257+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55343. Grades Awarded. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55344. Enrollment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64ACB5434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:08.058216+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55344. Enrollment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55346. Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64AEB1134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:12.520932+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55346. Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55348. Supervision. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64B0ACE24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:16.085712+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55348. Supervision. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55350. Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64B2F6D14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:19.836515+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55350. Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph, subsection (d) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55352. Number of Students. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:23.694123+00:00
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§ 55352. Number of Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78310, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 91, No. 23.

2. Repealer filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 4. Programs and Classes Outside of District > § 55360. Evaluation Reports. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I64B73C934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:27.241668+00:00
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§ 55360. Evaluation Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84500, and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500(a)(2) and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 5 heading and Section 55360 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5.5. Excursions and Field Trips [Repealed] > § 55450. Excursions or Field Trips. [Repealed]
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§ 55450. Excursions or Field Trips. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in section heading and subsection (e) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsection (d) and repealer of subsection (e) filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

5. New subchapter 5.5 heading filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Repealer of subchapter 5.5 (sections 55450-55451) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5.5. Excursions and Field Trips [Repealed] > § 55451. Provision for Medical or Hospital Service for Students. [Repealed]
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§ 55451. Provision for Medical or Hospital Service for Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section heading and text filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 20).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5. Educational Master Plans [Repealed] > § 55400. Definitions. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:30.884035+00:00
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§ 55400. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 5 (sections 55400 through 55405) filed 7-1-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 27).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Amendment of section filed 6-11-91; operative 7-11-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 91, No. 45).

5. Amendment of Note filed 6-11-91; operative 7-11-91. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 92, No. 1).

6. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 20).

7. Repealer of subchapter 5 (sections 55400-55405) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5. Educational Master Plans [Repealed] > § 55401. Current and Long Range Plans. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:34.799608+00:00
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§ 55401. Current and Long Range Plans. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5. Educational Master Plans [Repealed] > § 55402. Educational Master Plans. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:38.336157+00:00
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§ 55402. Educational Master Plans. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5. Educational Master Plans [Repealed] > § 55403. Form. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:41.796003+00:00
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§ 55403. Form. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect adding Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5. Educational Master Plans [Repealed] > § 55404. Contents. [Repealed]
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§ 55404. Contents. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 5. Educational Master Plans [Repealed] > § 55405. Review and Approval. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:49.023851+00:00
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§ 55405. Review and Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 1. Scope and Definitions > § 55500. Scope and Intent.
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§ 55500. Scope and Intent.

(a) This chapter implements and should be read in conjunction with the provisions of the Seymour-Campbell Student Success Act of 2012, codified as Education Code sections 78210, et seq., which recognizes that student success is the responsibility of the institution and student, supported by well-coordinated and evidence based student and instructional services to foster academic success. The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the Student Success and Support Program to increase California community college student access and success through the provision of core matriculation services, including orientation, assessment and placement, counseling, advising, and other education planning services, with the goal of providing students with the support services necessary to assist them in achieving their education goal and identified course of study.

(b) The requirements of this subchapter apply only to districts receiving funds pursuant to Education Code section 78222 for the period of time during which such funds are received.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221 and 78222, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and repealer of subsection (c) filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 7-17-2019; operative 8-16-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 30).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 1. Scope and Definitions > § 55502. Definitions.
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§ 55502. Definitions.

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Assessment for placement” hereinafter referred to as “assessment” is the process of gathering information about individual students in order to identify their skill level and appropriately direct them to courses for which they are prepared. Information used in the assessment process may include, but is not limited to, information regarding the student's study skills, English language proficiency, computational skills, aptitudes, goals, learning skills, career aspirations, academic performance, and need for special services. Assessment involves the collection of such information for purposes of course placement.

(b) “Assessment test” is a validated, standardized, or locally-developed test used in addition to other measures in the course placement process.

(c) “Career Goal” is the student's stated occupational interest upon application and is periodically updated during the student's continued enrollment at the college.

(d) “Course of Study” is the student's chosen educational program; major or area of emphasis; or course sequence for transfer preparation, career preparation or advancement, completion of basic skills, or English as a Second Language proficiency to achieve the student's education goal.

(e) “Disproportionate impact” in broad terms is a condition where access to key resources and supports or academic success may be hampered by inequitable practices, policies, and approaches to student support or instructional practices affecting a specific group. For the purpose of assessment, disproportionate impact is when the percentage of persons from a particular racial, ethnic, gender, age, or disability group, who are directed to a particular service or course placement based on an assessment test or other measure is significantly different from the representation of that group in the population of persons being assessed, and that discrepancy is not justified by empirical evidence demonstrating that the assessment test or other measure is a valid and reliable predictor of performance in the relevant educational setting.

(f) “Education goal” is the student's stated intent to earn a degree or career technical education certificate, prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university, improve math or English basic skills or English language proficiency, or pursue career advancement or occupational training or retraining, or other educational interest. The education goal is initially identified during the application process and updated throughout the student's academic career at the college during subsequent course registration or education planning processes.

(g) “Exemption” is a waiver or deferral of a student's participation in orientation, assessment and/or counseling, advising, and other education planning services required pursuant to section 55520.

(h) “Matriculation” is a process that brings a college and a student into an agreement for the purpose of achieving the student's education goals and completing the student's course of study.

(i) “Multiple measures” are a required component of a district's assessment system and refer to the use of more than one assessment measure in order to assess the student. Other measures that may comprise multiple measures include, but are not limited to, interviews, holistic scoring processes, attitude surveys, vocational or career aptitude and interest inventories, high school or college transcripts, specialized certificates or licenses, education and employment histories, and military training and experience.

(j) “Orientation” is a process that acquaints students and potential students with, at a minimum, college programs, student support services, facilities and grounds, academic expectations, institutional procedures, and other appropriate information pursuant to section 55521.

(k) “Student Success and Support Program Services” are those services listed in section 55520.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78212 and 78213, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and (b) and new subsections (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (a) and (c)-(k) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (b)-(c), repealer of subsection (d), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (e)-(g) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c), repealer of subsection (h) and subsection relettering filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

5. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 2. Planning and Administration > § 55511. Program Reporting, Data Collection, and Audits.
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§ 55511. Program Reporting, Data Collection, and Audits.

(a) Each college shall annually report its expenditure of Student Success and Support Program and matching funds in a manner established by the Chancellor.

(b) Using the Chancellor's Office state management information system, each college shall report data, including, but not limited to, student education goals, courses of study, exemptions, development of student education plans, and services provided that are funded through the Student Success and Support Program or through matching funds. The Chancellor will use data reported by the college to report system and institutional level performance in the Accountability Report for Community Colleges Scorecard and other reports as needed to meet legislative reporting requirements and to monitor compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.

(c) Each district shall also, as part of its annual financial audit, provide for a review of the revenue and expenditures of the Student Success and Support Program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78214, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 2. Planning and Administration > § 55512. Program Effectiveness and Improvement.
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§ 55512. Program Effectiveness and Improvement.

(a) Each district or college shall establish a program of institutional research for the ongoing evaluation of the services funded through the Student Success and Support Program. Colleges shall use the results of its institutional research as a basis to continuously improve services to students.

(b) The Chancellor shall establish a system for evaluation of the Student Success and Support Program on a statewide basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78214, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (a)(6) and (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 2. Planning and Administration > § 55514. Data Collection. [Repealed]
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§ 55514. Data Collection. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78214, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (a)-(c) and (g) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

3. Repealer filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 2. Planning and Administration > § 55516. Professional Development.
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§ 55516. Professional Development.

Each community college district shall develop and implement a program for providing professional development for the provision of Student Success and Support Program services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78216, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 2. Planning and Administration > § 55518. Funding.
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§ 55518. Funding.

(a) The Chancellor shall adopt a funding formula, consistent with the requirements of this section, for allocating Student Success and Support Program funds to community college districts complying with the requirements of this subchapter. Student Success and Support Program funds shall be allocated according to the number of students to receive services at each college and the number of students who received services funded through this subchapter.

(b) Each dollar of state credit Student Success and Support Program funding shall be matched by three dollars, or a lesser amount as determined by the Chancellor, of other district resources devoted to the Student Success and Support Program.

(c) Community college districts that receive Student Success and Support Program funding shall agree to implement the Board of Governors' system of common assessment, if using a standardized assessment test for placement, and implement the Board of Governors' Accountability Scorecard, pursuant to Education Code section 84754.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78216 and 84754.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 78216, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governor's, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State, operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 9-8-2014; operative 10-8-2014. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2014, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 6. Matriculation Programs > Article 2. Planning and Administration > § 55510. Student Success and Support Program Plans.
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§ 55510. Student Success and Support Program Plans.

(a) Each college shall adopt a Student Success and Support Program plan describing the services to be provided to its students. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) a description of the methods by which required services identified in section 55520 will be delivered;

(2) a description of the college's process to identify students at risk for academic or progress notice and the college's plan for referral to appropriate interventions or services and coordination with the college's development of its student equity plan.

(3) a description of partnerships among colleges and with high school districts, workforce agencies, or other community partners to deliver required services pursuant to section 55520.

(4) the college's budget for services funded through the Student Success and Support Program;

(5) plans for professional development related to implementation of the Student Success and Support Program;

(6) a description of the technology support and institutional research necessary to implement this subchapter;

(7) a description of the college's adopted criteria for exempting students from participation in the required services listed in section 55520 consistent with the requirements of section 55532;

(8) a description of the college's assessment for placement process, including but not limited to:

(A) a list of any assessment test(s) and other measures used for English, mathematics, and English as a Second Language course placement pursuant to section 55522.

(B) a description of the college's policy on the portability of student assessment scores and placement results for colleges outside the district and for colleges within a multi-college district.

(C) a description of the college's assessment procedures on pre-test practice, re-take, and recency.

(9) a description of policies for establishing and periodically reviewing prerequisites pursuant to section 55003 and considering student challenges to prerequisites established pursuant to section 55003; and

(10) a description of the college's student appeal policies and procedures related to the Student Success and Support Program; and

(11) in districts with more than one college, arrangements for coordination of the Student Success and Support Program plans of its various colleges.

(b) The plan shall be developed through consultation with representatives of the academic senate, students, administrators, and staff with appropriate expertise, pursuant to section 51023.

(c) Such plans shall conform to the requirements of this subchapter and shall be submitted to the Chancellor for review and approval. The Chancellor may require periodic updates of such plans.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78216, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(6), new subsection (a)(7) and subsection renumbering filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(4), (a)(6), (a)(7) and (c) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(3) and (b) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55520. Required Services.

At a minimum, each community college district shall provide students, except as exempted pursuant to section 55532, with all of the following Student Success and Support Program services:

(a) orientation on a timely basis, pursuant to section 55521.

(b) assessment for all nonexempt students pursuant to section 55522;

(c) counseling, advising, or other education planning services for nonexempt students pursuant to section 55523;

(d) assistance in developing a student education plan pursuant to section 55524, which identifies the student's education goal, course of study, and the courses, services, and programs to be used to achieve them;

(e) follow-up services, pursuant to section 55525, to evaluate the academic progress of, and provide support services to, at risk students; and

(f) referral of students to:

(1) support services that may be available, including, but not limited to, counseling, financial aid, health and mental health services, campus employment placement services, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, campus child care services, tutorial services, foster youth support services, veterans support services, and Disabled Students Programs and Services; and

(2) curriculum offerings which may be available, including but not limited to, basic skills, noncredit programs, and English as a Second Language.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78212, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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§ 55522.5. English as a Second Language Placement and Assessment.

(a) Scope and Intent

(1) Instruction in credit English as a Second Language (ESL) is distinct from remediation in English.

(2) Students enrolled in ESL coursework are foreign language learners who require additional language training in English, require support to successfully complete degree and transfer requirements in English, or require both.

(3) ESL students with a goal of transfer to a four-year institution or an associate degree should enter and complete a transfer-level English composition course or an ESL course equivalent to transfer-level English within a three-year timeframe of declaring a transfer- or degree-seeking goal.

(4) Credit ESL placement methods should minimize disproportionate impacts on students.

(b) Placement Methods

(1) Districts shall place students who are English language learners using evidence based multiple measures from the placement methods for ESL identified below:

(A) Any Chancellor's Office ESL placement method published by the Chancellor's Office to implement Education Code section 78213;

(B) An evidence-based district placement method collected from local research using high school performance data, including self-reported high school performance data;

(C) A district placement method based upon guided placement, including self-placement; or

(D) Methods based on articulation agreements between the district and partners as defined in section 55003.

(2) Students who have acquired a United States high school diploma or the equivalent shall be placed according to section 55522.

(3) Placement methods authorized by this section shall be designed to maximize the probability that transfer- or degree-seeking students enrolled in credit ESL will enter and complete a transfer-level English composition or an equivalent ESL course within a three-year timeframe.

(4) Districts adopting a district placement method under subparagraph (b)(1)(B) or (b)(1)(C) shall, by July 1, 2020, provide an adoption plan on a form prescribed by the Chancellor, explaining the placement method, the evidence to be collected, and why the district believes it will be effective. Within two years of the adoption of a district placement method, the district shall report to the Chancellor on the method's efficacy. The Chancellor may order the district to relinquish the district placement method and adopt a placement method published by the Chancellor's Office under either of the following circumstances:

(A) The district's failure to report within two years of adoption; or

(B) The district's failure to demonstrate that the local placement method meets or exceeds the credit ESL throughput rate(s) of a placement method, once published, by the Chancellor's Office.

(5) Districts must inform students placed into credit ESL coursework prior to fall 2020 of their right to access the newly adopted placement processes that comply with this section and students who have completed a United States high school diploma or the equivalent shall be placed according to section 55522. Districts shall disclose their plans to implement retroactive placement recommendations as part of the adoption plan described in subparagraph (b)(4).

(6) Any placement for the fall semester or quarter of 2020 must comply with this section and Education Code section 78213.

(c) Assessment

(1) The Chancellor shall establish and update, at least annually, a list of the approved assessment tests and instruments for use in placing students in credit ESL courses and guidelines for their use by community college districts. When using an ESL assessment test for placement into credit ESL coursework, it must be used with one or more other measures to comprise multiple measures.

(2) Districts and colleges are required to use the Chancellor's guidelines for the validation of all assessment tests used for placement to ensure that they minimize or eliminate cultural or linguistic bias and are being used in a valid manner. Based on this evaluation, the district or college shall determine whether any assessment test, method, or procedure has a disproportionate impact on particular groups of students, as defined by the Chancellor. When there is a disproportionate impact on any such group of students, the district or college shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, develop and implement a plan setting forth the steps the district will take to correct the disproportionate impact.

(3) The Chancellor may identify other measures of a student's college readiness that community college districts may use for student placement into the college's curriculum.

(d) Each community college district utilizing approved assessment tests or instruments shall adopt procedures that are clearly communicated to students regarding the college's sample test preparation, how the student test results will be used to inform placement decisions, and the district's limits on the student's ability to re-test.

(e) Community college districts shall not, except as provided in subdivision (g), do any of the following:

(1) Use an assessment test for placement which has not been approved by the Chancellor pursuant to this section, except that the Chancellor may permit limited field-testing, under specified conditions, of new or alternative assessment tests;

(2) Use any assessment test in a manner or for a purpose other than that for which it was developed or has been otherwise validated;

(3) Use any assessment test process to exclude any person from admission to a college, except that a college may determine the admission of special part-time or full-time students under Education Code section 76002 based on an assessment which involves multiple measures and complies with other requirements of this subchapter;

(4) Use any assessment test, method, or procedure to exclude students from any particular course or educational program, except that districts may establish appropriate prerequisites pursuant to sections 55002 and 55003; or

(5) Use any Student Success and Support Program practice which has the purpose or effect of subjecting any person to unlawful discrimination prohibited by subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10.

(f) Colleges or districts that receive funding from the Student Equity and Achievement Program shall do the following pursuant to Education Code section 78213:

(1) Inform students of their rights, pursuant to Education Code section 78213, to access transfer-level coursework in English or in credit academic ESL and of the multiple measures placement policies or other college placement processes including the availability of challenge processes;

(2) Include information about the student's course placement options in the college catalog, in orientation and advisement materials, on the college's website, and in any written communication by counseling services;

(3) Annually report the college's placement results to the Chancellor's Office, in a manner and form described by the Chancellor's Office. Colleges shall include the number of students assessed and the number of students placed into transfer-level English composition or ESL equivalent, transfer-level English composition or ESL equivalent with concurrent support or transfer-level or credit academic ESL coursework, disaggregated by race and ethnicity; and

(4) Publicly post the college's placement results. Colleges shall include the number of students assessed and the number of students placed into transfer-level English composition or ESL equivalent, transfer-level English composition or ESL equivalent with concurrent support, or transfer-level or credit academic ESL coursework, disaggregated by race and ethnicity.

(g) The Chancellor shall provide districts with notice and an opportunity to cure actions found to be out of compliance with this section. The Chancellor may use any means authorized by law to obtain compliance in the event of a failure or refusal to cure.

(h) The Chancellor's Office shall collect and analyze all placement methods and their impact on throughput rates for ESL students with a goal of transfer to a four-year institution or an associate degree, and produce a report for the Board of Governors by January 30, 2023. This report will inform a re-evaluation of credit ESL placement methods by the Chancellor's Office, and whether this section should be amended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 72011, 76002, 78211, 78212, 78213 and 78261, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-2020; operative 7-9-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 25).

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§ 55522. English and Mathematics Placement and Assessment.

(a) Scope and intent.

(1) For students with a goal of transfer to a four-year institution, increase the number of students who enter and complete transfer-level English and mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) within one-year;

(2) For students with a goal of earning a certificate or a local associate degree, increase the number of students who enter and complete transfer-level or the required college-level English and mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) within one-year;

(3) Minimize disproportionate impacts on students caused by traditional placement practices.

(b) Placement Data

(1) Districts shall use all available high school performance data as the primary means for placement in English and mathematics (or quantitative reasoning). Such data includes the following elements:

(A) High school coursework;

(B) High school grades;

(C) High school grade point average; and

(D) High school equivalency exams approved by the California Department of Education or equivalent exams from other states.

(2) If high school performance data is unavailable from student transcripts or electronic data sources, districts must accept self-reported high school performance data.

(c) Placement Methods

(1) Districts shall use a placement method for English and mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) identified below:

(A) Any Chancellor's Office placement method published by the Chancellor's Office to implement Education Code section 78213.

(B) A district placement method based upon localized research using high school performance data, including self-reported high school performance data.

(i) A district placement method using localized research may utilize multiple measures to increase a student's placement recommendation, but may not lower it, and must allow high performance on one measure to offset low performance on other measures.

(ii) A district placement method using localized research must be supported by data and research showing throughput rates at or above those achieved by direct placement into a transfer-level course (or college-level courses where appropriate). Such data and research must be validated within two years of adoption of the method. The Chancellor shall regularly publish throughput rates achieved by direct placement into transfer-level courses (or college-level courses where appropriate), based upon the best available research at the time of publication.

(C) A district placement method may be based upon guided placement, including self-placement, if a student's high school performance data is not available or usable with reasonable effort. District placement methods based upon guided placement, including self-placement, shall not:

(i) incorporate sample problems or assignments, assessment instruments, or tests, including those designed for skill assessment, unless approved by the Chancellor; or (ii) request students to solve problems, answer curricular questions, present demonstrations/examples of course work designed to show knowledge or mastery of prerequisite skills, or demonstrate skills through tests or surveys.

(2) Placement methods authorized by this section shall be designed to maximize the probability that students will enter and complete transfer-level coursework in English, mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) within one year. Placement methods shall not authorize placement of students into a remedial sequence or pre-transfer coursework in English or mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) unless:

(A) the student is highly unlikely to succeed in the transfer-level course; and

(B) enrollment in pre-transfer-level coursework will improve the student's likelihood of completing transfer-level courses in one-year.

(3) Districts adopting a district placement method under subparagraph (c)(1)(B) or (c)(1)(C) shall, by July 1, 2019, provide an adoption plan on a form prescribed by the Chancellor, explaining the placement method and why the district believes it will be effective. Within two years of the adoption of a district placement method, the district shall report to the Chancellor on the method's efficacy. The Chancellor may order the district to relinquish the district placement method and adopt a placement method published by the Chancellor's Office under any of the following circumstances:

(A) the district's failure to report within two years of adoption;

(B) the district's failure to demonstrate that the local placement method meets or exceeds the throughput rate of a placement method published by the Chancellor's Office.

(4) Districts shall provide new placement recommendations for students placed into pretransfer-level English, mathematics (or quantitative reasoning) courses prior to July 1, 2019, in compliance with this section. Districts shall disclose their plans to implement retroactive placement recommendations as part of the adoption plan described in subparagraph (c)(3).

(5) Any placement for the fall semester or quarter of 2019 must comply with this section and California Education Code section 78213.

(d) Assessment

The Chancellor shall establish and update, at least annually, a list of the approved assessment tests and instruments for use in placing students in English, mathematics (or quantitative reasoning), or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and guidelines for their use by community college districts. When using an English, mathematics (or quantitative reasoning), or ESL assessment test for placement, it must be used with one or more other measures to comprise multiple measures.

(1) Districts and colleges are required to use the Chancellor's guidelines for the validation of all assessment tests used for placement to ensure that they minimize or eliminate cultural or linguistic bias and are being used in a valid manner. Based on this evaluation, the district or college shall determine whether any assessment test, method, or procedure has a disproportionate impact on particular groups of students, as defined by the Chancellor. When there is a disproportionate impact on any such group of students, the district or college shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, develop and implement a plan setting forth the steps the district will take to correct the disproportionate impact.

(2) The Chancellor may identify other measures of a student's college readiness that community college districts may use for student placement into the college's curriculum.

(e) Each community college district utilizing approved assessment tests or instruments shall adopt procedures that are clearly communicated to students, regarding the college's sample test preparation, how the student test results will be used to inform placement decisions, and the district's limits on the student's ability to re-test.

(f) Community college districts shall not, except as provided in subdivision (g), do any of the following:

(1) use an assessment test for placement which has not been approved by the Chancellor pursuant to section 55522, except that the Chancellor may permit limited field-testing, under specified conditions, of new or alternative assessment tests;

(2) use any assessment test in a manner or for a purpose other than that for which it was developed or has been otherwise validated;

(3) use any assessment test process to exclude any person from admission to a college, except that a college may determine the admission of special part-time or full-time students under Education Code section 76002 based on an assessment which involves multiple measures and complies with other requirements of this subchapter;

(4) use any assessment test, method, or procedure to exclude students from any particular course or educational program, except that districts may establish appropriate prerequisites pursuant to sections 55002 and 55003; or

(5) use any Student Success and Support Program practice which has the purpose or effect of subjecting any person to unlawful discrimination prohibited by subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10.

(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (f)(1) and (2), assessment tests approved by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education may be used to determine “ability to benefit” in the process of establishing a student's eligibility for federal financial aid pursuant to title 20 United States Code section 1091(d).

(h) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (2), (3) or (5) of subdivision (f) or the provisions of sections 55003 or 55522, a community college district may use an assessment test to select students for its nursing program, provided that:

(1) the district complies with all other provisions of this subchapter;

(2) the assessment test or other measures are used in conjunction with other assessment test, methods, or procedures to select students for enrollment in the nursing program; and

(3) the Chancellor has determined that the assessment test predicts likelihood of success in nursing programs, has approved use of the assessment test for that purpose and has established statewide proficiency cut-off scores for that test pursuant to Education Code section 78261.

(i) Colleges or districts that receive funding from the Student Equity and Achievement Program shall do the following pursuant to Education Code section 78213:

(1) Inform students of their rights, pursuant to Education Code section 78213, to access transfer-level coursework in English, mathematics (or quantitative reasoning), credit English as a Second Language and of the multiple measures placement policies or other college placement processes including the availability of challenge processes;

(2) Include information about the student's course placement options in the college catalog, in orientation and advisement materials, on the college's website, and in any written communication by counseling services;

(3) Annually report all of the following to the Chancellor's Office in a manner and form described by the Chancellor's Office:

(A) The college's placement results. Colleges shall include the number of students assessed and the number of students placed into transfer-level coursework, transfer-level coursework with concurrent support, or transfer-level or credit English as a Second Language coursework, disaggregated by race and ethnicity; and

(B) For students placed in stand-alone English or mathematics pretransfer-level coursework, colleges shall provide, based on local placement research, an explanation of how effective practices align with the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 78213.

(4) Publicly post the college's placement results. Colleges shall include the number of students assessed and the number of students placed into transfer-level coursework, transfer-level coursework with concurrent support, or transfer-level or credit English as a Second Language coursework, disaggregated by race and ethnicity.

(j) The Chancellor shall provide districts with notice and an opportunity to cure actions found to be out of compliance with this section. The Chancellor may use any means authorized by law to obtain compliance in the event of a failure or refusal to cure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; and Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 11135, Government Code; and Sections 72011, 76002, 78211, 78212, 78213 and 78261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Renumbering of former section 55522 to section 55526 and renumbering of former section 55524 to new section 55522, including amendment of section and Note, filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-17-2019; operative 8-16-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 30).

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§ 55526. Accommodations.

(a) Student Success and Support Program services for students with disabilities shall be appropriate to their needs, and colleges shall, where necessary, make modifications to the services provided or use alternative tests, methods, or procedures to accommodate the needs of such students. Colleges may require students requesting such accommodations to provide proof of need. Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) is authorized, consistent with the provisions of subchapter 1 (commencing with section 56000), to provide specialized services and modified or alternative services as identified in 55520. Notwithstanding this authorization, participation in the DSPS program is voluntary and no student may be denied necessary accommodations in the assessment process because he or she chooses not to use specialized services provided by these programs.

(b) Student Success and Support Program services for students served by the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) who are disadvantaged by economic, social, and educational status shall be appropriate to their needs, and colleges shall, where necessary, make modification to the services provided or use alternative supports to meet the needs of such students. EOPS is authorized, consistent with the provisions of subchapter 2.5 (commencing with section 56200) of chapter 7 to provide services that are over, above, and in addition to services otherwise provided to all credit-enrolled students. Notwithstanding this authorization, participation in the EOPS program is voluntary and no student may be denied necessary supports because he or she chooses to not use specialized services provided by this program.

(c) Colleges shall ensure that Student Success and Support Program services are accessible for English language learners and are appropriate to their needs. Colleges shall, where necessary, make modifications to the services provided to accommodate the needs of such students. Modified or alternative services for limited or non-English-speaking students may be provided in English as a Second Language programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; Sections 66700, 70901 and 78213, Education Code. Reference: Section 11135, Government Code; and Sections 72011, 78211 and 78213, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governor's, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State, operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Renumbering of former section 55526 to section 55525 and renumbering of former section 55522 to new section 55526, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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§ 55521. Orientation.

Colleges shall provide students with timely information during orientation related to the following subjects:

(1) academic expectations and progress and notice standards described in section 55031;

(2) registration and enrollment procedures;

(3) prerequisites, co-requisites, and advisories on recommended preparation adopted under section 55003, if any;

(4) maintaining Promise Grant eligibility pursuant to section 58612;

(5) descriptions of available programs, support services, financial aid assistance, and campus facilities, and how they can be accessed;

(6) academic calendars and important timelines;

(7) registration processes and college fees;

(8) available education planning services;

(9) in collaboration with campus-based and community-based recovery advocacy organizations, educational and preventative information provided by the State Department of Public Health about opioid overdose and the use and location of fentanyl test strips and opioid overdose reversal medication on campus; and

(10) other issues, policies, and procedures the college determines as necessary to provide a comprehensive orientation to students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 67384 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78212, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (d), (e) and (f) filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and redesignating following subsections (1)-(6), adoption of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(5)-(b), new subsections (c)-(c)(3) and amendment of Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) and Note filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

5. Repealer and new section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

7. Amendment of subsection (1) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55523. Counseling, Advising, and Other Education Planning Services.

(a) Counseling, advising, and other education planning services shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

(1) assistance to students in the exploration of education and career interests and aptitudes and identification of an education and career goal and course of study, including, but not limited to, preparation for transfer, associate degrees, and career technical education certificates and licenses;

(2) the provision of information, guided by sound counseling principles and practices, using a broad array of delivery, including technology-based strategies, to serve a continuum of student needs and abilities to enable students to make informed choices;

(3) development of an education plan to accomplish a course of study related to a student's education and career goals.

(b) Each college shall make reasonable efforts to do all of the following:

(1) ensure that all nonexempt students who are on academic or progress notice or facing academic or progress pause participate in counseling as provided in section 55023;

(2) ensure that all nonexempt students who do not have a course of study participate in counseling, advising, or other education planning services to assist them in the process of selecting an education goal and course of study pursuant to section 55530;

(3) ensure that all nonexempt students who are enrolled in nondegree-applicable basic skills courses participate in counseling, advising, or other education planning services; and

(4) ensure all nonexempt students described in subdivision (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) receive counseling services, pursuant to section 51018.

(c) Colleges are required to notify students who are at risk of losing California College Promise Grant eligibility due to being placed on academic or progress notice for two consecutive terms. Pursuant to section 58108, colleges are required to notify students who are at risk of losing enrollment priority due to being placed on academic or progress notice or due to exceeding a unit limit. Colleges shall ensure that, within a reasonable time of receiving such notice, students shall have the opportunity to receive appropriate counseling, advising, or other education planning services in order to provide students with an opportunity to maintain fee waiver eligibility and enrollment priority.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 78212, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governor's, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State, operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

5. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)(1)-(3) and (c) filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

6. Amendment of subsections (b)(1), (b)(4) and (c) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55524. Student Education Plan.

(a) Each district or college shall establish a process for assisting students to identify an education goal and course of study as soon as possible after admission as required by section 55530. This shall include, but not be limited to, counseling, advising, and other education planning services as required by section 55523.

(b) Districts or colleges shall provide all non-exempt students with student education plans that are either:

(1) Abbreviated. Abbreviated student education plans are one to two terms in length and designed to meet the immediate needs of students for whom a comprehensive plan is not appropriate; or

(2) Comprehensive. Comprehensive student education plans take into account a student's interests, skills, career and education goals, major, course placement, credit for prior learning, potential transfer institutions, and the steps the student needs to take on their educational path to complete their identified course of study. The comprehensive student education plan helps the student achieve their educational goal and course of study by delineating all course, program, and other requirements for the certificate, degree, and transfer; applicable course prerequisites or co-requisites; and any support or instructional services available, needed, or required to achieve the stated goal. The comprehensive student education plan is tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of the student and may include other elements to satisfy participation requirements for programs such as EOPS, DSPS, CalWORKs, veterans education benefits, athletics, and others.

(c) To the maximum extent possible, districts or colleges shall provide a comprehensive education plan to non-exempt students before the end of their first academic year, or a shorter period if required by district or program policy.

(d) The student education plan developed pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be accessible, timely, and recorded in electronic form. The student education plan and its implementation shall be reviewed as necessary to ensure that it continues to accurately reflect the program progress, needs, and goals of the student. Districts or colleges shall make a reasonable effort to not duplicate education planning processes including for students participating in special programs.

(e) If a student believes the district or college has failed to make good faith efforts to develop and provide a student education plan, has failed to provide programs and services specified in the student education plan, or has otherwise violated the requirements of this section, the student may file a complaint pursuant to section 55534(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78212 and 78222, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Renumbering of former section 55524 to section 55522 and renumbering of former section 55525 to new section 55524, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-14-2026; operative 2-13-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 7).

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§ 55525. Student Follow-up.

Each college shall evaluate the academic progress of, and provide support services to, at-risk students. The college shall monitor the academic progress of each student to detect early signs of academic difficulty and provide students with advice or referral to specialized services or curriculum offerings where necessary pursuant to section 55523. Follow-up services shall be targeted to at-risk students, specifically students enrolled in basic skills courses, students who have not identified an education goal and course of study, or students who are on academic or progress notice or facing academic or progress pause. These services include, but are not limited to, academic or progress notice interventions, academic early alert systems, and referral to other support services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Educational Code. Reference: Section 78212, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governor's, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State, operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (d) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Renumbering of former section 55525 to section 55524 and renumbering and amendment of former section 55526 to new section 55525 filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 55532. Exemptions.

(a) Community college districts may elect to exempt certain students from participation in orientation, assessment, counseling, advising, or student education plan development, as required by subdivisions (a), (b), (c), or (d) of section 55520. Each district shall establish policies specifying the grounds for exemption. Such policies shall be identified in the Student Success and Support Program plan required under section 55510 and the number of students so exempted shall be reported, by category, to the Chancellor pursuant to section 55511.

(b) Districts may adopt policies that exempt a student from orientation, assessment, counseling, advising, or student education plan development if the student:

(1) has completed an associate degree or higher;

(2) has enrolled at the college for a reason other than career development or advancement, transfer, attainment of a degree or certificate of achievement, or completion of a basic skills or English as a Second Language course sequence;

(3) has completed these services at another community college within a time period identified by the district;

(4) has enrolled at the college solely to take a course that is legally mandated for employment as defined in section 55000 or necessary in response to a significant change in industry or licensure standards.

(5) has enrolled at the college as a special admit student pursuant to Education Code section 76001.

(c) Any student exempt from orientation, assessment, counseling, advising, or student education plan development shall be notified and may be given the opportunity to participate in those services.

(d) District policies shall not exempt a student solely because a student has not selected an education and career goal or course of study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 78215, Education Code.Reference: Section 78215, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b), new subsection (d)(3), subsection renumbering and amendment of subsection (e) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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§ 55534. Violations and Appeals.

(a) Each community college district shall establish written procedures by which students may challenge any alleged violation of the provisions of this subchapter. Districts shall investigate and attempt to resolve any such challenges and complaints in a timely manner. Procedures may be consolidated with existing student grievance procedures by action of the governing board. Records of all such complaints shall be retained for at least three years after the complaint has been resolved or longer if necessary to meet other requirements and shall be subject to review by the Chancellor as part of the statewide evaluation required under section 55511.

(b) When a challenge contains an allegation that a community college district has violated the provisions of section 55522(c), the district shall, upon completion of the challenge procedure established pursuant to this section, advise the student that he or she may file a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination pursuant to subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10. Completion of the challenge procedure shall be deemed to be an effort at informal resolution of the complaint under section 59327.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135-11139.5, Government Code; Sections 78211 and 78213, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

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§ 55530. Student Rights and Responsibilities.

(a) All students shall be required to:

(1) identify an education and career goal;

(2) diligently engage in course activities and complete assigned coursework; and

(3) complete courses and maintain progress toward an education goal and completing a course of study.

(b) Non-exempt first time students shall be required to:

(1) identify a course of study.

(2) participate in the course placement process.

(3) complete an orientation activity provided by the college.

(4) participate in counseling, advising, or other education planning services to receive a student education plan pursuant to section 55523 and section 55524.

(c) For the purposes of this section, a first time student is a student who enrolls at the college for the first time, excluding exempt students pursuant to section 55532. To the extent that a college has the capacity to require and provide the services identified in subdivision (b) to other students, nothing in this section would preclude a college from doing so.

(d) Failure to fulfill the requirements listed in subdivision (b) may result in a hold on a student's registration pursuant to section 58108 until the services have been completed.

(e) Information obtained from the matriculation process shall be considered student records and shall be subject to the requirements of subchapter 6 (commencing with section 54600) of chapter 5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76000, 76001, 78212 and 78222, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (d) filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

6. Amendment of article 4 heading and repealer and new section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-14-2026; operative 2-13-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 7).

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§ 55531. Institutional Responsibilities.

(a) The governing board of each community college district shall adopt policies reflecting the provisions of section 55530, Student Rights and Responsibilities. Colleges shall take steps to ensure that information regarding its matriculation policies are accessible and available to all students during or prior to enrollment (e.g., during orientation) and are included in class schedules, catalogs, or other appropriate communications describing student rights and responsibilities under this subchapter.

(b) Once a non-exempt student has completed the items identified in subdivision (b) pursuant to section 55530, the district or college shall provide the student with a comprehensive education plan as required by section 55524.

(c) Colleges are required to provide non-exempt students with the services specified in sections 55520, 55521, 55522, 55523, and 55524. Districts shall notify students of the requirements established by this subchapter.

(d) Districts may establish a policy providing that a non-exempt student will have a hold placed on registration pursuant to section 58108 if a student fails to fulfill the responsibilities set forth in section 55530(b) and (c).

(e) Districts and colleges shall make reasonable efforts to avoid duplication of the orientation, assessment, counseling, advising, or other education planning services, and development of student education plans funded through this subchapter or funded through other programs.

(f) It is the intent of this subchapter that instructional and student services departments at each college shall use multiple sources of data from student education planning efforts and identified courses of study to coordinate course scheduling.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76000, 76001, 78212 and 78222, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2013; operative 10-19-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 38).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)-(d) and amendment of Note filed 1-14-2026; operative 2-13-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 7).

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§ 55600. Definitions.

For the purposes of this subchapter the following definitions apply:

(a) “Vocational education contract” or “career technical education contract” means a written agreement between any community college district and a contractor which meets standards prescribed herein to provide career technical instruction to students enrolled in community colleges. Such agreements shall also be required to comply with the provisions of article 5 (commencing with section 8090) of chapter 1, part 6 of the Education Code.

(b) “The California State Plan for Vocational Education” or “Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act of 2006 California State Plan” means an official agreement between the United States Commissioner of Education and the California State Board of Education which provides standards, policies, and procedures that shall apply to the operation of various phases of career technical education to qualify for financial support from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270), or any successor federal legislation.

(c) “Contractor” as used in section 55602 means any private postsecondary school authorized or approved pursuant to the provisions of chapter 7 of part 59 of division 10 of the Education Code (commencing with section 94700), and which has been in operation not less than two (2) full calendar years prior to the effective date of the contract, to provide career technical skill training authorized by the Education Code and this subchapter.

(d) “Eligible costs” means all direct and indirect related instructional costs but does not include expenditures for capital outlay (object of expenditure code 6000 as defined in the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual).

(e) “Public or private postsecondary educational institution in a neighboring state that borders on the district boundary” for purposes of Education Code section 8092.5 means a public or private institution which:

(1) is located in a neighboring state that borders on the district boundary; and

(2) is a contractor under subdivision (c); or

(3) a private postsecondary school that meets standards established by the Chancellor.

(f) “Qualified faculty of the district” for purposes of section 55630(e) may include persons who have entered into contracts with the district pursuant to section 58058(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092, 66700, 70901 and 71024, Education Code. Reference: Title 20, United States Code Sections 2301, et seq.; and Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090), Division 1 and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 7 (sections 55600 through 55631, not consecutive) filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of subchapter 1 heading, amendment of article 1 heading, and repealer and new section 55600 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

6. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 22).

7. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (c), new subsections (e)-(f) and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

8. Amendment of subchapter heading, article heading, section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55601. Appointment of Vocational Education Advisory Committee.

The governing board of each community college district participating in a vocational education program shall appoint a vocational education advisory committee to develop recommendations on the program and to provide liaison between the district and potential employers.

The committee shall consist of one or more representatives of the general public knowledgeable about the educational needs of disadvantaged populations, students, teachers, business, industry, the college administration, and the field office of the Employment Development Department.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55602.5. Contracts for Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing board of a community college district may enter into a contract with a proprietary or nonprofit organization, a public entity, or a proprietary or nonprofit private corporation to provide vocational education of community college students with disabilities. All instruction pursuant to this section shall be approved of and supervised by the governing board of the community college district and shall be conducted by academic employees. The attendance of such community college students participating in training under the provisions of this section may be claimed for purposes of state apportionment by the community college district, and college credit may be granted to students who satisfactorily complete the course of instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 55602. Authority to Contract.

(a) Any community college district or districts may contract with a private postsecondary school authorized or approved pursuant to the provisions of chapter 7 of part 59 of division 10 of the Education Code (commencing with section 94700) or described in Education Code section 8092.5 and which has been in operation not less than two full calendar years prior to the effective date of such contract to provide vocational skill training authorized by the Education Code and this subchapter. Any community college district may contract with an activity center, work activity center, or sheltered workshop to provide vocational skill training authorized by the Education Code in any adult education program for substantially handicapped persons operated pursuant to section 41976(a)(5) of the Education Code.

(b) All contracts between a community college district and a private postsecondary school entered into pursuant to this section, or an activity center, work center, or sheltered workshop shall do all of the following:

(1) Be approved by the Chancellor.

(2) Provide that the amount contracted for per student shall not exceed the total direct and indirect costs to provide the same training in the community colleges or the tuition the private postsecondary school charges its private students, whichever is lower.

(3) Provide that the community college students receiving training in a private postsecondary school, or an activity center, work activity center, or sheltered workshop pursuant to that contract may not be charged additional tuition for any training included in the contract. The attendance of those students pursuant to a contract authorized by this section shall be credited to the community college district for the purposes of apportionments from the State School Fund.

(4) Provide that all programs, courses, and classes of instruction shall meet the standards set forth in the California State Plan for Vocational Education, or is a course of study for adult schools approved by the Department of Education under section 51056 of the Education Code.

(c) Meet the standards described in section 55620.

(d) Include the terms and conditions described in section 55630.

(e) The students who attend a private postsecondary school or an activity center, work activity center or sheltered workshop pursuant to a contract under this section shall be enrollees of the community college and the vocational instruction provided pursuant to that contract shall be under the exclusive control and management of the governing body of the contracting community college district. The Chancellor may audit the accounts of both the district and the private party involved in these contracts to the extent necessary to assure the integrity of the public funds involved.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092, 66700, 70901 and 71024, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090), Part 6, Division 1, Section 70901 and Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 94700) of Part 59, Division 10, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 1. Contracts with Providers of Career Technical Education > § 55603. Instructional Purpose. [Repealed]
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§ 55603. Instructional Purpose. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090), Division 1, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 1. Contracts with Providers of Career Technical Education > § 55604. Application for Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I656A5FF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 55604. Application for Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092, 71020, 71024, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090) of Division 1 of the Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 11-15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46).

3. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 1. Contracts with Providers of Career Technical Education > § 55605. Contract Approval and Limitations.
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§ 55605. Contract Approval and Limitations.

Vocational education contracts entered into pursuant to section 55602 shall:

(a) Not exceed one year in length;

(b) Be approved by the Chancellor;

(c) Be accompanied with an explanation of the need for intended offerings.

(d) Be maintained in conformity with applicable provisions of this division, the Education Code, the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual, and the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act of 2006 California State Plan; and

(e) Be organized and administered by community college districts in such a manner that there will be separate accounts for all income and expenditures applicable to the contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8092, 66700, 70901 and 71024, Education Code. Reference: Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090), Chapter 1, Part 6, Division 1, Title 1, and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Repealer and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 22).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 1. Contracts with Providers of Career Technical Education > § 55606. Administration. [Repealed]
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§ 55606. Administration. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 1. Contracts with Providers of Career Technical Education > § 55607. Reporting. [Repealed]
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§ 55607. Reporting. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Article 5 (commencing with section 8090), of chapter 1, part 6, division 1, title 1, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 22).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-2-2005; operative 4-1-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2005, No. 10).

6. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 1. Contracts with Providers of Career Technical Education > § 55608. Accounting Procedure. [Repealed]
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§ 55608. Accounting Procedure. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 2. Contracting Standards > § 55620. Standards.
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§ 55620. Standards.

The following conditions shall be used to determine the appropriateness of vocational education contracts with contractors:

(a) Manpower needs and job opportunities are identified and established for the instruction program.

(b) The program or courses do not unnecessarily duplicate offerings available in the region served.

(c) The program or courses provide vocational education opportunities not otherwise available.

(d) The programs or courses shall not reduce or supplant the vocational education efforts of any district.

(e) Eligible costs shall not exceed the same cost to provide the same training in the public entity or the tuition the private postsecondary school charges its private students, whichever is lower.

(f) The community college student may not be charged additional tuition for any training included in the contract.

(g) Each student eligible for enrollment under a contract between a community college district and a contractor must: (1) have reached his or her sixteenth birthday and (2) be enrolled in a community college.

(h) The contractor must be accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Office of Education or conform to guidelines on contractual relationships with nonaccredited organizations established by the agency accrediting the community college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090), Division 1, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Repealer and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 22).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 3. Contract Provisions > § 55630. Terms and Conditions.
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§ 55630. Terms and Conditions.

Each contract shall expressly include but not be limited to, the following provisions:

(a) The governing board of the community college district has determined, by resolution, the appropriateness of offering the program through a contract with a contractor pursuant to Education Code section 78015.

(b) Methods for identifying eligible costs and payment procedures for compliance with section 55602.

(c) Procedures, terms and conditions relating to:

(1) enrollment period;

(2) transfer of students between the community college district and contractor;

(3) number of class hours sufficient to meet the stated performance objectives;

(4) supervision and evaluation of students; and

(5) withdrawal of students prior to completion of a course or program.

(d) A description of the ancillary and support services which the district and the contractor will provide for the students including, but not limited to:

(1) counseling and guidance; and

(2) placement assistance.

(e) Provisions ensuring that instruction will be provided under the immediate supervision and control of qualified faculty of the district.

(f) Performance objectives for each instructional area and the requirement for a report by the contractor regarding accomplishment of the objectives at the end of each contract period.

(g) A requirement that the contractor maintain records of student attendance and achievement and provide such records to the community college district upon request or according to a specified schedule.

(h) Terms and conditions relating to cancellation and termination of the contract.

(i) A certification that the contractor is in compliance with title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq. and 2000e et seq.), title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.), section 504 of the federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), the Age Discrimination Act (42 U.S.C. § 6101), the U.S. Presidential Executive Order 11246 and subsequent amendments (if applicable), California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code, §§ 12900 et seq.), the California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civ. Code, §§ 51-53), and all applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.

(j) A requirement that the contractor provide, when required by law and at the contractor's own expense, workers' compensation insurance coverage for any student.

(k) A certification that the contractor provides indemnity and defense for the state and the community college district and their respective officers and employees, against any and all claims and liability for death, injury, loss and damage arising out of, or in any manner connected with, the performance of the contract. Such indemnity and defense shall be provided by an appropriate hold harmless clause and a policy of liability insurance coverage, the cost of which is to be borne by the contractor. Such policy shall name the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the State and the community college district, along with their respective officers and employees as additional insureds.

(l) Minimum qualifications established by subchapter 4 (commencing with section 53400) of chapter 4 apply to persons who provide instruction under contracts entered into pursuant to Education Code section 8092.5, except that a district contracting for instruction under section 58058(b) may substitute a valid certificate to work or license to practice in the neighboring state for a certificate to work or license to practice in California under section 53417.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8090, 66700, 70901 and 71024, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090), Division 1 and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Amendment of subsections (b), (i) and (k), new subsection (l) and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 3. Contract Provisions > § 55631. Terms and Conditions. [Repealed]
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§ 55631. Terms and Conditions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 8092, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1, Article 5 (commencing with Section 8090) of Division 1 of the Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

3. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 4. Regional Adult and Vocational Education Councils [Repealed] > § 55650. Regulations Reference. [Repealed]
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§ 55650. Regulations Reference. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8023, Education Code. Reference: Article 2, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 8020), Division 1, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 2 (section 55650) filed 4-22-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Redesignation of subchapter 2 (section 55650) to article 4 (section 55650) filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 22).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 7. Contract Education > Article 5. Calculation and Payment of Excess Costs of Apprenticeship Classes > § 55675. Regulations Reference.
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§ 55675. Regulations Reference.

Pursuant to the authority vested by section 3074 of the Labor Code, the State Board of Education, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards have jointly issued regulations regarding excess costs to be borne by program sponsors. These regulations are set forth in article 10 (commencing with section 235) of subchapter 1 of chapter 2, division 1 of title 8, California Code of Regulations, and shall govern the calculation and payment of excess costs of apprenticeship classes which are maintained in connection with community colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 3074, Labor Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3 (section 55675) filed 7-8-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 28).

2. Editorial correction replacing text inadvertently omitted during printing (Register 80, No. 9).

3. Redesignation of subchapter 3 (section 55675) to article 5 (section 55675) and amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment of sections submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 91, No. 23).

5. Editorial correction of first paragraph (Register 91, No. 31).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 1. 175-Day Minimum Academic Calendar > § 55700.1. Studies on a Quarter System, Trimester Basis or Flexible Calendar.
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§ 55700.1. Studies on a Quarter System, Trimester Basis or Flexible Calendar.

At the request of a community college district, the Chancellor may approve a program of studies on a quarter system or a trimester basis, or a flexible calendar.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 1. 175-Day Minimum Academic Calendar > § 55700. Scope.
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§ 55700. Scope.

The provisions of this article pertain to changes made to any traditional academic year calendar consisting of at least 35 weeks of instruction and evaluation. The conversion to a flexible calendar operation is not addressed by the provisions of this article; rather, the provisions of article 2 (commencing with section 55720) govern the flexible calendar option.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 8, articles 1-4 (sections 55700-55731, not consecutive) filed 5-7-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 19).

2. Amendment of Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of chapter 8 (articles 1-4, sections 55700-55731, not consecutive) and new chapter 8 (articles 1 and 2, sections 55700-55732, not consecutive) filed 7-26-82; designated effective 7-30-82 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 82, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 80, No. 11.

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 22).

6. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 1. 175-Day Minimum Academic Calendar > § 55701. College and Academic Year.
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§ 55701. College and Academic Year.

(a) The “college year” begins on the first day of July and ends on the last day of June. The “academic year” means that portion of the college year during which the community college is maintained, which period shall include not less than 175 days of instruction as defined by section 58120. The academic year does not include summer or other intersessions.

(b) Under no circumstances may a district adopt an academic calendar which results in provision of less than 32 weeks of instruction (inclusive of days of final examination) during the primary terms of each academic year. Nor may a district adopt an academic calendar which would result in fewer hours of instruction per unit of credit awarded than permitted pursuant to section 55002.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 1. 175-Day Minimum Academic Calendar > § 55702. Approval of Changes.
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§ 55702. Approval of Changes.

(a) Prior to any change in academic year configuration, including the addition, deletion, shortening or lengthening of any primary term, the governing board of a district shall obtain the approval of the Chancellor.

(b) Requests for approval shall be made on a form provided by the Chancellor, and shall address or provide:

(1) A complete description of the calendar configuration;

(2) The district's ability to comply with the 175-Day Rule as provided in section 58142; and

(3) The educational implications, positive and negative, of the proposed change.

(c) The Chancellor shall approve a requested change in a college's academic year configuration if it is found that:

(1) The state aid implications of the requested change have been addressed; and

(2) The district will be able to comply with the 175-Day Rule; and

(3) The change in configuration is consistent with the continued delivery of quality education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Section 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in Note (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (c) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55722. Schedule Configurations.
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§ 55722. Schedule Configurations.

A flexible calendar is a community college calendar and course scheduling plan pursuant to Section 84890 of the Education Code and Section 55720 of this Part which may include, but is not limited to, the following scheduling configurations:

(a) 4-1-4 calendar comprised of two 16-week semesters with an intersession;

(b) traditional semester or quarters with some or all courses scheduled irregularly with respect to the number of times the course meets per week or the number of hours the courses meet during the scheduled days;

(c) modular scheduling for all or part of the courses within the traditional semester, quarter, or academic year;

(d) courses scheduled for student enrollment on an open entry-open exit basis:

(e) courses scheduled independently of any term configuration; or

(f) a combination of any one or more of the configurations in subdivisions (a) through (e).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24).

2. Repealer filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

3. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55750. Regulations. [Repealed]
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§ 55750. Regulations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 9 (sections 55750-55765) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer of subchapter 9 (sections 55750-55765) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55751. Grading Practices. [Repealed]
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§ 55751. Grading Practices. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020, and 71024, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55752. Credit-NO Credit Options. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65E61FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:00.206155+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55752. Credit-No Credit Options. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55753.5. Articulation of High School Courses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65ECD6634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:07.667253+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55753.5. Articulation of High School Courses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-2002; operative 7-1-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2002, No. 8).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55753.7. Advanced Placement Examinations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65F206834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:11.745248+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55753.7. Advanced Placement Examinations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-2002; operative 7-1-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2002, No. 8).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending second paragraph and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55753. Credit by Examination. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65E9C9234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:04.071825+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55753. Credit by Examination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Amendment filed 1-4-2002; operative 7-1-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2002, No. 8).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55754. Standards for Probation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65F6C1734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:15.533082+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55754. Standards for Probation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55755. Removal from Probation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65FB7C634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:19.320493+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55755. Removal from Probation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55756.5. Remedial Coursework Limit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66025A334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:26.340644+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55756.5. Remedial Coursework Limit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 84500, Education Code; and Statutes of 1988, Chapter 973, Section 68.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-6-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55756. Standards for Dismissal. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I65FF4CF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:22.945993+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55756. Standards for Dismissal. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55757. Units Attempted. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I660540634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:30.159712+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55757. Units Attempted. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55758.5. Grade Point Averaging. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I660D08934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:37.405481+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55758.5. Grade Point Averaging. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

2. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55758. Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6608E9E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:33.866053+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55758. Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 5-20-91 and submitted to OAL on 5-24-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 10901.5; operative 6-19-91 (Register 91, No. 31).

3. Editorial correction of printing error in Note (Register 91, No. 43).

4. Editorial correction restoring omitted definition of “Military Withdrawal” and its History Note (Register 92, No. 5).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

6. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (c), and amendment of Note filed 1-12-98; operative 2-11-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 3).

7. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (c), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsections (d) and (e) filed 12-8-2000; operative 1-7-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 50).

8. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55759. Notification of Probation and Dismissal. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6611C3834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:40.870751+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55759. Notification of Probation and Dismissal. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55760. Grade Changes. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6615E2334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:44.278840+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55760. Grade Changes. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 76224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55761. District Policy for Course Repetition. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I661E94C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:48.207798+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55761. District Policy for Course Repetition. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55762. Course Repetition: Implementation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6623EBF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:51.729761+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55762. Course Repetition: Implementation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer of subsection (d), subsection relettering, and amendment of Note filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55763. Course Repetition: Special Circumstances. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66280AA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:56.211930+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55763. Course Repetition: Special Circumstances. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76000, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55764. District Policy for Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I662BDB304C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:52:59.723798+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55764. District Policy for Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55765. Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition: Implementation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I663096234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:03.321403+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55765. Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition: Implementation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76224, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in Note (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55720. Operating Under Flexible Calendar; Accountability of Employees; Professional Learning Activities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA92D9550937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:51:23.324890+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55720. Operating Under Flexible Calendar; Accountability of Employees; Professional Learning Activities.

(a) Subject to the approval of the Chancellor pursuant to Section 55724, a community college district may designate an amount of time in each fiscal year for all employees, including full-time faculty, part-time faculty, classified staff, student employee, and administrators, to engage in professional learning activities. These activities may occur at any time during the fiscal year. The time designated for these activities shall be known as “flexible time.”

(b) A district with an approved flexible calendar may designate as flexible time for full-time faculty not more than 8.57 percent of that employee's contractual obligation for hours of service which are eligible for state apportionments in that academic year, exclusive of any intersessions.

(c) Under no circumstances may a district operate a flexible calendar program which results in an academic calendar which would be inconsistent with the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 55701.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

2. Repealer and new section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

3. Editorial correction of printing error in section heading (Register 92, No. 18) 4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) and repealer of subsection (c) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment of section heading and new subsection (c) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

7. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55724. Request for Approval.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7CABFF80937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:51:30.144122+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55724. Request for Approval.

(a) The governing board of a district wishing to conduct a flexible calendar pursuant to this article shall obtain the advance approval of the Chancellor. The request for approval shall be on a form provided by the Chancellor, and shall address at least the following:

(1) A complete description of the calendar configuration.

(2) The number of days of instruction and evaluation which will meet the requirements of the 175-Day Rule (Section 58120 of this part).

(3) The number of days during which full-time faculty, part-time faculty, classified staff, student employee, and administrators will participate in professional learning activities in lieu of the institution holding regular classroom instruction.

(4) The activities which college personnel will be engaged in during their professional learning days. Institutional service or professional learning activities for college personnel may also include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(A) evaluation of course instruction;

(B) staff development, in-service training and service improvement;

(C) curriculum and learning resource development, evaluation, and redesign to better meet the needs of students and improve student outcomes;

(D) student engagement and learning resource services;

(E) engagement in governance activities focused on student success;

(F) related activities, such as evaluation and improvement of college and/or district services to students and communities served;

(G) departmental, divisional, or institutional meetings, conferences and workshops, and institutional research;

(H) other duties as assigned by the district;

(I) the necessary supporting activities for the above;

(5) A certification that all college personnel, as defined, will be involved in at least one of the activities authorized in subsection (4). For the purposes of this section, “all college personnel” shall include any district employee specified by the district in its approved plan to participate in such activities; and

(6) A certification that the district will fully implement the provisions of Section 55730, as well as a description of the current status of such implementation, and a timetable for completion of the initial implementation.

(b) The Chancellor shall approve a request which is found to be complete and meets the requirements of law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Section 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(a)(4)(G) filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55726. Activities During Designated Days.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I521A04B0937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
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§ 55726. Activities During Designated Days.

(a) For each full-time faculty, part-time faculty, classified, student employee, or administrative employee specified by the district to participate in professional learning activities, the district shall enter into an agreement with such employees specifying the following:

(1) the professional learning activities the employees will perform in lieu of normal job duties during the designated days;

(2) the number of hours of normal job duties being substituted with the professional learning activities; and

(3) the number of hours the employee is required to spend on the professional learning activities, which must be at least equal to the number of total work hours from which the employee is released.

(b) For each employee specified by the district to participate in professional learning activities during the designated days, the district shall also maintain records on the type and number of activities assigned, and the number of such employees participating in those activities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Section 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

2. Amendment filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55728. Flexible Calendar Attendance Reporting.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4A727C10937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:51:38.715098+00:00
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§ 55728. Flexible Calendar Attendance Reporting.

(a) On forms provided by the Chancellor, districts with approved flexible calendar operations shall report at least the following:

(1) the total hours of classroom assignments (instructional time) that full-time faculty and part-time faculty specified in the district's approved plan were required to provide instruction;

(2) of the total in subsection (a)(1), the total faculty contact hours of instruction for which professional learning activities are being substituted. This total of faculty contact hours shall further be reported in terms of credit and noncredit faculty contact hours of instruction; and

(3) the number of faculty contact hours of instruction for which instruction during the designated days is being substituted. Such instruction during the designated days meeting the attendance accounting standards may be claimed for apportionment; and the faculty contact hours shall not be eligible for adjustment pursuant to Section 55729.

(b) Districts with approved flexible calendar operations shall also report such additional data as deemed necessary by the Chancellor, including any data necessary to compute the FTES adjustment specified in Section 55729.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Section 84890, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(3), (b) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55729. Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES) Units; Adjustments to Reflect Activities; Computation by Multiplier Factor.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69761720937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:51:42.471011+00:00
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§ 55729. Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES) Units; Adjustments to Reflect Activities; Computation by Multiplier Factor.

(a) The Chancellor's Office shall adjust the actual units of full-time equivalent student (FTES) of a district operating under a plan approved in accordance with this article to reflect the conduct of professional learning activities in lieu of scheduled instruction during flexible time. The adjusted units of FTES shall be computed by multiplying the actual units of FTES in the academic year, exclusive of any intersessions, computed pursuant to Section 58003.1, by a factor which does not change the FTES which would have otherwise been generated if the time for the professional learning activities had not been permitted and scheduled instruction had instead taken place.

(b) For courses other than those described in subdivision (b) of Section 58003.1, the multiplier factor shall equal the sum of the following:

(1) 1.0; and

(2) the total of all the actual hours of flexible time of all instructors pursuant to Section 55720 in the fiscal year, divided by the total of all the actual hours of classroom instruction of all instructors in the academic year, exclusive of any intersessions.

(c) For those courses described in subdivision (b) of Section 58003.1, this multiplier factor shall equal the term length multiplier applicable to the district.

(d) The Chancellor shall also withhold the appropriate amount of state aid whenever there is a final audit finding that an instructor did not spend at least as much time performing professional learning activities as the amount of time they were released from classroom instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b), (b)(2) and (c) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55730. Ongoing Responsibilities of Districts.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I50094D20937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
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§ 55730. Ongoing Responsibilities of Districts.

A district conducting an approved flexible calendar shall do all of the following to ensure effective use of resources during the designated flexible calendar days (flex days):

(a) every three years, conduct and update a survey of the most critical professional learning needs in the district;

(b) develop and carry out a plan of activities to address the critical needs;

(c) maintain records on the description, type and number of activities scheduled and the number of district employees participating in those activities;

(d) evaluate annually the effectiveness of conducted activities and update the plan to reflect needed changes;

(e) appoint and hold regular meetings of an advisory committee composed primarily of faculty with adequate representation from other employee groups and other interested persons to make recommendations on professional learning activities to the college president or chief executive officer; and

(f) provide, upon request of the Chancellor, copies of documents and information specified in subsections (a) through (d), inclusive.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Section 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

2. Amendment filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 8. Academic Calendar > Article 2. Flexible Calendar Operations > § 55732. Ongoing Responsibilities of the Chancellor.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I3C33C960937C11F0A8FF92D3E899715D
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:51:49.262361+00:00
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§ 55732. Ongoing Responsibilities of the Chancellor.

The Chancellor shall:

(a) Adjust state aid for districts with approved flexible calendar operations in accordance with the provisions of Section 55729;

(b) Periodically review documentation from selected districts to determine whether they are in compliance with the provisions of this article, and to determine whether they are conducting their flexible calendar operations in a manner consistent with the approved requests. Districts which are found to be out of compliance shall be notified and be given an opportunity to respond; and

(c) Terminate approval of any flexible calendar operation if it is found that the district has, without good cause, failed to conduct its flexible calendar operation in a manner consistent with its approved request or failed to comply with any of the requirements of this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84890, Education Code. Reference: Section 84890, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

2. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b), new subsection (c)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

4. Amendment filed 8-19-2025; operative 9-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55800.5. Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation from Two-Year Course. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I664026834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:03.317880+00:00
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§ 55800.5. Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation from Two-Year Course. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55800. Annual Report to Chancellor.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6638FA934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:22:59.893358+00:00
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§ 55800. Annual Report to Chancellor.

The governing board of each community college district shall, on or before October 31st of each year, report to the Chancellor on the condition of district libraries, for the preceding fiscal year. The report shall, in addition to other matters deemed appropriate by the governing board or the librarians, contain such statistical and other information as is deemed desirable by the Chancellor. For this purpose the Chancellor may send to the districts instructions and/or forms so as to obtain the material for a comparative study of library conditions in the state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 10 (sections 55800-55810, not consecutive) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer of former subchapter 10 (sections 55800-55810), new subchapter 9 (section 55800) and repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. Amendment filed 2-15-2019; operative 3-17-2019. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55801. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6643A8F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:07.157352+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55801. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55802. Associate in Arts Degree (Applicable Until July 1, 1983). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6646DD414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:11.122609+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55802. Associate in Arts Degree (Applicable Until July 1, 1983). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55803. Associate in Science Degree (Applicable Until July 1, 1983). [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66499C634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:14.887818+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55803. Associate in Science Degree (Applicable Until July 1, 1983). [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55805.5. Types of Courses Appropriate to the Associate Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6650A1434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:22.005995+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55805.5. Types of Courses Appropriate to the Associate Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-7-88; operative 11-6-88 (Register 88, No. 42).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55805. Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I664D45E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:18.645176+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55805. Philosophy and Criteria for Associate Degree and General Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55806. Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I665646934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:25.681615+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55806. Minimum Requirements for the Associate Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(1)(A) filed 7-19-83; designated effective 8-12-83 (Register 83, No. 29).

2. New section filed 10-7-88; operative 11-6-88 (Register 88, No. 42).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of printing error in Note (Register 91, No. 43).

5. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 22).

6. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph, subsections (a), (b)(1)-(b)(1)(A), (b)(2) and (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

7. Amendment filed 11-29-2006; operative 12-29-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 2).

8. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55807. Conversion to Credit. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I665E83F14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:29.193610+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55807. Conversion to Credit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901 and 78405, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55808. Certificate of Achievement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I666450514C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:32.721853+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55808. Certificate of Achievement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55809. Duty to Grant Diploma. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66686F034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:35.932623+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55809. Duty to Grant Diploma. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 9. Libraries > § 55810. Implementation by Governing Boards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I666B7C434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:39.519871+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55810. Implementation by Governing Boards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 11. New Colleges and Education Centers [Repealed] > § 55825. Responsibilities of District Governing Boards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6670AC634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:43.185458+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55825. Responsibilities of District Governing Boards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700, 81800 and 81805, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 11 (sections 55825-55831, not consecutive) filed 7-13-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 29).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 22).

5. Repealer of former subchapter 11 (sections 55825-55831) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 11. New Colleges and Education Centers [Repealed] > § 55827. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I667407C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:46.588046+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55827. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 66700, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (a)(3) and (b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 11. New Colleges and Education Centers [Repealed] > § 55828. Responsibilities of the Chancellor's Office, Community College Districts and the Board of Governors. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6676EDF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:50.073554+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55828. Responsibilities of the Chancellor's Office, Community College Districts and the Board of Governors. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700, 81800 and 81805, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 11. New Colleges and Education Centers [Repealed] > § 55829. Assessment of Needs and Preferences. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66795EF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:53.578597+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55829. Assessment of Needs and Preferences. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 11. New Colleges and Education Centers [Repealed] > § 55830. Identification of Objectives. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I667C1E134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:23:57.159982+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55830. Identification of Objectives. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 81810, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 11. New Colleges and Education Centers [Repealed] > § 55831. Analysis of Alternative Delivery Systems. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I667F52634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:00.559810+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55831. Analysis of Alternative Delivery Systems. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 81810, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 12. Libraries [Repealed] > § 55840. Appointment and Qualification of District Librarian. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6684F7B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:04.422479+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55840. Appointment and Qualification of District Librarian. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. New subchapter 12 heading filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

4. Repealer of former subchapter 12 (sections 55840-55841) and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 6. Curriculum and Instruction > Subchapter 12. Libraries [Repealed] > § 55841. Annual Report by Governing Board to Department of Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6689B2A04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:08.058850+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 55841. Annual Report by Governing Board to Department of Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Repealer filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56000. Scope of Chapter.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I669572734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:07.145079+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56000. Scope of Chapter.

This subchapter applies to community college districts offering academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction through Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), on and/or off campus, to students with disabilities pursuant to Education Code sections 67310-67313 and 84850.

Programs receiving funds allocated pursuant to Education Code section 84850 shall meet the requirements of this subchapter. Any academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction funded, in whole or in part, under the authority of this subchapter must:

(a) not duplicate services or instruction which are otherwise available to all students;

(b) be directly related to the educational limitations of the verified disabilities of the students to be served;

(c) be directly related to the students' participation in the educational process;

(d) promote the maximum independence and integration of students with disabilities;

(e) not include any change to curriculum or course of study that is so significant that it alters the required objectives or content of the curriculum in the approved course outline, thereby causing a fundamental alteration; and

(f) support participation of students with disabilities in educational activities consistent with the mission of the community colleges as set forth in Education Code section 66010.4.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 67310-67313 and 84850, Education Code; and 42 U.S.C. Section 12101.

History

1. Repealer of chapter 1 (sections 56000-56062) and new chapter 1 (sections 56000-56088, not consecutive) filed 12-17-76 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Designated inoperative 90 days after filing (Register 76, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 44.

2. Repealer of chapter 1 (sections 56000-56088, not consecutive) and new chapter 1 (sections 56000-56088) filed 3-15-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 12).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

4. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. Repealer of chapter 1 (sections 56000-56088, not consecutive) and new chapter 1 (sections 56000-56088, not consecutive) filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-99 (Register 88, No. 16).

6. Amendment of first and second paragraphs, repealer of subsections (a) and (f), amendment of newly designated subsections (a)-(d), new subsection (e), and amendment of Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending first two paragraphs, subsection (e) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

8. Amendment of first and second paragraphs and subsection (d), new subsection (e), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56001. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66A132434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:11.257050+00:00
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§ 56001. Definitions.

For purposes of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply:

(a) Academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services: Academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services, as used in this subchapter are any one or more of the services provided to DSPS students described in Section 56026 and/or educational assistance class instruction authorized under Section 56028.

(b) Fundamental Alteration: A fundamental alteration means any change to a course curriculum or course of study that is so significant that it alters the required objectives or content of the curriculum in the approved course outline of the course.

(c) Educational Limitation: An educational limitation means a disability related functional limitation in the educational setting. This occurs when the limitation prevents the student from having full access to and equal participation in the educational process including classes, activities, or services offered by the college to students without disabilities, without specific additional academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction.

(d) Educational Assistance Classes: educational assistance classes are instructional activities offered consistent with the provisions of Section 56000 designed to address the educational limitations of students with disabilities who are admitted to the institution pursuant to Educational Code Sections 76000 et seq. and who would be unable to substantially benefit from general college classes even with appropriate academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services. This term replaces Special Classes, as used throughout Division 6 of Title 5.

(e) Certificated staff: Certificated staff members are those who meet the minimum qualifications set forth in Section 53414 and 53420, Minimum Qualifications for Disabled Student Programs and Services Employees.

(f) Academic Accommodation Plan: The Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) is a record of the interactive process between each DSPS student and a DSPS professional staff member regarding the academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction necessary to provide the student equal access to the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67313 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56002. Student with a Disability.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66AD67434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:14.745569+00:00
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§ 56002. Student with a Disability.

A “student with a disability” is a person enrolled at a community college who has a verified disability which limits one or more major life activities, as defined in 28 C.F.R. 35.104, resulting in an educational limitation as defined in section 56001. For purposes of reporting to the Chancellor under Section 56030, students with disabilities shall be reported in the categories described in Sections 56032-44.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code; and 28 U.S.C. Section 35.104.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56004. Educational Limitation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66B297634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:18.218363+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56004. Educational Limitation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Repealer filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56005. Support Services or Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66B667F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:22.530734+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56005. Support Services or Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. New section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Repealer filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56006. Determination of Eligibility.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66BC82734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:26.092837+00:00
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§ 56006. Determination of Eligibility.

(a) In order to be eligible for academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction authorized under this chapter, a student must have a disability which is verified pursuant to subdivision (b) which results in an educational limitation identified pursuant to subdivision (c) of this section.

(b) The existence of a disability may be verified, using procedures prescribed by the Chancellor, by one of the following means:

(1) observation by certificated DSPS staff;

(2) assessment by certificated DSPS staff; or

(3) review of documentation by certificated staff provided by appropriate agencies or certified or licensed professionals outside of DSPS.

(c) The student's educational limitations must be identified by certificated staff and described in the Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) required pursuant to Section 56022. Eligibility for each service provided must be directly related to an educational limitation consistent with Section 56000(b) and Section 56001.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56008. Student Rights.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66C2C4034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:31.891957+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56008. Student Rights.

(a) Participation by students with disabilities in Disabled Student Programs and Services shall be entirely voluntary.

(b) Receiving academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction authorized under this subchapter shall not preclude a student from also participating in any other course, program or activity offered by the college.

(c) All records maintained by DSPS personnel pertaining to students with disabilities shall be protected from disclosure and shall be subject to all other requirements for handling of student records as provided in Subchapter 6 (commencing with Section 54600) of Chapter 5 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67313 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) and amendment of Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56010. Student Responsibilities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66C8DE834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:35.417265+00:00
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§ 56010. Student Responsibilities.

(a) Students receiving academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction under this subchapter shall:

(1) comply with the student code of conduct adopted by the college and all other applicable statutes and regulations related to student conduct;

(2) be responsible in their use of DSPS services and adhere to written service provision policies adopted by DSPS; and

(3) when enrolled in educational assistance classes, make measurable progress toward the goals developed for the course as established in the student's Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) or,

(4) when the student is enrolled in general college classes, meet academic standards established by the college, as applied to all students, pursuant to Subchapter 6 (commencing with Section 55500) of Chapter 6 of this Division.

(b) A district may adopt a written policy providing for the suspension or termination of DSPS services where a student fails to comply with subdivisions (a)(2), (a)(3) or (a)(4) of this section. Such policies shall provide for written notice to the student prior to the suspension or termination and shall afford the student an opportunity to appeal the decision. Each student shall be given a copy of this policy upon first applying for services from DSPS.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

4. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56012. Communication Disability. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66CE35B14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:39.560389+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56012. Communication Disability. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56014. Learning Disability. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66D0CDC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:42.936251+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56014. Learning Disability. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, NO. 16).

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56016. Acquired Brain Injury. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66D38CE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:46.745825+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56016. Acquired Brain Injury. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56018. Developmentally Delayed Learner. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66D5FDE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:50.345280+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56018. Developmentally Delayed Learner. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No.18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56020. Availability of Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66DAB8D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:53:53.875852+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56020. Availability of Services.

Each community college district receiving funds pursuant to this subchapter shall employ reasonable means to inform all students and staff about the availability of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment and repositioning of article 2. heading and repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56022. Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP).
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I66DE3B434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56022. Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP).

Each college shall generate an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) and maintain a record of the interactive process between each DSPS student and a DSPS certificated staff member regarding the academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction necessary to provide the student equal access to the educational process, given the educational limitations resulting from the student's disabilities. In addition, when a student is enrolled in educational assistance classes the AAP shall define measurable progress toward the goals of each class.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Editorial correction of Note (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56024. Measurable Progress. [Repealed]
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§ 56024. Measurable Progress. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56026. Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary AIDS and Services.
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§ 56026. Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids and Services.

Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids and services are those specialized aids, devices and/or services available to students with disabilities as defined in Section 56002, which are in addition to the general services provided to all students. Such services enable students to participate in general activities, programs and classes offered by the college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited; Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56027. Academic Adjustments.
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§ 56027. Academic Adjustments.

Each community college district receiving funding pursuant to this subchapter shall establish a policy and procedure for responding to, in a timely manner consistent with Section 53203 of this division, requests involving academic adjustments. This procedure shall provide for an individualized review of each request. The procedure shall also permit the Section 504/ADA Coordinator/Compliance Officer, or other designated district official with knowledge of accommodation requirements, to make an interim decision pending a final resolution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56028. Educational Assistance Class Instruction.
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§ 56028. Educational Assistance Class Instruction.

Educational assistance classes are instructional activities offered consistent with the provisions of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 7 of this Division, and designed to address the educational limitations of students with disabilities who are admitted to the institution pursuant to Educational Code Sections 76000 et seq. and who would be unable to substantially benefit from general college classes even with appropriate academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services. Such classes generate revenue based on the number of full-time equivalent students (FTES) enrolled in the classes.

Such classes shall be open to enrollment of students who do not have disabilities, however, to qualify as an educational assistance class, a majority of those enrolled in the class must be students with disabilities.

Educational assistance classes offered for credit or noncredit shall meet the applicable requirements for degree credit, non-degree credit, or noncredit set forth in Sections 55002 and 55705.5 of this part. In addition, educational assistance classes shall:

(a) Be designed to enable students with disabilities to compensate for educational limitations and/or acquire the skills necessary to complete their educational objectives;

(b) Employ instructors who meet minimum qualifications set forth in Section 53414 of this Division.

(c) Utilize curriculum, instructional methods, or materials specifically designed to address the educational limitations of students with disabilities. Curriculum committees responsible for reviewing and/or recommending educational assistance class offerings shall have or obtain the expertise appropriate for determining whether the requirements of this section are satisfied; and

(d) Utilize student/instructor ratios determined to be appropriate by the District given the educational limitations of the students with disabilities enrolled in each class. Class size should not be so large as to impede measurable progress or to endanger the well-being and safety of students or staff.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88 operative 4-29-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 2. DSPS Services > § 56029. Educational Assistance Class Course Repetition.
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§ 56029. Educational Assistance Class Course Repetition.

Repetition of educational assistance classes is subject to the provisions of article 4 (commencing with section 55040) of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 6 and Section 58161 of this Division. However, districts are authorized to permit additional repetitions of credit or noncredit educational assistance classes to provide an accommodation to a student's educational limitations pursuant to state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Districts shall develop policies and procedures providing for repetition under the following circumstances:

(a) When continuing success of the student in other general and/or educational assistance classes is dependent on additional repetitions of a specific educational assistance class;

(b) When additional repetitions of a specific educational assistance class are essential to completing a student's preparation for enrollment into other general or educational assistance classes; or

(c) When the student has an Academic Accommodation Plan which involves a goal other than completion of the educational assistance class in question and repetition of the course will further achievement of that goal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 55040, 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code; and 29 U.S.C. Section 794.

History

1. New section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph, subsection (a) and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56030. Reporting Requirements.
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§ 56030. Reporting Requirements.

Each community college district receiving funding pursuant to this subchapter shall submit such reports (including budget and fiscal reports described in Article 4) as the Chancellor may require. When submitting such reports, districts shall use the disability categories set forth in Sections 56032-44 and shall conform to the reporting format, procedures, and deadlines the Chancellor may additionally prescribe.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment and repositioning of article 3. heading and repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56032. Physical Disability.
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§ 56032. Physical Disability.

Physical disability is defined as a limitation in locomotion or motor functions. These limitations are the result of specific impacts to the body's muscular-skeletal or nervous systems, and limit the student's ability to access the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56034. Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Dhh).
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§ 56034. Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH).

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) is defined as a total or partial loss of hearing function that limits the student's ability to access the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56035. Blind and Low Vision.
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§ 56035. Blind and Low Vision.

Blindness and low vision is defined as a level of vision that limits the student's ability to access the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56036. Learning Disability.
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§ 56036. Learning Disability.

Learning disability (LD) is defined as a persistent condition of presumed neurological dysfunction which may exist with other disabling conditions. The dysfunction is not explained by lack of educational opportunity, lack of proficiency in the language of instruction, or other non-neurological factors, and this dysfunction limits the student's ability to access the educational process. To be categorized as a student with a learning disability, a student must meet the following criteria through psycho-educational assessment verified by a qualified specialist certified to assess learning disabilities:

(a) Average to above-average intellectual ability; and

(b) Statistically significant processing deficit(s); and/or

(c) Statistically significant aptitude-achievement discrepancies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56037. Acquired Brain Injury (Abi).
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§ 56037. Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is defined as a deficit in brain functioning which results in a total or partial loss of cognitive, communicative, motor, psycho-social and/or sensory-perceptual abilities, and limits the student's ability to access the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56038. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd).
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§ 56038. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder that is a persistent deficit in attention and/or hyperactive and impulsive behavior that limits the student's ability to access the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56039. Intellectual Disability (ID).
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§ 56039. Intellectual Disability (ID).

Intellectual disability (ID) is defined as significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior that affect and limit the student's ability to access the educational process. An individual may have an intellectual disability when:

(1) the person's functioning level is below average intellectual ability; and

(2) the person has significant limitations in adaptive skill areas as expressed in conceptual, social, academic and practical skills in independent living and employment; and,

(3) the disability originated before the age of 18.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56040. Autism Spectrum.
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§ 56040. Autism Spectrum.

Autism Spectrum disorders are defined as neurodevelopmental disorders described as persistent deficits which limit the student's ability to access the educational process. Symptoms must have been present in the early developmental period, and cause limitation in social, academic, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56042. Mental Health Disability.
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§ 56042. Mental Health Disability.

(a) Mental Health disability is defined as a persistent psychological or psychiatric disability, or emotional or mental illness that limits the student's ability to access the educational process. For purposes of this subchapter, conditions that are not described and/or excluded in the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are not covered in this category.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101; and American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56044. Other Health Conditions and Disabilities.
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§ 56044. Other Health Conditions and Disabilities.

This category includes all students with disabilities, as defined in Section 56002, with other health conditions, and/or disabilities that affect a major life activity, which are otherwise not defined in Sections 56032-56042, but which limit the student's ability to access the educational process.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 31).

3. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56046. DSPS Program Plan.
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§ 56046. DSPS Program Plan.

(a) Each district receiving funding pursuant to this subchapter shall develop and submit to the Chancellor, at such times as the Chancellor shall designate, a DSPS program plan for each college within the district. Upon approval by the Chancellor, the plan shall be a contract between the District and the Chancellor. Expenditures of funds appropriated pursuant to this subchapter must conform to the approved plan.

(b) The unit or program plan developed as part of a college's accreditation or strategic planning processes shall meet the requirements of the plan required by this section if it contains at least all of the following:

(1) the long-term goals of the DSPS program;

(2) the short-term measurable objectives of the program;

(3) the activities to be undertaken to accomplish the goals and objectives; and

(4) a description of the methods used for program evaluation.

(c) Each district shall submit updates to its plan to the Chancellor upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No.18.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Repealer of subsection (b), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (b)-(b)(1), new subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56048. Staffing.
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§ 56048. Staffing.

(a) Each district receiving funds pursuant to this subchapter shall ensure sufficient DSPS certificated and support staff to provide timely and effective services to eligible students with disabilities.

(b) Each district receiving funds pursuant to this subchapter shall designate a DSPS coordinator or director for each college in the district. For the purpose of this section, the coordinator or director is defined as that individual for each college in the district who has responsibility for the day-to-day operation of DSPS, which is necessary to implement Subchapter 1 of Chapter 7 of this Division. For the coordinator or director, those responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, integration of DSPS into the college's instruction and services, the provision of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services, maintaining knowledge of the legal responsibilities regarding students with disabilities participation in the educational process, and budget planning. The designated coordinator or director must meet the minimum qualifications for a DSPS counselor or instructor set forth in Section 53414(a) through (d) or meet the minimum qualifications for an educational administrator set forth in Section 53420 and, in addition, have two (2) years full-time experience or the equivalent within the last four (4) years in one or more of the following fields:

(1) instruction or counseling or both in a higher education program for students with disabilities;

(2) administration of a program for students with disabilities in an institution of higher education;

(3) teaching, counseling or administration in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities; or

(4) administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the military, or private social welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities.

(c) Persons employed pursuant to this Subchapter as counselors or instructors of students with disabilities shall meet minimum qualifications set forth in Section 53414 of Subchapter 4 of Chapter 4 of this Division.

(d) Districts receiving funding pursuant to this subchapter may also employ classified and/or paraprofessional support staff. Support staff shall function under the coordination of a DSPS coordinator or director, counselor, LD Specialist, or instructor as appropriate for the academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction being provided.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56050. Advisory Committee.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:09.601892+00:00
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§ 56050. Advisory Committee.

Each district receiving funds pursuant to this subchapter shall establish, for either the District or at each college in the district, an advisory committee which shall meet not less than once per year.

The advisory committee shall, at a minimum, include a student with disabilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending second paragraph and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56052. Evaluation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67397AA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:13.385647+00:00
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§ 56052. Evaluation.

The Chancellor shall conduct evaluations of DSPS programs to determine their effectiveness. Each college shall be evaluated at least once every five years. The evaluation shall at a minimum, provide for the gathering of outcome data and data pertaining to staff and student perceptions of program effectiveness, access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794) and data on the implementation of the program as outlined in Education Code Section 84850.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code; and 29 U.S.C. Sec. 794.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56054. Special Projects.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I673C87E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:17.554299+00:00
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§ 56054. Special Projects.

(a) Community college districts receiving funding pursuant to this subchapter shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible with the Chancellor in carrying out special projects, which may include, but are not limited to, task force meetings, research studies, model programs, conferences, training seminars, and other activities designed to foster program development and accountability. Such projects shall be funded from the three percent set aside authorized pursuant to Education Code Section 84850(e).

(b) Where such projects fund services to students, such students need not meet the eligibility criteria otherwise required under this subchapter, but such students shall meet any eligibility requirements which the Chancellor may prescribe.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56056. Authorized Professional Staff. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I673F1FF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:21.087577+00:00
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§ 56056. Authorized Professional Staff. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-888 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No.18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 3. Reports, Plans and Program Requirements > § 56058. Coordinator of Disabled Student Programs and Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I674142D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:24.527273+00:00
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§ 56058. Coordinator of Disabled Student Programs and Services. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56060. Basis of Funding.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6744EC534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:28.394187+00:00
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§ 56060. Basis of Funding.

Any community college district shall be entitled to receive funding pursuant to Education Code Section 84850 to offset the allowable expenses, as defined in Section 56064, of providing academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction, to students with disabilities enrolled in state-supported educational courses or programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Amendment and repositioning of article heading and repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56062. Provision of Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary AIDS, Services and/or Instruction.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67486EC44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:32.362196+00:00
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§ 56062. Provision of Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids, Services and/or Instruction.

A community college district will be deemed to have “provided academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction” to a student with a disability, as required by Section 56060, if the student is enrolled in an educational assistance class or is enrolled in a general class and received one or more service contacts each semester the student attends.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Editorial correction of printing error in first paragraph (Register 91, No. 31).

3. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56064. Allowable Expenses.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:35.934247+00:00
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§ 56064. Allowable Expenses.

(a) Allowable expenses are those actual fixed, variable, and one-time costs (not including non-allowable expenses, as defined in Section 56068) for providing academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, services and/or instruction, as defined in Sections 56026 and 56028, which exceed the combined total of the following:

(1) the average cost to the district of providing comparable services (as defined in Section 56066) to students without disabilities times the number of students with disabilities receiving such services from DSPS;

(2) the revenue derived from educational assistance classes as provided in Section 56070; and

(3) any other funds for serving students with disabilities which the district receives from federal, state, or local sources other than discretionary district funds.

(b) Allowable expenses may include the removal or modification of minor architectural barriers providing the funds expended do not exceed 1% of the current year DSPS allocation, unless an exception to the funding limitation has been granted by the Chancellor's Office.

(c) Allowable expenses may also include the purchase and repair of equipment.

(d) The cost of allowable expenses may fluctuate depending on the number of students or the unit load of the students.

(e) As used in Subchapter 1 of Chapter 7 of this Division, allowable expenses refers to direct excess costs, as is defined in Education Code Section 84850(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Editorial correction of printing error in first paragraph (Register 91, No. 31).

3. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56066. Comparable Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6753E0734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:39.389460+00:00
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§ 56066. Comparable Services.

(a) As used in Section 56064, “comparable services” are those services which are comparable to services available from a college to its students without disabilities. These services described in Section 56026 include, but are not limited to:

(1) job placement and development;

(2) registration assistance;

(3) accessible parking;

(4) assessment;

(5) counseling;

(6) tutoring; and

(7) outreach.

(b) Districts which claim reimbursement for allowable expenses for comparable services as defined in subdivision (a) must, for each college in the district:

(1) certify that the service in question is not offered to students without disabilities; or

(2) collect and report to the Chancellor, on forms prescribed by the Chancellor, data showing the number of new and the number of continuing students with disabilities enrolled in credit courses who received one or more such services, in whole or in part, from DSPS.

(c) The Chancellor shall adjust the allocation of each district by the number, if any, of students reported pursuant to subdivision (b)(2), times the applicable credit student services funding rates for new and continuing students calculated pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 58730) of Subchapter 8 of Chapter 9 of this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56068. Non-Allowable Expenses.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I675A22044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:43.126990+00:00
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§ 56068. Non-Allowable Expenses.

The following expenses are not allowed to be paid by DSPS funds, including but not limited to:

(a) college administrative staff salary and benefit costs (e.g., staff of the college business office, bookstore, reproduction center, etc.);

(b) administrative salaries and benefits for staff at the dean salary level and above, with the exception of the applicable FTE of the DSPS coordinator or director;

(c) indirect costs, such as rent, heat, light, power, telephone, FAX, internet service, gasoline and janitorial;

(d) costs of construction, except for removal or modification of minor architectural barriers. These expenses must not exceed 1% of the current year DSPS allocation;

(e) travel costs other than for DSPS-staff and students for directly related DSPS activities or functions;

(f) costs for on- and off-campus space and plant maintenance;

(g) the cost of office furniture (e.g., desks, bookcases, filing cabinets, etc.);

(h) political or professional association dues and/or contributions;

(i) rent of off-campus space;

(j) costs for legal matters, election campaigns, or audit expenses;

(k) building costs, even if the new building were for exclusive use of DSPS;

(l) books or other resource material purchases for the general or main library; or

(m) vehicles or modification of vehicles including campus trams, unless used exclusively for students with disabilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56070. Revenue from Educational Assistance Classes.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I675F04034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:47.083914+00:00
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§ 56070. Revenue from Educational Assistance Classes.

Revenue from educational assistance classes shall be used for provision of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids services and/or instruction pursuant to Sections 56026 and 56028 and shall not be used for non-allowable expenses as defined in Section 56068.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56072. Allocations; Reports; Audits; Adjustments.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6762D4934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:51.439397+00:00
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§ 56072. Allocations; Reports; Audits; Adjustments.

(a) The Chancellor shall adopt an allocation formula which is consistent with the requirements of this Subchapter. The Chancellor shall use this formula to make advance allocations of funding provided pursuant to Section 56060 to each community college district consistent with the district's approved DSPS program/unit plan pursuant to Section 56046 and the requirements of this Article.

(b) A portion, not to exceed 20 percent, of the allocation may be based on the amount of federal, state, local, or district discretionary funds which the district has devoted to serving students with disabilities. Provided, however, that in no event shall any district be entitled to receive funding which exceeds its allowable expenses, as defined in Section 56064, of providing academic adjustments, auxiliary aides and services or instruction to students with disabilities.

(c) Each district shall submit such enrollment and budget reports as the Chancellor may require.

(d) The Chancellor shall provide for audits of DSPS programs to determine the accuracy of the reports required pursuant to subdivision (c).

(e) The Chancellor may, based on audit findings or enrollment/budget reports, adjust the allocation of any district to compensate for over or under-allocated amounts in the current fiscal year or any of the three immediately preceding fiscal years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) and amendment of Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56074. Accounting for Funds.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6766A5234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:55.853879+00:00
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§ 56074. Accounting for Funds.

Each community college district shall establish a unique budget identifier code to separately account for all funds provided pursuant to this subchapter. The district shall certify through fiscal and accounting reports prescribed by the Chancellor that all funds were expended in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-12 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56076. Other Resources.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6769D9734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:55:59.254431+00:00
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§ 56076. Other Resources.

As a condition of receiving funds pursuant to this subchapter, each community college district shall certify that reasonable efforts have been made to utilize all funds from federal, state, or local sources which are available for serving students with disabilities and shall report those expenditures to the Chancellor, as required by Section 56072.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310-67312 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56078. Average Daily Attendance Apportionment (ADA) for Classes Offered Through Dsp&S. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I676D34D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:56:04.463250+00:00
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§ 56078. Average Daily Attendance Apportionment (ADA) for Classes Offered Through DSP&S. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850 , Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56080. Determination of Direct Excess Costs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I676FA5D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:56:08.046713+00:00
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§ 56080. Determination of Direct Excess Costs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600, and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No.16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56082. Adjustments to Allocation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I677328414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:56:12.163119+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56082. Adjustments to Allocation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56084. District Fiscal Responsibility and Contribution. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I677572334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:56:15.964716+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56084. District Fiscal Responsibility and Contribution. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56086. Expenses Not Funded. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67780A434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:56:20.868311+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56086. Expenses Not Funded. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 1. Disabled Student Programs and Services > Article 4. Funding and Accountability > § 56088. Other Support Funds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I677A54334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:56:45.069619+00:00
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§ 56088. Other Support Funds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 78600 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 78600 and 84850, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56200. Implementation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I678020934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56200. Implementation.

This subchapter implements, and should be read in conjunction with, article 8 (commencing with Section 69640), chapter 2, part 42, division 5, title 3, of the Education Code. The definitions in this article apply to the requirements of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 2.5 (Sections 56200-56296, not consecutive) filed 10-8-76; designated effective 7-1-77 (Register 76, No. 41).

2. Amendment filed 8-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 34).

3. Repealer of Chapter 2.5 (Sections 56200-56296, not consecutive) and new Chapter 2.5 (Sections 56200-56293, not consecutive) filed 8-10-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 32). For prior history, see Registers 77, No. 34; 77, No. 45; 78, No. 26 and 78, No. 39.

4. Repealer filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

5. Repealer of Subchapter 1 heading, amendment of Article 1 heading, and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

6. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56201. Waiver.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67832DD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56201. Waiver.

The Chancellor is authorized to waive any part or all of Articles 3 and 5. Waiver requests must be submitted to the Chancellor in writing by the district superintendent/chancellor setting forth in detail the reasons for the request and the resulting problems caused if the request were denied.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69649 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56202. Full-Time Student.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67859ED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56202. Full-Time Student.

“Full-Time Student” means a student, who during a regular semester or quarter, is enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit units or the equivalent in community college courses. Full-time student for a summer or inter session shall be defined by the college district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56203. Participation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67880FD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56203. Participation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56204. Student Served.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I678AA7E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56204. Student Served.

For purposes of allocating EOPS funds, conducting audits and evaluations, an EOPS student served is a person for whom, at minimum, the EOPS program has documentation in the student's file of an EOPS application, educational plan, and mutual responsibility contract developed pursuant to section 56222(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Registers 83, No. 18 and 81, No. 3.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56206. EOPS Information.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I678DB5234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:08.218653+00:00
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§ 56206. EOPS Information.

The Chancellor shall require districts receiving EOPS funds to identify students served and the level and type of programs and services each student received.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56208. Advisory Committee.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6790C2634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:03:56.652951+00:00
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§ 56208. Advisory Committee.

Each EOPS program shall have an Advisory Committee appointed by the president of the college upon recommendation of the EOPS Director. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist the college in developing and maintaining effective extended opportunity programs and services. The term of each committee member shall be for two years, July 1 of the year of appointment to June 30 of the second succeeding year. Members may serve more than one term. The committee shall consist of no fewer members than the members of the local Board of Trustees. Members shall serve without compensation. Members may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties. The advisory committee should include representation from college personnel, EOPS students, local or feeder high schools, community and business sectors, and baccalaureate institutions where possible. The Advisory Committee shall meet at least once during each academic year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56210. Comparable Level of Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I679444D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:14.490862+00:00
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§ 56210. Comparable Level of Services.

The college shall maintain the same dollar level of services supported with non-EOPS funds as the average reported in its final budget report in the previous three academic years. At a minimum, this amount shall equal the three-year average or 15% of the average EOPS allocation to that college for the same three base years, whichever is greater. The Chancellor may approve reductions in the required amount if enrollments in the EOPS program decline.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Editorial correction of Note (Register 97, No. 46).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56211. Evaluation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6796DCE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:18.866432+00:00
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§ 56211. Evaluation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56215. Effect of Article. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67994DE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:23.281625+00:00
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§ 56215. Effect of Article. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56216. Chancellor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I679B49B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:27.415488+00:00
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§ 56216. Chancellor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56217. Income Ceiling Adjustment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I679D93A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:31.913665+00:00
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§ 56217. Income Ceiling Adjustment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652, and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 and 69648, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 3.

2. Repealer of Article 3 heading and Section 56217 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56218. Curriculum Development. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I679FB6834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:36.346023+00:00
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§ 56218. Curriculum Development. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 56219. Depressed Area. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67A1D9644C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:40.871429+00:00
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§ 56219. Depressed Area. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56220. Eligibility for Programs and Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67A7CCD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:44.784282+00:00
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§ 56220. Eligibility for Programs and Services.

To receive programs and services authorized by this chapter, a student must:

(a) be a resident of California pursuant to the provisions of part 41 commencing with section 68000 of the Education Code or be exempt from paying non-resident tuition pursuant to section 68130.5 of the Education Code.

(b) be enrolled full-time when accepted into the EOPS program. The EOPS director may authorize up to 10% of EOPS students accepted to be enrolled for 9 units.

(c) not have completed more than 70 units of degree applicable credit coursework in any combination of postsecondary higher education institutions.

(d) qualify to receive a Board of Governors Grant pursuant to section 58620(b)(1) or (2).

(e) be educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOPS director or designee. In making that determination the EOPS director shall consider one or more of the following factors:

(1) not qualified at the college of attendance for enrollment into the minimum level English or mathematics course that is applicable to the associate degree.

(2) not have graduated from high school or obtained the General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).

(3) graduated from high school with a grade point average below 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.

(4) been previously enrolled in remedial education.

(5) other factors set forth in the district's plan submitted to the Chancellor pursuant to section 56270 of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66021.6, 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69641, 69641.5, 69648, 69649, 69650, 69651, 69652, 69653 and 69656, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (c), (d) and (d)(5) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of Note filed 3-11-2020; operative 4-10-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56221. Encumbrance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67ADC0434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:48.381236+00:00
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§ 56221. Encumbrance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56222. Student Responsibility.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67B22D134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:52.034627+00:00
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§ 56222. Student Responsibility.

To remain eligible to receive programs and services, students shall:

(a) apply for state and/or federal financial aid pursuant to the applicable rules and procedures of the college of attendance.

(b) maintain academic progress towards a certificate, associate degree, or transfer goal pursuant to the academic standards established by the college of attendance applicable to all credit enrolled students.

(c) file an initial EOPS application and complete and adhere to a student educational plan and an EOPS mutual responsibility contract for programs and services.

(d) within two months of acceptance into the EOPS program, provide income documentation from state or federal income tax forms, or public assistance documentation pursuant to section 58620(b)(2), or other documentation as required for financial aid by the college of attendance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56223. EOPS Student. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67B588734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:55.669833+00:00
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§ 56223. EOPS Student. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56224. Eligibility for EOPS Financial Aid.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67B820834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:57:59.039790+00:00
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§ 56224. Eligibility for EOPS Financial Aid.

To receive EOPS financial aid a student shall:

(a) be eligible for and receive programs and services pursuant to sections 56220 and 56222 above.

(b) demonstrate financial need according to the rules and procedures established for financial aid at the college of attendance.

(c) have need for EOPS financial aid in accordance with sections 56252 and 56254 of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56225. Governing Board. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67BADFA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:58:02.668647+00:00
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§ 56225. Governing Board. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56226. Limitations on Eligibility.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67BD50A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T22:58:06.375505+00:00
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§ 56226. Limitations on Eligibility.

A student who has met the eligibility requirements of sections 56220 and 56222, and who participates without term-to-term interruption, shall continue to be eligible until the student:

(a) has completed 70 degree applicable credit units of instruction, or has completed consecutively six semester terms or nine quarter terms of enrollment. Time spent by the student enrolled in remedial courses, including remedial level English as a Second Language courses, shall not be included when computing the requirements of this subdivision. The EOPS Director may waive this limitation only in cases where students are enrolled in programs which require more than 70 units, or which require prerequisites that would exceed the limitations.

(b) has failed to meet the terms, conditions, and follow-up provisions of the student education plan and/or the EOPS mutual responsibility contract.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph, subsection (a) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56227. Multicultural Studies. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67BF9A934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:00.095561+00:00
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§ 56227. Multicultural Studies. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56228. Grandfather Provision. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67C232A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:03.498654+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56228. Grandfather Provision. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69648.7 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640-69655, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

3. Repealer filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56229. Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67C53FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:07.185518+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56229. Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56230. Full-Time EOPS Director.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67C89B434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:10.664103+00:00
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§ 56230. Full-Time EOPS Director.

Each college receiving EOPS funds shall employ a full-time EOPS director to directly manage and/or coordinate the daily operation of the programs and services offered, and to supervise and/or coordinate the staff assigned to perform EOPS activities. Colleges having less than full-time EOPS director positions may continue such positions upon approval of the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall consider the number of students served, the size of the EOPS staff and budget, and the scope and level of services offered when approving requests for less than full-time EOPS director positions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

2. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56231. Special Projects. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67CBA8804C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:14.544050+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56231. Special Projects. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56232. Outreach, Orientation, and Registration Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67CEB5C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:18.640436+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56232. Outreach, Orientation, and Registration Services.

Each college receiving EOPS funds shall provide access services to identify EOPS eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college. Access services shall include at minimum:

(a) outreach and recruitment to increase the number of potential EOPS eligible students who enroll at the college.

(b) orientation to familiarize EOPS eligible students with: the location and function of college and EOPS programs and services; the college catalog, application, and registration process, with emphasis on academic and grading standards, college terminology (e.g., grade points, units), course add and drop procedures and related rules; financial aid application procedures; and transfer procedures to baccalaureate institutions.

(c) registration assistance for priority enrollment pursuant to section 58108.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56233. Student Contact Hours. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67D174E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:22.313162+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56233. Student Contact Hours. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56234. Assessments.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67D482234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:25.627143+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56234. Assessments.

Each college receiving EOPS funds shall assess EOPS eligible students using instruments and methods which the college president certifies are reliable, valid, and appropriate for students being assessed and for the purpose of the assessment. All assessment results which make use of standardized scoring shall be explained and interpreted to EOPS students by counselors trained in the use and meaning of such assessments. Assessments shall, at minimum, include:

(a) course and placement tests in reading, comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and computations.

(b) diagnostic tests to determine the specific academic skill deficiencies in areas in which placement tests indicate that the student has a low probability of success in degree applicable courses as defined by college policies.

(c) study skill assessment which determines how well the student is able to take lecture notes, outline written material, use library services, and use effective study techniques.

(d) support service assessment which determines what services the student may need to attend regularly and participate in campus life (such as the need for financial aid, child care, part-time employment, or extra-curricular pursuits).

(e) assessment instruments that are not culturally or linguistically biased.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56235. Target or High Priority Area. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67D71A334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:29.167997+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56235. Target or High Priority Area. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56236. Counseling and Advisement.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67D9B2444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:32.850787+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56236. Counseling and Advisement.

Each college receiving EOPS funds shall provide counseling and advisement to EOPS-eligible students of at least three contact sessions per term for each student as follows:

(a) a contact session which combines interview interpretation of assessment results to prepare a student educational plan and a mutual responsibility contract specifying what programs and services the student shall receive and what the student is expected to accomplish.

(b) an in-term contact session to ensure the student is succeeding adequately, that programs and services are being provided effectively, and to plan changes as may be needed to enhance student success.

(c) a term-end or program exit contact session to assess the success of students in reaching the objectives of that term, the success of the programs and services provided in meeting student needs, and to assist students to prepare for the next term of classes, or to make future plans if students are leaving the EOPS program or the college.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

2. New Article 2 heading and amendment of subsection (e) filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56237. Independent Student Criteria. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67DCE6934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:36.626082+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56237. Independent Student Criteria. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69506, 69640, 69641, 69642 and 69650, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-7-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a)(2) filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56238. Basic Skills Instruction and Tutoring Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67DF57924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:40.241424+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56238. Basic Skills Instruction and Tutoring Services.

Colleges receiving EOPS funds shall provide basic skills instruction and tutoring services to EOPS eligible students who, on the basis of assessments and counseling, need such services to succeed in reaching their educational goals.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56239. Priority in Serving Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67E17A734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:43.662052+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56239. Priority in Serving Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No.18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56240. Transfer and Career Employment Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67E376434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:47.478686+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56240. Transfer and Career Employment Services.

Colleges receiving EOPS funds shall provide assistance to EOPS eligible students to transfer to baccalaureate institutions and/or to find career employment in their field of training. Appropriate college and EOPS staff shall attempt to articulate coursework and support services needed by EOPS students with baccalaureate institutional staff, particularly baccalaureate institutional staff who are responsible for programs and services that are similar to EOPS.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56241. Outline. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67E5E7414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:51.270802+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56241. Outline. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56243. Deadlines. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67E7BC034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:55.691093+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56243. Deadlines. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56244. Applications. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67E9DEE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:04:59.076144+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56244. Applications. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56245. Scope and Appropriateness. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67EC4FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:03.319695+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56245. Scope and Appropriateness. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56246. Maintenance of Effort. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67EE4BB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:08.070929+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56246. Maintenance of Effort. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56247. Advisory Committee. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67F047834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:11.851087+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56247. Advisory Committee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56248. Evaluation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67F291714C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:15.430096+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56248. Evaluation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69641, 69642, 69649 and 69650, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56250. Effect. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67F48D434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:19.015242+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56250. Effect. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 heading and Section 56250 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56251. Evaluation by Chancellor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67F689134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:22.892861+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56251. Evaluation by Chancellor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69642, 69649, 69650, 69651, 69652 and 69653, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56252. Purpose.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67F9BD634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:27.760208+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56252. Purpose.

Financial assistance in the form of EOPS grants and workstudy shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions of this article to EOPS eligible students for the purpose of reducing potential student loan indebtedness, or to reduce unmet financial need, after Pell grants and other state, federal or institutional financial aid has been awarded to the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56253. Approved Plan Required. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67FBB9334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:32.370830+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56253. Approved Plan Required. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56255. Priority in Funding. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I680074234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:39.414200+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56255. Priority in Funding. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56256. Award Procedures.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68030C334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:43.092511+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56256. Award Procedures.

(a) Financial aid offices shall award and disburse EOPS grant and workstudy funds according to college procedures upon the authorization of the EOPS office.

(b) EOPS offices shall authorize EOPS grant and workstudy awards such that:

(1) Awards are distributed as evenly as possible between dependent and independent students.

(2) Priority in awards is given to dependent or independent students having the lowest family or personal incomes, respectively.

(c) EOPS offices may authorize an EOPS grant to reduce packaged student employment awards on a case-by-case basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56257. Funding. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I680640834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:46.972715+00:00
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§ 56257. Funding. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69648 and 69652, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56258. Emergency Loans.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68099BE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:50.722208+00:00
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§ 56258. Emergency Loans.

EOPS programs may establish an emergency loan program for EOPS students to meet unexpected or untimely costs for books, college supplies, transportation and housing, subject to the following provisions:

(a) loans may not exceed $300 in a single academic year and must be repaid within the academic year in which the loan was made.

(b) loan funds shall be held in a separate account established by the district for that purpose; collected funds and interest earned shall be credited to the loan account and all loan funds may be carried over fiscal years for the life of the loan program.

(c) the total amount held for the loan program may not exceed three times the amount originally set aside to establish the program. Amounts in excess of this limit, or the total amount held when the program is terminated, shall be returned to the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No.40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56259. Effective Program Experience. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I680CD0334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:54.267951+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56259. Effective Program Experience. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 4. EOPS Financial Aid Standards > § 56254. EOPS Grants and Workstudy Awards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA3418630045F11F0BAE4FBB84B7E1A6A
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:35.715648+00:00
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§ 56254. EOPS Grants and Workstudy Awards.

(a) Grants may be awarded in an amount not to exceed a student's unmet need for the academic year. Notwithstanding any local policies to the contrary, no community college district, college, or EOPS program may enforce any restrictions on where students may spend EOPS grant funds awarded under this section.

(b) Workstudy awards shall not exceed a student's unmet need for the academic year. Contracts with private industry may be utilized to place EOPS workstudy students.

(c) No combination of EOPS grant and workstudy awards may exceed the amount of a student's unmet need in an academic year.

(d) EOPS grants to students shall be divided by the number of terms of the student recipient's attendance in an academic year and disbursed to the student directly in equal shares for each term.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69648 and 69650, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-11-2025; operative 3-13-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 5. Staffing Standards > § 56260. Staff.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6810A0C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:05:57.812100+00:00
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§ 56260. Staff.

EOPS shall be provided by a certificated director, instructors and counselors and other support staff employed by the governing board of the community college district. All staff funded by EOPS who are not supervised by the EOPS Director shall be accountable to the EOPS Director for the services rendered to EOPS students pursuant to the approved EOPS program plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640-69655, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 5. Staffing Standards > § 56262. Director Qualifications.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6813D5134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:01.701100+00:00
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§ 56262. Director Qualifications.

(a) The EOPS Director must meet the minimum qualifications for a student services administrator as specified in section 53420 of this part, or must possess a Community College Supervisor Credential.

(b) In addition, an EOPS Director hired after October 24, 1987, must have, within the last four years, two years of experience or the equivalent:

(1) In the management or administration of educational programs, community organizations, government programs, or private industry in which the applicant dealt predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages or,

(2) As a community college EOPS counselor or EOPS instructor, or have comparable experience in working with disadvantaged clientele.

(c) In addition, an EOPS director hired after October 24, 1987, shall have completed a minimum of six units of college-level course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by educational, language, or social disadvantages.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 70901(b)(1)(B) and 87356, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901(b)(1)(B), 87356 and 87357, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code, section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 5. Staffing Standards > § 56264. Counselor Qualifications.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6817F3C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:05.126085+00:00
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§ 56264. Counselor Qualifications.

(a) EOPS “Counselors” are those persons designated by the community college to serve as certificated counselors in the EOPS program and must possess the Community College Counselor Credential or possess a master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or the equivalent, and

(b) In addition, EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:

(1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages or,

(2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages and,

(c) In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640-69655, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 10-30-90 with Secretary of State by Board of Governors, California Community Colleges; operative 11-30-90 (Register 90, No. 49). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56270. Contract Plan.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I681CAEB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:08.702228+00:00
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§ 56270. Contract Plan.

(a) Districts wishing to participate in EOPS shall submit for approval by the Chancellor a plan which conforms to the provisions of this subchapter for each college within the district which intends to conduct an EOPS program. A college plan approved by the Chancellor shall constitute a contract between the district which operates the college and the Chancellor. Changes to the program plan may be made only with the prior written approval of the Chancellor.

(b) The Chancellor will notify in writing those districts which submit plans on or before the deadline set pursuant to section 56274 within ninety (90) days of that deadline whether the district's plan is complete and whether the plan is approved or disapproved. If the plan is disapproved, the Chancellor will notify the district how the plan is deficient. If a district plan is disapproved, the district may resubmit the plan and the Chancellor will approve or disapprove the resubmitted plan within ninety (90) days of its receipt.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Editorial correction of printing error restoring section heading (Register 91, No. 29).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56271. Approved Programs and Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I681EF8A44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:12.526332+00:00
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§ 56271. Approved Programs and Services. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56272. Outline.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6821DED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:16.200654+00:00
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§ 56272. Outline.

Each plan shall address the following:

(a) the long-term goals of the EOPS program in supporting the goals of the college and the goals adopted for EOPS by the Board of Governors.

(b) the objectives of the EOPS program to be attained in the fiscal year for which EOPS funds are allocated.

(c) the activities to be undertaken to achieve the objectives, including how the college plans to meet the standards set forth in Articles 3, 4, and 5 of this subchapter.

(d) an operating budget which indicates the planned expenditures of EOPS funds, and of other district funds to be used to finance EOPS activities.

(e) the number of students to be served.

(f) an evaluation of the results achieved in the prior year of funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56274. Deadlines.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6825AF634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:19.825002+00:00
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§ 56274. Deadlines.

The Chancellor's Office shall annually establish a final date for the submission of EOPS plans and shall notify districts of this date and distribute the forms for the submission of the plan not less than 90 days prior to that date. Applications and plans received after that date shall be returned to the applying district without evaluation or consideration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56276. Review and Approval of District Plans.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I682958E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:23.468132+00:00
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§ 56276. Review and Approval of District Plans.

All plans and requests for funding submitted on or before the deadline shall be reviewed and evaluated by the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall approve plans for funding in whole or in part.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Registers 83, No. 18 and 81, No. 3.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56277. Necessity of Subchapter. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I682D29734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:27.156585+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56277. Necessity of Subchapter. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56278. Program Evaluation by the Chancellor.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I682FE8934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:32.610164+00:00
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§ 56278. Program Evaluation by the Chancellor.

Each college having an approved plan shall participate annually in an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program which shall be conducted by the Chancellor. The annual evaluation may include on-site operational reviews, audits, and measurements of student success in achieving their educational objectives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69648.5 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56279. Accrual Basis. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6832CEC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:36.249222+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56279. Accrual Basis. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56280. Priorities in Serving Students.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6835B4F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:39.719105+00:00
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§ 56280. Priorities in Serving Students.

Each plan shall incorporate the priorities of this section in the order presented when serving students from among those who are eligible pursuant to section 56220. The purpose of these priorities is to ensure that colleges strive to achieve and maintain a racial, ethnic, and gender composition among income eligible students served which matches the racial, ethnic, and gender composition by income group of eighteen years and above who reside in the college service area.

(a) priority in outreach and recruitment services shall be directed towards correcting the greatest underrepresentation among students served. Additional priority among underrepresented students shall be given to serving individuals who are the first in their family to attend college.

(b) priority in serving students enrolled at the college shall be:

(1) serving continuing EOPS students with the lowest income.

(2) serving continuing EOPS students with the lowest income who are transferring from another EOPS program conducted by a community college.

(3) serving first-time EOPS students with the lowest income.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640-69655, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56281. Accounting Procedures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6838C2344C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:43.280883+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56281. Accounting Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56282. State Sources. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I683ABE034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:46.948595+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56282. State Sources. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 heading filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56283. Other Sources. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I683CB9D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:50.486760+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56283. Other Sources. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56284. Expenditures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I683E8E934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:53.955287+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56284. Expenditures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69641, 69642, 69649, 69650, 69651, 69652 and 69653, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56285. Direct Expenses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I684063534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:06:58.046722+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56285. Direct Expenses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56286. Income Ceiling Adjustment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68425F234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:02.328052+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56286. Income Ceiling Adjustment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 and 69648, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56287. Indirect Expenses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I684482014C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:05.863915+00:00
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§ 56287. Indirect Expenses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56288. Purpose of Indirect Expense Account. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I684656C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:10.098662+00:00
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§ 56288. Purpose of Indirect Expense Account. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56289. Capital Outlay Expenditures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I684852934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:13.565958+00:00
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§ 56289. Capital Outlay Expenditures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56290. Income and Expenditure Accountability.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I684C4A334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:18.123354+00:00
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§ 56290. Income and Expenditure Accountability.

Districts shall maintain separate accounts for monies provided for, and expended in, support of EOPS activities by specific line item.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-7-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 6).

2. Renumbering of former Article 3 to Article 5 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56291.1. Direct Aid to Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6851EF834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:25.719173+00:00
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§ 56291.1. Direct Aid to Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69650 and 69652, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56291.2. Curriculum Development. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I685439734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:29.700950+00:00
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§ 56291.2. Curriculum Development. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56291. Discretionary Funding. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I684F30634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:21.728989+00:00
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§ 56291. Discretionary Funding. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 71020, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69651, and 69652, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56292. Adjustment to Allocations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68571FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:35.467941+00:00
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§ 56292. Adjustment to Allocations.

The Chancellor may adjust the allocation to any college during a fiscal year for one or more of the following reasons:

(a) to correct over or under allocated amounts in any of the three prior fiscal years.

(b) to correct for over or under utilization of allocated amounts in the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 2-7-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 5-8-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

3. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56293. District Fiscal Responsibility and Contribution.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I685A05D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:40.464592+00:00
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§ 56293. District Fiscal Responsibility and Contribution.

Districts shall insure that colleges under their jurisdiction conducting EOPS programs provide to EOPS students who need them the same programs and services the college offers to all of its credit enrolled students. The district shall fund the cost of such programs and services from resources available to it, except EOPS funds, at a rate per EOPS student that is at least equal to the average cost per student served (including EOPS students) in these programs and services. Districts accepting EOPS funds will be required to pay the salary of the EOPS director at the rate of 100% of salary and benefits per year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56294. EOPS Supplemental Costs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I685CEC034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:43.904299+00:00
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§ 56294. EOPS Supplemental Costs.

Colleges shall expend EOPS funds only for programs and services which are over, above, and in addition to the costs which are the district's responsibility as defined in section 56293.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648, 69652 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56296. Expenditures Not Allowed.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I686417F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:50.732434+00:00
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§ 56296. Expenditures Not Allowed.

EOPS funds shall not be expended for the following:

(a) college administrative support costs (e.g., staff of the business office, bookstore, reproduction, staff at the dean salary level and above).

(b) indirect costs (e.g., heat, lights, power, janitorial service).

(c) political or professional association dues and/or contributions.

(d) costs of furniture (chairs, desks, coat hangers, etc.).

(e) costs of construction, remodeling, renovation, or vehicles.

(f) travel costs other than travel costs of EOPS staff and students for EOPS activities or functions.

Except for items (a) through (c) above, waivers may be approved by the Chancellor on a case-by-case basis.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56297. Special Projects and Incentives.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6867C1744C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:54.528218+00:00
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§ 56297. Special Projects and Incentives.

(a) The Chancellor may allocate funds for recommended special projects which seek to benefit the statewide, regional, or local conduct of EOPS programs, provided that no special project duplicates college or EOPS activities.

(b) Special projects shall be recommended by the advisory committee established pursuant to section 69643 of the Education Code.

(c) Funding for special projects shall consist of amounts set aside for this purpose in the Governor's Budget. The Chancellor may redirect funds released pursuant to section 56292 to fund additional special projects.

(d) Colleges which demonstrate outstanding effectiveness based upon evaluations conducted pursuant to section 56278 of this subchapter shall receive priority consideration for use of special project funds or other funds which may be released pursuant to section 56292.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)-(d) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56295. Expenditures Allowed.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IA38D8350045F11F08EF2D9309D828988
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:47.215086+00:00
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§ 56295. Expenditures Allowed.

Colleges may expend EOPS funds to meet the EOPS supplemental costs as defined in section 56294 for personnel and other expenses approved in the EOPS annual plan. Expenditures for other expenses in object categories 4000-6000 (except for EOPS financial aid) in the Budget and Accounting Manual shall not exceed 10% of the EOPS allocation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69641, 69648, 69649, 69650, 69651 and 69652, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-11-2025; operative 3-13-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2.5. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56298. EOPS Financial Aid Restriction.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB25C19F0045F11F09064EE66A36BA3FC
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:07:58.527617+00:00
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§ 56298. EOPS Financial Aid Restriction.

In each fiscal year the colleges shall expend for EOPS grants and workstudy an amount at least equal to the amount expended in the fiscal year preceding the prior fiscal year (“prior-prior fiscal year”), unless waived by the Chancellor, for the following reasons:

(a) to establish a book service program.

(b) the college allocation was corrected pursuant to section 56292.

(c) to meet the requirements of article 3.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 69648 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 69640, 69648 and 69650, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-24-87; operative 10-24-87 (Register 87, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and Note filed 2-11-2025; operative 3-13-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 11).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 2. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 7, Subch. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I966326034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:11.736276+00:00
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 66948, 66952, 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 2, Article 8 (commencing with Section 69640) of Part 42 of the Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of subchapter 2 (Sections 56100-56198) filed 11-15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46). For prior history, see Registers 78, No. 3; 74, No. 26; 73, No. 26; 72, No. 29; 71, No. 8; and 70, No. 50.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 1. General Provisions and Requirements > § 56400. Implementation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC9A84D40BBCF11F09AE4D9451179CF96
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:02.473276+00:00
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§ 56400. Implementation.

This subchapter implements article 7 (commencing with section 79220), chapter 9, part 48, division 7, Title 3 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3.5 (articles 1-7, sections 56400-56416), article 1 (sections 56400-56402) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of subchapter heading, section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 1. General Provisions and Requirements > § 56401. Comparable Level of Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC78482E0BBCF11F081779CCDE22850D9
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:06.384599+00:00
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§ 56401. Comparable Level of Services.

NextUp funds are excluded from the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services calculation referenced in section 56210.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 1. General Provisions and Requirements > § 56402. Service Coordination.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/ID90D0960BBCF11F081779CCDE22850D9
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:10.198564+00:00
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§ 56402. Service Coordination.

NextUp programs shall cooperate with local county child welfare departments, county probation departments, local educational opportunity and services programs, and the community college district to ensure that services provided are coordinated with, and do not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56403. Eligibility for Programs and Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC5ED8F30BBCF11F081779CCDE22850D9
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:13.901445+00:00
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§ 56403. Eligibility for Programs and Services.

(a) To be eligible to participate in NextUp, a student must:

(1) Be a current or former foster youth in California whose dependency was established or continued by a court of competent jurisdiction, including a tribal court, on or after the youth's 13th birthday; and be no older than 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year in which the student first enrolls in the program; and

(2) Be enrolled in at least nine units at the time of acceptance into the program; however, students enrolled in fewer than nine units may be accepted into the program if such enrollment is part of an education plan designed to move the student toward subsequent enrollment in at least nine units, or part of a Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) academic accommodation plan (AAP).

(b) Districts participating in NextUp shall not impose any additional eligibility criteria on NextUp students other than the criteria specified in subdivision (a).

(c) Students enrolled in NextUp shall not be deemed eligible for the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services program unless they independently meet that program's eligibility criteria.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 56403-56404) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2) filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 2. Student Eligibility and Responsibility > § 56404. Ongoing Eligibility.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:17.579049+00:00
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§ 56404. Ongoing Eligibility.

Pursuant to section 58621, NextUp students meeting the definition of “foster youth” in Education Code section 66025.9 are exempt from loss of the California College Promise Grant due to academic or progress notice and shall not be removed from NextUp solely due to being on academic or progress notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.9, 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (b) filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

4. Amendment filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56405. Program Standards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/ICA383130BBCF11F0B235DE1F1CCD1C65
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:21.796729+00:00
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§ 56405. Program Standards.

(a) At a minimum, NextUp students shall receive core Student Success and Support Program services and, if eligible, referral to specialized services listed in Education Code section 78212.

(b) NextUp students shall receive any of the services listed in section 56406 deemed necessary to support the student's success.

(c) Community college districts shall not impose undue barriers preventing NextUp students from receiving services described in section 56406, including but not limited to, ensuring that program application and enrollment processes are streamlined and do not impose barriers to entry.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 56405-56406) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 3. Program Standards > § 56406. Specialized Support Services.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC80328C0BBCF11F081779CCDE22850D9
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:26.095684+00:00
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§ 56406. Specialized Support Services.

(a) NextUp Programs must not supplant support and services provided by the college, community partners, county and state.

(b) In addition to the services defined in Education Code section 78212, students enrolled in NextUp, when appropriate, shall receive, but not necessarily be limited to:

(1) outreach and recruitment;

(2) academic, guidance, and personal counseling;

(3) frequent in-person contact with, but not limited to, NextUp counselors and staff;

(4) tutoring;

(5) career guidance;

(6) transfer counseling;

(7) service coordination;

(8) independent living and financial literacy skills support;

(9) book and supply grants;

(10) work study awards;

(11) emergency grants;

(12) unmet need grants;

(13) child care assistance;

(14) transportation assistance;

(15) emergency food support, including but not limited to, access to a campus food pantry;

(16) emergency housing support;

(17) health and mental health services payment assistance;

(18) referrals to health services, mental health services, housing assistance, food assistance and other related services including, but not limited to, those available through local county agencies.

(c) NextUp programs may provide services and direct financial support as specified in subdivision (b) to enrolled students meeting all eligibility requirements, but whose courses have not yet commenced, and who have completed required matriculation activities as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Education Code section 78212, if those services are necessary to enable the student to be successful upon the commencement of the academic term.

(d) NextUp programs may provide consultation services and referrals for students deemed ineligible for the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 4. Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Financial Aid Standards > § 56407. Grants and Work Study Awards.
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§ 56407. Grants and Work Study Awards.

NextUp unmet need grants and work study awards may be made as follows:

(a) Grants may be awarded in an amount not to exceed a student's unmet need for the academic year. Notwithstanding any local policies to the contrary, no community college district, college, or NextUp program may enforce any restrictions on where students may spend NextUp grant funds awarded under this section.

(b) Work study awards shall not exceed a student's unmet need for the academic year. Contracts with private industry may be utilized to place NextUp work study students.

(c) No combination of NextUp grant and work study awards may exceed the amount of a student's unmet need in an academic year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 56407-56408) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 4. Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support Financial Aid Standards > § 56408. Emergency Loans. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I0A9935D0BBD011F092EC98716FBBB76B
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:36:43.424379+00:00
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§ 56408. Emergency Loans. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227, 79228 and 79229, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 5. Staffing Standards > § 56409. Staff. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC3B4A440BBD111F092EC98716FBBB76B
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:46.637537+00:00
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§ 56409. Staff. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227, 79228 and 79229, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (section 56409) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 6. Plans and Priorities > § 56410. Program Plan.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IC929CE70BBCF11F081779CCDE22850D9
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:08:50.436587+00:00
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§ 56410. Program Plan.

(a) Community college districts wishing to participate in the NextUp Program shall submit a letter of interest to participate to the Board of Governors. The letter of interest shall state the estimated number of foster youth to be served in the district and shall certify that services provided using NextUp funding will be coordinated with, and do not supplant, services provided by the county and state.

(b) Community college districts that are awarded NextUp funds shall submit to the Chancellor's Office a plan that conforms to the provisions of this chapter for each participating college within the district. Plans submitted by a district and received by the Chancellor's Office shall constitute a formal agreement between the district that operates the college and the Chancellor that the district will operate the NextUp program as specified in the plan. Substantive changes to the plan may be made only with the prior written approval of the Chancellor's Office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 (section 56410) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56411. Funding.
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§ 56411. Funding.

(a) This subchapter shall only be operative in a fiscal year if funds have been appropriated for purposes of this subchapter for that fiscal year.

(b) The Chancellor is authorized to designate up to 1 percent of the funds allocated for the NextUp program for program administration, program development, and program accountability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 (sections 56411-56416) and section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56412. District Fiscal Responsibility.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:06.589348+00:00
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§ 56412. District Fiscal Responsibility.

Community college districts shall ensure that colleges under their jurisdiction conducting NextUp programs provide to NextUp students who need them the same programs and services the college offers to all of its students. Supplanting existing resources with NextUp funds is strictly prohibited.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56413. Supplemental Costs.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/ID7A6C2A0BBCF11F09AE4D9451179CF96
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:12.767322+00:00
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§ 56413. Supplemental Costs.

Community college districts shall expend NextUp funds only for programs and services which are over, above, and in addition to the costs which are the district's responsibilities pursuant to section 56412.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56414. Expenditures Allowed.
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§ 56414. Expenditures Allowed.

(a) NextUp program funds shall be spent solely on:

(1) Services and direct support for NextUp students; and

(2) Staff, training, programming and related activities exclusively intended to advance the success of eligible NextUp students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56415. Expenditures Disallowed.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:22.088699+00:00
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§ 56415. Expenditures Disallowed.

(a) NextUp funds shall not be used for the following:

(1) Supplanting salaries, employee benefits, services, support, financial aid, and other expenditures that are currently covered by other funding;

(2) Salaries, employee benefits and activities of programs other than those related to supporting the NextUp program;

(3) College administrative support costs (e.g., staff of the business office, bookstore, reproduction, staff above the dean salary level);

(4) Indirect costs (e.g., heat, light, power, janitorial services and district-associated costs);

(5) Travel, conference, meeting attendance, or any other expenses for staff, students or programs outside of NextUp;

(6) Recreational, entertainment or fundraising functions for NextUp staff;

(7) NextUp student recreational and entertainment functions unrelated to advancing the success of eligible NextUp students;

(8) Student participation in fundraising functions;

(9) Equipment, furniture, contracts, construction, renovation, or remodeling not approved by the Chancellor's Office in advance of encumbrance or agreement with vendor;

(10) Political, non-profit or professional association dues and/or contributions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79223.5, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227 and 79228, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3.5. Nextup Program > Article 7. Funding and Expenditures > § 56416. Financial Aid. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4F5915D0BBD211F092EC98716FBBB76B
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:26.970966+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 56416. Financial Aid. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 79223 and 79225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 79220, 79221, 79222, 79223, 79224, 79225, 79226, 79227, 79228 and 79229, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-28-2016; operative 10-28-2016. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2016, No. 41).

2. Repealer filed 9-24-2025; operative 10-24-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (Mesa) Program > § 56300. Purpose of Mesa Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I1BCB2560B41011F082178BC9E2229610
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:15.094934+00:00
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§ 56300. Purpose of MESA Program.

Community college districts are encouraged to establish Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (“MESA”) programs to enhance opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math (“STEM”) students, and to help prepare a diverse pool of candidates for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue baccalaureate degrees in STEM majors. MESA programs shall identify and include students affected by social, economic, and educational disadvantages, including disproportionately impacted students, increase the number of MESA-eligible students served, and increase transfer success rates for STEM majors. MESA programs shall provide students with academic, career, and personal support to help them achieve transfer success and accomplish their other academic goals.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78210, 78222 and 88682, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3 (sections 56300-56304) and section filed 9-18-2025; operative 10-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 42). For prior history of subchapter 3, see Register 79, No. 46.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (Mesa) Program > § 56301. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I1C6605D0B41011F0AD2BAE78280DC85E
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§ 56301. Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this subchapter, unless otherwise specified:

(a) Students who are “socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged,” are first generation students, whose parents do not have a baccalaureate degree or higher level of education in any country, and who fall into one of the following categories:

(1) students whose high school graduation or math performance rates are red or orange on the California Department of Education's Graduation Rate Indicator Dashboard;

(2) up to 10 percent of students per college who are qualified by special circumstances and approved by the college district MESA project director and their supervising administrator;

(3) students who are recipients of the California promise grant, PELL grant, Cal grant, California Dream Act, Federal Work Study, Cal Fresh, GI Bill or another need-based/subsidized Financial Aid;

(4) students who participate in the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services program, the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education program, the CalWORKs Program, or the federal TRIO Program;

(5) students whose household income is at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines; or

(6) students who are current or former foster youth.

(b) “Four-year higher education institution” means a four-year baccalaureate degree offered at the University of California, the California State University, or an independent institution of higher education, as defined in Education Code section 66010.

(c) “MESA” means Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement programs established at community colleges to help underserved and underrepresented students majoring in calculus-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics academic fields who seek to transfer to four-year higher education institutions.

(d) “STEM majors” means students pursuing calculus-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics academic fields as evidenced by their declared field of study in their education plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78210, 78222 and 88682, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-18-2025; operative 10-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (Mesa) Program > § 56302. Mesa Program Operations.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I1D0EA1E0B41011F0AAB08793788D5A63
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§ 56302. MESA Program Operations.

District governing boards shall adopt policies or procedures for MESA programs that accomplish the following:

(a) Extend eligibility to participate to all socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged students with a declared STEM major.

(b) Adopt strategies to increase the number of socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in STEM majors who are eligible to transfer to four-year higher education institutions, including outreach to unified school districts and the promotion of dual enrollment.

(c) Implement efficient processes, practices, strategies and partnerships to:

(1) decrease the time for MESA students to become transfer ready;

(2) increase the number of MESA program student transfers to four-year higher education institutions;

(3) improve the academic performance of MESA students; and

(4) increase the leadership skills and educational expectations of MESA students.

(d) Develop strong relationships with educators and prospective employers in business and industry to establish, increase and improve student internships, scholarships and other career opportunities for MESA students.

(e) Establish partnerships with University of California and California State University Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement programs and Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement College Preparatory programs, California Alliance for Minority Participation programs or similar programs in an effort to provide optimal student support services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 88682, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-18-2025; operative 10-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (Mesa) Program > § 56303. Integration of Mesa Program with Other District Activities.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:25.803838+00:00
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§ 56303. Integration of MESA Program with Other District Activities.

To integrate MESA programs into campus culture and infrastructure, colleges shall integrate MESA programs with other available activities, when feasible, including the following:

(a) the Student Equity and Achievement Program and the Student Success and Support Program;

(b) academic, career, and personal counseling;

(c) student leadership development;

(d) college transfer centers and related college and transfer readiness programming; and

(e) any other activities the local governing board affirms as STEM transfer student improvements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78210, 78222 and 88682, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-18-2025; operative 10-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 3. Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (Mesa) Program > § 56304. Mesa Program Funding.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:29.244538+00:00
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§ 56304. MESA Program Funding.

(a) Districts accepting state funds for MESA programs shall provide sufficient staffing and administrative support to meet MESA program criteria established in this subchapter and must abide by the anti-supplantation provisions of Education Code section 88682. The Chancellor's Office may condition the receipt of grant funding on additional program-specific requirements to advance the purposes of this subchapter.

(b) District acceptance of categorical funding for MESA programs through the annual Budget Act must be used in compliance with this subchapter to establish, expand and develop MESA programs and services to enhance California's STEM workforce and reduce equity and achievement gaps.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 88682, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-18-2025; operative 10-18-2025. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56600. Purpose.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68AA48B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:32.845163+00:00
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§ 56600. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the advancement of real estate education through the Real Estate Education Scholarship Program and the Real Estate Education Special Projects Program and to provide for the administration of those programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New chapter 4 (sections 56600-56628, not consecutive) filed 10-30-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 44).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of chapter 4 (subchapters 1 and 2, sections 56600-56628, not consecutive) and new chapter 4 (sections 56600-56617, not consecutive) filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56602. Chancellor's Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund Advisory Committee.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68ADA4134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:36.458031+00:00
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§ 56602. Chancellor's Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund Advisory Committee.

The number of individuals on the advisory committee shall be determined by the Real Estate Commissioner and the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall appoint the advisory committee.

Membership on the advisory committee shall include equal representation from the real estate licensees and California community colleges, with consideration of geography and diversity; the Real Estate Commissioner and the Chancellor or their authorized representatives; and such additional representation as the Chancellor and Real Estate Commissioner deem appropriate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56603. Committee Travel.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68B1C2C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:40.084159+00:00
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§ 56603. Committee Travel.

Monies available from the return on the investment of the Endowment Fund (subject to the State Board of Control regulations) may be used for the necessary travel of the Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund Advisory Committee and others authorized by the Chancellor to perform activities and services for the Real Estate Scholarship Program and the Special Projects Program in the community colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56607. Competitive Selection. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68C17A334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 56607. Competitive Selection. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 71062, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 71023, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56610. Real Estate Grant Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68C87F134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:25:06.551947+00:00
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§ 56610. Real Estate Grant Program.

The Real Estate Grant Program is a program for funding projects for the improvement and development of real estate education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56614. Criteria for Funding.
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§ 56614. Criteria for Funding.

District funded activities may include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(a) The development of innovative programs, processes or products designed to enrich the effectiveness of real estate education;

(b) The encouragement of real estate education articulation related to cooperative and coordination activities entered into by one community college district with other institutions of higher education;

(c) The development and improvement of communications between the real estate industry and the community colleges;

(d) The promotion of the real estate education programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56615. Evaluation Procedures.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:25:14.009494+00:00
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§ 56615. Evaluation Procedures.

The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges may appoint a committee to evaluate and recommend to the advisory committee projects to be funded. The advisory committee will review proposed projects and recommend to the Chancellor projects for approval funding. The Chancellor shall make the final award.

When appropriate, the Chancellor's Office will consult with and enlist the services of such persons able to provide validity and objectivity in the establishment of the respective priorities of proposed projects. In reviewing projects to determine relative priorities for funding with real estate funds, the following criteria may be considered.

(a) The geographic area to be served, including the density and characteristics of the population in the area;

(b) The ability to reproduce the project;

(c) The relative need, cost and benefit to the real estate program;

(d) The current instructional effort by the respective local educational agencies to meet the real estate education needs in the areas they serve.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56616. Application Form.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:25:17.595483+00:00
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§ 56616. Application Form.

Applications for projects will be submitted on forms developed by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56617. Limitations.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:25:23.130456+00:00
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§ 56617. Limitations.

All grants made from this fund are intended to supplement real estate education efforts in the California community colleges. Such grants shall not take the place of any local community college district effort.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56604. Real Estate Education Scholarship Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68B78F234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:43.833542+00:00
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§ 56604. Real Estate Education Scholarship Program.

The Real Estate Education Scholarship Program is a scholarship grant program for eligible, economically disadvantaged students. Awards are for students who are in need of financial assistance to meet the cost of attendance at a California community college, and who have demonstrated interest in a real estate career through their enrollment in real estate-related courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 5-27-2021; operative 6-26-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56605. Scholarship Application Process.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:47.848861+00:00
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§ 56605. Scholarship Application Process.

The Chancellor will annually notify community college real estate education coordinators, financial aid officers, scholarship coordinators, and other appropriate college staff and officials of the availability of scholarship funds for students enrolled in real estate education courses and programs. Such notification shall include information on the eligibility criteria described in this subchapter, and the application and award procedures established by the Chancellor's Office.

College financial aid officers or scholarship coordinators shall determine whether students meet eligibility criteria, and will advance eligible applications to the Chancellor's Office for award consideration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-27-2021; operative 6-26-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56606. Student Eligibility.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:24:51.818749+00:00
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§ 56606. Student Eligibility.

Scholarship preference shall be given to students who have declared a real estate education major, or a major in a related field with a concentration in real estate. However, students eligible for a Real Estate Education Scholarship include those who meet the following criteria:

(a) certification by a community college admissions officer or other college official of the student's enrollment status at the college;

(b) California College Promise Grant eligibility, or other circumstances demonstrating a significant obstacle to the pursuit of higher education; and

(c) completion of one three-unit college-level course in real estate with a grade of C (2.0) or higher on a 4.0 scale. For additional awards after a first award, maintenance of a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and enrollment in three (3) units each semester (or the quarter equivalent) in real estate courses defined by the California Department of Real Estate as meeting pre-license education course requirements, or as required by the institution for completion of a real estate certificate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a)-(e), new subsection (f) and amendment of Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-27-2021; operative 6-26-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56608. Scholarship Awards.
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§ 56608. Scholarship Awards.

The Chancellor, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall determine the number and value of awards to distribute annually. The Chancellor shall consider the condition of the Real Estate Education Endowment, the availability of scholarship funds, the number of eligible applicants, and the full cost of real estate course work, including fees, books, and supplies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-27-2021; operative 6-26-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 4. The Community College Real Estate Education Endowment Fund > § 56609. Filing Dates. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68C65C334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:25:02.988707+00:00
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§ 56609. Filing Dates. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 71062, Education Code. Reference: Sections 10450.6 and 10451.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 71023, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 1. General > § 56652. Eligible Programs and Services.
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§ 56652. Eligible Programs and Services.

Alternative educational programs and services eligible for funding under this chapter include, but are not limited to, those which promote improvement or innovation through:

(a) provision of instruction which is nontraditional as to its form, content, or methodology. Nontraditional instruction includes, but is not limited to, programs which involve:

(1) internships and experiential learning opportunities;

(2) individualized instructional contracts which require students to develop learning objectives;

(3) development of interpersonal skills; or

(4) independent study.

(b) program development, including but not limited to:

(1) efforts to address the special learning needs of educationally disadvantaged students; or

(2) educational services for new populations such as older or working adults; or

(c) faculty/staff development, including but not limited to:

(1) intersegmental summer programs including research projects and seminars;

(2) college programs bringing visiting scholars to local districts;

(3) interdisciplinary programs involving local noncollege institutions in the arts and sciences;

(4) intersegmental research and public information projects on topics of special concern to rural and urban California regarding the environment, social history, and culture; and

(5) “summer bridge” programs for the transition of faculty into college life.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c), and 84381, Education Code. Reference: Section 84381, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 1. General > § 56654. Definitions.
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§ 56654. Definitions.

(a) “Instruction” means formally organized activities designed to transmit knowledge and to foster skills for the purpose of achieving educational goals and objectives.

(b) “Innovation” means substantive change and reform in instructional organization, design, content, process and resources intended to improve educational outcomes.

(c) “Improvement” means organized change which enhances capability over existing practices.

(d) “Program Development” means improvement of existing programs as well as designing of new programs. Development is program initiation or improvement rather than mere expansion of existing programs. Development may be in any or all of the program categories including researching, planning, utilizing resources, and evaluating.

(e) “Staff Development” means improvement of competencies for community college personnel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c), and 84381, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84381 and 84382, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer of subsection (f) filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 1. General > § 56658. Functions of the Advisory and Review Council.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:48.778437+00:00
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§ 56658. Functions of the Advisory and Review Council.

(a) The Advisory and Review Council established by the Chancellor shall review applications for grants and loans proposed for funding through the Fund for Instructional Improvement in accordance with criteria established by the Chancellor. When deemed necessary by the Council, independent readers may be employed to review proposals and make recommendations for funding to the Council. The group of readers used to review any given set of proposals shall be selected so as to reflect, as closely as possible, the composition of the Council.

(b) The Council may also make recommendations to the Chancellor on other matters related to the operation of the Fund for Instructional Improvement, including but not limited to:

(1) the name of a Council member to be appointed chairperson;

(2) standing rules governing the operation of the Council; and

(3) criteria and procedures for the evaluation of funded projects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c) and 84381, Education Code. Reference: Section 84381, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 1. General > § 56650. Purpose. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68D920E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:31.192317+00:00
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§ 56650. Purpose. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71025, 84383 and 84386, Education Code. Reference: Article 7 (commencing with Section 84380) of Chapter 3 of Part 50, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 5 (sections 56652-56682, not consecutive) filed 3-21-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 12).

2. Repealer filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 1. General > § 56656. Administration. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68E507C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:44.357845+00:00
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§ 56656. Administration. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84383 and 84386, Education Code. Reference: Sections 71091, 84381 and 84386, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 2. Grants > § 56670. Application for Grant: General Requirements.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:53.064492+00:00
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§ 56670. Application for Grant: General Requirements.

(a) Applications for grants may be submitted by colleges, faculty members, students, administrators or consortia.

(b) All applications recommended by the Council to the Chancellor for funding shall have or obtain approval of the board of trustees of the district or districts from which the application originated.

(c) Each proposal shall include an evaluation plan and budget.

(d) A portion of the funds, not to exceed five percent, shall be set aside by the Chancellor for evaluation and dissemination of project outcomes to other institutions or programs in the state.

(e) The Chancellor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an accounting system for grants awarded pursuant to this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c), 84381 and 84383, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84381 and 84383, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (e) filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 2. Grants > § 56672. Application Proposal.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:14:57.268817+00:00
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§ 56672. Application Proposal.

A proposal submitted in application for a grant shall identify and support the significance and feasibility of the proposed plan or activity for which funding is requested. In this regard, the proposal will identify the following items and provide substantiating evidence for each item and as otherwise directed in the annual proposal application forms and announcements issued by the Chancellor:

(a) the specific educational program or service being addressed;

(b) the specific problem(s);

(c) the population to be served;

(d) the project objective(s);

(e) the proposed activities including, but not limited to, information about personnel required, equipment, materials, schedule, and evaluation process;

(f) the expected outcomes of these activities in terms of:

(1) the project objective(s),

(2) probable or eventual impact of the project,

(3) potential for continued support after the expiration of the grant, and

(4) potential for adaptation to other institutions or programs.

(g) the evaluation plan; and

(h) the budget.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 84383, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 2. Grants > § 56674.2. Mini-Grants. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68F904F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:15:05.262661+00:00
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§ 56674.2. Mini-Grants. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 2. Grants > § 56674. Classification of Grants. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68F6BB034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:15:01.150932+00:00
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§ 56674. Classification of Grants. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84383 and 84386, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84383 and 84386, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 9-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 2. Grants > § 56675. Mini Grants. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68FB00C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:15:09.377577+00:00
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§ 56675. Mini Grants. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84383 and 84386, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84383 and 84386, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 5. Fund for the Improvement of Instruction > Article 2. Grants > § 56676. Funding.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I68FDE6F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:15:13.334130+00:00
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§ 56676. Funding.

Funding shall be provided under the following conditions, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Governors:

(a) Funding shall be provided on a one-year basis. If additional continuation funding is desired, a new proposal application shall be submitted at the time established for submission of new proposals. Proposals for continuation funding shall be considered separately and performance under the previous grant shall be taken into account in deciding which projects should be continued.

(b) Grants shall be allocated on a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year basis, unless the Chancellor determines that extenuating circumstances justify use of a different funding period for some or all of the projects to be funded.

(c) Applications may be submitted for a direct grant, or a loan, or a combination of both.

(d) Funds awarded for grants may not be used for purposes of construction, remodeling, or lease of facilities, nor for student financial aid, purchase of equipment, or for programs and activities not eligible for state apportionment.

(e) Financial participation by an applicant shall be no less than 10 percent of the total cost of the project. Overhead or indirect costs may be included in a proposal only as part of the financial participation provided by the applicant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c), Education Code. Reference: Sections 84381 and 84382, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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§ 56678. Reporting.

The following reports shall be submitted to the Chancellor on forms provided by and in accordance with procedures established by the Chancellor for transmission to the Board of Governors:

(a) A semi-annual report, including a statement of expenditures to date, for each project.

(b) A final report for each project containing also a comprehensive fiscal statement, within 60 days after the expiration of the grant.

Fifteen percent of the funds awarded for each project shall be withheld until the final report satisfying the conditions and criteria under which it was funded is received.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 84383, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 56680. Purpose. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 84383 and 84386, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84383 and 84386, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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§ 56682. Criteria for Funding.

(a) Loans shall be awarded in accordance with the same criteria, standards and processes which are applicable to grants.

(b) Loan funds authorized by this article are subject to the same constraints applicable to grant funds pursuant to section 56676(d), except that loan funds may be used to purchase equipment.

(c) The Chancellor shall develop an accounting system and a repayment schedule for loan funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c), Education Code. Reference: Section 84381, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46).

2. Amendment of Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).

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§ 56684. Repayment of Loans.

Upon certification by the Chancellor a loan shall be drawn from the Community College Fund for Instructional Improvement by the State Controller in favor of the applicant district. During each of the three years beginning with the fiscal year immediately succeeding the fiscal year in which the loan is made under this section, the State Controller shall deduct from the second principal apportionment made from Section B of the State School Fund to the community college district an amount equal to one-third of the amount loaned to the district, and transfer the amount into the Community College Fund for Instructional Improvement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 7. Special Programs > Subchapter 7. Rising Scholars Network > § 56800. Purpose.
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§ 56800. Purpose.

The purpose of the Rising Scholars Network is to encourage the enrollment, retention, and success of justice-involved students in the California Community Colleges through a program that provides education and services that promote academic success. Providing this education and support to justice-involved students in California's community colleges serves a significant governmental and public interest, namely reduced recidivism and reduced poverty among Californians who have been involved in the criminal justice system. To achieve these goals, the Rising Scholars Network is built around three broad principles: (1) on-site programming in prisons, county jails, juvenile facilities and at community and alternative schools; (2) supported transition to college campuses upon release; and (3) college buy-in and commitment to program success.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78071, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78070 and 78071, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 7 (sections 56800-56820) and section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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§ 56801. Definitions.

The following definitions apply to this subchapter:

(a) “Justice-involved” means a person who is currently or formerly incarcerated in a California correctional facility, or currently or formerly detained in a juvenile facility.

(b) “Rising Scholars Network” is a Chancellor's Office program to award to community college districts funds appropriated by the Legislature to expand the number of justice-involved students participating and succeeding in the community colleges.

(c) “Rising scholar” means a justice involved California community college student receiving services from the Rising Scholars Network.

(d) “Affiliated program” means a district program that provides supports and services to justice-involved students but does not receive funding through the Rising Scholars Network.

(e) “Student-facing college services” means programs, services, or resources that are intended to support student success and promote academic achievement, which may include tutoring, counseling, mentoring, or other forms of academic and personal support that are directly provided to participating students to support their academic goals.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78070, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78070, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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§ 56810. Rising Scholars Network Elements.

(a) Districts participating in the Rising Scholars Network shall have the following administrative supports:

(1) a Rising Scholars Network director, coordinator, or liaison who has experience working with currently or formerly incarcerated students;

(2) a dedicated campus space for the Rising Scholars Network, including sufficient meeting space for Rising Scholars students if the program serves Rising Scholars on campus;

(3) a process to build support from, and competency for, a broad range of college stakeholders including, but not limited to, administration, faculty, and students;

(4) capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including community-based programs, probation, parole, county jails, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation;

(5) capacity to provide Rising Scholars with the services described in subdivision (b);

(6) outreach to prospective justice-involved students, particularly those in jail, in prison and/or on active supervision;

(7) capacity to assist justice-involved students apply, matriculate, and persist to graduation;

(8) capacity to conduct annual degree audits or equivalent processes; and

(9) capacity to respond promptly to inquiries from prospective or current Rising Scholars or their representatives.

(b) Districts participating in the Rising Scholars Network shall use program funds to provide the following services to Rising Scholars:

(1) priority registration;

(2) basic needs support;

(3) assistance with identifying and accessing campus resources, including financial aid;

(4) individualized academic counseling and tutoring, including in relation to clear pathways to a certificate or a degree;

(5) frequent in-person contact with Rising Scholars Network faculty and staff;

(6) instructional materials support;

(7) foster and peer-to-peer support or mentoring;

(8) assessments of community resources, such as housing assistance, mental health support, or social services;

(9) courses designed specifically for Rising Scholars;

(10) career counseling and placement services; and

(11) other similar supports.

(c) Students receiving services from Rising Scholars Network programs shall be coded in the Chancellor's Office Management and Information System (COMIS) with the Special Population Data Elements SG04, SG15, or SG24.

(d) To the extent possible, services funded through the Rising Scholars Network shall be coordinated with, and shall not supplant, other services provided by the county and state.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78071, 78072 and 78073, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78071, 78072 and 78073, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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§ 56811. Accommodating Incarcerated Students.

(a) Participating districts shall adopt flexible practices designed to facilitate incarcerated students' participation in the Rising Scholars Network.

(b) Notwithstanding section 58620, Rising Scholars shall not be required to provide documentation related to enrollment, matriculation, financial aid applications, and similar processes, when they are unable to obtain or possess such documentation due to their incarceration status, unless otherwise required by federal or state law.

(c) Rising Scholars shall have access to all student-facing college services, including transcript requests and student complaints, through regular United States mail, online, or in person to the extent possible given the student's particular circumstances.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78072, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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§ 56820. Chancellor's Authority.

The Chancellor is authorized to designate up to five percent of the funds allocated for the Rising Scholars Network by the Legislature for program administration, development, and accountability.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78074 and 78076, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902, 78074 and 78076, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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§ 56700. Program Consent and Documentation.

California allows pupils to enroll in community college courses offered at their local community college district. This “dual enrollment” is available under two statutorily defined programs known as the special admit program and the College and Career Access Pathways (“CCAP”) partnership program. The following rules apply to both the special admit and CCAP programs:

(a) When parental or guardian consent is required to admit a student to a community college dual enrollment course, the consent obtained shall apply to all community college dual enrollment courses attempted by the student until parental or guardian consent is withdrawn in writing.

(b) Community college districts may accept but shall not require students to provide high school transcripts or social security numbers as a condition of dual enrollment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 48800.5, 52620, 70901, 76000, 76001, 76002, 76003 and 76004, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 6 (section 56700) and section filed 10-17-2023; operative 11-16-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 43). For prior history of subchapter 6 and section 56700, see Register 2006, No. 17.

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§ 57050. General Provisions.

For the purposes of administration and implementation of Board of Governors Energy and Resources Policy under the Community College Construction Act, the provisions of this subchapter apply.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 81800-81839, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 2 (sections 57050-57055) filed 9-25-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 39).

2. Redesignation of subchapter 2 as chapter 1.5 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1.5. Energy and Resource Conservation > § 57051. Definitions.
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§ 57051. Definitions.

For the purposes of this subchapter:

(a) “Energy Conservation Project” means the acquisition, development, or modification of facilities and equipment which result in the conservation of energy; energy audits; energy conservation and operating procedures; energy conservation measures; water conservation measures; and redraft consisting of modifications made to existing equipment or structures.

(b) “Energy Conservation Program,” means an organized activity approved and adopted by a community college district governing board in the form of a written summary of the activities by the district toward the conserving of energy sources.

(c) “Energy Audit (EA),” means the nontechnical review of a facility to ascertain the existing level of energy use efficiency.

(d) “Technical Audit” (TA), means a specialized study designed to identify and specify energy resource savings and related cost savings which may be realized as a result of modification of maintenance and operating procedures, acquisition and installation of one or more specified energy conservation measures, or planning of specific remodeling, renovation, repair and replacement of facilities.

(e) “Technical Auditor” means a California registered engineer with energy conservation experience authorized by the California Energy Commission to conduct technical audits for all public building in the State of California.

(f) “Pay-back Period” is the length of time required for the flow of net cash proceeds or cash saving produced by an investment to equal the original cash outlay required by the investment.

(g) “Energy Conservation Measure” means an installation or modification of a system in a building or facility which is primarily intended to reduce energy consumption or allow the use of a more desirable energy source.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, and 81800-81839, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1.5. Energy and Resource Conservation > § 57052. Need for Energy Conservation Projects.
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§ 57052. Need for Energy Conservation Projects.

(a) For those districts requesting a state supported energy conservation project, a summary of the local district Energy Conservation program as adopted by the governing board shall be a part of the annual district Five-Year Construction Plan.

(b) A community college district submitting an energy conservation project for state aid under the capital outlay program of the Community College Construction Act of 1980 shall indicate the need for such assistance in the annual district Five-Year Construction Plan. Such need is to appear as a component part of the Statement of Educational Plans for the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, and 81800-81839, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1.5. Energy and Resource Conservation > § 57053. Identification of Energy Conservation Projects.
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§ 57053. Identification of Energy Conservation Projects.

(a) When the need for state financial assistance for an energy conservation project (as defined in subsection (a) of section 57051) has been adequately established, it shall be submitted as a project planning guide in accordance with established format to the Chancellor's Office.

(b) The project planning guide shall contain evidence of an approved Energy Audit (EA) on file with the California Energy Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, and 81800-81839, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1.5. Energy and Resource Conservation > § 57054. Evaluation of Energy Conservation Projects.
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§ 57054. Evaluation of Energy Conservation Projects.

All projects submitted as energy conservation related shall be ranked on the basis of criteria developed by the Chancellor's Office and shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Level of energy use-those projects identified to correct conditions of higher energy use application shall receive higher priority evaluation.

(b) Pay-back period-those projects which by their design or proposed application demonstrate the shortest possible pay-back period shall receive higher priority evaluation.

(c) The extent to which the district has implemented an energy conservation program which meets the objectives specified in Board of Governors Policy Statement on Energy and Resource Conservation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, and 81800-81839, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1.5. Energy and Resource Conservation > § 57055. Developmental Progression of Energy Conservation Related Capital Outlay Projects.
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§ 57055. Developmental Progression of Energy Conservation Related Capital Outlay Projects.

(a) Energy conservation related projects shall be evaluated and ranked for approval by the Chancellor following the existing procedures for the statewide capital outlay program.

(b) Upon securing approval of a proposed energy conservation project by all appropriate review agencies, the governing board of a community college may submit to the Chancellor for approval, or disapproval, preliminary plans for the project.

(c) Preliminary plans for energy related projects shall include:

(1) The results of a technical audit (TA) performed by an authorized Technical Auditor which describes in detail the energy conservation measures the project is to institute.

(2) The status of the project as related to the various federal and state aided programs for energy conservation.

(3) An architectural and/or engineering analysis setting forth the detailed costs of the various elements of the project.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, and 81800-81839, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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§ 57060. Legislative Findings, Declarations and Intent; Energy Conservation.

The Board of Governors finds and declares that it is in the interest of the state and of the people thereof for the state to aid community college districts in finding cost-effective methods of conserving energy in buildings maintained by the districts. The Board of Governors also finds that while many districts may desire to participate in energy conservation programs designed to reduce the steadily rising costs of meeting the energy needs of district buildings, that the costs involved in improving existing facilities to become more energy efficient are often prohibitive.

It is the intent of the Board of Governors in adopting this regulation to encourage community college districts to retrofit buildings so as to conserve energy and reduce the costs of supplying energy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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§ 57061. Community College Districts, Borrowing; Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Conservation; Savings and Loan Investment.

(a) Community college districts may borrow funds from federal or state regulated financial institutions for the purposes of design and construction costs associated with retrofitting buildings to become more energy efficient. Community college districts shall only be authorized to borrow an amount which does not exceed that which can be repaid from energy cost avoidance savings accumulated from the improvement of school facilities.

(b) Any savings and loan association may make loans or advances of credit pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a) in an amount not in excess of 5 percent of its total assets. This investment may be in addition to any other investment savings and loan associations are permitted to undertake under the provisions of the Financial Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 57062. Pre-Audits and Post-Audits for Buildings.

To the extent that these services are available, community college districts shall arrange for the pre-audit and post-audit of buildings by investor-owned or municipal utility companies or by independent energy audit companies or organizations which are recognized by federal or state regulated financial institutions. The pre-audit shall identify the type and amount of work necessary to retrofit the buildings and shall include an estimate of projected energy savings. The post-audit shall be conducted upon completion of the retrofitting of the buildings to insure that the project satisfies the recommendations of the pre-audit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1.5. Energy and Resource Conservation > § 57063. Contracts.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I699593134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:28:47.050718+00:00
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§ 57063. Contracts.

Community college districts taking action under this article shall contract with qualified businesses capable of retrofitting school buildings. To the extent that lists of qualified businesses are made available to community college districts by investor-owned or municipal utility companies or federal or state regulated financial institutions, community college districts may utilize the services of these businesses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57000. General Provisions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I691391D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 57000. General Provisions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 1: Sections 71020, 71024 and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 81800), Part 49, Division 7, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Chapters 1 and 2 ( §§ 57000 through 57121, not consecutive) and new Chapter 1 ( §§ 57000 through 57032, not consecutive) filed 11-2-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 44).

2. Amendment of Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of Subchapter 1 heading and Section 57000 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57001.7. Educational Center.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69219B934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:13.502317+00:00
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§ 57001.7. Educational Center.

As used in this chapter, the term “educational center” has the same meaning as set forth in section 55180.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57002. Federal Fund Proration.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69251E034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 57002. Federal Fund Proration.

When the physical detail and intent of a project subject to a federal grant differs materially from the physical detail and intent for which state funds are appropriated, the federal funds shall be prorated on the scope of the project subject to the federal grant and that prorated share be made applicable to the project subject to state matching funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81805, Education Code. Reference: Section 81805, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57003. Projecting Graded and Ungraded Enrollments. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I692740E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:20.537913+00:00
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§ 57003. Projecting Graded and Ungraded Enrollments. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57010. Appeals from Administrative Actions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I692A4E204C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:24.004231+00:00
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§ 57010. Appeals from Administrative Actions.

Any action of the Chancellor in administering this chapter may be appealed to the Board of Governors by the governing board of an affected community college district. The appeal shall be placed on the agenda of the Board in accordance with the general agenda practices of the Board. The decision of the Board on such appeals shall be final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57011. Expenditures; Final Report.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I692D0D434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:27.395628+00:00
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§ 57011. Expenditures; Final Report.

Upon completion of a project the governing board shall submit to the Chancellor, within 30 days after the closure of the current fiscal year, a final report on all expenditures in connection with the sources of the funds expended. The district shall be subject to a state post-audit review of fund claims for all such projects.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57013. Coordination of Planning with Recreation and Park Authorities.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69312BF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:32.834903+00:00
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§ 57013. Coordination of Planning with Recreation and Park Authorities.

The governing board of any community college district shall meet with appropriate local government recreation and park authorities to review all possible methods of coordinating planning, design, and construction of new facilities and sites or major additions to existing facilities and recreation and park facilities in the community. Any community college district planning, designing, or constructing new facilities shall report to the Chancellor's Office on plans to achieve:

(a) a greater use of any joint or contiguous recreation and park facilities by the district; and

(b) possible use by the total community of such facilities and sites and recreation and park facilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57014. Submission.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6934FC834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:40.974458+00:00
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§ 57014. Submission.

Any community college district may submit a proposed project to the Chancellor for review and approval or disapproval. The proposed project shall be an element of the district's plan for capital construction. It shall be in such form and contain such detail as will permit its evaluation and approval with reference to the elements of the capital construction program specified in section 81821 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57015. Chancellor's Review and Evaluation: Elements of Review.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:44.741451+00:00
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§ 57015. Chancellor's Review and Evaluation: Elements of Review.

The Chancellor shall review and evaluate each proposed project with reference to the elements of the capital construction program specified in Education Code, section 81821. The review shall include the following elements:

(a) An architectural analysis to determine costs of the various phases of the project, with particular attention to be directed to the type of construction, unit costs, and the efficiency of particular buildings and facilities in terms of effective utilization of area.

(b) Determining the amount of federal funds available for the project, and taking appropriate measures to ensure that the project will qualify for the maximum amounts of federal funds practicable under the circumstances. “Federal funds” means any construction and equipment moneys provided by the federal government to a community college district for the project or any part of the project, which are or will be available to the district for the project.

(c) Determining the total cost of the project, reducing the total cost by the amount of federal funds available thereof, and determining the remainder thereof to be borne by the state, or, if the district has matching funds, by the state and by the district.

The determination as to whether the district has funds to provide all or part of its matching share of the project shall be made on the basis of district ability. If the district ability, as determined by section 57033.1, is sufficient to meet the matching costs of the project or its individual phases of planning, working drawings, construction, equipment, or land acquisition, the district shall bear its matching share of the cost of the project or one or more of its phases. If the district funds available are insufficient to provide the district's matching share for the cost of the project or one or more of its phases, computed pursuant to section 57033.1, the district shall provide the moneys available, as defined by the Board of Governors, and state funds may be requested to provide the balance of funds required.

Private funds available for specific projects may be used as a credit toward the district match.

(d) Determining the total of funds required for the first phase of the project to be provided on a matching basis by the state and the district, and the total state appropriation required to be provided for the project or one or more of its phases.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57016. Final Action; Time Limit.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I693D12D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:48.550540+00:00
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§ 57016. Final Action; Time Limit.

A proposed project submitted by the governing board of a community college district to the Chancellor pursuant to section 57014 prior to February 1st of each year shall be finally acted upon by the Chancellor pursuant to section 57014 on or before the next succeeding May 1st of each year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57017. Funding of Project at Educational Center.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I693FD1F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:52.095636+00:00
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§ 57017. Funding of Project at Educational Center.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, a community college district shall not be eligible for state capital outlay funding for a construction project to be located at any educational center that is approved by the Board of Governors on or after May 1, 2008, under the provisions of article 4 (commencing with section 55180) of subchapter 2 of chapter 6, unless and until the Chancellor determines that the educational center reported at least 500 FTES on the district's most recent final attendance report.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57020. Standards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6943C9934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:55.727643+00:00
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§ 57020. Standards.

(a) The Board of Governors hereby adopts and incorporates by reference, into this provision of the California Code of Regulations, the California Community Colleges Policy on Utilization and Space Standards as established September 2010.

(b) Revisions made to the Policy on Utilization and Space Standards after September 2010, shall be considered incorporated by reference into this provision when they have been adopted by the Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Section 81805, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment filed 10-1-2010; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57021. Classroom Use. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69479A234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:26:59.284235+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 57021. Classroom Use. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 6-26-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 74, No. 26).

2. Repealer and new section filed 9-27-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 74, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 23).

6. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57022. Laboratory Use. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I694BDFE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:02.983296+00:00
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§ 57022. Laboratory Use. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

2. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57023. Classroom Occupancy. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I694F14334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:06.369484+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 57023. Classroom Occupancy. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57024. Laboratory Occupancy. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I695221734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:10.103646+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 57024. Laboratory Occupancy. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57025. Classroom Space Per Station. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6954E0934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:14.137162+00:00
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§ 57025. Classroom Space Per Station. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57026. Small College, Sliding Scale Allowance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69572A834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:17.521183+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 57026. Small College, Sliding Scale Allowance. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 6-26-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 74, No. 26).

2. Repealer filed 9-27-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 74, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57027. Capacity of Future Assignable Space. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69599B844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:21.095974+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 57027. Capacity of Future Assignable Space. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57028. Capacity of Future Laboratory and Service Areas. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I695D1DF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:24.725621+00:00
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§ 57028. Capacity of Future Laboratory and Service Areas. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-26-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 74, No. 26).

2. Amendment filed 9-27-74 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance included (Register 74, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed 10-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

4. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

6. Editorial correction of printing error in heading (Register 91, No. 43).

7. Editorial correction of History 5 (Register 95, No. 23).

8. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

9. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57029. Office Space. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I696052434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 57029. Office Space. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57030. Library Space. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I69635F834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:32.194635+00:00
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§ 57030. Library Space. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

2. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57031. Abbreviations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I696693D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:27:35.595785+00:00
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§ 57031. Abbreviations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

2. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57032. Formula for Deriving the Standards. [Repealed]
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§ 57032. Formula for Deriving the Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81805 and 81836, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

2. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Repealer filed 10-1-2010 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with Secretary of State; operative 10-31-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57033.1. Determination of District's Matching Share; Adoption of Criteria; Chancellor's Recommendation; Review by Board in Forwarding Budget Request to Department of Finance.
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§ 57033.1. Determination of District's Matching Share; Adoption of Criteria; Chancellor's Recommendation; Review by Board in Forwarding Budget Request to Department of Finance.

The Chancellor shall adopt criteria for determining districts' matching shares of the cost of capital outlay projects. Pursuant to that criteria, the Chancellor shall recommend each district's match, which shall be reviewed by the Board in forwarding its annual budget request to the Department of Finance for determination by the Legislature.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57033. District Matching Share. [Repealed]
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§ 57033. District Matching Share. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 81805 and 81838, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81802, 81806, 81807, 81830, 81831 and 81838, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-6-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 6). For history of former section, see Registers 83, No. 18 and 78, No. 3.

2. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57034. Waiver of District Matching Share. [Repealed]
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§ 57034. Waiver of District Matching Share. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 81805 and 81838, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81802, 81806, 81807, 81830, 81831 and 81838, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-6-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 6).

2. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57001.5. Project.
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§ 57001.5. Project.

(a) As used in this chapter “project” means the purpose for which a community college district has applied for assistance under the Community College Construction Act for one or more institutions under its authority or for district wide facilities. A “project” may include the planning, acquisition, or improvement of community college sites; the planning, construction, reconstruction or remodeling of permanent structures for use as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, performing arts facilities, gymnasia, basic outdoor physical education facilities, basic food service facilities, child development centers, affordable student housing facilities, or related facilities necessary to instruct students or to administer educational programs; essential maintenance or utility facilities; and the initial furnishing or, and initial acquisition of equipment for, a project described above.

(b) A project may also include the reconstruction or remodeling of any facility leased or lease-purchased for educational purposes. The Chancellor's Office shall require transfer to the community college district of title or any other interest considered sufficient by the district, in and to facilities presently leased or to be leased in the future by the district, to the extent of the funds appropriated for reconstruction or remodeling of leased facilities. When sufficient title or interest has not been transferred, the term of the lease shall be of sufficient duration to completely amortize the reconstruction or remodeling cost. Such amortization shall be determined by utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). If the lease is terminated prior to amortizing the reconstruction or remodeling costs the district shall repay the state for any unamortized state costs.

Projects constructed on property leased from the federal government, the state, or any county, city and county, city, or district are eligible for state funding. The district shall provide in the lease agreement that the lessor will be held harmless for district activities conducted on leased real property. The amortization shall be determined by utilizing GAAP. If the lease is terminated prior to amortizing the project, the district shall pay the state for any unamortized state costs.

(c) The projects defined by subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section shall not be construed as a commitment by the Board of Governors as to the type or possible number of projects that may be considered during any fiscal year.

(d) A project shall not include the planning or construction of student centers other than cafeterias, stadia, the improvement of sites for student or staff parking, or single-purpose auditoriums.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17201, 17202, 70901, 79120, 81530, 81800, 81805 and 81807, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and repealer and new Note filed 11-2-2023; operative 12-2-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 1. Community College Construction Act > § 57001. Definitions.
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§ 57001. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter:

(a) “A small community college” means a college with 35,000 or fewer weekly student contact hours (WSCH) in credit and noncredit courses and programs.

(b) “Affordable student housing” means rental housing with a recorded affordability restriction for the life of the facility and rented to public, low-income higher education students at a below market rate calculated at 30 percent of 50 percent of the area median income for a single-room occupancy unit type, unless adjusted pursuant to Education Code section 17201.

(c) “Leased or rented” means a building for which rental costs are paid, and the use of which will be discontinued upon the completion of the project for which application has been submitted.

(d) “Permanent building” means a building for which there is no plan for removal or demolition.

(e) “Temporary building” means a building of limited worth which, according to the capital construction master plan, is anticipated to be demolished or replaced within five years. All other buildings are to be considered permanent.

(f) As used in this chapter, “weekly student contact hours” means the product of the number of students and the scheduled class periods in which they are enrolled, in graded and ungraded community college classes convened prior to 10 o'clock p.m. during a census week. A class period is not less than 50 minutes and not more than 60 minutes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 81805 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 17201, 17202, 81836 and 81837, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of subsections (i) and (j) filed 10-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 11-4-77: effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

4. Amendment filed 4-27-83: effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

5. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

6. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (e) (Register 91, No. 43).

7. Editorial correction of History 5 (Register 95, No. 23).

8. New subsection (b), subsection relettering and repealer and new Note filed 11-2-2023; operative 12-2-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 2. Environmental Quality > § 57100. General.
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§ 57100. General.

(a) The regulations adopted under this Chapter are pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (division 13 commencing with section 21000 of the Public Resources Code) and Guidelines adopted by Secretary for Resources in Division 6, Title 14, California Administrative Code.

(b) The purpose of these regulations is to provide basic principles, objectives, criteria and definitions for use by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges in reviews required by the Education Code of community college construction projects.

(c) It is the intent of the Board of Governors to adopt in substance the Guidelines adopted by the Secretary for Resources in division 6, title 14, California Administrative Code, section 15000 et seq.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code, and Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000), Public Resources Code.

History

1. New chapter 2 (sections 57100 through 57140, not consecutive) filed 4-26-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 17).

2. Amendment of Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of article 1 heading and amendment of section filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 2. Environmental Quality > § 57101. Purpose. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I699CE6114C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:28:54.205139+00:00
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§ 57101. Purpose. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 2. Environmental Quality > § 57120. Basic Guidelines. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:28:58.145263+00:00
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§ 57120. Basic Guidelines. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 heading and Section 57120 filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 2. Environmental Quality > § 57121. Application.
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§ 57121. Application.

(a) When reviewing proposals from Community College districts for acquisition of land to be used as a site for college facilities, the Chancellor shall also review the Community College district's Initial Study (section 15080, title 14, California Administrative Code) of the development intended on the land and include the result of this review in a site review report.

(b) The Chancellor shall require that proposals for initial construction of facilities for a new campus be accompanied by a long-range plan for physical development approved by the district governing board which shows the intended use of all portions of the land and approximate location of buildings and facilities.

(c) The Chancellor shall require that an Initial Study, pursuant to section 15080, title 14, California Administrative Code, be submitted to the Chancellor's office concurrent with other required information.

(d) The Chancellor shall require that a copy of the (1) finding of Categorical Exemption (section 15023, title 14, California Administrative Code); Negative Declaration (section 15083, Title 14, California Administrative Code); or Notice of Completion (section 15085(c), title 14, California Administrative Code), whichever is appropriate, be submitted to his office concurrently with preliminary plans.

(e) The Chancellor shall require a copy of the findings of Categorical Exemption or Notice of Determination (section 15085(g), Title 14, California Administrative Code), whichever is appropriate, be submitted to the Chancellor's office concurrently with plans submitted for approval in accordance with section 81837 of the Education Code.

(f) The Chancellor shall withhold authorization of the use of state funds for construction until requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 have been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000), Public Resources Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 2. Environmental Quality > § 57140. Procedures. [Repealed]
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§ 57140. Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 71062, Education Code. Reference: Section 71091, Education Code; Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000), Public Resources Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Repealer of article 3 heading and new Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 3. District Funded Construction Projects > § 57150. Purpose.
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§ 57150. Purpose.

The purpose of these regulations is to provide basic definitions, principles, and standards for use by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges in considering any district-funded construction project subject to the requirements of section 81837 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81836 and 81837, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3 (sections 57150-57158, not consecutive) filed 10-30-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 44).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 3. District Funded Construction Projects > § 57152. Definitions.
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§ 57152. Definitions.

(a) “Capital Outlay Project” includes purchase of land and costs related thereto, including court costs, condemnation costs, legal fees, title fees, etc.; construction projects, including working drawings; and equipment related to a construction project regardless of cost or timing.

(b) “Construction Project” includes new construction, alteration, and extension or betterment of existing structures.

(c) “State-Funded Project” means a capital outlay project qualifying as a project pursuant to section 81805 of the Education Code, and for which a district requests or receives State funding assistance.

(d) “District-Funded Project” means a capital outlay project subject to the provisions of section 81837 of the Education Code for which any funds, other than state funds, are paid or to be paid for erecting, adding to, or altering any community college facility.

(e) “Five-Year Construction Plans” means a plan for capital construction for community college purposes of a community college district for the five-year period commencing with the next proposed year of funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81836 and 81837, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 3. District Funded Construction Projects > § 57154. Application.
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§ 57154. Application.

In each case, the application for approval of plans for a district-funded project shall be accompanied by the plans and full, complete and accurate take-off of assignable and gross square feet of space, which shall comply with any and all requirements prescribed by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81836 and 81837, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 3. District Funded Construction Projects > § 57156. Review.
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§ 57156. Review.

The review and evaluation of plans for a district-funded project by the Chancellor, shall include the following elements:

(a) Review and evaluate each district-funded project with reference to the elements of the capital construction program specified in Education Code section 81821.

(b) The review and evaluation shall be directed particularly to ascertain whether the locally funded project is of appropriate size, is appropriately timed and is justified in terms of the elements of the capital construction plans and where applicable, the standards as adopted by the Board of Governors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81836 and 81837, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 3. District Funded Construction Projects > § 57158. Chancellor's Response to Request for Approval of Plans.
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§ 57158. Chancellor's Response to Request for Approval of Plans.

(a) When analysis by the Chancellor shows that approval of the plans for a proposed locally-funded construction of a community college facility would not result in facilities which would be substantially at variance with space and utilization standards adopted by the Board of Governors, the Chancellor shall approve the plans.

(b) When analysis by the Chancellor shows that approval of the plans would result in facilities which would be substantially at variance with space and utilization standards adopted by the Board of Governors, the Chancellor shall respond by:

(1) Imposing conditions for the approval of the plans; or

(2) Finding that despite the substantial variance with space standards, the plans, as submitted, are acceptable, and responding to the district with:

(A) Cautions, and/or

(B) Appraisal of the potential consequences of this variance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 81836, Education Code. Reference: Sections 81836 and 81837, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 1-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 4. Deferred Maintenance > § 57200. Purpose.
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§ 57200. Purpose.

For the purposes of administration and implementation of the Community Colleges Facility Scheduled Maintenance and Special Repair Program as required by Education Code section 84660, the provisions of this subchapter shall apply.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84660, Education Code. Reference: Section 84660, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 4 (sections 57200-57205) filed 7-8-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 57201. General Requirements.

Each community college district applying to receive funds pursuant to this subchapter shall:

(a) Prepare and submit to the Chancellor a current five-year maintenance plan. The plan shall be consistent with the district's five-year capital outlay plan, but shall not duplicate that plan. The plan shall provide for ongoing as well as scheduled maintenance.

(b) Maintain a level of ongoing maintenance during the year for which funds are requested commensurate with the level of activity in prior years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84660, Education Code. Reference: Section 84660, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 4. Deferred Maintenance > § 57202. Application for Funds.
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§ 57202. Application for Funds.

Districts shall apply to the Chancellor's Office for funding for scheduled maintenance in the form and manner specified by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84660, Education Code. Reference: Section 84660, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 4. Deferred Maintenance > § 57203. Allocation of Funds.
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§ 57203. Allocation of Funds.

The Chancellor shall allocate the funds appropriated by the Legislature as soon as such funds are available, and in accordance with the project priorities established, provided that ten percent (10%) of the funds may be held for contingencies that may occur during the year. Any such funds initially held for contingencies shall be allocated prior to the end of the fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84660, Education Code. Reference: Section 84660, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 4. Deferred Maintenance > § 57204. Selection of Projects.
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§ 57204. Selection of Projects.

The Chancellor shall evaluate district applications and rank projects for funding. Projects shall be ranked for funding using the following criteria, which shall be ranked equally:

(a) Health and Safety. Priority shall be given to projects necessary to meet safety requirements and to correct hazardous conditions which, if uncorrected, would result in facility closure or danger to staff and students utilizing the facility.

(b) Prevention of Further More Costly Repairs. Priority shall be given to scheduled maintenance for instructional facilities necessary to prevent substantially increased maintenance or replacement costs in the future.

(c) Disruption of Programs. Priority shall be given to projects necessary to prevent disruption of instructional programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84660, Education Code. Reference: Section 84660, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 8. Construction > Subchapter 4. Deferred Maintenance > § 57205. District Match.
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§ 57205. District Match.

The Chancellor will allocate funds for only fifty percent of the costs for a scheduled maintenance project. In accepting funds under this subchapter, a district agrees to spend district funds necessary to complete the project. The Chancellor may waive this requirement in whole or in part for projects for which the district demonstrates that it cannot make available fifty percent of the costs for the project from other sources.

The Chancellor shall waive this requirement only for projects with high priority for funding. Highest priority shall be given to those projects which the Chancellor determines are necessary to prevent a facility from being closed.

Where projects would otherwise be of equal rank, first priority shall be given to those projects for which the district provides matching funds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84660, Education Code. Reference: Section 84660, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58002. Change in Academic Year Terms. [Repealed]
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§ 58002. Change in Academic Year Terms. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Repealer filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58000. Introduction.
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§ 58000. Introduction.

Attendance Accounting in the California Community Colleges system involves the measurement and calculation of “Full-Time Equivalent Students” (FTES) for funding purposes. The basic attendance accounting requirements are intended to advance the following interests: equitable apportionment of state aid according to standards applicable to all districts; an appropriate return on expenditures for the state, districts, and students; effective instruction; and student safety.

The documentation requirements set forth in this subchapter have been developed to promote standardized, accurate reporting of data used to calculate the State general apportionment, and to facilitate audits of related community college records. Documentation described in this subchapter shall be available to district auditors, the Department of Finance, the State Auditor, the Chancellor's Office, and relevant federal officials.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78401, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84040 and 84040.5, Education Code.

History

1. New division 9, chapters 1 through 4 ( §§ 58000-58253, not consecutive) filed 12-29-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 1).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of division 9 (chapters 1-4, sections 58000-58253, not consecutive) filed 12-21-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 52). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 46; 77, No. 45; and 72, No. 1.

4. New division 9 (chapters 1-4, sections 58000-58308, not consecutive) filed 7-29-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 31).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

6. Repealer and new section filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58001. Definitions.
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§ 58001. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to the regulations contained in this chapter:

(a) “Apportionment” means an allocation of state or federal funding, district tax revenue, or other moneys to community college districts or other governmental units.

(b) “Attendance” or “attending” means active student participation in a course.

(c) “Average number of students” is the mean of the number of students attending a course on each of two census dates (nearest to the completion of one-fifth and three-fifths of a course's length).

(d) “Census date” for credit courses means the day closest to the end of the first twenty (20) percent of a course's length. Students in attendance on the census date may be claimed for apportionment.

(e) “Class hour”, “contact hour” and “student contact hour (SCH)” for graded and ungraded classes means a period of at least 50 consecutive minutes of scheduled instruction and/or examination (excluding passing time). A class scheduled for less than a single 50-minute period is not eligible for apportionment.

(f) “Clock Hour” means a 60-minute time frame, which may begin at any time.

(g) “Drop date” means the business day immediately preceding the census date. Instructors are required to clear the rosters of inactive enrollments on the drop date.

(h) “Full-time equivalent student” or “FTES” means the 525 hours of student instruction (15 Class hours per week x traditional 35-week academic year = 525 hours) or its equivalent. One FTES can be generated by a single full-time student enrolled in 15 units or multiple part-time students.

(i) “Immediate supervision” of off-campus work stations means the shared responsibility of an employer and a community college coordinator to ensure student participation in on-the-job training satisfies the requirements of a training agreement and a state-approved plan.

(j) “Passing time” and “break” means the ten-minute segment that together with a class hour comprises a “clock hour,” referred to as “passing time,” “break,” etc. No additional attendance may be claimed for this 10-minute segment, except as provided for a multiple hour class. The 10-minute break time permitted in each clock hour may not be accumulated during a multiple hour class to be taken at the end of the class and be counted for FTES apportionment.

(k) “Primary term” means the fall and spring semesters for semester colleges, and the fall, winter, and spring quarters for quarter colleges. A primary term does not include summer courses or winter intersession courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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§ 58003.4. Full-Time Equivalent Student; Periodic Reports; Increases and Decreases in Apportionments.

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the governing board of each community college district shall report to the Chancellor during each fiscal year the full-time equivalent student of the district for:

(1) the period between July 1st and December 31st to be known as the “first period” report for the first principal apportionment, and

(2) the period between July 1st and April 15th, inclusive, to be known as the “second period” report for the second principal apportionment.

(3) The period between July 1st and June 30th, inclusive, to be known as the “annual report.” If the full-time equivalent student in the colleges of a district for the period of time between July 1st and June 30th is greater or less than the full-time equivalent student in the colleges reported for the second period report, the appropriate increases and decreases in the attendance shall be recomputed on the basis of the fiscal year in which such increases and decreases in full-time equivalent student were applicable, and the appropriate increases and decreases in apportionment shall be added or withheld in the next succeeding fiscal year pursuant to section 58134.

(b) If a district determines, after filing its annual report, that the actual full-time equivalent student in the colleges of the district for the period of time between July 1st and June 30th is greater or less than the full-time equivalent student in the colleges reported in its annual report, the district shall report the appropriate increases and decreases in attendance for that fiscal year and the appropriate increases and decreases in apportionment shall be added or withheld in the next succeeding fiscal year pursuant to section 58134. This report shall be known as the “revised annual report.”

(c) A district's annual report shall also be known as its “final attendance report” for the fiscal year in question unless a revised annual report is filed pursuant to subdivision (b), in which case, the revised annual report shall be deemed to be the “final attendance report” for that fiscal year.

(d) Each report shall be prepared in accordance with deadlines and instructions on forms prescribed and furnished by the Chancellor, and full-time equivalent student shall be computed as required by such forms.

The attendance in noncredit classes maintained after April 15 of the preceding year and prior to the end of each reporting period shall be reported on each report.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (2) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

6. Amendment filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58003.5. Computation of ADA for Fiscal Year 1982–83. [Repealed]
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§ 58003.5. Computation of ADA for Fiscal Year 1982-83. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 76300 and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76300 and 84520, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 46).

2. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58003.6. Apportionment for Certain Nonresidents Attending High School in California.
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§ 58003.6. Apportionment for Certain Nonresidents Attending High School in California.

In accordance with section 68130.5 of the Education Code, students who are exempt from nonresident tuition pursuant to section 54045.5 may be included in calculating credit full-time equivalent student (FTES) for apportionment purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68130.5 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68130.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-3-2002; operative 6-2-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58003. Computation of ADA. [Repealed]
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§ 58003. Computation of ADA. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 76300 and 84520, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76300, 84520, 84521 and 84522, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 46).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58005. Census Weeks and Census Days. [Repealed]
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§ 58005. Census Weeks and Census Days. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58008. Application of Actual Clock Hours of Teaching Procedure.
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§ 58008. Application of Actual Clock Hours of Teaching Procedure.

Actual clock hours of teaching procedure is based upon a count of each 50- through 60-minute hour of instruction devoted to each indentured apprentice enrolled in and attending apprenticeship courses of related and supplemental instruction pursuant to Labor Code section 3074.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8150-8153.5, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 3074, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 8150-8153 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 3074, Labor Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58012. Decimals; Rounding off; References to Whole Numbers.
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§ 58012. Decimals; Rounding Off; References to Whole Numbers.

In any computation of full-time equivalent student made under, or necessitated by any provision of law, the full-time equivalent student shall be computed to four decimal places and rounded to two decimal places for the purpose of reporting to the Chancellor's Office.

Whenever any reference is made to a specific whole number of units of full-time equivalent student said number shall include any fraction above said number which is less than one-half of a unit and any fraction of one-half or more of a unit above the next lowest whole number.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58003.1. Full-Time Equivalent Student; Computation of Units.
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§ 58003.1. Full-time Equivalent Student; Computation of Units.

(a) Pursuant to the provisions of section 58051, the units of full-time equivalent student for apportionment purposes shall be computed for courses, including those delivered by distance education under article 1 (commencing with section 55200) of subchapter 3 of chapter 6, based on the type of course, the way the course is scheduled, and the length of the course.

(b) The governing board of each community college district shall, for each of its colleges or its district, select and establish a single primary term length for credit courses that are scheduled regularly with respect to the number of days of the week and the number of hours the course meets each week, inclusive of holidays. The units of full-time equivalent student of credit courses scheduled coterminously with the term, exclusive of independent study and work-experience education courses, shall be computed by multiplying the student contact hours of active enrollment as of Monday of the weeks nearest to one-fifth of the length of the term, unless other weeks are specified by the Chancellor to incorporate past practice, by the term length multiplier, and divided by 525. The term length multiplier for attendance accounting purposes shall be determined in accordance with this chapter, provided that the maximum multiplier for semester length terms shall be 17.5 and the maximum multiplier for quarter length terms shall be 11.67.

(c) For credit courses scheduled to meet for five or more days and scheduled regularly with respect to the number of hours during each scheduled day, but not scheduled coterminously with the college's primary term established pursuant to subdivision (b), or scheduled during the summer or other intersession, the units of full-time equivalent student, exclusive of independent study and work-experience education courses, shall be computed by multiplying the daily student contact hours of active enrollment as of the census days nearest to one fifth of the length of the course by the number of days the course is scheduled to meet, and dividing by 525.

(d) For credit courses scheduled to meet for fewer than five days, and all credit courses scheduled irregularly with respect to the number of days of the week and the number of hours the course meets on the scheduled days, the units of full-time equivalent student, exclusive of independent study and work-experience education courses, shall be computed by dividing actual student contact hours of attendance by 525.

(e) For all open entry-open exit credit courses and for all noncredit courses otherwise eligible for state aid, except those described in subdivision (f), the units of full-time equivalent student shall be computed by dividing actual student contact hours of attendance by 525.

(f) For distance education courses not computed using other attendance accounting procedures described in this section and for independent study, correspondence and work-experience education courses, the following alternative attendance accounting procedure shall be used:

(1) For credit courses, for purposes of computing full-time equivalent student only, one weekly student contact hour shall be counted for each unit of credit for which a student is enrolled in one of those courses. The full-time equivalent student of those courses shall be computed by multiplying the units of credit for which students are enrolled as of the census day prescribed in subdivision (b) or (c), as appropriate, for the primary term or intersession and duration for which the course is scheduled, by 17.5 for colleges on the semester system and by 11.67 for colleges on the quarter system and dividing by 525.

(2) For noncredit course sections covered by this subdivision, for purposes of computing full-time equivalent student only, weekly student contact hours shall be derived by counting the total hours of instruction or programming received by the students, plus instructor contact as defined in sections 55204 or 55234, plus outside-of-class work expected as noted in the course outline of record and approved by the curriculum committee, and dividing the total number of hours for the course thus derived by 54. Hours of instruction or programming received shall be independently verified by the instructor using a method or procedure approved by the district according to policies adopted by the local governing board as required by section 58030. Full-time equivalent student for such noncredit course sections shall be computed by:

(A) multiplying the average of the number of students actively enrolled in the section as of each census date (those dates nearest to one-fifth and three-fifths of the length of the course section) by,

(B) the weekly student contact hours as derived above in this section, by

(C) the primary term length multiplier of 17.5, and

(D) dividing by 525.

(g) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section, the units of full-time equivalent student for any credit course other than independent study, correspondence and work-experience education courses may, at the option of the district, be computed by dividing the actual student contact hours of attendance by 525. When a district chooses to exercise the option of computing attendance for any course section by the actual student contact hours method, such method must be used consistently for all attendance accounting for that section.

(h) This section shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error inserting (a) in first paragraph (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsections (b), (c) and (g) filed 5-15-93; operative 6-14-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (f) and (g) and new subsections (f)(1)-(2) filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

5. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

6. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

7. Amendment of subsection (f)(2) filed 12-27-2000; operative 1-26-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2001, No. 7).

8. Amendment of subsections (d) and (f)(1)-(2) filed 12-3-2001; operative 1-2-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 50).

9. Amendment filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

10. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

11. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

12. Amendment of subsections (e), (f) and (f)(2) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

13. Amendment of subsections (f) and (g) filed 5-21-2020; operative 6-20-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 23).

14. Amendment of subsection (f)(1) and Note filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 42).

15. Amendment of section heading and subsections (b)-(d), (f) and (g) filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

16. New subsection (h) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58003.2. Full-Time Equivalent Student; Computation.
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§ 58003.2. Full-Time Equivalent Student; Computation.

(a) Units of full-time equivalent students for apportionment purposes may be calculated using the “Standardized Attendance Accounting Method,” the “Actual Hours of Attendance (Positive Attendance) Method” or the “Alternative Method (Noncredit) Method”, described in this section.

(b) Standardized Attendance Accounting Method. For credit courses in a semester system, a multiplier of 18 contact hours shall be applied per unit of credit for lecture or similar academic activities, and 54 contact hours shall be applied per unit of credit for lab or similar academic activities. For credit courses in a quarter system, a multiplier of 12 contact hours shall be applied per unit of credit for lecture or similar academic activities, and 36 contact hours shall be applied per unit of credit for lab or similar academic activities. To calculate full-time equivalent students, the total standardized contact hours shall be multiplied by the number of students in attendance at census, and the product shall be divided by 525.

(c) Actual Hours of Attendance (Positive Attendance) Method. This methodology is based upon the count of students present at each course meeting. The units of full-time equivalent student shall be computed by dividing actual student contact hours of attendance by 525. This method shall apply to the following:

(1) All open entry/open exit courses (including credit and noncredit);

(2) All noncredit courses otherwise eligible for state aid except those computed using the alternative attendance accounting method described in subdivision (i)(2) of section 58003.1 and subdivision (d) of section 58003.2;

(3) The attendance of students other than indentured apprentices who are actively enrolled in apprenticeship courses of related and supplemental instruction.

(4) All credit courses may, at the option of the district, be computed by dividing the actual hours of attendance by 525.

(d) Alternative Attendance Accounting Method- (Noncredit). The Alternative Attendance Accounting Method (Noncredit) shall be used for all courses not computed using other attendance procedures described in this chapter. For purposes of computing full-time equivalent students only, weekly student contact hours shall be calculated by counting the total hours of instruction or programming received by the students, plus instructor contact as defined in sections 55204 or 55234, plus outside-of-class work expected as noted in the course outline of record and approved by the curriculum committee, and dividing the total number of hours for the course by 54. Hours of instruction or programming received shall be independently verified by the instructor using a method or procedure approved by the district according to policies adopted by the local governing board as required by section 58030. Full-time equivalent student for such noncredit course sections shall be computed by:

(A) multiplying the average of the number of students actively enrolled in the section as of each census date (those dates nearest to one-fifth and three-fifths of the length of the course section) by,

(B) the weekly student contact hours as derived above in this section, by

(C) the primary term length multiplier of 17.5, and

(D) dividing by 525.

(e) Term Length Multiplier. District governing boards may establish and maintain single primary term lengths for credit courses, for those courses that are scheduled regularly, and meet for a consistent number of days and hours per week, inclusive of holidays. The term length multiplier shall be determined by counting each week in which at least three days of instruction or examination in term length courses are scheduled. The maximum term length multiplier for a semester length course shall be 17.5, and the maximum term-length multiplier for a quarter length course shall be 11.67.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Repealer and new section filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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§ 58003.3. Apportionment for Noncredit Courses.

Students taking only noncredit courses are not subject to residency determination. Districts may claim apportionment for any noncredit courses taken by students living in California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-30-2018; operative 9-29-2018. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 8).

6. Repealer and new section filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58004.1. Application of Census Procedures — Inactive Enrollment.
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§ 58004.1. Application of Census Procedures -- Inactive Enrollment.

Districts shall, according to procedures adopted by the governing board, clear the rolls of inactive enrollment. Inactive enrollment in a course is defined as follows:

As of each census day, any student who has

(1) Been identified as a no show, or

(2) Officially withdrawn from the course, or

(3) Been dropped from the course. A student shall be dropped if no longer participating in the course, except if there are extenuating circumstances. “No longer participating” includes, but is not limited to, excessive unexcused absences related to nonattendance. “Extenuating circumstances” are verified cases of accidents, illness, other circumstances beyond the control of the student, and other conditions defined by the governing board and published in board policies. The “drop date” shall be the end of business of the day immediately preceding the census day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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§ 58004. Application of Census Procedures.

(a) The census procedures specified in subdivisions (b) and (c) of section 58003.1 shall apply to all credit courses, except for work experience and independent study pursuant to subdivision (f) of section 58003.1, and subdivision (d) of 58003.2, and credit courses which are being reported on an actual hours of attendance basis pursuant to subdivision (g) of section 58003.1 and subdivision (c) of section 58003.2.

(b) The single primary term length census procedure specified in subdivision (b) of section 58003.1 shall be applied using the following:

(1) The term length multiplier shall be determined by counting each week in which at least three days of instruction or examination in term length courses are scheduled.

(2) Courses scheduled coterminous with the term are those courses scheduled to meet each week of the term, exclusive of final examination scheduling.

(3) The census procedure specified in this subdivision may not be applied to any term shorter than ten weeks.

(c) Districts shall, according to procedures adopted by the governing board, clear the rolls of inactive enrollment. Inactive enrollment in a course is defined as follows:

As of each census day, any student who has

(1) Been identified as a no show, or

(2) Officially withdrawn from the course, or

(3) Been dropped from the course. A student shall be dropped if no longer participating in the course, except if there are extenuating circumstances. “No longer participating” includes, but is not limited to, excessive unexcused absences but must relate to nonattendance. “Extenuating circumstances” are verified cases of accidents, illness, other circumstances beyond the control of the student, and other conditions defined by the governing board and published in regulations. The “drop date” shall be the end of business of the day immediately preceding the census day.

(d) This section shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 78401 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 46).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(3) and (c)(3) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (d) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58006. Application of Actual Student Contact Hours of Attendance Procedure.
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§ 58006. Application of Actual Student Contact Hours of Attendance Procedure.

The actual student contact hours of attendance procedure is based upon a count of students present at each course meeting, and shall apply to:

(a) All credit courses (exclusive of independent study, work experience and distance education courses computed using the alternative attendance accounting procedure described in subdivision (f) of section 58003.1 and subdivision (d) of section 58003.2) scheduled to meet for fewer than five days, or credit courses of five or more days which are scheduled irregularly with respect to the number of days of the week and the number of hours the course meets;

(b) All open entry/open exit courses;

(c) All noncredit courses otherwise eligible for state aid except those computed using the alternative attendance accounting method described in subdivision (f)(2) of section 58003.1 and subdivision (d) of section 58003.2;

(d) The attendance of students other than indentured apprentices who are actively enrolled in apprenticeship courses of related and supplemental instruction.

(e) A district may use, but shall not be required to use, the actual student contact hours of attendance procedure for any other credit course, exclusive of independent study and work experience education courses, which it offers.

(f) This section shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (d) and (f) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Repealer of subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 2-3-2015; operative 3-5-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 8).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (e) and new subsection (f) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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§ 58007. Noncredit Courses.

Contact hours of enrollment in noncredit courses, except for noncredit courses using the alternative attendance accounting procedure described in subdivision (f)(2) of section 58003.1 and subdivision (d) of 58003.2, shall be based upon the count of students present at each course meeting. Full-time equivalent student in noncredit courses shall be computed by dividing the sum of contact hours of enrollment by 525, except for noncredit courses using the alternative attendance accounting procedure described in section 58003.1(f)(2) and subdivision (d) of 58003.2.

Nonresidents may be claimed for purposes of calculating full-time equivalent student only if they are living in California during the period of attendance and are otherwise eligible for such purposes as provided in this chapter.

This section shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

7. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

8. Amendment filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58009.5. Computation for Work-Experience Education Programs.
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§ 58009.5. Computation for Work-Experience Education Programs.

For the purposes of computing full-time equivalent student of community college students in work-experience education programs, the following provisions shall apply.

(a) One student contact hour is to be counted for each unit of work-experience credit in which a student is enrolled during any census period. In no case shall duplicate student contact hours be counted for classroom study and work-experience. The maximum contact hours counted for a student shall not exceed the maximum number of work-experience units for which the student may be granted credit under the rules and regulations of the Chancellor's Office.

(b) “Immediate supervision” of off-campus work stations shall be defined as student participation in on-the-job training as outlined under a training agreement, coordinated by the community college district under a state-approved plan, wherein the employer and the qualified community college coordinator share responsibility for on-the-job supervision.

(c) This subsection shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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§ 58009. Application of Alternate Attendance Procedure for Independent Study, Correspondence, Work-Experience, and Certain Distance Education Courses.

(a) For independent study, correspondence, work-experience education and distance education courses using the attendance accounting procedure specified in subdivision (f) of section 58003.1, one weekly student contact hour shall be counted for each unit of credit for which the student is enrolled as of the census day prescribed in section 58003.1(b) or (c), except for independent study, correspondence, or distance education laboratory courses. For independent study, correspondence, or distance education laboratory courses, weekly student contact hours shall be equivalent to those which would be generated for the same student effort in a laboratory course computed pursuant to subdivisions (b) or (c) of section 58003.1 and that would correspond to traditional length (non-compressed) primary terms. For purposes of this section only, a “distance education laboratory course” means a distance education course which consists partly or exclusively of laboratory work.

(b) For credit courses, full-time equivalent student in courses described in subdivision (a) offered during primary terms is computed by multiplying the weekly student contact hours authorized pursuant to subdivision (a), generated as of the census date prescribed in section 58003.1(b) by 17.5 for colleges on the semester system and by 11.67 for colleges on the quarter system, and dividing by 525.

(c) For noncredit courses described in subdivision (a), full-time equivalent student is computed on a census basis as prescribed in section 58003.1(f)(2) and section 58003.2(d).

(d) Full-time equivalent student in credit courses described in subdivision (a) which are conducted during a summer or other intersession is computed by multiplying the weekly student contact hours, authorized pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, generated in each course, by a course length multiplier that produces the same total weekly student contact hours for the same student effort as would be generated in such courses conducted in the primary terms, and dividing by 525.

(e) This section shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-8-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 6-4-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 23).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

5. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

6. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-27-2000; operative 1-26-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2001, No. 7).

7. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 12-3-2001; operative 1-2-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 50).

8. Amendment filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

9. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (d) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

10. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

11. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

12. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 5-21-2020; operative 6-20-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 23).

13. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 42).

14. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

15. Amendment of subsection (c) and new subsection (e) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 2. Attendance Reporting Procedures > § 58010. Reporting Date Procedures.
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§ 58010. Reporting Date Procedures.

The governing board of each community college district shall report full-time equivalent student in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(a) Full-time equivalent student in summer courses may be reported in either the fiscal year in which the census day procedure is completed or in which the course ends.

If the summer, full-time equivalent student, reported by a district impacts other districts' apportionment to the detriment of the system by maximizing the district's reported FTES, and thereby resulting in the district's prior or succeeding year's reported FTES being less than its funded base FTES, the Chancellor shall have the authority to prescribe to the district the reporting of its summer FTES.

(b) For courses using actual student contact hours of attendance procedure, the full-time equivalent student shall be reported in the period immediately following the completion of the course, even if the course overlaps fiscal years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 9-3-98; operative 10-3-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 37).

4. Amendment of first paragraph and repealer of subsection (c) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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§ 58022. Actual Student Contact Hours of Attendance Procedure Tabulations.

(a) A separate tabulation is required for each of the course categories described in section 58006 of this subchapter. Each tabulation shall provide a detailed listing for each course section as follows:

(1) Identification:

(A) Static course identifier code.

(B) Section identifier code.

(C) Title.

(D) Method of instruction code.

(2) Number of days the course is scheduled to meet.

(3) Number of class hours each course section is scheduled to meet.

(4) Beginning and ending dates.

(5) An alphabetical list of each student actively enrolled in each course section indicating:

(A) Names (last, first, initial).

(B) Student identification code.

(C) Residency category as specified on Form CCFS 320.

(D) Actual student contact hours of attendance.

(b) Each tabulation described in this section shall also provide a grand total of actual student contact hours of attendance generated by residency category.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84040 and 84040.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 3. Tabulations > § 58023. Class Hour Unit.
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§ 58023. Class Hour Unit.

For purposes of this Article, the class hour unit for graded and ungraded classes is defined as not less than 50 consecutive minutes exclusive of passing time. In block scheduling of more than one class hour only one contact hour may be counted in each clock hour of 60 minutes, except that a fractional part of class hour beyond the last full clock hour may be counted from and including the 51st minute of the last full clock hour providing there is no class break in the last full clock or the partial class hour. The divisor for this fractional part of a class hour shall be 50.

The Chancellor's Office may, by rule and regulation, make any and all other provisions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 3. Tabulations > § 58024. Actual Apprentice Hours of Teaching Procedure Tabulations.
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§ 58024. Actual Apprentice Hours of Teaching Procedure Tabulations.

(a) A separate tabulation is required for all indentured apprentices actively enrolled in each apprenticeship course of related and supplemental instruction pursuant to Labor Code Section 3074. Each tabulation shall provide a detailed listing for each course section as follows:

(1) identification

(A) static course identifier code

(B) section identifier code

(C) title

(D) method of instruction code

(2) number of days the course is scheduled to meet.

(3) number of clock hours each course section is scheduled to meet.

(4) beginning and ending dates.

(5) an alphabetical list of each student considered part of the active enrollment in each course section indicating:

(A) names (last, first, initial)

(B) student identification code, and

(C) actual clock hours (of 50 to 60 minutes) of attendance.

(b) Each tabulation described in this Section shall also provide a grand total of actual clock hours of attendance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8150-8152, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 3074, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 8150-8152, 70901, 84040 and 84040.5, Education Code; and Section 3074, Labor Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 58025. Nonresidents.

The attendance of all students who are not residents of a community college district in courses during the academic year shall be kept separately from all other attendance, and the units of full-time equivalent student for such students shall be computed on an individual basis in the applicable manner prescribed in Section 58003.1 or Section 58007.

The units of full-time equivalent student of students who are not residents of the community college district enrolled in intersession schools and classes for adults shall be kept separately from all other attendance, and the units of full-time equivalent student for such students shall be computed on an individual basis in the applicable manner prescribed in Section 58003.1 or Section 58007.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 3. Tabulations > § 58020. Census Day Procedure Tabulations.
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§ 58020. Census Day Procedure Tabulations.

(a) For each course section census week, as defined in section 58003.1(b), or each course section census day, as defined in section 58003.1(c), a separate tabulation is required. Each tabulation shall provide a detailed listing for each course section as follows:

(1) Identification:

(A) Static course identifier code

(B) Section identifier code

(C) Title

(D) Method of instruction code

(2) Number of days the course is scheduled to meet or number of weeks the weekly census course is scheduled to meet.

(3) Number of class hours each course section is scheduled to meet on the census day or number of class hours each weekly census course is scheduled to meet during the census week.

(A) For other than independent study and work experience courses, each listing will include:

1. Regularly scheduled contact hours

2. Hours to be arranged (TBA)

3. Total contact hours scheduled per week

(B) For independent study and work experience courses each listing will include the range of units of credit allowed.

(4) Beginning and ending dates.

(5) Date of census days.

(6) An alphabetical list of each student actively enrolled in each course section indicating:

(A) Name (last, first, initial)

(B) Student identification code

(C) Residency category as specified on Form CCFS 320

(D) Scheduled contact hours per week or per day (or units of credit for which enrolled in independent study and work experience courses).

(b) Each tabulation shall also provide a grand total of student contact hours generated by residency category.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84040 and 84040.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(2)-(3) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 4. Support Documentation > § 58030. Support Documentation.
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§ 58030. Support Documentation.

The governing board of each district shall adopt procedures that will document all course enrollment, attendance and disenrollment information required by the provisions of this subchapter. Authorized procedures shall include rules for retention of support documentation which will enable an independent determination regarding the accuracy of tabulations submitted by the district to the Chancellor's Office as the basis of its claim for State support. Such support documentation procedures shall provide for accurate and timely attendance and contact hour data and shall be so structured as to provide for internal controls.

The governing board of each district shall, upon request, make available to the Chancellor's Office a copy of its authorized procedures for course enrollment, attendance and disenrollment documentation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84040.5, 84040.6 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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§ 58031. Calculation of Attendance When Records Are Lost or Destroyed.

Whenever any attendance records of any district have been lost or destroyed, making it impossible for an accurate report on full-time equivalent student (FTES) for the district for any fiscal year to be rendered, which fact shall be shown to the satisfaction of the Board of Governors by the affidavits of the members of the governing board of the district, the Board of Governors shall estimate the FTES of such district. The estimated FTES shall be deemed to be the actual FTES for that fiscal year for the making of apportionments to the district from the State School Fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 58051.5. Reports for Apportionment; Prohibited Classes.

(a) No community college district may claim for purposes of state apportionment any classes:

(1) if the district receives full compensation for direct education costs for the class from any public or private agency, individual or group of individuals; or

(2) if the public or private agency, individual or group of individuals, with whom the district has a contract and/or instructional agreement, has received from other sources full compensation for the direct education costs for the conduct of the class; or

(3) if such classes are not located in facilities clearly identified in such a manner, and established by appropriate procedures, to ensure that attendance in such classes is open to the general public, except that students may be required to meet prerequisites which have been established pursuant to sections 55002 and 55003.

(b) For classes that are not fully funded under contracts identified in paragraph (a)(2) and are claimed for apportionment purposes, the community college district shall require the contracting entity to certify that the direct education costs of the activity are not being fully funded through other sources.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84752, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84752, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

3. Amendment of opening paragraph and subsection (b) filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

7. Editorial correction of subsection (a)(2) (Register 98, No. 36).

8. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 5. Attendance Accounting Standards > § 58052. Basic Requirement.
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§ 58052. Basic Requirement.

The Board of Governors finds that the language quoted in Section 58051(a)(1) is the basic attendance accounting requirement for community colleges, and that the language is intended to promote the following purposes:

(a) To ensure the effectiveness of instruction;

(b) To ensure that state aid is apportioned according to the same standards to all districts;

(c) To ensure the safety of students; and

(d) To ensure that the state, districts, and students receive a reasonable return for monies expended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 5. Attendance Accounting Standards > § 58054. Educational Activities Required of Students. [Repealed]
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§ 58054. Educational Activities Required of Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 76300 and 78405, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76300, 74805 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 12-17-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 51).

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§ 58055. Immediate Supervision.

(a) For the purposes of health sciences education programs in community colleges, “immediate supervision” means student participation in such programs wherein the person to whom the student is required to report for training, counseling, or other prescribed activity shares the responsibility for the supervision of the students in clinical activities with academic personnel of the district. In all such cases the person to whom the pupil is required to report and who is not an academic district employee shall possess a valid certificate or license to practice a healing art in California.

(b) For the purposes of educational programs sponsored by the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program, the term “immediate supervision” as used in section 58051 means, in the context of classes conducted at the workplace, student participation in classes instructed by a person who is qualified, by means of education or experience, as a journeyman, and shares the responsibility for supervision of the students participating in the classes with academic personnel of the district.

(c) For the purposes of early childhood education programs in community colleges, “immediate supervision” means student participation in such programs wherein the person to whom the student is required to report for training, counseling, or other prescribed activity shares the responsibility for the supervision of the students in student teaching activities with academic personnel of the district. In all such cases the person to whom the student is required to report and who is not an academic district employee shall possess at a minimum a Master Teacher Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or the equivalent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67000 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. New subsection (c) filed 9-29-2009; operative 10-29-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2009, No. 43).

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§ 58058. Employee of the District.

(a) A person is an “employee of the district” within the meaning of subdivision (a)(1) of Section 58051 if:

(1) The district has the primary right to control and direct the person's activities during the time such person is serving the district; and

(2) A contract exists between the person and the district, indicia of which may include provisions which specify the terms and conditions of work, salary and other compensation, work to be performed, and employment classification; and,

(3) The district compensates the person according to an adopted salary or wage schedule which complies with the provisions of Article 8 (commencing with Section 87801), Chapter 3, Part 51 of the Education Code.

(b) For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section, a district may also contract for instruction to be provided by a public or private agency. Such contracts shall specify that the district has the primary right to control and direct the activities of the person or persons furnished by the public or private agency during the term of the contract. In addition, the district shall enter into a written contract with each person furnished by the public or private agency; and said contracts shall meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section. In this manner an individual employed will continue to be an employee of a public or private agency, while at the same time qualifying as an employee of the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84500 and 87801, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(3) and Note filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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§ 58060. Valid Employment Qualifications.

For the purposes of Sections 58051 and 58056, the employee is deemed authorized to perform the services because he or she is employed pursuant to a valid, unrevoked credential issued by the Board of Governors or pursuant to minimum qualifications adopted by the Board of Governors or equivalencies pursuant to Section 53430.

(a) If the person serves pursuant to a credential,

(1) It must authorize the holder to provide instruction in the particular subject matter or matters; and

(2) It must authorize the holder to provide that instruction during the period in which the holder is providing it.

(b) If the person serves pursuant to minimum qualifications adopted by the Board of Governors or equivalencies, the qualifications or equivalencies must be related to the assignment and effective during the period of instruction for which attendance is being claimed.

(c) For purposes of this section, an employee is deemed authorized to perform the services if he or she is employed as a faculty intern.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84500 and 87487, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Editorial correction of subsection (b) (Register 95, No. 47).

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§ 58050. Conditions for Claiming Attendance.

(a) All of the following conditions must be met in order for the attendance of students enrolled in a course to qualify for state apportionment:

(1) The course, or the program of which it is a part, must be approved by the governing board of each community college district in accordance with the provisions of subchapter 2 (commencing with section 55100) of chapter 6.

(2) The course must meet the criteria and standards for courses prescribed by section 55002.

(3) Unless expressly exempted by statute, the course must be open to enrollment by the general public, in accordance with section 58051.5 and article 1 (commencing with section 58100) of subchapter 2 of this chapter.

(4) The district may not receive full compensation for the direct education costs for the course from any public or private agency, individual or group of individuals in accordance with section 58051.5.

(5) The students enrolled in the course must be engaged in educational activities required of such students as described in the course outline of record. The number of contact hours for which apportionment is claimed shall not exceed the number specified in the course outline of record, subject to computation adjustments authorized pursuant to other provisions of this subchapter including, but not limited to, sections 58003.1, 58023 and 58164. If the course involves student use of district computers, other equipment, or facilities, the district shall monitor usage of such equipment or facilities as part of the course to ensure that they are used solely for the specified educational activities.

(6) The students must be under the immediate supervision of an employee of the district, unless provided otherwise by law.

(7) The employee of the district must hold valid and unrevoked credentials or be employed pursuant to minimum qualifications adopted by the Board of Governors or equivalencies pursuant to section 53430 authorizing the employee to render service in the capacity and during the period in which the employee served.

(b) The regulations in this article are intended to clarify and interpret attendance accounting terminology used in subdivision (a), and in sections 58051 and 58055.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 78401, 84500 and 84811, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-28-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 53).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-30-2005; operative 1-29-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 1).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(5) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(7) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (b) filed 7-20-2017; operative 8-19-2017. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2017, No. 31).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-7-2022; operative 4-7-2022. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 5. Attendance Accounting Standards > § 58051.6. Full-Time Equivalent Student; Adult Education for Inmates of City, County, or City and County Jail, Road Camp, Farm or Federal Correctional Facility.
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§ 58051.6. Full-Time Equivalent Student; Adult Education for Inmates of City, County, or City and County Jail, Road Camp, Farm or Federal Correctional Facility.

(a) Notwithstanding sections 58050 and 58051.5(a)(3), the governing board of a community college district that provides classes for inmates of any city, county, or city and county jail, road camp, or farm for adults, or a federal correctional facility may include the units of full-time equivalent student generated in those classes and computed pursuant to section 58003.1 or 58003.2, for purposes of state apportionments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84810.5 and 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

7. Amendment of subsection (a) and repealer of subsection (b) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 5. Attendance Accounting Standards > § 58051. Method for Computing Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES).
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§ 58051. Method for Computing Full-Time Equivalent Student (FTES).

(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided, in computing the full-time equivalent student of a community college district, there shall be included only the attendance of students while they are engaged in educational activities required of students and while they are under the immediate supervision and control of an academic employee of the district authorized to render service in the capacity and during the period in which he or she served.

(2)(A) A community college district may also include the attendance of students enrolled in approved courses or programs of independent study who are under the supervision, control, and evaluation, but not necessarily in the immediate presence, of an academic employee of the district who is authorized to render such service.

(B) The community college district shall determine the nature, manner, and place of conducting any independent study courses or program in accordance with the requirements of this section and article 3 (commencing with section 55230) of subchapter 3 of chapter 6.

(C) Each district conducting independent study courses shall ensure that the components of each independent study course or program for each student shall be set out in a written record or program, including the number of units (if applicable) and hours of study required, the arrangements for consultation with the instructor, and the work product to be evaluated.

(3) A community college district may also include the attendance of students enrolled in approved distance education in accordance with the provisions of article 1 (commencing with section 55200) of subchapter 3 of chapter 6.

(b) For the purpose of work-experience education programs meeting the standards of the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Act of 2006 California State Plan (or any successor agreement related to career technical education), “immediate supervision” of off-campus work training stations means student participation in on-the-job training as outlined under a training agreement, coordinated by the community college district under a state-approved plan, wherein the employer and academic school personnel share the responsibility for on-the-job supervision.

(c) For purposes of computing the full-time equivalent student of a community college district, attendance shall also include student attendance and participation in in-service training courses in the areas of police, fire, corrections, and other criminal justice system occupations that conform to all apportionment attendance and course of study requirements otherwise imposed by law, if the courses are fully open to the enrollment and participation of the public. However, prerequisites for the courses shall not be established or construed so as to prevent academically qualified persons who are not employed by agencies in the criminal justice system from enrolling in and attending the courses.

(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) and any regulations related thereto, a community college may give preference in enrollment to persons who are employed by, or serving in a voluntary capacity with, a fire protection or fire prevention agency in any course of in-service fire training at the community college in cooperation with any fire protection or fire prevention agency or association. Preference shall only be given when such persons could not otherwise complete the course within a reasonable time and when no other training program is reasonably available. At least 15 percent of the enrollment in in-service fire training courses shall consist of persons who are neither volunteers of, nor employed by, a fire protection or fire prevention agency or association, if the persons are available to attend a course. Full-time equivalent student for the courses may be reported for state aid.

(e) Subdivision (d) shall apply only to the following:

(1) Community colleges which, in cooperation with any fire protection or fire prevention agency or association, have been, as of January 1, 1980, the primary source of in-service fire training for any fire protection or fire prevention agency or association.

(2) Community colleges which, in cooperation with any fire protection or fire prevention agency or association, establish in-service fire training for any fire protection or fire prevention agency or association which did not have in-service fire training, prior to January 1, 1980.

(f) In the event that in-service training courses are restricted to employees of police, fire, corrections, and other criminal justice agencies, attendance for the restricted courses shall not be reported for purposes of state apportionments. A community college district which restricts enrollment in in-service training courses may contract with any public agency to provide compensation for the cost of conducting such courses.

(g) As a condition of claiming state apportionment, in addition to all other applicable apportionment eligibility requirements, for in-service training courses in the areas of police, fire, corrections, and other criminal justice occupations, community college districts conducting in-service training courses must adhere to all applicable conduct of course and student attendance tracking requirements prescribed by law and/or the state public safety agency responsible for adopting training standards in the in-service training course area in which the student is licensed, certified or employed. For purposes of claiming state apportionment, the units of full-time equivalent student shall be computed for courses consistent with the provisions of section 58003.1(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (d) and new subsection (a)(3) filed 4-29-94; operative 5-29-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 18).

3. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(a)(3) filed 5-20-2002; operative 6-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 26).

6. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

7. Repealer and new subsection (g) and amendment of Note filed 2-3-2015; operative 3-5-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 8).

8. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 7-27-2023; operative 8-26-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 1. Attendance > Article 5. Attendance Accounting Standards > § 58056. Immediate Supervision and Control.
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§ 58056. Immediate Supervision and Control.

(a) Subdivision (a)(1) of section 58051 requires, as a condition for claiming attendance for apportionment purposes, the immediate supervision and control of an academic employee authorized to render service in a capacity and during the period in which he or she served. Immediate supervision and control requires the presence of the authorized employee. More specifically, immediate supervision or presence is characterized by all of the following:

(1) The authorized employee is able, in terms of physical proximity or range of communication, to provide immediate instructional supervision and control; and

(2) The authorized employee is in a position to provide the supervision and control necessary for the protection of the health and safety of students; and

(3) The authorized employee is not to have any other assigned duty during the instructional activity for which attendance is being claimed. The criteria specified above are to be applied in recognition of the fact that the need for immediate supervision will vary according to the course being offered, as well as with the design or mode of instruction of such course or program.

(4) “Immediate supervision” of off-campus work stations shall be defined as student participation in on-the-job training as outlined under a training agreement, coordinated by the community college district, wherein the employer and the qualified community college coordinator share responsibility for on-the-job supervision.

(b) Under the following limited circumstances, attendance of students enrolled in a course or program which does not meet the requirements of subdivision (a) shall qualify for apportionment purposes if:

(1) The course or program is approved and being conducted as distance education in accordance with article 1 (commencing with section 55200) of subchapter 3 of chapter 6; or

(2) The course or program is approved and being conducted as independent study in accordance with subchapter 4 (commencing with section 55300) of chapter 6; or

(3) The course or program is approved and being conducted as work experience education in accordance with article 4 (commencing with section 55250) of subchapter 3 of chapter 6 of this part; or

(4) The course or program is approved and is being conducted as health sciences education in accordance with section 58055(a).

(c) Attendance generated solely under an instructional assistant or aide does not qualify for apportionment. In addition, instructional aides shall not be used to increase the number of students in relation to the number of classroom instructors in the district. However, attendance may qualify for apportionment under the following limited circumstances:

(1) The assistant or aide functions under the exclusive direction of the authorized employee assigned to that educational activity, and not independently; and

(2) The assistant or aide performs only those duties specifically authorized by law, including, but not limited to, sections 88240-88249 of the Education Code; and,

(3) The authorized employee is able, in terms of physical proximity and range of communication, to provide necessary supervision and control of students, so that by working in conjunction with the assistant or aide, the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(3) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) and new subsection (a)(4) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 2. 175-Day Rule > § 58120. Conditions for Inclusion as a Day.
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§ 58120. Conditions for Inclusion as a Day.

(a) For a day to count towards meeting the requirements of section 58142, courses of instruction must be offered for a minimum of three hours during the period of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, days of final examination may be counted toward meeting the requirements of section 58142, provided that:

(1) such examinations are administered under the immediate supervision and control of an appropriate academic employee of the district; and

(2) not more than fourteen days of final examinations shall be counted for any academic year, as defined by the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 78401, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 5-23-97; operative 6-22-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58130.5. Estimate of School Money to be Apportioned.
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§ 58130.5. Estimate of School Money to Be Apportioned.

The Chancellor shall, not later than the 25th day of July in each year, prepare an estimate of the amount of state school money that will be apportioned to each community college district during the current school year, and furnish a certified copy of the estimate to each community college district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58130. Noncredit Classes in Dancing or Recreational Physical Education; State Aid or Apportionment for Attendance.
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§ 58130. Noncredit Classes in Dancing or Recreational Physical Education; State Aid or Apportionment for Attendance.

No state aid or apportionment may be claimed on account of the attendance of students in noncredit classes in dancing or recreational physical education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58131. Second Principal Apportionment.
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§ 58131. Second Principal Apportionment.

The Chancellor shall on or before June 25th of each year apportion to each community college district the total amounts allowed to them under section 84850. This apportionment shall be called the second principal apportionment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58132. Final Apportionment. [Repealed]
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§ 58132. Final Apportionment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58134. Adjustive Apportionment.
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§ 58134. Adjustive Apportionment.

If during any fiscal year there is apportioned to a community college district or to any fund from Section B of the State School Fund at least one hundred dollars ($100) more or at least one hundred dollars ($100) less than the amount to which the district or fund was entitled, the Chancellor, not later than the immediate succeeding fiscal year, shall withhold from, or add to the apportionment made during such fiscal year, the amount of such excess or deficiency, as the case may be. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Division to the contrary, excesses withheld or deficiencies added by the Chancellor under this Section shall be added to or allowed from any portion of Section B of the State School Fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58136. Authority to Make Adjustive Apportionments or Adjustive Deductions Where Required by a Judgment.
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§ 58136. Authority to Make Adjustive Apportionments or Adjustive Deductions Where Required by a Judgment.

When any judgment has been rendered which requires the apportionment from section B of the State School Fund to any district, to any other agency, or to any fund for any fiscal year of more than the amount actually apportioned thereto during such fiscal year, the difference shall be apportioned to the district, agency, or fund by the Chancellor from Section B of the State School Fund during the fiscal year following that in which the judgment becomes final before any other apportionment from section B of the State School Fund is made. Upon the becoming final of any judgment which requires the apportionment from section B of the State School Fund to any community college district, to any other agency, or to any fund for any fiscal year of difference shall be deducted from the apportionment made to such district, agency, or fund by the Chancellor from section B of the State School Fund during the fiscal year following that in which the judgment becomes final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58138. Authority to Make Adjustive Apportionments on Inclusion of Additional Full-Time Equivalent Student.
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§ 58138. Authority to Make Adjustive Apportionments on Inclusion of Additional Full-Time Equivalent Student.

Wherever the attendance of students is not included in the computation of the full-time equivalent student of a community college district for any fiscal year because the person employed by the district to instruct such students did not have the qualifications required for the position during the period of such attendance, the governing board of the district may, upon payment of the salary of such person pursuant to Section 87810 of the Education Code, or similar provisions of law, report such attendance to the Chancellor during the fiscal year in which such salary is paid. Such report shall be made in such form as shall be prescribed and furnished by the Chancellor. Thereafter the Chancellor shall add to the apportionment from the State School Fund to the district during the next succeeding fiscal year or years as determined by him or her but not exceeding three, the additional amount to which the district would have been entitled in the fiscal year next succeeding that in which such attendance was not included in the computation of the full-time equivalent student of the district if such amount is at least one hundred dollars ($100) or more.

Any such additional amount shall be apportioned from the State School Fund before any other apportionment from such fund is made and shall be allowed from any portion of such fund except that portion reserved as allowances for basic state aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58139. Criteria for Allocation of Funds.
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§ 58139. Criteria for Allocation of Funds.

(a) The Board of Governors, pursuant to direction included in the annual state budget act, has adopted criteria for the allocation of funds to assure that priorities identified in the budget act are implemented.

(b) A cap of two percent (2%) shall be established on district credit full-time equivalent student (FTES) activity that is not related to student needs within the three priority categories (transfer, basic skills, and vocational/workforce training).

(c) Districts shall limit their credit FTES in nonpriority areas to two percent (2%) of total credit FTES.

(d) If the Chancellor determines that a district has generated more than two percent (2%) of its credit FTES in areas outside the priority areas identified in subdivision (b), he or she shall notify the district that it will be subject to a reduction in its general apportionment (including growth for apportionment) to the extent that its full-time equivalent students exceeds the two percent (2%) cap.

(e) The reduction of a district's apportionment pursuant to subdivision (d) of this section, shall be held in abeyance if, within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of the proposed reduction, the district elects to submit to the Chancellor an explanation of how it is complying with the priorities established by this section.

(f) If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the Chancellor shall request the district to prepare a compliance plan within ninety (90) days of the request for the plan. If no plan is submitted, the plan is unsatisfactory or the district fails to adhere to the plan, the Chancellor shall proceed to make the reduction in apportionment to subdivision (d).

(g) For purposes of this section, degree applicable and ESL courses will be presumed to be related to student needs in the priority categories unless the Chancellor receives evidence to the contrary.

(h) This regulation shall be effective beginning with the 2004-05 academic year.

(i) This regulation shall not be effective in any year in which compliance with the priorities set forth in subdivision (b) is not required by the annual state budget act or some other statute.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: 2003-2004 Budget Act (Stats. 2003, ch. 157 (AB 1765), Item 6870-101-0001, provision 5(a)).

History

1. New section filed 9-8-2004; operative 10-8-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2004, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58140. Limitation on District Use of Apportionment.
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§ 58140. Limitation on District Use of Apportionment.

The governing board of each community college district shall, except as may otherwise be specifically provided by law, use all money apportioned to the district from the State School Fund during any fiscal year exclusively for the support of the school or schools of the district for that year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58142. Required Time for Maintaining Colleges During Preceding Fiscal Year; Withholding of Apportionment upon Failure to Comply.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AB470934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:19:20.515597+00:00
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§ 58142. Required Time for Maintaining Colleges During Preceding Fiscal Year; Withholding of Apportionment upon Failure to Comply.

(a) No community college district, other than one newly formed, shall, except as otherwise provided in this article, receive its full apportionment from the State School Fund unless it has maintained the colleges of the district for at least 175 days during the next preceding fiscal year.

(b) For the purposes of this article, the Board of Governors shall establish standards to determine whether the districts maintained the colleges of the district for at least 175 days during the next preceding fiscal year.

(c) If a community college district fails to maintain its colleges for the required 175 days, the Board of Governors shall withhold from that district's apportionment the product of 0.01143 times the district's apportionment for each additional day the district would have had to maintain its colleges in order to meet the requirement prescribed by this section. This subdivision shall apply retroactively to fiscal year 1975-76 and each fiscal year thereafter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58144. Newly Formed District. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AB81A114C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:19:24.212313+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58144. Newly Formed District. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58148. Lost or Destroyed Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AC64AE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:19:31.654392+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58148. Lost or Destroyed Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58161.5. Apportionment for RE-Enrollment After Withdrawal. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AE0FED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:19:44.224864+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58161.5. Apportionment for Re-Enrollment After Withdrawal. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

2. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Repealer filed 9-12-2011; operative 10-12-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58161.7. Recommendations Regarding Repetition of Noncredit Courses and Related Issues.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AE36FD44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:19:56.296239+00:00
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§ 58161.7. Recommendations Regarding Repetition of Noncredit Courses and Related Issues.

The Chancellor shall report to the Board of Governors by May 31, 2009, on appropriate limitations on state apportionment for repetition of noncredit courses including multiple enrollments in the same course during the same term. The Chancellor's recommendations shall be developed in consultation with the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, the Chief Instructional Officers and other appropriate groups and shall be based on research concerning the educational efficacy and public benefit of repetition of each of the categories of noncredit courses. The Chancellor shall also consider recommendations related to ensuring appropriate academic standards for noncredit courses and determining when it is in the public interest to provide continued instruction through noncredit courses. It is the intent of the Board of Governors to consider the recommendations of the Chancellor and adopt appropriate limitations on multiple enrollments and repetition of noncredit courses by January 31, 2010.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58162. Intercollegiate Athletics.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AE67D134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:00.968029+00:00
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§ 58162. Intercollegiate Athletics.

(a) State apportionment may be claimed for the attendance of students enrolled in approved courses of intercollegiate athletics, as defined in section 55000, which are otherwise eligible for state assistance.

(b) State apportionment for students in courses of intercollegiate athletics shall not be claimed for more than 350 hours of attendance for each enrolled student in each fiscal year for each sport in which the student participates. Of the 350 hours of attendance, no more than 175 hours can be claimed for student enrollment in courses dedicated to the sport, and no more than 175 hours can be claimed for student enrollment in courses that focus on conditioning or skill development for the sport.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58166. Field Trips.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6AEF08934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:08.375161+00:00
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§ 58166. Field Trips.

(a) State apportionment may be claimed for the attendance of students in courses which include a field trip or excursion pursuant to section 55220.

(b) No more attendance may be claimed for a field trip or excursion than if the class were held on campus.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58172. Learning Assistance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B00E2E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:20.934164+00:00
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§ 58172. Learning Assistance.

Attendance for supplemental learning assistance when offered as part of a course may only be reported for state apportionment when either:

(a) the learning assistance is a required component of another course, for all students in that course; or

(b) the learning assistance is optional and is provided through an open entry/open exit course conducted pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 58164, which is intended to strengthen student skills and reinforce student mastery of concepts taught in another course or courses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-17-84 effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 51).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-2005; operative 1-29-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 1).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58180. Offering Classes Under Flexible Calendar; Approval; Accountability of Employees Under Contract for 175 Days; Activities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B0465534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:24.721419+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58180. Offering Classes Under Flexible Calendar; Approval; Accountability of Employees Under Contract for 175 Days; Activities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer of section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58182. Scheduling Configurations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B0772934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:28.345485+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58182. Scheduling Configurations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer of section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58184. Review of District Plans; Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B0A7FD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:31.977858+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58184. Review of District Plans; Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer of section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58186. Distribution of Appropriations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B0E29534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:36.565572+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58186. Distribution of Appropriations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code, Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial corrections to first paragraph and subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Repealer of section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58188. Average Daily Attendance Units; Adjustments to Reflect Activities; Computation by Multiplier Factor. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B115DA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:41.112781+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58188. Average Daily Attendance Units; Adjustments to Reflect Activities; Computation by Multiplier Factor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 7).

3. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58190. Requirement to Prepare and File Annual Statement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B14B9044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:44.885918+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58190. Requirement to Prepare and File Annual Statement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58191. Proposed Budget; Hearing; Notice; Publication. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B1814634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:48.906343+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58191. Proposed Budget; Hearing; Notice; Publication. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of first, third, and fourth paragraphs filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58192. “Budget”. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B1B96D14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:52.383018+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58192. “Budget”. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of section heading and History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58194. Contents of Budget Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B1EF2304C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:56.291956+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58194. Contents of Budget Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58195. Form of Budget Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B224D934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:21:00.127829+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58195. Form of Budget Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58196. Tentative Budget; Filing; Contents; Computation of Tax Levy; Adoption; Filing and Approval of Final Budget. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B250CB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:21:03.597505+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58196. Tentative Budget; Filing; Contents; Computation of Tax Levy; Adoption; Filing and Approval of Final Budget. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsections (b)-(e), and adoption of subsections (b)-(d) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58198. Effect of Neglect or Refusal to Make a Budget. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B2841034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:21:07.181860+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58198. Effect of Neglect or Refusal to Make a Budget. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58199.5. Appropriations of Excess Funds and Limitations Thereon. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B2E0D634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:21:15.860742+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58199.5. Appropriations of Excess Funds and Limitations Thereon. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58199. District Budget Limitation on Expenditure. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6B2B27334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:21:11.624356+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 58199. District Budget Limitation on Expenditure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58146. Emergency Conditions Allowance for Districts Unable to Maintain College for Prescribed Time; General Purpose Apportionments Materially Decreased.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9DFC4CE04E1911EDABBBA91488E976A2
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:19:28.043428+00:00
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§ 58146. Emergency Conditions Allowance for Districts Unable to Maintain College for Prescribed Time; General Purpose Apportionments Materially Decreased.

(a) An emergency conditions allowance is an allocation of funds calculated to approximate the same general purpose apportionments the district would have received from the State School Fund had an emergency or extraordinary condition not occurred. The Chancellor may authorize an emergency conditions allowance for a district affected by an emergency or extraordinary condition.

(b) An “emergency or extraordinary condition” is an event that prevents a district from maintaining instruction for at least 175 days during a fiscal year, or materially decreases a district's general purpose apportionments. An “emergency or extraordinary condition” may be caused by the following events:

(1) fire;

(2) flood;

(3) earthquake;

(4) impassable roads;

(5) an epidemic or a pandemic;

(6) the imminence of a major safety hazard as determined by a local law enforcement agency;

(7) a strike involving public transportation services used by students;

(8) the unavailability of classroom facilities leased by the district where the unavailability is caused by extraordinary factors beyond the control of the district;

(9) any order of any military officer of the United States or of the state to meet an emergency created by war, or of any civil officer of the United States, of the state, or of any county, city and county, or city authorized to issue such order to meet an emergency created by war;

(10) a public health crisis recognized by a city or county board of health, or the State Department of Public Health;

(11) another emergency declared by the state government or the federal government.

(c) The Chancellor may require affidavits from appropriate district officials to establish the impacts an event has caused to the district, and to demonstrate its efforts to mitigate the effects of the event and to avoid a material decrease to its general purpose apportionments.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 84750.4 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (c) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsections (a), (c), and (c)(7) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Amendment of section heading and text filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

6. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-20-2020; operative 3-21-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

8. Amendment filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58160. State Apportionment for Noncredit Courses, Noncredit Classes, and Support Services.
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§ 58160. State Apportionment for Noncredit Courses, Noncredit Classes, and Support Services.

(a) The following is an exclusive list of noncredit courses, noncredit classes, and support services that are eligible for state apportionment funding:

(1) Parenting, including parent cooperative preschools, classes in child growth and development and parent-child relationships.

(2) Elementary and secondary foundational skills and other courses and classes such as pretransfer-level academic courses or classes in reading, mathematics, and language arts.

(3) English as a second language, including vocational English as a second language.

(4) Workforce preparation classes in the foundational skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing, mathematics, decision-making, and problem-solving, and other classes required for preparation to participate in job-specific technical training.

(5) Courses in citizenship for immigrants.

(6) Education programs for persons with substantial disabilities.

(7) Short-term vocational programs with high employment potential.

(8) Education programs for older adults.

(9) Education programs for home economics.

(10) Health and safety education.

(11) Supervised tutoring for foundational skills and for degree-applicable and transfer-level courses.

(b) Districts shall provide access to supervised tutoring for students who need or desire extra academic support when enrolled in transfer-level mathematics or English coursework to maximize the probability that a student will enter and complete coursework in English and mathematics within a one-year timeframe of their initial attempt.

The district shall not claim state apportionment for supervised tutoring services that is being paid from state categorical funds.

(c) In order to be eligible for enhanced funding pursuant to Education Code sections 84750.5 and 84760.5, a career development or college preparation noncredit course must be part of a program or sequence of courses chaptered in the chancellor's curriculum inventory system pursuant to section 55151.

(d) Courses of the type described in section 55151 may not be claimed for enhanced funding if they are not part of a program or sequence of courses which is chaptered by the Chancellor pursuant to that section, but such courses may continue to be offered and be claimed for basic non-credit funding, provided that each individual course has been chaptered by the Chancellor pursuant to section 55150 and falls into one of the categories described in subdivision (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84757, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84500, 84750.5, 84757 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (c) and (d) and amendment of Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 8).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-27-2007; operative 5-27-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2007, No. 25).

6. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

7. Amendment of subsections (c) and (d) filed 3-11-2020; operative 4-10-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 12).

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 11-2-2023; operative 12-2-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58161. Apportionment for Credit Course Enrollment.
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§ 58161. Apportionment for Credit Course Enrollment.

(a) A community college district may claim state apportionment for students enrolled in credit courses on the district's census date, except as otherwise indicated in this section.

(b) A district may not receive state apportionment for a student who has previously received a satisfactory grade, as defined in section 55000, subdivision (w), in the same credit course, unless a one-time exception applies.

(c) A district may claim state apportionment for students enrolled in a credit course no more than three times.

(d)(1) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section, a district may claim state apportionment for students enrolled in credit courses designated as repeatable under section 55041 for no more than four times for semester courses or six times for quarter courses. This limitation applies even if a student receives a substandard grade or “W” during one or more of the enrollments in such a course.

(2) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b) and (c) of this section, a district may claim state apportionment for students enrolled in active participatory credit courses that are related in content, in physical education, visual arts, or performing arts for no more than four times for semester courses or six times for quarter courses. This limitation applies even if a student receives a substandard grade or “W” during one or more of the enrollments in such a course.

(e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a district may claim state apportionment for one additional enrollment of a student in a credit course resulting in that student's repetition of that credit course when the district determines that there has been a significant lapse of time as defined in section 55043.

(f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this section, a district may claim state apportionment for students enrolled in credit courses without limitation in the following circumstances:

(1) The student is enrolled in a legally mandated training class.

(2) The student is enrolled in a credit special class due to a disability-related accommodation.

(3) The student is enrolled in a variable unit open entry/open exit credit course, but only to the extent that repetition of such courses is permitted under to section 55044.

(4) The student is enrolled in work-experience education.

(5) The student is enrolled in a course as a result of a change in industry or licensure standards such that repetition of the course is necessary for employment or licensure.

(g) To the extent permitted by article 4 of subchapter 1 of chapter 6, a district may permit enrollment in credit courses beyond the limits set forth in this section, but such additional enrollments may not be claimed for state apportionment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 35).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)(2), (c)(1)-(2) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. New subsection (c), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (d), (d)(2) and (d)(4) and amendment of Note filed 3-25-98; operative 4-24-98. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 98, No. 14).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)(1), (b)(3) and (d)(4) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Repealer and new section filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

6. Amendment filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

7. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-12-2011; operative 10-12-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2011, No. 37).

8. Amendment filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

9. Redesignation and amendment of subsection (d) as new subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of subsection (f)(3) filed 8-6-2013; operative 9-5-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 32).

10. New subsection (f)(5) and subsection renumbering filed 9-3-2021; operative 10-3-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 41).

11. Amendment filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58164. Open Entry/Open Exit Courses.
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§ 58164. Open Entry/Open Exit Courses.

(a) The term “open entry/open exit courses” refers to courses in which students enroll at various times, and complete at various times or at varying paces. Open entry/open exit courses may be conducted as either credit or noncredit courses and may be offered with or without regularly scheduled hours.

(b) For open entry/open exit courses for which credit apportionment is claimed, one unit of credit shall be awarded for approximately 48 hours of recitation, study, or laboratory work. Increments of less than one unit of credit shall be awarded in the same proportion.

(c) Where an open entry/open exit course provides supplemental learning assistance pursuant to section 58172, which supports another course or courses, the course outline of record for the open entry/open exit course must identify the other course or courses that it supports and the specific learning objectives to be addressed and the educational competencies students are to achieve.

(d) Full-time equivalent student computations for enrollment in open entry/open exit courses shall be made pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e) of section 58003.1 or 58003.2(c).

(e) The maximum number of hours a student may be enrolled in an open entry/open exit course shall be determined by the curriculum committee established pursuant to section 55002 based on the maximum time reasonably needed to achieve the educational objectives of the course.

(f) State apportionment shall not be claimed under this section for:

(1) optional attendance at artistic or cultural presentations or events (such as, but not limited to, films, concerts, plays, or art exhibitions).

(2) activities which are primarily student use of district facilities, equipment, or resources without provision of instruction involving specifically defined learning objectives and educational competencies set forth in the course outline of record.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-2005; operative 1-29-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 1).

4. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 7-22-2024; operative 8-21-2024. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58168. Criteria for Supervised Tutoring.
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§ 58168. Criteria for Supervised Tutoring.

(a) Supervised tutoring is considered a method of instruction that involves a student tutor who provides supplemental instruction in a subject or skill.

(b) Supervised tutoring must be coordinated through a designated learning center and may be conducted either in person or virtually.

(c) Supervised tutoring instruction conducted under this section must be supervised by faculty members who meet the minimum qualifications prescribed by section 53410 or 53415.

(d) Any district policy or process governing the hiring of student tutors shall include collegial consultation as an academic and professional matter pursuant to section 53200, subdivision (c).

(e) Student tutors must successfully complete training in tutoring methods, and the use of appropriate written and mediated instructional materials, including supervised practice tutoring, and demonstrate appropriate levels of proficiency in the subject(s), course(s), or skill(s) being tutored.

(f) Students receiving tutoring must be enrolled in a noncredit course carrying Taxonomy of Programs number 4930.09, which is entitled “Supervised Tutoring.”

(g) Student tutors may be paid for their tutoring services but do not receive concurrent academic credit.

(h) Classified staff may provide operational direction or support for supervised tutoring consistent with district policy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84757, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84757, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-17-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-2005; operative 1-29-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 1).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 11-2-2023; operative 12-2-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 5. Other Limitations > § 58170. Apportionment for Tutoring. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I618D73708A9E11EEB1B9C9C491914D89
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:20:16.590135+00:00
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§ 58170. Apportionment for Tutoring. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84500 and 87356, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-17-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

3. Amendment of subsections (b), (e) and Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment of subsections (b), (c), (e) and Note filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 93, No. 42).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)-(e) filed 12-30-2005; operative 1-29-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2006, No. 1).

6. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 10-10-2019; operative 11-9-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 42).

7. Repealer filed 11-2-2023; operative 12-2-2023. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58100. Open Enrollment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6A725E834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 58100. Open Enrollment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71062 and 84500.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 84500 and 84500.1, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58102. Course Description.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6A7481634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 58102. Course Description.

The description of each course shall be clear and understandable to the prospective student and shall be published in the official catalog, and/or schedule of classes, and/or addenda.

A course description may indicate that the course is designed to meet certain specialized needs. If so indicated, the availability of the course to all qualified students must also be affirmed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58104. Dissemination of Information.
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§ 58104. Dissemination of Information.

All courses to be conducted shall be described in the official general catalog and/or addenda and listed in the schedules of classes.

Courses which are established or conducted after publication of the general catalog or regular schedule of classes shall be reasonably well publicized.

Announcements of course offerings shall not be limited to a specialized clientele, nor shall any group or individual receive notice prior to the general public for the purposes of preferential enrollment, limiting accessibility, or exclusion of qualified students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58107. Facilities and Opportunities for Participation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6A8152A04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 58107. Facilities and Opportunities for Participation.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no public funds shall be used in connection with athletic programs conducted under the auspices of a community college district governing board or any student organization within the district, which do not provide facilities and opportunities for participation by both sexes on an equitable basis. Facilities and opportunities for participation include, but are not limited to, equipment and supplies, scheduling of games and practice time, compensation for coaches, travel arrangements, per diem, locker rooms, and medical services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58110. Enrollment Limitations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6A8DAEB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 58110. Enrollment Limitations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 71062 and 84500.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84500 and 84500.1, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-3-92; operative 5-4-92 (Register 92, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58106. Limitations on Enrollment.
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§ 58106. Limitations on Enrollment.

In order to be claimed for purposes of state apportionment, all courses shall be open to enrollment by any student who has been admitted to the college, provided that enrollment in specific courses or programs may be limited as follows:

(a) Enrollment may be limited to students meeting prerequisites and corequisites established pursuant to section 55003,

(b) Enrollment may be limited due to health and safety considerations, facility limitations, faculty workload, the availability of qualified instructors, funding limitations, the constraints of regional planning or legal requirements imposed by statutes, regulations, or contracts. The governing board shall adopt policies identifying any such limitations and requiring fair and equitable procedures for determining who may enroll in affected courses or programs. Such procedures shall be consistent with one or more of the following approaches:

(1) limiting enrollment to a “first-come, first-served” basis or using other nonevaluative selection techniques to determine who may enroll; or

(2) limiting enrollment using a registration procedure authorized by section 58108; or

(3) in the case of intercollegiate competition, honors courses, or public performance courses, allocating available seats to those students judged most qualified; or

(4) limiting enrollment in one or more sections of a course to a cohort of students enrolled in one or more other courses, provided however, that a reasonable percentage of all sections of the course do not have such restrictions; or

(5) limiting enrollment using any selection procedure expressly authorized by statute; or

(6) with respect to students on academic or progress notice or subject to academic or progress pause, the governing board may, consistent with the provisions of sections 55031 and 55032, limit enrollment to a total number of units or to selected courses, or require students to follow a prescribed educational plan.

(c) A student may challenge an enrollment limitation established pursuant to subdivision (b) on any of the following grounds:

(1) the enrollment limitation is either unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner;

(2) the district is not following its policy on enrollment limitations;

(3) the basis upon which the district has established an enrollment limitation does not in fact exist; or

(4) any other criteria established by the district.

(d) The student shall bear the burden of showing that grounds exists for the challenge. Challenges shall be handled in a timely manner, and if the challenge is upheld, the district shall waive the enrollment limitation with respect to that student.

(e) In the case of a challenge under subdivision (c)(1), the district shall, upon completion of the challenge procedure, advise the student that he or she may file a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination pursuant to subchapter 5 (commencing with section 59300) of chapter 10. Completion of the challenge procedure shall be deemed to be an effort at informal resolution of the complaint under section 59327.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84811, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42). For prior history, see Register 92, No. 15.

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(2)-(3), (b)(5), (c) and (e) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (a)(5), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(6) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-7-2022; operative 4-7-2022. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 16).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(6) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 2. Limitations on State Aid > Article 1. Open Courses > § 58108. Registration and Enrollment Procedures.
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§ 58108. Registration and Enrollment Procedures.

(a) Districts shall adopt policies and procedures for registration and standards for enrollment in any course that are consistent with these and other sections of title 5 and uniformly administered by appropriately authorized employees of the district.

(b) It is the intent of the Board of Governors to provide priority registration for students who enroll in a community college for the purpose of degree or certificate attainment, transfer to a four-year college or university, or career advancement.

(c) Districts adopting policies and procedures that include the administration of a registration system that grants priority enrollment to certain students, shall grant registration priority in that system, for each term the registration priority system is administered, to students who:

(1) are first time students within the meaning of section 55530(c) and have completed orientation, assessment, and developed student education plans; or

(2) are not first time students within the meaning of section 55530(c) and have not lost registration priority pursuant to subdivision (h).

(3) who are continuing students not on academic or progress notice for two consecutive terms as defined in section 55031.

(d) Districts shall provide highest and equal priority to students eligible for registration priority pursuant to subdivision (c) who are:

(1) A member or veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States and who is a resident of California, as specified in Education Code section 66025.8;

(2) a student parent who has a child or children under 18 years of age who will receive more than half of their support from that student;

(3) a foster youth or former foster youth who is not older than 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year, as specified in Education Code section 66025.9;

(4) a verified homeless youth or former homeless youth under 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year, as specified in Education Code section 66025.9;

(5) determined to be eligible for Disabled Student Programs and Services;

(6) receiving services through Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS);

(7) receiving aid from the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program (CalWORKS) or the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (Tribal TANF); or

(8) receiving services from a program funded by Rising Scholars Network funds.

(e) To the extent districts have the capacity and resources to require orientation, assessment, and education plans for continuing students, districts may establish orientation, assessment and education plans or any combination thereof as a condition for registration priority.

(f) Districts are permitted to adopt registration priorities for subcategories of students eligible for registration priority pursuant to subdivisions (c) and (d) provided that highest and equal registration priority is granted to students meeting the requirements of subdivision (d)(1) through (d)(8). Districts may not prioritize students in one statutory group, as set forth in subdivision (d)(1) through (d)(8), over another.

(g) Districts may establish additional registration priorities for students with priority lower than student groups covered by subdivision (c) of this section.

(h) Registration priority specified in subdivision (c) of this section shall be lost at the first registration opportunity after a student:

(1) is placed on academic or progress notice or any combination thereof as defined in section 55031 for two consecutive terms; or

(2) has earned one hundred (100) or more degree-applicable semester or quarter equivalent units at the district.

(A) The 100-unit limit does not include units for non-degree applicable English as a Second Language or noncredit basic skills courses or special classes as defined in section 55000.

(B) Districts may set the unit limit lower than 100 units and may consider units from other higher education institutions.

(C) Districts may adopt policies to exempt from the 100-unit limit categories of students, including but not limited to, those enrolled in high unit majors or programs.

(D) Districts may exempt from the 100-unit limit units earned through credit by examination, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or other similar programs.

(3) This subdivision shall not apply to students granted registration priority pursuant to subdivision (d)(3).

(i) Districts shall notify students who are placed on academic or progress notice, or who have earned 75 percent or more of the unit limit, of the potential for loss of enrollment priority. The district shall notify the student that a second consecutive term on academic or progress notice will result in the loss of priority registration until the student is no longer on notice or that enrollment priority will be lost when the student reaches the unit limit.

(j) Students will not be required to participate in any preregistration activity not uniformly required; nor shall the college or district allow anyone to place or enforce nonacademic requisites that are not expressly authorized in this chapter or in state law as barriers to enrollment in or the successful completion of a class.

(k) With respect to accessibility to off-campus sites and facilities, no student is to be required to make any special effort not required of all students to register in any class or course section. Once enrolled in the class, all students must have equal access to the site.

(l) Each community college district shall establish written procedures by which a student may appeal the loss of priority enrollment status due to extenuating circumstances, or where a student with a disability applied for, but did not receive reasonable accommodation in a timely manner. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Districts may allow students who have demonstrated significant academic improvement to appeal the loss of priority enrollment status. Significant academic improvement is defined as achieving no less than the minimum grade point average and progress standard established in section 55031 for the term or terms.

(m) Districts shall ensure that the requirements of this section are adopted in local board policies and fully operational for registration for fall 2014 courses. Districts shall ensure that all policies and course catalogs reflect the requirements of this section and that appropriate and timely notice is provided to students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78215, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025.8, 66025.81, 66025.9, 66025.91, 66025.92, 66025.95, 70901, 78215 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 12-27-2012; operative 1-26-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 1).

3. Amendment filed 8-25-2014; operative 9-24-2014. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2014, No. 37).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 32).

5. Amendment of subsections (c)(3), (f), (h)(1) and (i) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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§ 58200. Program Designation and Participation.

This program shall be designated as the Interstate Attendance Agreement. Participation shall be limited to institutions within states signatory to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66804, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 11, (commencing with Section 66800) Part 40, Division 5, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 3. Interstate Attendance > § 58202. One-for-One Exchange Basis.
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§ 58202. One-for-One Exchange Basis.

One-for-one exchange basis means the sum total of all California resident full-time equivalent students from all of California Community Colleges who are attending out-of-state public agencies within the WICHE compact and shall be equal to the sum total of all full-time equivalent students from the same states attending California Community Colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66804, Education Code. Reference: Section 66801, Education Code.

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§ 58204. College Participation.

In order to participate in the program, each college must adopt and direct to the Chancellor a resolution to that effect. The resolution will designate:

(a) Type of program in which the college wishes to participate.

(b) Name of class or program.

(c) Number of student stations available for such participation in each.

(d) Any limitation to participation consistent with terms of the agreement.

(e) Tuition to be charged out-of-state students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66804, Education Code. Reference: Section 66802, Education Code.

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§ 58206. Required Certification.

In addition, the resolution will certify that:

(a) All district and state resident students have been provided adequately for in the programs.

(b) Out-of-state students will be subject to the same controls, rules and regulations governing the institution in respect to enrollment, admission, attendance and performances as are resident students.

(c) In the event a curriculum is removed from a list of “specified curricula,” students already enrolled in that curriculum shall be allowed to complete their studies under the terms and conditions prevailing at the time of original registration, providing enrollment is continuous.

(d) No additional state funds will be required to carry out the provisions of the agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66804, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66801, 66802 and 66803, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 3. Interstate Attendance > § 58210. Reports.
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§ 58210. Reports.

Annual reports will be made to the Chancellor by districts describing and evaluating the operation of their agreements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66804, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66801 and 66804, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58300. Requirements to Prepare and File Annual Statement.
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§ 58300. Requirements to Prepare and File Annual Statement.

On or before the 15th day of September of each year the governing board of each community college district shall prepare and keep on file for public inspection a statement of all receipts and expenditures of the district for the preceding fiscal year and a statement of the estimated total expenses for the district for the current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 4 (sections 58300-58307) filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 92, No. 9.

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§ 58301. Proposed Budget; Hearing; Notice; Publication.

The governing board of each district shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year in a district facility, or some other place conveniently accessible to the residents of the district, on or before the 15th day of September but at least three days following availability of the proposed budget for public inspection, at which any resident in the district may appear and object to the proposed budget or any item in the budget.

The hearing may be concluded on the proposed budget when there are no requests for further hearing on file. The budget shall not be finally adopted by the governing board of the district until after the public hearing has been held.

The proposed budget, containing such fiscal information as may be required by the Chancellor, shall be made available by the district for public inspection in a facility of the district or in some other place conveniently accessible to residents of the district, during or before the first week in September.

Notification of dates and location(s) at which the proposed budget may be inspected by the public and date, time, and location of the public hearing on the proposed budget shall be published by the district in a newspaper of general circulation in the district, at least three days prior to the availability of the proposed budget for public inspection. The cost of the publication shall be a legal proper charge against the district for which the publication is made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58302. Budget.
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§ 58302. Budget.

As used in this article, “budget” includes the preliminary budget and the adopted budget of a community college district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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§ 58303. Contents of Budget Report.

The adopted annual financial and budget report of a district shall show, as specified by the Office of the Chancellor, a statement of the proposed expenditures and of the estimated revenues for the ensuing fiscal year, together with a comparison of each item of revenue and expenditure, with the actual revenues and expenditures of the fiscal year just completed. The tentative as well as the published annual financial and budget reports may show estimates where actual figures cannot be determined at the time. The budget shall also include the appropriations limit and the total annual appropriations subject to limitation as determined pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) of Title I of the Government Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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§ 58304. Form of Budget Report.

Each annual financial and budget report shall be made in the form prescribed by the Office of the Chancellor. Standard forms shall be prepared to show the budgeting items and comparisons required by this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58305. Tentative Budget; Filing; Contents; Computation of Tax Levy; Adoption; Filing and Approval of Final Budget.
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§ 58305. Tentative Budget; Filing; Contents; Computation of Tax Levy; Adoption; Filing and Approval of Final Budget.

(a) On or before the first day of July in each year, each district shall adopt a tentative budget and forward an information copy to the appropriate county officer. To the extent that the budget is based on information provided by the county, the budget data should be validated by the appropriate county officer.

(1) The budget shall indicate the date, time, and location at which the governing board of the district will hold the public hearing required pursuant to Section 58301.

(2) If the governing board of the district does not want all or a portion of the property tax requirement levied for the purpose of making payments for the interest and principal on outstanding general obligation bonds or other indebtedness approved by the voters prior to July 1, 1978, the budget shall include a statement of the amount or portion for which a levy shall not be made.

(b) Each district shall provide all data needed by the county to compute the actual amounts to be levied on the property tax rolls of the district for purposes which exceed apportionments to the district pursuant to Sections 95 to100, inclusive, of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(c) On or before the 15th day of September, the governing board of each district shall adopt a final budget.

(d) On or before the 30th day of September, each district shall complete the preparation of its adopted annual financial and budget report. Once completed, this report and its supporting documentation is considered a public record pursuant to Section 6250 et seq. of the Government Code. On or before the 10th day of October, each district shall submit a copy of its adopted annual financial and budget report to the Chancellor. The district shall also file copies of the report with the appropriate county officers for information and review.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

3. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 8-22-2001; operative 9-21-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2001, No. 40).

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§ 58306. Effect of Neglect or Refusal to Make a Budget.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), if the governing board of any district neglects or refuses to make a district budget as prescribed by the Office of the Chancellor, or fails to develop a budget by the deadline dates as specified in section 58305, the Chancellor may withhold any apportionment of state or local money to the particular district for the current fiscal year until the district makes a proper budget.

(b) No penalty shall be imposed upon a district pursuant to subdivision (a) if the Chancellor determines that unique circumstances make it impossible for the district to comply with its duties to adopt a budget, or if there are delays in the adoption of the annual Budget Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58307. District Budget Limitation on Expenditure.
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§ 58307. District Budget Limitation on Expenditure.

The total amount budgeted as the proposed expenditure of the district for each major classification of district expenditures listed in the district budget forms prescribed by the board shall be the maximum amount which may be expended for that classification of expenditures for the school year. Transfers may be made from the reserve for contingencies to any expenditure classification or between expenditure classifications at any time by written resolution of the board of trustees of a district. A resolution providing for the transfer from the reserve for contingencies to any expenditure classification must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the members of the governing board; a resolution providing for the transfer between expenditure classifications must be approved by a majority of the members of the governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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§ 58308. Appropriation of Excess Funds and Limitations.

All income accruing to the district in excess of the amounts required to finance the total proposed expenditures, including transfers to other community college districts and funds, as shown in the budget of the district shall be added to the general reserve of the district, and shall not be available for appropriation by the district for the current fiscal year except by the following procedure. The governing board of the district shall, by formal action of the board, pass a resolution setting forth the need according to major classification of district expenditures to be met from any portion of the general reserve derived from assured income in excess of the total amount anticipated in the budget.

On the first day of July of each year, the general reserve together with unexpected balances of appropriations and income in excess of anticipated income for the preceding fiscal year shall be placed to the credit of the district, and the district shall include all money so credited in the balance as shown in the budget for the ensuing fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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§ 58310. Report on District's Financial Condition.

The chief executive officer or other designee of the governing board of each district shall regularly report in detail to the governing board of the district the district's financial condition and shall submit reports showing the financial and budgetary conditions of the district, including outstanding obligations, to the governing board at least once every three months. The chief executive officer or other designee shall also prepare a quarterly report on forms provided by the Chancellor. The district shall submit a copy of the certified report to the appropriate county offices and the Chancellor no later than forty-five days following the completion of the first, second, and third quarter of the fiscal year. The certified report shall be reviewed by the district governing board at a regularly scheduled meeting and entered into the minutes of the meeting.

Upon review and analysis of the report, the Chancellor or his/her designee shall determine if follow-up or intervention is needed. Intervention may be necessary if a district's financial data indicate a high probability that, if trends continue unabated, the district will need an emergency apportionment within three years or that the district is not in compliance with the principles of sound fiscal management specified in section 58311. Such follow-up or intervention may include, but shall not be limited to, requiring the submission of additional or more frequent reports, requiring the district to respond to specific concerns, and directing the district to prepare and adopt a detailed plan for achieving fiscal stability and an educational plan demonstrating the impact of the fiscal plan on the district's educational program.

Intervention may also include the assignment of a special trustee having the authority described in section 58312 to any district that requires intervention within the five fiscal years immediately following the ending date of the services of a previously assigned special trustee. The renewed assignment of a special trustee under this paragraph may be made upon a finding by the Chancellor or his/her designee that if trends continue unabated, the district will need an emergency apportionment within three years or that the district is noncompliant with the principles of sound fiscal management specified in section 58311, except that the special trustee may only assume management and control of the district if authorized to do so by the Board of Governors. The costs incurred by the performance of the special trustee shall be paid in the manner described in subdivision (f) of section 58312 from funds which would have otherwise been apportioned to the district.

The Chancellor shall develop and maintain procedures for the administration of the fiscal monitoring program specified in Education Code section 84040 and this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84040, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Amendment filed 10-15-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-14-2004; operative 10-14-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2004, No. 39).

6. Amendment of first paragraph filed 4-3-2019; operative 5-3-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 15).

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§ 58311. Principles for Sound Fiscal Management.

In any organization certain principles, when present and followed, promote an environment for growth, productivity, self-actualization, and progress. The following principles shall serve as the foundation for sound fiscal management in community college districts:

1. Each district shall be responsible for the ongoing fiscal stability of the district through the responsible stewardship of available resources.

2. Each district will adequately safeguard and manage district assets to ensure the ongoing effective operations of the district. Management will maintain adequate cash reserves, implement and maintain effective internal controls, determine sources of revenues prior to making short-term and long-term commitments, and establish a plan for the repair and replacement of equipment and facilities.

3. District personnel practices will be consistent with legal requirements, make the most effective use of available human resources, and ensure that staffing costs do not exceed estimates of available financial resources.

4. Each district will adopt policies to ensure that all auxiliary activities that have a fiscal impact on the district comport with the educational objectives of the institution and comply with sound accounting and budgeting principles, public disclosures, and annual independent audit requirements.

5. Each district's organizational structure will incorporate a clear delineation of fiscal responsibilities and establish staff accountability.

6. Appropriate district administrators will keep the governing board current on the fiscal condition of the district as an integral part of the policy- and decision-making processes.

7. Each district will effectively develop and communicate fiscal policies, objectives, procedures, and constraints to the governing board, staff, and students.

8. Each district will have an adequate management information system that provides timely, accurate, and reliable fiscal information to appropriate staff for planning, decisionmaking, and budgetary control.

9. Each district will adhere to appropriate fiscal policies and procedures and have adequate controls to ensure that established fiscal objectives are met.

10. District management will have a process to evaluate significant changes in the fiscal environment and make necessary, timely, financial and educational adjustments.

11. District financial planning will include both short-term and long-term goals and objectives, and broad-based input, and will be coordinated with district educational planning.

12. Each district's capital outlay budget will be consistent with its five-year plan and reflect regional planning and needs assessments.

To the extent that the foregoing principles repeat or paraphrase mandates already in existence, these underlying mandates shall continue to be legally binding. Otherwise, these principles, by themselves, shall be applied to the extent that existing state and district funding is available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84040, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-5-93; operative 11-4-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 93, No. 42).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-14-2004 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2004, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58312. Inadequate Plans by District or Failure to Implement Plans; Authorized Actions by the Chancellor.
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§ 58312. Inadequate Plans by District or Failure to Implement Plans; Authorized Actions by the Chancellor.

If the Chancellor determines that the district's plans prepared and adopted pursuant to section 58310 are inadequate to solve the financial problems or to implement the principles of sound fiscal management, or if the district substantially fails to implement the plans, or if a college operated by the district is in imminent jeopardy of losing its accreditation which would create severe fiscal problems, the Chancellor shall have the authority to take any of the following actions. The Chancellor should first utilize measures which minimize interference with normal district operation, unless he or she determines that acting otherwise is necessary to prevent the worsening of fiscal conditions at the district.

(a) Conduct a comprehensive management review of the district and its educational programs and an audit of the financial condition of the district. The Chancellor may also contract for, or request another appropriate agency to conduct, the reviews and audit or require the district, at the expense of the district, to contract for the reviews and audit. The terms and conditions of the contract and the final selection of a contractor shall be subject to the written approval of the Chancellor.

(b) Direct the district to amend and readopt the fiscal and educational plans prepared pursuant to section 58310 based on the findings of the comprehensive audits.

(c) Review and monitor the implementation of the plans and direct the district to make any further modifications to the fiscal and educational plans he or she deems necessary for the district's achievement of fiscal stability.

(d) Appoint or assign a special trustee at district expense for the period of time necessary for the district to achieve fiscal stability or solvency, to implement the principles of sound fiscal management, or to maintain the accredited status of a college or to recover accredited status if it has been terminated. The Chancellor shall establish benchmarks that indicate the presence of local capacity to manage fiscal duties. The special trustee shall have recognized expertise in finance, and may, with the approval of the Chancellor, employ on a short-term basis any staff necessary to assist the special trustee. The Chancellor shall determine and specify in writing the duties of the special trustee, which may include, but are not limited to, any or all of the following:

(1) Reviewing and monitoring the plans, reports, and other financial material required under section 58310 and this section.

(2) Requiring any further modifications to the fiscal and educational plans which he or she deems necessary.

(3) Determining district spending levels and priorities to further the district's achievement of fiscal stability.

(4) Approving or disapproving actions of the district which affect or relate to the implementation of the fiscal and educational plans.

(e) If the Chancellor determines that further efforts to have the district modify or implement the plans would be futile, the Chancellor may, with the approval of the Board of Governors, also authorize a special trustee appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) to assume management and control of the district, including assumption of the legal rights, powers and duties of the governing board of the district to the full extent deemed necessary by the Board of Governors in order to achieve fiscal stability or solvency, to implement the principles of sound fiscal management set forth in section 58311, or to maintain the accredited status of a college or recover accredited status if it has been terminated. The Chancellor may authorize the special trustee to exercise such powers as are approved by the Board of Governors for a period of no more than one year, unless the Board of Governors approves one or more one-year extensions. The exercise by the special trustee of such powers shall be subject to all legal requirements applicable to the district. The governing board of the district may not exercise any authority so assumed.

(f) The Chancellor may require the district, at district expense, to pay all costs incurred in performing any of the services described in this section. This may include requiring the district to employ staff or contract for services necessary to assist the special trustee, to compensate the special trustee for his or her services and for any expenses or liabilities that he or she may incur, to insure the special trustee, and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the special trustee, the Office of the Chancellor or its employees and the state for any liability arising out of or in connection with the conduct of the district or its governing board prior to the appointment of the special trustee. Alternatively, or to the additional extent necessary, the Chancellor may withhold funds necessary to pay for any or all such costs incurred in performing the services described herein from funding that would otherwise have been apportioned to the district under Section B of the State School Fund.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84040, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing errors in subsection (g) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsections (d), (g), and (h) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-14-2004; operative 10-14-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2004, No. 39).

6. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (d) and (e) filed 8-12-2013; operative 7-8-2013, the date the Board adopted the amendments as an emergency, pursuant to Standing Orders of the Board. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 33).

7. Amendment of first paragraph filed 11-21-2013; operative 12-21-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2013, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58314. Failure of Procedures to Achieve District Financial Stability; Authorized Actions of Chancellor.
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§ 58314. Failure of Procedures to Achieve District Financial Stability; Authorized Actions of Chancellor.

If the procedures pursuant to sections 58310 and 58312 fail to achieve district financial stability, as determined by the Chancellor, the Chancellor shall do any or all of the following:

(a) Reduce or withhold any apportionment to the district in any amount he or she deems appropriate.

(b) Report to the Board of Governors and the chairs of the educational policy and fiscal committees of both houses of the Legislature, the Director of Finance, and the Governor regarding the reasons for the continuing lack of fiscal stability at the district, any actions taken against the district, and the Chancellor's recommendations regarding further steps necessary to restore the district to fiscal stability or solvency or to bring it into compliance with the principles of sound fiscal management.

(c) Seek an emergency apportionment pursuant to section 58316.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84040, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-14-2004; operative 10-14-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2004, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58316. Appropriation for Emergency Apportionment; Repayment Schedule.
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§ 58316. Appropriation for Emergency Apportionment; Repayment Schedule.

(a) If the procedures pursuant to Sections 58310, 58312 and 58314 fail to stabilize the financial condition of the district before an emergency apportionment is necessary, the Chancellor may seek an appropriation for an emergency apportionment in an amount necessary to maintain the educational programs of the district as specified in the educational plan pursuant to Sections 58310 and 58312 and to preclude a negative ending balance.

(b) For each of three fiscal years, the Controller shall deduct from apportionments paid to a district pursuant to law, an amount not less than one-third of the amount actually allocated to the district pursuant to this section, together with amounts representing interest at a rate based on the most current investment rate of the Pooled Money Investment Account as of the date of the disbursement of funds to the district.

For each of three fiscal years, the amount deducted by the Controller pursuant to this subdivision shall be reapportioned to the source of the funds allocated to the district pursuant to this section. Amounts so reapportioned to Section B of the State School Fund shall be apportioned by the Chancellor to districts to alleviate any deficits in state funding in the year in which the loan is made or during the period of repayment. Unless otherwise determined pursuant to subdivision (c), the three-year repayment period shall consist of three consecutive fiscal years commencing with the fiscal year following the year in which the emergency apportionment is made.

(c) Any district which has received an emergency apportionment pursuant to this section may request a revision of the repayment schedule. The request shall be submitted to the Chancellor, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the Director of Finance. The request shall be accompanied by appropriate justification for any deferral of repayment, including a revision to the plans adopted by the district's governing board as specified in this section, together with specified identification of the reasons that the actions were taken by the district to correct the financial problems.

The Chancellor shall consult with representatives of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, the Director of Finance, and representatives which the Chancellor may select from the chief executive officers and presidents of the other community colleges and districts throughout the state. After consulting with these representatives, the Chancellor may revise the repayment schedule, may forgive the interest payments otherwise compounded as a result of any deferral of payment, and may specify any conditions that he or she determines are necessary to assure the repayment of the emergency apportionment. The Chancellor shall report his or her actions to the Board of Governors, the Director of Finance, the Controller, and Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The Controller shall deduct amounts from the apportionment schedule in accordance with the revised repayment plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84040, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c) and repealer of subsection (d) filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 9-14-2004 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2004, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58317. Special Trustee Following Notice of Inadequate Plan. [Repealed]
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§ 58317. Special Trustee Following Notice of Inadequate Plan. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84040, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-15-2004; operative 6-15-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2004, No. 31).

2. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 4. Budgets and Reports > § 58318. Requirement for Employee Indemnity Bond.
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§ 58318. Requirement for Employee Indemnity Bond.

The governing board of every community college district shall require each employee of the district, whose duty it is to handle funds of the district, and may, in its discretion, require employees of the district, whose duty it is to handle property of the district, to be bonded under a suitable bond indemnifying the district against loss.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58500. Definition.
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§ 58500. Definition.

Each district governing board shall charge each student a fee for enrolling in credit courses pursuant to the requirements of Education Code section 76300 and the requirements of this article. The fee prescribed by section 76300 shall be known as the enrollment fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 6 (article 1, sections 58500-58507, not consecutive) filed 8-13-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 33).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment of article heading, subsection (a), and Note, and repealer of subsection (b) filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

4. Amendment deleting subsection designation filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

6. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58501.1. Differential Enrollment Fee. [Repealed]
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§ 58501.1. Differential Enrollment Fee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 32320, 76300, 76330 and 76330.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (a) (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58502. Fee Charged at Enrollment.
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§ 58502. Fee Charged at Enrollment.

The enrollment fee shall be charged of a student at the time the student is enrolled in a class. The district governing board may establish a policy authorizing the collection of the fee to be deferred under conditions determined by the governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of Note filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

3. Amendment of Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58503. Variable Unit Classes.
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§ 58503. Variable Unit Classes.

A student shall be charged for a variable unit class at the time the student enrolls in the class. The enrollment fee shall be based on the number of units in which the college enrolls the student. If the student later earns additional units, the student may add those units pursuant to the district's policy for adding classes. Any additional enrollment fee shall then be charged of the student. No refund shall be made for units not earned by the student, except as provided in section 58508.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

3. Amendment of Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58504. Short-Term Classes. [Repealed]
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§ 58504. Short-Term Classes. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72252, Education Code. Reference: Section 72252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58505. Courses Extending Beyond One Term. [Repealed]
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§ 58505. Courses Extending Beyond One Term. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72252, Education Code. Reference: Section 72252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86. No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Repealer filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58506. Summer Session or Intersession. [Repealed]
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§ 58506. Summer Session or Intersession. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72252, Education Code. Reference: Section 72252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 24).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Repealer filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58507. Program Changes.
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§ 58507. Program Changes.

A community college district may allow a student to add or drop classes during the term pursuant to district policy. The enrollment fee shall be adjusted to reflect added or dropped courses as allowed by district policy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

3. Amendment of Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 58508. Refunds.

(a) A community college district governing board shall refund upon request any enrollment fee paid by a student pursuant to section 58501 for program changes made during the first two weeks of instruction for a primary term-length course, or by the 10 percent point of the length of the course for a short-term course.

(b) A student shall be allowed at least two weeks from the final qualifying date of the program change specified in subdivision (a) to request an enrollment fee refund.

(c) A community college district shall not refund any enrollment fee paid by a student for program changes made after the first two weeks of instruction for a primary term-length course, or after the 10 percent point of the length of the course for a short-term course, unless the program change is a result of action by the district to cancel or reschedule a class or to drop a student pursuant to subdivision (l) of section 55003 where the student fails to meet a prerequisite.

(d) When refunding an enrollment fee pursuant to subdivision (a), a community college district may retain once each semester or quarter an amount not to exceed $10.00.

(e) If the district has adopted a withdrawal policy pursuant to section 55024, any student who is a member of an active or reserve United States military service, and who has withdrawn from courses due to military orders, may file a petition with the district requesting refund of the enrollment fee. The district shall refund the entire fee unless academic credit has been awarded.

(f) Prior to refunding any enrollment fee or tuition, the district may determine if the student received federal Title IV funds during the term of enrollment. If funds were received, the refund may be held for up to 30 days while the district determines if any institutional or student return to the federal Title IV programs is due under Section 485 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, P.L. 105-244. If a return is deemed to be required, the amount of enrollment fee refund may first be used to meet any return obligation of the district and, if an amount of enrollment fee refund remains after the district obligation has been met, that amount may be used to meet any return obligation of the student. If an enrollment fee refund amount remains after all return obligations have been met, the student shall receive the remainder.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-5-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 36).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. New subsection (d) filed 5-20-91 and submitted to OAL on 5-24-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-19-91 (Register 91, No. 31).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

6. New subsection (b), subsection redesignation, and amendment of subsection (c) and Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

7. Amendment of subsections (b), (d) and (e) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

8. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

9. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-30-2000; operative 9-29-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 35).

10. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(e) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

11. Amendment of subsections (c) and (e) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58501. Enrollment Fee.
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§ 58501. Enrollment Fee.

(a) Semester: The enrollment fee charged of students enrolled in a regular semester shall be a per credit unit rate prescribed by the Legislature.

(b) Quarter: The enrollment fee charged of students enrolled in a regular quarter session shall be two-thirds of the per credit unit rate for a regular semester.

(c) Fractional Units: The enrollment fee charged for courses with fractional unit value shall be computed by multiplying the fraction times the applicable semester or quarter unit rate and rounding off to the nearest dollar.

(d) Baccalaureate Program Fees: The fees charged for students enrolled in upper division coursework in a baccalaureate degree program shall be a per credit unit rate prescribed by the Legislature. Students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program pay the baccalaureate degree program fee in addition to the enrollment fee.

(e) Enrollment and all related fees shall be published in the college catalogs and on college websites.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 76300 and 78042, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70901.5, 76300, 78040, 78041, 78042 and 78043, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section heading, subsection (a)-(c), and Note, and repealer of subsection (d) filed 2-24-93; operative 3-26-93 (Register 93, No. 9).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-25-94; operative 6-24-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 22).

4. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. New subsections (d)-(e) and amendment of Note filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 1. Enrollment Fee and Differential Enrollment Fee > § 58509. Refund of Enrollment Fees and Withdrawal Due to an Extraordinary Condition.
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§ 58509. Refund of Enrollment Fees and Withdrawal due to an Extraordinary Condition.

(a) Notwithstanding section 58508, a community college district may provide a full refund of enrollment fees to any student who withdrew from one or more courses, where the district finds that such withdrawal was necessary for one of the following reasons:

(1) the college attended by the student was closed or the college was unable to provide all or substantially all of the instruction in the course or courses in which the student was enrolled due to fire, flood or other condition as defined in section 58146; or

(2) the student was personally impacted by an event enumerated in section 58146, conditions preventing the student from attending one or more courses.

(b) Consistent with section 55024, subdivision (a)(4), a community college district shall record an “EW” on the academic record of a student who withdraws from one or more courses due to any of the circumstances described in subdivision (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-21-2000 as an emergency; operative 9-21-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 2000, No. 40).

2. Repealer and new section filed 1-16-2004; operative 1-12-2004. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2004, No. 11).

3. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a), new subsections (a)(1)-(a)(2) and amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 9-20-2022; operative 10-20-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 2. Student Center Fee > § 58510. Student Center Fee Election.
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§ 58510. Student Center Fee Election.

If it desires to exercise the authority given by section 76375 of the Education Code, the governing board of a community college district shall establish procedures for an election conducted for the purpose of collecting a student body center building and operating fee, and call an election for such purpose. The procedures shall be developed in consultation with the student government body of the college(s) at which the fee would be assessed. The election shall, at minimum, meet the following criteria:

(a) The governing board shall make available in its district office and the student government office written information regarding the election procedures. Such information shall be made available to the public upon request.

(b) Adequate notice of the election shall be given. Adequate notice is deemed to be at least ten school days prior to the election date.

(c) The election shall be held on a day which counts toward the 175 day requirement set forth in section 58142. In instances where the election is conducted for more than one day, those days shall be consecutive and shall be limited to a maximum of five days.

(d) The ballot proposal seeking authorization of the fee shall specify the intended duration of the fee and the intended use of the fee revenue.

(e) The election shall be conducted in a manner that would allow equal opportunity for day and evening students to participate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76375, Education Code. Reference: Section 76375, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-12-88; operative 5-12-88 (Register 88, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph, subsection (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 6. Student Fees > Article 3. Baccalaureate Degree Program Fees [Repealed] > § 58520. Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program Fees. [Repealed]
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§ 58520. Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program Fees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 78042, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70901.5, 76300 and 78040-78043, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of article heading and new section filed 4-22-2015; operative 5-22-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 17). For prior history of article 3, see Register 2013, No. 38.

2. Repealer of article 3 (section 58520) and section filed 7-9-2025; operative 8-8-2025. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2025, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58600. Scope.
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§ 58600. Scope.

This subchapter governs the administration of student financial aid allocated by the Board of Governors to community college districts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 7 (sections 58600-58630, not consecutive) filed 9-20-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58622. Student Eligibility: Enrollment Fee Waiver. [Repealed]
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§ 58622. Student Eligibility: Enrollment Fee Waiver. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 71020, 71062 and 72252, Education Code. Reference: Section 72252, Education Code; and Section 19, Chapter 1, Statutes of 1984.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58630. District Reporting and Accountability.
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§ 58630. District Reporting and Accountability.

(a) Dollars allocated for financial assistance pursuant to this subchapter shall be identified separately in district accounts.

(b) The governing board of each community college district shall adopt procedures that will document all financial assistance provided on behalf of students pursuant to this subchapter. Authorized procedures shall include rules for retention of support documentation which will enable an independent determination regarding accuracy of the district's certification of need for financial assistance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 23).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58601. Definitions.
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§ 58601. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

California College Promise Grant. An instrument used by a community college district to process the financial assistance provided to eligible students pursuant to the terms of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 2-18-2015; operative 3-20-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 8).

6. Amendment filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58610. Allocations.
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§ 58610. Allocations.

(a) The Chancellor shall estimate district needs for California College Promise Grants, and shall allocate funds to districts based on that anticipated need.

(b) In estimating district needs for these financial assistance funds, the Chancellor shall consider the following factors:

(1) The number of Pell Grant recipients in the district in the previous fiscal year;

(2) The estimated number of students in the district who are eligible pursuant to Education Code section 76300;

(3) The estimated number of low-income students in the district who are enrolled for fewer than six units.

(c) The Chancellor shall apportion the allocations in the advanced apportionment certified by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 1070(a).

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(2) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58611. Adjustments.
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§ 58611. Adjustments.

Districts shall report the number of and amounts provided for California College Promise Grants. The Chancellor shall then adjust the financial assistance allocation in the first and second principal apportionments to reflect actual district expenditures of funds allocated pursuant to this subchapter. Any necessary additional adjustments shall be made in the applicable fiscal year recalculations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58612. Financial Assistance Awards.
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§ 58612. Financial Assistance Awards.

(a) Districts shall provide California College Promise Grants to all students who are eligible and who apply for this assistance.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit districts from establishing a date beyond which it will not accept applications for this financial assistance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 2-18-2015; operative 3-20-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 8).

6. Amendment filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58613. Award Amounts.
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§ 58613. Award Amounts.

California College Promise Grants shall be made in the amount of the enrollment fee calculated pursuant to section 58507.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Section 76300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58620. Student Eligibility: California College Promise Grant.
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§ 58620. Student Eligibility: California College Promise Grant.

To be eligible for a California College Promise Grant, a student must:

(a) Be a California resident; so long as a person qualifies for a military statutorily required exception to residence determination pursuant to Education Code section 68074, 68075, or 68075.5, or is statutorily required to be exempted from paying nonresident tuition pursuant to Education Code section 68130.5, he or she shall be deemed a California resident for purposes of this section; and

(b) Meet one of the following criteria:

(1) Income Standards.

(A) Be a single and independent student having no other dependents and whose total income in the prior year was equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for a family of one; or be a married, independent student, or an independent student in a registered domestic partnership (RDP), having no dependents other than a spouse, whose total income of both student and spouse or RDP in the prior year was equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for a family of two.

(B) Be a student who is dependent in a family having a total income in the prior year equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for a family of that size, not including the student's income, but including the student in the family size.

(C) Provide documentation of taxable or untaxed income.

(D) Be a student who is married, in a registered domestic partnership, or a single head of household in a family having a total income in the prior year equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines for a family of that size.

(E) Be an independent student whose Estimated Family Contribution as determined by federal methodology is equal to zero or a dependent student for whom the parent portion of the Estimated Family Contribution as determined by federal methodology is equal to or less than zero.

(F) For purposes of this subdivision, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines used each year shall be the most recently published guidelines immediately preceding the academic year for which a California College Promise Grant is requested.

(2) Current recipient of benefits described in Education Code section 76300(g).

(A) At the time of enrollment be a recipient of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. A dependent student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are recipients of TANF shall be eligible if the TANF program grant includes a grant for the student or if the TANF grant is the sole source of income for the parent or guardian.

(B) At the time of enrollment be a recipient of benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. A dependent student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are recipients of SSI shall be eligible if the SSI program grant is the sole source of income for the parent(s) or guardian(s).

(C) At the time of enrollment be a recipient of benefits under the General Assistance program.

(D) Provide documentation that the student if a recipient of benefits under one of the programs identified in Education Code section 76300(g) and (h) at the time of enrollment. Documentation sufficient to meet the requirements of this subdivision shall provide official evidence of these benefits.

(3) Need-Based Financial Aid Eligibility. Any student who has been determined financially eligible for federal and/or state needed-based financial aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, 70901, 76300 and 76300.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68074, 68075, 76300(g) and 76300(h), Education Code; 20 U.S.C. Section 1070(a); and 34 C.F.R. Section 674.12.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment filed 5-8-2000; operative 6-7-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 23).

5. Redesignation of second subsection (b)(1)(C) to subsection (b)(1)(D), subsection relettering, amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (b)(2)(D) and amendment of Note filed 7-18-2000; operative 8-17-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 29).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

7. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph, subsections (a), (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(D) and amendment of Note filed 2-18-2015; operative 3-20-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 8).

8. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and subsections (a) and (b)(1)(F) filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58621. Loss of Eligibility.
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§ 58621. Loss of Eligibility.

(a)(1) Districts shall adopt policies providing that a student who is otherwise eligible for a California College Promise Grant shall become ineligible if the student is placed on academic or progress notice, as defined in section 55031(a) or (b), or any combination thereof for two consecutive primary terms. Loss of eligibility shall become effective at the first registration opportunity after such determination is made. (2) Foster Youth, as defined in Education Code section 66025.9(b), shall not be subject to loss of California College Promise Grant under this section. This exemption is effective until the date specified in Education Code section 66025.9(c).

(b) For purposes of this section, primary terms are fall and spring semesters for colleges on a semester system and fall, winter, and spring quarters for colleges on a quarter system. Terms shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the student's enrollment so long as the break in the student's enrollment does not exceed one primary term.

(c) Districts shall adopt, prominently display, and disseminate policies ensuring that students are advised about the student support services available to assist them in maintaining and reestablishing California College Promise Grant eligibility. Dissemination includes but is not limited to information provided in college catalogs and class schedules.

(d) Students placed on academic or progress notice pursuant to section 55031(a) or (b) shall be notified of their status no later than thirty days following the end of the term that resulted in the student being placed on academic or progress notice. This notification shall clearly state that two consecutive primary terms of academic or progress notice will lead to loss of the California College Promise Grant until the student is no longer on notice pursuant to section 55031(a) or (b). This notice shall also advise students about the available student support services to assist them in maintaining eligibility. Pursuant to section 55523(c), colleges shall ensure that students have the opportunity to receive appropriate counseling, assessment, advising, or other education planning services on a timely basis to mitigate potential loss of the California College Promise Grant.

(e) Each community college district shall establish written procedures by which a student may appeal the loss of the California College Promise Grant due to extenuating circumstances, or where a student with a disability applied for, but did not receive reasonable accommodation in a timely manner. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances that might include documented changes in the student's economic situation or evidence that the student was unable to obtain essential student support services. Essential student support services include, but are not limited to, services identified in the student education plan developed under section 55524, and any services to which the student was referred pursuant to section 55520. Extenuating circumstances also includes special consideration of the specific factors associated with Veterans, CalWORKs, EOPS, and DSPS student status. Districts may allow students who have demonstrated significant academic improvement to retain or appeal the loss of the California College Promise Grant. Significant academic improvement is defined as achieving no less than the minimum grade point average and progress standard established in section 55031 (a) and (b). A student who successfully appeals the loss of enrollment priority shall also have California College Promise Grant eligibility restored.

(f) Districts shall begin notifications to students following the spring 2015 term and ensure that the requirements of this section are fully operational for registration for the fall 2016 term. Loss of California College Promise Grant eligibility pursuant to this section shall not occur prior to the fall 2016 term. Districts shall ensure that all board policies and course catalogs reflect the requirements of this section and that appropriate and timely notice is provided to students.

(g) Districts shall not impose requirements for California College Promise Grant eligibility other than the requirements of this section and section 58620.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66025 and 76300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-18-2015; operative 3-20-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 8). For prior history, see Register 85, No. 46.

2. Amendment filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (d) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 7. Student Financial Aid > § 58629. Ineligible Student: District Error.
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§ 58629. Ineligible Student: District Error.

(a) The community college district may waive enrollment fees which were not collected in a previous session where:

(1) the enrollment fees were not collected as a result of the district's error in awarding a California College Promise Grant to an ineligible student and not through the fault of the student, and

(2) to collect the enrollment fees would cause the student undue hardship.

(b) Enrollment fees waived pursuant to this section are to be included in the FTES adjustments described in Education Code section 76300(c) for purposes of computing apportionments.

(c) The Board of Governors shall not reduce the apportionment of a district pursuant to Education Code section 76300(d) for enrollment fees that are waived by a district provided all the requirements for the waiver have been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-24-2015; operative 5-24-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 20).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 8-14-2024; operative 9-13-2024. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2024, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58700. Introduction.
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§ 58700. Introduction.

(a) The criteria and standards set forth in this Subchapter shall serve as the basis of making the Board of Governors annual budget request for the California Community Colleges to the Governor and the Legislature and as the basis for Board of Governors allocation of the state general apportionment revenues.

(b) The provisions of Chapter 5, Article 2.5 of Part 50 of the Education Code and the provisions of this Subchapter shall be the sole basis for budget requests and allocations of state general apportionment revenues.

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, adjustments for prior year apportionments shall be made using the funding mechanism applied for apportionment purposes in the year for which adjustments are made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of subchapter heading filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58702.5. Waiver.
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§ 58702.5. Waiver.

The Chancellor is authorized to waive or adjust any provision of this Subchapter as necessary to ensure that districts not party to district reorganization authorized by Education Code Sections 74265 and 74265.5 will not be adversely affected during the fiscal year in which any such reorganization occurs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Sections 74265, 74265.5 and 84750.

History

1. New section filed 11-12-99; operative 12-12-99. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 99, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58702. Scope of Subchapter.
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§ 58702. Scope of Subchapter.

This subchapter applies to the allocation of general state apportionment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58704. System Funding Principles.
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§ 58704. System Funding Principles.

(a) General funding for community college districts shall be prior year general apportionment revenue (state and local) adjusted for any amount attributed to a deficit mechanism, with revenue adjustments being made for inflation, increases or decreases in FTES (Full-Time Equivalent Student) and such other adjustments as are authorized by law.

(b) The funding mechanism for community college districts shall be based on the principles contained in Education Code sections 84750.5 and 84760.5, and such other categories of operation as may, from time to time, be determined by the Legislature.

(c) The funding mechanism for community college noncredit activities shall be as specified in section 84750.5(d)(2) of the Education Code.

(d) The following funding rates apply to the specified workload measures as follows:

(1) The marginal funding rate for credit revenue per FTES shall be not less than four thousand three hundred sixty-seven dollars ($4,367), to be revised per the recognized change in the cost-of-living specified in subsequent annual Budget Acts.

(2) The marginal funding rate for noncredit revenue per FTES shall be not less than two thousand six hundred twenty-six dollars ($2,626), to be revised per the recognized change in the cost-of-living specified in subsequent annual Budget Acts.

(3) The marginal funding rate for career development and college preparation FTES may be at a uniform rate of three thousand ninety two dollars ($3,092), to be revised per the recognized change in the cost-of-living specified in subsequent annual Budget Acts. This funding authorization is contingent on an adequate appropriation dedicated for this purpose in the annual budget.

(4) Changes in FTES shall result in adjustments to credit, noncredit, and career development and college preparation revenues based on the respective marginal funding rates for credit, noncredit, and career development and college preparation FTES.

(A) Increases in FTES shall result in an increase in its respective revenue in the year of the increase and at its associated marginal rate per FTES, including any cost-of-living adjustment authorized by statute or by the annual Budget Act.

(B) Decreases in FTES shall result in a revenue reduction for its respective workload in the year following the decrease and at its associated marginal rate per FTES.

(e) Nothing in these regulations for state apportionment allocation shall require district governing boards to expend allocated revenues in specified categories of operation or according to workload measures contained herein.

(f) The Chancellor may develop and provide for district use, any procedures, processes and formulas he or she deems necessary to the utilization of the criteria and standards specified herein.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84750.5 and 84760.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

3. Repealer of subsection (e) and subsection relettering filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58706. Definitions. [Repealed]
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§ 58706. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (f) filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

3. Repealer filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 1. General Provisions > § 58707. Adjustments Under Former Funding System.
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§ 58707. Adjustments Under Former Funding System.

The following articles of this subchapter shall remain in effect only for purposes of program-based funding and for making adjustments for periods when funding was allocated under program-based funding. These articles do not apply in any way to the funding system described in section 58704 or the allocation process prescribed in Education Code section 84750.5:

Article 2. Credit Instruction

Article 3. Credit Instructional Services

Article 4. Credit Student Services

Article 5. Maintenance and Operations

Article 6. Institutional Support

Article 7. Noncredit Activities

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 2. Credit Instruction > § 58710. Description of Credit Instruction Category.
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§ 58710. Description of Credit Instruction Category.

The credit instruction category of operation includes credit instructional activities involving students, academic administration (administration immediately above instructors), and course and curriculum development. These activities correspond to the California Community College Budget and Accounting Manual Classification of Expenditures by Activity, activity codes 0100 through 6000.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 2. Credit Instruction > § 58712. Credit Instruction Standards.
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§ 58712. Credit Instruction Standards.

(a) The credit instruction standards per college shall be as follows:

(1) Teaching faculty ratio of 75% full-time and 25% hourly.

(2) The statewide average faculty salaries equal to those paid by the California State University.

(3) A student/faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

(4) An amount equivalent to 21% of instructor salaries for the cost of staff support and supplies.

(5) An amount equivalent to 12.5% of the above standards for academic administration.

(6) An amount equivalent to the average annual expenditure per student workload measure for credit instruction of the ten states with the highest annual expenditures per student workload for credit instruction.

(7) The standards derived in subparagraphs (1) through (6) above, shall be adjusted by the scale factor defined in section 58714.

(b) The standard rate derived from application of the above standards to be used in the 1991-92 allocation process, contained in article 8 of this subchapter, for the credit instruction category is $3,195.85, as adjusted by the scale factor pursuant to section 58714, increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773. For 1992-93 and each year thereafter, the standard rate shall be the rate used for the prior fiscal year increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 2. Credit Instruction > § 58714. Credit Instruction Scale Factors.
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§ 58714. Credit Instruction Scale Factors.

(a) For single college districts:

(1) If credit FTES is less than 2,875, the scale factor is:

1.4647 - 1.52173913(FTES/10,000) + 0.151222(FTES/10,000)2

(2) If credit FTES is greater than or equal to 2,875 and less than or equal to 10,000, the scale factor is:

1.055719298175 - 0.055719298(FTES/10,000)

(3) If credit FTES is greater than 10,000, the scale factor is 1.0.

(b) For each college in a multi-college district:

(1) If credit FTES is less than 2,875, the scale factor is:

1.4249995135523 - 1.480492605(FTES/10,000) + 0.14712(FTES/1 0,000)2.

(2) If credit FTES is greater than or equal to 2,875 and less than or equal to 5,000, the scale factor is:

1.0271041758361 - 0.054209034(FTES/10,000).

(3) If credit FTES is greater than 5,000, the scale factor is 1.0.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Editorial correction of subsections (a)(2) and (b)(1) (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 3. Credit Instructional Services > § 58720. Description of Credit Instructional Services Category.
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§ 58720. Description of Credit Instructional Services Category.

The credit instructional services category of operation includes library, media, and learning center services that are supplemental to the instructional effort. These services correspond to the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual Classification of Expenditures by Activity, activity code 6100.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 3. Credit Instructional Services > § 58722. Credit Instructional Services Standards.
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§ 58722. Credit Instructional Services Standards.

(a) The credit instructional services standards per college in 1990-91 dollars shall be as follows:

(1) Library staffing and materials based on the following model:

(A) The number of faculty librarians identified in Table 1 of section 58724 times the salary;

(B) The number of support staff identified in Table 1 of section 58724 times the salary;

(C) The number of periodicals identified in Table 1 of section 58724 times $73.50;

(D) 3% of the number of volumes identified in Table 1 of section 58724 times $40.32;

(E) Administrative and fixed costs of $21,777;

(F) Per student allocation of $1.89 per FTES;

(G) Book binding equal to [(FTES x 0.008) + $2,252] x $19.80;

(H) Technical processing costs equal to [3% of the number of volumes identified in Table 1 of section 58724] x $5.34;

(I) Contractual services for on-line bibliographic utility, automated library systems, and on-line data bases/indexes equal to $71,198.

(2) Media center staffing and materials based on the following model:

(A) The number of media faculty identified in Table 2 of section 58724 times the salary;

(B) The number of support staff identified in Table 2 of section 58724 times the salary;

(C) Number of video/film identified in Table 2 of section 58724 times 3% times $104.66;

(D) Number of other materials identified in Table 2 of section 58724 times 3% times $232.38;

(E) Per student allocation of $1.78 per FTES;

(F) Technical processing costs equal to [3% of the total number of video/film and other materials identified in Table 2 of section 58724] x $4.98.

(3) Learning center allocations calculated at $56.58 x FTES.

(b) The standard rate derived from application of the above standards to be used in the 1991-92 allocation process, contained in article 8 of this subchapter, for the credit instructional services category shall be

(1) $511,474 per college plus $60.41 per credit FTES, both increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773, for colleges with less than or equal to 1,002 credit FTES, or

(2) $396,935 per college plus $174.76 per credit FTES, both increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773, for colleges with credit FTES greater than 1,002 and less than or equal to 3,303, or

(3) $308,331 per college plus $201.59 per credit FTES, both increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773, for colleges with credit FTES greater than 3,303. For 1992-93 and each fiscal year thereafter, the standard rates shall be the rates used for the prior fiscal year increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Editorial correction of subsection (b)(2) (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 3. Credit Instructional Services > § 58724. Tables of Minimum Standards for Libraries and Media Centers.
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§ 58724. Tables of Minimum Standards for Libraries and Media Centers.

(a) Table 1 consists of ALA/ACRL-AECT described minimum standards for libraries as follows:

TABLE 1

ALA/ACRL--AECT--Minimum Standards for Libraries
(Modified)

	Type of Staff	Materials
College Size		

FTES	Faculty Librarian	Support	Periodicals (No. Subscriptions)	Volumes (No. on Shelf)
< 1,000	2.0	3.0	230	30,000
1,001-3,000	3.0	4.5	300	40,000
3,001-5,000	4.0	6.5	500	60,000
5,001-7,000	5.0	9.0	700	80,000
Each Additional 1K	0.5	1.0	50	7,500

(b) Table 2 consists of ALA/ACRL-AECT described minimum standards for media centers as follows:

TABLE 2

ALA/ACRL--AECT--Minimum Standards for Media Centers
(Modified)

	Type of Staff	Materials
College Size		

FTES	Media Faculty	Support	Video/Film No. on Shelf)	Other (No. on Shelf)
< 1,000	0.5	1.5	140	2,500
1,001-3,000	1.0	3.0	400	5,100
3,001-5,000	1.5	4.5	750	8,000
5,001-7,000	2.0	6.0	1,250	10,000
Each Additional 1K	0.25	1.0	200	1,000

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 4. Credit Student Services > § 58730. Description of Credit Student Services Category.
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§ 58730. Description of Credit Student Services Category.

The credit student services category of operation includes the components of matriculation, financial aid, placement services, student activities and other student services. These services correspond to the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual Classification of Expenditures by Activity, activity codes 6200 through 6400.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 4. Credit Student Services > § 58734. Credit Student Services Scale Factors.
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§ 58734. Credit Student Services Scale Factors.

(a) For single college districts:

(1) If credit headcount is less than 6,439, the scale factor is:

1.4647 - 0.679483162 (Headcount/10,000) + 0.03014 (Headcount/10,000)2.

(2) If credit headcount is greater than or equal to 6,439 and less than or equal to 22,395, the scale factor is:

1.055719298175 - 0.024879641 (Headcount/10,000).

(3) If credit headcount is greater than 22,395, the factor is 1.0.

(b) For each college in a multi-college district:

(1) If credit headcount is less than 6,439, the scale factor is:

1.4249995135523 - 0.661063757 (Headcount/10,000) + 0.02932 (Headcount/10,000)2.

(2) If credit headcount is greater than or equal to 6,439 and less than or equal to 11,197, the scale factor is:

1.0271041758361 - 0.024205282 (Headcount/10,000).

(3) If credit headcount is greater than 11,197, the factor is 1.0.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 4. Credit Student Services > § 58732. Credit Student Services Standards.
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§ 58732. Credit Student Services Standards.

(a) The credit student services standards per college in 1990-91 dollars shall be as follows:

(1) Admissions and records at $30.13 per credit headcount.

(2) Orientation: Twenty counselor days for development of materials and preparation; staff costs per orientation session equal to 3 hours of a counselor, 1 hour of a technician, 3 hours of a student worker, and 16 hours of clerical support; eighty percent of the new credit enrollees are served with 100 students in each orientation session; $5.05 for supplies for each new enrollee served.

(3) Testing and Assessment: One FTE technician plus one FTE clerical staff for administration of testing; plus $1.01 per enrollee tested for notification costs.

(A) General testing of 3 tests at one hour each at $20.19 per hour for administration; 80% of the new enrollees are tested with 50 students per test session; $2.02 to purchase each test, plus $0.10 to score each standardized test and $9.64 to score each holistic test.

(B) Additional limited English proficiency testing of 2 additional tests at one hour each at $40.39 per hour for administration; 5% of the nonexempt new enrollees are assumed to require testing with 15 students per test session; $2.02 to purchase each test, plus $0.10 for scoring.

(4) Counseling:

(A) Pre-registration: The FTE counselors plus 25% FTE clerical support necessary to counsel each nonexempt new fall enrollee on a one-to-one basis for one-half hour each;

(B) Post-registration: The FTE counselors plus 25% FTE clerical support necessary for student educational plans, general counseling, academic or progress notice counseling, and Basic Skills counseling. Eighty percent of new enrollees will be counseled for 1 hour and 15 minutes for student educational plans. Fifty percent of continuing students will be counseled for 1 hour of general counseling. Twelve percent of the continuing students will receive academic or progress notice counseling for 1 hour 45 minutes. Basic Skills students will receive an additional 30 minutes of counseling each term. Counselors are assumed to average 6.36 hours per day, 75% of which is spent with students. An allocation of $641 per counselor is calculated for supplies.

(5) Research and Evaluation: 1 FTE researcher plus 1 FTE programmer plus .5 clerical support staff plus $2,093 for supplies. Costs for this area are accounted for under institutional support and are not included in the standards rates derived in subdivision (b).

(6) Coordination and Training: 1 FTE administrator plus 1 FTE coordinator plus 1 FTE clerical support.

(7) Financial aid: 1 FTE director plus 1 FTE advisor plus 0.5 FTE technician plus 1 FTE clerical support plus $2,764 base fixed costs plus $21.56 per credit headcount.

(8) Placement services cost of 1 director salary plus 1 FTE academic staff per 14,500 credit enrollees plus 1 clerical FTE plus additional 1 clerical per 4 academic staff members.

(9) Credit student activities costs of 1 director salary plus 1 FTE academic staff per 14,500 credit enrollees plus 1 clerical FTE plus additional 1 clerical per 4 academic staff members.

(10) Flat rate of $34.37 per credit headcount for additional, unspecified student services.

(11) The standards derived in subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (10) above, shall be adjusted by the scale factor defined in section 58734.

(b) The standard rate derived from application of the above standards to be used in the 1991-92 allocation process, contained in Article 8 of this subchapter, for the credit student services category shall be $692,999 per college, increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773, plus $219.10 per new credit enrollment and $175.94 per continuing credit enrollment, both adjusted by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773 and the scale factor, pursuant to section 58734. For 1992-93 and each fiscal year thereafter, the standard rates shall be the rates used for the prior fiscal year increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(4)(B), (a)(11) and (b) filed 3-18-2026; operative 4-17-2026 pursuant to section 208 of the Procedures and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act and OAL review pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2026, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 5. Maintenance and Operations > § 58740. Description of Maintenance and Operations Category.
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§ 58740. Description of Maintenance and Operations Category.

The maintenance and operations category of operation includes the activities associated with the general operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds both owned and leased by the district. These activities correspond to the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual Classification of Expenditures by Activity, activity code 6500.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 5. Maintenance and Operations > § 58742. Maintenance and Operations Standards.
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§ 58742. Maintenance and Operations Standards.

(a) The maintenance and operations standards are based upon the extensive work done by Clyde Gordon and Associates, Inc. for CSU and UC systems contained in the report entitled, “UC/CSU Maintenance Workload Standards Study - October, 1987.”

(b) The standard rates derived from application of the above standards to be used in the 1991-92 allocation process, contained in article 8 of this subchapter, for the maintenance and operations category shall be $7.39 per gross square footage of the district owned or leased space under 100% control plus $315.76 per FTES generated in space that is not under the control of the district 100% of the time and is consequently not inventoried, both increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773. For 1992-93 and each fiscal year thereafter, the standard rates shall be the rates used for the prior fiscal year increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 6. Institutional Support > § 58750. Description of Institutional Support Category.
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§ 58750. Description of Institutional Support Category.

The institutional support category of operation includes activities associated with current and future management (planning and policy making) and the business services operations of the college and/or district. These activities correspond to the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual Classification of Expenditures by Activity, activity codes 6600 and 6700.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 6. Institutional Support > § 58752. Institutional Support Standards.
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§ 58752. Institutional Support Standards.

(a) The institutional support standard is 14.2 percent of the amounts generated in all the categories specified in articles 2-7. It is based on actual statewide expenditure patterns in 1987-88 for the General Institutional Support and Policy Planning Activity as a percentage of total expenditures (less capital outlay).

(b) The standard rate derived from application of the above standard to be used in the 1991-92 and subsequent fiscal years allocation process, contained in article 8 of this subchapter, for the institutional support category is 14.2% of the revenue generated in categories specified in articles 2-7.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 7. Noncredit Activities > § 58760. Description of Noncredit Activities.
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§ 58760. Description of Noncredit Activities.

Noncredit activities include the operations of instruction, instructional services, and student services for noncredit classes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 7. Noncredit Activities > § 58762. Noncredit Activities.
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§ 58762. Noncredit Activities.

For the 1991-92 fiscal year, the amount per noncredit FTES shall be equal to the amount received for 1990-91 for noncredit average daily attendance less a proportionate amount for maintenance and operations, and institutional support, plus increases corresponding to the inflation adjustment specified in subdivision (a) section 58773. For the 1992-93 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount per noncredit FTES shall be equal to the amount received in the prior fiscal year increased by the inflation adjustment pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58773.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58770. State Apportionment Procedure.
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§ 58770. State Apportionment Procedure.

(a)(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (2) or (3), the fiscal year revenues for each community college district shall be the noncredit base revenues associated with the funded FTES specified in subdivision (c) of section 58771, plus the credit base revenues associated with the funded FTES specified in subdivision (b) of section 58771, plus the career development and college preparation noncredit base revenues associated with the funded FTES specified in subdivision (d) of section 58771, plus the basic allocation base revenues as defined in subdivisions (e) and (i) of section 58771, plus the inflation adjustments specified in section 58773, plus the workload adjustments specified in section 58774, plus the budget stability adjustment specified in section 58776.

(2) If the sum of the local property tax and fee revenues as defined in subdivision (b) equals or exceeds a district's fiscal year revenue as calculated pursuant to subdivision (1) above, then the fiscal year revenue for that district shall be the sum of the property tax and fee revenues pursuant to subdivision (b) rather than the figure calculated pursuant to subdivision (1). If, in the subsequent year, the sum of the local property tax and fee revenues as defined in subdivision (b) equals or is less than the district's fiscal year revenue as calculated pursuant to subdivision (1) above, then the base revenue for that fiscal year for that district shall be equal to the district's prior year total computational revenue.

(3) If a district's revenue for the 2006-07 fiscal year is based on the program-based funding principles authorized by former Education Code section 84750, as provided for by paragraph (9) of subdivision (d) of Education Code section 84750.5, then the revenue for that district for subsequent fiscal years shall be the higher of:

(A) its prior year total computational revenue, plus the inflation adjustments specified in section 58773, plus the workload adjustments specified in section 58774, plus the budget stability adjustment specified in section 58776; or

(B) the figure calculated pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subdivision. Beginning with the fiscal year for which the higher amount for a district is the figure calculated pursuant to paragraph (1), for each fiscal year thereafter the district's fiscal year revenue shall be calculated pursuant to paragraph (1).

(b) For each community college district, the Chancellor shall subtract from the revenues determined pursuant to subdivision (a), the local property tax revenue specified by law for general operating support, exclusive of bond interest and redemption, timber yield tax revenue pursuant to section 38905.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and 98 percent of the fee revenues required to be collected pursuant to Education Code section 76300. The remainder shall be the state general apportionment for each district.

(c) The Chancellor shall adjust the amount determined pursuant to subdivision (b) and the corresponding FTES associated with that adjustment to provide for prior year adjustments required pursuant to sections 51102, 58134, 59112 et seq. or other provisions of this division authorizing subsequent adjustment of a district's apportionment.

(d) Warrants shall be drawn on the State Treasury by the Controller in favor of the treasurer of each county for the allocations certified by the Chancellor in accordance with the following schedule, as adjusted by the Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (e):

(1) Eight percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in July.

(2) Eight percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in August.

(3) Twelve percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in September.

(4) Ten percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in October.

(5) Nine percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in November.

(6) Five percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in December.

(7) Eight percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in January.

(8) The remaining percent of district eligibility shall be allocated in the months for February through June on a schedule as certified by the Chancellor.

(e) The Chancellor may, upon the demonstrated need of any community college district for increased levels of allocations of state funds in any month based on district expenditure patterns and cash flow needs, adjust the allocations provided in subdivision (d), provided that the total of the allocations to be made between July 1 and February 1 shall not exceed 70 percent. The Chancellor may also revise the levels of allocation on a system-wide basis to accommodate legislated deferrals of the system's appropriated apportionment not included in subdivision (d).

(f) The Chancellor, at the request of a governing board of a community college district, and when necessary to maintain the secure deposit and prudent investment of district funds, may direct the Controller to draw warrants in favor of the Local Agency Investment Fund within the State Treasury in lieu of drawing warrants in favor of the county treasurer of the county in which the district resides. The governing board shall certify, and the Chancellor shall find, that the revenues being apportioned are not required for immediate needs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 84500 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 76300 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section, new subsection (f), and amendment of Note filed 1-23-95 as an emergency; operative 1-23-95. Submitted to OAL for printing only. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 5-23-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 6-30-95; operative 8-30-95. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 95, No. 30).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and (e) and amendment of Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

5. Redesignation and amendment of subsection (a) as subsection (a)(1) and new subsections (a)(2)-(a)(2)(B) filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (c) filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58771. Base Fiscal Year Revenues.
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§ 58771. Base Fiscal Year Revenues.

(a) The base revenues for each community college district shall be the sum of the revenues received for the preceding fiscal year in accordance with section 58770 (including any subsequent adjustments pursuant to subdivision (c) thereof), exclusive of section 58776, plus any unfunded shortage in revenues identified pursuant to the provisions of sections 58772 and 58779, less any adjustment for declining FTES pursuant to section 58774 in the preceding fiscal year.

(b) Base credit FTES shall be the funded FTES of the prior fiscal year.

(c) Base noncredit FTES shall be the funded noncredit FTES of the prior fiscal year.

(d) Base career development and college preparation noncredit FTES shall be the funded career development and college preparation noncredit FTES of the prior fiscal year. The 2006-07 fiscal year begins with a base of zero FTES.

(e) Base basic allocation level shall be contingent upon the status of the college, center and FTES criteria pursuant to subdivision (i) of this section.

(f) The noncredit base revenue for each community college district shall be equal to the units of base noncredit FTES determined pursuant to subdivision (c), multiplied by the base rate of $2,479.23; in subsequent years the base rate shall be the prior year base rate plus an inflation adjustment pursuant to section 58773. The 2006-07 marginal rate for noncredit FTES after the inflation adjustment is $2,626.00.

(g) The credit base revenue for each community college district shall be equal to the units of base credit FTES determined pursuant to subdivision (b), multiplied by the base rate of $4,122.92 in the 2006-07 fiscal year; in subsequent years the base rate shall be the prior year base rate plus an inflation adjustment pursuant to section 58773(b). The 2006-07 marginal rate for credit FTES after the inflation adjustment is $4,367.00.

(h) The career development and college preparation noncredit base revenue for each community college district shall be equal to the units of base career development and college preparation noncredit FTES determined pursuant to subdivision (d) multiplied by the base funding rate for that year. In subsequent years the base rate shall be the prior year base rate plus an inflation adjustment pursuant to section 58773. In 2006-07, the marginal rate will be $3,092.00 if the $30 million provided for this category of FTES is adequate to fully fund all qualifying FTES.

(i) The basic allocation base revenue for each community college district shall be contingent upon the number and size of colleges and educational centers, as those terms are defined in section 55180 and this section. The annual basic allocation base rates for fiscal year 2006-07 shall be the basic allocation rates shown below. The basic allocation base rate for subsequent years will be the 2006-07 base rate plus any inflation adjustments applied in intervening years. Apportionment allocations for the basic allocation base revenues and base rates are based on the prior year's FTES as reported on the final attendance report. The unadjusted basic allocation base rates, before any inflation adjustment for 2006-07, shall be:

(1) Single college districts: $5,000,000 per single college district with FTES equal to or greater than 20,000.

(2) Single college districts: $4,000,000 per single college district with FTES equal to or greater than 10,000 FTES but less than 20,000 FTES.

(3) Single college districts: $3,000,000 per single college district with less than 10,000 FTES.

(4) Multi-college districts: $4,000,000 per college with FTES equal to or greater than 20,000 FTES; $3,500,000 per college with FTES equal to or greater than 10,000 FTES but less than 20,000 FTES; and $3,000,000 per college with less than 10,000 FTES.

(5) Educational centers: $1,000,000 for each center described in subdivision (b)(1) of section 55180 and reporting 1,000 or more FTES. A district is not eligible for the basic allocation revenue provided by this subdivision associated with an educational center that is approved by the Board of Governors on or after May 1, 2008, unless and until the Chancellor determines that the center reported at least 1,000 FTES on the district's most recent final attendance report.

(6) Grandparented centers described in subdivision (b)(2) of section 55180: amounts as specified below for 2006-07 plus inflation adjustments to be applied to calculate the entitlement for subsequent years.

(A) Greater than or equal to 1,000 FTES:

$1,000,000

(B) Greater than or equal to 750 FTES but less than

1,000 FTES:

$750,000

(C) Greater than or equal to 500 FTES but less than

750 FTES:

$500,000

(D) Greater than or equal to 250 FTES but less than

500 FTES:

$250,000

(E) Greater than or equal to 100 FTES but less than

250 FTES:

$125,000

(7) For grandparented centers described in subdivision (b)(2) of section 55180, the amount of certified FTES used to calculate the center's 2006-07 entitlement shall not be increased until the center in question is approved as an educational center pursuant to article 4 of subchapter 2 of chapter 6 (commencing with section 55180) but may be decreased in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (8) below. The provisions of paragraphs (10) and (11) of this subdivision shall not apply to a grandparented center pursuant to paragraph (6) above until it is approved as an educational center pursuant to article 4 of subchapter 2 of chapter 6 (commencing with section 55180).

(8) Beginning with fiscal year 2005-06, districts shall report FTES for each college and educational center in accordance with guidance from the Chancellor's Office. These FTES will be used to calculate the amount of basic allocation earned by each district. If an educational center does not serve at least an amount of FTES sufficient to continue at the same basic allocation funding level, the unadjusted basic allocation amount will be recalculated consistent with the FTES level served. If the recalculation results in a lower funding amount, the reduction will not occur until the third year after the initial recalculation that resulted in the lower calculated funding amount. If the educational center increases the level of FTES served in years subsequent to the reduction in its basic allocation amount, the Chancellor shall recalculate the basic allocation amount using the larger FTES level, but in no case will the basic allocation be recalculated using a level of FTES that exceeds the FTES amount from its initial center certification.

(9) The Chancellor may authorize extraordinary basic allocation base revenue pursuant to this section to a partner district under Education Code section 74292.

(10) Other than as provided in paragraphs (7) and (11), the amount of FTES served by each college and center as reported on the 2005-06 final attendance report shall be used to calculate the minimum unadjusted basic allocation amount for the initial 2006-07 fiscal year of the apportionment and the following two years.

(11) Other than as provided in paragraph (7), if a new college or center is established, or if the FTES from an existing college or center increases to a level that warrants an adjustment of the district's previous basic allocation base amount, the basic allocation adjustment shall be included in the fiscal year following the approval or increase in size occurs.

(12) Single college districts that reported credit attendance at less than or equal to 5,000 FTES for the 2005-06 final attendance report that are serving areas of the state with less than 217 people per square mile are eligible for a base allocation adjustment of $500,000 to the initial base allocation amount.

(13) Changes to basic allocation funding pursuant to paragraph (11) of this subdivision shall come from the same funding sources as the base funding pursuant to section 58772.

(14) FTES produced from distance education courses or courses taught at a physical location other than a college or a center shall be credited to the base allocation of the college or center from which they were reported for the first principal apportionment of the 2006-07 fiscal year. Subsequent to the first principal apportionment of the 2006-07 fiscal year, any new FTES produced from a distance education course or courses taught at a physical location other than a college or center shall be credited to the base allocation of the college or center where they were initially reported. The intent of this section is to specify that FTES may not be moved among colleges after they have been initially reported so as to increase the base allocation of a college.

(15) In the event that a college or center is closed, the FTES produced from a distance education course or courses taught at a physical location other than a college or center and reported from that college or center shall be credited to another college or center in the same district, to the extent that such additional FTES is produced at the recipient college or center. The FTES may not be credited to a subsequent college or center in the district at a later date unless the original recipient college or center is also closed. The intent of this section is that FTES may not be moved among colleges or centers after they have been initially reported so as to increase the base allocation of a college or center.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 74292 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. Amendment filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

6. Amendment of subsections (i)(7) and (i)(9)-(11) filed 6-21-2011; operative 7-21-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) and Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58772. Base Revenue and Workload Reduction.
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§ 58772. Base Revenue and Workload Reduction.

Notwithstanding sections 58771 and 58779, if it is known at the time of the adoption of the State Budget Act for the current year that revenues are not sufficient to fully fund base revenues pursuant to section 58771, district base revenues shall be reduced proportionally by the ratio of the statewide total revenue available for purposes of section 58771, to the statewide total calculated amount for purposes of section 58771, and all base workload measures pursuant to section 58771, shall be reduced proportionally by the ratio of the statewide total revenue available for purposes of section 58771, to the statewide total calculated amount for purposes of sections 58771 and 58773.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Editorial correction (Register 95, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58773. Inflation Adjustments.
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§ 58773. Inflation Adjustments.

(a) Inflation adjustments shall be made using any inflationary adjustment provided in the annual Budget Act.

(b) The noncredit base inflation adjustment for each community college district shall be the product of the following:

(1) The noncredit base revenue computed pursuant to subdivision (f) of section 58771.

(2) The quotient of the inflation adjustment determined pursuant to subdivision (a), divided by 100.

(c) The credit base inflation adjustment for each community college district shall be the product of the following:

(1) The credit base revenue computed pursuant to subdivision (g) of section 58771.

(2) The quotient of the inflation adjustment determined pursuant to subdivision (a), divided by 100.

(d) The career development and college preparation noncredit base inflation adjustment for each community college district shall be the product of the following:

(1) The career development and college preparation noncredit base revenue computed pursuant to subdivision (h) of section 58771.

(2) The quotient of the inflation adjustment determined pursuant to subdivision (a), divided by 100.

(e) The basic allocation base inflation adjustment for each community college district shall be the product of the following:

(1) The basic allocation base revenue computed pursuant to subdivision (i) of section 58771.

(2) The quotient of the inflation adjustment determined pursuant to subdivision (a), divided by 100.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (c)(3), new subsections (d)-(e)(2) and amendment of Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58774.5. Funding Rate Increases for Annexations.
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§ 58774.5. Funding Rate Increases for Annexations.

The Chancellor may increase the funding rates utilized in Subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 58774 for a college or district for increases in workload related to the annexation of rural nondistrict territory approved by the Board of Governors in accordance with Education Code Section 74205. Increases in funding rates shall be determined at the time of the approval of the annexation by the Board of Governors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58774. Growth and Decline.
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§ 58774. Growth and Decline.

(a) District growth rates for the 2006-07, 2007-08 and the 2008-09 fiscal years shall be determined based upon the regulations and processes in effect as of September 30, 2006, except that by August 31, 2008, the Chancellor shall notify districts of revised growth rates which are adjusted proportionately to reflect the amount of growth funding provided in the 2008-09 Budget Act.

(b) Commencing with the 2009-10 fiscal year, district “growth rates” shall be determined by the Chancellor based on, at a minimum, the sum of the following factors:

(1) Determination of an equally weighted average rate of change in the primary county population of persons between the ages of 19 and 24 and the rate of change in the primary county population of persons between the ages of 25 and 65, both as determined by the Department of Finance's Demographic Research Unit as determined for the preceding fiscal year.

(2) To the extent a college district's primary county unemployment rate exceeds 5 percent for the most recently completed year, an adjustment based on that positive difference shall be added to the rate computed in paragraph (1). In no event shall that positive difference used in calculating this adjustment exceed 2 percent.

(3) The Chancellor may also add to these amounts the number of FTES in the areas of transfer, career technical education, and basic skills that were unfunded in the current fiscal year. For this purpose, the following computation shall be determined for each district, and a statewide total shall be calculated:

(A) Establish the base level of FTES earned in the prior fiscal year for transfer courses consisting of courses meeting the California State University breadth or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum requirements or major course prerequisites accepted by the University of California or the California State University.

(B) Establish the base level of FTES earned in the prior fiscal year for career technical education courses consisting of courses defined by the Chancellor's office Student Accountability Model codes A and B that are consistent with the courses used for measuring success in this program area under the accountability system established pursuant to Education Code section 84754.5.

(C) Establish the base level of FTES in the prior fiscal year for basic skills courses, both credit and noncredit.

(D) Add the sum of FTES for paragraphs (A) to (C), inclusive.

(E) Multiply the result of the calculation made under paragraph (D) by one plus the district's funded growth rate in the current fiscal year. This figure shall represent the maintenance of effort level for the budget year.

(F) FTES in transfer, career technical education, and basic skills that are in excess of the total calculated pursuant to paragraph (E), shall be considered in excess of the maintenance of effort level, and shall be eligible for overcap growth funding if the district exceeds its overall funded FTES.

(G) In no event shall the amount calculated pursuant to paragraph (F) exceed the total unfunded FTES for that fiscal year.

(c) Each district shall receive a minimum growth allocation of 1% or a rate which will provide at least 100 total FTES. Preliminary growth rates for a fiscal year shall be calculated and made available to the districts as early as possible during the preceding fiscal year. Preliminary growth rates are subject to change.

(d) To the extent the computations specified in this section require the reporting of additional data by community college districts, that reporting shall be a condition of the receipt of apportionment for growth pursuant to this section and those funds shall be available to offset any and all costs of providing the data.

(e) District growth rates are used to determine growth revenue caps when funding required to meet all FTES increases in the system exceeds the growth appropriation in the annual Budget Act. The district's total revenue growth cap is the sum of the revenue caps for all the district's FTES workload measures. A district's growth revenue cap is calculated by multiplying the marginal growth funding rates for its credit, noncredit, and career development and college preparation FTES by the product of a district's growth rate determined annually pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c), multiplied by the appropriate base FTES for that funding rate. A district's growth revenue cap for credit FTES, noncredit FTES, and career development and college preparation FTES to the extent funds are available to fully fund increases in these workload measures shall be the sum of the following:

(1) Credit FTES -- The product of the current year's marginal credit funding rate multiplied by the growth rate determined pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c), times the number of base credit FTES.

(2) Noncredit FTES -- The product of the current year's marginal noncredit funding rate multiplied by the growth rate determined pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c), times the number of base noncredit FTES.

(3) Career development and college preparation noncredit FTES -- The product of the current year's marginal career development and college preparation noncredit funding rate multiplied by the growth rate determined pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c), times the number of base career development and college preparation noncredit FTES.

(f) Growth revenue shall be computed for districts that have fully restored revenue and FTES lost in the prior three fiscal years due to workload declines in those years. An actual growth revenue computation for credit FTES, noncredit FTES, and career development and college preparation noncredit FTES shall be the sum of the following:

(1) Credit FTES -- The product of the current year's marginal credit funding rate times the net change in credit FTES reported in the current year relative to the district's base credit FTES for that year and net of any credit FTES restoration.

(2) Noncredit FTES -- The product of the current year marginal noncredit funding rate times the net change in noncredit FTES reported in the current year relative to the district's base noncredit FTES for that year and net of any noncredit FTES restoration.

(3) Career development and college preparation noncredit FTES -- The product of the current year marginal career development and college preparation noncredit funding rate times the net change in career development and college preparation noncredit FTES reported in the current year relative to the district's base career development and college preparation noncredit FTES for that year and net of any career development and college preparation noncredit FTES restoration. If the district's career development and college preparation noncredit base is zero and the current year is the first year the district has reported career development and college preparation noncredit FTES, growth revenue shall be calculated using the regular noncredit marginal rate for that portion of career development and college preparation noncredit FTES converted from regular noncredit FTES. The funding rate differential shall be reported as a “career development and college preparation funding rate adjustment.” If total noncredit (regular and career development and college preparation noncredit) FTES is greater than the noncredit base FTES level, growth revenue for that portion of career development and college preparation noncredit in excess of the noncredit FTES base shall be calculated as the product of the career development and college preparation FTES and the career development and college preparation noncredit marginal funding rate for that portion of career development and college preparation noncredit in excess of the noncredit FTES base.

(g) If the total growth computed in subdivision (f) is less than zero, the district's base revenue for the subsequent fiscal year shall be adjusted in accordance with subdivision (h). If the amount computed in subdivision (f) is greater than zero and less than or equal to the revenue cap computed pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c), the district revenue shall be adjusted by the amount computed pursuant to subdivision (f). If the amount computed in subdivision (f) is greater than the revenue cap computed pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c), the district's revenue could be constrained by the revenue cap computed pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c).

(h) A decline in FTES for any particular workload occurs when the actual funded FTES is less than the amount of the corresponding base FTES. A district receives stability revenue when its total growth revenue from all FTES measures is negative. Total growth revenue shall be the sum of all the positive and negative growth revenue for all FTES.

(i) A district shall be entitled to additional funding in its basic allocation equal to the amounts identified in subdivision (i) of section 58771 and as adjusted for inflation pursuant to section 58773 in subsequent years to the extent additional resources are provided in the annual Budget Act for any new colleges or centers added in the current fiscal year or if sufficient general apportionment base funding exists to fund new colleges and centers. Growth funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act shall be available to fund any new colleges and centers if other specific new funds are not provided in the Budget Act and there are not sufficient unallocated funds remaining in the general apportionment schedule. The intent of this section is to fund increases to the system's basic allocation before funding FTES growth as identified in subdivisions (e), (f) and (g) above.

(j) This section shall become inoperative on April 30, 2009.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (f) (Register 2007, No. 25).

4. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b), (b)(2)-(3), (b)(3)(B), (b)(3)(F), (f)(3) and (j) filed 6-13-2008; operative 7-13-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 25).

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§ 58775. Program Improvement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited; Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Repealer filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58776. Budget Stability.
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§ 58776. Budget Stability.

Districts shall receive stability funding only in the initial year of decline in FTES in an amount equaling the revenue loss associated with the FTES reduction for that year. Declines in college FTES that result in a reduction of calculated basic allocation will not cause a reduction in basic allocation base revenue until the third year after the year of the FTES decline, and the basic allocation will not be reduced if the FTES is restored back to or above the pre-decline base.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84570.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 11-6-97; operative 12-6-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 97, No. 46).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

5. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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§ 58777. Decline Restoration.

(a) Districts shall be entitled to restore any reductions in apportionment revenue due to declines in FTES during the three years following the initial year of decline in credit, noncredit, or career development and college preparation FTES if there is a subsequent increase in FTES.

(b) Restoration of revenue for declining workload and the inflation adjustments made between the year of decline and the year of restoration shall be made at the district's current marginal growth funding rate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL 6-3-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Editorial correction of Authority cite (Register 95, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

4. Amendment filed 7-17-2007; operative 8-16-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 8. Allocation Process > § 58779. Deficit Mechanism.
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§ 58779. Deficit Mechanism.

In the event that State General Fund appropriations, local property tax revenues, student enrollment fees, and other local tax revenues allocated to community college districts for general operating support, are less than the amounts computed for all districts for the fiscal year pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58770, the Chancellor shall apportion state aid by multiplying the amount computed for each district pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 58770, by the ratio of the statewide total revenue available for purposes of subdivision (a) of section 58770, to the statewide total calculated amount for purposes of subdivision (a) of section 58770.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84750.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 84750.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-29-91 and submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 6-30-91 (Register 91, No. 28).

2. Amendment of Note filed 1-17-2007; operative 1-17-2007. Submitted to OAL for printing purposes only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2007, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 9. Fiscal Support > Subchapter 8. Community College General Apportionment Funding > Article 9. Reporting Procedures [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 9, Subch. 8, Art. 9, Refs & Annos
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History

1. Repealer of article 9 (sections 58780-58785) filed 5-16-2008; operative 6-15-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 21).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 1. Warrants [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 6, Ch. 10, Subch. 1, Refs & Annos
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Note: Authority cited: Section 71020, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 797, Statutes of 1979.

History

1. New Division 10, Chapter 1 (Sections 59000-59004) filed 3-5-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 10).

2. Amendment of NOTE filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Repealer of Chapter 1 (Sections 59000-59004) filed 11-15-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 1. General Provisions > § 59020. Definition of Records.
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§ 59020. Definition of Records.

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, “records” means all records, maps, books, papers, data processing output, and electronic documents that a Community College district is required by law to prepare or retain by law or official duty. “Records” includes “student records” as defined in section 76210 of the Education Code.

(b) The following documents are not “records” and may be destroyed at any time:

(1) Additional copies of documents beyond the original or one copy. (A person receiving a duplicated copy need not retain it.)

(2) Correspondence between district employees that does not pertain to personnel matters or constitute a student record.

(3) Advertisements and other sales material received.

(4) Textbooks used for instruction, and other instructional materials, including library books, pamphlets and magazines.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76220, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76210 and 76220, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 2.5 (sections 59020-59029) filed 10-8-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 41).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 29).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-10-2001; operative 11-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2001, No. 41).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 1. General Provisions > § 59021. Scope of Chapter.
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§ 59021. Scope of Chapter.

The provisions of this chapter apply only in the event that the destruction or retention of records by the district is not otherwise authorized or provided for by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76220, Education Code. Reference: Section 76220, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 1. General Provisions > § 59022. Classification of Records.
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§ 59022. Classification of Records.

(a) The governing board of each Community College district shall establish an annual procedure by which the chief executive officer, or other designee shall review documents and papers received or produced during the prior academic year and classify them as Class 1-Permanent, Class 2-Optional, or Class 3-Disposable.

(b) All records not classified prior to July 1, 1976, are subject to the same review and classification as in (a). If such records are three or more years old and classified as Class 3-Disposable, they may be destroyed without further delay, but in accordance with article 3.

(c) Records originating during a current academic year shall not be classified during that year.

(d) Records of a continuing nature, i.e., active and useful for administrative, legal, fiscal, or other purposes over a period of years, shall not be classified until such usefulness has ceased.

(e) Whenever an original Class 1-Permanent record is photographed, microphotographed, or otherwise reproduced on film or electronically, the copy thus made is hereby classified as Class 1-Permanent. The original record, unless classified as Class 2-Optional, may be classified as Class 3-Disposable, and may then be destroyed in accordance with this chapter if the following conditions have been met:

(1) The reproduction was accurate in detail.

(2) The chief executive officer, or other designee, has attached to or incorporated in the copy or system a signed and dated certification of compliance with the provisions of section 1531 of the Evidence Code, stating in substance that the copy is a correct copy of the original, or a specified part thereof, as the case may be.

(3) The copy was placed in an accessible location and provision was made for preserving permanently, examining and using same.

(4) In addition, if the record is photographed or microfilmed, the reproduction must be on film of a type approved for permanent, photographic records by the United States Bureau of Standards.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 1531, Evidence Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Amendment of subsections (e)-(e)(3), new subsection (e)(4) and amendment of Note filed 10-10-2001; operative 11-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2001, No. 41).

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§ 59023. Class 1-Permanent Records.

The original of each of the records listed in this Section, or one exact copy thereof when the original is required by law to be filed with another agency, is a Class 1-Permanent record and shall be retained indefinitely, unless copied or reproduced in accordance with Subsection (e) of Section 59022.

(a) The following annual reports:

(1) official budget;

(2) financial report of all funds, including cafeteria and student body funds;

(3) audit of all funds;

(4) full-time equivalent student, including Period 1 and Period 2 reports; and

(5) other major annual reports, including:

(A) those containing information relating to property, activities, financial condition, or transactions; and

(B) those declared by board minutes to be permanent.

(b) The following official actions:

(1) minutes of the board or committees thereof, including the text of a rule, regulation, policy, or resolution not set forth verbatim in minutes but included therein by reference only;

(2) elections, including the call, if any, for and the result (but not including detail documents, such as ballots) of an election called, conducted or canvassed by the governing board for a board member, the board member's recall, issuance of bonds, incurring any long-term liability, change in maximum tax rates, reorganization, or any other purpose; and

(3) records transmitted by another agency that pertain to that agency's action with respect to district reorganization.

(c) The following personnel records of employees. All detail records relating to employment, assignment, employee evaluations, amounts and dates of service rendered, termination or dismissal of an employee in any position, sick leave record, rate of compensation, salaries or wages paid, deductions or withholdings made and the person or agency to whom such amounts were paid. In lieu of the detail records, a complete proven summary payroll record for every employee of the school district containing the same data may be classified as Class 1-Permanent, and the detail records may then be classified as Class 3-Disposable.

(d) The following student records:

(1) the records of enrollment and scholarship for each student. Such records of enrollment and scholarship may include but need not be limited to:

(A) name of student;

(B) date of birth;

(C) place of birth;

(D) name and address of a parent having custody or a guardian, if the student is a minor;

(E) entering and leaving date for each academic year and for any summer session or other extra session;

(F) subjects taken during each year, half year, summer session or quarter; and

(G) if grades or credits are given, the grades and number of credits toward graduation allowed for work taken.

(2) All records pertaining to any accident or injury involving a student for which a claim for damages has been filed as required by law, including any policy of liability insurance relating thereto, except that these records cease to be Class 1-Permanent records, one year after the claim has been settled or after the applicable statute of limitations has run.

(e) Property Records. All detail records relating to land, buildings, and equipment. In lieu of such detail records, a complete property ledger may be classified as Class 1-Permanent, and the detail records may then be classified as Class 3-Disposable, if the property ledger includes:

(1) all fixed assets;

(2) an equipment inventory; and

(3) for each unit of property, the date of acquisition or augmentation, the person from whom acquired, an adequate description or identification, and the amount paid, and comparable data if the unit is disposed of by sale, loss, or otherwise.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

5. Amendment of first paragraph filed 10-10-2001; operative 11-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2001, No. 41).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 2. Period of Retention > § 59024. Class 2-Optional Records.
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§ 59024. Class 2-Optional Records.

Any record worthy of further preservation but not classified as Class 1-Permanent may be classified as Class 2-Optional and shall then be retained until reclassified as Class 3-Disposable. If the chief executive officer, or other designee, determines that classification should not be made by the time specified in section 59022, all records of the prior year may be classified as Class 2-Optional, pending further review and classification within one year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 2. Period of Retention > § 59025. Class 3-Disposable Records.
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§ 59025. Class 3-Disposable Records.

All records, other than Continuing Records, not classified as Class 1-Permanent or Class 2-Optional, shall be classified as Class 3-Disposable, including, but not limited to, detail records relating to:

(a) records basic to audit, including those relating to attendance, full-time equivalent student, or a business or financial transaction (purchase orders, invoices, warrants, ledger sheets, canceled checks and stubs, student body and cafeteria fund records, etc.), and detail records used in the preparation of any other report; and

(b) periodic reports, such as daily, weekly, and monthly reports, bulletins, and instructions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 2. Period of Retention > § 59026. Retention Period.
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§ 59026. Retention Period.

(a) Generally, a Class 3-Disposable record, unless otherwise specified in this Subchapter, should be destroyed during the third college year after the college year in which it originated (e.g., 1993-94 plus 3 = 1996-97). Federal programs, including various student aid programs, may require longer retention periods and such program requirements shall take precedence over the requirements contained herein.

(b) With respect to records basic to an audit, a Class 3-Disposable record shall not be destroyed until after the third July 1 succeeding the completion of the audit required by Education Code Section 84040 or of any other legally required audit, or that period specified by Section 59118, or after the ending date of any retention period required by any agency other than the State of California, whichever date is later.

(c) With respect to continuing records, a continuing record shall not be destroyed until the third year after it has been classified as Class 3-Disposable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

4. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 43).

6. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

7. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

8. Editorial correction of History 4 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59027. Chief Administrative Officer Actions.
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§ 59027. Chief Administrative Officer Actions.

(a) The chief administrative officer, or the designee of that officer, shall:

(1) Personally supervise the classification of records.

(2) Mark each file or other container as to classification and the school year in which the records originated. If the records are classified as Class 3-Disposable, the chief administrative officer shall also mark the school year in which such records are to be destroyed.

(3) Supervise the destruction of records.

(b) The chief administrative officer or designee shall submit to the governing board a list of records recommended for destruction, and shall certify that no records are included in the list in conflict with these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59028. Board Action.
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§ 59028. Board Action.

The governing board shall:

(a) Approve or disapprove the recommendation of its designee.

(b) Order a reclassification when necessary or desirable.

(c) Order by action recorded in the minutes (with lists attached) the destruction of records in accordance with these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59029. Manner of Destruction.
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§ 59029. Manner of Destruction.

Upon the order of the governing board that specified records shall be destroyed, such records shall be permanently destroyed by such foolproof methods as shredding, burning, or pulping; and such destruction shall be supervised by the chief executive officer or other designee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New Note filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59030. Certification as to Content of Records Destroyed by Calamity.
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§ 59030. Certification as to Content of Records Destroyed by Calamity.

Whenever in any college year the community college register of any instructor, or other records of any district are destroyed by conflagration or public calamity, preventing the instructor and college officers from making their annual reports in the usual manner and with accuracy, affidavits of the instructor, the president, or other officers of the district, certifying as to the contents of the destroyed register or other records, shall be accepted by all college authorities for all purposes pertaining to the district, except that of calculations of full-time equivalent students (FTES).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

5. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59031. Full-Time Equivalent Student Records Where Area Hit by Calamity.
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§ 59031. Full-time Equivalent Student Records Where Area Hit by Calamity.

Whenever the full-time equivalent student of a community college district has been materially affected in any college year by conflagration, public calamity, or epidemic of unusual duration and prevalence, the regular annual reports of the instructor, the president, or officers of the district, shall be accepted by all college officers for all matters pertaining to the district, except that of full-time equivalent student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59033. Attendance Accounting for Lost or Destroyed Records.
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§ 59033. Attendance Accounting For Lost or Destroyed Records.

Whenever any attendance records have been lost or destroyed by conflagration or public calamity, attendance accounting related to such records shall be made in accordance with section 58031.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59040. College Year. [Repealed]
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§ 59040. College Year. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2.5. Retention and Destruction of Records > Article 3. Procedures for Destruction > § 59041. Academic Year. [Repealed]
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§ 59041. Academic Year. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2. Community College Budget and Accounting Manual > § 59010. Method of Accounting.
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§ 59010. Method of Accounting.

(a) The Board of Governors hereby adopts and incorporates by reference, into this provision of the California Code of Regulations, the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual chapters 2 through 5 as revised September 1999. This section shall become operative July 1, 2000.

(b) Revisions made to the Budget and Accounting Manual after July 1, 2000 shall be considered incorporated by reference into this provision when they have been adopted by the Board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-19-2000; operative 4-10-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 16). For prior history see Register 94, No. 38.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2. Community College Budget and Accounting Manual > § 59011. Method of Accounting. [Repealed]
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§ 59011. Method of Accounting. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 71024, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-92; operative 9-18-92 (Register 92, No. 34).

2. Amendment filed 4-19-2000; operative 4-10-2000. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2000, No. 16).

3. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2. Community College Budget and Accounting Manual > § 59013. Price of Food.
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§ 59013. Price of Food.

Food served in community college district cafeterias shall be sold to the patrons of the cafeterias at such a price as will pay the cost of maintaining the cafeterias, exclusive of the costs made a charge against the funds of the community college district by resolution of the governing board.

The disposition and accounting of revenue and expenditures of the cafeteria shall be as prescribed by the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2. Community College Budget and Accounting Manual > § 59015. Audit of Scholarship Funds; Administrative Expenses.
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§ 59015. Audit of Scholarship Funds; Administrative Expenses.

Where the governing board of a district has established and maintains a fund for scholarships and loans, as designated by the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual, the governing board shall arrange for an annual audit of the fund in the manner prescribed in Section 84040 of the Education Code and Board of Governors regulations. All expenses in the administration of the fund, including, but not limited to, audits, operating costs, and promotion of the fund, shall be a proper charge against the funds of the district, and the annual budget of the district shall include funds for these expenses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84040, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 2. Community College Budget and Accounting Manual > § 59016. Special Fund or Account in County Treasury: Gift or Bequest for Special Purpose; Rules and Regulations by Governing Board.
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§ 59016. Special Fund or Account in County Treasury: Gift or Bequest for Special Purpose; Rules and Regulations by Governing Board.

(a) Any gift or bequest of money which is to be invested pursuant to this article shall be placed in a fund as designated by the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual in the county treasury. If the gift or bequest of money is required to be used for specific purposes according to the terms of the gift or bequest, the governing board shall place the money in a separate account by the name that it shall be known, including in its name the term trust account.

(b) The money deposited in a separate account in the designated fund shall be invested pursuant to this article or expended only for the purposes of the gift or bequest.

(c) The governing board shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this article, not inconsistent with law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3.5. Collegebuys Program for the Procurement of Goods and Services for Community College Districts > § 59130. Purpose.
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§ 59130. Purpose.

(a) This subchapter implements provisions of chapter 41 of the Public Contract Code, authorizing the Chancellor to enter into contracts for goods and services on behalf of a community college district or districts.

(b) The Chancellor's procurement contracts shall use the system-wide market power of the California Community Colleges to obtain goods and services at lower cost than individual districts could obtain through local procurement. Where appropriate, the Chancellor may utilize the life-cycle cost methodology described in Public Contract Code section 20651.7 in calculating the lowest cost for a good or service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code; and Section 20661, Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 20651.7 and 20661, Public Contract Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3.5 (sections 59130-59132) and section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3.5. Collegebuys Program for the Procurement of Goods and Services for Community College Districts > § 59131. Contracts for Procurement of Goods and Services.
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§ 59131. Contracts for Procurement of Goods and Services.

(a) Community college districts may obtain goods and services through a Chancellor's procurement contract without having to conduct independent local bidding processes, notwithstanding Section 20651 of the Public Contract Code. Procurement contracts under this section may be awarded to sole or multiple providers, where appropriate, and shall not exceed ten years in duration.

(b) In negotiating procurement contracts under this subchapter, the Chancellor or an auxiliary organization acting pursuant to Section 59132, shall require a vendor to certify that the goods or services provided pursuant to the contract shall carry the lowest cost available upon the same terms, conditions, and specifications. A community college district that has received a formal bid for a good or service may only utilize a Chancellor's procurement contract for that good or service if doing so would result in a lower price upon the same terms, conditions, and specifications.

(c) The Chancellor may not incur financial responsibility in connection with a procurement contract under this subchapter.

(d) The Chancellor may charge the provider of a good or service, the community college district, or both, a fee, commission, or charge in connection with a procurement contract.

(e) This subchapter does not limit community college districts' independent authority to conduct procurements under local procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code; and Section 20661, Public Contract Code. Reference: Section 20661, Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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§ 59132. Delegation of Authority.

(a) The Chancellor may, by agreement with an auxiliary organization as defined in section 72670.5 of the Education Code, delegate the authority to contract for goods and services for a community college district or districts.

(b) An auxiliary organization with delegated authority under subdivision (a) shall meet the following requirements:

(1) the auxiliary shall possess expertise and experience in the procurement of goods and services on behalf of educational or similar institutions;

(2) the auxiliary's procurement contracts shall serve the same purposes, meet the same requirements, and have the same effects as a Chancellor's procurement contract under this subchapter; and

(3) the auxiliary's fees, commissions, or other charges shall be established by agreement with the Chancellor.

(c) The auxiliary is authorized to exercise the authority of the Chancellor as a public agency under section 20652 of the Public Contract Code to the extent authorized by this section and by agreement with the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code; and Section 20661, Public Contract Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 72670.5, Education Code; and Sections 20652 and 20661, Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-1-2021; operative 5-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2021, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59100. General Authority of the Chancellor.
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§ 59100. General Authority of the Chancellor.

To provide comprehensive accountability in programs where the Chancellor's Office has regulatory or supervisory responsibility, the Chancellor is authorized as needed to have audits or reviews conducted or to investigate any audit or review citing which indicates that the allocation of state moneys or applicable federal funding may have been in error, and where necessary, to require action to resolve any substantial error as provided herein.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 71020.5, 84040, 84040.5 and 84040.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 31.

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§ 59102. Contracting For Annual Audits.

Arrangements for annual audits for any fiscal year as required by Section 84040 of the Education Code shall be made final no later than the May 1 preceding that fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84040, 84040.5 and 84040.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59104. Review of Annual Audits.
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§ 59104. Review of Annual Audits.

Each district governing board shall review the annual audit prescribed pursuant to Section 84040 of the Education Code at a public meeting.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 70902, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59108. Chancellor's Review of Audit Citings.
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§ 59108. Chancellor's Review of Audit Citings.

(a) The Chancellor shall review the reports of audits conducted pursuant to Section 84040 of the Education Code, or any other audit or review assessing district compliance with audit responsibilities.

(b) Such review shall determine whether the audit or review reports contain citings which may warrant further investigation. Further investigation is warranted when there is a significant probability that the district has either:

(1) Failed to comply with attendance accounting standards, or

(2) Violated rules and regulations defining limitations on state support, or

(3) Failed to comply with any other standard which has been monitored by means of a compliance question devised by the Chancellor's Office or the Department of Finance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84040, 84040.6 and 84500, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59110. District's Right to Respond.
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§ 59110. District's Right to Respond.

Pursuant to procedures established by the Chancellor, and prior to any actions to recover funds or to mandate other corrective measures, a district shall be given the opportunity to present information which might mitigate or refute any audit citing selected by the Chancellor for further investigation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84040 and 84040.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59112. Audit Resolution Actions.
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§ 59112. Audit Resolution Actions.

(a) If, upon reviewing a citing, the district's response and any other available information, the Chancellor finds that there is a need for corrective action to resolve a citing, the Chancellor may require the district to do one or more of the following:

(1) Submit a corrected apportionment attendance report,

(2) Implement procedures to ensure future compliance with the rules and regulations in question, or

(3) Report periodically to the Chancellor on the status of actions taken to comply with the rules and regulations in question.

(b) If, upon reviewing a citing, the district's response and any other available information, the Chancellor finds that there is no need for corrective action to resolve the citing, the Chancellor shall so inform the district as expeditiously as possible.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 84040, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59114. Apportionment Adjustments.
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§ 59114. Apportionment Adjustments.

The Board of Governors shall make any adjustments necessary in future apportionments of all state funds to resolve errors identified through Chancellor audits or reviews under section 59100, and/or to correct any audit exceptions revealed by audit reports filed in accordance with section 59106 or section 84040.5 of the Education Code or by Chancellor reviews under section 59108.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 84040 and 84040.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59116. Student Attendance; Accountability for Accounting and Reporting; Minor or Inadvertent Errors; Apportionment; Discrepancy.
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§ 59116. Student Attendance; Accountability for Accounting and Reporting; Minor or Inadvertent Errors; Apportionment; Discrepancy.

(a) It is the intent of the Board of Governors in adopting this section that districts shall be fully accountable for the accuracy of the accounting and reporting of student attendance and shall promptly resolve inaccuracies in attendance accounting and reporting. However, it is also the intent of the Board of Governors that any minor or inadvertent errors in a district's student attendance records shall be resolved as described below.

(b) The apportionment to a district for any fiscal year following the fiscal year in which an annual or special audit or Chancellor's review finding is made, or any fiscal year following the fiscal year for which a district declares a discrepancy subsequent to the submission of the annual or recalculation apportionment attendance report, shall not be affected by the audit, review or declaration, provided all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The district has corrected the basis for the audit or Chancellor's review finding or declaration of discrepancy to the satisfaction of the Chancellor.

(2) The district has unfunded FTES that would have otherwise been fundable in the fiscal year for which the audit or Chancellor's review finding or declaration of discrepancy was made. Any such unfunded FTES can be applied as a full or partial offset to any invalidated or lost FTES. Invalid or lost FTES not offset by unfunded FTES shall result in a negative revenue adjustment in the fiscal year in which the audit, Chancellor's review, or district declaration is resolved.

(c) Any positive adjustment to a district's apportionments resulting from the implementation of this section shall not affect prior year apportionments to other districts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59118. Limitations on Adjustments.
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§ 59118. Limitations on Adjustments.

(a) The district shall be held harmless against any Chancellor review or investigation, or any regular or special audit citing not resolved as provided in section 59112, within five years of the time when the final report of the review or investigation, or the citing is first presented to the governing board. Until five years has passed after the presentation of the final report of the review or investigation or the audit citing, the district shall retain all primary and support documentation which might need to be reviewed by the Chancellor to verify any district claim for State support.

(b) The five-year period described in subdivision (a) does not apply where the Chancellor finds deliberate district misrepresentations in connection with claims for state or federal funding.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, 71020.5, 84040 and 84500, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76220 and 84040, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 3. Audits and Reviews > § 59106. Annual Audit Reports Due Date.
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§ 59106. Annual Audit Reports Due Date.

Each district shall file an audit report with the Chancellor's Office, and with other agencies specified in the Chancellor's Contracted District Audit Manual, for the preceding fiscal year no later than December 31, unless this date is extended by the Chancellor's Office.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 84040, 84040.5 and 84040.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

2. Amendment filed 9-6-2022; operative 10-6-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 1. Scope and Definitions > § 59250. Scope.
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§ 59250. Scope.

(a) The governing body of a community college district may establish auxiliary organizations for the purpose of providing supportive services and specialized programs for the general benefit of its college or colleges, as determined by the governing board. Such organizations shall be established and maintained in accordance with the provisions of article 6 (commencing with section 72670) of chapter 6, part 45, division 7, title 3 of the Education Code, and the regulations contained in this subchapter.

(b) Other organizations which provide supportive services and specialized programs for the general benefit of colleges, which are authorized by other provisions of law, need not be established as an auxiliary organization pursuant to this subchapter. If, however, an organization is not established as an auxiliary organization in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, its powers and duties will continue to be defined by the other provisions of law which provide for its establishment and operation.

(c) An auxiliary organization which was in existence on or before August 31, 1980, may continue to operate under the provisions of article 6 (commencing with section 72670) of chapter 6, part 45, division 7, title 3 of the Education Code, as it read on August 30, 1980. Such organizations, however, shall operate only in accordance with the provisions of former article 6; and shall not, unless established and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, be vested with any additional authority or flexibility that may be provided by this subchapter and the current article 6 (commencing with section 72670) of chapter 6, part 45, division 7, title 3 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Article 6 (commencing with Section 72670), Chapter 6, Part 45, Division 7, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 4.5 (articles 1-3, sections 59250-59276, not consecutive) filed 5-4-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59251. Definitions.

For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall be applied:

(a) Auxiliary organization: An “auxiliary organization” is an entity authorized by section 72670 of the Education Code which is established by the governing board in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and Article 6 (commencing with section 72670) of chapter 6, part 45, division 7, title 3 of the Education Code.

(b) Written agreement: A “written agreement” is an agreement between a community college district and an auxiliary organization which may implement or otherwise address the requirements of subdivision (j) of section 59257 of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Article 6 (commencing with Section 72670), Chapter 6, Part 45, Division 7, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59255. Conditions for Establishment.

The following conditions must be met before an auxiliary organization may be established by a community college district:

(a) The district's governing board must adopt implementing regulations for auxiliary organizations. Such regulations must, at least, address the subjects specified in section 59257 of this subchapter;

(b) The district's implementing regulations must be reviewed and approved by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges;

(c) The particular auxiliary organization being established may only provide recognized services or functions as specified in section 59259;

(d) The district governing board must approve the establishment of the auxiliary organization; and

(e) The district must at such time as it recognizes an auxiliary organization, submit to the Chancellor any written agreement with an auxiliary organization, as well as the articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other governing instrument of the particular auxiliary organization.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Article 6 (commencing with Section 72670), Chapter 6, Part 45, Division 7, Title 3, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (a) (Register 91, No. 43).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59257. Implementing Regulations.

Each district governing board wishing to establish an auxiliary organization must adopt implementing regulations, and submit such regulations to the Chancellor for approval. The implementing regulations must contain provisions which address at least the following subjects:

(a) Provisions which set forth the district's method for recognizing an auxiliary organization, which procedure must include a public hearing prior to such recognition;

(b) Provisions which limit authorized auxiliary organizations to those performing recognized functions described in section 59259;

(c) Provisions which implement section 72674 of the Education Code, regarding composition and meetings of boards of directors of auxiliary organizations;

(d) Provisions which implement subdivision (a) of section 72672 of the Education Code, regarding the audit of auxiliary organizations;

(e) Provisions which implement subdivision (c) of section 72672 of Education Code, regarding salaries, working conditions, and benefits for full-time employees of auxiliary organizations;

(f) Provisions which implement section 72675 of the Education Code, regarding expenditures and fund appropriations by auxiliary organizations. In implementing subdivision (b)(2) of section 72675, the district regulations may specify different standards for different types of auxiliary organizations.

(g) Provisions which establish recordkeeping responsibilities of auxiliary organizations;

(h) Provisions which establish a procedure for periodic review of each auxiliary organization by the district to ensure that it is complying with sections 72670, 72670.5, 72671, 72672, 72673, 72674, 72675, 72676, 72677, 72678, 72679, 72680, and 72682 of the Education Code; district implementing regulations; any written agreement with the district; and its articles of incorporation or bylaws;

(i) Provisions which prohibit the district from transferring any of its funds or resources other than funds or resources derived from gifts or bequests, to any of its auxiliary organizations, when the purpose of such transfer is either to avoid laws or regulations which constrain community college districts or to provide the district with an unfair advantage with respect to the application of any state funding mechanism. Such state funding mechanisms include, but are not limited to, general apportionment funding, capital outlay funding, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services funding, and funding for programs and services for students with disabilities.

(j) Provisions which shall specify the following:

(1) The function or functions which the auxiliary organization is to manage, operate or administer;

(2) A statement of the reasons for administration of the functions by the auxiliary organization instead of by the college under usual district procedures;

(3) The areas of authority and responsibility of the auxiliary organization and the college;

(4) The facilities to be made available, if any, by the district to permit the auxiliary organization to perform the functions specified in the implementing regulations or written agreement;

(5) The charge or rental to be paid to the district by the auxiliary organization for any district facilities used in connection with the performance of its function. The charge or rental specified shall not require involved methods of computation, and should be identified in sufficient time before its incurrence so that the auxiliary organization may determine to what extent it shall be liable therefor;

(6) The district may provide district employees to perform services under the direction of the auxiliary organization as part of a documented exchange of value. The form and manner of district reimbursement by an auxiliary organization must be agreed to by the district and auxiliary, and may include tangible or intangible benefits.

(a) Tangible benefits are financially quantifiable and may include: financial support to the college, student scholarships, and tuition waiver programs; contributions to student, athletic, and instructional programs; unrecovered costs; use of auxiliary services, products, or facilities; marketing or promotional events; cash payments; or similar benefits.

(b) Intangible benefits are non-monetary and qualitative in nature, and may include: promotion of the college's brand; maintenance and growth of donor data and protection of donor privacy; growth of college endowments and assets; social media engagement; enrollment growth due to funding support; in-kind services of auxiliary board members and executive staff; the performance of functions assigned to the auxiliary; improved relations with college constituencies; and other forms of good will, or similar benefits.

(7) A simple and stable method of determining in advance to what extent the auxiliary organization shall be liable for indirect costs relating to federally-sponsored programs;

(8) The responsibility for maintenance and payment of operating expenses;

(9) The proposed expenditures for public relations or other purposes which would serve to augment district appropriations for operation of the college. With respect to expenditures for public relations or other purposes which would serve to augment district appropriation for the college, the auxiliary organization may expend funds in such amount and for such purposes as are approved by the board of directors of the auxiliary organization. The governing board shall name a designee who shall file with the governing board a statement of auxiliary organizations' policies on accumulation and use of public relations funds. The statement will include the policy and procedure on solicitation of funds, source of funds, amounts, and purpose for which the funds will be used, allowable expenditures, and procedures of control;

(10) The disposition to be made of net earnings derived from the operation of facilities owned or leased by the auxiliary organization and provisions for reserves;

(11) The disposition to be made of net assets on cessation of the operations under the agreement; and

(12) Provisions which require a covenant of the auxiliary organization to maintain its existence throughout the period of the agreement and to operate in accordance with sections 72670-72682 of the Education Code, and with the regulations contained in this subchapter as well as district implementing regulations.

In addressing the requirements of this subdivision in its district implementing regulations, a district may provide for such requirements in a written agreement or agreements with an auxiliary organization. The agreement shall provide for all requirements of this subdivision which have not been addressed in the district implementing regulations. Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of section 59255, if the requirements of this subdivision are provided for in the written agreement rather than the district's implementing regulations, the auxiliary organization may not be recognized by the district until the agreement is submitted to the Chancellor for approval.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Sections 72670, 72670.5, 72671, 72672, 72673, 72674, 72675, 72676, 72677, 72678, 72679, 72680 and 72682, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

3. Amendment of subsections (c), (f), (i), (j)(6) and (j)(12) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsections (h) and (j)(6), new subsections (j)(6)(A)-(B) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 2. District Responsibilities > § 59259. Recognized Functions.
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§ 59259. Recognized Functions.

The functions to be undertaken by auxiliary organizations are for the purpose of providing activities which are an integral part of the community college educational programs. The following supportive services and specified programs which may be developed and operated by auxiliary organizations have been determined by the Board of Governors to be appropriate:

(a) Student association or organization activities;

(b) Bookstores;

(c) Food and campus services;

(d) Student union programs;

(e) Facilities and equipment;

(f) Loans, scholarships, grants-in-aids;

(g) Workshops, conferences, institutes, and federal projects;

(h) Alumni activities;

(i) Supplementary health services;

(j) Gifts, bequests, devises, endowments and trusts; and

(k) Public relations programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Sections 72670 and 72672, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 2. District Responsibilities > § 59263. Auxiliary Organizations in Good Standing.
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§ 59263. Auxiliary Organizations in Good Standing.

(a) Each district which establishes one or more auxiliary organizations shall prepare and keep current a list of auxiliary organizations in good standing. All auxiliary organizations which, after periodic review in the manner specified by district implementing regulations, are found to be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, shall be included on this list.

(b) When the chief executive officer or other designee of a district has reason to believe that a particular organization should be removed from this list, he or she shall give the board of directors of such organization reasonable notice that a conference will be held to determine whether grounds for removal do in fact exist, and representatives of said board shall be entitled to be present at such conference and to be heard. Based upon such conference, the chief executive officer or other designee shall recommend to the district governing board whether a particular organization should be removed from the list. The district governing board may, in its sole discretion, remove such an auxiliary organization from said list, and may make such other provisions consistent with law as may be appropriate with respect to an auxiliary organization not included on said list.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Section 72672, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 2. District Responsibilities > § 59265. Ongoing Responsibilities.
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§ 59265. Ongoing Responsibilities.

Each district governing board which establishes one or more auxiliary organizations shall:

(a) Ensure that an audit on each auxiliary organization is performed annually in the manner prescribed by subdivision (a) of section 72672 of the Education Code; and that a copy of said audit is submitted to the Chancellor;

(b) Ensure that each auxiliary organization publicly discloses, on an annual basis, the value of services performed by district employees under the direction of the auxiliary organization and a description of the commensurate benefits provided to the district by the auxiliary organization pursuant to subdivision (j)(6) of section 59257;

(c) Submit any changes in district implementing regulations to the Chancellor for approval;

(d) Submit to the Chancellor any changes made in any written agreement, articles of incorporation, bylaws or other governing instrument pertaining to any established auxiliary organization;

(e) Periodically review each auxiliary organization for compliance with Education Code sections 72670, 72670.5, 72671, 72672, 72673, 72674, 72675, 72676, 72677, 72678, 72679, 72680, and 72682; the regulations contained in this subchapter and district implementing regulations; any written agreement; and the auxiliary organization's articles of incorporation, bylaws or other governing instrument. Such review shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure specified in the district implementing regulations;

(f) Prepare and keep current a list of auxiliary organizations in good standing in the manner provided for in section 59263. A copy of the initial list of auxiliary organizations in good standing, as well as any updated version of such list shall be forwarded to the Chancellor; and

(g) Report to the Chancellor, as may be required from time to time, on the operations of its auxiliary organizations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Sections 72670, 72670.5, 72671, 72672, 72673, 72674, 72675, 72676, 72677, 72678, 72679, 72680 and 72682, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated (e) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 3. Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office Responsibilities > § 59270. Procedures for Annual Audits and Financial Reporting.
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§ 59270. Procedures for Annual Audits and Financial Reporting.

The Chancellor shall prescribe the reporting and auditing procedures for auxiliary organizations. Districts and auxiliary organizations shall apply and comply with such procedures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Article 6 (commencing with section 72670), Chapter 6, Part 45, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 3. Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office Responsibilities > § 59272. Review of District Implementing Regulations.
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§ 59272. Review of District Implementing Regulations.

The Chancellor shall review and approve or disapprove district implementing regulations no later than 60 days after receipt. Implementing regulations which satisfactorily address the minimum contents specified in section 59257 shall be approved. Implementing regulations which are disapproved shall be returned with a statement of reasons as to why they were rejected. Regulations that have not been disapproved by the Chancellor within 60 days of receipt shall be deemed to be approved until such a time as the Chancellor notifies the district that a provision of the implementing regulations must be revised and a statement of the reason for the revision.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Article 6 (commencing with Section 72670), Chapter 6, Part 45, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 3. Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office Responsibilities > § 59274. Retention of Documentation. [Repealed]
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§ 59274. Retention of Documentation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Article 6 (commencing with Section 72670), Chapter 6, Part 45, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4.5. Auxiliary Organizations > Article 3. Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office Responsibilities > § 59276. Annual Report to Legislature. [Repealed]
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§ 59276. Annual Report to Legislature. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 72672, Education Code. Reference: Section 72681, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59200. Scope. [Repealed]
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§ 59200. Scope. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 4 (sections 59200-59206, not consecutive) filed 11-22-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 48).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Repealer filed 10-25-91; operative 11-24-91 (Register 92, No. 9).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59202. Delegation of Authority. [Repealed]
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§ 59202. Delegation of Authority. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59204.1. Supplemental Definition of “Serious Hardship” for F/Y 2009–10 Through 2012–13.
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§ 59204.1. Supplemental Definition of “Serious Hardship” for F/Y 2009-10 through 2012-13.

“Serious hardship” is defined in section 59204. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 59204, “serious hardship” is further defined as follows:

Conformance with the 50 percent requirement during the year of deficiency would have likely resulted in a substantial reduction of funding for categorical programs as compared to the level of funding for categorical programs in 2008-09. Such a reduction would have had a detrimental impact on those programs and a detrimental impact on student success.

In determining the serious hardship under this section, the Board of Governors shall consider the following:

(a) the level of categorical funding provided by the state for categorical programs in 2008-09 compared to the fiscal year for which an exemption is requested; and

(b) the district's level of unrestricted general fund support for categorical programs in 2008-09 compared to the fiscal year for which an exemption is requested.

It is not the intent of this section to provide an exemption for a district that would have expended less than 50 percent of its CEE on the payment of classroom instructors absent the reduction of categorical funding.

This section shall be in effect for fiscal years 2009-10 through 2012-13.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-2010; operative 9-18-2010. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2010, No. 35).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59204. Definitions.
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§ 59204. Definitions.

For the purposes of Education Code Section 84362, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below.

(a) “Salaries of classroom instructors” as used in Education Code Section 84362 means:

(1) that portion of salaries paid for purposes of instruction of students by full-time and part-time instructors employed by the district, and

(2) all salaries paid to district classified employees who are

(A) assigned the basic title of “Instructional Aide” or other appropriate title designated by the governing board which denotes that the employees' duties include instructional tasks, and

(B) employed to assist instructors in the performance of their duties, in the supervision of students, and in the performance of instructional tasks. Instructional aides who perform instructional and noninstructional tasks shall have their salaries and benefits prorated. An employee shall be deemed to be under the supervision of an instructor for the purpose of Education Code Section 84362 if the employee performs duties under the general direction of an instructor.

In addition, salaries of classroom instructors shall include the cost of all benefits provided such instructors and instructional aides (Object of Expenditure code 3000 as defined in the California Community Colleges Budget and Accounting Manual).

(b) “Current expense of education” (CEE) shall include Object of Expenditures 1000 through 5000 for activity codes 0100 through 6700 as defined in the California Community College Budget and Accounting Manual less expenditures for activity code 64XX (Student Transportation) and less expenditures of:

(1) categorical aid received from the federal and state government requiring expenditure in a program not incurring any instructor salary expenditures;

(2) categorical aid received from the federal and state government requiring disbursement of the funds without regard to the requirement of Section 84362;

(3) funds for lease agreements for plant and equipment;

(4) funds received from the federal or state government pursuant to the “Economic Opportunity Act of 1964”;

(5) state or federal funds received for grants to community college students or for the employment of community college students; and

(6) other monies received which are restricted by an external party, law or other legal requirement.

(c) “Serious hardship” shall mean conditions under which:

(1) conformance with the 50% requirement during the year of deficiency would have resulted in the district's inability to discharge financial liabilities;

(2) the first year of infusion of new moneys resulted in the district's inability to comply with the requirements of Education Code Section 84362;

(3) unanticipated, unbudgeted, and necessary expenditures resulted in the district's inability to comply with the requirements of Education Code Section 84362; or

(4) the district has expended funds pursuant to Section 59213(f).

In viewing a district's inability to discharge financial liabilities, consideration will be given to such factors as (1) the district's general fund ending balance, less noncash assets, is less than three percent (3%) of general fund expenditures (Object of Expenditure codes 1000 through 6000) for the year application for exemption is filed, or (2) the district's credit base FTES for the year for which exemption is being sought was less than 3,001. New monies shall mean monies which are allocated for transitional program improvement pursuant to Educational Code Section 84755. To the extent that such monies are built into the district's general apportionment funding in the following years, no further consideration for serious hardship will be given.

Unanticipated, unbudgeted, and necessary expenditures shall mean certifiable expenditures that the district could not have reasonably anticipated or budgeted for, and that were necessary for the district to incur. Such expenditures may include, but are not necessarily limited to, expenditures resulting from arbitration or litigation; replacement or repair of utility services; an abnormal increase in the cost of energy, insurance, or security; or a cost increase mandated by state or federal law.

In determining the impact of the infusion of new monies, the Chancellor's Office shall determine the amount of new monies pursuant to Education Code Section 84755 which were expended for salaries of classroom instructors and for the current expense of education. Following the Chancellor's determination, the percentage shall be recalculated without the effect of the expenditure of these new monies. If the district would have complied with the requirements of Education Code Section 84362 without the expenditure of new monies, a full exemption may be granted. If the district still does not comply with the requirements of Education Code Section 84362, then a partial exemption may be granted to the degree the deficiency was increased by the expenditure of these new monies.

(d) “Attendance FTES” means the units of full-time equivalent student or equivalent accrued by the district during the fiscal year as a result of the attendance of all students as reported to the Chancellor's Office on prescribed attendance reports.

(e) “Community college districts of comparable type functioning under comparable conditions” are deemed to be any which:

(1) had met the 50% salary requirement for the year in question;

(2) had CEE per attendance FTES which is within $250 of the district seeking exemption; and

(3) had attendance FTES which is within 30% of the applicant district. If Subsections (e)(2) and (e)(3) above do not yield at least 5 districts, then Subsection (e)(2) will be expanded by $50 increments and Subsection (e)(3) will be expanded by 5% increments until at least 5 districts are determined.

(f) Payment of comparable salaries of classroom instructors will be deemed to exist when a district's expenditure for salaries of classroom instructors, divided by attendance FTES, equals or exceeds the same aggregated data for districts functioning under comparable conditions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 10).

2. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “article” was renamed to “subarticle”; “chapter” was renamed to “article”; “division” was renamed to “chapter”; and “part” was renamed to “division”.

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-5-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 7-5-90. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b) (Register 90, No. 37).

4. Amendment filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code, section 70901.5(b).

5. Editorial correction filed 12-3-90 (Register 91, No. 5).

6. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

7. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection (b) (Register 91, No. 43).

8. Amendment filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

9. Editorial correction of History 6 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59206.  District Application for Exemption.
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§ 59206. District Application for Exemption.

(a) After the conclusion of each fiscal year, each district shall determine if 50% of its current expense of education (CEE) was expended for the payment of salaries of classroom instructors after exclusion from the numerator and denominator of amounts spent from any nonexempted deficiency from the second preceding fiscal year.

(b) In the event a district has not expended the required amount and it appears to its governing board that such expenditure would have resulted in serious hardship to the district or in the payment of excessive salaries of classroom instructors, it may apply to the Chancellor in a form and manner to be determined by the Chancellor not later than September 15 following the year of deficiency for exemption from the requirements of Education Code section 84362.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 28.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59207. Notice to Academic Employees.
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§ 59207. Notice to Academic Employees.

The district applying for exemption shall immediately, but not less than thirty (30) days preceding the public hearing to determine the basis on which it will apply for exemption, provide the exclusive representative of the district's academic employees and the district or college academic senate with a copy of such application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b)

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59208. Consideration by District Governing Board.
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§ 59208. Consideration by District Governing Board.

(a) The governing board of the district applying for exemption shall hold a public hearing to determine the basis for the district's application for exemption. This public hearing shall be held during a meeting of the district governing board and shall be noticed as a separate item on the agenda for the meeting as required by Education Code Section 72121 except that the notice required must be given at least 30 days prior to the meeting. The governing board shall give interested parties a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The governing board shall then determine whether expenditure of the required amount would have resulted in serious hardship to the district or in the payment of salaries of classroom instructors in excess of the salaries of classroom instructors paid by other districts of comparable type and functioning under comparable conditions.

(b) The district shall then, not later than December 1, or if the Chancellor has granted the district an extension in writing, not later than December 15, transmit the findings of the governing board to the Chancellor in a form and manner to be determined by the Chancellor. The final figures used by the Chancellor's Office as the basis for determining the degree of compliance with Education Code Section 84362 shall be those submitted by the district as of December 1, or if granted an extension, December 15.

(c) Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section shall void the district's application for exemption.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b)

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59209. Response by Academic Employees.
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§ 59209. Response by Academic Employees.

Within two weeks of the public hearing or by the date the district is required to transmit its findings to the Chancellor, whichever is later, the academic employee organization(s) required to be notified pursuant to Section 59207 may submit an additional written statement opposing the application to the Chancellor and requesting a hearing by the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b)

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 4. Administration of Education Code 84362 > § 59210. Chancellor's Recommendation.
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§ 59210. Chancellor's Recommendation.

(a) The Chancellor shall annually determine the percentage of current expenses of education expended for salaries of classroom instructors during the preceding fiscal year for each district from information submitted on the “Annual Financial and Budget Report” (CCFS-311) and from information reported in the annual audit reports required by Education Code Section 84040.

(b) The Chancellor's Office shall analyze each application for exemption together with statements of opposition submitted by the academic employee organization(s) and the audit report submitted pursuant to Education Code Section 84040 to determine compliance with Education Code Section 84362. If requested by the exclusive representative of the district's academic employees or the district, the Chancellor or designee shall hold a hearing to collect and consider additional information.

(c) If the district filed an application for an exemption as required by these regulations, the Chancellor shall recommend one of the following actions to the Board of Governors:

(1) that the Board deny the application;

(2) that the Board grant the application; or

(3) that the Board grant the application in part.

(d) The Board of Governors shall determine whether the facts presented by the Chancellor established that application of the 50 percent salary requirement would have resulted in serious hardship or in expenditures for salaries of classroom instructors in excess of that paid by comparable districts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b)

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 59211. Board of Governors Action.

The Board of Governors shall, no later than March 1, receive the Chancellor's recommendations. The Board shall then deny, grant, or grant in part the district's application.

Exemption shall be granted only to the limit of the deficiency in an amount above that necessary to raise the district's expenditures for salaries of classroom instructors per attendance FTES to the levels of the average of the comparison districts or in an amount equal to that which would have been needed by the district to avoid a serious hardship.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 59212. Amendments to District Applications.

(a) The Chancellor may accept amendments to the district's application for exemption if the Chancellor determines that the proposed amendments are nonsubstantive rather than substantive. Nonsubstantive amendments are only those which result from arithmetical errors and miscategorization of expenses. Such amendments must also be certified by the district's independent auditor.

(b) A district filing an amendment to its application for exemption under this section is not required to follow the procedures of section 59206. However, the district shall furnish a copy of the amendment to the faculty organization required to be notified pursuant to section 59207 at the same time the amendment is filed with Chancellor. Where a hearing of the Chancellor has been requested pursuant to section 59210, such amendment must be submitted 20 working days prior to the date of the hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59213. Chancellor's Action.

Where a district has failed to file an application for exemption in the manner required by these regulations, or where the Board of Governors has denied any part of a district's deficient amount, the Chancellor shall designate the deficient amount or nonexempted portion thereof to be deposited in the county treasury to the credit of the district from state apportionments but unavailable for expenditure until the district has complied with the requirements of Education Code section 84362 or otherwise instructed by the Chancellor's Office. Such amount may be reduced by expenditures for salaries of classroom instructors exceeding the requirements of Eduction Code section 84362 in the two years immediately following the year of noncompliance. The Chancellor shall instruct the district to develop a plan as to how the amount of the deficiency not exempted by the Board of Governors will be expended for salaries of classroom instructors during the next fiscal year.

The governing board shall certify a plan for achieving compliance with the requirements of Education Code section 84362 with regard to the nonexempted deficiency. The plan shall specify expenditures for salaries of classroom instructors over and above the amount regularly budgeted for the year. The plan shall be submitted to the Chancellor by June 30 of the year before the nonexempted deficiency must be expended. The plan may include consideration of such factors as:

(a) salary increases for instructors (either on- or off-salary schedule);

(b) additional instructors;

(c) additional instructional aides within the definition in section 59204.

(d) conversion of part-time instructors to full-time.

(e) reassignment of qualified personnel from other activities to classroom instruction; and

(f) items other than salaries of classroom instructors, i.e. instructional materials, additional library or counseling staff, etc., with the mutual agreement of the exclusive representative of the district's academic employees or, if none exists, the district or college academic senate, where the district can document the necessity, showing adverse impact on the district if such expenditures were not allowed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901 and 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph, subsection (f) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59214. Failure to Comply.

If the district fails to comply with the requirements of Education Code section 84362 within two years following the year for which exemption is being sought, an amount equal to the nonexempt amount or the amount by which the district failed to comply with Education Code section 84362, whichever is less, shall be deducted from apportionments made to the district on a one-time basis during the third year following the year of the deficiency. The nonexempted amount shall be reduced by any amount by which the district has exceeded fifty percent (50%) of the current expense of education in the two years immediately following the year for which exemption has been sought.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 84362, Education Code. Reference: Section 84362, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-10-90 by the Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, with the Secretary of State; operative 10-10-90 (Register 91, No. 5). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5(b).

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§ 59300. Purpose.

The purpose of this subchapter is to implement provisions of state and federal law which together prohibit discrimination or retaliation against persons or groups, or those associated with them on the basis of an actual or perceived characteristic related to ethnic group identification, national origin, immigration status, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. These laws require that protected persons and groups, or those associated with them, shall neither be denied full and equal access to the benefits of, nor be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity that is administered by, funded directly by, or that receives any financial assistance from, the Chancellor or Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, based upon an actual or perceived characteristic listed in this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; Sections 11135, 11136, 11137, 11139 and 11139.8, Government Code; Sections 422.6 and 422.55, Penal Code; Title 20, United State Code, Section 1681; Title 29, United States Code, Section 794; and Title 42, United States Code, Sections 2000d, 6101, 12101, 12112 and 12132.

History

1. New Chapter 5 (Articles 1-4, Sections 59300-59362, not consecutive) filed 4-17-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 16). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 46; and 78, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59301. Prohibited Discrimination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; and Sections 71020 and 71025, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

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§ 59302. Academic Requirements.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted to prohibit bona fide academic requirements for a specific community college program, course or activity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59303. Delegation of Authority. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; and Sections 70901 and 71090, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59304. Intent.

It is the intent of the Board of Governors that the Chancellor assist community college districts in recognizing and eliminating unlawful discrimination that may exist in their programs and activities and in meeting the requirements of this subchapter. Punitive action authorized by this subchapter will be taken only when remedial action has failed to eliminate unlawful discrimination from the programs and activities of a community college district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11137 and 11139, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59305. Operative Date. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code; and Sections 71020 and 71025, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11138, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

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§ 59306. Visitor Parking for Persons with Disabilities.

(a) Each community college district shall, consistent with the requirements of Education Code section 67301, provide visitor parking at each of its colleges or centers at no charge to persons with disabilities or to those providing transportation for such persons.

(b) For purposes of this section only, “persons with disabilities” are those who:

(1) qualify as disabled persons pursuant to section 22511.5 of the Vehicle Code; or

(2) if they were students, would be entitled to special parking provided to students with disabilities pursuant to subchapter 1 (commencing with section 56000) of chapter 7 of this division.

(c) Parking at no charge shall be available to persons with disabilities who are visitors, and to those providing transportation to such persons, in those parking facilities which are most accessible to administrative offices, libraries, and other facilities which the district finds are most used by visitors.

(d) Each community college district shall post in conspicuous places notice that parking is available without charge to persons with disabilities who are visitors and to those providing transportation for such persons.

(e) When parking provided pursuant to this section is located in an area where access is controlled by a mechanical gate, the district shall ensure that accommodations are made for persons with disabilities who are unable to operate the gate controls. Accommodations may be provided by an attendant assigned to assist in the operation of the gate or by any other effective means deemed appropriate by the district.

(f) Parking fees collected pursuant to Education Code section 76360 shall be used to offset any costs resulting from compliance with the requirements of this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700, 67301 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq., 67301, 72011 and 76360, Education Code; and Section 22511.5, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b)(2) and (f) and amendment of Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59307. Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 232 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code. Reference: Sections 200 et seq., Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Repealer filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

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§ 59310. Incorporation by Reference.

Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, those definitions of activities prohibited by, and persons protected by, title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (commencing with section 11153) are incorporated into and made applicable to this subchapter as if fully set forth here.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66251, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 7-26-2019; operative 7-26-2019. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2019, No. 33).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2022, No. 16).

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§ 59311. Definitions.

For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Appeal” means a request by a complainant made in writing to a community college district governing board pursuant to section 59338 and/or to the Chancellor's Office pursuant to section 59339 to review the administrative determination of a community college district regarding a complaint of discrimination.

(b) “Complaint” means a written or verbal statement meeting the requirements of section 59328 that alleges unlawful discrimination in violation of this subchapter.

(c) “Days” means calendar days, unless otherwise specified.

(d) “Neutral investigator” means an outside investigator or an internal investigator who is not in the chain of command of the respondent, not substantially implicated by the allegations in the complaint, and who is otherwise impartial. Neutral investigators shall be properly trained to conduct such investigations.

(e) “Unlawful discrimination” means unfair or unequal treatment of an individual (or group) based upon an actual or perceived characteristic related to ethnic group identification, national origin, immigration status, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 12926, Government Code; and Sections 422.6 and 422.55, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6). For prior history, see Register 92, No. 17.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. New subsection (c) and subsection relettering filed 4-15-2002; operative 5-15-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 23).

4. New subsections (f)-(g) and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsection (f), new subsection (g) and subsection relettering filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

7. Amendment of subsection (c), new subsection (d) and subsection relettering filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59320. District Responsibility.

Community college districts must ensure that their programs and activities are available to all persons without unlawful discrimination. Community college districts shall investigate complaints of unlawful discrimination in their programs and activities, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; Sections 11135 and 12926, Government Code; and Sections 422.6 and 422.55, Penal Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59322. District Regulations.

Each community college district shall establish and adopt written policies consistent with this subchapter. When the policies are adopted or amended, they shall be submitted to the Chancellor within 90 days of the effective date of the adoption or amendment(s). If, at any time, the Chancellor finds that a district's policies are inconsistent with the requirements of this subchapter, the Chancellor may require the district to appropriately modify its policies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

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§ 59326. Notice to Students and Employees.

Each community college district shall notify students and employees of the provisions of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59330. Notice to Chancellor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

5. Repealer filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59337. Title IX and Student Discipline Procedures.

(a) In cases of student sexual misconduct subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688, districts must comply with the federal Department of Education's Title IX regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106.

(b) In cases of student sexual misconduct that are not subject to Title IX, when an accused student is subject to severe disciplinary sanctions, and the credibility of witnesses was central to the investigative findings, district student discipline procedures must provide the following:

(1) An opportunity for the accused student to cross-examine witnesses indirectly at a live hearing, either in person or by videoconference; and

(2) A live hearing conducted by a neutral decision-maker other than the investigator.

(c) For purposes of this section, “indirect” cross-examination shall be conducted as follows:

(1) Any question to the witness shall be asked by a neutral party appointed by the district for the sole purpose of asking questions. The neutral party shall not be the accused student, the accused student's representative, or a member of the hearing panel; and

(2) The accused student may submit written questions before and during the cross-examination, including any follow-up questions. The neutral party asking questions shall not exclude any questions unless there is an objection to the question by the hearing panel.

(d) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a district from providing a live hearing or neutral decision-maker for other student discipline proceedings, including for other forms of discrimination.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66271.6 and 66271.7, Education Code; Title 20, United States Code, Section 1681; and Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 106.31.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59338. Final District Decision; Appeals to Local Governing Board.

(a) If the complainant is not satisfied with the results of the administrative determination rendered pursuant to section 59336, the complainant may submit a written appeal to the district governing board within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice required by section 59336. In student sexual misconduct cases subject to section 59337, subdivision (b), respondents who are not satisfied with the results of the administrative determination rendered pursuant to section 59336, subdivision (a), may submit a written appeal to the district governing board within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice required by section 59336. The governing board shall review the original complaint, the investigative report, the administrative determination, and the appeal and issue a final district decision within forty-five (45) days after receiving the appeal.

(b) If the governing board does not act within forty-five (45) days, the administrative determination shall be deemed approved on the forty-sixth (46) day and shall become the final district decision. The district shall promptly notify the complainant and the respondent of the board's action, or if the board took no action that the administrative determination is deemed approved.

(c) In any case not involving employment discrimination, the district shall promptly forward to the complainant, and the respondent, a copy of the final district decision rendered by the governing board, if any, and notice of the complainant's right to appeal the district's decision to the Chancellor pursuant to section 59339.

(d) In any case involving employment discrimination, the district shall promptly forward to the complainant a copy of the final district decision rendered by the governing board that includes the complainant's right to file a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), where the case is within the jurisdiction of that agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59340. Disclosures to the Chancellor.

(a) Upon request of the Chancellor, a district shall provide copies of all documents related to a discrimination complaint, including the following:

(1) the complaint;

(2) any investigative report, unless subject to the attorney-client privilege;

(3) the final district decision rendered by the governing board or a statement indicating the date on which the administrative determination became final pursuant to section 59338(a) or (d);

(4) the notice to the complainant required by section 59338(a) or (d);

(5) the complainant's appeal of the district's administrative determination pursuant to section 59338(a); and

(6) any other non-privileged documents or information the Chancellor requests.

(b) Districts shall provide to the Chancellor an annual report with the following information:

(1) the number of employment and non-employment discrimination complaints and informal charges received in the previous academic year,

(2) the number of complaints and informal charges resolved in the previous academic year,

(3) the number of complaints of unlawful discrimination received in the previous academic year, and the number of those complaints that were sustained in whole or in part,

(4) any other information requested by the Chancellor.

(c) Districts shall retain all records arising from informal discrimination charges and formal discrimination complaints for a period of at least five years after closing a case.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Repealer of subsections (a)-(c) and subsection relettering filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59342. Extensions; Failure to Comply.

(a) If a district is unable to comply with the 90-day deadline pursuant to sections 59327 and 59336, the district may extend the time to respond by up to 45 additional days. An extension may be taken only once without permission from the Chancellor's Office, and must be necessary for one of the following reasons:

(1) a need to interview a party or witness who has been unavailable;

(2) a need to review or analyze additional evidence, new allegations, or new complaints related to the matter; or

(3) to prepare and finalize an administrative determination.

(b) Districts shall send a written notice to the complainant, and to a respondent who is aware of an investigation, indicating the necessity of an extension, the justification for the extension, and the number of days the deadline will be extended.

(c) Notice of an extension shall be sent to the complainant, and to a respondent who is aware of an investigation, no later than 10 days prior to the initial time to respond pursuant to section 59336.

(d) Districts may request additional extensions from the Chancellor after the initial 45-day extension. A copy of the extension request shall be sent to complainant, and to a respondent who is aware of an investigation. The complainant and respondent may each file a written objection with the Chancellor within five (5) days of receipt.

(e) The Chancellor may grant the extension for good cause, unless delay would be unduly prejudicial to the complainant or investigation.

(f) If a district fails to comply with the requirements of this section or section 59336 the Chancellor may proceed to review the case as provided in article 4 (commencing with section 59350) of this subchapter based on the original complaint and any other relevant information.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.7, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (d) filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

4. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-15-2002; operative 5-15-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

6. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59324. Responsible District Officer.

Each community college district shall identify to the Chancellor and to the public a single person as the district officer responsible for receiving complaints filed pursuant to section 59328 and for coordinating their investigation. Informal charges of unlawful discrimination should be brought to the attention of the responsible district officer, who shall oversee the informal resolution process pursuant to section 59327. The investigation of complaints must be assigned to a neutral investigator.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252 and 72011, Education Code; and Section 11135, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59327. Informal Resolution.

(a) When charges of unlawful discrimination are brought to the attention of a responsible district officer, the district may undertake efforts to informally resolve the charges with the complainant's consent. The district must advise complainants that they need not participate in informal resolution.

(b) Efforts at informal resolution pursuant to subdivision (a) may, but need not include an investigation. The responsible district officer determines when an investigation is warranted.

(c) Efforts at informal resolution may continue after a written or verbal complaint is made. The investigation must be completed unless the matter is informally resolved and the complainant dismisses the complaint. The district may proceed with an investigation notwithstanding an informal resolution.

(d) Any efforts at informal resolution after a written or verbal complaint is made shall be completed within ninety (90) days.

(e) The timelines under section 59336, subdivision (a) or (b) shall be tolled while the parties are engaged in good faith efforts at informal resolution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3) and (c) filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

6. New subsection (e) filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59328. Complaints of Unlawful Discrimination.

(a) Complaints of unlawful discrimination may be written or verbal, and may be made by a student, an employee, a parent of a minor, or an individual with legal authority on behalf of a student or employee. A complaint must allege facts that, if true, would constitute a violation of state or federal laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

(b) Any complaints to a responsible employee under California law or Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688, shall be forwarded to the responsible district officer or designee.

(c) Written complaints shall be provided to the responsible district officer or designee pursuant to section 59324.

(d) The complainant may be requested, but shall not be required, to submit the complaint on a form prescribed by the Chancellor or the community college district.

(e) Verbal complaints shall be lodged with the responsible district officer or designee. The responsible district officer or designee shall record the verbal complaint in writing. The district shall take appropriate steps to ensure the writing accurately reflects the facts alleged by the complainant.

(f) In any complaint not involving employment:

(1) the complaint shall be filed within one year of the date of the alleged unlawful discrimination or within one year of the date on which the complainant knew or should have known of the facts underlying the allegation of unlawful discrimination;

(2) districts shall advise student complainants that they may file their nonemployment-based complaint with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (OCR) where such a complaint is within that agency's jurisdiction.

(g) In any complaint alleging discrimination in employment:

(1) the complaint shall be filed within 180 days of the date the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, except that this period should be extended by no more than 90 days following the expiration of the 180 days if the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged violation after the expiration of the 180 days;

(2) advise complainants that they may file the complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) where the complaint is within the jurisdiction of those agencies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Repealer of subsection (b) and subsection relettering filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

3. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

4. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

5. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 4-15-2002; operative 5-15-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 23).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (d), (e) and (f)(1)-(2) and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

7. Amendment of subsection (f)(2) filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

9. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59329. Complaints Filed with Chancellor. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Amendment filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

4. Repealer filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59332. Defective Complaint.

(a) When a district receives a complaint that does not meet the requirements of section 59328, the district shall notify the complainant in writing within 14 days that the complaint does not contain allegations of unlawful discrimination that are sufficient under section 59328 to trigger an unlawful discrimination investigation. The district shall specify why the complaint is defective.

(b) If the defect is based on the complainant's failure to state sufficient facts to support a claim of unlawful discrimination, the district shall offer the complainant an opportunity to proffer additional facts to support their claims through an intake interview, which shall be scheduled as soon as reasonably convenient for the parties.

(c) If, after the intake interview, the district determines that a complainant has still not stated sufficient facts to support a claim of unlawful discrimination, the district shall provide the complainant with a written determination explaining the basis for dismissing the complaint within 14 days of the intake interview. The district must also notify the complainant of their right to appeal this determination directly to the Chancellor's Office pursuant to section 59339.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59333. Office for Civil Rights.

(a) Whenever the Chancellor renders a decision pursuant to article 4 (commencing with section 59350) of this subchapter, the Chancellor shall notify the complainant that he or she may file a complaint regarding the same matter with the Office For Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (OCR) where the complaint is within the jurisdiction of that agency.

(b) In such cases, OCR will normally accept compliance with these regulations as satisfying the due process requirements of federal law.

(c) OCR shall have no jurisdiction to rule on any finding regarding violation of state law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-96; operative 6-30-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 96, No. 23).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and amendment of Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59334. District Investigation.

(a) Upon receiving a complaint that is properly made in accordance with section 59328, the district shall notify the complainant that the district will commence an impartial fact-finding investigation of the allegations contained in the complaint.

(b) The results of the investigation shall be set forth in a written report that shall include the following:

(1) a description of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint;

(2) a summary of the testimony provided by each witness with information relevant to the allegations, including the complainant;

(3) an explanation of why an identified potential witness was not interviewed;

(4) an analysis of any relevant data or other evidence collected during the course of the investigation;

(5) a specific finding as to whether each factual allegation in the complaint occurred based on the preponderance of the evidence standard; and

(6) any other information deemed appropriate by the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270, 67386 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of existing paragraph and Note and adoption of subsections (a)-(e) filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

5. Amendment of subsection (b)(2), new subsection (b)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59336. Administrative Determination.

(a) In any case not involving employment discrimination, within ninety (90) days of receiving a complaint, the district shall complete its investigation and forward a copy or summary of the report and written notice to the complainant setting forth all of the following:

(1) The chief executive officer's or their designee's determination as to whether unlawful discrimination occurred with respect to each allegation in the complaint based on the preponderance of the evidence standard;

(2) In the event a discrimination allegation is substantiated, a description of actions taken, if any, to prevent similar acts of unlawful discrimination from occurring in the future;

(3) the proposed resolution of the complaint;

(4) the complainant's right to appeal to the district governing board and the Chancellor pursuant to sections 59338 and 59339; and

(5) in matters involving student sexual misconduct, the respondent's right to appeal to the district governing board any disciplinary sanction imposed upon the respondent.

(b) In any case involving employment discrimination, within ninety (90) days of receiving a complaint, the district shall complete its investigation and forward a copy or summary of the report, and written notice to the complainant setting forth all the following:

(1) The chief executive officer's or their designee's determination as to whether discrimination occurred with respect to each allegation in the complaint based on the preponderance of the evidence standard;

(2) if a discrimination allegation is substantiated, a description of actions taken, if any, to prevent similar acts of unlawful discrimination from occurring in the future;

(3) the proposed resolution of the complaint; and

(4) the complainant's right to appeal to the district governing board and to file a complaint with Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

(c) In any case involving unlawful discrimination, when a district provides the complainant with any information pursuant to this subdivision, the district shall also provide to the respondent the following:

(1) The chief executive officer's or their designee's determination as to whether unlawful discrimination occurred with respect to each allegation in the complaint based on the preponderance of the evidence standard;

(2) The proposed resolution of the complaint, including any disciplinary action against the respondent; and

(3) In matters involving misconduct governed by section 59337, subdivision (b), the respondent's right to appeal to the local governing board any disciplinary sanction imposed upon the respondent.

(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), in matters involving an academic employee placed on involuntary paid administrative leave, the district shall complete its investigation within 90 working days of the administrative leave commencing, unless the period of paid administrative leave is extended by agreement of the employee and employer for a period not exceeding 30 additional calendar days. The extension of time provisions of section 59342 shall not apply to investigations involving an academic employee placed on involuntary paid administrative leave.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270, 72011 and 87623, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-92; operative 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

3. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

7. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59339. Appeal to the Chancellor.

(a) In any case not involving employment discrimination, the complainant may file a written appeal with the Chancellor within thirty (30) days from the date of the district's notice of final decision. Such appeals shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of article 4 (commencing with section 59350) of this subchapter. The appeal must include copies of the complaint, the decision of the governing board, and the notice of final decision.

(b) In any case involving employment discrimination, the complainant may, before or after the final district decision is rendered, file a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).

(c) In any complaint dismissed pursuant to section 59332, a complainant may file a written appeal with the Chancellor within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice of dismissal.

(d) For any appeal under subdivision (a) or (c), the district shall provide all relevant, non-privileged documents upon request of the Chancellor.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Amendment of subsection (b), repealer of subsections (b)(1)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

6. New subsection (c), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d) filed 10-5-2022; operative 11-4-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 42).

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§ 59350. Chancellor's Review.

(a) The Chancellor's review on appeal is limited to the following issues:

(1) whether there was a procedural error in violation of this subchapter;

(2) whether there was a defect in the investigation;

(3) whether new evidence unavailable during the investigation despite the complainant's due diligence would substantially impact the outcome of the investigation;

(4) whether correct legal standards were applied; and

(5) whether the district's determination was an abuse of discretion.

(b) The Chancellor shall issue a determination within ninety (90) days of receiving the appeal and appellate file from the appropriate district. The Chancellor shall send the determination to both the complainant and the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and amendment of Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59351. New Issues Raised on Appeal.

If, upon review of the materials submitted by the complainant pursuant to section 59339(a), the Chancellor's Office finds that issues or facts not included in the complaint have been raised for the first time on appeal, the Chancellor's Office will provide the district a reasonable opportunity to respond to the new issues or facts raised by the complainant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Amendment filed 8-5-2008; operative 9-4-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2008, No. 34).

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§ 59352. Remand.

(a) The Chancellor may remand any matter to the originating district for any of the following reasons:

(1) to cure defects in the investigation or in procedural compliance;

(2) to consider new evidence not available during the investigation despite the complainant's due diligence that would substantially impact the outcome of the investigation; or

(3) to modify or reverse a decision of the local governing board based upon misapplication of an applicable legal standard or an abuse of discretion.

(b) If a matter is remanded to the district, the district shall take necessary action and issue a decision after remand within sixty (60) days.

(c) In any case not involving employment discrimination, the complainant may appeal the district's amended determination to the Chancellor within thirty (30) days pursuant to section 59339.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66250, 66251, 66252, 66270 and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

3. Repealer and new section filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59354. Informal Resolution.

During the course of the investigation, the Chancellor shall seek to informally resolve the alleged violation. Such resolution shall be set forth in a written conciliation agreement. A copy of the written agreement shall be sent to the complainant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59356. Formal Resolution. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.7, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

4. Repealer filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59358. Hearing.

If the Chancellor finds the district has violated the provisions of this subchapter, and if the district does not acquiesce in that finding, the Chancellor shall initiate the hearing process pursuant to chapter 5 (commencing with section 11500) of part 1, division 3, title 2 of the Government Code, to determine whether the violation did occur.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59360. Enforcement.

(a) Upon a determination that a district has violated the provisions of this subchapter, the Chancellor shall notify the district of the action he or she will take to effect compliance. The Chancellor may use any means authorized by law to effect compliance, including:

(1) Withhold all or part of the district's state support, including state general apportionment and/or growth funding;

(2) Make eligibility for future state support, including state general apportionment and/or growth funding, and/or eligibility for grants or contracts administered by the Chancellor's Office, conditional on compliance with specified conditions;

(3) Proceed in a court of competent jurisdiction for an appropriate order compelling compliance.

(b) No decision to curtail state funding to a district pursuant to this section shall be made until the Chancellor has determined that compliance cannot be secured by voluntary means.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135, 11136 and 11137, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a), (a)(2) and (b) and amendment of Note filed 2-7-2001; operative 3-9-2001. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2001, No. 6).

2. Amendment filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59362. Judicial Review.

A decision by the Chancellor pursuant to section 59360 is subject to judicial review by the district, as provided by section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66271.1, 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 66250 et seq. and 72011, Education Code; and Sections 11135 and 11136, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-20-2002; operative 4-19-2002. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 2002, No. 13).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020 and 87613, Education Code. Reference: Section 87613, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 6 (Sections 59380-59388, not consecutive) filed 6-1-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 23).

2. Repealer of Chapter 6 (Sections 59380-59388, not consecutive) filed 3-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 10).

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§ 59410. District Debt Collection Activities.

Any activity by a district to collect a debt from a student must commence with written notice to the student or former student that they have failed to pay a financial obligation due to the district. The governing board of a community college district may not withhold grades or transcripts from students or former students in an effort to collect a debt. All debt collection activities must promptly end when a student satisfactorily meets their financial obligations to the district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 1788.93, Civil Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. New subchapter 7.5 heading filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Repealer and new section filed 8-19-2020; operative 9-18-2020. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2020, No. 40).

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§ 59400. Required Instructional Materials.

(a) The governing board of a district may, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, require students to provide instructional materials required for a credit or noncredit course, provided that such materials are of continuing value to a student outside of the classroom setting, and provided that such materials are not solely or exclusively available from the district.

(b) Required instructional materials shall not include materials used or designed primarily for administrative purposes, class management, course management or supervision.

(c) Where instructional materials are available to a student temporarily through a license or access fee, the student shall be provided options at the time of purchase to maintain full access to the instructional materials for varying periods of time ranging from the length of the class up to at least two years. The terms of the license or access fee shall be provided to the student in a clear and understandable manner prior to purchase.

(d) Except as specifically authorized or required in the Education Code, the governing board of a community college district shall not require a student to pay a fee for any instructional materials required for a credit or noncredit course.

(e) The Chancellor's Office shall adopt guidelines for districts implementing this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76365, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76365, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 7 (sections 59400-59408, not consecutive) filed 5-16-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 20).

2. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

4. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 95, No. 29).

5. Amendment of subchapter heading and section filed 8-8-2012; operative 9-7-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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§ 59402. Definitions.

For the purposes of this subchapter the following definitions apply:

(a) “Required instructional materials” means any materials which a student must procure or possess as a condition of registration, enrollment or entry into a class; or any such material which the instructor determines is necessary to achieve the required objectives of a course.

(b) “Solely or exclusively available from the district” means that the instructional material is not available except through the district, or that the district requires that the instructional material be purchased or procured from it. A material shall not be considered to be solely or exclusively available from the district if it is provided to the student at the district's actual cost and:

(1) the instructional material is otherwise generally available, but is provided solely or exclusively by the district for health and safety reasons; or

(2) the instructional material is provided in lieu of other generally available but more expensive material which would otherwise be required.

(c) “Required instructional materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting” are materials which can be taken from the classroom setting, and which are not wholly consumed, used up, or rendered valueless as they are applied in achieving the required objectives of a course which are to be accomplished under the supervision of an instructor during the class.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76365, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76365, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of opening statement, subsections (a) and (c)-(c)(2) and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Amendment of first paragraph and new subsection (e) filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 8-8-2012; operative 9-7-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 7. Instructional Materials > § 59404. District Policies and Regulations for Instructional Materials.
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§ 59404. District Policies and Regulations for Instructional Materials.

(a) The governing board of a community college district which requires that students provide instructional materials for a course shall adopt policies or regulations, consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, which specify the conditions under which such materials will be required. These policies and regulations shall direct instructors to take reasonable steps to minimize the cost and ensure the necessity of instructional materials.

(b) The policies or regulations specified in subdivision (a) shall be published in each college catalog developed after the date of adoption.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76365, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76365, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Amendment filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 8-8-2012; operative 9-7-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 7. Instructional Materials > § 59406.5. Reports RE Instructional Materials Used.
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§ 59406.5. Reports Re Instructional Materials Used.

Each district board shall make reports, whenever required, directly to the Board of Governors or Chancellor's Office, concerning the instructional materials used in its colleges.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 7. Instructional Materials > § 59406. Report to Chancellor.
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§ 59406. Report to Chancellor.

The governing board of a community college district which prescribes required instructional materials for its courses shall respond to periodic surveys or inquiries of the Chancellor on the subject.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76365, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76365, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Amendment filed 8-8-2012; operative 9-7-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2012, No. 32). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 7. Instructional Materials > § 59408. Violations of Subchapter.
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§ 59408. Violations of Subchapter.

The governing board of a district which prescribes required instructional materials in violation of this subchapter shall be deemed to have established a student fee not expressly established by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76365, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 76365, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 9-6-94; operative 10-6-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 94, No. 38).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 29).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 3-15-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

5. Amendment filed 8-8-2012; operative 9-7-2012. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2012, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 8. District Reorganization > § 59420. Newly Formed District.
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§ 59420. Newly Formed District.

A community college district is a newly formed district up to the close of the fiscal year in which its formation became effective for all purposes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 8 and section filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 8. District Reorganization > § 59422. Use of Bond Proceeds.
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§ 59422. Use of Bond Proceeds.

When the territory of a district is reorganized, any funds derived from the sale of the bonds issued by the former district shall be used for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of college property only in the territory which comprised the former district or to discharge the bonded indebtedness of the former district, except that if the bonded indebtedness is assumed by the new district, the funds may be used in any area of the new district for the purposes for which the bonds were originally voted.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 53530 to section 59422 filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 8. District Reorganization > § 59424. Territory of District Becoming Part of Two or More Districts; Disposition of Records.
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§ 59424. Territory of District Becoming Part of Two or More Districts; Disposition of Records.

If all the territory of any reorganized district becomes part of two or more districts, and the inclusion in the two or more districts of the several portions of territory comprising the whole of the original district is effective for all purposes on the same date, the records of the original district shall be disposed of as follows:

(a) All records of the original district which are required by law to be kept on file shall be deposited with the governing board of the district which, after the reorganization has become effective for all purposes, has located within its boundaries the former office of the superintendent of the original district.

(b) Records of employees shall be transferred to the district thereafter employing the personnel or thereafter maintaining the last place of employment.

(c) Records of students shall be transferred to the district which, after the date on which the reorganization becomes effective for all purposes, maintains the college in which a student was last enrolled.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 53540 to section 59424 filed 5-15-93; operative 6-4-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 9. Nondiscrimination in Public Works Contracting in the California Community Colleges > § 59500. Scope of Subchapter.
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§ 59500. Scope of Subchapter.

(a) The Board of Governors confirms that contracting opportunities shall not be denied because of discrimination and encourage broad opportunities for the participation of business enterprises, including minority, women, and disabled veteran business enterprise participation in the award of district contracts consistent with this subchapter for contracts for construction, public works, professional services, materials, supplies, equipment, alteration, repair, or improvement. However, each district shall have flexibility to determine how to provide inclusive opportunities for any given contract.

(b) As part of their efforts to ensure nondiscrimination in their public works contracting programs, districts may collect data concerning the participation of contractors, including minority business enterprises, women business enterprises, and disabled veteran business enterprises in the award of district contracts to verify that artificial barriers to participation on the basis of race, gender, or disability do not exist.

(c) Nothing in this subchapter authorizes any district to discriminate in awarding contracts on the basis of any characteristic protected from discrimination under subchapter 5, commencing with section 59300.

(d) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to conflict with or be inconsistent with the provisions of article 1, section 31 of the California Constitution or to authorize conduct that is in conflict with or is inconsistent with such provisions.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New subchapter 9 and section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6). For prior history of former chapter 11 (sections 59500-59503), see Register 88, No. 16.

2. Editorial correction removing duplicative sections and amending History 1 (Register 98, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subchapter heading, section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 9. Nondiscrimination in Public Works Contracting in the California Community Colleges > § 59502. Definitions.
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§ 59502. Definitions.

The following definitions apply for purposes of data collection:

(a) “Certification” means a process to identify the status of minority, women, and disabled veteran business enterprises and of other contractors or potential contractors.

(b) “Contract” includes any agreement or joint development agreement to provide labor, services, material, supplies, or equipment in the performance of a public works contract, franchise, concession, or lease granted, let, or awarded for and on behalf of the district. The term “contract” does not include payments to utility companies or purchases, leases or services secured through other public agencies and corporations, the Department of General Services, or the federal government pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 20652 and 20653 and Education Code section 81653;

(c) “Contractor” means any person or persons, regardless of any characteristic protected from discrimination under subchapter 5, commencing with section 59300, whether or not a minority business enterprise, women business enterprise, or disabled veteran business enterprise, who enters into a contract with a district.

(d) “Disabled veteran business enterprise” means a business enterprise certified as a disabled veteran business enterprise by the Department of General Services' Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services pursuant to Military and Veterans Code, section 999, or a business enterprise that certifies that it has met such standards.

(e) “District” means any community college district, board of trustees or officer, employee, or agent of such a district or board empowered to enter into contracts on behalf of the district.

(f) “MBE/WBE/DVBE” means a minority business enterprise, a women business enterprise, and/or a disabled veteran business enterprise. Although a business enterprise may qualify under multiple categories, the entry shall be designated in one specific category for the purposes of these regulations.

(g) “Minority business enterprise” means a business concern that meets all of the following criteria:

(1) The business is an individual proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or joint venture at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority, or in the case of any business whose stock is publicly held, at least 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more minority.

(2) A business whose management and daily operations are controlled by one or more minority who own the business.

(3) A business concern with its home office located in the United States that is not a branch or subsidiary or a foreign corporation, firm, or other business.

(h) “Women business enterprise” means a business concern that meets all of the following criteria:

(1) The business is an individual proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or joint venture at least 51 percent owned by one or more women, or in the case of any business whose stock is publicly held, at least 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more women.

(2) A business whose management and daily operations are controlled by one of more women who own the business.

(3) A business concern with its home office located in the United States that is not a branch or subsidiary or a foreign corporation, firm, or other business.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59504. Efforts by Districts.

Each district shall undertake appropriate efforts to provide participation opportunities in district contracts without regard to race, gender or disability or other discriminatory bases defined in section 59300. Appropriate efforts may include vendor and service contractor orientation programs related to participating in district contracts or in understanding and complying with the provisions of this subchapter, developing a listing of MBE/WBE/DVBE and other persons or enterprises that are potentially available as contractors or suppliers, or such other activities that may assist interested parties in being considered for participation in district contracts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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§ 59505. Monitoring Participation.

Each district may maintain a certification process that allows it to assess the status of each of its contractors and the actual dollar amount attributable to MBE/WBE/DVBE participation and to non-MBE/WBE/DVBE enterprises in contracts described in this subchapter. Should the monitoring program indicate that disparities exist in the amount of dollars awarded through district contracts than would be expected in a contracting program that provides equal opportunity for participation, the district should assess the circumstances that may contribute to the disparity and implement methods that foster equal opportunity.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 9. Nondiscrimination in Public Works Contracting in the California Community Colleges > § 59506. Certification. [Repealed]
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§ 59506. Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 71028, Education Code. Reference: Section 71028, Education Code; Article 1.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Public Contract Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6).

2. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 9. Nondiscrimination in Public Works Contracting in the California Community Colleges > § 59508. Enforcement of Contracts and Severability Provision.
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§ 59508. Enforcement of Contracts and Severability Provision.

If any provision of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the subchapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this subchapter are severable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 11135 and 11139.8, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 9. Nondiscrimination in Public Works Contracting in the California Community Colleges > § 59509. Monitoring of Participation Goals. [Repealed]
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§ 59509. Monitoring of Participation Goals. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 71028, Education Code. Reference: Section 71028, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-29-93; operative 1-28-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only (Register 94, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-2-2005; operative 4-1-2005. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2005, No. 10).

3. Repealer filed 3-15-2006; operative 4-14-2006. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2006, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 10. Community College Property Direct Costs for Use > Article 1. Proportionate Direct Costs for Use of College Facilities and Grounds > § 59601. Definitions.
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§ 59601. Definitions.

(a) “Applicant” means the direct cost fee payer requesting use of college facilities or grounds (Education Code section 82537 et seq.).

(b) “Direct costs” are the estimated costs identified by a community college district as follows:

(1) “Capital direct costs” include the estimated costs for maintenance, repair, restoration, and refurbishment for use of the college facilities or grounds pursuant to Education Code section 82542.

(A) For purposes of estimating capital direct costs, “college facilities” shall be limited to nonclassroom space, but may apply to specialty teaching spaces, including, but not limited to, dance studios, music practice or performance spaces, and theaters.

(B) Capital direct costs shall not apply to classroom-based programs that operate after school hours, including, but not limited to, after school programs, tutoring programs, or child care programs.

1. A program is defined as classroom-based for purposes of this subdivision if participants spend at least 50 percent of operational hours in a classroom.

(C) Capital direct costs shall not apply to organizations retained by the college or community college district to provide instruction or instructional activities to students during school hours.

(2) “Operational direct costs” include the estimated costs of supplies, utilities, janitorial services, services of any other community college district employees and/or contracted workers, and salaries and benefits paid to community college district employees directly associated with the administration of the direct cost user fees to operate and maintain school facilities or grounds.

(c) The term “College grounds” shall include, but not be limited to, playing fields, athletic fields, track and field venues, tennis courts, and outdoor basketball courts.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code. Reference: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 10 (article 1), article 1 (sections 59601-59606) and section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36). Former subchapter 10, article 1 (sections 59601-59606) and section expired by their own terms 1-1-2020. See Register 2015, No. 51.

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§ 59602. Determining Proportionate Share.

Community college districts electing to charge applicants for all direct costs, or either capital direct costs or operational direct costs, shall do the following:

(a) Calculate the proportionate share, as a percent, that each college facility or grounds is available for use by applicants as follows:

(1) Estimate the total annual hours a college facility or grounds is expected to be used by applicants.

(2) Estimate the total annual hours a college facility or grounds is expected to be used by anyone, including applicants and the community college district.

(3) Divide the number of hours in subdivision (a)(1) by the number of hours in subdivision (a)(2).

(b) In the alternative, community college districts may elect to determine proportionate share by categorizing like college facilities or grounds (e.g., all football fields, all gymnasiums) and performing the same calculation as outlined in subdivisions (a)(1) through (a)(3).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code. Reference: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36). Former section 59602 expired by its own terms 1-1-2020. See Register 2015, No. 51.

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§ 59603. Determining Specific Allowable Capital Direct Costs.

Specific to each college facility and grounds (or like college facilities and grounds as described in section 59602(b)), the community college district shall quantify annual capital direct costs as follows:

(a) Determine the useful life in years from the initial date of occupancy or use.

(b) Estimate the expected cost to maintain, repair, restore, or refurbish the college facility or grounds at the end of its useful life. Substitute the estimated cost to replace a college facility or grounds when maintenance, repair, restoration or refurbishment would not be practicable or cost effective.

(c) Divide the cost in subdivision (b) over the number of years in subdivision (a) to reflect the annual cost.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code. Reference: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36). Former section 59603 expired by its own terms 1-1-2020. See Register 2015, No. 51.

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§ 59604. Determining Specific Allowable Operational Direct Costs.

Specific to each college facility and grounds (or like college facilities and grounds as described in section 59602(b)), the community college district shall quantify annual operational direct costs by estimating the following costs:

(a) The annual cost of salaries and benefits for all community college district employee labor or contracted services required to operate, clean, and maintain the school facility or grounds, which may include janitorial services, setup and teardown time, and security.

(b) The annual cost of supplies required to operate and maintain the college facility or grounds, including all community college district equipment used by applicants.

(c) The annual cost of utilities required to operate the college facility or grounds, including any community college district or applicant-provided equipment.

(d) The prorated annual salaries and benefits paid to community college district employees directly associated with the administration of direct cost user fees for time spent administering such fees authorized under this article.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code. Reference: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36). Former section 59604 expired by its own terms 1-1-2020. See Register 2015, No. 51.

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§ 59605. Establishing a Fee Schedule.

(a) When electing to charge fees pursuant to Education Code 82542, a community college district governing board shall adopt a fee schedule that includes the hourly fee for each specific school facility and grounds (or like college facilities and grounds as described in section 59602(b)), calculated as follows:

(1) If charging for capital direct costs only, multiply the capital direct costs quantified in section 59603(c) by the proportionate share as determined in section 59602(a)(3). Divide the product by the total number of hours of applicant use as set forth in section 59602(a)(1) to arrive at the hourly rate.

(2) If charging for operational costs only, add the operational costs identified in sections 59604(a) through (c) and multiply the sum by the proportionate share as determined in section 59602(a)(3). Divide the product by the total number of hours of applicant use as set forth in section 59602(a)(1) to arrive at an hourly rate. Add to this amount the hourly rate to administer direct cost user fees calculated by dividing the cost identified in section 59604(d) by the total number of hours of applicant use set forth in section 59602(a)(1).

(3) If charging for all direct costs, add the hourly rates calculated in subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2).

(b) A community college district governing board may elect to discount direct cost fees charged based on the type or category of applicant, including, but not limited to, those with tax-exempt status. All such discounts shall be contained in the adopted fee schedule.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code. Reference: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36). Former section 59605 expired by its own terms 1-1-2020. See Register 2015, No. 51.

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§ 59606. Expending Capital Fees.

Funds collected by a community college district as capital direct costs shall be deposited into a special fund that shall only be used for capital maintenance, repair, restoration, refurbishment, or replacement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code. Reference: Sections 82537 and 82542, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-25-2023; operative 8-24-2023. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2023, No. 36). Former section 59606 expired by its own terms 1-1-2020. See Register 2015, No. 51.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 6. California Community Colleges > Chapter 10. Community College Administration > Subchapter 11. Campus Climate and Public Safety > § 59700. Statement of Purpose.
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§ 59700. Statement of Purpose.

This subchapter is promulgated to establish standards for community college district governing boards to ensure the application of community and evidence-based policing models, and effective faculty, staff, and student participation in the governance of public safety services, including campus policing and security. Public safety services must adhere to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accessibility, and in particular advance access to education, educational equity, and opportunities for student success by creating safe, secure, peaceful, and inclusive campus environments in which all persons may fully develop their individual potential without fear or undue risk of physical or emotional harm.

The standards established by this subchapter shall apply to all public safety services and public safety personnel, whether provided by district employees, or by contract with private third parties or other public agencies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, article I, section 28; and Sections 66010.2, 66093, 66700, 67381, 67381.1, 72330, 72330.2, 72330.5 and 70901, Education Code.

History

1. New subchapter 11 (sections 59700-59704) and section filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44). For prior history of subchapter 11, sections 51820-51826, see Register 82, No. 31.

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§ 59701. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to this subchapter.

(a) “Campus” means locations on or near the campus of the community college and on or near other grounds or properties owned, operated, controlled, or administered by a community college district or by the state acting on behalf of a community college.

(b) “Campus police officer” means a sworn peace officer employed by a campus police department, or by a local law enforcement agency, to provide public safety services on a community college campus.

(c) “Campus security officer” means a person employed to provide security services as defined by Education Code section 72330.5, subdivision (c), on a community college campus.

(d) “Campus police department” means a police department operated by a community college district pursuant to Education Code section 72330.

(e) “Campus stakeholders” means students, faculty, classified staff, and administrators, including public safety personnel.

(f) “Commission” means the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.

(g) “Community policing” refers to a policing philosophy that involves three principal elements:

(1) collaborative partnerships between police and those they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust in police;

(2) organizational transformation to align management, structure, personnel, and data systems to support partnerships and proactive problem solving; and

(3) proactive engagement and systematic examination of problems to develop and evaluate effective responses.

(h) “Equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment.

(i) “Evidence-based policing” means an approach to the development of effective policing practices that involves ongoing evaluation of police agencies, units, and officers to connect the best available research to the implementation of public safety guidelines and practices to improve outcomes and to allow public safety agencies to move beyond reactive, response-driven approaches.

(j) “Sustained finding” means a final determination by an investigating agency, commission, board, hearing officer, or arbitrator following an investigation and opportunity for an administrative appeal pursuant to Government Code sections 3304 and 3304.5, or equivalent processes, that the actions of a peace officer were found to violate law or department policy.

(k) “Local law enforcement agency” means the city or county law enforcement agency with operational responsibility for police services in the community in which a campus is located.

(l) “Public safety personnel” means campus police and security officers, and other first responders, including mental health and social services workers, crisis counsellors, dispatchers, and others employed to provide related services on a community college district campus, including related support staff.

(m) “Public safety services” means law enforcement, security, emergency response, mental health, social services, crisis counselling, and other related services.

(n) “Underserved communities” refer to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, educational, social, and civic life, such as Black, Latino, and indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66093, 66700, 67381, 67381.1, 70901 and 72330, Education Code; and Section 832.8, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 59702. Campus Policing and Student Success.

District governing board policies related to campus public safety services must be aligned to the purposes of this subchapter. These policies shall include the elements described below.

(a) A requirement that campus police and security officers adhere to community policing principles and evidence-based policing practices.

(b) A “Public Safety Compact” developed with community college stakeholders, including campus police and security officers, that establishes the district's requirements for the delivery of public-safety related services on campus, including the respective roles and responsibilities of administrators, faculty, campus police and security officers, mental health and social services workers, crisis counselors, community non-profits, and other related service providers in responding to the public safety needs of the campus.

(c) A public safety advisory committee to make recommendations to the district governing board related to district policies governing campus public safety services.

(1) Advisory committee recommendations may relate to the following subject matter areas: budgets and fund allocations, governance, and public safety policies and practices related to body and dash cameras, classroom response practices, complaints, investigations, crisis response, detention, discipline, firearms, handcuffing, promotion, recruitment and hiring, restorative justice programs, retention, training, uniforms and attire, use of force, welfare checks, and other related subjects deemed appropriate by the governing board or the advisory committee.

(2) District policies must ensure the disclosure of information and documents relevant to the development of recommendations by district advisory committees. Advisory committee recommendations shall be provided to the district chief executive officer, and be reported to district governing boards at regularly-noticed meetings.

(3) Advisory committees shall be composed of campus stakeholder representatives, and districts shall engage in active efforts to recruit advisory committee members from historically underserved communities. The advisory committee function described in this section may be fulfilled by existing district consultation processes.

(d) A requirement that public safety personnel offer contact information to individuals who are stopped or otherwise subject to a police or security officer-initiated interaction, except where doing so would pose a safety risk; and

(e) To further the development of evidence-based practices, a process to encourage individuals who have interacted with campus public safety personnel to submit to the district a response related to the interaction. The process shall:

(1) solicit responses regarding the individual's perception of the interaction and district's public safety practices;

(2) provide to the advisory board described in subdivision (c), an aggregated summary or otherwise anonymized version of the responses received;

(3) allow for the anonymous submission of responses;

(4) prohibit any retaliation against a responder, including a prohibition against the use of a response in any disciplinary proceeding against the responder; and

(5) provide an accessible method for all individuals to provide responses.

(f) The process described in this subdivision (e) shall be separate from any disciplinary or personnel proceeding. It shall not be used in connection with any disciplinary proceeding against campus public safety personnel, including a peace officer disciplinary proceeding under Penal Code 832.5. Information, data, and records developed under this process shall not be maintained in any personnel file.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: California Constitution, article I, section 28; Sections 66010.2, 66093, 66700, 67381, 67381.1, 72330, 72330.2, 72330.5 and 70901, Education Code; and Sections 832.5 and 832.7, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 59703. Campus Police, Community Policing, and Evidence-Based Practices.

(a) Campus police departments, and any local law enforcement agency that contracts with a community college district, must participate in commission programs. Campus police officers must be certified by the commission.

(b) To support the development of community policing practices, district governing boards shall:

(1) require campus police and security officers to participate in regular training related to the conduct and methods of community policing, anti-bias, cultural responsibility, conflict avoidance, and de-escalation;

(2) provide campus police and security officers routine mental health services, and prompt referral to crisis counseling following any critical incident;

(3) require in the hiring, retention, and promotion of campus police and security officers a demonstrated commitment to policing with a “guardian” rather than a “warrior” mindset;

(4) prohibit district auxiliary organizations from purchasing military equipment, unless authorized by the district governing board following standards required by law for the purchase of equipment for police agencies made with public funds; and

(5) require campus police and security officers to attend and participate in campus activities not involving a “police response” or other formal public safety-related activities, such as participating in student events when invited, in town halls, convocations, and other similar events where informal or social interactions with other campus stakeholders is possible.

(c) To support the development of evidence-based practices, campus public safety services shall:

(1) record policing data metrics, including key performance indicators;

(2) track data related to traffic stops and other officer-initiated contacts; and

(3) conduct stakeholder climate surveys focused on campus public safety services.

(d) The Chancellor shall:

(1) Publish the scope of the data and metrics required by subdivision (c), and the timing and manner of their reporting;

(2) Share development in policing practices, including innovations in technology;

(3) Use the Chancellor's procurement authority to support the acquisition of equipment by districts to advance the purposes of this subchapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66093, 66700, 67381, 67381.1, 72330, 72330.2, 72330.5 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 1031, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 59704. Employment of Campus Public Safety Personnel.

(a) The employment of campus public safety personnel will be subject to the equal employment opportunity regulations of subchapter 1 (commencing with section 53000), of chapter 4, and the employee tenure and evaluation provisions of subchapter 7 (commencing with section 53601), of chapter 4.

(b) District recruiting materials must prominently indicate that applicants for a campus public safety personnel position will be required to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. The evaluation of public safety personnel during their term of employment shall include consideration of the employee's commitment to these principles and to their contributions to student success.

(c) Applicants who obtain a degree in modern policing from a California community college shall receive a hiring preference over other similarly-qualified applicants for a position as a campus police officer.

(d) Campus police and security officers shall receive community college-specific training as required by the law, and as made available by the Commission. Districts shall make any campus climate and public safety trainings or materials developed by the Chancellor's Office available to its public safety personnel.

(e) Districts shall not hire as a campus police officer an individual with any sustained finding related to moral turpitude, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, abuse of authority or power, excessive use of force, or other misconduct incompatible with the role of a campus police officer under the requirements of, and district policies described in, this subchapter. Districts shall review records related to the current or prior employment of campus police and security officers to the full extent authorized by law.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66093, 66700, 67381, 67381.1, 72330, 72330.2, 72330.5 and 70901, Education Code; and Section 13511.1, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-2022; operative 11-24-2022. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2022, No. 44).

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§ 70010. Application of Division.

This division applies to all institutions and persons subject to the provisions of the Act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94801, 94875 and 94877, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 70020. Principal Office of the Bureau.

The principal office of the Bureau is located at 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, California, 95834; and the mailing address is P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94875 and 94877, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of section heading, section Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of section heading, section Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 4-15-2014 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2014, No. 16).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-26-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 44).

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§ 70000. Definitions.

(a) “Academic Freedom” means the degree to which faculty at an institution are allowed latitude with respect to their discussions with students and the positions they take. Under such a policy, a faculty member can articulate or even advocate positions or concepts which may be controversial in nature without fear of retribution or reprisal.

(b) “Act” means The California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.

(c) “Cancellation,” as related to a student's enrollment, means the ending of a student's enrollment in an educational program before the completion of the cancellation period specified in sections 94919(d), 94920(b), or 94927 of the Code.

(d) “Cancellation Period” means the period from the signing of the enrollment agreement either through the student's attendance at the first class session, or the seventh business day after enrollment, whichever is later.

(e) “Chief academic officer” means the person primarily responsible for the administration of an institution's academic affairs including the supervision of faculty, development of educational programs and curricula, and implementation of the institution's mission, purposes and objectives.

(f) “Chief executive officer” means the person primarily responsible for the overall administration of an institution, including the supervision of the chief academic officer and the chief operating officer. The chief executive officer is often, but need not be, called the “president.”

(g) “Chief operating officer” means the person primarily responsible for the administration of an institution's business operation, including finances, management, personnel, and contracting for goods, services, or property.

(h) “Code” means the California Education Code.

(i) “Credential” means publicly demonstrated skills and experiences whose achievement has been recognized by an official credential or award given by a professional association. This recognition can also be achieved if there is a general acceptance and recognition of those credentials by members of the profession or industry in the field in which the person will teach.

(j) “Credit” means a measure of college or university level instruction that is evaluated by duly qualified faculty; it is also the same as “unit” or “unit of credit.”

(k) “Degree program” means an educational program leading to the award of an academic degree as defined in section 94830 of the Code.

(l) “Digital signature” means a signature made pursuant to Government Code section 16.5.

(m) “Duly qualified faculty” or “faculty member” means a person or people who satisfy the requirements of section 71720.

(n)(1) “Education offered for the purpose of personal entertainment, pleasure or enjoyment” means education offered for purposes of play, amusement or relaxation, including education offered for the purpose of teaching the fundamentals, skills or techniques of a hobby or activity. It does not include education that in any manner does or is any of the following:

(A) Assists a student to prepare for a test administered in conjunction with, or for admission to, any undergraduate or graduate educational program, including the TOEFL® brand test, however, “education offered for the purpose of personal entertainment, pleasure, or enjoyment” does include education that assists a student to prepare for a test designed to measure English language proficiency for placing a student within an Intensive English Program, which is a program where English as a second language is the main subject being taught.

(B) Is an educational service offered to lead to any employment in any occupation or job title.

(C) Is represented to enable a student to use already existing knowledge, training, or skills, other than language skills, in pursuit of an occupation or to develop new or enhance existing knowledge, training, or skills, other than language skills, in connection with any occupation or job title.

(2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) of this subsection, “Education offered for the purpose of personal entertainment, pleasure or enjoyment” includes education which facilitates the development of learning skills or language proficiency to assist a student to learn English as a second language, if the institution complies with all of the following requirements:

(A) Obtains and maintains compliance with mandatory accreditation with an accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education;

(B) Maintains a refund policy, which at minimum, is consistent with the mandates of the institution's United States Department of Education-recognized accrediting body;

(C) Is certified by the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP);

(D) Provides only English language instruction and/or other education offered for the purpose of personal entertainment, pleasure or enjoyment;

(E) Does not receive any state or federal student financial aid;

(F) Does not provide any financial aid to students;

(G) Does not provide any institutional loans to students;

(H) Does not facilitate or broker any private loans with third parties for students;

(I) Does not offer any degree-granting programs;

(J) Does not make any promises or representations that courses lead to employment; and

(K) Does not represent that the institution is approved by the Bureau.

(o) “Financial aid officer” means any person involved in administering the participation of the institution or any of its students in any federal or state student loan or grant program, including any person who assists students to apply for, disburses the proceeds of, or regularly explains student rights and obligations under, loans or grants subject to any federal or state program.

(p) “Full-time study” means the equivalent of, if measured in credit hours, 24 semester or trimester, or 36 quarter hours, or if measured in clock hours, 900 hours, to be completed within 30 weeks of instruction.

(q) “Innovative method of instruction” or “unique method of instruction” means a new method of instruction, not previously generally recognized by accredited and approved degree granting institutions, as a reasonable approach to teaching a specific curriculum.

(r) “Institution director” means the person who is responsible for administering the daily operations of the institution and has supervisorial authority over all other administrators and instructors.

(s) “Instructor” means a person who is responsible to conduct one or more classes or components of an institution's educational program.

(t) “Mission” means an institution's stated educational reasons to exist. A mission statement contains all of the following characteristics:

(1) The mission includes the institution's broad expectations concerning the education that students will receive, including the acquisition of the body of knowledge presented in the educational program, the development of intellectual, analytical, and critical abilities, and the fostering of values such as a commitment to pursue lifelong learning; and

(2) The mission relates to the educational expectations of the institution's students, faculty and community that the institution serves.

(u) “Objectives” are the goals and methods by which the institution fulfills its mission and transforms it into measurable student learning outcomes for each educational program.

(v) “Pre-accreditation” or “candidacy” as used in sections 94885.1 and 94885.5 of the Code means that an institution has submitted a completed application for initial accreditation with the required fee, which was accepted by the accreditor.

(w) “Prior experiential learning” or “college level learning experience” means learning of a postsecondary nature as documented learning from a related profession, college level equivalent tests, military training or other college level equivalent experience.

(x) “Pro Rata Refund” means a partial repayment of amounts paid by a student or third-party payer to an institution for an educational program, based on the completed proportion of the period of attendance.

(y) “Provisional approval” means approval of a degree program or the institution for no more than a five-year period while the owner of a Bureau-approved institution seeks to satisfy the requirement for institutional accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education pursuant to section 94885(b) of the Code.

(z) “Quarter” means at least 10 weeks of instruction or its equivalent as described in subdivision (aa)(2) of this section.

(aa) “Quarter unit” means either of the following:

(1) At least ten (10) hours of college or university level instruction during a quarter plus a reasonable period of time outside of instruction which an institution requires a student to devote to preparation for planned learning experiences, such as preparation for instruction, study of course material, or completion of educational projects; or

(2) Planned learning experiences equivalent to the learning and preparation described in paragraph (1) as determined by duly qualified faculty responsible for evaluating learning outcomes for the award of unit credits.

(ab) “Recreational Education” means education offered for the purpose of teaching the fundamentals, skills or techniques of sports or games.

(ac) “Refund” means a repayment of money owed to a student or third-party payer after the closure of the institution, or a student's cancellation, withdrawal, completion of either the period of attendance or educational program, or the discontinuation or cancellation of the educational program.

(ad) “Semester” means at least 15 weeks of instruction or its equivalent as described in subdivision (ae)(2) of this section.

(ae) “Semester unit” or “Semester Credit Hour” means either of the following:

(1) At least fifteen (15) hours of college or university level instruction during a semester plus a reasonable period of time outside of instruction which an institution requires a student to devote to preparation for planned learning experiences, such as preparation for instruction, study of course material, or completion of educational projects; or

(2) Planned learning experiences equivalent to the learning and preparation described in paragraph (1) as determined by duly qualified faculty responsible for evaluating learning outcomes for the award of unit credits.

(af) “Significant equipment” means equipment that is necessary for achieving the stated educational objectives.

(ag) “Tuition” means the cost for instruction normally charged on a per unit or per hour basis. It does not include itemized fees paid to the Bureau or the cost of textbooks, supplies, transportation, or equipment.

(ah) “Unit” or “unit of credit” means a measure of college or university level instruction that is evaluated by duly qualified faculty.

(ai) “Withdrawal” means the ending of a student's enrollment in an educational program after the completion of the cancellation period but prior to their completion of the program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94885 and 94885.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94818, 94919, 94920, 94830, 94844, 94874, 94885, 94885.5, 94923 and 94927, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. New subsections (f)-(f)(5) and amendment of Note filed 7-3-96 as an emergency; operative 7-3-96 (Register 96, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-30-96 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 97, No. 14).

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 7-3-96 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f); operative 12-31-96 (Register 97, No. 14).

6. New subsections (f)-(f)(5) and (g) and amendment of Note filed 4-4-97; operative 5-4-97 (Register 97, No. 14).

7. Amendment of chapter heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of chapter heading, section and Note refiled with addition amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

10. Editorial correction of subsection (k)(2)(A) (Register 2011, No. 27).

11. New subsections (s) and (u), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (v) and (y) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. New subsections (s) and (u), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (v) and amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (s), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

14. Amendment of subsections within subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 3-30-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 14). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

15. New subsection (j), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

16. New subsections (c)-(d), (x), (ac) and (ai), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsections (z) and (ae) and amendment of Note filed 11-18-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 47).

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§ 70030. Pending Applications; Fees.

An institution that had an application for an approval to operate pending on June 30, 2007, and is applying for an approval to operate pursuant to section 94809 of the Code may only satisfy the requirements of that section if, in addition to the submission of the previous application being deemed by the Bureau to satisfy any new requirements, or the submission of information that the Bureau requires to correct deficiencies or omissions, it submits the appropriate fee pursuant to section 94930.5(a) of the Code. An application fee that was remitted with a previous application and not returned by the Bureau can be applied toward payment of the appropriate fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94809 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. New article 2 heading and repealer and new section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. New article 2 heading and repealer and new section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 70040. Disclosures Regarding Prior Approvals and Pending Applications.

(a) Pursuant to section 94802(b) of the Code, an institution with an application to renew an approval to operate pending with the former Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education on June 30, 2007, shall, until the application is approved, include in its catalog and its enrollment agreement in at least the same size font as the majority of the information, and outlined with a bold line, the following statement:

	What You Should Know About Our State Re-Approval	
	Although this institution was approved to operate by the former Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, our pending application for re-approval to operate has not yet been reviewed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information, call the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at (916) 574-7720, or toll-free at (888) 370-7589, or visit its website at www.bppe.ca.gov.	

(b) Pursuant to section 94809 of the Code, an institution that did not have an approval to operate issued by the former Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education on or before June 30, 2007, shall, until an application for approval to operate is approved, include in its catalog and its enrollment agreement in at least the same size font as the majority of the information, and outlined with a bold line, the following statement:

	What You Should Know About Our Pending Application for State Approval	
	This institution's application for approval to operate has not yet been reviewed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information, call the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at (916) 574-7720, or toll-free at (888) 370-7589, or visit its website at www.bppe.ca.gov.	

An institution that has not filed an application for approval to operate may not state or imply that such an application has been filed with the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94809, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71105.5. Accreditation Plan Requirements for Degree-Granting Institutions.

(a) The owner of an unaccredited institution that was approved to offer a degree program on or before January 1, 2015, shall by July 1, 2015, submit to the Bureau a plan for achieving institutional accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of that accreditation covering the offering of at least one degree program.

(b) The plan shall include:

(1) Identification of the accrediting agency from which the institution will seek accreditation;

(2) Identification of the accrediting agency's eligibility requirements;

(3) Identification of the accrediting agency's minimum requirements for institutional accreditation covering at least one degree program offered by the institution with an outline of the process and timeline for complying, by July 1, 2017, with the accrediting agency's requirements for submission of a completed application for initial accreditation with the required fee; and

(4) An outline of the process and timeline whereby the institution will achieve full accreditation by July 1, 2020 including all of the following, if applicable:

(A) Attendance at the accrediting agency's required accreditation applicant workshop;

(B) Submission of financial statements as required by the accrediting agency;

(C) Submission of a self-evaluation report; and

(D) Hosting of a site visit by the accrediting agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94885.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885 and 94885.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).

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§ 71105. Application for Provisional Approval to Offer Degree Programs.

(a) For an application for approval to operate or a substantive change, the owner of an unaccredited institution also requesting provisional approval to offer a degree program shall submit to the Bureau, for its approval, a plan for achieving institutional accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of that accreditation covering the offering of at least one degree program.

(b) The plan shall include:

(1) Identification of the accrediting agency from which the institution will seek accreditation;

(2) Identification of the accrediting agency's eligibility requirements;

(3) Identification of the accrediting agency's minimum requirements for institutional accreditation covering at least one degree program offered by the institution with an outline of the process and timeline for complying within two years of provisional approval with the accrediting agency's requirements for submission of a completed application for initial accreditation with the required fee; and

(4) An outline of the process and timeline whereby the institution will achieve full accreditation within five years of provisional approval, including all of the following, if applicable:

(A) Attendance at the accrediting agency's required accreditation applicant workshop;

(B) Submission of financial statements as required by the accrediting agency;

(C) Submission of a self-evaluation report; and

(D) Hosting of a site visit by the accrediting agency.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885.5 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.5, 94886, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (b)(4), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

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§ 71110. Institution's Name, Address, Telephone Number of Primary Administrative Office.

An institution shall provide the following information on the Form Application 94886:

(a) The name, telephone number, fax number and website address of the institution.

(b) The address of the institution's primary administrative location in California identified by street address. The institution's primary administrative location in California shall be deemed the institution's principal place of business.

(c) The mailing address of the institution, identified either by street address or by post office box number.

(d) The street address of each campus and branch at which the educational programs will be offered, including the identification of the institution's main location and branch locations. If an institution is applying for a branch in conjunction with the main location, all required information must be provided for each location.

(e) The name, address, email address, fax number and phone number of an individual who will function as the institution's contact person for the purposes of the Form Application 94886.

(f) The social security number for individuals or federal employer identification number for each partnership who is identified in the Form Application 94886 pursuant to section 71130(a)(1).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 30, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Section 30, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71120. Form of Business Organization.

The institution shall specify the form of business organization of the institution (e.g., sole proprietorship, general or limited partnership, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, or Limited Liability Corporation). If the institution is incorporated, the institution shall also identify the state within which the institution is incorporated and the date of incorporation, and provide copies of the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94851, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71130. Institution Ownership and Control; Violations of Law.

(a)(1) The institution shall identify the name, address, email address, and telephone number of each person, as defined in section 94855 of the Code, who owns or controls 25% or more of the stock or an interest in the institution and, to the extent applicable, each general partner, officer, corporate director, member of the board of directors and any other person who exercises substantial control over the institution's management or policies. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person exercises “substantial control over the institution's management or policies” if the person has the authority to cause the institution to expend money or incur debt in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more in any year.

(2) For each address required, the institution shall provide a physical home address, and may request that the address, email address, and telephone number, of each person described in paragraph (1) be maintained as personal information.

(b) The institution shall describe the nature and percentage of the ownership interest and any other financial involvement in the institution of any person identified in subdivision (a) of this section.

(c) The institution shall provide a statement from any person identified in subdivision (a) of this section who --

(1) Was found in any judicial or administrative proceeding to have violated the Act or the law of any other state related to untrue or misleading advertising, the solicitation of prospective students for enrollment in an educational service, or the operation of a postsecondary school;

(2) Was denied any type of license on grounds set forth in Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code;

(3) Was adjudicated as responsible for the closure of an institution in which there were unpaid liabilities to the state or federal government or any uncompensated pecuniary losses suffered by students;

(4) Has stipulated to a judgment or administrative order or entered a consent decree involving any of the matters described in this section.

(5) Was convicted of any misdemeanor or felony as provided in Section 480(a)(1) of the Business and Professions Code;

(d) The institution shall furnish an explanation of any legal action pending against the institution or ownership or any of the institution's owners, officers, corporate directors, administrators, or instructors by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency involving alleged acts of fraud, dishonesty, financial mismanagement, unpaid liabilities to any governmental agency or claims for pecuniary loss suffered by any student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code; and Sections 30 and 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71135. Agent for Service of Process.

The institution shall include in its Form Application 94886 the name, physical address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address for the agent for service of process in California as required by section 94943.5 of the Code. The agent shall be at an address other than the address of the institution or any branch. The agent must confirm the information and acknowledge in writing that he or she is the designated agent for service of process. The information shall be kept current pursuant to section 74190.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887, 94888 and 94943.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71140. Organization and Management.

(a) The institution shall include in its Form Application 94886 an organization chart that shows the governance and administrative structure of the institution and the relationship between faculty and administrative positions.

(b) The institution shall provide a description of the job duties and responsibilities of each administrative and faculty position.

(c) The institution shall identify the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and chief academic officer and describe their education, experience, and qualifications to perform their duties and responsibilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71150. Governing Board.

If the institution has a governing board, the Form Application 94886 shall include the name, work address, email address, and telephone number of each member of the governing board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71160. Institution Representative.

The Form Application 94886 shall contain the name, work address, email address, fax number and telephone number of the person with whom the Bureau will correspond and conduct legal transactions on behalf of the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71170. Mission and Objectives. The institution shall describe in detail its mission and objectives.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71180. Exemplars of Student Agreements.

The institution shall include, with its Form Application 94886, exemplars of all student enrollment agreements and instruments of indebtedness.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887, 94888 and 94902, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71190. Financial Aid Policies, Practices and Disclosures.

If an institution receives financial aid because its students qualify for it under any state or federal financial aid program, the Form Application 94886 shall include a statement of its policies, practices, and disclosures regarding financial aid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887, 94888, 94909, 94911, 94919, 94920 and 94926, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71200. Advertising and Other Public Statements.

(a) The institution shall include in its Form Application 94886 copies of advertising and other statements disseminated to the public in any manner by the institution or its representatives that concern, describe, or represent each of the following:

(1) The institution.

(2) Each educational program offered by the institution.

(b) If advertising is broadcast by television or radio, the Form Application 94886 shall also include a copy of the script.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887, 94888 and 94897, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (b) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71220. Description of Educational Program.

For each educational program that the institution offers or proposes to offer, the Form Application 94886 shall contain a statement that the educational program meets the requirements of section 71710, as well as the following:

(a) A description of the educational program.

(b) A description of the equipment to be used during the educational program.

(c) A description of the number and qualifications of the faculty needed to teach the educational program.

(d) A projection, and the bases for the projection, of the number of students that the institution plans to enroll in the educational program during each of the three years following the date the Form Application 94886 was submitted.

(e) A description of the learning, skills, and other competencies to be acquired by students who complete the educational program.

(f) If licensure is a goal of an educational program, a copy of the approval from the appropriate licensing agency if required. A copy of the intent to approve conditioned solely upon institutional approval from the Bureau will also meet this requirement.

Upon request, the institution shall provide to the Bureau copies of the curriculum or syllabi required pursuant to section 71710.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94875, 94887, 94888, 94899, 94905 and 94909, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (f), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71230. Instruction in Languages Other Than English.

If the institution offers an educational program, or a portion of it, in a language other than English, the Form Application 94886 shall contain a description of all of the following for each educational program or portion thereof.

(a) The language in which each educational program will be offered.

(b) A statement that the institution has contracted with sufficient duly qualified faculty who will teach each language group of students.

(c) The language of the textbooks and other written materials to be used by each language group of students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (b) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71240. Financial Resources and Statements.

(a) The Form Application 94886 shall contain a statement that the institution has and can maintain the financial resources required pursuant to section 71745.

(b) The institution shall submit current, reviewed financial statements at the time it applies for approval to operate. Each set of financial statements shall comply with Section 74115 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887, 94888 and 94897, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71250. Faculty.

The Form Application 94886 shall include a statement that the institution has contracted with sufficient duly qualified faculty members who meet the qualifications of section 71720.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71260. Facilities and Equipment.

(a) For each program offered, the Form Application 94886 shall contain a description of the facilities and the equipment which is available for use by students at the main, branch, and satellite locations of the institution.

(b) For facilities that are leased or rented, the Form Application 94886 shall contain the name and address of the lessor or landlord, together with a copy of any use, lease, or rental agreements for the facilities.

(c) The description of the physical facilities shall include building diagrams or campus maps to assist the Bureau in locating these facilities. The diagrams or maps shall identify the location of classrooms, laboratories, workshops, and libraries.

(d) The description shall include specifications of significant equipment that demonstrate that the equipment meets the standards prescribed by the Code and this chapter and is sufficient to enable students to achieve the educational objectives of each education program.

(e) For each item of significant equipment, the description shall indicate whether the equipment is owned, leased, rented, or licensed for short- or long-term, or owned by another and loaned to be used without charge.

(f) The Form Application 94886 shall contain a list of all permits, certifications, or other evidence of inspections or authorizations to operate required by the jurisdictions within which the institution operates that the institution has obtained, and/or an explanation as to why those permits, certifications, or inspections have not yet been obtained.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71270. Libraries and Other Learning Resources.

The Form Application 94886 shall include a description of library holdings, services, and other learning resources, including policies and procedures for supplying them to students who do not receive classroom instruction. The description need not consist of a list of each holding. The description shall include an explanation of how the library and other learning resources are sufficient to support the instructional needs of students and, if no facilities exist at the institution, how and when students may obtain access to a library and other learning resources as required by the curriculum.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71280. Student Services -- Job Placement Assistance.

If an institution represents to the public, in any manner, that it offers job placement assistance, the Form Application 94886 shall include a description of the job placement assistance that it provides.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71290. Copy of Catalog.

The Form Application 94886 shall include a copy of the institution's catalog, in published or proposed-to-be-published form. The catalog shall meet the requirements of the Act and of section 71810.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887, 94888, 94902, 94908, 94909 and 94911, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71300. Graduation or Completion Documents.

The institution shall submit a copy of the document that is awarded to a graduating student upon successful completion of each educational program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71310. Recordkeeping; Custodian of Records.

(a) The Form Application 94886 shall contain a description of how records required by Article 9 of the Act or this chapter are or will be organized and maintained, the types of documents contained in student files, how the records are stored, and whether academic and financial records are maintained in separate files. The description shall include a statement of the institution's procedures for security and safekeeping of records.

(b) The description shall include the name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the custodian of records, and the physical addresses and telephone numbers of the offices or buildings where the records will be maintained.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887, 94888, 94900 and 94900.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (b) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71320. Self-Monitoring Procedures.

The Form Application 94886 shall contain a description of the procedures used by the institution to assure that it is maintained and operated in compliance with the Act and this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 94, No. 16.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 94, No. 16.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71330. Operational Plan. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94311.4 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) and (c) and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71340. Additional Information.

(a) The institution shall include in the Form Application 94886 any material facts, which have not otherwise been disclosed in the Form Application 94886 that without inclusion would cause the information in the Form Application 94866 to be false, misleading or imcomplete or that might reasonably affect the Bureau's decision to grant an approval to operate. In this context, a fact would be “material” if it would alter the Bureau's determination concerning the institution's ability to comply with any applicable provisions of the Act.

(b) The institution may also include in the Form Application 94886 any other facts which the institution would like the Bureau to consider in deciding whether to grant an approval to operate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 1. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Non-Accredited Institutions > § 71350. Unavailable Information. [Repealed]
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§ 71350. Unavailable Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2010, No. 34).

6. Editorial correction of Histories (Register 2010, No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 1. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Non-Accredited Institutions > § 71360. Approval for a Particular Educational Program or Degree Title. [Repealed]
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§ 71360. Approval for a Particular Educational Program or Degree Title. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 1. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Non-Accredited Institutions > § 71370. Certification of Compliance. [Repealed]
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§ 71370. Certification of Compliance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94310, 94312, 94321 and 94330, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312, 94321 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2010, No. 34).

6. Editorial correction of Histories (Register 2010, No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 1. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Non-Accredited Institutions > § 71100. Application Form.
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§ 71100. Application Form.

(a) An applicant seeking approval to operate pursuant to Section 94886 of the Code, other than Approval to Operate by Accreditation pursuant to Section 94890(a)(1) of the Code, shall complete the “Application for Approval to Operate for an Institution Not Accredited,” Form Application 94886 (rev. 8/24), which is hereby incorporated by reference. An applicant seeking approval to operate by accreditation pursuant to Section 94890(a)(1) of the Code shall comply with section 71390.

(b) An applicant shall submit the completed form, the information or documentation required by this Article, the appropriate application fee as provided in Section 94930.5(a)(1) of the Code, and any appropriate annual fee as required by Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this Division, to the Bureau.

(c) An application that fails to contain all of the information required by this article shall render it incomplete.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94886, 94887, 94888, 94890 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Renumbering and amendment of former article 2 heading to article 1 (sections 71100-71380) and amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Renumbering and amendment of former article 2 heading to article 1 (sections 71100-71380) and amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 1. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Non-Accredited Institutions > § 71210. Instruction and Degrees Offered.
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§ 71210. Instruction and Degrees Offered.

(a) The institution shall identify and describe the educational program it offers, or proposes to offer. If the educational program is a degree program, the institution shall identify the full title which it will place on each degree awarded.

(b) In addition to the general title, such as “Bachelor of Arts” or “Master of Science,” each degree title shall include the name of a specific major field of learning involved.

(c) In addition, the institution shall list the following for each educational program offered:

(1) The admissions requirements, including minimum levels of prior education, preparation, skills, or training;

(2) If applicable, information regarding any ability-to-benefit examination required by the institution. For the purposes of this section an “ability-to-benefit examination” means an independently administered examination from the list of examinations prescribed by the United States Department of Education pursuant to Section 484(d) of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070a et seq.) as it is, from time to time, amended, that is designed to help identify students who possess the basic skills necessary to succeed in a post-secondary education program, but who lack a high school diploma;

(3) The types and amount of general education required;

(4) The title of the educational programs and other components of instruction offered, including a description of the level of the courses (e.g., below college level, undergraduate level, graduate level);

(5) The method of instruction;

(6) The graduation requirements; and

(7) Whether the educational program is designed to fit or prepare students for employment in any occupation. If so, the Form Application 94886 shall identify each occupation and job title to which the institution represents the educational program will lead.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887, 94888, 94909 and 94910, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsections (c)(1)-(2) and amendment of Note filed 1-27-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 4).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 1. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Non-Accredited Institutions > § 71380. Signatures and Certification.
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§ 71380. Signatures and Certification.

(a) The Form Application 94886 shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated, and each fact stated therein and each attachment thereto shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) By each owner of the institution, or each partner in a partnership, or

(2) If the institution is incorporated, by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(3) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(b) The declaration shall be in the following form:

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct.

			
	(Date)		(Signature)”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Section 2015.5, Code of Civil Procedure; and Section 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(3) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 2. Application for Approval to Operate and Offer Educational Programs for Accredited Institutions > § 71390. Application Form.
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§ 71390. Application Form.

(a) An applicant seeking approval to operate by means of its accreditation pursuant to Section 94890(a)(1) of the Code shall complete an application with the requirements of this section.

(b) An applicant shall submit to the Bureau the form required by subdivision (a) of this section, a certified copy of its current verification of accreditation granted by its accrediting agency, and the appropriate application fee, as provided in Section 94930.5(a)(3) of the Code.

(c) The application for Approval to Operate for an Accredited Institution shall include the following:

(1) The name, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, website address and institution or school code of the institution.

(2) The name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the institution contact person for the purposes of this application.

(3) The name, title and address of each person, as defined in section 94855 of the Code, who owns or controls 25% or more of the stock or an interest in the institution. The name, title and address of each general partner, officer, corporate director, member of the board of directors, and any other person who exercises substantial control over the institution's management or policies. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person exercises “substantial control over the institution's management or policies” if the person has the authority to cause the institution to expend money or incur debt in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more in any year.

(A) For each address required, the institution shall provide a physical home address, and may request that the address, email address, and telephone number, of each person described in paragraph (3) be maintained as personal information.

(B) The federal employer identification number for partnerships or the social security number for individual owners identified in the application pursuant to section 71130(a)(1).

(d) The application shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated, and each fact stated therein and each attachment thereto shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) Signatories:

(A) Each owner of the institution, or each partner in a partnership, or

(B) If the institution is incorporated, the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(C) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(2) The declaration shall be in the following form:

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct.

			
	(Date)		(Signature)”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Section 94890, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (section 71390) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 2 (section 71390) and section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. Amendment of subsections (a), (d), and (d)(1)(A)-(C) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 3.5. Registration or RE-Registration of Out-of-State Institutions > § 71399. Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessments and Disclosures.
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§ 71399. Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessments and Disclosures.

(a) For its California students, an out-of-state institution shall collect and submit Student Tuition Recovery Fund assessments per section 76120 according to the process and schedule set forth in section 76130, and shall keep related records as required by section 76140.

(b) Prior to enrollment, an out-of-state institution shall provide to a prospective student, either in writing or electronically, a school catalog and an enrollment agreement that contain the Student Tuition Recovery Fund disclosure statements required in section 76215.

(c) The enrollment agreement shall contain a statement that the Student Tuition Recovery Fund fee is non-refundable.

(d) At least 30 days prior to closing, an out-of-state institution shall notify its California students that will not be provided complete education services or the educational program, information regarding the Student Tuition Recovery Fund and the Bureau's physical and Internet addresses, as provided in section 76240(b)(2).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94801.5 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94801.5, 94850.5, 94930.5, 94923, 94924, 94909(a)(14) and 94911(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-3-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 27).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 3.5. Registration or RE-Registration of Out-of-State Institutions > § 71396. Application Form; Immediate STRF Compliance.
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§ 71396. Application Form; Immediate STRF Compliance.

(a) An applicant seeking to operate an out-of-state private postsecondary institution, as defined in Section 94850.5 of the Code, that is required to register with the Bureau pursuant to Section 94801.5 of the Code, shall complete the Bureau's Application for Registration or Re-Registration of Out-of-State Institutions [Form Application 94801.5 (rev. 8/24)], which is hereby incorporated by reference. An applicant shall submit to the Bureau the completed form, the information and documentation required by Section 94801.5 of the Code, and the registration fee as provided in Section 94930.5 of the Code.

(b) An application that does not contain all the information required by this section or as applicable, section 71398, shall render it incomplete, and the applicant will not be eligible for registration or re-registration.

(c) Effective July 1, 2017, even if the out-of-state institution's application for registration is pending with the Bureau, the institution shall immediately comply with the requirements of the Student Tuition Recovery Fund established in the Code (commencing with Section 94923) and regulations adopted by the Bureau related to the fund for its California students. These requirements include the collection and submission of assessments and related record-keeping as required by sections 76120, 76130, and 76140, and providing student disclosures in the school catalog and enrollment agreement as required by sections 76215 and 71800(e)(11) and prior to closing as required by section 76240(b)(2).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94801.5 and 94877, Education Code. References: Sections 94801.5, 94850.5, 94909(a)(14), 94911(b), 94923, 94924 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3.5 (section 71396) and section filed 5-30-2017 as an emergency; operative 5-30-2017 (Register 2017, No. 22). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-27-2017 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 3.5 (section 71396) and section refiled 11-21-2017 as an emergency; operative 11-27-2017 (Register 2017, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-26-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New article 3.5 (section 71396) and section refiled 2-26-2018 as an emergency; operative 2-27-2018 (Register 2018, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-29-2018 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-26-2018 order, including amendment of article heading, section heading, section and Note, transmitted to OAL 5-21-2018 and filed 7-3-2018; amendments effective 7-3-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 27).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 2-10-2023; operative 2-10-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 6).

6. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 3.5. Registration or RE-Registration of Out-of-State Institutions > § 71397. Processing of Completed Applications; Appeal of Denials, Conditional Registration and Grounds for Revocation.
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§ 71397. Processing of Completed Applications; Appeal of Denials, Conditional Registration and Grounds for Revocation.

(a) Pursuant to the requirements of section 94801.5 of the Code and this Article, the Bureau will either approve, condition registration upon meeting specified conditions or restrictions (“conditional registration”), or deny an application for registration approval to any applicant.

(1) Conditional registration shall be issued to those institutions which answer “yes” to any question in sections 7 or 9 of the Form Application 94801.5 referenced in section 71396 and for whom the Bureau determines that an unconditional registration is not in the public interest based on the criteria set forth in this section. For the purposes of this section, “action” shall include enforcement actions by state or federal authorities, civil actions, adverse action by an accreditor, borrower defense claim, or any other action as specified or disclosed in section 9 of Form Application 94801.5 referenced in section 71396. In determining if an unconditional registration is not in the public interest, the Bureau shall consider the following:

(A) Nature and severity of the act(s), demonstrated in the action under consideration.

(B) Actual or potential harm to any consumer, student or the general public.

(C) Prior record of any actions.

(D) Number and/or variety of current actions.

(E) Any explanation of the facts and circumstances surrounding the action(s) and any remediation efforts the institution undertook as a result of the action.

(F) In the case of any action involving a criminal conviction, compliance with terms of sentence and/or court ordered probation.

(G) Overall criminal record disclosed to the Bureau, if any.

(H) Time passed since the action(s) or offense(s) occurred.

(I) Whether or not the applicant cooperated with the Bureau's investigation, other law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and/or the injured parties.

(J) Recognition by the applicant of its wrongdoing and demonstration of corrective action to prevent recurrence.

(2) Conditions placed upon the approval of an application include increased or more frequent reporting requirements on a regular basis or as requested by the Bureau, and limitations on enrollment of Californians in some or all programs.

(3) A denial shall be issued if the Bureau determines there is a substantial risk of harm posed to California residents by the institution if it were permitted to enroll California residents based on the criteria enumerated in subdivision (a)(1) or on the applicant's failure to comply with any requirements set forth in this Article or Section 94801.5 of the Code.

(4) An institution shall be registered in accordance with Section 94801.5 of the Code if it:

(A) meets all requirements of this Article and Section 94801.5 of the Code, and

(B) there are no grounds for denial as set forth in this section.

(5) Any registration subject to this section shall be made effective by the Bureau upon the applicant's meeting the requirements specified in subdivision (a)(4).

(b)(1) An applicant denied a registration or re-registration under this Article or issued a conditional registration shall be given written notice of the Bureau's decision to deny or condition registration, the reasons for the decision and the right to request an informal conference in accordance with this section.

(2) If a conditional registration is issued, the written notice shall also specify the restrictions or conditions placed on the institution's registration, and the factual basis for the restrictions or conditions.

(3) Failure to comply with any restriction or condition placed on a registration by the Bureau is grounds for revocation of the registration. Any institution determined to be in noncompliance with any restriction or condition of a conditional registration shall receive written notice of the Bureau's decision to revoke the registration, the reasons for the decision and the right to request an informal conference in accordance with this section. The written notice shall also contain a written finding that there is a substantial risk of harm posed to California residents by the institution continuing to enroll California residents and the reasons for that finding using the criteria set forth in subdivision (a)(1).

(c) The applicant may reapply if denied or may, within 30 days of service of the decision to deny, revoke or issue conditional registration, submit a written request to the Bureau for an informal conference with the Bureau Chief or his or her designee. Failure to request an informal conference within 30 days from service of the denial, revocation or conditional registration waives the right to the informal conference.

(d) The Bureau Chief, or his or her designee, shall within 30 days from the Bureau's receipt of a written request for an informal conference, hold an informal conference with the applicant or out-of-state registered institution. The Bureau Chief, for good cause such as scheduling conflicts or medical emergencies, may extend the 30-day period. The informal conference may be by telephone.

(e) Prior to or at the informal conference, the applicant or out-of-state registered institution may submit to the Bureau Chief, or his or her designee, declarations or documents pertinent to the application for registration or re-registration, which shall be duly considered along with any other relevant documentation.

(f) Following the informal conference, the Bureau Chief, or his or her designee, will affirm, modify, or reverse the denial, revocation, or issuance of a conditional registration. A written order affirming, modifying, or reversing the denial, revocation or conditional registration decision shall be served on the applicant within 30 days from the informal conference, unless extended for good cause, including allowing the applicant or out-of-state registered institution to submit, and the Bureau to consider, additional documentation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94801.5 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94801.5, 94850.5 and 94930.5, Education Code; Section 480.2, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-3-2018; operative 7-3-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 27).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-10-2023; operative 2-10-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 6).

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§ 71398. Re-Registration.

(a) Unless re-registered, a registration shall expire at 12:00a.m. on the day immediately following the last day of the out-of-state private postsecondary institution's registration as granted pursuant to section 94801.5 of the Code and this Article.

(b) An out-of-state institution seeking to renew its registration pursuant to section 94801.5 of the Code shall complete and submit to the Bureau a new “Application for Registration or Re-Registration of Out-of-State Institution” [Form Application 94801.5 (rev. 8/22)], which is hereby incorporated by reference. An applicant shall submit to the Bureau the completed form, the information and documentation required by Section 94801.5 of the Code, and the registration fee as provided in Section 94930.5 of the Code.

(c) If the Bureau receives a complete re-registration application prior to the expiration of the registration, which consists of the completed form, the information and documentation required by Section 94801.5 of the Code, and the registration fee as provided in Section 94930.5 of the Code, and the out-of-state institution has complied with the Student Tuition Recovery Fund requirements of the Code and this Division, the out-of-state institution shall be deemed re-registered, pending the granting or denial of the application for re-registration by the Bureau pursuant to section 71397 of this Division. Upon the Bureau's granting of the re-registration application, the effective date of the re-registration shall be the date the Bureau received the complete re-registration application.

(d) Failure of an out-of-state institution to make the required payments of the assessments to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund as required by section 76130 shall render the institution ineligible for a re-registration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94801.5 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94801.5, 94850.5 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-3-2018; operative 7-3-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 27).

2. New subsection (c) filed 3-19-2019; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 12).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-10-2023; operative 2-10-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 6).

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§ 71395. Application; Fees.

(a) In order to obtain verification from the Bureau that it is exempt pursuant to Section 94874 of the Code, an institution must complete an application with the requirements of this section.

(b) The application for verification of exemption shall include all of the following:

(1) The name, telephone number of the institution, and its website address;

(2) The physical address of the institution's primary administrative location in California;

(3) The mailing address of the institution;

(4) The name, address, email address, and telephone number of an individual who will function as the institution's contact person for the purposes of the application;

(5) Identification of the type of exemption or exemptions for which the institution believes it qualifies;

(6) If an institution is claiming an exemption under section 94874(b), 94874(e), 94874(h) and 94874(j) of the Code, identify the form of business organization of the institution (i.e., sole proprietorship, general or limited partnership, for-profit corporation or nonprofit corporation, or nonprofit religious corporation) and provide documentation verifying the form of business organization. If the institution is incorporated, the institution shall also identify the state within which the institution is incorporated and the date of incorporation;

(7) If an institution is claiming an exemption under section 94874(d)(2), 94874(g), 94874(h), 94874(i), or 94874(j) of the Code, a letter from that entity indicating the validity of the accreditation or approval, and the name and contact information for a representative of that entity;

(8) If an institution is claiming an exemption under section 94874(a), 94874(b), 94874(d)(1), 94874(d)(2), 94874(e), 94874(g), for each educational program offered or proposed to be offered by the institution, the following information:

(A) The title and description of the educational program;

(B) The full title and description of any diploma, certificate, degree or other similar title awarded to students who complete the program; and

(9) The total institutional charges for the educational program, and whether or not the institution is approved to offer federal financial assistance if applying for an exemption under Section 94874(f) of the Code; and

(10) Admission criteria if applying for an exemption under section 94874(b) of the Code.

(11) In addition to other requirements of this section, institutions claiming exemption under section 94874(e) of the Code shall provide verification of operation as a nonprofit religious corporation pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 9110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code.

(12) In addition to other requirements of this section, institutions claiming exemption under section 94874(h) shall provide verification of operation under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and verification that the organization exclusively provides workforce development or rehabilitation services.

(13) In addition to other requirements of this section, institutions claiming exemption under section 94874(j) shall provide documentation of:

(A) operation in California for a minimum of 25 years; and

(B) a statement that the institution has never filed for bankruptcy; and

(C) the cohort default rate on guaranteed student loans for the most recent three years; and

(D) cancellation and refund policies; and

(E) copies of the most recent composite scores of equity, primary reserve, and net income ratios as submitted to the United Stated Department of Education; and

(F) the most recent IRS Form 990.

(14) A statement that the applicant understands that a verification of exemption obtained from the Bureau is not an Approval to Operate issued pursuant to section 94886 or 94890 of the Code, and that the institution is prohibited from advertising, claiming, or implying that it has been approved to operate by the Bureau, unless it has been issued such an approval; and

(15) Any material facts as defined by section 71340(a) of this Chapter.

(c) The application shall be signed and dated, and each fact stated therein and each attachment thereto shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) Signatories to sign with original or digital signature:

(A) Each owner of the institution, or each partner in a partnership, or

(B) If the institution is incorporated, the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(C) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(2) The declaration shall be in the following form:

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct.

			
	(Date)		(Signature)”

(d) Each signatory to the application shall provide his or her name, title, ownership interest, and address.

(e) An applicant shall submit to the Bureau the completed form required by subdivision (a) of this section, and a fee provided in section 74004.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94874 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94874 and 94874.7, of the Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (section 71395) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 3 (section 71395) and section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)(1)-(c)(1)(C) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(7) and Note filed 10-21-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 43).

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§ 71400.5. Denial of an Application.

(a) The inclusion of false or misleading information, or the intentional or negligent omission of pertinent information on any application may result in the denial of the application or a delay in processing, and may be grounds for action pursuant to Article 18 of the Act.

(b) In addition to denying an application pursuant to section 94887 of the Code, the Bureau may deny any application based on any act that constitutes grounds for the denial of a license under Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code, incorporated herein by reference.

(c) The proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Section 480, Business & Professions Code; and Sections 94887, 94888 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of Note, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71400. Processing of Completed Applications.

(a) Action by the Bureau shall not commence until a completed Form Application 94886 for approval to operate, or for verification of exemption, has been submitted to the Bureau for its review.

(b) Within 30 days after receipt of a Form Application 94886 for approval to operate as required by Article 1, or for verification of exemption, the Bureau shall notify the institution in writing that the application is complete and has been accepted for filing or that the application is not complete. If the application is not complete, the Bureau shall specify in the notice what additional information or documents are needed from the institution in order for the application to be deemed complete.

(c) The Bureau shall consider an application to be complete if it appears that the institution has submitted all of the information, documents, and fees required by the Act and by Article 2 of this chapter. This includes any additional documents the Bureau may request to determine if the institution's proposed implementation meets the minimum operating standards of section 94885 of the Code.

(d) Pursuant to section 94887 of the Code, the Bureau will either grant or deny an application.

(1) When specific minor deficiencies are identified during processing but the institution is substantially in compliance with the requirements of the Code and this Division, a conditional authorization to operate may be granted for a period not to exceed six (6) months, to permit the institution to correct those deficiencies identified. If those deficiencies are not corrected after the first period of conditional approval, or the condition upon which an approval may be granted is not satisfied, the conditional authorization to operate may be extended for a period not to exceed six (6) months if the program demonstrates to the Bureau a good faith effort and ability to correct the deficiencies. A conditional authorization to operate shall expire at the end of its stated period and the application shall be deemed denied, unless the deficiencies are removed prior to its expiration and an approval to operate has been granted before that date.

(2) For an applicant that seeks to offer degree programs only, the Bureau will grant a provisional approval to operate the institution if the application demonstrates, in addition to all other requirements for approval to operate, that the institution meets the requirements of section 94885.5 of the Code, and the plan is approved pursuant to section 71105.

(3) For an applicant that seeks to offer both degree and non-degree programs, in addition to any action taken by the Bureau pursuant to this section in granting an approval to operate an institution and any non-degree programs, the Bureau may grant a provisional approval to offer no more than two degree programs if the application demonstrates that the institution meets the requirements of section 94885.5 of the Code, and the plan is approved pursuant to section 71105, in addition to all other requirements for approval to operate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.5, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (c) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Renumbering and amendment of former article 3 heading to article 4 (sections 71400-71405) and amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Renumbering and amendment of former article 3 heading to article 4 (sections 71400-71405) and amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (c), redesignation and amendment of a portion of subsection (d) as new subsection (d)(1), new subsections (d)(2)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Amendment of subsection (c), redesignation and amendment of a portion of subsection (d) as new subsection (d)(1), new subsections (d)(2)-(3) and amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).

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§ 71401. Abandonment of Application.

An application shall be deemed abandoned and the fee forfeited when the application has not been completed by the applicant in accordance with the Act and this chapter within one year after the date that the application was initially received by the Bureau, or the date that the Bureau notified the applicant that it was incomplete, whichever is later. If an application has been abandoned, the applicant shall submit a new application and fee in order to seek an approval to operate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94888 and 94930, Education Code. Reference: Section 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71405. Change in Circumstance Affecting Application Information.

(a) If, after the submission of an application but prior to the Bureau's decision to approve or deny an approval to operate, there is any material change in circumstances affecting any information contained in the application or submitted by the institution in support of the application, the institution shall immediately inform the Bureau in writing.

(b) For the purposes of this section, a change in circumstance is “material” if, without the inclusion of the new or different information into the application, the information contained in or the supporting documentation to the application would be false, misleading, or incomplete.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (b) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71410. Automatic Suspension of Approval or Provisional Approval to Operate.

(a) Pursuant to sections 94885.1 and 94885.5 of the Code, and in addition to any other actions allowed, the Bureau Chief, or his or her designee, may issue a written order automatically suspending the approval to operate or the provisional approval to operate to an institution that fails to meet the requirements of either section 94885.1 or 94885.5 of the Code, or section 71105 or 71105.5. Notice of such order may be given personally, by telephone, email, fax, or mail, and shall inform the person approved to operate of the automatic suspension and its effective date, and the manner in which the person may request an opportunity to be heard before the Director, or his or her designee.

(b) Within 30 days of the effective date of the automatic suspension, the person approved or provisionally approved to operate the institution may request an opportunity to be heard before the Director, or his or her designee. Within 30 days from the timely receipt of a written request for an opportunity to be heard, the Director, or his or her designee, shall hear the appeal by holding an informal office conference with the person approved or provisionally approved to operate the institution or an authorized representative. Upon request and approval by the Director, or his or her designee, the person approved or provisionally approved to operate the institution or representative may participate in the office conference by telephone. The 30-day period for hearing the appeal may be extended by the Director, or his or her designee, at the request of the institution or the Bureau for good cause.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885.1 and 94885.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.1 and 94885.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2010, No. 47.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2010, No. 47.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of section heading and subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

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§ 71415. Length of Approval to Operate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71420. Applications from Institutions Operating on December 31, 1990. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 3.5 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 3.5 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71450. Empaneling of Visiting Committees; Reports.

(a) An institution shall be required to undergo an onsite review by a visiting committee in order to evaluate its Form Application 94886 for an approval to operate if and when the Director determines that such evaluation is necessary to assist in a qualitative review of the institution or any of its programs.

(b) If a visiting committee is empaneled for the purpose of evaluating a Form Application 94886 for an approval to operate, the following shall apply:

(1) The visiting committee shall be appointed by the Director; and

(2) The visiting committee shall include educators or instructors trained in the subject matter of educational programs offered by the institution, and any other person with expertise in the standards listed in Section 94885 of the Code. The Director shall appoint a chair of the visiting committee. In addition, the Director may empanel a special committee consisting of one or more technically qualified people to assist the visiting committee in the evaluation of the application and the institution.

(c) The Director shall select a member of the Bureau's staff to serve as the visiting committee's liaison. The staff member shall prepare, with the cooperation of the visiting committee's members, the visiting committee's evaluation report and recommendations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94882, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Renumbering of former article 4 heading to article 5 (sections 71450-71470) and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Renumbering of former article 4 heading to article 5 (sections 71450-71470) and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71455. Challenge to the Visiting Committee.

(a) The institution being evaluated shall be notified of the identity of the members of the visiting committee at least 30 days before the visit. The notice shall also include a description of the institution's right to object to a committee member and the procedure for objection as provided in this section.

(b) If the institution objects to the inclusion of any person in the visiting committee, the institution may file a written objection with the Director at least 14 days before the visiting committee is originally scheduled to conduct its onsite inspection.

(c) An institution has a right to seek the disqualification of a visiting committee member before the occurrence of the onsite inspection on any of the following grounds:

(1) The committee member has inadequate academic or experiential qualification.

(2) The committee member or his or her family has a financial interest in, or is employed by, a competing institution which offers or proposes to offer any of the educational programs offered or proposed to be offered by the applicant institution.

(3) The committee member is biased. In order to establish that a committee member is biased, the institution must document in writing that the member is predisposed to give an unfavorable recommendation.

(d) An institution seeking to disqualify a visiting committee member shall submit copies of all evidence and argument on which it relies when the written objection is filed.

(e) All evidence and argument shall be considered by the Director. The Director shall make the final decision on the composition of the visiting committee before the onsite inspection occurs. There shall be no oral hearing or review of this decision.

(f) If an institution has grounds under subdivision (c) to object to the empaneling of a committee member before the occurrence of the onsite inspection and fails to timely object, the institution permanently waives the right to challenge the visiting committee's composition or report on those grounds.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Section 94882, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (f), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71460. Duties of the Visiting Committee.

(a) The visiting committee shall conduct a comprehensive, qualitative onsite inspection and review of all aspects of the institution's operations to evaluate the institution's efforts to implement its mission and objectives and to determine whether the institution complies with the applicable requirements of the Act and this Division.

(b) The visiting committee's inspection and review may include the examination of documents and records, the inspection of facilities and equipment, the auditing of classes, and the interview of current or former owners, directors, officers, administrators, faculty, and students.

(c) The visiting committee shall cooperate with the Bureau staff liaison in the preparation of a written evaluation report as described in Section 71450(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94887 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Section 94882, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71465. Visiting Committee Report.

(a) The visiting committee report shall contain all of the following:

(1) The committee's findings regarding the institution's compliance with the Act and this Division, and facts supporting those findings;

(2) The committee's assessment of the institution's ability to meet the stated objectives of each educational program offered by the institution, including deficiencies, and facts supporting the assessment;

(3) The committee's assessment of the institution's ability, as a whole, to implement its mission, and facts supporting the assessment; and

(4) The committee's recommendations for action on the application.

(b) The institution shall have an opportunity to review the visiting committee report and respond to the Bureau within fifteen (15) days of the institution's receipt of such report as to errors of fact or erroneous findings based on errors of fact. The Bureau will review the visiting committee's report, and, along with the entire application, will consider the report and recommendations, and the institution's response, if any, before taking action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Section 94882, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71470. Institution Cooperation with Visiting Committee.

(a) The institution shall make available for inspection by the visiting committee all records which the visiting committee reasonably deems necessary or appropriate to inspect to determine whether the institution meets the standards of the Act and this Division.

(b) The institution shall facilitate the visiting committee's onsite inspection including the inspection of records, inspection of facilities and equipment, observation of class sessions, or interviews with officers, administrators, faculty, or students.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Section 94882, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71471. Visiting Committees; Unaccredited Degree-Granting Institutions.

(a) The Bureau shall empanel a visiting committee to assess an unaccredited degree-granting institution's progress toward successfully achieving its accreditation plan submitted in accordance with either section 71105 or 71105.5.

(b) Upon notification of a visiting committee review pursuant to this section, an institution may challenge the committee by following the procedures in section 71455.

(c) The visiting committee shall review the institution's plan and initial documentation.

(d) The committee may request an update of the documentation submitted with the initial accreditation plan. The committee may, in its discretion, schedule a site visit.

(e) The Bureau's visiting committee shall prepare a report upon conclusion of the committee's work that shall include the following:

(1) The committee's findings regarding the institution's progress toward accreditation;

(2) The committee's assessment of the institution's ability to meet its stated accreditation goals in the time allotted;

(3) Suggested corrections for the institution to achieve accreditation; and

(4) The committee's recommendations on any action the Bureau should take.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885.1, 94885.5 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94882, 94885, 94885.1 and 94885.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).

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§ 71485. Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessments and Annual Fees as Condition of Renewal.

Failure of an institution to have made current payments of the assessments to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund as required by chapter 7 of this Division, and annual fees as required by chapter 5 of this Division shall render the institution ineligible for renewal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94890 and 94891, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94889, 94890, 94891 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71490. Emerging Fields of Study. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Editorial correction of article heading (Register 97, No. 46).

8. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71495. Innovative or Unique Methods of Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71475. Renewal of an Approval to Operate for a Non-Accredited Institution; Cancellation of an Approval to Operate.

(a) Unless renewed, an approval to operate shall expire at 12 midnight on the last day of the institution's term of approval to operate as granted pursuant to section 94802 or section 94889 of the Code.

(b) An institution seeking to renew its Approval to Operate pursuant to section 94891 of the Code shall, prior to its expiration, complete and submit to the Bureau an application with the requirements of this section.

(c) The application for renewal of approval to operate and offer educational programs for non-accredited institutions shall include all of the following:

(1) The name, institution/school code and website address of the institution.

(2) The physical address of the institution's primary administrative location in California.

(3) The mailing address, identified either by physical address or by post office box number, telephone number and fax number of the institution.

(4) The physical address, phone number and fax number of each campus and branch at which the educational programs will be offered, including the identification of the institution's main location and branch locations.

(5) The name, address, email address, telephone number, and fax number of an individual who will function as the institution's contact person for the purposes of the application.

(6) The form of business organization of the institution (e.g., sole proprietorship, general or limited partnership, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, or Limited Liability Corporation). If the institution is incorporated, the institution shall also identify the state within which the institution is incorporated and the date of incorporation, and provide copies of the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(7) The name, title, address, email address, telephone number, nature of interest and percentage of ownership of each person, as defined in section 94855 of the Code, who owns or controls 25% or more of the stock or an interest in the institution and, to the extent applicable, each general partner, officer, corporate director, member of the board of directors, and any other person who exercises substantial control over the institution's management or policies. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person exercises “substantial control over the institution's management or policies” if the person has the authority to cause the institution to expend money or incur debt in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more in any year.

(A) For each address required, the institution shall provide a physical home address, and may request that the address, email address, and telephone number, of each person described in paragraph (7) be maintained as personal information.

(B) The federal employer identification number for partnerships or the social security number for individual owners identified in the application pursuant to section 71130(a)(1).

(d) In addition to the form required in (b), the institution shall submit all information required by section 71100(b), and the appropriate renewal fee as provided in Sections 94930.5(b)(1) and 94930.5(b)(2) of the Code, as applicable, to the Bureau. Except for the financial statements required by subdivision (e) of this section and the statement required in subdivision (f) of this section, if the information required in order to renew its approval to operate is substantially similar to the information submitted by the institution in its last renewal application, or initial application if it is the first renewal, the institution may state that there are no substantial changes.

(e) The institution shall submit at the time it applies for renewal current financial statements that meet the requirements of section 74115 as follows: (1) for an institution with annual gross revenues of $500,000 and over, statements shall be audited; (2) for an institution with annual gross revenues less than $500,000, statements shall be reviewed.

(f) The renewal application shall include a statement from any person identified in subdivision (h)(1) of this section who --

(1) Was found in any judicial or administrative proceeding to have violated the Act or the law of any other state related to untrue or misleading advertising, the solicitation of prospective students for enrollment in an educational service, or the operation of a postsecondary school;

(2) Was denied any type of license on grounds set forth in Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code;

(3) Was adjudicated as responsible for the closure of an institution in which there were unpaid liabilities to the state or federal government or any uncompensated pecuniary losses suffered by students;

(4) Has stipulated to a judgment or administrative order or entered a consent decree involving any of the matters described in this section.

(5) Was convicted of any misdemeanor or felony as provided in Section 480(a)(1) of the Business and Professions Code;

(g) The institution shall furnish in the application an explanation of any legal action pending against the institution or ownership or any of the institution's owners, officers, corporate directors, administrators, or instructors by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency involving alleged acts of fraud, dishonesty, financial mismanagement, unpaid liabilities to any governmental agency or claims for pecuniary loss suffered by any student.

(h) The institution shall include in its application the name, title, physical address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address for the agent for service of process in California as required by section 94943.5 of the Code. The agent shall be at an address other than the address of the institution or any branch. The agent must confirm the information and acknowledge in writing that he or she is the designated agent for service of process. The information shall be kept current pursuant to section 74190.

(i) The institution shall include in its application an organization chart that shows the governance and administrative structure of the institution and the relationship between faculty and administrative positions. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission of an organizational chart, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(j) The institution shall provide in the application a description of the job duties and responsibilities of each administrative and faculty position. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(k) The institution shall identify in the application the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and chief academic officer and describe their education, experience, and qualifications to perform their duties and responsibilities. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(l) If the institution has a governing board, the application shall include the name, work address, email address, and telephone number of each member of the governing board. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(m) The application shall contain the name, work address, email address, fax number and telephone number of the person with whom the Bureau will correspond and conduct legal transactions on behalf of the institution. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(n) The institution shall describe in the application, in detail its mission and objectives. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(o) The institution shall include, with its application, exemplars of all student enrollment agreements and instruments of indebtedness.

(p) If an institution receives financial aid because its students qualify for it under any state or federal financial aid program, the application shall include a statement of its policies, practices, and disclosures regarding financial aid. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(q) The institution shall include in its application copies of advertising and other statements disseminated to the public in any manner by the institution or its representatives that concern, describe, or represent each of the following:

(1) The institution.

(2) Each educational program offered by the institution.

(3) If advertising is broadcast by television or radio, the application shall also include a copy of the script.

(r) The institution shall identify and describe, in the application, the educational program it offers, or proposes to offer. If the educational program is a degree program, the institution shall identify the full title which it will place on each degree awarded. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(s) The application shall include, in addition to the general title, such as “Bachelor of Arts” or “Master of Science”, the name of a specific major field of learning involved. If there have been no substantive changes since the last submission, the institution may so state and is not required to submit documentation.

(t) In addition, the institution shall list in the application, the following for each educational program offered unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(1) The admissions requirements, including minimum levels of prior education, preparation, or training;

(2) If applicable, information regarding any ability-to-benefit examination required by the institution. For the purposes of this section an “ability-to-benefit examination” means an independently administered examination from the list of examinations prescribed by the United States Department of Education pursuant to Section 484(d) of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070a et seq.) as it is, from time to time, amended, that is designed to help identify students who possess the basic skills necessary to succeed in a post-secondary education program, but who lack a high school diploma;

(3) The types and amount of general education required;

(4) The title of the educational programs and other components of instruction offered, including a description of the level of the courses (e.g., below college level, undergraduate level, graduate level);

(5) The mode of instruction;

(6) The graduation requirements.

(7) Whether the educational program is designed to fit or prepare students for employment in any occupation. If so, the application shall identify each occupation and job title to which the institution represents the educational program will lead.

(u) For each educational program that the institution offers or proposes to offer, the application shall contain a statement that the educational program meets the requirements of section 71710, as well as the following unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation:

(1) A description of the educational program.

(2) A description of the equipment to be used during the educational program.

(3) A description of the number and qualifications of the faculty needed to teach the educational program.

(4) A projection, and the bases for the projection, of the number of students that the institution plans to enroll in the educational program during each of the three years following the date the application was submitted.

(5) A description of the learning, skills, and other competencies to be acquired by students who complete the educational program.

(6) If licensure is a goal of an educational program, a copy of the approval from the appropriate licensing agency. A copy of the intent to approve conditioned solely upon institutional approval from the Bureau will also meet this requirement.

(7) Upon request, the institution shall provide to the Bureau copies of the curriculum or syllabi required pursuant to section 71710.

(v) If the institution offers an educational program, or a portion of it, in a language other than English, the application shall contain a description of all of the following for each educational program or portion thereof unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(1) The language in which each educational program will be offered.

(2) A statement that the institution has contracted with sufficient duly qualified faculty who will teach each language group of students.

(3) The language of the textbooks and other written materials to be used by each language group of students.

(w)(1) The application shall contain a statement that the institution has and can maintain the financial resources required pursuant to section 71745.

(2) The institution shall submit current, audited financial statements at the time it applies for approval to operate. Each set of financial statements shall comply with Section 74115 of this chapter.

(x) The application shall include a statement that the institution has contracted with sufficient duly qualified faculty members who meet the qualifications of section 71720 unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(y)(1) For each program offered, the application shall contain a description of the facilities and the equipment which is available for use by students at the main, branch, and satellite locations of the institution unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(2) For facilities that are leased or rented, the application shall contain the name and address of the lessor or landlord, together with a copy of any use, lease, or rental agreements for the facilities unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(3) The application shall include, in addition to the description of the physical facilities, building diagrams or campus maps to assist the Bureau in locating these facilities. The diagrams or maps shall identify the location of classrooms, laboratories, workshops, and libraries unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(4) The description in the application shall include specifications of significant equipment that demonstrate that the equipment meets the standards prescribed by the Code and this chapter and is sufficient to enable students to achieve the educational objectives of each education program unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(5) For each item of significant equipment, the description in the application shall indicate whether the equipment is owned, leased, rented, or licensed for short- or long-term, or owned by another and loaned to be used without charge unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(6) The application shall contain a list of all permits, certifications, or other evidence of inspections or authorizations to operate required by the jurisdictions within which the institution operates that the institution has obtained, and/or an explanation as to why those permits, certifications, or inspections have not yet been obtained unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(z) The application shall include a description of library holdings, services, and other learning resources, including policies and procedures for supplying them to students who do not receive classroom instruction. The description need not consist of a list of each holding. The description shall include an explanation of how the library and other learning resources are sufficient to support the instructional needs of students and, if no facilities exist at the institution, how and when students may obtain access to a library and other learning resources as required by the curriculum unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(aa) If an institution represents to the public, in any manner, that it offers job placement assistance, the application shall include a description of the job placement assistance that it provides unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(bb) The application shall include a copy of the institution's catalog, in published or proposed-to-be-published form. The catalog shall meet the requirements of the Act and of section 71810.

(cc) The institution shall submit with the application, a copy of the document that is awarded to a graduating student upon successful completion of each educational program unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(dd)(1) The application shall contain a description of how records required by Article 9 of the Act or this chapter are or will be organized and maintained, the types of documents contained in student files, how the records are stored, and whether academic and financial records are maintained in separate files. The description shall include a statement of the institution's procedures for security and safekeeping of records unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(2) The description in the application shall include the name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the custodian of records, and the physical addresses and telephone numbers of the offices or buildings where the records will be maintained unless there have been no substantive changes since the last submission. If there have been no substantive changes made the institution may so state and is not required to provide documentation.

(ee) The application shall contain a description of the procedures used by the institution to assure that it is maintained and operated in compliance with the Act and this Division.

(ff)(1) The institution shall include in the application any material facts as defined by section 71340, which have not otherwise been disclosed in the application that might reasonably affect the Bureau's decision to grant an approval to operate. In this context, a fact would be “material” if it would change the Bureau's decision concerning the institution's ability to comply with any applicable provisions of the Act.

(2) The institution may also include in the application any other facts which the institution would like the Bureau to consider in deciding whether to grant an approval to operate.

(3) For the purposes of this section, a fact is “material” if, without its inclusion into the application, the information contained in the application would be false, misleading, or incomplete.

(gg) The institution demonstrates its continued capacity to meet the minimum operating standards by submitting the renewal application signed and dated, and each fact stated therein and each attachment thereto declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) Signatories shall sign with original or digital signatures:

(A) Each owner of the institution, or each partner in a partnership, or

(B) If the institution is incorporated, by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(C) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(2) The declaration shall be in the following form:

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct.

			
	(Date)		(Signature)”

(hh) Provided that a complete renewal application under CCR section 71475 is received by the Bureau on or before 30 calendar days after the expiration of the approval, a valid approval to operate shall continue until the Bureau has acted upon the renewal application. If a complete renewal application under CCR section 71475 is not received by the Bureau on or before 30 calendar days after expiration of the approval to operate, the institution's approval to operate shall terminate by operation of law on the 31st calendar day after the expiration of the approval to operate. An institution continuing to operate more than 30 calendar days beyond expiration will be subject to citation for operating without approval.

(ii) An incomplete application filed under this section will render the institution ineligible for renewal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94891, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94889, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2010, No. 6).

6. New article 6 (sections 71475-71485) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. New article 6 (sections 71475-71485) and section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Editorial correction of Histories (Register 2010, No. 34).

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsections (c)(4), (e), (ff)(1) and (hh), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

10. Amendment of subsection (t)(2) filed 1-27-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 4).

11. Amendment of subsections (b) and (gg)(1)-(gg)(1)(C) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

12. Repealer of subsections (hh)-(jj), new subsection (hh), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 5-20-2025; operative 7-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 21).

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§ 71480. Renewal of an Approval to Operate for an Accredited Institution.

(a) Unless renewed, an approval to operate shall expire at 12 midnight on the last day of the institution's term of approval as granted pursuant to section 94890(b) of the Code.

(b) An institution seeking to renew its Approval to Operate pursuant to section 94890 of the Code shall complete and submit to the Bureau an application with the requirements of this section.

(c) The application for renewal of an approval to operate for an accredited institution shall include all of the following:

(1) The name, institution/school code and website address of the institution.

(2) The mailing address, identified either by physical address or by post office box number, telephone number and fax number of the institution.

(3) The name, address, email address, telephone number and fax number of an individual who will function as the institution's contact person for the purposes of the application.

(4) The name, title and address of each person, as defined in section 94855 of the Code, who owns or controls 25% or more of the stock or an interest in the institution and, to the extent applicable, each general partner, officer, corporate director, member of the board of directors, and any other person who exercises substantial control over the institution's management or policies. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person exercises “substantial control over the institution's management or policies: if the person has th authority to cause the institution to expend money or incur debt in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more in any year.

(A) For each address required, the institution shall provide a physical home address, and may request that the address, email address, and telephone number, of each person described in paragraph (4) be maintained as personal information.

(B) The federal employer identification number for partnerships or the social security number for individual owners identified in the application.

(d) In addition to the form required in (b), the institution shall submit the appropriate renewal fee as provided in Section 94930.5(b)(3) of the Code to the Bureau, and verification that its accreditation has been renewed by its accreditation agency.

(e) The institution demonstrates its continued capacity to meet the minimum operating standards by submitting the application signed and dated, and each fact stated therein and each attachment thereto declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) Signatories shall sign with original or digital signatures:

(A) Each owner of the institution, or each partner in a partnership, or

(B) If the institution is incorporated, the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(C) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(2) The declaration shall be in the following form:

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct.

			
	(Date)		(Signature)”

(3) The application will include the date signed, the name and title of each signor of the application.

(f) Provided that a complete renewal application under CCR section 71480 is received by the Bureau on or before 30 calendar days after the expiration of the approval, a valid approval to operate shall continue until the Bureau has acted upon the renewal application. If a complete renewal application under CCR section 71480 is not received by the Bureau on or before 30 calendar days after expiration of the approval to operate, the institution's approval to operate shall terminate by operation of law on the 31st calendar day after the expiration of the approval to operate. An institution continuing to operate more than 30 calendar days beyond expiration will be subject to citation for operating without approval.

(g) An incomplete application filed under this section will render the institution ineligible for renewal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94890 and 94891, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94889, 94890 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsections (a), (d) and (f), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. Amendment of subsections (b) and (e)(1)-(e)(1)(C) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

5. Repealer of subsections (f)-(h), new subsection (h), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 5-20-2025; operative 7-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 21).

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§ 71500. Application to Change Location.

(a) An institution seeking a change of location as defined in Section 94823.5 of the Code shall complete a form with the requirements of this section to obtain prior authorization. The form shall be submitted at least 60 calendar days prior to the proposed date of the change in location unless an unforeseen and unavoidable circumstance outside the control of the institution requires an earlier change; in which case it shall be submitted no later than 30 calendar days following the change in location. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

It shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated, and each fact stated therein, and each attachment thereto shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) By each owner of the institution or each partner in a partnership, or

(2) If the institution is incorporated by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(3) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(b) The application shall establish that the institution can meet the minimum operating standards contained in Chapter 3, and shall include:

(1) The name, school code, current and proposed addresses, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution;

(2) A description of the proposed physical facilities, including building diagarams or campus maps. The diagram or maps shall identify at a minimum, the locations of classrooms, laboratories, workshops and libraries;

(3) A description of any equipment to be used at the proposed facilities that is different from the equipment used at the present facility;

(4) The date on which the institution intends to offer instruction at the new location;

(5) The distance between the approved location and the proposed new location;

(6) The reason for the move;

(7) A description of the actions taken to notify students, if any, pursuant to section 94898(d)(1) of the Code, and whether the institution has offered a full refund to students pursuant to section 94898(d)(3) of the Code; and

(8) The name, address, email address, telephone and fax numbers for the institution's contact person for the purpose of this application.

(c) The Bureau may deem the actions that the institution takes to notify students of the proposed change of location to be sufficient notice for purposes of section 94898(d)(2).

(d) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Change of Location form, by providing the information required in sections (b)(1), (b)(8) of this section and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

The application for change of location for an institution approved by means of accreditation shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated and each attachment thereto shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) By each owner of the institution or each partner in a partnership, or

(2) If the institution is incorporated by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(3) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94823.5, 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896, 94898(d) and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsections (a) and (d) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Renumbering and amendment of former article 6 heading to article 7 (sections 71500-71655) and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Renumbering of former article 6 heading to article 7 (sections 71500-71655) and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsections (b)(2), (d) and (d)(1), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (a)(1)-(3), amendment of subsection (d)(1) and new subsections (d)(2)-(3) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71505. Contents of Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I70661CA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:45:41.652123+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71505. Contents of Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with new subsection (c) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71510. Notice to Students of Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I706A62634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:45:45.129624+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71510. Notice to Students of Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71515. Council Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I706FB9934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:45:48.482491+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71515. Council Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71520. Emergency Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I707537D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:45:52.135170+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71520. Emergency Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71555. Contents of the Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I70831A834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:46:00.499939+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71555. Contents of the Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71560. Processing of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I708787524C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:46:05.698538+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71560. Processing of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments of subsections (b) and (c) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71565. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I708C42434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:46:11.918905+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71565. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of section heading and subsection (c) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71605. Contents of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7098C5644C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:46:19.679584+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71605. Contents of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of opening paragraph 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71610. Processing of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I709D0B234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:46:23.716509+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71610. Processing of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71615. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I70A102C44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:46:27.447333+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71615. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71655. Time for Filing an Application for a Substantive Change; Processing of an Application for a Substantive Change; Denials.
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§ 71655. Time for Filing an Application for a Substantive Change; Processing of an Application for a Substantive Change; Denials.

(a) An institution that made a substantive change as defined in section 94894 of the Code between July 1, 2007, and December 31, 2009, may continue to operate, but shall comply with, and is subject to, the Code and this Division, and shall submit an application for a substantive change to an approval to operate to the Bureau pursuant to this article within six months of that application becoming available.

(b) An incomplete application filed under this Article will render it ineligible for processing, or subject to denial.

(c) The inclusion of false or misleading information, or the intentional or negligent omission of pertinent information, on any application may result in a denial of the application or a delay in processing, and may be grounds for action pursuant to Article 18 of the Act.

(d) In addition to the grounds stated in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section, the Bureau may deny an application on the following grounds:

(1) failure to establish that the proposed change will meet the institutional operating standards set forth in Chapter 3 of this Division; or

(2) any act or failure to act that would constitute grounds for revocation.

(e) An applicant denied an approval for a substantive change to its approval to operate under this Article, may reapply or may request an informal hearing before the Director.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94821, 94822, 94823, 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code; Section 11445.20, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer and new section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer and new section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of section heading, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71660. Notification of Non-Substantive Changes.
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§ 71660. Notification of Non-Substantive Changes.

An institution shall notify the Bureau of a non-substantive change including: change of location of less than 10 miles; addition of a program related to the approved programs offered by the institution; addition of a new branch five miles or less from the main or branch campus; addition of a satellite; and change of mailing address. All such notifications shall be made within 30 days of the change and sent to the Bureau, in writing, to the address listed in section 70020.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94823.5, 94893, 94894, 94895 and 94896, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2010; operative 11-18-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71550. Application for Addition of Separate Branch.
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§ 71550. Application for Addition of Separate Branch.

(a) An institution seeking to add a separate branch pursuant to section 94894(h) shall complete an application with the requirements of this section to obtain prior authorization. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(a)(2) of the Code.

It shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated, and each fact stated therein, and each attachment thereto, shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) By each owner of the institution or each partner in a partnership, or

(2) If the institution is incorporated by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(3) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(b) For an institution approved under section 94885 of the code, the application shall establish that the institution, including the separate branch, can meet the minimum operating standards contained in Chapter 3, and shall include:

(1) The name, school code, telephone and fax numbers, and address of the institution;

(2) The address of the proposed separate branch;

(3) The reasons for establishing a separate branch, and how the proposed branch helps to further the institution's mission and objectives;

(4) When the institution proposes to open the branch;

(5) The projected number of students that the proposed branch will serve, and the basis for that projection;

(6) The impact of the branch on the financial resources of the institution, including the institution's ability to comply with section 71745;

(7) A description of the proposed branch's educational programs;

(8) A description of the facility and equipment as provided in Section 71260;

(9) A description of the differences between the programs that the institution offers at the main location and the programs the institution proposes to offer at the branch location, including admissions standards, degree requirements, curricula, and standards for student achievement or a statement that an application for a Change in Educational Objective under section 71950 accompanies the application;

(10) A statement that the institution has contracted with duly qualified faculty who meet the qualifications of section 71720 at the proposed branch, including whether faculty will teach only at the proposed branch or will be shared among the institution's locations;

(11) A description of library and other learning resources, as provided in Section 71270, that will be available to students attending the proposed branch;

(12) A description of the planned administrative relationship between the main location and the proposed branch, including the nature and extent of the supervision by the chief academic officer, chief operating officer, chief executive officer, and administrators at the main location over the activities of the proposed branch; and

(13) The name, address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution's contact person for the purpose of this application; and

(14) Any additional information required by the Bureau pursuant to section 71340.

(c) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate under section 94890 of the code shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Separate Branch form, shall provide the information required by section (b)(1), (b)(2) and (b)(13) of this section, and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

(d) Any approval of the addition of a new branch pursuant to this section shall run co-existent with the approval of the main campus in this state and shall be renewed at the same time.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94823.5, 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 7 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 7 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71600. Application for Significant Change in Method of Instructional Delivery or Change in Distance Education Learning Management System.
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§ 71600. Application for Significant Change in Method of Instructional Delivery or Change in Distance Education Learning Management System.

(a) An institution seeking to make a significant change in its method of instructional delivery or a change of its distance education learning management system shall complete the “Significant Change in Method of Instructional Delivery or Change in Distance Education Learning Management System” form (INS rev. 8/23, hereby incorporated by reference) to obtain prior authorization. For the purposes of this section a “significant change in instructional delivery” is any change that alters the way students interact with faculty or access significant equipment, and a “change of its distance education learning management system” is a change in the distance education learning management system other than an upgrade of the existing software of the system, or a system that is renamed but otherwise unchanged from the previous system other than an upgrade. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

(b) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Application for Significant Change in Method of Instructional Delivery or Change in Distance Education Learning Management System form by providing the information required in sections (1) and (2) of the form, and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

(c) “Distance education learning management system” is defined as an online system designed or used for the facilitation of distance education to create, distribute, and manage the delivery of educational content.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 8 heading and amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 8 heading and amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of section heading and section filed 4-3-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71630. Application for Change of Name.
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§ 71630. Application for Change of Name.

(a) An institution seeking to change its name shall complete a form with the requirements of this section to obtain prior authorization. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

It shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated, and each fact stated therein, and each attachment thereto shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) By each owner of the institution or each partner in a partnership, or

(2) If the institution is incorporated by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(3) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(b) The application shall include:

(1) The name, school code, address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution;

(2) The proposed new name;

(3) A detailed explanation of the reasons for the proposed change in name;

(4) Copies of advertising and other statements to be disseminated to the public in any manner by the institution or its representatives that announce or use the proposed name;

(5) The name, address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution's contact person for the purpose of this application; and

(6) Any additional information required by the Bureau pursuant to section 71340.

(c) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Change of Name form by completing section (b)(1) and (b)(5) of this section, and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 9 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 9 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71640. Application for Ownership, Control, or Business Organization Form.
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§ 71640. Application for Ownership, Control, or Business Organization Form.

(a) An institution seeking to change the business organization form, control, or ownership as defined in sections 94821, 94822, or 94823, respectively shall complete a form with the requirements of this section to obtain prior authorization. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

It shall be signed with original or digital signature and dated, and each fact stated therein, and each attachment thereto, shall be declared to be true under penalty of perjury, as follows:

(1) By each owner of the institution or each partner in a partnership, or

(2) If the institution is incorporated by the chief executive officer or president of the corporation and each person who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or

(3) If the institution is a nonprofit corporation or a public institution, by the chief executive officer or president.

(b) An application for a change in ownership or control shall identify the name, title, address, e-mail address and telephone number of each new person required to be listed pursuant to section 71130 in an application, as well as the persons previously listed pursuant to section 71130 that will no longer have ownership or control. For each proposed person listed, the application shall include the information required pursuant to section 71130(b), (c), and (d).

(c) An application for a change in the form of business organization of the institution shall identify the approved organization as well as the proposed organization. If the proposed organization is incorporated, the application shall also identify the state within which the proposed organization is incorporated and the date of incorporation, along with copies of the articles of incorporation and bylaws. To the extent that a change in the form of business organization represents a change in ownership or control, the application shall include the information required by subdivision (b) of this section.

(d) In addition to the above required information, each application under this section shall include:

(1) The name, address, telephone number, fax number, and school code of the institution;

(2) The reason for the proposed change;

(3) The impact of the change on the financial resources of the institution, including the institution's ability to comply with section 71745;

(4) A description of the planned administrative relationship between the persons previously approved and the proposed owners or persons in control, including the nature and extent of the supervision by the chief academic officer, chief operating officer, chief executive officer, and administrators; and

(5) Any additional information required by the Bureau pursuant to section 71340 of this Chapter; and

(6) The name, address, email address, telephone number and fax number of the contact person for this application.

(e) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Change of Business Organization/Control/ Ownership form, by completing section (d)(1) and (d)(6) and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94821, 94822, 94823, 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsections (d)(1) and (e), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71650. Application for a Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (an Increase or Decrease by 25% or More).
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§ 71650. Application for a Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (An Increase or Decrease by 25% or More).

(a) An institution seeking to change its educational objectives, or increase or decrease by 25 percent or more the number of clock hours or credit hours required for successful completion of a program under section 94894(i) of the Code, shall complete the “Application for Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (An Increase or Decrease by 25% or More)” form (OBJ rev. 8/24), which is hereby incorporated by reference, to obtain prior authorization from the Bureau in accordance with 94894 of the Code. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

(b) For an application to add a degree program:

(1) “Unrelated to the approved educational programs” as used in section 94894(a) of the Code includes the addition of a degree program where no degree at that level was previously approved, whether or not the proposed program would offer a degree in the same subject area as a previously approved non-degree program or lower level degree; and a program leading to licensure whether or not the proposed program is in the same subject area as a previously approved program that did not lead to licensure.

(2) The owner of an institution approved pursuant to section 94886 of the Code seeking to add a degree-granting program must complete an accreditation plan under section 71105, or provide proof of accreditation with the scope of that accreditation covering the institution and at least one degree program.

(3) If an application is granted pursuant to this subdivision, the Bureau shall issue a provisional approval of no more than two degree programs for which approval is sought. Such approval of the program shall run in conjunction with any existing approval to operate the institution.

(c) The application shall establish that the institution, including any branch, can meet the minimum operating standards contained in Chapter 3, and shall include:

(1) The name, school code, address, website address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution;

(2) The reasons for changing the educational objectives or for an increase or decrease of 25 percent or more in the number of clock hours or credit hours required for successful completion of an educational program as defined in Education Code section 94837, and how the proposed change helps to further the institution's mission and objectives;

(3) When the institution proposes to change the educational objectives, or the amount of Clock or Credit Hours required for successful completion of the program;

(4) The impact of the change on the financial resources of the institution, including the institution's ability to comply with section 71745;

(5) A description of the facility and equipment, as required by section 71260, required for the change;

(6) For addition of a new program, all information required by section 71220 and section 71210 except for 71210(c)(2);

(7) If the application is for a change to an existing program, a description of the differences between any programs approved and the proposed programs, including differences in admissions standards, degree requirements, curricula, and standards for student achievement;

(8) A statement that the institution has contracted with duly qualified faculty that meet the requirements of section 71720;

(9) A description of library and other learning resources, as required by Section 71270, required for the proposed change;

(10) The name, address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers of the institution's contact person for the purpose of this application; and

(11) Any additional information required by the Bureau pursuant to section 71340.

(d) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the substantive change within 30 days of that change on the Application for Change in Educational Objectives or Clock or Credit Hours Required to Complete a Program (An Increase or Decrease by 25% or More) form, by providing the information required by (c)(1) and (c)(10) and the fee required by Section 94930.5(c) of the Code, and shall attach certification from the institution's accreditation agency demonstrating that the substantive change was made in accordance with the institution's accreditation standards, and complies with the Act and this Division.

(e) If no grounds for denial exist as provided in section 71655, the Bureau shall provide written notice of approval of the substantive changes requested on any application submitted in compliance with this section, or for institutions approved by means of accreditation, the Bureau shall send a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application specified in subsection (d). The Bureau's authorization to make the changes requested by an institution on any application required by this section shall be deemed effective as of the date of the written notice of approval provided by the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94885, 94885.5 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94823.5, 94885, 94885.5, 94893, 94894, 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer and new section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer and new section refiled with amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. New subsection (b), redesignation of former subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. New subsection (b), redesignation of former subsection (b) as subsection (b)(1), new subsections (b)(2)-(3) and amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).

14. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-10-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

15. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71652. Application for a Change to Begin Participation in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs Authorized by Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended (20 U.S.C. SEC. 1070 et seq.).
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§ 71652. Application for a Change to Begin Participation in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs Authorized by Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.).

(a) An institution seeking to begin participation in federal Student Financial Aid Programs authorized by Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070 et seq.) shall complete the “Application for Authorization for Institution to Begin Participation in Student Financial Aid Programs (Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965)” form (AID New. 8/24) which is hereby incorporated by reference, to obtain prior authorization from the Bureau in accordance with Section 94894 of the Code. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee for authorization of a substantive change as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

(b) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of their participation in federal student financial aid programs authorized by the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 within 30 days of that substantive change by completing the Application for Authorization for Institution to Begin Participation in Student Financial Aid Programs (Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965) form referenced in subdivision (a) and submitting the fee required by Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

(c) If no grounds for denial exist as provided in section 71655, the Bureau shall provide written notice of approval of the substantive changes requested on any application submitted in compliance with this section, or for institutions approved by means of accreditation, the Bureau shall send a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application specified in subsection (b). The Bureau's authorization to make the changes requested by an institution on any application required by this section shall be deemed effective as of the date of the written notice of approval provided by the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94893, 94894(j), 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > Article 7. Applications for a Substantive Change to an Approval to Operate > § 71653. Application for Authorization for a Change in Academic Measurement of an Educational Program from Clock Hours to Credit Hours.
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§ 71653. Application for Authorization for a Change in Academic Measurement of an Educational Program from Clock Hours to Credit Hours.

(a) An institution seeking to change the academic measurement of an educational program from clock hours to credit hours shall complete the “Application for Authorization to Change from Clock Hours to Credit Hours” form (CREDIT New. 8/24) which is hereby incorporated by reference, to obtain prior authorization from the Bureau in accordance with 94894 of the Code. The form shall be submitted to the Bureau along with the appropriate fee for authorization of a substantive change as provided in Section 94930.5(c) of the Code.

(b) An institution that has been granted an approval to operate by means of accreditation shall notify the Bureau of the change in their academic measurement of an educational program from use of clock hours or credit hours within 30 days of that change by submitting the Application for Authorization to Change from Clock Hours to Credit Hours form and submitting the fee required by Section 94930.5(c) of the Code, and shall attach written certification from the institution's accreditation agency approving of or acknowledging the change.

(c) If no grounds for denial exist as provided in section 71655, the Bureau shall provide written notice of approval of the substantive changes requested on any application submitted in compliance with this section, or for institutions approved by means of accreditation, the Bureau shall send a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application specified in subsection (b). The Bureau's authorization to make the changes requested by an institution on any application required by this section shall be deemed effective as of the date of the written notice of approval provided by the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94893, 94894(k), 94895, 94896 and 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-10-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-1-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > § 71000. Definitions. [Repealed]
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§ 71000. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94316, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 2 (articles 1-18, sections 71000-71930, nonconsecutive) filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New chapter 2 and section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of chapter heading, deletion of article 1 heading and repealer of former article 1 (sections 71000-71020) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of chapter heading, deletion of article 1 heading and repealer of former article 1 (sections 71000-71020) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > § 71005. Requirements for a “Course of Study.” [Repealed]
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§ 71005. Requirements For a “Course of Study.” [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94316, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-19-94; operative 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > § 71010. Applicability of Chapter. [Repealed]
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§ 71010. Applicability of Chapter. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305, 94310 and 94337, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 2. Applications > § 71020. Vocational Diploma Programs Offered by Degree-Granting Institutions. [Repealed]
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Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:24:11.408794+00:00
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§ 71020. Vocational Diploma Programs Offered by Degree-Granting Institutions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94316, 94316.05 and 94316.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 1. Minimum Operating Standards > § 71700. Applicability of Standards.
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§ 71700. Applicability of Standards.

The Bureau may request that an institution document compliance with the standards set forth in the Act and this Division to obtain and maintain an approval to operate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887, 94888 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. New chapter 3 heading (sections 71700-71930), renumbering and amendment of former chapter 2, article 11 heading to chapter 3, article 1 (sections 71700-71760) and amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. New chapter 3 heading (sections 71700-71930), renumbering and amendment of former chapter 2, article 11 heading to chapter 3, article 1 (sections 71700-71760) and amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 1. Minimum Operating Standards > § 71705. Mission and Objectives.
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§ 71705. Mission and Objectives.

An institution shall have a written statement of its mission and the objectives for each educational program. The mission and the objectives shall indicate the kind of education offered, for whom the instruction is intended and the expected outcomes for graduates.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94885 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 1. Minimum Operating Standards > § 71715. Instruction.
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§ 71715. Instruction.

(a) Instruction shall be the central focus of the resources and services of the institution.

(b) The institution shall document that the instruction offered leads to the achievement of the learning objectives of each course.

(c) Direct instruction requires the physical presence of one or more students and one or more faculty members at the same location. Direct instruction includes instruction presented in a classroom, seminar, workshop, lecture, colloquium, laboratory, tutorial, or other physical learning settings consistent with the mission, purposes, and objectives of the institution.

(d) Distance education as defined in section 94834 of the Code, does not require the physical presence of students and faculty at the same location but provides for interaction between students and faculty by such means as telecommunication, correspondence, electronic and computer augmented educational services, postal service, and facsimile transmission. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter and the Act, an institution offering distance education shall:

(1) ensure that the educational program offered through distance education is appropriate for delivery through distance education methods;

(2) assess each student, prior to admission, in order to determine whether each student has the skills and competencies to succeed in a distance education environment;

(3) ensure that the materials and programs are current, well organized, designed by faculty competent in distance education techniques and delivered using readily available, reliable technology;

(4) provide for meaningful interaction with faculty who are qualified to teach using distance education methods;

(5) maintain clear standards for satisfactory academic progress;

(6) timely complete student evaluations of learning outcomes by duly qualified faculty, which are appropriate for use with the distance education methods used, and evaluated by duly qualified faculty.

(7) employ a sufficient number of faculty to assure that (A) the institution's response to, or evaluation of, each student lesson is returned to the student within 10 days after the lesson is received by the institution; and (B) the institution's response to, or evaluation of, each student project or dissertation is returned to the student within the time disclosed in the catalog; and

(8) shall maintain a record of the dates on which lessons, projects, and dissertations were received and responses were returned to each student.

Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94885 and 94887, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94834 and 94885, Education Code.

Credits

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 1. Minimum Operating Standards > § 71716. Distance Educational Programs — Specific Provisions for Instruction Not in Real Time.
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§ 71716. Distance Educational Programs -- Specific Provisions for Instruction Not in Real Time.

(a) An institution offering a distance educational program where the instruction is not offered in real time shall transmit the first lesson and any materials to any student within seven days after the institution accepts the student for admission.

(b) The student shall have the right to cancel the agreement and receive a full refund pursuant to section 71750 before the first lesson and materials are received. Cancellation is effective on the date written notice of cancellation is sent. The institution shall make the refund pursuant to section 71750. If the institution sent the first lesson and materials before an effective cancellation notice was received, the institution shall make a refund within 45 days after the student's return of the materials.

(c)(1) An institution shall transmit all of the lessons and other materials to the student if the student: (A) has fully paid for the educational program; and (B) after having received the first lesson and initial materials, requests in writing that all of the material be sent.

(2) If an institution transmits the balance of the material as the student requests, the institution shall remain obligated to provide the other educational services it agreed to provide, such as responses to student inquiries, student and faculty interaction, and evaluation and comment on lessons submitted by the student, but shall not be obligated to pay any refund after all of the lessons and material are transmitted.

(d) The enrollment agreement shall disclose the institution's and student's rights and duties under this section.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71717. Satellite Locations.

(a) An institution offering instruction at a satellite location as defined by section 94862 of the Code shall only offer instruction for educational programs that are approved for the main campus or a branch.

(b) The institution shall not maintain any permanent student records there.

(c) No solicitation or enrollment of students shall occur at a satellite.

(d) Advertising indicating the location of a satellite shall indicate the nature of the classroom.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94862 and 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2010; operative 11-18-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71720. Faculty.

(a) An Educational Program Leading to a Degree.

(1) An institution offering an educational program that leads to a degree shall employ duly qualified faculty sufficient in number to provide the instruction, student advisement, and learning outcomes evaluation necessary for the institution to document its achievement of its stated mission and objectives, and for students to achieve the specific learning objectives of each course offered;

(2) Each institution shall develop and implement written policies and procedures providing for the participation by duly qualified faculty in the conducting of research, development of curricula, academic planning, enforcement of standards of academic quality, pursuit of academic matters related to the institution's mission and objectives, establishment of criteria for contracting with new faculty, and evaluation of faculty credentials;

(3) In determining the number of faculty sufficient to satisfy subdivision (a)(1) of this section and to implement the policies established pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the institution shall base its faculty requirements on all of the following factors:

(A) The educational level and number of students;

(B) The number of hours needed for direct interaction between students and faculty per course, quarter, semester, or other term;

(C) The number of hours needed to be spent on evaluating written materials prepared by students, such as distance education, papers, and examinations, per course, quarter, semester, or other term;

(D) The number of group meetings per course, quarter, semester, or other term;

(E) The faculty duties established by the institution as required under subdivision (a)(2) of this section; and

(F) The number of hours per week or units per term considered full-time for faculty in the institution.

(4) The faculty shall have sufficient expertise to support the institution's awarding of a degree identifying a specialty or major field of emphasis, demonstrated by, at a minimum:

(A) That the person possesses one of the following:

1. a degree from: an institution approved by the Bureau or previously approved by a predecessor agency of the Bureau; or an accredited institution in the United States or Canada; or other state approved institution that documents that the institution at which the faculty member earned his or her degree is equivalent to an institution that is approved by the Bureau; or an institution outside the United States or Canada and in addition provides a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

2. a credential generally recognized in the field of instruction.

(B) The degree, professional license, or credential possessed by the person shall be at least equivalent to the level of instruction being taught or evaluated;

(5) The institution's faculty as a whole shall possess a diverse educational background which shall be demonstrated in part by earned degrees from a variety of colleges and universities or by credentials generally recognized in the field of instruction;

(6) When contracting for educational services, the institution shall maintain control of, and responsibility for, all academic matters, and shall assure that the instruction and faculty satisfy the standards established by the Act and this chapter;

(7) The institution shall not employ or continue to employ any faculty who were adjudicated in a judicial or administrative proceeding as having violated any provision of the Act or this chapter or as having committed any act that would constitute grounds for the denial of a license under Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code;

(8) Each institution shall have a written Academic Freedom Policy which describes the latitude the institution allows faculty in the classroom so faculty will not inadvertently violate the principles of academic freedom. These policies shall be made available to any person upon request. The institution shall not take adverse action based on a staff member's exercise of academic freedom consistent with the institution's policy; and

(9) The institution shall maintain records documenting that each faculty member is duly qualified and was qualified to perform the duties to which the faculty member was assigned, including providing instruction, evaluating learning outcomes, evaluating graduate dissertations, theses, and student projects, and participating on doctoral committees.

(b) Instructors in an Educational Program Not Leading to a Degree.

(1) An institution shall employ instructors who possess the academic, experiential and professional qualifications to teach, including a minimum of three years of experience, education and training in current practices of the subject area they are teaching. If an instructor does not possess the required three years of experience, education and training in the subject area they are teaching, the institution shall document the qualifications the instructor possesses that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

(2) Each instructor shall maintain their knowledge by completing continuing education courses in his or her subject area, classroom management or other courses related to teaching.

(3) The institution shall not employ or continue to employ an instructor who was adjudicated in a judicial or administrative proceeding as having violated any provision of the Act or this chapter, or as having committed any act that would constitute grounds for the denial of a license under Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code; and Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71725. Ownership and Management. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71730. Administration.

(a) Each institution shall have a chief executive officer, a chief operating officer and chief academic officer. One person may serve more than one function.

(b) The duties, responsibilities, and performance evaluation criteria for each administrator shall be set forth in a personnel manual or other writing maintained by the institution.

(c) An institution with one or more branch locations shall establish written institutional policies, consistent with subdivision (d), regarding the division and sharing of administrative responsibilities between the central administration at the main location and the administration at the branch locations.

(d) The administrative staffing at each branch location shall reflect the purposes, size, and educational operations at that location and at any satellite location for which the branch has administrative responsibilities.

(e) The chief academic officer shall possess a degree or equivalent acceptable experience at least equal to the highest qualifications required of the institution's faculty. Chief academic officers employed on the date of implementation of these regulations, who do not meet the qualifications for their positions, shall have three years to earn the necessary degrees or experience to qualify them for their position.

(f) The institution shall employ administrative personnel who have the expertise to ensure the achievement of the institution's mission and objectives and the operation of the educational programs.

(g) The institution shall not employ or continue to employ any administrative personnel who were adjudicated in a judicial or administrative proceeding as having violated any provision of the Act or this chapter or as having committed any act that would constitute grounds for the denial of a license under Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code; and Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of subsections (f) and (g) and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of subsections (f) and (g) and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71735. Facilities and Equipment.

(a) An institution shall have sufficient facilities and necessary equipment to support the achievement of the educational objectives of all of the courses and educational programs in which students are enrolled. If an institution represents that the educational service will fit or prepare a student for employment in a particular occupation or as described in particular job titles, either of the following conditions shall be met:

(1) The equipment used for instruction or provided to the student shall be comparable in model type or features to equipment generally used in those occupations or job titles at the time the instruction is offered.

(2) The institution shall establish that the equipment used for instruction or provided to a student is not obsolete and is sufficient for instructional purposes to reasonably assure that a student acquires the necessary level of education, training, skill, and experience to obtain employment in the field of training and to perform the tasks associated with the occupation or job title to which the educational program was represented to lead.

(b) An institution's facilities, including heating and cooling, ventilation, lighting, classrooms, laboratories, and campus environs, shall be well-maintained. The institution shall maintain all valid permits required by any public agencies relating to the health and safety of the institution's facilities and equipment on file, and such permits shall be available to the Bureau upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71740. Library and Other Learning Resources.

(a) A degree granting institution shall make available for student use a library and other learning resources.

(b) An institution shall provide or make provisions for the library and other learning resources needed to support each educational program it offers, including resources such as reference works, periodicals, monographs, and media and equipment specific to the educational programs offered.

(c) An institution shall describe onsite library and other learning resources, if any, that enable students to pursue inquiries, searches for information and documentation, and assignments connected with their study programs.

(d) An institution that depends for library and other learning resources primarily on other institutions' collections and resources not in its possession shall do all of the following:

(1) Describe those library and other learning resources, in the application and catalog.

(2) Provide students and faculty with access to the regular services of a professional librarian or information specialist experienced in the electronic retrieval of information, who shall provide support for faculty in curriculum matters and actively serve as a resource guide for both graduate and undergraduate students.

(3) Assure that students have access to the library collections and resources of another institution, organization, or library.

(4) Document compliance with paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (d)(4), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71745. Financial Resources.

(a) The institution shall document that it has at all times sufficient assets and financial resources to do all of the following:

(1) Provide all of the educational programs that the institution represented it would provide.

(2) Ensure that all students admitted to its educational programs have a reasonable opportunity to complete the programs and obtain their degrees or diplomas.

(3) Maintain the minimum standards required by the Act and this chapter.

(4) Pay timely refunds as required by Article 13 of the Act.

(5) Pay all operating expenses due within 30 days.

(6) Maintain a ratio of current assets to current liabilities of 1.25 to 1.00 or greater at the end of the most recent fiscal year when using generally accepted accounting principles, or for an institution participating in Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, meet the composite score requirements of the U.S. Department of Education. For the purposes of this section, current assets does not include: intangible assets, including goodwill, going concern value, organization expense, startup costs, long-term prepayment of deferred charges, and non-returnable deposits, or state or federal grant or loan funds that are not the property of the institution but are held for future disbursement for the benefit of students. Unearned tuition shall be accounted for in accordance with general accepted accounting principles.

(b) At an institution's request, the Bureau may consider the financial resources of a parent company if the parent company, as defined by section 94853 of the Code, meets and maintains all of the following provisions:

(1) consents in writing to be sued in California;

(2) consents in writing to be subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau with respect to the institution's regulation under the Act and this Chapter;

(3) designates and maintains an agent for service of process, consistent with section 74190;

(4) agrees in writing to pay any refund, claim, penalty, or judgment that the institution is obligated to pay; and

(5) files financial reports, maintains financial records, and consents in writing to permit the inspection and copying of financial records to the same extent as is required of the institution.

(c) An institution shall provide to the Bureau its most current financial statements upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71760. Self-Monitoring Procedures.

Each institution shall develop and maintain adequate procedures used by the institution to assure that it is maintained and operated in compliance with the Act and this Division.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94887 and 94888, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 71710. Educational Program.

(a) In order to meet its mission and objectives, the educational program defined in Section 94837 of the Code shall be comprised of a curriculum that includes:

(1) Those subject areas that are necessary for a student to achieve the educational objectives of the educational program in which the student is enrolled;

(2) Subject areas and courses or modules that are presented in a logically organized manner or sequence to students;

(3) Course or module materials that are designed or organized by duly qualified faculty. For each course or module, each student shall be provided with a syllabus or course outline that contains:

(A) A short, descriptive title of the educational program;

(B) A statement of educational objectives;

(C) Length of the educational program;

(D) Sequence and frequency of lessons or class sessions;

(E) Complete citations of textbooks and other required written materials;

(F) Sequential and detailed outline of subject matter to be addressed or a list of skills to be learned and how those skills are to be measured;

(G) Instructional mode or methods.

(4) If degree granting, require research of an appropriate degree that utilizes a library and other learning resources;

(5) Specific learning outcomes tied to the sequence of the presentation of the material to measure the students' learning of the material; and

(6) Evaluation by duly qualified faculty of those learning outcomes.

(b) An educational program of 32 hours or less as described in Section 94837 of the Code shall be presumed to be “designed to lead to employment” if any of the following apply:

(1) It is on the Eligible Training Provider List the Employment Development Department published on its website at www.edd.ca.gov pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) section 122 (29 U.S. Code section 3152) and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, section 680.500;

(2) The institution represents that the course or module, either separately or as part of a set of related courses or modules, leads to employment or a career, either as stated by the institution to the Bureau on any application submitted to the Bureau for approval of any institution or educational program, including sections 71100, 71105, 71210, 71220, and 71390, or in any other written correspondence provided to the Bureau, or in any advertising or publication used to solicit or recruit prospective students. “Advertising” shall have the meaning set forth in section 74140;

(3) The institution represents in its course or module materials, syllabus, or course outline that the educational objectives of the course or module includes preparing or fitting students with the skills and knowledge necessary to satisfy the qualifications for licensure in a specified career, occupation, vocation, job, or job title.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94837 and 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-10-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 1. Minimum Operating Standards > § 71746. Collection of Tuition and Payment from Students.
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§ 71746. Collection of Tuition and Payment from Students.

(a) Institutions shall not charge or collect from, or on behalf of, students an amount for total charges that exceeds the amount listed in the institution's catalog and the executed enrollment agreement, regardless of the payment source.

(1) If an institution collects an amount greater than the total charges listed in the institution's catalog and the executed enrollment agreement, then the account balance shall be refunded within 45 calendar days of the completion of the educational program, and the institution shall provide the student with a copy of the document described by section 71920(b)(10).

(b) Within five (5) business days of receiving payment institutions shall provide students a receipt or updated student ledger, in hard copy or electronic format, for any payments received from the student or on behalf of the student, including the date of the payment(s), amount of the payment(s), description of the payment(s), and the payor(s). A copy of the receipt(s) or ledger shall be kept in the student's records required under CCR section 71920.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94844, 94850, 94885 and 94899.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 1. Minimum Operating Standards > § 71750. Cancellations and Refunds.
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§ 71750. Cancellations and Refunds.

(a) Upon cancellation of enrollment in an educational program, the institution shall make refunds that are no less than the refunds required under the Act and this Division and shall not enforce any refund policy that is not specified in the catalog as required pursuant to section 94909(a)(8)(B) of the Code.

(1) Student cancellations shall be noticed in writing as required by sections 94919(b) and 94920(a) of the Code.

(A) Institutions shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh calendar day after enrollment, whichever is later.

(B) If the institution provides a 100 percent refund pursuant to sections 94919(d) or 94920(b), any Student Tuition Recovery Fund assessment paid pursuant to section 94924 of the Code shall be refunded.

(2) If an institution's educational program is discontinued or canceled or the institution closes prior to completion of the educational program, the institution shall provide refunds to students pursuant to Section 94927 of the Code.

(b) If an institution has collected money from, or on behalf of, a student for transmittal on the student's behalf to a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the institution has not paid the money to the third party or has not yet been billed or invoiced by the third party at the time of the student's cancellation, the institution shall refund the money to the student within 45 calendar days of the student's cancellation.

(c) An institution shall provide a refund within 45 calendar days after the date of cancellation of a student's enrollment from the educational program in which the student was enrolled, and shall provide the student with documentation specifying the amount of a refund, the method of calculating the refund, the date the refund was made, and the name and address of the person or entity to which the refund was sent, as described in section 71920(b)(10).

(1) If a refund is made to a third party on behalf of a student who has cancelled their enrollment in an educational program, the institution shall provide the student, within 45 calendar days after the date of cancellation, a written notice, as described in section 71920(b)(10), in hard-copy or electronic format, itemizing the amount refunded to each third party, the name of the third party, and the date of each refund, as applicable.

(d) The institution shall maintain a log, kept current on a monthly basis, in an electronic version or hardcopy of all student cancellations. The log shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, dates of cancellations, and refund amounts of all students who have cancelled the enrollment agreement with the institution during the calendar year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94885 and 94927, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94919, 94920 and 94924, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 11-18-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 47).

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§ 71751. Withdrawals and Refunds.

(a) For purposes of determining a refund under the Act and this Division, the following shall apply to any student who has either submitted a written statement of withdrawal to an institution or has received a written statement of withdrawal from the institution in accordance with the withdrawal policy stated in the institution's catalog pursuant to section 94909(a)(8)(B) of the Code.

(1) The institution's withdrawal and refund policies and procedures for withdrawals effectuated by a student shall include, at a minimum:

(A) A statement that withdrawal may be effectuated by the student's written notice;

(B) The acceptable method(s) of delivery of a student's notice to withdraw;

(C) The office(s) or person(s) to whom the notice to withdraw must be delivered;

(D) The date that the notice to withdraw is considered effective, which shall be no later than the date received by the institution.

(2) The institution's withdrawal and refund policy and procedures for student withdrawals effectuated by an institution shall include, at a minimum:

(A) A statement that withdrawal shall be effectuated by the institution's written notice regarding the student's conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student's lack of attendance;

(B) The conditions under which a student may be withdrawn for conduct reasons;

(C) The maximum number of consecutive class days a student may be absent before being deemed withdrawn by the institution;

(D) The date that the notice to withdraw is considered effective. If an institution withdraws a student for lack of attendance, the date of notice to withdraw shall be the student's last date of attendance.

(3) A pro rata refund pursuant to section 94919(c) or 94920(d) or 94927 of the Code shall be no less than the total amount owed by the student for the portion of the educational program provided subtracted from the amount paid by the student, calculated as follows:

(A) The amount of the refund owed to the student equals the total charges paid by the student, minus the daily or hourly tuition charge for the program (total institutional charge minus any non-refundable charges, divided by the number of days or hours in the program), multiplied by the number of days or hours the student attended prior to withdrawal, and minus any non-refundable charges. Any hours or days prior to the student's last day of attendance for which the student was scheduled to attend but was absent shall be included in the calculation of days or hours attended.

(B) All amounts that the student has paid shall be subject to pro rata refund unless the enrollment agreement and the refund policy outlined in the catalog specify a non-refundable deposit or application fee, not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), or non-refundable amounts paid for educational materials, or both. The enrollment agreement and catalog shall specify whether and under what circumstances the amounts paid for educational materials are non-refundable.

(C) Except as provided for in subdivision (a)(3)(B) of this section, all amounts paid by the student in excess of what is owed as calculated in subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall be refunded.

(D) If the institution provides a pro rata refund pursuant to sections 94919(c) or 94920(d) of the Code, any Student Tuition Recovery Fund assessments paid shall be non-refundable.

(b) If an institution has collected money from, or on behalf of, a student for transmittal on the student's behalf to a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the institution has not paid the money to the third party or has not yet been billed or invoiced by the third party at the time of the student's or institution's withdrawal, the institution shall refund the money to the student or third party payer within 45 calendar days of the student or institution withdrawal.

(c) An institution shall refund any credit balance on the student's account within 45 calendar days after the date of the student or institution withdrawal, and shall provide the student with a copy of the document described by section 71920(b)(10).

(1) If a refund is made to a third party on behalf of a student who has withdrawn or been withdrawn from an educational program, the institution shall provide the student, within 45 calendar days after the date of the student or institution withdrawal, a written notice as described in section 71920(b)(10), in hard-copy or electronic format, itemizing the amount refunded to each third party, the name of the third party, and the date of each refund, as applicable.

(d) The institution shall maintain a log, kept current on a monthly basis in electronic version or hard copy, of all student and institution withdrawals. The log shall include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, dates of withdrawal, and refund amounts of all students withdrawn from the institution during the previous calendar year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94919, 94920 and 94927, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71770. Admissions Standards and Transferred Credits Policy.
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§ 71770. Admissions Standards and Transferred Credits Policy.

(a) The institution shall establish specific written standards for student admissions for each educational program. These standards shall be related to the particular educational program. An institution shall not admit any student who is obviously unqualified or who does not appear to have a reasonable prospect of completing the program and shall describe in its admissions policy the criteria used by the institution to determine whether each student is qualified for admission to the educational program (“qualified candidate for admission”). In addition to any specific standards for an educational program, the admissions standards must specify as applicable that:

(1) Each student admitted to an undergraduate degree program, or a diploma program, shall possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, or otherwise meet the institution's criteria for a qualified candidate for admission, including minimum levels of prior education, preparation, skills, or training.

(2) Each student admitted into a post-baccalaureate degree program shall possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. If a graduate program leads to a profession or an occupation requiring state licensure and the licensing agency does not require that a member of the profession or occupation possess a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, this subdivision does not apply.

(b) The institution shall specify the maximum credit it will transfer from another institution for each educational program, and the basis upon which the transferred credit will be awarded.

(1) Except as limited by subdivision (c) of this section, a maximum of 75 percent of the units or credit that may be applied toward the award of a bachelor's degree may be derived from a combination of any or both of the following:

(A) Units earned at institutions approved by the Bureau, public or private institutions of higher learning accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U. S. Department of Education, or any institution of higher learning, including foreign institutions, if the institution offering the undergraduate program documents that the institution of higher learning at which the units were earned offers degree programs equivalent to degree programs approved by the Bureau or accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;

(B) Challenge examinations and standardized tests such as the College Level Placement Tests (CLEP) for specific academic disciplines.

(2) No more than 20% of graduate semester units or the equivalent in other units awarded by another institution may be transferred for credit toward a Master's degree. An institution may accept transfer credits only from the institutions of higher learning described in subsection (1)(A).

(3) No more than 30 graduate semester credits or its equivalent awarded by another institution may be credited toward a doctoral degree. This subdivision does not apply to graduate programs that lead to a profession or an occupation requiring state licensure where the licensing agency has a regulation permitting a different standard.

(c) If credit for prior experiential learning is to be granted, the policy for granting such credit shall be included in the institution's catalog.

(1) An institution may grant credit to a student for prior experiential learning only if:

(A) The prior learning is equivalent to a college or university level of learning;

(B) The learning experience demonstrates a balance between theory and practice and;

(C) The credit awarded for the prior learning experience directly relates to the student's degree program and is applied in satisfaction of some of the degree requirements.

(2) Each college or university level learning experience for which credit is sought shall be documented by the student in writing.

(3) Each college or university level learning experience shall be evaluated by faculty qualified in that specific subject area who shall ascertain (1) to what college or university level learning the student's prior experience is equivalent and (2) how many credits toward a degree may be granted for that experience.

(4) The faculty evaluating the prior learning shall prepare a written report indicating all of the following:

(A) The documents in the student's record on which the faculty member relied in determining the nature of the student's prior experience;

(B) The bases for determining that the prior experience (i) is equivalent to college or university level learning and (ii) demonstrates a balance between theory and practice; and

(C) The bases for determining (i) to what college or university level the experience is equivalent and (ii) the proper number of credits to be awarded toward the degree for that experience.

(5)(A) The institution shall designate at least one administrator to be responsible for the review of faculty determinations regarding the award of credit for prior experiential learning.

(B) The administrator shall document the institution's periodic review of faculty evaluations to assure that the faculty written evaluations and awards of credit comply with this section and the institution's policies and are consistent.

(6) The amount of credit awarded for prior experiential learning shall not be related to the amount charged the student for the assessment process.

(7)(A) Of the first 60 semester credits awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning.

(B) Of the second 60 semester units (i.e., credits 61 to 120) awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning.

(C) Of the first 30 semester credits awarded a student in a graduate program, no more than 6 semester credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning.

(D) Of the second 30 semester credits (i.e., credits 31 to 60) awarded a student in a graduate program, no more than 3 semester credits may be awarded for prior experiential learning.

(E) No credit for experiential learning may be awarded after a student has obtained 60 semester credits in a graduate program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885 and 94909, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Renumbering and amendment of former chapter 2, article 12 heading to chapter 3, article 2 (sections 71770-71865) and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Renumbering and amendment of former chapter 2, article 12 heading to chapter 3, article 2 (sections 71770-71865) and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (b)(2), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(1) filed 1-27-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 4).

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§ 71775.5. Pre-Enrollment Disclosure; Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students; Institutions with Existing Approvals to Operate.

(a) An approved unaccredited institution enrolling a student in a degree program shall, prior to execution of an enrollment agreement, provide the student with the following notice, which shall be in at least 12-point type in the same font as the enrollment agreement:

“Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students

This institution is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer degree programs, this institution must meet the following requirements:

• Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of the accreditation covering at least one degree program.

• Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by July 1, 2017, and full accreditation by July 1, 2020.

If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must:

• Stop all enrollment in its degree programs, and

• Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund.

An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.

	Institutional Representative Initials:	Student Initials:
	Date: ____________________	Date:

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(b) The student and an institutional representative shall initial and date the notice prior to executing an enrollment agreement. An initialed copy of the notice shall be given to the student and the original shall be retained in the enrolled student's records.

(c) The notice shall also be posted immediately preceding or following as to clearly pertain to the description of the degree program, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following; admissions requirements, length of program, courses offered or areas of focus. Such notice shall be included, at a minimum, in the following locations:

(1) The institution's catalog where each degree program is described.

(2) The institution's website where each degree program is described.

(3) The institution's degree program brochures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94885.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.1, 94897, 94900, 94900.5, 94909, 94927.5 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

4. Editorial correction of subsection (a) (second item on bullet list) (Register 2016, No. 23).

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§ 71775. Pre-Enrollment Disclosure; Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students.

(a) An unaccredited institution enrolling a student in a degree program that has received provisional approval shall, prior to execution of an enrollment agreement, provide the student with the following notice, which shall be in at least 12-point type in the same font as the enrollment agreement:

“Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students

This institution is provisionally approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer this degree program, this institution must meet the following requirements:

• Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of the accreditation covering at least one degree program.

• Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by (date two years from date of provisional approval), and full accreditation by (date five years from date of provisional approval).

If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must:

• Stop all enrollment in its degree programs, and

• Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund.

An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.

	Institutional Representative Initials:	Student Initials:
	Date: ____________________	Date:

”

(b) The student and an institutional representative shall initial and date the notice prior to executing an enrollment agreement. An initialed copy of the notice shall be given to the student and the original shall be retained in the enrolled student's records.

(c) The notice shall also be posted immediately preceding or following as to clearly pertain to the description of the degree program, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following; admissions requirements, length of program, courses offered or areas of focus. Such notice shall be included, at a minimum, in the following locations:

(1) The institution's catalog where each degree program is described.

(2) The institution's website where each degree program is described.

(3) The institution's degree program brochures.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94885.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.5, 94897, 94900, 94900.5, 94909, 94927.5 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2010, No. 47.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 2010, No. 47.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71800. Enrollment Agreement.
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§ 71800. Enrollment Agreement.

In addition to the requirements of section 94911 of the Code, an institution shall provide to each student an enrollment agreement that contains at the least the following information:

(a) The name and address of the institution and the addresses where instruction will be provided.

(b) Period covered by the enrollment agreement.

(c) Program start date and scheduled completion date.

(d) Date by which the student must exercise his or her right to cancel or withdraw, and the refund policy, including any alternative method of calculation if approved by the Bureau pursuant to section 94921 of the Code.

(e) Itemization of all institutional charges and fees including, as applicable:

(1) tuition;

(2) registration fee (non-refundable);

(3) equipment;

(4) lab supplies or kits;

(5) Textbooks, or other learning media;

(6) uniforms or other special protective clothing;

(7) in-resident housing;

(8) tutoring;

(9) assessment fees for transfer of credits;

(10) fees to transfer credits;

(11) Student Tuition Recovery Fund fee (non-refundable);

(12) any other institutional charge or fee.

(f) Charges paid to an entity other than an institution that is specifically required for participation in the educational program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94902, 94906, 94911 and 94927, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 13 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 13 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including adoption of new section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71805. Refunds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I714818334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:25.466433+00:00
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§ 71805. Refunds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71830. Degree Programs by Correspondence Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7155FAE44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:32.840834+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71830. Degree Programs by Correspondence Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 14 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 14 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71850. Minimum Educational Requirements in Order to Award an Undergraduate Degree.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I715B03F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:36.544204+00:00
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§ 71850. Minimum Educational Requirements in Order to Award an Undergraduate Degree.

Graduation requirements for an undergraduate degree program shall meet minimum credit requirements and shall include provisions for general education appropriate to the level and type of degree. The institution shall specify the distribution of general education credit requirements by subject area for each undergraduate degree program.

(a) A Bachelor's degree may be awarded to a student whom the institution can document has achieved sequential learning equivalent in general education and equivalent in depth of achievement in a designated major field to that acquired in four years of study beyond high school, as measured by a minimum of 120 semester credits or its equivalent. At least 25 percent of the credit requirements for a Bachelor's degree shall be in general education.

(b) An Associate degree may be awarded only to a student whom the institution can document has achieved sequential learning equivalent to that acquired in two years of study beyond high school, as measured by a minimum of 60 semester credits or its equivalent. Except as provided in subdivision (c) of this section, at least 25 percent of the credit requirements for an Associate degree shall be in general education.

(c) The Specialized Associate degree (Occupational) or the Associate of Applied Science degree may be awarded only to a student who completes at least the learning outcomes equivalent to a minimum of 60 semester credits or the equivalent. A minimum of seventy-five percent of the credits shall be in the occupational area for which training is offered. The general education offered as part of a Specialized Associate degree (Occupational) or an Associate of Applied Science degree program shall be such as is necessary for a student to achieve the educational objectives of the program in which the student is enrolled. General education shall be at the same level of quality as that taught in approved Bachelor's or Associate degree programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of subsection (c)(2) filed 10-27-94 as an emergency; operative 10-27-94 (Register 94, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-25-95 (pursuant to Education Code section 94337) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Editorial correction of History 7 (Register 95, No. 19).

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-27-94 order transmitted to OAL 3-30-95 and filed 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 19).

10. Deletion of article 15 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Deletion of article 15 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

13. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71855. Associate Degrees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71605B234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:40.038829+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71855. Associate Degrees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a)(1) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71860. Bachelor's Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71658B434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:43.619789+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71860. Bachelor's Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71865. Minimum Educational Requirements in Order to Award a Graduate Degree.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I716CB7334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:47.041766+00:00
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§ 71865. Minimum Educational Requirements in Order to Award a Graduate Degree.

(a) A Master's degree may only be awarded to a student who demonstrates at least the achievement of learning in a designated major field that is equivalent in depth to that normally acquired in a minimum of 30 semester credits or its equivalent or one year of study beyond the Bachelor's degree.

(b) A professional Doctoral degree may only be awarded to a student who has completed a prescribed level of study normally requiring a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study or the equivalent in part-time study; or, if the program leads to a profession or occupation requiring state licensure, which satisfies the requirements of the state agency. The degree shall include the name of the field in which it is offered (e.g., Juris Doctor or Doctor of Music).

(c)(1) A Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) is a research-oriented degree requiring a minimum of three years of full-time graduate education or the equivalent in part-time study. Such a doctoral program shall include substantial instruction in both theory and research at an advanced level in a designated field and specialty, and may only be awarded to a student who has completed a program of study that includes research methodology and demonstrated learning achievement through original research directly attributable to the student. Each educational program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree shall involve preparation for scholarship and systematic inquiry.

(2)(A) Each Doctor of Philosophy program shall include a minimum of two formal evaluations of the student by a doctoral committee. The doctoral committee shall be composed of at least three members of the institution's own faculty who meet the qualifications in subdivision (c)(3).

(B) The first evaluation shall consider the student's qualifications, including the student's knowledge, skills, and conceptual framework, for undertaking rigorous inquiry into the student's designated field.

(C) The second evaluation shall consider the design procedures and products of a formal original inquiry proposed and completed by the student.

(3) The faculty members who serve on each student's doctoral examining committee shall meet the following qualifications:

(A) Each member shall have earned a Doctoral degree from: an institution that is approved by the Bureau or previously approved by a predecessor agency of the Bureau; or an accredited institution in the United States or Canada; or other state approved institution that documents that the institution at which the faculty member earned his or her degree is equivalent to an institution that is approved by the Bureau; or an institution outside the United States or Canada and in addition provides a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

(B) The chair and the majority of the committee shall have earned degrees related to the student's field of investigation.

(C) A minimum of 50% of the faculty on the committee shall have degrees conferred by an institution accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education or the American Bar Association, unless the accreditation does not exist.

(D) All of the faculty shall have three or more years of field or research experience related to their degrees obtained after they obtained their degrees.

(E) All of the faculty shall have been active in their field of scholarship or profession during the five year period preceding their participation on the committee.

(4) The formal evaluation procedures shall provide the committee as a whole with the opportunity to jointly examine the candidate.

(5) If the candidate is not physically present and the evaluation must take place by telephone or other means of electronic communication, one of the following shall apply:

(A) One faculty member on the student's doctoral committee from the main location (i.e., the state in which the program is licensed or otherwise officially approved) must be present at the location where the doctoral student is examined.

(B) A proctor, selected and approved by the doctoral committee, shall sit as an observer with the student at the distant location and verify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, the identity of the student and the facts that the student received no prompting by anyone and did not have access to unallowed materials during the evaluation process.

(6) If a project includes more than one student, the individual student's role and contributions shall be clearly identified and documented.

(7) The institution shall maintain a written record of the evaluations. This record shall include the names and signatures of all committee members who participated in the evaluations.

(d) No more than 25 percent of the credits required for graduate degree programs may be awarded for a final product such as a thesis, dissertation, or product.

(e) Dissertations, theses and other products submitted by a student as part of a graduate program shall be signed by all faculty members recommending the student for an award of a degree.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Section 94885, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 16 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 16 heading and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (c)(3)(A), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71870. Master's Degrees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I717346E44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:50.607356+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71870. Master's Degrees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71875. Professional Doctoral Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7177DAC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:54.079668+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71875. Professional Doctoral Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71880. Doctorate Degrees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I717BF9734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 71880. Doctorate Degrees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (a) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71885. Doctoral Committees. [Repealed]
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§ 71885. Doctoral Committees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71890. Credit for Prior Experiential Learning. [Repealed]
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§ 71890. Credit for Prior Experiential Learning. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 17 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 17 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71900. Annual Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71898E034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:09.250395+00:00
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§ 71900. Annual Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311.4, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Deletion of article 18 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Deletion of article 18 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71905. Financial Reports. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I718E97114C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:12.990999+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 71905. Financial Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311.4, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 2. Admissions and Academic Achievement Standards > § 71810. Catalog.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I90BB7540AD1B11ED899DA5F5DCAE8C83
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:48:29.359835+00:00
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§ 71810. Catalog.

(a) Each institution shall provide a catalog pursuant to Section 94909 of the Code, which shall be updated annually. Annual updates may be made by the use of supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog. If changes in educational programs, educational services, procedures, or policies required to be included in the catalog by statute or regulation are implemented before the issuance of the annually updated catalog, those changes shall be reflected at the time they are made in supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog.

(b) The catalog shall contain the information prescribed by Section 94909 of the Code and all of the following:

(1) The specific beginning and ending dates defining the time period covered by the catalog;

(2) A statement of the institution's missions and purposes and the objectives underlying each of its educational programs;

(3) If the institution admits students from other countries, whether visa services are provided or whether the institution will vouch for student status, and any associated charges;

(4) Language proficiency information, including: (A) the level of English language proficiency required of students and the kind of documentation of proficiency, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), that will be accepted; and (B) whether English language services, including instruction such as ESL, are provided and, if so, the nature of the service and its cost;

(5) Whether any instruction will occur in a language other than English and, if so, the level of proficiency required and the kind of documentation of proficiency, such as the United States Foreign Service Language Rating System, that will be accepted;

(6) The institution's policies and practices regarding any form of financial aid, including all consumer information which the institution is required to disclose to the student under any state or federal financial aid program;

(7) The institution's policies and procedures for the award of credit for prior experiential learning, including assessment policies and procedures, provisions for appeal, and all charges that a student may be required to pay;

(8) The institution's standards for student achievement;

(9) A description of the facilities and of the types of equipment and materials that will be used for instruction;

(10) A description of library and other learning resources and the procedures for student access to those resources;

(11) If the institution offers distance education, the approximate number of days that will elapse between the institution's receipt of student lessons, projects, or dissertations and the institution's mailing of its response or evaluation.

(12) A description of all student services;

(13) Housing information including all of the following:

(A) Whether the institution has dormitory facilities under its control;

(B) The availability of housing located reasonably near the institution's facilities and an estimation of the approximate cost or range of cost of the housing; and

(C) If the institution has no responsibility to find or assist a student in finding housing, a clear and conspicuous statement so indicating. A statement that the program is “non-residential” does not satisfy this subparagraph.

(14) Policies on student rights, including the procedure for addressing student grievances; and

(15) Policies on the retention of student records.

(c) Institutions that include one or more courses in its catalog that do not meet the definition of educational program in Section 94837 of the Code and are not designed to lead to employment as defined in section 71710(b) must include a list of the programs to which the provisions of the Act apply, to be provided after the following disclosure:

“This catalog includes programs that are approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and subject to the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 and others that are not. Certain rights and protections outlined in this catalog, including but not limited to student refund rights, cancellation rights, and Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) eligibility, apply only to the following state approved programs:”.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94837, 94885 and 94909, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendments 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 2-10-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 6).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 71910. Permits. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7193A0244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:16.808030+00:00
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§ 71910. Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Renumbering of former chapter 2, article 19 heading to chapter 3, article 3 (sections 71910-71930) and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Renumbering of former chapter 2, article 19 heading to chapter 3, article 3 (sections 71910-71930) and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 71920. Student Records.
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§ 71920. Student Records.

(a) The institution shall maintain a file for each student who enrolls in the institution whether or not the student completes the educational service.

(b) In addition to the requirements of section 94900, the file shall contain all of the following pertinent student records:

(1) Written records and transcripts of any formal education or training, testing, or experience that are relevant to the student's qualifications for admission to the institution or the institution's award of credit or acceptance of transfer credits including the following:

(A) Verification of high school completion or equivalency or other documentation establishing the student's ability to do college level work such as successful completion of an ability-to-benefit test if required by the institution. For the purposes of this section an “ability-to-benefit test” means an independently administered examination from the list of examinations prescribed by the United States Department of Education pursuant to Section 484(d) of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1070a et seq.) as it is, from time to time, amended, that is designed to help identify students who possess the basic skills necessary to succeed in a post-secondary education program, but who lack a high school diploma;

(B) Records documenting units of credit earned at other institutions that have been accepted and applied by the institution as transfer credits toward the student's completion of an educational program;

(C) Grades or findings from any examination of academic ability or educational achievement used for admission or college placement purposes;

(D) All of the documents evidencing a student's prior experiential learning upon which the institution and the faculty base the award of any credit;

(2) Personal information regarding a student's age, gender, and ethnicity if that information has been voluntarily supplied by the student;

(3) Copies of all documents signed by the student, including contracts, instruments of indebtedness, and documents relating to financial aid;

(4) Records of the dates of enrollment and, if applicable, withdrawal from the institution, leaves of absence, and graduation; and

(5) In addition to the requirements of section 94900(b) of the Code, a transcript showing all of the following:

(A) The courses or other educational programs that were completed, or were attempted but not completed, and the dates of completion or withdrawal;

(B) Credit awarded for prior experiential learning, including the course title for which credit was awarded and the amount of credit;

(C) Credit for courses earned at other institutions;

(D) Credit based on any examination of academic ability or educational achievement used for admission or college placement purposes;

(E) The name, address, website address, and telephone number of the institution.

(6) For independent study courses, course outlines or learning contracts signed by the faculty and administrators who approved the course;

(7) The dissertations, theses, and other student projects submitted by graduate students;

(8) A copy of documents relating to student financial aid that are required to be maintained by law or by a loan guarantee agency;

(9) A document showing the total amount of money received from or on behalf of the student and the date or dates on which the money was received;

(10) A document specifying the amount of a refund, including the amount refunded for tuition and the amount for other itemized charges, the method of calculating the refund, the date the refund was made, and the name and address of the person or entity to which the refund was sent;

(11) Copies of any official advisory notices or warnings regarding the student's progress; and

(12) Complaints received from the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94900 and 94927.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsection (b)(5)(A) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

11. Amendment of subsection (b)(1)(A) filed 1-27-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 4).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 71930. Maintenance of Records.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71A6DA004C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:26.190665+00:00
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§ 71930. Maintenance of Records.

(a) An institution shall maintain all records required by the Act and this chapter. The records shall be maintained in this state.

(b)(1) In addition to permanently retaining a transcript as required by section 94900(b) of the Code, the institution shall maintain for a period of 5 years the pertinent student records described in Section 71920 from the student's date of completion or withdrawal.

(2) Notwithstanding (b)(1), the institution shall maintain records relating to federal financial aid programs as provided by federal law.

(c) A record is considered current for three years following a student's completion or withdrawal. A record may be stored on microfilm, microfiche, computer disk, or any other method of record storage only if all of the following apply:

(1) The record may be stored without loss of information or legibility for the period within which the record is required to be maintained by the Act;

(2) For a record that is current, the institution maintains functioning devices that can immediately reproduce exact, legible printed copies of stored records. The devices shall be maintained in reasonably close proximity to the stored records at the institution's primary administrative location in California. For a record that is no longer current, the institution shall be able to reproduce exact, legible printed copies within two (2) business days.

(3) The institution has personnel scheduled to be present at all times during normal business hours who know how to operate the devices and can explain the operation of the devices to any person authorized by the Act to inspect and copy records; and

(4) Any person authorized by the Act or this chapter to inspect and copy records shall be given immediate access to the document reproduction devices for the purpose of inspecting and copying stored records and shall, upon request, reimburse the institution for the reasonable cost of using the institution's equipment and material to make copies at a rate not to exceed ten cents ($0.10) per page.

(d) The institution shall maintain a second set of all academic and financial records required by the Act and this chapter at a different location unless the original records, including records stored pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section, are maintained in a manner secure from damage or loss. An acceptable manner of storage under this subsection would include fire resistant cabinets.

(e) All records that the institution is required to maintain by the Act or this chapter shall be made immediately available by the institution for inspection and copying during normal business hours by the Bureau and any entity authorized to conduct investigations.

(f) If an institution closes, the institution and its owners are jointly and severally responsible to arrange at their expense for the storage and safekeeping in California of all records required to be maintained by the Act and this chapter for as long as those records must be maintained. The repository of the records shall make these records immediately available for inspection and copying, without charge except as allowed under subdivision (c)(4) of this section, during normal business hours by any entity authorized by law to inspect and copy records.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94900 and 94900.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-17-92 as an emergency; operative 8-17-92 (Register 92, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 2-13-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-17-92 order transmitted to OAL on 2-3-93; disapproved by OAL on 3-24-93 (Register 93, No. 14).

3. New section refiled 4-12-93 as an emergency; operative 4-12-93 (Register 93, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 10-9-93 pursuant to Education Code section 94337(a) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-12-93 order transmitted to OAL on 10-6-93; disapproved by OAL on 11-22-93 (Register 93, No. 49).

5. New section refiled 11-17-93 as an emergency; operative 11-17-93 (Register 93, No. 47). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-16-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-93 order transmitted to OAL with amendment of subsections (c) and (e) 3-11-94 and filed 4-19-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Editorial correction of Histories 1 and 3 (Register 2010, No. 34).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72000. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71AD42A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:32.706779+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72000. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 3, article 1 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of chapter 3 and article 1 headings and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of chapter 3 and article 1 headings and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72005. Requirements for a Course of Study. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71B09E034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:36.900513+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72005. Requirements for a Course of Study. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94316, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72010. Applicability of Chapter. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71B3AB434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:43.365622+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72010. Applicability of Chapter. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310, 94311.4, 94312, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72020. Vocational Diploma Programs Offered by Degree-Granting Institutions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71B643514C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:50.941590+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72020. Vocational Diploma Programs Offered by Degree-Granting Institutions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94316, 94316.05 and 94316.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72101. Application Procedures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71B8B4534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:54.794671+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72101. Application Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94330, 94331 and 94331.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 2 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 2 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72105. Application Form. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71BB25534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:49:58.706298+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72105. Application Form. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94330, 94331 and 94331.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72110. Institution's Name, Address, Telephone Number of Primary Administrative Office. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71BDBD634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:02.893462+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72110. Institution's Name, Address, Telephone Number of Primary Administrative Office. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94315 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72120. Form of Business Organization. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71C02E634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:07.050687+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72120. Form of Business Organization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302, 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72130. Institution Ownership and Control; Violations of Law. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71C2C6714C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:11.259224+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72130. Institution Ownership and Control; Violations of Law. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94330, Education Code; and Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72140. Organization and Management. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71C648E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:14.977139+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72140. Organization and Management. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72150. Governing Board. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71C956234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:18.792205+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72150. Governing Board. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72160. Institution Representative. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71CCB1844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:22.753016+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72160. Institution Representative. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72170. Mission, Purposes, and Objectives. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71CFBEC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:34.127696+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72170. Mission, Purposes, and Objectives. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72180. Exemplars of Student Agreements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71D256D44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:43.845632+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72180. Exemplars of Student Agreements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72190. Financial Aid Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71D4EEE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:47.742069+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72190. Financial Aid Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312.2, 94343.5 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72200. Advertising and Other Public Statements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71D786F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:51.814737+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72200. Advertising and Other Public Statements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94312, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72210. Instruction and Degrees Offered. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71DA1F034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:55.797820+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72210. Instruction and Degrees Offered. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72220. Description of Educational Service. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71DCB7134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:50:59.818005+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72220. Description of Educational Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310, 94312, 94320 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72230. Instruction in Languages Other than English. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71DF28144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:13:52.431515+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72230. Instruction in Languages Other Than English. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72240. Financial Reports. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71E1C0234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:13:56.205815+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72240. Financial Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94311.4, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72250. Faculty. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71E458334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:56:50.290556+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72250. Faculty. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72260. Facilities and Equipment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71E78C834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:56:55.178354+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72260. Facilities and Equipment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72270. Libraries and Other Learning Resources. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71EB0EF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:00.141636+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72270. Libraries and Other Learning Resources. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72280. Student Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71EE43434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:05.156662+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72280. Student Services. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72290. Copy of Catalog. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71F19EA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:10.013063+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72290. Copy of Catalog. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72300. Graduation Document. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71F4FA034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:14.636566+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72300. Graduation Document. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72310. Recordkeeping; Custodian of Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71F7B9224C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:19.086336+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72310. Recordkeeping; Custodian of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72330. Operational Plan. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71FA9F534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:23.682253+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72330. Operational Plan. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94311.4 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72340. Additional Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I71FD5E734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:28.125923+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72340. Additional Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311, 94311.4 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72360. Approval for a Particular Educational Program or Degree Title. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72006BB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:32.647082+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72360. Approval for a Particular Educational Program or Degree Title. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72380. Signatures and Certification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72032AD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:37.257618+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72380. Signatures and Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 2015.5, Code of Civil Procedure; Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72400. Processing of Completed Applications. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7206AD434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:41.227631+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72400. Processing of Completed Applications. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72405. Change in Circumstance Affecting Application Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I720A08A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:50.120693+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72405. Change in Circumstance Affecting Application Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72410. Right to an Administrative Hearing. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I720CEED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:57:55.682422+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72410. Right to an Administrative Hearing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94330(l), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72415. Length of Approval to Operate. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I720FFC134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:00.174914+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72415. Length of Approval to Operate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72420. Applications from Institutions Operating on December 31, 1990. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I721309534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:04.326382+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72420. Applications from Institutions Operating on December 31, 1990. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72450. Visiting Committees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7215A1634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:09.339003+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72450. Visiting Committees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 3 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 3 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72455. Challenge to the Visiting Committee. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I721839734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:13.356786+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72455. Challenge to the Visiting Committee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72460. Duties of the Visiting Committee. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I721AF8934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:17.419783+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72460. Duties of the Visiting Committee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72465. Visiting Committee Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I721D90A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:21.526620+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72465. Visiting Committee Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72470. Institution Cooperation with Visiting Committee. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I722001A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:25.720170+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72470. Institution Cooperation with Visiting Committee. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72500. Application to Change Location Required. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7222C0C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:29.728979+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72500. Application to Change Location Required. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312, 94320 and 94330(k)(13), Education Code; and Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New article 4 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 4 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 4 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72505. Contents of Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7225A6F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:33.934975+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72505. Contents of Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72515. Council Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7228B4334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:37.570929+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72515. Council Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code; and Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72520. Emergency Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I722C0F934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:41.542318+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72520. Emergency Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72550. Application for Addition of Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I722FB9134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:45.433450+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72550. Application for Addition of Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72555. Contents of the Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I723314734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:49.057457+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72555. Contents of the Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72560. Processing of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7235FAA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:53.421754+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72560. Processing of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72565. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72392EF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:58:57.679137+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72565. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72570. Change of Institutional Name. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I723C15234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:01.674852+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72570. Change of Institutional Name. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72600. Application for Change. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I723EFB534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:05.381935+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72600. Application for Change. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72605. Contents of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72422FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:11.198206+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72605. Contents of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72610. Processing of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7245D9234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:14.775658+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72610. Processing of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72615. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7248BF534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:18.686743+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72615. Decision on the Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94305 and 94310, Education Code; Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72650. Branch Locations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I724BCC934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:22.503981+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72650. Branch Locations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New article 6 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 6 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 6 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72655. Satellite Locations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I724ED9D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:26.558699+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72655. Satellite Locations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94302 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72700. Operational Standards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I725198F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:30.381100+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72700. Operational Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94305, 94310, 94311.4, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 7 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 7 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72701. Applicability of Standards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I725458134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:33.922715+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72701. Applicability of Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94377, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94305, 94310, 94311.4, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72705. Mission, Purposes, and Objectives. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7256C9134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:37.725199+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72705. Mission, Purposes, and Objectives. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94377, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94305, 94310, 94311.4, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72710. Curriculum. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72593A144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:41.600155+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72710. Curriculum. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72715. Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I725BAB144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:45.482108+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72715. Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94305 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72720. Faculty. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I725E1C134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:49.227843+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72720. Faculty. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code; Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72725. Ownership and Management. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72608D144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:52.928494+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72725. Ownership and Management. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72730. Administration. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I726325244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T19:59:56.464410+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72730. Administration. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code; Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72735. Facilities. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7265BD334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:02.785820+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72735. Facilities. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72740. Library and Other Learning Resources. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7268F1834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:06.587391+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72740. Library and Other Learning Resources. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72745. Financial Resources. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I726BFEC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:10.181201+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72745. Financial Resources. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310, 94311.4 and 94316.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72770. Statement of Admissions Policy. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I726F33134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:14.309864+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72770. Statement of Admissions Policy. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New article 8 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 8 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 8 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72775. Standards for Student Academic Achievement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I727219434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:18.278040+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72775. Standards for Student Academic Achievement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72800. Enrollment Agreement and Charges. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72748A444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:22.292136+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72800. Enrollment Agreement and Charges. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New article 9 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 9 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 9 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72805. Refunds. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I727749614C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:25.996564+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72805. Refunds. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72810. Catalog. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7279BA634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:29.762467+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72810. Catalog. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72830. Degree Programs by Correspondence Instruction. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I727CA0934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:33.387361+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72830. Degree Programs by Correspondence Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310 and 94312, Education Code.

History

1. New article 10 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72850. General Provisions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I727FADD44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:37.735291+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72850. General Provisions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New article 11 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 11 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 11 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72855. Associate Degrees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72826CF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:41.649969+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72855. Associate Degrees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72860. Bachelor's Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72852C134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:46.685692+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72860. Bachelor's Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72865. General Provisions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I728839534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:52.259000+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72865. General Provisions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New article 12 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 12 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 12 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72870. Master's Degrees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I728B1F814C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:55.893563+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72870. Master's Degrees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72875. Professional Doctoral Degree. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I728E53D14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:00:59.821689+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72875. Professional Doctoral Degree. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72880. Doctorate Degrees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72913A034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:03.883233+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72880. Doctorate Degrees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72885. Doctoral Committees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7293D2134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:07.850798+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72885. Doctoral Committees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72890. Credit for Prior Experiential Learning. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72966A234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:12.215227+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72890. Credit for Prior Experiential Learning. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301 and 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New article 13 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 13 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 13 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72900. Annual Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I729902334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:16.315343+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72900. Annual Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311.4, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New article 14 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 14 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 14 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72905. Financial Reports. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I729BC1534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:20.119490+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72905. Financial Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311.4, 94312.2 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72910. Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I729E59614C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:23.777184+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72910. Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New article 15 and section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Deletion of article 15 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Deletion of article 15 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72915. Permits. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72A0F1734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:27.611716+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72915. Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94310, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72920. Student Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72A473E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:31.288548+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72920. Student Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 72930. Maintenance of Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72A7CF434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:34.990996+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 72930. Maintenance of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94301, 94310, 94312 and 94330, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-17-95; operative 8-16-95 (Register 95, No. 29).

2. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73000. Definitions and References. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72AB9FD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:38.864830+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73000. Definitions and References. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94710, 94711-94746, 94774, 94778, 94882 and 94920, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including repealer of subsection (i) and subsection relettering transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of chapter 4 and article 1 headings and repealer of chapter 4 (articles 1-11, sections 73000-73910), article 1 (sections 73000-73010) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of chapter 4 and article 1 headings and repealer of chapter 4 (articles 1-11, sections 73000-73910), article 1 (sections 73000-73010) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73010. Applicability of Chapter. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72AEFB334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:42.569684+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73010. Applicability of Chapter. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94774, 94778, 94850, 94882 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73100. Application Form. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72B2F2D44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:46.351577+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73100. Application Form. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94915 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 2 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73110. Institution's Name, Address, Telephone Number of Primary Administrative Office. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72B6C3634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:49.968779+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73110. Institution's Name, Address, Telephone Number of Primary Administrative Office. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73120. Form of Business Organization. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72BA1EC44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:54.144348+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73120. Form of Business Organization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73130. Institution Ownership and Control; Violations of Law. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72BD7A234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:01:57.682478+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73130. Institution Ownership and Control; Violations of Law. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94705, 94802, 94850, 94851, 94879, 94881 and 94915, Education Code; Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsection (a) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c)(1) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73140. Organization and Management. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72C0AE734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:01.483862+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73140. Organization and Management. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94705, 94802, 94850, 94851, 94879, 94881 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73150. Governing Board. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72C47F034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:05.399021+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73150. Governing Board. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94705, 94802, 94850, 94851, 94859 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73160. Student Progress, Review, and Notification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72C828834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:09.299762+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73160. Student Progress, Review, and Notification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73165. Institution Representative. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72CBD2034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:13.179415+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73165. Institution Representative. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: 94705, 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73170. Exemplars of Student Agreements; Written Disclosures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72CF54734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:16.993401+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73170. Exemplars of Student Agreements; Written Disclosures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94853, 94859, 94866, 94868 and 94871, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73180. Financial Aid Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72D288C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:20.972743+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73180. Financial Aid Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94808, 94915 and 94947, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73190. Advertising and Other Public Statements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72D5BD134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:24.631170+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73190. Advertising and Other Public Statements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94705, 94802, 94808, 94832, 94850 and 94851, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73200. Instruction Offered. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72D918734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:28.350444+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73200. Instruction Offered. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73210. Description of Educational Service. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72DC73D44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:31.948588+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73210. Description of Educational Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94705, 94802, 94831, 94832, 94850, 94851, 94854, 94875 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsection (a)(6) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73220. Minimum Level of Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72E01D534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:35.774193+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73220. Minimum Level of Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73230. Instruction in Languages Other than English. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72E463134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:39.570541+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73230. Instruction in Languages Other Than English. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73240. Instruction to Non-English Speaking Students. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72E85AB14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:43.355924+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73240. Instruction to Non-English Speaking Students. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94832, 94851, 94875 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (d) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73260. Financial Reports. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72EC2B434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:47.335931+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73260. Financial Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94804, 94808, 94855 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(2) and (c) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73270. Instructors. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72EF86A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:51.235617+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73270. Instructors. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73280. Facilities and Equipment. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72F4B6C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:55.086244+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73280. Facilities and Equipment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73290. Libraries. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I72FAD1434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:02:58.943585+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73290. Libraries. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73300. Student Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7301FD334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:02.833249+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73300. Student Services. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73310. Recordkeeping; Custodian of Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73057FA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:06.385137+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73310. Recordkeeping; Custodian of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94850, 94851, 94854, 94874 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73320. Copy of Catalog. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I730929234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:10.898374+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73320. Copy of Catalog. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94814, 94850, 94851, 94859 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73330. Job Placement Assistance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I730C84834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:14.703236+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73330. Job Placement Assistance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73340. Self-Monitoring Procedures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I730FB8D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:18.510361+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73340. Self-Monitoring Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73350. Claim of Exemption. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7312ED234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:27.999855+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73350. Claim of Exemption. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94790, 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73360. Entrance Tests. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I731621734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:41.583274+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73360. Entrance Tests. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94872 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73380. Operational Plan. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7319A3E24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:49.140389+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73380. Operational Plan. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94804, 94855 and 94915(f) and (g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73390. Additional Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I731D4D634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:53.677076+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73390. Additional Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94804, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73400. Unavailable Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73211DF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:03:57.614531+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73400. Unavailable Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73410. Approval for a Particular Educational Service, Course, or Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7324EE834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:01.574805+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73410. Approval for A Particular Educational Service, Course, or Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of section transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73420. Student Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7329A9734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:05.851657+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73420. Student Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73430. Certification of Compliance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I732EB2834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:10.636410+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73430. Certification of Compliance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94800, 94802, 94831, 94850, 94851, 94985 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73440. Signatures and Certification. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7332F8434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:15.038546+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73440. Signatures and Certification. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73470. FAA Certified Flight Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7336EFE14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:18.758371+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73470. FAA Certified Flight Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94930 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73480. Truck Driving Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I733A72534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:22.660429+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73480. Truck Driving Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94915 and 94925, Education Code; and Division 14.8 (commencing with Section 34500) of the Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including repealer of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(4), new subsections (a)(3) and (c) and subsection relettering and amendment of Note transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73500. Processing Time for Completed Applications. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I733DCDB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:26.770535+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73500. Processing Time for Completed Applications. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 3 heading and repealer of article 3 (sections 73500-73540) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 3 heading and repealer of article 3 (sections 73500-73540) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73520. Change in Circumstance Affecting Application Information. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I734177314C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:30.789343+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73520. Change in Circumstance Affecting Application Information. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: 94802, 94850, 94851 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73530. Priority of Review. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I734595E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:35.662091+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73530. Priority of Review. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73540. Length of Approval to Operate. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73498D834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:40.284229+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73540. Length of Approval to Operate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73550. Application for Approval to Change Name. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I734D85234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:43.975358+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73550. Application for Approval to Change Name. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94832 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of section transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 4 heading and repealer of article 4 (sections 73550-73590) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 4 heading and repealer of article 4 (sections 73550-73590) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73560. Contents of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7350E0834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:48.052072+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73560. Contents of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311 and 94316.3, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 10-14-92; operative 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73570. Approval of Name Change. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I735526434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:51.584174+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73570. Approval of Name Change. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311 and 94316.3, Education Code. Sections 15735 and 15736, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 10-14-92; operative 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73580. Payment of Fees, Costs, and Expenses. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I735797434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:55.771191+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73580. Payment of Fees, Costs, and Expenses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311, 94316.3 and 94331, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 10-14-92; operative 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73590. Notice of Denial; Right to Hearing. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I735A08414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:04:59.526252+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73590. Notice of Denial; Right to Hearing. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311 and 94316.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealer filed 10-14-92; operative 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73600. Application to Change Location Required. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I735D15834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:03.259121+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73600. Application to Change Location Required. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94803(o), 94873(h)(2) and 94915, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of article 5 (sections 73600-73650) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of article 5 (sections 73600-73650) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73610. Contents of Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I736134334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:06.978938+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73610. Contents of Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94873 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73620. Notice to Students of Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I736552E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:11.291185+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73620. Notice to Students of Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94873 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73630. Approval to Change Location Pursuant to Section 94873(h)(2) of the Code. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I736A34E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:15.164601+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73630. Approval to Change Location Pursuant to Section 94873(h)(2) of the Code. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94873 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73640. Bureau Approval. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I736F16E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:19.088013+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73640. Bureau Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94873 and 94915, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73650. Emergency Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73730E834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:23.099881+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73650. Emergency Application for Change in Location. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94873 and 94915, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b), (c) and (d) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73660. Application for Certificate of Authorization; Applicability. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I737706234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:27.374012+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73660. Application for Certificate of Authorization; Applicability. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94831, 94877, 94915 and 94985, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect adding new article 6 and amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 6 heading and repealer of article 6 (sections 73660-73690) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 6 heading and repealer of article 6 (sections 73660-73690) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73670. Contents of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I737A61834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:31.316926+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73670. Contents of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, 94920 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73680. Bureau Review and Decision. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I737DBCE14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:35.268675+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73680. Bureau Review and Decision. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915 and 94920, Education Code; Sections 15375 and 15376, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73690. Instructional Staff Vacancies. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73813F534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:39.173567+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73690. Instructional Staff Vacancies. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73700. Quality of Instruction; Educational Objectives. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73850FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:42.958388+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73700. Quality of Instruction; Educational Objectives. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94831, 94832, 94850, 94854, 94875 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b) and (c) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 7 heading and repealer of article 7 (sections 73700-73740) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 7 heading and repealer of article 7 (sections 73700-73740) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73710. Physical Facilities, Equipment, and Materials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I738A40034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:46.886518+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73710. Physical Facilities, Equipment, and Materials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94850, 94875 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73720. Instructors. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I738F49134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:05:51.395489+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73720. Instructors. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94850, 94875, 94915 and 94920, Education Code; Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73730. Financial Aid Director and Officers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I739340B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:05.557295+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73730. Financial Aid Director and Officers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94850, 94875, 94915 and 94920, Education Code; Section 480, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73740. Officers, Directors, Owners. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7396C3234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:10.538228+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73740. Officers, Directors, Owners. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94850, 94851, 94879, 94881 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (c) and (d) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73750. Catalog Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I739A6CA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:14.503557+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73750. Catalog Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94814, 94831, 94850, 94851, 94859 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of opening paragraph and Note transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (h) and (m) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 8 heading and repelaer of article 8 (sections 73750-73790) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 8 heading and repealer of article 8 (sections 73750-73790) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73760. Cosmetology School Catalog Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I739E16234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:18.521125+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73760. Cosmetology School Catalog Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915(i), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of section transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73765. Monitoring Student Progress. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73A20DC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:22.536473+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73765. Monitoring Student Progress. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73770. Student Complaint Procedures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73A5DE534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:26.802369+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73770. Student Complaint Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94832, 94866, 94876 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1) and (b)(4) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73780. Documents of Completion. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73AA4B234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:30.415379+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73780. Documents of Completion. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94830 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73790. Disclosures; Performance Standards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73AEDF034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:34.545688+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73790. Disclosures; Performance Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94816, 94832, 94850, 94851, 94854 and 94859, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73800. Refunds Under Section 94870 of the Code. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73B34BD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:38.412355+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73800. Refunds under Section 94870 of the Code. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94869 and 94870, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsection (a)(2) and repealer of subsection (a)(2)(C) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending article heading, section heading, section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 9 heading and repealer of article 9 (sections 73800-73832) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 9 heading and repealer of article 9 (sections 73800-73832) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73820. English-as-a-Second Language (“ESL”) Instruction; Independent Test Administration for ESL Programs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73B6A7334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:42.318285+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73820. English-As-A-Second Language (“ESL”) Instruction; Independent Test Administration for ESL Programs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Section 94865, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73830. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73B9DB834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:46.597052+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73830. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94865, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73831. Minimum Test Scores. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73BD0FD14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:50.412040+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73831. Minimum Test Scores. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94865, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73832. Recognition of Tests. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73C044234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:54.390647+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73832. Recognition of Tests. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94865, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73850. Annual Report. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73C3C6934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:06:58.253354+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73850. Annual Report. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94806, 94808, 94861 and 94862, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer of article 10 (sections 73850-73860) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 10 heading and repealer of article 10 (sections 73850-73860) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73860. Financial Reports. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73C7E5434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:01.913492+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73860. Financial Reports. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94808, 94861 and 94862, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsection (b)(1) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)(2) and (b)(4) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73870. Logs. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73CC03F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:05.970464+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73870. Logs. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94705, 94770, 94771, 94802, 94829, 94850, 94851, 94854, 94859, 94867, 94869, 94874 and 94945, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of Note transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Deletion of article 11 heading and repealer of article 11 (sections 73870-73910) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 11 heading and repealer of article 11 (sections 73870-73910) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73880. Course Syllabus. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73CFFB934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:10.299112+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73880. Course Syllabus. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94874 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of opening paragraph transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73890. Permits. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73D3A5144C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:13.957303+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73890. Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73900. Student Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73D74E934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:17.521423+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73900. Student Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94829, 94874 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsections (a) and (b) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(3) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 3. Institutional Operating Standards > Article 3. Maintenance and Production of Records > § 73910. Maintenance of Records. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73DAA9F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:21.465763+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 73910. Maintenance of Records. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94882, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94829, 94874 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsection (c)(4) and transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and amending Note filed 1-7-2002 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2002, No. 2).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74000. Fees and Penalties — General Provisions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73E1D5E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:25.146853+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 74000. Fees and Penalties -- General Provisions.

(a) An institution shall pay the fees established by Article 17 of the Act. A failure to include a fee with an application or other request renders the application or request incomplete.

(b) All fees lawfully collected are non-refundable.

(c) A fee that is not paid timely is subject to penalty as set forth in section 94931 of the Code.

(d) The Bureau shall deny a renewal of an approval to operate if the institution fails to submit at the time it files its application for renewal of an approval to operate: all unpaid fees; penalty fees; penalties; orders for reimbursement of costs and expenses; and assessments for, and reimbursement of all payments made to students from, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund.

(e)(1) If an institution fails to pay any fee and any penalty fees timely, the Bureau may initiate proceedings to revoke the institution's approval to operate for failure to pay fees.

(2) Any proceeding to revoke an institution's approval to operate is subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of the Administrative Procedures Act. If a hearing is requested, it shall be limited to the issues of whether any fee or penalty was owed and, if so, whether the fee or penalty were paid when originally due.

(3) The procedure specified in this subdivision is cumulative to any other right or remedy the Bureau may invoke against an institution which fails to pay its annual fee or a penalty fee when originally due. Nothing in this subdivision restricts the Bureau's authority to bring other administrative or judicial action against an institution that fails to pay its fees when due.

(4) An institution whose approval to operate was revoked because of nonpayment of an annual fee or penalty fee may seek to obtain approval to operate only by filing an application for a new approval to operate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94930.5, 94931.5, 94932 and 94933, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsections (f)(1), (f)(3) and (f)(4) and repealer and new subsection (f)(2) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Renumbering of former chapter 5 to chapter 4 (articles 1-3, sections 74000-74200) and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Renumbering of former chapter 5 to chapter 4 (articles 1-3, sections 74000-74200) and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including repealer of subsection (c) and subsection relettering, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74002. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73E7A2434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:29.066821+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 74002. Definitions.

(a) “Annual fee” or “annual institutional fee” is the fee required by subdivision (d) of section 94930.5 of the Code.

(b) “Annual gross revenue” means all revenue such as tuition, fees, and other charges derived by an institution, during its last fiscal year ending before the due date of an annual fee payment, from any source for any education, instruction, training, or any services incident thereto. “Annual gross revenue” does not include unearned tuition and refunds. An institution shall account for “annual gross revenue” in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Section 94930.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c), repealing subsections (j)-(j)(4) and amending Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74004. Request for Verification of Exemption.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73ED20834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:32.871173+00:00
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§ 74004. Request for Verification of Exemption.

The fee to request verification that the institution is exempt pursuant to Section 94874 is $250.00.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94874.7 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Section 94874.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74006. Annual Fee.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73F2C5D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74006. Annual Fee.

(a) An institution's annual fee is due within 30 days of the date on which the institution originally receives its approval to operate and each year thereafter on the anniversary of the date of the original approval.

(b) An institution shall pay its annual fee in addition to any other applicable fees.

(c) The annual institutional fee is based on the institution's annual revenue. For purposes of this article, annual revenue is annual gross revenue.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94930.5 and 94931.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74008. Fees Payable by Institutions in Connection with Approval Under Sections 94900, 94901, and 94905 of the Code. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73F66F514C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:40.208732+00:00
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§ 74008. Fees Payable by Institutions in Connection with Approval Under Sections 94900, 94901, and 94905 of the Code. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94932, Education Code; and 5 CCR sections 71000 et seq. and 72000 et seq.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74010. Fees Payable by Institutions in Connection with Approval Under Section 94915 of the Code. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73F97C934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:43.675875+00:00
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§ 74010. Fees Payable by Institutions in Connection with Approval Under Section 94915 of the Code. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94915 and 94932, Education Code; and 5 CCR section 73000 et seq.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74012. Short Course Institutions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73FC62C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:47.442885+00:00
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§ 74012. Short Course Institutions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94311, 94331 and 94331.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Repealer filed 5-14-98 as an emergency; operative 5-14-98 (Register 98, No. 20). This action remains in effect until June 30, 1999, or until regularly adopted regulations become effective, whichever comes first. Education Code section 94778.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 5-14-98 emergency repeal by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 99, No. 45).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74014. Institutions Subject to Section 94931(c)(3) of the Code. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I73FF97134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:51.269413+00:00
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§ 74014. Institutions Subject to Section 94931(c)(3) of the Code. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94742.1, 94931(c)(3) and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Repealer filed 5-14-98 as an emergency; operative 5-14-98 (Register 98, No. 20). This action remains in effect until June 30, 1999, or until regularly adopted regulations become effective, whichever comes first. Education Code section 94778.

3. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 5-14-98 emergency repeal by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 99, No. 45).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

5. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74015. Fee Schedule Required by Section 94932(c) of the Education Code. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7402CB634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:54.799700+00:00
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§ 74015. Fee Schedule Required by Section 94932(c) of the Education Code. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94770, Education Code. Reference: Section 94932(c)(2) and (3), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-8-98 as an emergency; operative 1-8-98 (Register 98, No. 2). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day (Education Code section 94778).

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2000, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74016. Agents and Agencies. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7405D8A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:07:58.642928+00:00
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§ 74016. Agents and Agencies. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94932, 94934, 94940 and 94942, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94932, 94940 and 94942, Education Code; and 5 CCR section 75000 et seq.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74018. Certificates of Authorization. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I740A93924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:02.394314+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 74018. Certificates of Authorization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94915, 94920 and 94932, Education Code; and 5 CCR section 73660 et seq.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-93 with Secretary of State pursuant to Governor's decision to overturn OAL's decision of disapproval; operative 12-15-93 (Register 93, No. 47).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74020. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I740F75934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:06.451970+00:00
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§ 74020. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94846, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Deletion of article 2 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 2 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74030. Application for Change of Ownership. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I741409734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:10.332734+00:00
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§ 74030. Application for Change of Ownership. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94739, 94802 and 94846, Education Code; and Section 2015.5, Code of Civil Procedure.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74040. Completion of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I741876414C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:14.105707+00:00
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§ 74040. Completion of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94840 and 94846, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74050. Processing Time. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I741C1FC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:17.812575+00:00
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§ 74050. Processing Time. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94802, 94840, 94846, 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 1. Fees and Payment Schedule > § 74100. Probation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I741FF0534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:21.390847+00:00
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§ 74100. Probation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94965, 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94771, 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Deletion of article 3 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of article 3 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 2. Reports > § 74112. Uniform Data — Annual Report, Performance Fact Sheet.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I74415B034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:08:29.862823+00:00
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§ 74112. Uniform Data -- Annual Report, Performance Fact Sheet.

(a) Format. The format for the Performance Fact Sheet shall be in at least 12 pt. type, in an easily readable font, with 1.15 line spacing and all titles and column headings shall be in bold 14 pt. type, which shall also identify the program for which the Performance Fact Sheet pertains. The Performance Fact Sheet shall contain all and only the information required or specifically permitted by sections 94910 and 94929.5 of the Code or this chapter. A separate Performance Fact Sheet shall be prepared for each program.

(b) An institution offering educational programs that are too new to provide the required two years of data shall include the date the program began as well as the statement required by section 94910(e) of the Code. The Performance Fact Sheet shall also disclose the estimated date of availability for two full years of data for those programs.

(c) Institutions approved under section 94874.8 of the Code, which do not include all required information per section 94874.8(a)(4), shall include on the Performance Fact Sheet the date of approval to operate and when the required data will be available.

(d) In addition to the definitions contained in section 94928 of the Code:

(1) “Number of Students Who Began the Program” means the number of students who began a program who were scheduled to complete the program within 100% of the published program length within the reporting calendar year, and excludes all students who cancelled during the cancellation period.

(2) “Number of On-time Graduates” means the number of students who completed the program within 100% of the published program length within the reporting calendar year.

(3) “Gainfully Employed” means:

(A)(i) The graduate is employed in a job classification under the United States Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification codes, using the Detailed Occupation (six-digit) level, for which the institution has identified in its catalog and in its employment positions list required by section 94910(f)(2) of the Code that the program prepares its graduates; and

(ii) The graduate is employed in a single position or concurrent aggregated positions totaling at least 30 hours per week for 5 weeks (35 calendar days), or totaling at least 20 hours per week for 5 weeks (35 calendar days) with a statement signed by the graduate stating that he or she chose to seek part-time employment rather than fulltime employment after graduation; or

(B) The graduate is employed by the same employer that employed the graduate before enrollment, and any of the following conditions are met:

(i) the graduate is employed in an occupation with a different Detailed Occupation (six-digit) level Standard Occupational Classification code than applies to the position in which the graduate was employed before enrollment; or

(ii) the employer or the graduate provides a statement to the effect that the employment after graduation was the result of a promotion with increased pay, due at least in part to graduation from the program; or

(iii) the employer or the graduate provides a statement to the effect that the degree or the completed program was required as a condition of continued employment; or

(C) The graduate is self-employed or working freelance as reasonably evidenced by, but not limited to, a business license, fictitious business name statement, advertising (other than business cards), website, or business receipts or other evidence of income from business; or an attestation signed by the graduate of self-employment or freelance work and dated after graduation.

(e) Reporting periods:

(1) An Annual Report shall include data for all educational programs as defined in section 94837 of the Code for the previous one calendar year.

(2) A Performance Fact Sheet shall be current and available not later than December 1st, and shall report data for the previous two calendar years based upon the “number of students who began the program,” as defined in subdivision (d)(1) of this section and were scheduled to graduate in the reported year(s).

(f) Total Charges. The institution's Annual Report and Performance Fact Sheet shall include the total charges for a student to complete the program within 100% of the program length. The institution must include the disclosure that there may be additional charges if the program is not completed on-time.

Total charges shall be disclosed in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the format listed below (dates and numbers are for example only):

Cost of Educational Program:

Total Charges for the program for students completing on-time in 20XX: $50,000.

Total Charges may be higher for students that do not complete on-time.

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(g) Student Loan/Debt Information.

(1) If the institution participates in federal financial aid programs, the institution shall include loan information in the institution's Annual Report and on the Performance Fact Sheet. The loan information shall include:

(A) The most recent three year cohort default rate, as reported by the United States Department of Education;

(B) The percentage of enrolled students receiving federal student loans;

(C) The average amount of federal student loan debt of those graduates who have federal student loan debt in the reporting year; and

(D) The percentage of graduates with federal student loans, as calculated by the institution.

Loan information shall be included in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the format listed below (dates and numbers are for example only):

	Federal Student Loan Debt at (Name of Institution)	
	Percentage of students who defaulted on their federal student loans at this school:	28%1
	Percentage of students enrolled in 20XX who took out federal student loans to pay for this program:	43%
	Percentage of graduates in 20XX who took out federal student loans to pay for this program:	65%
	Average federal student loan debt of 20XX graduates who took out federal student loans at this institution:	$26,000

1 The percentage of students who defaulted on their federal student loans is called the Cohort Default Rate (CDR). It shows the percentage of this school's students who were more than 270 days (about 9 months) behind on their federal student loans within three years of when the first payment was due. This is the most recent CDR reported by the U.S. Department of Education.

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(2) Institutions that do not participate in federal financial aid programs shall include one of two statements in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the following:

Students at (name of institution) are not eligible for federal student loans. The U.S. Department of Education has determined that this institution does not meet the criteria that would allow its students to participate in federal student aid programs.

or

(Name of Institution) is eligible, but chooses not to participate in federal student aid programs. So students here do not have federal student loans.

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(h) Completion Rates. Reporting of completion rates for an institution's Annual Report and Performance Fact Sheet shall include, for each educational program, the number of students who began the program as defined in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the number of students available for graduation, number of on-time graduates, and completion rate(s). An optional table may be added to include completion rate data for students completing within 150% of the published program length. For an institution reporting completion data pursuant to section 94929(b) of the Code, completion data shall be separately reported for each program and the Performance Fact Sheet shall disclose, if true, that the completion data is being reported for students completing within 150% of the published program length, and that data is not being separately reported for students completing the program within 100% of the published program length. Programs that are more than one year in length which are reporting 150% Completion Rate will provide four calendar years of data.

Completion rates shall be included in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the chart below (dates, numbers, and other data shown are for example only):

On-time Completion Rates (Graduation Rates) (includes data for the two calendar years prior to reporting)

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

Calendar Year	Number of Students Who Began the Program	Students Available for Graduation	Number of On-time Graduates	On-time Completion Rate
20XX	100	98	70	71%
20XY	80	80	55	69%

Students Completing Within 150% of the Published Program Length

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

Calendar Year	Number of Students Who Began the Program	Students Available for Graduation	150% Graduates	150% Completion Rate
20XX	100	98	95	97%
20XY	80	80	78	98%
*20XZ	90	90	87	97%
*20YA	87	85	74	87%

*Included only if program is more than one year in length

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(i) Job Placement Rates.

(1) Any placement data required by sections 94910(b) and 94929.5(a) of the Code shall be reported for the number of students who began the program as defined in subdivision (d)(1) of this section for each reported calendar year.

(2) Placement is measured six months from the graduation date of each student. For programs that require passage of a licensing examination, placement shall be measured six months after the announcement of the examination results for the first examination available after a student completes an applicable educational program. Reporting of placement rates shall include for each educational program: the number of students who began the program, the number of graduates as defined in section 94842 of the Code, the graduates available for employment, graduates employed in the field and job placement rate(s).

(3) If the institution makes any claim related to preparing students for a job or regarding job placement, the list required by section 94910(f)(2) of the Code shall identify the employment positions by using the Detailed Occupation or six-digit level of the Standard Occupational Classification codes.

(4) Placement rate shall be calculated as follows: the number of graduates employed in the field as defined in section 94928(e)(1) of the Code in conjunction with section 74112(d)(3) divided by the number of graduates available for employment as defined in section 94928(d) of the Code.

Job Placement rates and related disclosures shall be included in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the charts below, (dates, numbers, and other data shown are for example only):

Job Placement Rates (includes data for the two calendar years prior to reporting)

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

Calendar Year	Number of Students Who Began the Program	Number of Graduates	Graduates Available for Employment	Graduates Employed in the Field	Placement Rate % Employed in the Field
20XX	100	70	70	55	79%
20XY	80	55	55	20	36%

Gainful Employment Categories (includes data for the two calendar years prior to reporting)

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

Part Time vs. Full Time Employment

	Graduates Employed in the field 20 to 29 hours per week	Graduates Employed in the field at least 30 hours per week	Total Graduates Employed in the Field
20XX	15	40	55
20XY	5	15	20

Single Position vs. Concurrent Aggregated Positions

	Graduates Employed in the field in a single position	Graduates Employed in the field in concurrent aggregated positions	Total Graduates Employed in the Field
20XX	52	3	55
20XY	19	1	20

Self-Employed/Freelance Positions

	Graduates Employed who are self-employed or working freelance	Total Graduates Employed in the Field
20XX	3	55
20XY	5	20

Institutional Employment

	Graduates Employed in the field who are employed by the institution, an employer owned by the institution, or an employer who shares ownership with the institution	Total Graduates Employed in the Field
20XX	15	55
20XY	5	20

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(5) The following self-employment/freelance worker disclosure shall be initialed by students entering any programs in which the majority of graduates who obtain jobs obtain in this type of work:

This program may result in freelance or self-employment.

• The work available to graduates of this program is usually for freelance or self-employment.

• This type of work may not be consistent.

• The period of employment can range from one day to weeks to several months.

• Hours worked in a day or week may be more or less than the traditional 8 hour work day or 40 hour work week.

• You can expect to spend unpaid time expanding your networks, advertising, promoting your services, or honing your skills.

• Once graduates begin to work freelance or are self-employed, they will be asked to provide documentation that they are employed as such so that they may be counted as placed for our job placement records.

• Students initialing this disclosure understand that either a majority or all of this school's graduates are employed in this manner and understand what comprises this work style.

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Only initial after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(j) License Examination Passage Rates. If license examination passage rates are not available from the appropriate state agency, an institution shall collect the information directly from its graduates. If an institution demonstrates that, after reasonable efforts, it is unable to obtain the examination passage information from its graduates, the institution shall report the number of students it could not contact and note in a font the same size as the majority of the data on the Performance Fact Sheet, “License examination passage data is not available from the state agency administering the examination. We were unable to collect data from [enter the number] graduates.”

Reporting of license examination passage rates for the Annual Report and the Performance Fact Sheet shall include, for each educational program: the number of graduates in the reported year, the number of documented graduates who passed the first available examination, number of documented graduates who failed the first available examination, the number of graduates for whom data is not available. An optional column may be added to separately report licensing examination data for graduates who take and pass the exam after failing initially. The Annual Report shall also include a description of the processes for attempting to contact those students.

For licensing examinations that are not continuously administered, license examination passage rates shall be included in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the chart below, (dates, numbers, and other data shown are for example only):

License Examination Passage Rates (includes data for the two calendar years prior to reporting)

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

First Available Exam Date	Date Exam Results Announced	Number of Graduates in Calendar Year	Number of Graduates Taking Exam	Number Who Passed Exam	Number Who Failed Exam	Passage Rate
2/1/20XX	3/15/20XX	277	80	40	40	50%
6/1/20XX	7/15/20XX	277	100	75	25	75%
10/1/20XX	11/15/20XX	277	82	68	14	76%
2/1/20XY	3/20/20XX	304	80	40	40	50%
6/1/20XY	7/19/20XX	304	100	70	30	70%
10/1/20XY	11/19/20XX	304	92	62	30	67%

License examination passage data is not available from the state agency administering the examination. We were unable to collect data from 32 graduates.

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

For licensing examinations that are continuously administered, license examination passage rates shall be included in the Performance Fact Sheet in a format substantially similar to the chart below (dates, numbers, and other data shown are for example only):

License Examination Passage Rates (includes data for the two calendar years prior to reporting)

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

Calendar Year	Number of Graduates in Calendar Year	Number of Graduates Taking Exam	Number Who Who Passed First Available Exam	Number Who Failed First Available Exam	Passage Rate
20XX	95	80	40	40	50%
20XY	109	100	75	25	75%

License examination passage data is not available from the state agency administering the examination. We were unable to collect data from 10 graduates.

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(k) Salary and Wage Information.

All Salary and Wage Information shall be reported to the Bureau pursuant to sections 94910(d) and 94929.5(a)(3) of the Code and shall be included in the Performance Fact Sheet, for each educational program, in a format substantially similar to the chart below (dates, numbers, salaries, and other data shown are for example only).

Salary and Wage Information (includes data for the two calendar years prior to reporting)

Name of Educational Program (Program Length)

Annual Salary and Wages Reported for Graduates Employed in the Field

Calendar Year	Graduates Available for Employment	Graduates Employed in the Field	$15,000-$20,000	$20,001-$25,000	$25,001-$30,000	$30,001-$35,000	No Salary Information Reported
20XX	100	70	5	40	6	3	16
20XY	80	55	5	7	3	5	35

A list of sources used to substantiate salary disclosures is available from the school. (Insert how student can obtain this information.)

Student's Initials: __________ Date: __________

Initial only after you have had sufficient time to read and understand the information.

(l) Definitions. Definitions for all terms contained on the Performance Fact Sheet shall be included as part of the Performance Fact Sheet, in the same format as required in subdivision (a).

The following are the definitions for the Performance Fact Sheet:

“Number of Students Who Began the Program” means the number of students who began a program who were scheduled to complete the program within 100% of the published program length within the reporting calendar year and excludes all students who cancelled during the cancellation period.

“Students Available for Graduation” is the number of students who began the program minus the number of students who have died, been incarcerated, or been called to active military duty.

“Number of On-time Graduates” is the number of students who completed the program within 100% of the published program length within the reporting calendar year.

“On-time Completion Rate” is the number of on-time graduates divided by the number of students available for graduation.

“150% Graduates” is the number of students who completed the program within 150% of the program length (includes on-time graduates).

“150% Completion Rate” is the number of students who completed the program in the reported calendar year within 150% of the published program length, including on-time graduates, divided by the number of students available for graduation.

“Graduates Available for Employment” means the number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for employment.

“Graduates Unavailable for Employment” means the graduates who, after graduation, die, become incarcerated, are called to active military duty, are international students that leave the United States or do not have a visa allowing employment in the United States, or are continuing their education in an accredited or bureau-approved postsecondary institution.

“Graduates Employed in the Field” means graduates who beginning within six months after a student completes the applicable educational program are gainfully employed, whose employment has been reported, and for whom the institution has documented verification of employment.

For occupations for which the state requires passing an examination, the six month period begins after the announcement of the examination results for the first examination available after a student completes an applicable educational program.

“Placement Rate Employed in the Field” is calculated by dividing the number of graduates gainfully employed in the field by the number of graduates available for employment.

“Number of Graduates Taking Exam” is the number of graduates who took the first available exam in the reported calendar year.

“First Available Exam Date” is the date for the first available exam after a student completed a program.

“Passage Rate” is calculated by dividing the number of graduates who passed the exam by the number of graduates who took the reported licensing exam.

“Number Who Passed First Available Exam” is the number of graduates who took and passed the first available licensing exam after completing the program.

“Salary” is as reported by graduate or graduate's employer.

“No Salary Information Reported” is the number of graduates for whom, after making reasonable attempts, the school was not able to obtain salary information.

(m) Documentation supporting all data reported shall be maintained electronically by the institution for at least five years from the last time the data was included in either an Annual Report or a Performance Fact Sheet and shall be provided to the Bureau upon request; the data for each program shall include at a minimum:

(1) the list of job classifications determined to be considered gainful employment for the educational program;

(2) student name(s), address, phone number, email address, program completed, program start date, scheduled completion date, and actual completion date;

(3) graduate's place of employment and position, date employment began, date employment ended, if applicable, actual salary, hours per week, and the date employment was verified;

(4) for each employer from which employment or salary information was obtained, the employer name(s) address and general phone number, the contact person at the employer and the contact's phone number and email address, and all written communication with employer verifying student's employment or salary;

(5) for students who become self-employed, all documentation necessary to demonstrate self-employment;

(6) a description of all attempts to contact each student or employer;

(7) any and all documentation used to provide data regarding license examinations and examination results;

(8) for each student determined to be unavailable for graduation or unavailable for employment, the identity of the student, the type of unavailability, the dates of unavailability, and the documentation of the unavailability; and

(9) the name, email address, phone number, and position or title of the institution's representative who was primarily responsible for obtaining the students' completion, placement, licensing, and salary and wage data, the date that the information was gathered, and copies of notes, letters or emails through which the information was requested and gathered.

(n) The institution shall provide on a separate document along with the Performance Fact Sheet the same cancellation disclosure as that which is required to be included with the enrollment agreement by Section 94911(e)(1) of the Code. The separate document shall be substantially the same size as the Performance Fact Sheet and shall be captioned “STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL” using bold 14 pt. type.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94910, 94928, 94929.5, 94929.7 and 94929.8, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94874.8, 94902, 94910, 94911, 94928, 94929, 94929.5, 94929.7, 94929.8, 94934 and 94941, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-14-2016; operative 7-14-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 29).

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§ 74115. Financial Statements.

(a) This section applies to every set of financial statements required to be prepared or filed by the Act or by this chapter.

(b) A set of financial statements shall contain, at a minimum, a balance sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow statement, and the preparation of financial statements, shall comply with all of the following:

(1) Audited and reviewed financial statements shall be conducted and prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants by an independent certified public accountant who is not an employee, officer, or corporate director or member of the governing board of the institution.

(2) Financial statements prepared on an annual basis as required by section 74110(b) shall be prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Nonprofit institutions shall provide annual financial statements as required under generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofit organizations.

(3) The financial statements shall establish that the institution meets the requirements for financial resources required by Section 71745.

(4) If an audit performed to determine compliance with any federal or state student financial aid program reveals any failure to comply with the requirements of the program and the noncompliance creates any liability or potential liability for the institution, the financial statements shall reflect the liability or potential liability.

(5) Any audits shall demonstrate that the accountant obtained an understanding of the institution's internal financial control structure, assessed any risks, and has reported any material deficiencies in the internal controls.

(c) Work papers for the financial statements shall be retained for five years from the date of the statements and shall be made available to the Bureau upon request.

(d) “Current” with respect to financial statements means completed no sooner than 120 days prior to the time it is submitted to the Bureau, and covering no less than the most recent complete fiscal year. If more than 8 months will have elapsed between the close of the most recent complete fiscal year and the time it is submitted, the fiscal statements shall also cover no less than five months of that current fiscal year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885 and 94934, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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§ 74117. Websites Requirements.

In addition to the requirement in Section 94913(b) of the Code, an institution that maintains a website shall provide on the homepage of that website clear and conspicuous links to all the items required in Section 94913(a) of the Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94877, Education Code. Reference: Section 94913, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-14-2016; operative 7-14-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 29).

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§ 74110. Annual Report.

(a) The annual report required by Section 94934 of the Code shall include the information required by this section, subsections (f) through (j) of section 74112, and sections 94929.5 and 94934 of the Code for all educational programs offered in the prior calendar year, and all of the following for the prior calendar year:

(1) Information regarding institutional branch campuses, including addresses and programs offered at each campus, if applicable;

(2) Information regarding satellite locations, including addresses and with which campus(es) the satellite location is affiliated, if applicable;

(3) Name of institutional accreditors for each branch and satellite campus, and for each such campus at which any programs have programmatic accreditation, the names of the programmatic accreditor for each such program, and effective dates for each programmatic accreditation, if applicable;

(4) Information regarding participation in state and federal student loan and grant programs, including the total amount of funding received from each source for those students enrolled in an approved California school regardless of their state of residency;

(5) Information regarding participation in other public funding programs, including the amount of funding received from each public funding source; for purposes of this section, public funding is any financial aid paid on behalf of students or directly to an institution from any public source, such as the Workforce Investment Act, any veterans' financial aid programs pursuant to Section 21.4253 of Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations or any other financial aid program that is intended to help students pay education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, room and board, and supplies for education;

(6) The total percentage of institutional income that comes from any public funding sources; and

(7) A blank copy of the institution's enrollment agreement and the catalog for the reporting year.

(b) In addition to the information required by section 94934 of the Code and this section provided under penalty of perjury, the institution shall have annual financial statements prepared for the institution's prior fiscal year and signed under penalty of perjury, and shall submit a hard copy under separate cover of such statements in conjunction with its annual report. The form, content and mode of preparation of financial statements shall comply with Section 74115 of this Division. The Bureau may request that the institution immediately make available for inspection to a representative of the Bureau, these financial statements at the offices of the institution.

(c) As part of its annual report to the Bureau, every institution shall provide graduate identification data for each student who graduated from the institution's educational program(s), which shall include:

(1) The graduate's name and federal taxpayer identification number, which is either the graduate's social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). If the graduate does not have an SSN or ITIN, the graduate's information shall be reported as “not available”;

(2) The date of graduation;

(3) The following information regarding the educational program in which the graduate was enrolled:

(A) The federal Bureau of Labor Statistic's Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) codes for which the institution has identified that the program prepares its graduates when required for the reporting of job placement rates under subdivision (i)(3) of section 74112 of this Division;

(B) Educational program's name;

(C) Program length, as measured in clock hours or credit hours; and

(D) Type or title of degree, diploma or certificate awarded.

(4) The amount of federal student loan debt for the graduate, if any, as reported by the institution under subdivision (g) of section 74112 of this Division.

(d) Specific Timeframes for Reporting Graduate Identification Data:

(1) The written notice required by Section 94892.6(b)(5) of the Code shall inform the institution that the Director has certified that the Bureau's information technology system has been updated and is capable of processing the data required by that Section and that the institution has 120 days from receipt of the notice to comply with this section.

(2) The first annual report submitted by an institution that contains the graduate identification data required to be reported in subsection (c) shall include information collected on all students who graduated from January 1, 2020 through the end of the prior calendar year. Subsequent annual reports containing graduate identification data filed by an institution shall include information about students who graduated in the prior calendar year only.

(e) An institution shall file its annual report by December 1st of each year. The Bureau may extend the period for filing if the institution demonstrates evidence of substantial need but in no case longer than 60 days. The institution shall not change the date of its filing its annual report because of a change in the fiscal year without the Bureau's approval.

(f) The annual report shall be electronically filed by submitting the information required by section 94934 of the Code and this section via the Bureau's online annual reports portal designated on the Bureau's website at: www.bppe.ca.gov, and electronically uploading, as directed, the School Performance Fact Sheet, the enrollment agreement, the school catalog and the graduate identification data required by this section. The following conditions relate to such electronic filings:

(1) Institutions submitting their annual report submission shall first have a responsible institution representative register the institution for a user account by creating a user name, password, email address, and the institution representative's first and last name, primary phone number, and address.

(2) As part of the annual report, the institution shall provide standard reporting and contact information through the online portal, including:

(A) the report year;

(B) institution's approval code;

(C) institution's name;

(D) institution's physical address;

(E) the form of business organization of the institution (sole proprietorship, for-profit corporation, non-profit corporation, or limited liability company (LLC));

(F) a statement whether the institution is current on its annual fees; and

(G) the institution's website address, or notice that it does not maintain an internet website if it does not do so.

(3) The graduate identification data reported by the institution shall be provided in the following application and file format: in an Excel spreadsheet (.xls or .xlsx file format), or a text file with a semi-colon, comma, or pipe delimiter (.csv or .txt file format).

(4) Electronic Signature: When a signature is required by the particular instructions of any filing to be made through the online portal, including any attestation under penalty of perjury as required by Section 94934 of the Code, a responsible institutional representative of the institution shall affix their electronic signature to the filing by typing their name in the appropriate field and submitting the filing via the Bureau's online portal. Submission of a filing in this manner shall constitute evidence of legal signature by any individual whose name is typed on the filing.

(5) When considered filed with the Bureau: Solely for purposes of a filing made through the online portal an annual report is considered filed when all information required by this section has been submitted by the institution and the institution has received an email to the email address associated with their filing that their submission has been received by the Bureau. Receipt of this email does not constitute confirmation that the information submitted complies with the requirements of this section.

(6) The financial statements referenced in subsection (b), which are not permitted to be filed via the Bureau's online portal, shall be filed by providing or mailing hard copies directly to the Bureau's Annual Report Unit at the mailing address of the principal office of the Bureau as provided in section 70020.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94929.5, 94929.7, 94934 and 94941, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94892.6, 94929.5, 94929.7, 94932, 94934 and 94941, Education Code; and Sections 1633.2, 1633.7 and 1633.9, Civil Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 74110-74115) and section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 2 (sections 74110-74115) and section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-14-2016; operative 7-14-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 29).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-11-2022; operative 7-11-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 28).

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§ 74120. Substantial Relationship Criteria. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94885 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 480 and 481, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94885, 94887, 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Renumbering of former article 4 to article 3 (sections 74120-74200) and amendment of Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Renumbering of former article 4 to article 3 (sections 74120-74200) and amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Renumbering of former section 74120 to new section 75060 filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74130. Criteria for Rehabilitation. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I746202634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74130. Criteria for Rehabilitation. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94885 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 480 and 482, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94885, 94887, 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Renumbering of former section 74130 to new section 75070 filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74140. Retention of Advertising.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I74655DC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74140. Retention of Advertising.

Every institution shall retain, for a minimum of five years, copies of all advertising, including (a) flyers, brochures, newspaper, and other print advertisements, (b) scripts for, and audio and video recordings of, broadcast advertisements, and (c) internet content, and (d) scripts for telephone solicitations. The institution shall make these records immediately available for inspection and copying during normal business hours to site visit teams and the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94897 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74150. Use of Term “University.”
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7468B9234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74150. Use of Term “University.”

(a) For the purpose of this section, “university” means an institution of higher education that confers a master's or a doctor's degree upon the completion of programs of graduate or professional study and that may also confer a bachelor's degree upon the completion of programs of undergraduate study.

(b) Unless previously approved by the Bureau, no institution shall use the word “university” in its name or in connection with a description of itself or its educational programs unless (1) the institution is a university as defined in subdivision (a) of this section or (2) the institution uses other words in conjunction with “university” to prevent the use of “university” from being deceptive or misleading in any manner.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94897 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order including amendment of subsection (a) transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including further amendment of subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74160. Surrender of Approval. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I746C3B934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74160. Surrender of Approval. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Section 118, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Renumbering of former section 74160 to new section 75080 filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74170. Stipulations. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I746FE5134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:09:06.692757+00:00
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§ 74170. Stipulations. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Renumbering of former section 74170 to new section 75090 filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74180. Abandonment of Application. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I74738E934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74180. Abandonment of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 94774, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74190. Agents for Service of Process; Changes.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7477FB634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74190. Agents for Service of Process; Changes.

Each institution shall maintain the name, physical address, telephone number, and e-mail address for the agent for service of process in California as required by 94943.5 of the Code. The agent shall be at an address other than the address of the institution or any branch. The agent must confirm the information and acknowledge in writing that he or she is the designated agent for service of process. The institution shall inform the Bureau in writing of any change in the information for the agent for service of process, signed by the agent, within 7 days. Until the Bureau actually receives written notice of any change in the agent's name and/or address, service on the prior agent shall be valid. This information is considered public information.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94888, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94887, 94888 and 94943.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of section heading, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74200. Cessation of Educational Program.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I747D2B844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 74200. Cessation of Educational Program.

Every institution shall notify the Bureau in writing at least 30 days before the institution ceases to offer to the public any educational program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94887 and 94895, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94868, 94894 and 94898, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74240. Unaccredited Degree-Granting Institutions that Elect to Stop Pursuing Accreditation.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7483BB334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:09:23.630690+00:00
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§ 74240. Unaccredited Degree-Granting Institutions That Elect to Stop Pursuing Accreditation.

(a) If an unaccredited institution that has a provisional approval to offer degree programs from the Bureau or an unaccredited degree-granting institution that has an approved accreditation plan pursuant to section 71105.5 elects to stop offering all degree programs, the institution must immediately notify the Bureau in writing of the institution's intent to stop offering degree programs and provide a degree program closure plan. Upon the Bureau's receipt of the notification, the institution immediately surrenders its provisional approval or its approval to offer a degree-granting program. The degree program closure plan shall include:

(1) The exact date the institution stopped enrolling new students in its degree programs, which cannot be more than five business days before or after the post-mark date of the notification to the Bureau.

(2) A list of contact information for all students currently enrolled in each degree program.

(3) A teach-out plan that includes a plan for the disposition of student records and is compliant with the provisions of section 94927 of the Code.

(4) A copy of the notification to be provided to students pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section.

(b) Within five business days of notifying the Bureau, the institution must notify, in writing, all currently enrolled students of the following:

(1) That the institution will no longer pursue accreditation and is immediately surrendering its provisional approval or approval to offer a degree program.

(2) A teach-out plan, which shall provide, at minimum, the following information:

(A) The name and location of the institution(s) that is (are) providing the teach-out.

(B) The last date of instruction for each educational service or program at the current institution and the date upon which instruction at the teach-out institution(s) will begin.

(C) Whom to contact at the teach-out institution(s).

(3) That the student has a right to choose not to participate in the teach-out, and instead seek a refund for any classes the student is currently enrolled in or has not yet completed.

(c) Any student may seek a refund from the institution rather than participate in a proposed teach-out program. A refund must be made within 45 days of such a request by a student.

(d) Failure of any institution to comply with the requirements of this section will be considered a violation and subject to action by the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885.1, 94885.5 and 94933, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.1, 94885.5, 94927 and 94933, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(1), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74250. Unaccredited Degree-Granting Institutions that Are Automatically Suspended.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I748BF8934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:09:27.127850+00:00
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§ 74250. Unaccredited Degree-Granting Institutions That Are Automatically Suspended.

(a) If an unaccredited institution that has a provisional approval from the Bureau to offer degree programs or an unaccredited degree-granting institution that has an approved accreditation plan pursuant to section 71105.5 fails to meet the requirements of either section 94885.1 or 94885.5 of the Code or section 71105 or 71105.5 and is notified by the Bureau that their approval to operate or their approval to offer degree programs has been automatically suspended, the institution must immediately cease enrolling students and within 30 days provide to the Bureau a degree program closure plan. The degree program closure plan shall include:

(1) The exact date the institution stopped enrolling new students in its degree programs.

(2) A list of contact information for all students currently enrolled in each degree program.

(3) A teach-out plan that includes a plan for the disposition of student records and is compliant with the provisions of section 94927 of the Code.

(4) A copy of the notification to be provided to students pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section.

(b) The institution must notify, in writing, all currently enrolled students within five business days of the following:

(1) That the institution has received a notice of suspension from the Bureau and may no longer offer degree programs.

(2) A teach-out plan, which shall provide, at minimum, the following information:

(A) The name and location of the institution(s) that is (are) providing the teach-out.

(B) The date upon which instruction at the teach-out institution(s) will begin.

(C) How and when payments will be made to the new institution and any relevant financial information.

(D) Whom to contact at the new institution(s).

(3) That the student has a right to choose not to participate in the teach-out, and instead seek a refund for any classes the student is currently enrolled in or has not yet completed.

(c) Any student may seek a refund from the institution rather than participate in a proposed teach-out program. A refund must be made within 45 days of such a request by a student.

(d) Failure of any institution to comply with the requirements of this section will be considered a violation and subject to action by the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885.1, 94885.5 and 94933, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885, 94885.1, 94885.5, 94927 and 94933, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74300. Duration of Temporary Approvals. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I74914FC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:09:32.175314+00:00
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§ 74300. Duration of Temporary Approvals. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New article 5 (sections 74300-74320) and section filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Deletion of article 5 heading and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74310. Temporary Approval Notice. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7494AB234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:09:35.656080+00:00
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§ 74310. Temporary Approval Notice. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 74320. Temporary Approval Notice for Media. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7498C9D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:09:39.517233+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 74320. Temporary Approval Notice for Media. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94900, 94901, 94905 and 94915, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

3. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 4. Institutions — General Provisions > Article 3. General Provisions > § 75000. Agent's Permits Required. [Repealed]
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§ 75000. Agent's Permits Required. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94715 and 94940, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-22-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 43).

4. Deletion of chapter 6 and article 1 headings and repealer of section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Deletion of chapter 6 and article 1 headings and repealer of section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2010 order transmitted to OAL 10-7-2010 and filed 11-18-2010 (Register 2010, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 1. Notices to Comply > § 75010. Notice to Comply; Informal Appeal Process.
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§ 75010. Notice to Comply; Informal Appeal Process.

(a) Pursuant to section 94935 of the Code, bureau staff may issue a notice to comply to a person approved to operate an institution for minor violations of the Act or this Chapter detected during an inspection.

(b) The notice to comply shall be in writing and shall describe the nature and facts of the violation, including a reference to the statute or regulation violated, and may indicate the manner in which the institution must correct the violation to achieve compliance.

(c) The notice to comply shall be given prior to leaving the institution after the inspection to any owner, person in control, chief academic officer, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, institution director, or any person delegated by any of the aforementioned persons to facilitate the inspection or accept such notice.

(d) The notice to comply shall inform the person approved to operate the institution that he or she may do either of the following:

(1) Within 30 days from the date of the inspection, sign and return the notice to comply, declaring under penalty of perjury that the violation was corrected and describing how compliance was achieved; or

(2) Within 30 days from the date of the inspection, file with the Bureau a written notice of disagreement, specifying the minor violations described in the notice to comply with which the person approved to operate the institution disagrees, and appealing it by requesting an informal office conference. If a written notice of disagreement is not timely filed with the Bureau, the right to appeal is deemed to have been waived.

(e) Within 30 days from the timely receipt of a written notice of disagreement, the Director or his or her designee, shall hear the appeal by holding an informal office conference with the person approved to operate the institution or an authorized representative. Upon request and approval by the Director or his or her designee, the person approved to operate the institution or representative may participate in the office conference by telephone. The 30-day period may be extended by the Director or his or her designee for good cause.

(f) Prior to or at the office conference, the person approved to operate the institution or authorized representative may submit to the Director or his or her designee declarations or documents pertinent to the subject matter of the notice to comply, which shall be duly considered along with the notice to comply and any supporting documentation.

(g) Following the informal office conference to appeal the notice to comply, the Director, or his or her designee, may affirm, modify, or withdraw the notice. A written order affirming, modifying, or withdrawing the original notice to comply shall be served on the person approved to operate the institution within 30 days from the informal office conference. If the order affirms or modifies the original notice to comply, said order shall fix a reasonable period of time up to 30 days for correction of the violation. This order shall be deemed the final administrative decision concerning the notice to comply prior to any enforcement action.

(h) Within the time set for correcting the violation, the person approved to operate the institution shall comply with the order affirming or modifying the notice to comply, and shall submit to the Bureau a declaration under penalty of perjury that the violation(s) was (or were) corrected, containing facts sufficient to document compliance with the order, and incorporating attached documentation to that effect.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94935, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94933, 94933.5 and 94935, Education Code.

History

1. New chapter 5, article 1 (section 75010) and section filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13). For prior history of sections 75020-75130, see Register 2010, No. 47.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 2. Citations and Fines > § 75040. Appeal of Citations; Informal Conference.
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§ 75040. Appeal of Citations; Informal Conference.

(a) Pursuant to section 94936(c)(2) of the Code, a cited institution or person may, within 30 days of service of the citation, request a hearing in writing to the Bureau, or it is waived. In addition to contesting a citation by requesting a hearing, the cited institution or person may, within the same 30 days, submit a written request to the Bureau for an informal conference.

(b) The Bureau Chief, or his or her designee, or the Director, or his or her designee, shall within 30 days from the Bureau's receipt of a written request for an informal conference, hold an informal conference with the cited institution or person. The 30-day period may be extended by the Bureau Chief or the Director for good cause. The informal conference may be by telephone.

(c) Following the informal conference, the Bureau Chief, or his or her designee, or the Director, or his or her designee, will affirm, modify, or dismiss the citation, including any fine assessed and/or order of abatement issued. A written order affirming, modifying, or dismissing the original citation shall be served on the cited institution or person within 30 days from the informal conference. If the order affirms or modifies the original citation, said order shall fix a reasonable period of time for abatement of the violation and/or payment of the fine of not more than 30 days.

(d) If the informal conference results in the modification of the findings of violation(s), the amount of the fine and/or the order of abatement, the citation shall be considered modified, but not withdrawn. Unless waived, a cited institution or person is entitled to a hearing to contest the modified citation if the institution or person filed a timely request, but is not entitled to an informal conference to contest an affirmed or modified citation. If a timely request for a hearing was not filed, the decision on the affirmed or modified citation shall be considered final.

(e) If the citation is dismissed after the informal conference, the request for a hearing, if any, shall be deemed withdrawn.

(f) Submission of a written request for a hearing pursuant to section 94936(c)(2) of the Code, or an informal conference as provided in subsection (a), or both, stays the time period in which to pay the fine.

(g) If a written request for a hearing pursuant to section 94936(c)(2) of the Code, or for an informal conference as provided in subsection (a), or both, is not submitted to the Bureau within 30 days from service of the citation, the cited institution or person is deemed to have waived the right to an informal conference and/or administrative hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94936, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94936 and 94944, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 2. Citations and Fines > § 75050. Compliance with Citations.
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§ 75050. Compliance with Citations.

(a) If a cited institution or person that or who has been issued an order of abatement is unable to complete the correction within the time set forth in the citation because of conditions beyond the institution's or person's control after the exercise of reasonable diligence, the institution or person may request an extension of time within which to complete the correction. Such a request shall be in writing and shall be made within the time set forth for abatement.

(b) Failure of an applicant or institution issued an approval to operate to abate the violation or to pay the fine within the time allowed is a ground for denial or discipline of an approval to operate.

(c) If an informal conference or hearing is not requested, payment of the fine and/or compliance with any order of abatement shall not constitute an admission of the violation charged and shall be represented as satisfactory resolution of the matter for purposes of public disclosure.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94936, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94936 and 94944, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 2. Citations and Fines > § 75020. Issuance of Citations.
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§ 75020. Issuance of Citations.

(a) The Bureau Chief, or their designee, or the Director's designee, is authorized to issue citations containing orders of abatement or administrative fines or both, pursuant to section 94936 of the Code against institutions approved under the Act that have committed any acts or omissions that are in violation of the Act or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

(b) The Bureau Chief, or their designee, or the Director's designee, is authorized to issue citations containing orders of abatement or administrative fines or both, pursuant to section 94944 of the Code against persons who are without proper approval to operate as required under the Act. In addition, the citation may contain an order of abatement pursuant to section 149 of the Business and Professions Code that requires the unapproved person to cease any unlawful advertising and to notify the telephone company furnishing services to the cited person: (1) to disconnect the telephone services furnished to any telephone number contained in the unlawful advertising, and (2) that subsequent calls to that number shall not be referred by the telephone company to any new number obtained by that person. The provisions of section 75040 shall apply to this subsection.

(c) In addition to the requirements of section 94936 of the Code, each citation shall inform the cited institution or person that:

(1) if a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is not requested, payment of the administrative fine is due 30 calendar days from the date of service, and shall not constitute an admission of the violation charged.

(2) if a hearing pursuant to the APA is conducted and payment of an administrative fine is ordered, the administrative fine is due 30 calendar days from when the order is effective;

(3) if the cited institution or person desires an informal conference to contest the finding of a violation prior to an APA hearing, the informal conference shall be requested by written notice to the Bureau within 30 calendar days from service of the citation;

(4) failure to comply with any order of abatement within the time set forth in the citation, unless the citation is being appealed, may result in disciplinary action being taken by the Bureau; and

(5) the Bureau may enforce the administrative fine as if it were a money judgment pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedure (beginning with section 680.010).

(d) Each citation shall be served on the cited institution or person, in person, or by certified and regular mail at the address of record on file with the Bureau. Citations served by certified and regular mail shall be deemed “served” on the date of mailing.

(e) The sanction authorized under this section shall be separate from, and in addition to, any civil, criminal, or other administrative remedies.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94936, Education Code. Reference: Section 149, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94936, 94944 and 94949.8, Education Code.

History

1. New article 2 (sections 75020-75050) and section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 5-8-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 19).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) and (c)(1)-(3) and amendment of Note filed 5-13-2024; operative 7-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 20).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-23-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 2. Citations and Fines > § 75030. Assessment of Administrative Fines.
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§ 75030. Assessment of Administrative Fines.

(a) Where citations pursuant to section 94936 of the Code and section 75020, subsection (a), include an assessment of an administrative fine, the fine shall be not less than $50 or exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each violation shall be classified according to the nature of the violation and shall indicate the classification on the face thereof as follows:

(1) A “Class A” violation shall not be less than $2,501 nor more than $5,000. A Class A violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be more serious in nature, deserving the maximum fine. A Class A violation may, in the Bureau's discretion, be issued to an institution that has committed one or more prior, separate Class B violations.

(2) A “Class B” violation shall not be less than $1,001 nor more than $2,500. A Class B violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be less serious in nature and may include, but is not limited to, a violation that could have resulted in student harm. Typically some degree of mitigation will exist. A Class B violation may be issued to an institution that has committed one or more prior, separate Class C violations.

(3) A “Class C” violation shall not be less than $501 nor more than $1,000. A Class C violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be a minor or technical violation, which may be directly or potentially detrimental to students or potentially impacts their education.

(4) A “Class D” violation shall not be less than $50 nor more than $500. A Class D violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be a minor or technical violation, which is neither directly or potentially detrimental to students nor potentially impacts their education.

(b)(1) Where citations pursuant to section 94944 of the Code and section 75020, subsection (b), include an assessment of an administrative fine, the fine shall not exceed $100,000.

(2) In determining the administrative fine amount, the Bureau shall consider the following:

(A) Actual or potential harm to any consumer, student, or the general public.

(B) Prior knowledge of Bureau approval requirements, as demonstrated through the issuance of prior citations for unapproved activity, the granting of approvals to operate to the institution or any of its owners or managers or issuance of written notification from the Bureau about its regulatory authority.

(C) Recognition by the institution of its wrongdoing and demonstration of corrective action to prevent recurrence.

(D) Any explanation of the facts and circumstances surrounding the unapproved activity and any remediation efforts the institution took to correct the violation.

(E) Whether or not the institution cooperated with the Bureau's investigation, other law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or the injured parties, or any combination of these entities.

(F) The purposes and goals of this chapter and other matters as may be appropriate.

(3) The administrative fine is separate and not inclusive of fines for other violations or refunds, including any amounts an institution is ordered to refund students who enrolled in the institution during a period in which the institution did not hold approval to operate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94936 and 94944, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94936 and 94944, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-23-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 13).

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§ 75060. Substantial Relationship Criteria.

In determining whether any of the grounds for denial set forth in Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code exist, a crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of any owner, corporate director or member of the governing board, officer, or administrator under any of the following circumstances:

(a) The crime or act involves any violation of the Act or this chapter, Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. § 1070, et seq.), the closure of an institution, fraud or misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, any type of forgery or theft, or any type of dishonesty causing any financial loss.

(b) The crime, to a substantial degree, evidences present or potential unfitness to perform the functions and duties authorized or required by the Act or this chapter in a manner consistent with the public health, safety, or welfare, including a crime prohibited by Title 8 (commencing with Section 187) or Title 9 (commencing with Section 261) of the Penal Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 480 and 481, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94885, 94887, 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 75060-75500) and renumbering of former section 74120 to new section 75060, including amendment of section and Note, filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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§ 75070. Criteria for Rehabilitation.

In determining whether any of the grounds for denial set forth in Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code exist, the Bureau shall consider evidence of rehabilitation and present eligibility for any approval issued by the Bureau, including all of the following factors:

(a) The nature and severity of the acts or crimes under consideration as grounds for denial;

(b) Evidence of any acts committed after the acts or crimes under consideration as grounds for denial that also could be considered grounds for denial;

(c) The time that has elapsed since commission of the acts or crimes described in subdivisions (a) and (b);

(d) The extent to which the person has complied with any terms of parole, probation, restitution, or any other sanctions lawfully imposed against the applicant;

(e) Evidence of any rehabilitation submitted by the applicant;

(f) Total criminal record;

(g) Evidence, if any, of expungement proceedings pursuant to Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 480 and 482, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94885, 94887, 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 74130 to new section 75070, including amendment of subsection (a) and Note, filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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§ 75080. Surrender of Approval.

Any institution may at any time voluntarily surrender an approval to operate by providing written notice to the Bureau. The surrender shall be deemed irrevocable, and if the institution surrendering the approval desires to regain approval, the person or institution shall submit a new application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Section 118, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 74160 to new section 75080, including amendment of Note, filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 3. Standards Related to Denial, Discipline, and Reinstatement of Approvals to Operate > § 75090. Stipulations.
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§ 75090. Stipulations.

(a) The Director, on behalf of the Bureau, may enter into a written stipulation with any institution for an order to do any of the following:

(1) Impose probation;

(2) Impose a condition or restriction on, or the suspension or revocation of, an approval to operate;

(3) Require the payment of fees, penalties, costs and expenses incurred by the Bureau, reimbursements to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund, or refunds or other amounts to or on behalf of students.

(b) The written stipulation shall disclose that the institution entering into the stipulation has waived the right to notice, hearing, and appeal concerning the subject matter of the stipulation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94932, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94932 and 94937, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 74170 to new section 75090, including amendment of subsection (b) and Note, filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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§ 75100. Suspension, Revocation, or Probation of Approval to Operate.

(a) The Bureau may suspend, revoke or place on probation with terms and conditions an approval to operate.

(b) “Material violation” as used in section 94937 of the Code includes committing any act that would be grounds for denial under section 480 of the Business and Professions Code.

(c) The proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with Article 10 (commencing with Section 11445.10) of Chapter 4.5 or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, as requested by the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94937, Education Code. Reference: Section 480, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 94933, 94935, 94936, 94937 and 94940, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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§ 75140. Actions Against a Provisional Approval to Operate.

In addition to any action permitted by the Bureau against an approval to operate pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 5 of this Division, the Bureau may also take an action against a provisional approval to operate or a provisional approval to offer a degree program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94885.1 and 94885.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94885.1, 94885.5, 94887, 94888 and 94932, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015 (Register 2015, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 3. Standards Related to Denial, Discipline, and Reinstatement of Approvals to Operate > § 75150. Emergency Decisions.
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§ 75150. Emergency Decisions.

(a) The Bureau may make an emergency decision for temporary, interim relief pursuant to article 13 (commencing with section 11460.10) of Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(b) The Bureau may make an emergency decision pursuant to subdivision (a) where there is an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare that requires immediate action to protect students, prevent misrepresentations to the public, or prevent the loss of public funds or monies paid by students, including but not limited to fraud; a substantial misrepresentation in the institution's Performance Fact Sheet, school catalog, or enrollment agreement; a substantial failure to meet institutional minimum operating standards; failure to meet statutory and regulatory requirements for accreditation; or a substantial failure to obtain a necessary approval or permit from another agency or regulatory body, affecting public health, safety or welfare.

(c) The Bureau may order temporary, interim relief in the form of some or all of the following measures:

(1) cease or limit enrollment of new students;

(2) cease part or all instruction for some or all programs;

(3) cease collection of tuition or fees for some or all programs.

(4) suspend approval or provisional approval to operate or offer any degree programs.

(d) To the extent practicable and to the extent that prior notice will not increase the likelihood of immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the Bureau shall, not less than 48-hours prior to the effective date of the emergency decision, give notice of an emergency decision to a person listed in section 71130(a) or 71135. Such notice may be given personally, by telephone, email, fax, or mail, and shall inform the person of the emergency decision and its effective date; the manner in which the person may request an opportunity to be heard before the Director, or his or her designee, prior to the effective date of the emergency decision; the right to judicial review of the decision; and the process by which the decision may be resolved pursuant to section 75100(c) and section 11460.60 of the Government Code.

(e) Where notice has been by telephone, unless waived by the person to whom the notice is given, the Bureau shall also provide written copies of the emergency decision and the information required by subdivision (d) prior to the effective date of the decision.

(f) Where the Bureau has given notice pursuant to subdivision (d), unless waived by the person to whom notice is given, the institution shall be provided an opportunity to be heard before the Director, or his or her designee, at least 24 hours prior to the emergency decision becoming effective.

(g) This authority may be used in addition to any civil, criminal, or administrative remedies available to the Bureau.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94938, Education Code; and Section 11460.20, Government Code. Reference: Sections 94885.1, 94885.5 and 94938, Education Code; and Sections 11460.20, 11460.30, 11460.40, 11460.50, 11460.60 and 11460.80, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

2. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c)(1), new subsection (c)(4) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 5). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-31-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of subsections (b) and (c)(1), new subsection (c)(4) and amendment of Note refiled 7-30-2015 as an emergency; operative 7-31-2015 (Register 2015, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-30-2015 order, including amendment of subsection (f), transmitted to OAL 10-9-2015 and filed 11-23-2015; amendments effective 11-23-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2015, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 4. Compliance Inspections and Complaint Processing > § 75200. Compliance Inspections.
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§ 75200. Compliance Inspections.

(a) The Bureau shall provide not less than seven (7) days notice from the time of service of the notice of any announced inspection. Notice shall be given in writing by email or mail to a person listed in section 71130(a) or 71135.

(b) The Bureau shall determine the priority and number of total announced and unannounced compliance inspections and, as necessary, immediate inspections for any institution by evaluating relevant factors including: the risk factors listed in section 94941(c) of the Code, priority of complaints based on section 75300, size of the institution, number and types of programs offered, time elapsed since last inspection, history of the owner's approval(s) to operate any and all institutions, and enforcement history.

(c) The Bureau is not precluded from conducting an investigation of an institution whether or not it has conducted some or all of its compliance inspections in the five-year period referenced in Section 94932.5 of the Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877, 94932.5 and 94941, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94932.5 and 94941, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 75200-75210) and section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

2. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 4-5-2017; operative 7-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 14).

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§ 75210. Notice to Students of Impending Announced Inspections and Results of Inspection.

(a) The institution shall, at least five (5) business days prior to any announced compliance inspection, cause to be posted in a conspicuous place or places at the institution, and cause to be delivered to students via email or in the same way the students generally receive information from their institution, the following notice:

Notice to Students

This institution is subject to announced compliance inspections by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

An announced compliance inspection has been scheduled for this institution on [date] at [time].

Information regarding the results of the announced inspection can be found at the Bureau's website at www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/inspection_results, after the inspection. Students who have questions or comments can contact the Bureau directly by telephone at 888-370-7589 or via the website at www.bppe.ca.gov.

The notice shall contain the date and time scheduled for the announced compliance inspection. The institution shall maintain and keep unobstructed the posted notice(s) required in this subsection until the announced compliance inspection is completed.

(b) In addition to requiring the notice for impending announced compliance inspections, the institution shall, at the time of any inspection, allow the Bureau to post in a conspicuous place or places at the institution and the institution shall deliver to students via email or in the same way the students generally receive information from their institution, the following notice:

Notice to Students

This institution is subject to regular compliance inspections by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Information regarding the dates of inspections conducted and the results of those inspections can be found at the Bureau's website at www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/inspection_results. This institution was last inspected on [date].

Students who have questions or comments can contact the Bureau directly by telephone at 888-370-7589 or via the website at www.bppe.ca.gov.

The notice(s) shall contain the date of the most recent compliance inspection. The institution shall maintain and keep unobstructed the posted notice(s) for not less than 90 days from the date of posting.

(c) All notices regarding compliance inspections provided by the Bureau in each language in which the institution is approved to teach courses shall be posted and delivered to students pursuant to subsections (a) and (b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94932.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 94932.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 4-5-2017; operative 7-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 4. Compliance Inspections and Complaint Processing > § 75300. Complaint Prioritization.
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§ 75300. Complaint Prioritization.

(a) In addition to the priorities set in section 94941(e) of the Code, the Bureau determines the following complaint categories will also be of high priority when processing complaints:

(1) Financial harm to students;

(2) Financial instability of institution;

(3) Breach of enrollment agreement;

(4) Maintenance or condition of facilities and equipment that could lead to harm to the public;

(5) Operation of an institution outside the scope of its approval status.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94941, Education Code. Reference: Section 94941, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-5-2017; operative 7-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 5. Enforcement and Discipline > Article 4. Compliance Inspections and Complaint Processing > § 75500. Disciplinary Guidelines.
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§ 75500. Disciplinary Guidelines.

In reaching a decision on a disciplinary action under the administrative adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code section 11400 et seq.), the Bureau shall comply with the “Disciplinary Guidelines” [August 2010], which are hereby incorporated by reference. Deviation from these disciplinary guidelines and orders, including the standard terms of probation, is appropriate where the Bureau in its sole discretion determines that the facts of the particular case warrant such deviation, e.g., the presence of aggravating or mitigating factors; age of the case; discipline history; evidentiary issues.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94937, Education Code. Reference: Section 480, Business and Professions Code; Sections 94933, 94935, 94936, 94937 and 94940, Education Code; and Section 11425.50(e), Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 1. General Provisions > § 76000. Definitions.
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§ 76000. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a) “California resident” means a person who resides in California at the time the enrollment agreement is signed or a person who receives lessons at a California mailing address from a qualifying institution offering distance education.

(b) “Closed institution” means an institution at which a closure has occurred.

(c) “Economic loss” means pecuniary loss, as defined in section 94923 of the Code. Economic loss also includes, any “educational opportunity loss”.

(d) “Educational opportunity loss” means a loss of eligibility for third-party payer benefits that is suffered by a California resident or a person enrolled in a California residency program because they are unable to complete an educational program due to the institution's closure or due to the institution losing its eligibility to receive third-party payer benefits and no replacement of that benefit is available from the third-party payer.

(e) “Fund” means the Student Tuition Recovery Fund.

(f) “Prepaid” describes any amount of money that an institution accepts in advance of rendering educational services.

(g) “Qualifying institution” is an approved institution that is subject to the provisions of Article 14, commencing with section 94923 of the Code, including out-of-state institutions registered with the Bureau pursuant to section 94801.5 of the Code.

(h) “Residency Program” means an educational program as defined in section 94837 of the Code at a qualifying institution of which some portion of the instruction occurs as direct instruction as defined in section 71715(c).

(i) “STRF” means Student Tuition Recovery Fund.

(j) “Student Tuition Recovery Fund assessment” or “STRF assessment” means a state-imposed charge to fund this chapter that is required to be paid by a California resident student or a student enrolled in a residency program, who pays tuition to an institution.

(k) “Teach-out institution” means the institution offering a teach-out to a former student of an institution that has ceased to operate.

(l) “Third-party payer” means an employer, government program, or other entity that pays a student's charges when no separate agreement for the repayment of the charges exists between the third-party payer and the student.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94923, 94926, 94927 and 94927.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-9-95; operative 7-10-95 (Register 95, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

5. Renumbering of former chapter 7 to chapter 5 (articles 1-4, sections 76000-76240), including amendment of chapter heading and amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Renumbering of former chapter 7 to chapter 5 (articles 1-4, sections 76000-76240), including amendment of chapter heading and amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

8. Renumbering of former chapter 7 to chapter 5 (articles 1-4, sections 76000-76240), including amendment of chapter heading and amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Renumbering of chapter 5 to chapter 6 filed 3-28-2011; operative 4-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 13).

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendments, transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

11. Amendment filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

12. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 10-21-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 1. General Provisions > § 76010. Teach-Out Plan. [Repealed]
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§ 76010. Teach-Out Plan. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94770, 94774 and 94778, Education Code. Reference: Section 94944, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

4. Repealer filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 repeal by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Repealer refiled 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 1. General Provisions > § 76020. Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF).
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§ 76020. Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF).

(a) The fund exists to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by a student while enrolled at a qualifying institution, who at the time of enrollment is or was a California resident or was enrolled in a California residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution and the student or a third-party payer prepaid tuition, paid or is deemed to have paid the assessment and suffered economic loss as a result of any of the conditions specified in section 94923 of the Code or due to an institution losing its eligibility to receive a third-party payer benefit such as Cal Grant, Pell Grant, or veterans' financial aid programs under Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94923, 94926, 94927 and 94927.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. New section refiled with amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

6. Amendment filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 10-21-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 43).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 1. General Provisions > § 76100. Institutions Subject to Assessment. [Repealed]
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§ 76100. Institutions Subject to Assessment. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94342 and 94343, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Repealer filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

4. Relocation of article 2 heading to precede section 76120 filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Relocation of article 2 heading to precede section 76120 refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Relocation of article 2 heading to precede section 76120 refiled 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 1. General Provisions > § 76110. Assessment Base. [Repealed]
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§ 76110. Assessment Base. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94305 and 94337, Education Code. Reference: Section 94343, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Repealer filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 2. STRF Assessments > § 76130. Collection and Submission of Assessments.
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§ 76130. Collection and Submission of Assessments.

(a)(1) A qualifying institution shall collect the assessment from each student in an educational program at the time it collects the first payment from or on behalf of the student at or after enrollment. The assessment shall be collected for the entire period of enrollment, regardless of whether the student pays the institutional charges in increments.

(2) The assessment to be collected from a re-enrolling student shall be limited to any amount that is due after crediting any prior assessment amount paid by the student. The enrollment agreement shall clearly identify any prior STRF assessment paid by the student.

(b) A qualifying institution shall complete the STRF Assessment report and remit it with the STRF assessments collected from students to be received by the Bureau no later than the last day of the month following the close of the quarter as follows:

(1) April 30 for the first quarter,

(2) July 31 for the second quarter,

(3) October 31 for the third quarter, and

(4) January 31 for the fourth quarter.

If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or State or federal holiday, the due date shall be extended to the next regular business day for the Bureau.

(c) The STRF Assessment report shall contain the following information:

(1) Total number of students who signed enrollment agreements for educational programs during the reporting period; and

(2) Total number of students eligible for STRF who signed enrollment agreements for educational programs during the reporting period; and

(3) The total number of students who signed their enrollment agreement during the reporting period, were eligible for STRF, and who made their first payment during the reporting period; and

(4) The total number of students who signed their enrollment agreement in a previous reporting period, were eligible for STRF, and who made their first payment during the current reporting period; and

(5) Total amount of institutional charges after rounding each student's institutional charges to the nearest $1,000, for all eligible STRF students whose STRF assessment was collected in the reporting period; and

(6) Current contact telephone number of the person preparing the form; and

(7) A declaration dated and signed under penalty of perjury by the person preparing the form that the form and any attachments are true and correct.

(d) In the event of a school closure, any collected assessments shall be remitted to the Bureau within seven days following the cessation of instruction.

(e) Submission of all prior reports and assessments required by this section is a condition of renewal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Section 94923, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendments, transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

9. Redesignation of former subsection (a) as new subsection (a)(1), new subsection (a)(2) and amendment of subsections (b), (b)(4) and (c) filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 2. STRF Assessments > § 76140. Record-Keeping Requirements.
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§ 76140. Record-Keeping Requirements.

(a) A qualifying institution shall collect and maintain records of student information to substantiate the data reported on the STRF Assessment Reporting Form and records of the students' eligibility under the Fund. Such records shall include the following for each student:

(1) Student identification number,

(2) First and last names,

(3) Email address,

(4) Local or mailing address,

(5) Address at the time of enrollment,

(6) Home address,

(7) Date enrollment agreement signed,

(8) Courses and course costs,

(9) Amount of STRF assessment collected,

(10) Quarter in which the STRF assessment was remitted to the Bureau,

(11) Third-party payer identifying information,

(12) Total institutional charges charged, and

(13) Total institutional charges paid.

(b) The qualifying institution shall maintain the data required under this section in an electronic format that is readily available and open to inspection by the Bureau upon request. The institution shall make the records immediately available to a Bureau representative conducting a site inspection or, upon written request, shall provide a copy within 14 calendar days of the request. All records shall be provided to the Bureau in an intelligible and orderly manner and in an electronic format.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Section 94923, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. New section refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(12)-(13), transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

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§ 76120. Amount of STRF Assessment.

(a) Each qualifying institution shall collect an assessment of zero dollars ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, from each student in an educational program who is a California resident or is enrolled in a residency program. For institutional charges of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, the assessment is zero dollars ($0).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877, 94923 and 94924, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94843, 94911(b), 94923 and 94924, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

4. Relocation and amendment of article 2 heading from section 76100 to section 76120 and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Relocation and amendment of article 2 heading from section 76100 to section 76120 and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Relocation and amendment of article 2 heading from section 76100 to section 76120 and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

9. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-18-2012; operative 1-1-2013. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11340.9(g) and filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 51).

10. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-4-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 1-1-2015. Amendment filed without review by OAL pursuant to the exemption for regulations that establish or fix rates (Government Code section 11340.9(g)) (Register 2014, No. 49).

11. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

12. Amendment filed 2-8-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 2-8-2021. Amendment filed without review by OAL pursuant to the exemption for regulations that establish or fix rates (Government Code section 11340.9(g)) (Register 2021, No. 7).

13. Amendment filed 1-12-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 4-1-2022. Amendment filed without review by OAL pursuant to the exemption for regulations that establish or fix rates (Government Code section 11340.9(g)) (Register 2022, No. 2).

14. Amendment filed 2-08-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 4-1-2024. Amendment filed without review by OAL pursuant to the exemption for regulations that establish or fix rates (Government Code section 11340.9(g)) (Register 2024, No. 6).

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§ 76200. Application for Payment.

(a) A student seeking reimbursement under the Fund shall submit an application to the Bureau, either in English or Spanish, using the Application for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF App Rev. 11/20) or the Solicitud al Fondo de Recuperación de Matriculas para Estudiantes (STRF App Rev. 11/20), which are hereby incorporated by reference. The application is signed under penalty of perjury that the statements the applicant makes in the application are true and correct and all submitted supporting documents are true and correct copies of originals.

(b) The application must be completed and received by the Bureau, with sufficient supporting documents reasonably necessary to the Bureau's evaluation of the application.

(1) The application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF, unless the student was either enrolled at a California campus of a Corinthian Colleges, Inc., institution or was a California student enrolled in an online program offered by an out-of-state campus of a Corinthian Colleges, Inc., institution, if (a) the student would otherwise meet one of the eligibility requirements for a STRF payment, and they were residing in California and attending a campus of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., institution on or after January 1, 2010; or (b) the student was enrolled as of June 20, 2014, or withdrew within 120 days of that date, and did not complete the student's program at the institution.

(2) A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

(c) The Bureau may conduct an investigation to verify whether to grant or deny a claim, and may request any additional information or supporting documentation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94870 and 94923, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(d) and amendment of Note filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

7. Amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendment of subsections (a)(3), (a)(9) and (a)(10), transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

9. Amendment filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

10. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b)(1) filed 4-13-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 16).

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§ 76210. Claims Amount, Payment and Denial.

(a) A student seeking reimbursement under the Fund that includes student loans as part of the claim shall make reasonable attempts to obtain a loan discharge directly from the loan holder before the Bureau will complete the processing of the student's application for payment under section 76200.

(b) The Bureau may negotiate with a lender, holder, guarantee agency, or the U.S. Department of Education for the full compromise or write-off of student loan obligations to relieve students of economic loss and, if possible, to reduce the liability of the Fund for the payment of claims.

(c) The Bureau may pay a student's claim directly to the lender, holder, guarantee agency, or U.S. Department of Education as permitted by law.

(d) If the Bureau grants the claim, the amount of the payment is measured by the total amount of the student's economic loss, as defined in Section 76000, less the amount of any refund, reimbursement, indemnification, restitution, compensatory damages, settlement, debt forgiveness, discharge, cancellation, compromise or any other benefit received by, or on behalf of, the student that is related to the economic loss. The amount of the payment is not dependent on, or necessarily limited to, the amount of refund the student would have received from the institution if the student had voluntarily withdrawn. The Bureau cannot pay any claim to or for a student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

(e) In addition to the reductions in (d) above, the Bureau may reduce the amount of the payment by the value of the benefit, if any, of the education obtained by the student before the closure of the institution.

(f) For a student who suffers educational opportunity loss whose charges were paid by a third-party payer, the Bureau will pay the student's charges at a subsequent institution up to the original third-party payer benefit once the student has exhausted his or her eligibility with the original third party-payer benefit. The subsequent institution must be eligible to receive the same third-party payer benefit as the original institution or program, and the Bureau must have evidence of the student's enrollment at the subsequent institution.

(g) If a student participated in a teach-out, the following conditions also apply:

(1) If the student withdraws from the teach-out institution within the first two weeks of enrollment, the student's economic loss is calculated as though the student never received the teach-out.

(2) If the student withdraws from the teach-out institution after the first two weeks of enrollment, the student's economic loss includes only a pro rata portion of charges for the hours of the education service paid for, but not received from, either institution.

(3) If the teach-out institution provides all of the remaining instruction that the closed institution had represented it would provide, the student's economic loss shall not include any amount the student paid to the closed institution specifically for instruction.

(4) Regardless of participation in a teach-out, a student may recover economic losses other than those specifically related to the instruction.

(h) Upon payment of the claim, all of the student's rights against the institution for that amount of payment shall be deemed assigned to the Bureau.

(i) If the Bureau denies the claim, or reduces the amount of the claim, the Bureau may informally consider a written appeal and modify its decision.

(j) If a written appeal is not received by the Bureau within 60 calendar days from the date of the decision, the Bureau's decision shall be final.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94923, 92924 and 94925, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-12-92 as an emergency; operative 3-12-92 (Register 92, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 7-10-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-12-92 order transmitted to OAL 9-1-92 and filed 10-14-92 (Register 92, No. 42).

3. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 47).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

8. Amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

9. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including editorial correction redesignating subsection (i) as new subsection (g), transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

9. Amendment filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

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§ 76212. Claims by Government Agency on Behalf of Students.

If the Bureau, the Attorney General, or any other law enforcement agency obtains a judgment or administrative order against an institution on behalf of one or more students pursuant to Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code or similar authority, the student(s) for which the judgment was obtained may be entitled to payment from the Fund under the following conditions:

(a) The institution was a qualifying institution and is now closed;

(b) A remedy cannot be obtained despite diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect a judgment or administrative order;

(c) The Bureau, the Attorney General, or other law enforcement agency filed a claim within two years after the judgment or administrative order became final;

(d) The claim indicates the amount of the judgment allocable to each student;

(e) The total amount paid to each student does not exceed the total amount of the student's economic loss, as defined in Section 76000, less the amount of any prior payment from the STRF for related economic loss; and

(f) The claim is subject to the additional limitations and rights set forth in Section 76210.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Section 94923, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2010, No. 47).

4. New section refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

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§ 76215. Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosures.

(a) A qualifying institution shall include the following statement on both its enrollment agreement and school catalog:

“The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.”

(b) In addition to the statement required under subdivision (a) of this section, a qualifying institution shall include the following statement in its school catalog:

“It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, California, 95834, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

1. The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.

2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.

3. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.

4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.

5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.

6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.

7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803, 94877 and 94923, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94923, 94924 and 94925, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-11-2003; operative 9-11-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Amendment of section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

5. Amendment of section and Note refiled with additional amendments 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order, including amendments, transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011; amendments operative 5-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-10-2017; operative 8-10-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 32).

8. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 10-29-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 44).

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§ 76220. Applicability. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94944, Education Code. Reference: Section 94945, Education Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 76220-76420) and section filed 8-3-2000 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2000 (Register 2000, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-1-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2003, No. 13).

3. Relocation of article 4 heading to precede section 76240 filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Relocation of article 4 heading to precede section 76240 refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

6. Relocation of article 4 heading to precede section 76240 refiled 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

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§ 76230. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94774, 94778 and 94944, Education Code. Reference: Section 94945, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-3-2000 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2000 (Register 2000, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-1-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2003, No. 13).

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§ 76240. Required Notices and Closure Plan.

All institutions, including those exempt from Bureau regulation pursuant to the Code, shall do the following prior to closing:

(a) At least 30 calendar days prior to closing, an authorized representative of the institution shall notify the Bureau in writing at the email address [email protected] or by mail to the mailing address specified in section 70020 of its intention to close and also provide a closure plan. For purposes of this article, “authorized representative” shall mean any owner who owns or controls 25 percent or more of the stock or interest in the institution, or any chief academic officer, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, institution director, or compliance officer.

(b) The closure plan shall include:

(1) The institution's name, its school code assigned by the Bureau, physical address, mailing address, phone number, website address (if any), and whether the site is a main campus, branch campus, or satellite location. If more than one location is closing, a separate closure plan is required for each location.

(2) The exact date of the closure and the reason for the closure.

(3) The last date of instruction for each educational service or program.

(4) The name, title, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the individual who will function as the institution's contact person for purposes of the closure process.

(5) A list of students who were enrolled at any time during the time period prior to closure as provided in section 94923(b)(2)(B) and (C) of the Code, which shall include the following student-level information, when applicable, for each student:

(A) Student identification number;

(B) First and last names;

(C) Email address;

(D) Mailing address;

(E) Address at the time of enrollment;

(F) Home address;

(G) Telephone number;

(H) Date enrollment agreement signed by the student;

(I) Name of the educational program enrolled in as specified in the student's enrollment agreement, and enrolled program cost;

(J) Third-party payer identifying information;

(K) Total institutional charges charged;

(L) Total institutional charges paid;

(M) Whether or not the student is entitled to an institution-provided refund as a result of the closure, as required by section 94927 of the Code; and

(N) Graduation date, for students who completed their programs prior to closure.

(6) A written description of how the institution will maintain the student records as required by section 94900 of the Code and section 76140, including the name, physical address, email address, and telephone number of the custodian of records.

(7) A written description of how the institution will notify the students identified in subsection (b)(5), in writing, either by mail to their current address or to their current email address, of the information required to be sent to students in subsection (c).

(c) The institution shall provide written notice to all students identified in subsection (b)(5), either by mail to their current address or to their current email address, that shall include:

(1) Notice of the closure and the date of closure provided to the Bureau pursuant to subsection (b)(2);

(2) The name, physical address, email address, and phone number for the custodian of records and instructions on how students can access their institution records;

(3) The statement regarding the Office of Student Assistance and Relief required to be included in the institution's catalog by section 94909(a)(3)(D) of the Code; and

(4) If the institution is a participant in federal student financial aid programs, it shall provide students information pursuant to section 94926(c) of the Code.

(d) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b), if as a result of the closure any student will not complete their educational program, the institution shall provide to the Bureau at the email address or mailing address prescribed in subsection (a):

(1) A copy of any written agreements with other institutions for providing teach-outs, if applicable.

(2) A copy of any written agreements with other institutions for accepting transfers, if applicable.

(3) A copy of the institution's arrangements, as required by section 94926 of the Code, for making refunds within 45 calendar days from the date of closure to all students who will not complete their educational program, and who also choose not to participate in any teach-out arranged.

(4) If the institution participates in federal student financial aid programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a copy of the institution's arrangements, as required by section 94926 of the Code, to return federal student financial aid program funds.

(e) In addition to the requirements of subsection (c), for all students who will not complete their educational program as a result of the closure, the notice of closure provided to those students shall state whether there have been teach-out or transfer arrangements made, and if so, the name(s) of the institution(s) providing the teach-out or accepting transfers, and those institutions' physical address, email address, and phone number. The notice shall also include the student's right to refuse to participate in a teach-out and to instead obtain a refund from the institution, and the web address for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) page on the Bureau's internet website.

(f) Within 5 calendar days after an institution provides notice of closure to affected students in subsections (b)(5) and (e), the institution shall provide an exemplar copy or copies of the notice or notices described in subsection (c) and, if applicable, subsection (e), to the Bureau at the email address or mailing address prescribed in subsection (a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94803 and 94877, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94874.5, 94909, 94911, 94923, 94926, 94927 and 94927.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-3-2000 as an emergency; operative 8-3-2000 (Register 2000, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-1-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2003, No. 13).

3. Relocation and amendment of article 4 heading from section 76220 to section 76240 and amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 2-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-2-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Relocation and amendment of article 4 heading from section 76220 to section 76420 and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 7-30-2010 as an emergency; operative 7-30-2010 (Register 2010, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-28-2010 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Reinstatement of section as it existed prior to 2-1-2010 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(f) (Register 2010, No. 47).

6. Relocation and amendment of article 4 heading from section 76220 to section 76420 and amendment of section heading, section and Note refiled 12-1-2010 as an emergency; operative 12-1-2010 (Register 2010, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-1-2011 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Editorial correction implementing section heading change from 7-30-2010 emergency action (Register 2011, No. 14).

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-1-2010 order transmitted to OAL 3-1-2011 and filed 4-12-2011 (Register 2011, No. 15).

9. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-31-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 6. Student Tuition Recovery Fund > Article 4. Orderly Closure and Teach-Outs > § 76245. Closure Date Selection and Automatic Termination of Approval to Operate.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I358E8CC09FE011EFA2159BCC4FD83E23
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:15:50.381330+00:00
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§ 76245. Closure Date Selection and Automatic Termination of Approval to Operate.

(a) If the Bureau believes an institution has closed without notifying the Bureau of a date of closure, the Bureau shall send a notice to the mailing address of the institution, and to the physical address of the institution's agent for service of process.

(b) The notice referenced in subsection (a) shall:

(1) Request a response from an authorized representative, signed under penalty of perjury and sent to the Bureau at the email address or mailing address prescribed in section 76240(a), to be received within 30 calendar days of the date indicated on the notice, to either confirm that the institution has not closed and is operating as a private postsecondary educational institution, or confirm that the institution has closed and provide a closure date; and

(2) Inform the institution that if the Bureau does not receive a response to the notice within 30 calendar days of the date of the notice, the Bureau will select the date 31 calendar days after the date the notice was sent as the institution's closure date and that the institution's approval to operate will automatically terminate on that date; and

(3) Notify the institution that the institution may appeal the Bureau's selection of a date of closure by sending a written request to the Bureau for a hearing, at the email address or mailing address prescribed in section 76240(a), no later than 60 calendar days after the date on the Bureau's notice.

(A) The proceedings under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with Article 10 (commencing with Section 11445.10) of Chapter 4.5 or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, as requested by the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94885, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94874.5, 94926, 94926.5, 94927, 94927.5 and 94940, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-31-2024; operative 1-1-2025 (Register 2024, No. 44).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education > Chapter 8. Registered Educational Services and Programs [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 7.5, Ch. 8, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9A1C84834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:24:15.129224+00:00
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History

1. New chapter 8 (articles 1-13), article 1 (sections 77000-77030) and section filed 5-14-98 as an emergency; operative 5-14-98 (Register 98, No. 20). This section remains in effect until June 30, 1999, or until regularly adopted regulations become effective, whichever comes first. Education Code section 94778.

2. Repealer of chapter 8 (articles 1-13, sections 77000-77880) by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 99, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 1. Organization [Repealed] > § 60000. Staff. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E6B85234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:10.885371+00:00
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§ 60000. Staff. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. New Part VII (Sections 60000-60004, 60020-60024, 60030-60032, 60040, 60050, 60110 and 60111) filed 12-21-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 51).

2. Repealer of Part VII (Sections 60001-60004, 60020-60024, 60030-60032, 60040, 60050, 60110-60111, 60300, 60310-60311, 60320) and new Part VII (Sections 60000-60004, 60020-60023, 60030-60034, 60040, 60050, 60060, 60100, 60300, 60310-60311, 60320) filed 12-19-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 51, Register 74, No. 39 and Register 74, No. 52.

3. Editorial correction of Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

4. Repealer of subchapter 1, article 1, and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 1. Organization [Repealed] > § 60001. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E6E44434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:14.134761+00:00
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§ 60001. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction of Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 1. Organization [Repealed] > § 60002. Appointment and Duties. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E712A734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:17.323749+00:00
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§ 60002. Appointment and Duties. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 1. Organization [Repealed] > § 60003. Work Assignments. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E7374634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:20.970396+00:00
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§ 60003. Work Assignments. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 1. Organization [Repealed] > § 60004. Civil Service. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E75E5634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:24.319039+00:00
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§ 60004. Civil Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60020. Appointments. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E798EE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:27.795262+00:00
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§ 60020. Appointments. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer of article 2 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60021. Qualifications of Academic Appointments. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E7CC3334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:31.180312+00:00
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§ 60021. Qualifications of Academic Appointments. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60022.1. Tenure Limitation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E8241734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:38.069100+00:00
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§ 60022.1. Tenure Limitation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 60022.3 to Section 60022.1 and amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78 No. 10).

2. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60022.2. Tenure Considerations upon Transfer. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E8464534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:41.509293+00:00
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§ 60022.2. Tenure Considerations upon Transfer. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60022.3. Contract Continuation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E86AE444C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:44.896307+00:00
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§ 60022.3. Contract Continuation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 60022.4 to Section 60022.3 and amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60022. Appointment Procedures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E7FA9634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:34.756539+00:00
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§ 60022. Appointment Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Section 60022, renumbering of Section 60022.1 to Section 60022 and amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction of subsections (a) and (c) filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 2. Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Non-Civil Service Employees [Repealed] > § 60023. Promotion of Academic Employees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E88F8344C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:48.446357+00:00
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§ 60023. Promotion of Academic Employees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction of subsections (c)-(e) filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 3. Tenure and Notice [Repealed] > § 60030. Granting of Tenure. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E8C53934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:51.818361+00:00
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§ 60030. Granting of Tenure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer of article 3 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 3. Tenure and Notice [Repealed] > § 60031. Notice. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E8EEBA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:55.222426+00:00
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§ 60031. Notice. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction adding Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 3. Tenure and Notice [Repealed] > § 60032. Removal of a Tenured Person. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E9135944C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:34:58.850427+00:00
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§ 60032. Removal of a Tenured Person. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 3. Tenure and Notice [Repealed] > § 60033.1. Evaluation of Probationary Academic Employees for Determination of Tenure. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E96B3D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:06.097654+00:00
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§ 60033.1. Evaluation of Probationary Academic Employees for Determination of Tenure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-22-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 25).

2. Editorial correction of Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 3. Tenure and Notice [Repealed] > § 60033. Evaluation of Probationary Academic Employees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E93F4B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:02.548581+00:00
This database is current through 9/4/26 Register 2026, No. 36.

§ 60033. Evaluation of Probationary Academic Employees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 3. Tenure and Notice [Repealed] > § 60034. Granting of Contract Continuation to Academic Employees. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E9924D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:09.914881+00:00
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§ 60034. Granting of Contract Continuation to Academic Employees. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 4. Grievances [Repealed] > § 60040. Grievance Procedure. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E9C59244C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:13.551052+00:00
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§ 60040. Grievance Procedure. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)(4) filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer of article 4 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 5. Discipline [Repealed] > § 60050. Procedures. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6E9F8D734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:17.066671+00:00
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§ 60050. Procedures. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer of article 5 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 6. Resignation [Repealed] > § 60060. Automatic Resignation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EA2E8D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:20.794786+00:00
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§ 60060. Automatic Resignation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer of article 6 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 1. Employees [Repealed] > Article 7. The California Maritime Academy—Conflict of Interest Code [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 7, Ch. 1, Subch. 1, Art. 7, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I99003F164C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:24.336614+00:00
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 87300 and 87304, Government Code. Reference: Sections 87300 et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (sections 60070-60080) filed 6-22-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission April 21, 1977. (Register 78, No. 25).

2. Repealer of Article 7 (sections 60070-60080) and new Article 7 (section 60070 and Appendix) filed 2-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-1-80 (Register 81, No. 9).

3. Amendment of section 60070 filed 6-17-92; operative 8-17-92. Submitted to OAL for printing only. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 4-24-92 (Register 92, No. 29).

4. Repealer of article 7 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 2. Administration [Repealed] > Article 1. Means of Collection [Repealed] > § 60100. Debts Owed to the California Maritime Academy. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EA867134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:27.933217+00:00
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§ 60100. Debts Owed to the California Maritime Academy. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering and correction of former Article 1 (Section 60101) to Article 3 (Section 60325) in Subchapter 3; and editorial renumbering of former Article 2 (Sections 60120 and 60121) to Article 1 (Sections 60100 and 60101) filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer of subchapter 2, article 1 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 2. Administration [Repealed] > Article 1. Means of Collection [Repealed] > § 60101. Withholding of Services for Nonpayment of Debts. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EAA89F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:31.510703+00:00
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§ 60101. Withholding of Services for Nonpayment of Debts. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 2. Administration [Repealed] > Article 2. Emergency Meeting [Repealed] > § 60110. Rules and Procedures for Emergency Meeting of the Board of Governors. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EADBE434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:35.041218+00:00
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§ 60110. Rules and Procedures for Emergency Meeting of the Board of Governors. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70020 and 70021, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of former Article 2 (Sections 60120 and 60121) to Article 1 (Sections 60100 and 60101) and editorial renumbering of former Article 3 (Section 60150) to Article 2 (Section 60110) filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 23.

2. Repealer of article 2 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 2. Administration [Repealed] > Article 2. Emergency Meeting [Repealed] > § 60120. Debts Owed to the California Maritime Academy. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EAFBA134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:38.677651+00:00
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§ 60120. Debts Owed to the California Maritime Academy. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Editorial renumbering of Section 60120 to Section 60100 filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 23.

2. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 2. Administration [Repealed] > Article 2. Emergency Meeting [Repealed] > § 60121. Withholding of Services for Nonpayment of Debts. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EB1B5E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:42.064970+00:00
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§ 60121. Withholding of Services for Nonpayment of Debts. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Editorial renumbering and correction of Section 60121 to Section 60101 filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14). For prior history see Register 76, No. 23.

2. Repealer filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 2. Administration [Repealed] > Article 3. Emergency Meeting [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 7, Ch. 1, Subch. 2, Art. 3, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I99237E854C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:46.074000+00:00
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 26051, 26052 and 26061, Education Code; Section 11125(a), Government Code. Reference: Sections 26051, 26052 and 26061, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 3 (Section 60150) filed 6-1-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 23).

2. Editorial renumbering of Article 3 (Section 60150) to Article 2 (Section 60110) filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer of article 3 (section 60150) filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 3. Student Fees [Repealed] > Article 1. Establishment and Collection of Fees [Repealed] > § 60300. Authority of President. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EB734234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:49.381896+00:00
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§ 60300. Authority of President. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70060, 70061, 70062, 70063, and 70065, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 46).

2. Editorial correction of Note filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer of subchapter 3, article 1 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 3. Student Fees [Repealed] > Article 2. Determination of Residency [Repealed] > § 60320. Rules. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EBA68734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:53.141139+00:00
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§ 60320. Rules. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70060, 70061, 70062, 70063, and 70065, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of Article 2 (Sections 60310 and 60311) and renumbering of Article 3 (Section 60320) to Article 2 (Section 60320) filed 11-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 46).

2. Editorial correction filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

3. Repealer of article 2 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 7. Board of Governors of the California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Chapter 1. California Maritime Academy [Repealed] > Subchapter 3. Student Fees [Repealed] > Article 3. Refund of Fees [Repealed] > § 60325. Conditions of Refund. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I6EBD75B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T23:35:56.565221+00:00
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§ 60325. Conditions of Refund. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70010, 70020 and 70021, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70060, 70061, 70062, 70063 and 70065, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of former Article 1 (Section 60100) of Subchapter 2 to Article 3 (Section 60325) of Subchapter 3 filed 3-30-83 (Register 83, No. 14).

2. Repealer of article 3 and section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 80000.1. Continuation of Rights. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I755451A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:15:57.445011+00:00
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§ 80000.1. Continuation of Rights. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 80000. Scope. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I75522EC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:15:53.706658+00:00
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§ 80000. Scope. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited for Section 80000: Sections 44232, 44254, 44263, 44342, and 44343, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Part I, Division 7, Subchapter 17, Article 1 (Sections 5900-5903.2) to Part VIII, Chapter 1, Article 1 (Sections 80000-80006), filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history see Registers 76, No. 12 and No. 5; Register 74, No. 51; and Register 73, No. 26.

2. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 80001. Definitions and Terms.
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§ 80001. Definitions and Terms.

For purposes of Division 8:

(a) “Applicant” means any applicant for a credential issued by the Commission.

(b)(1) “Application for a credential” includes an application for a credential, an application for a renewal or reissuance of a credential, an application to add new authorizations to an existing credential, or a request to take any special action in relation to the issuance of a credential.

(2) “Application”, “application form”, and “application packet” includes the following forms, regardless of earlier revision dates cited throughout Division 8, Chapter 1 and 4:

(A) Application for issuance of a credential, extension of a credential, and added authorizations to an existing credential: Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 12/2014), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 12/2014) and Professional Fitness Explanation Form (form OA-EF, 9/2013) or the electronic versions available via the Commission's online recommendation, online direct application, and online renewal systems.

(c) “Chair” means the Chair of the Commission pursuant to Education Code Section 44218.

(d) “Commission” means the Commission on Teacher Credentialing as established pursuant to Education Code Section 44210.

(e) “Credential” means any credential, life diploma, permit, certificate, waiver, or document issued by, or under the jurisdiction of, the Commission which entitles the holder to perform services for which certification qualifications are required. The official record of a credential includes any credential in a paper or electronic format, including, but not limited to, information obtained from the Commission's official website.

(f) “Degree” means a baccalaureate or higher degree as specified in Education Code Section 44259(b)(1) earned through an approved college or university, regardless of its title, when the degree program contains no less subject matter preparation than a similar degree in a subject field other than professional education in the same institution.

(g) “Denial” includes the denial of any portion of an application for a credential, even though the requested credential is issued or renewed.

(h) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director to the Commission pursuant to Education Code Section 44220.

(i) “Issuance” means the granting of a credential based upon the application for or renewal of that credential.

(j) “Vice-Chair” means the Vice-Chair of the Commission.

(k) “Professional” credential means a credential for which all statutory and regulatory requirements have been met, excluding credentials issued on partial, preliminary, or emergency bases. A “clear” credential means a professional credential as herein defined.

(l) “Signature” or “signed” as used in this Chapter may include an electronic signature, as defined in Government Code section 16.5 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Sections 22002 and 22005 or under any applicable state or federal law.

(m) “Submitted” as used in this Chapter includes any documentation required by the Commission that is delivered in-person, via a delivery service or electronically.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44267.5, 44330 and 44332.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 5-30-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 22).

2. Amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

3. Amendment filed 7-25-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 30).

4. New subsections (l)-(m) and amendment of Note filed 5-8-2002 as an emergency; operative 5-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-5-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. A Certificate of Compliance as to 5-8-2002 order transmitted to OAL 9-5-2002 and filed 10-17-2002 (Register 2002, No. 42).

6. Amendment of first paragraph and subsections (c)-(f), (h) and (j) and amendment of Note filed 10-2-2007; operative 11-1-2007 (Register 2007, No. 40).

7. Redesignation and amendment of former subsection (b) as new subsection (b)(1) and new subsections (b)(2)-(b)(2)(B) filed 8-20-2010; operative 9-19-2010 (Register 2010, No. 34).

8. Amendment of subsection (b)(2)(A) and repealer of subsection (b)(2)(B) filed 11-18-2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 47).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 80002.1. Request for Reasonable Accommodation by Applicant: Qualified Individual with a Disability or Medical Condition; Confidentiality.
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§ 80002.1. Request for Reasonable Accommodation by Applicant: Qualified Individual with a Disability or Medical Condition; Confidentiality.

(a) An individual applying for a credential, as defined in Education Code Section 44002, who has a mental disability, physical disability, or medical condition as defined in Government Code Section 12926, may request a reasonable accommodation pursuant to subsection (b) of Government Code Section 12944. The applicant shall provide reasonable medical documentation confirming the existence of the disability or medical condition and the need for reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation from an individual with a disability shall be approved or denied following an evaluation by the Certification Division (Division). Upon receipt of a request for reasonable accommodation from an individual with a disability or medical condition, the Division shall approve the request unless, after conducting an individualized assessment and engaging in an interactive process with the applicant, the Division determines that there is an alternative, equally effective reasonable accommodation. The Division shall give preference to the applicant's requested accommodation. The Division shall deny reasonable accommodation only if it would fundamentally alter the nature of the Commission's services, programs, or activity.

(b) All materials submitted in support of a request for reasonable accommodation shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party unless required by law or with the applicant's express written permission. Where the applicant appeals the decision of the Division, review of these materials by the Commission shall be pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Government Code Section 11126 and Section 80516.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44002, Education Code; and Sections 11126(c)(2), 12926 and 12944, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-2019; operative 10-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 1. General Provisions and Definitions > § 80002. Complete Paper Application Packet.
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§ 80002. Complete Paper Application Packet.

Only a complete paper application for a credential will be processed by the Commission. A complete paper application must include subsections (a) through (d). Subsections (e) through (i) provide information related to the processing of paper applications.

(a) Each applicant for a credential not available for online renewal or online recommendation must submit a paper application form as defined in section 80001(b)(2) that includes the following:

(1) full legal name, including all former or maiden names;

(2) date of birth;

(3) Social Security Number:

(A) any applicant that does not possess a Social Security Number may include an Individual Tax Identification Number as an alternative;

(4) current mailing address, including either a post office box or street address, city, state, and zip code;

(5) California county and school district where employed, as applicable:

(A) every person applying for or holding a credential must notify the Commission in writing of any change to his or her county and/or school district of employment;

(B) applicants not currently employed in a California school may indicate “Not Applicable;”

(6) telephone number;

(7) applicant's email address;

(8) the type of credential, permit, or authorization sought:

(A) applicants seeking the issuance or reissuance of more than one type of credential or permit must submit a separate application form and application fee for each type of credential or permit;

(B) if more than one specific type of credential or permit is requested on one application form, the Commission will evaluate the application for the first type of document selected on the application form. Applicants will be sent a letter advising that each additional document sought requires the submission of a separate application, application fee, and supporting materials; and

(9) Oath and Affidavit section dated and signed under penalty of perjury, including the county and state where the application is signed.

(b) Each application form must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee as specified in section 80487.

(c) A criminal history record response from the fingerprint information specified in section 80442(a) and (c) must be received from the Department of Justice.

(d) Appropriate documentation to verify the applicant's academic qualifications for the credential, permit, or authorization requested and professional fitness. This includes, but is not limited to:

(1) official transcripts, if required, as specified in section 80435, and

(2) disclosures of information required in explanation of any professional fitness question with a “Yes” answer on the application form.

(e) Only complete applications for credentials will be processed by the Commission, as specified in section 80443(a)(2).

(1) Applications missing any of the items listed in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(3)(A) and subsection (b) will be deemed incomplete and will be returned.

(2) Applications missing any of the items listed in subsections (a)(4) through (a)(9), (c) and (d) may be rejected with an evaluation which sets forth the requirements that have not been met.

(f) The Commission will notify an applicant regarding any additional documentation required for evaluation not initially submitted with the application.

(1) Application fees remain valid for sixty (60) days from the date of the notice to allow an applicant time to provide the requested additional documentation as specified in section 80487(e).

(g) The processing time of fifty (50) business days for paper applications found in Education Code section 44350 in cases pursuant to subsection (f)(1) will commence upon receipt of the resubmitted complete application as specified in section 80443(a)(1).

(1) Processing time is the time necessary for the Commission to determine an applicant's eligibility for the document requested.

(2) The fifty (50) business day processing time for paper applications is not applicable when an application is subject to a fitness review by the Commission.

(h) Application fees are earned upon receipt of the application and may not be refunded or applied to a subsequent application as specified in section 80487(b).

(i) Every person applying for or holding a credential shall notify the Commission in writing, or by updating the educator's electronic record at the Commission, of any change to the information provided pursuant to 80002(a)(4) or (5) or (7).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 291, Penal Code; Section 1798.24, Civil Code; and Sections 44230, 44235, 44330, 44339, 44340, 44346.5 and 44350, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-18-2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 47). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

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§ 80003. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Authorization for Service.

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to provide the services described below in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(a) Teach all subjects in a self-contained class;

(b) Teach in a team teaching setting or regroup students across classrooms as authorized in Education Code Section 44258.15. For the purpose of this section, team teaching is defined as two teachers of the same grade level exchanging students for the purpose of instruction in specific subjects. Regrouping of students is the practice of two or more teachers combining students across classes for specific instructional purposes;

(c) Teach core classes to students in grades five through eight pursuant to Education Code Section 44258.1. Core classes consist of teaching two or more subjects to the same group of students;

(d) Teach any of the core subjects he or she is teaching to a single group of students in the same grade level as the core classes for less than fifty percent of his or her work day pursuant to Education Code Section 44258.1; and

(e) One of the following:

(1) Individuals enrolled in a multiple subject teacher preparation program pursuant to Education Code Section 44259.5(a) on or before December 31, 2013 who remain continuously enrolled, as defined in Education Code Section 44252.1(b)(2), until program completion are authorized to provide instruction to limited-English proficient pupils as specified in Education Code Section 44253.3(a). The final initial issuance date for a preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with the English learner authorization specified in this subsection shall be December 31, 2016.

(2) Individuals enrolled in a multiple subject teacher preparation program as specified in Education Code Section 44259.5(a) after December 31, 2013 are authorized to provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a) and specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(b) in the settings specified in subsections (a) through (d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252.1, 44253.2(a), 44253.2(b), 44253.3(a), 44256(b), 44258.1, 44258.15 and 44259.5(a), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-11-2000; operative 3-12-2000 (Register 2000, No. 6). For prior history, see Register 97, No. 20.

2. Amendment of subsections (c)-(d), new subsections (e)-(e)(2) and amendment of Note filed 8-12-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 33).

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§ 80004. Single Subject Teaching Credential Authorization for Service.

(a) The Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach the content area(s) listed on the document in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(b) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential in the following content areas is authorized to teach health science:

(1) Health Science,

(2) Life Science, and

(3) Physical Education if the document was initially issued prior to January 1, 1981.

(c) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture, Business, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, or Industrial and Technology Education is authorized to teach the content area listed on the document in classes designated as career technical, trade, or vocational by the employing agency.

(d) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Foundational-Level General Science is authorized to teach the subject areas as described below in the following grade levels.

(1) Grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults:

(A) Introductory and general science,

(B) Introductory life science, and

(C) Introductory physical science.

(2) Grades preschool, and kindergarten through eight:

(A) Integrated science.

(e) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Language: English Language Development is authorized to teach the subject area as described below at the grade and age levels specified in subsection (a):

(1) Departmentalized instruction in English language development including reading, writing, listening, and speaking as defined in Education Code section 44253.2(a);

(2) Specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code section 44253.2(b) within any content area(s) added to the credential or any additional credential(s) or subject area authorization(s) earned.

(f) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English shall be authorized to teach drama and theater arts if the document was first issued prior to January 1, 2022.

(g) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education shall be authorized to teach dance if the document was first issued prior to January 1, 2022.

(h) The Single Subject Teaching Credential also authorizes the holder to provide one of the following:

(1) Individuals enrolled in a single subject teacher preparation program pursuant to Education Code Section 44259.5(a) on or before December 31, 2013 who remain continuously enrolled, as defined in Education Code Section 44252.1(b)(2), until program completion are authorized to provide instruction to limited-English proficient pupils as specified in Education Code Section 44253.3(a). The final initial issuance date for a preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential with the English learner authorization specified in this subsection shall be December 31, 2016.

(2) Individuals enrolled in a single subject teacher preparation program as specified in Education Code Section 44259.5(a) after December 31, 2013 are authorized to provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a) and specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(b) within the content area(s) listed on the document.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252.1, 44253.2(a), 44253.2(b), 44253.3(a), 44256, 44257 and 44259.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

2. New subsection (c) filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-31-2000; operative 6-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).

4. New subsections (d)-(d)(2)(A) filed 1-5-2009; operative 2-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 2).

5. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-12-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 33).

6. New subsections (f) and (g), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 11-12-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 46).

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§ 80005. Authorization for Subject Areas for Service in Departmentalized Classes.

(a) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may be assigned to teach the subjects which fall within the broad subject area listed on their document as found in in subsections (1) through (18). If a subject is listed below, it may only be taught by the holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential with the broad subject area listed on their document. The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may be assigned to teach a subject not listed below if the employing agency has determined its subject-matter content is directly related to the broad subject area.

(1) Agriculture: agricultural management, agricultural mechanics, agricultural science, animal science, forestry, horticulture, landscaping, and plant science;

(2) Art: art appreciation, art history, arts and crafts, art theory, calligraphy, cartooning, ceramics, commercial art, costume design, crafts, design, drawing, humanities, illustration, interior decoration, jewelry, leathermaking, painting, photography, sculpture, stagecraft, and yearbook;

(3) Business: accounting, business communications, business English, business mathematics, business management, business marketing, computer concepts and applications, consumer education, data processing, economics, general office occupations, keyboarding, marketing, shorthand, typewriting, and word processing;

(4) Dance: composition and production, folk/traditional, hip hop, ballet, modern, jazz, world;

(5) English: composition, creative writing, debate, forensics, grammar, humanities, journalism, language arts, language structure, literature, poetry, public speaking, speech, and yearbook;

(6) Health: child development, family life, human sexuality, nutrition, sexually transmitted disease education, and substance abuse;

(7) Home Economics: child development, clothing, consumer education, family life, foods, family economics, housing, human development, interior design, nutrition, parenting, and textiles;

(8) Industrial and Technology Education: automotive mechanics, carpentry, computer technology, construction, drafting, electricity, electronics, industrial crafts, industrial design, metals, millwork, photography, plastics, radio and television, technical science/power mechanics, welding, and woods;

(9) Mathematics: basic or general mathematics, algebra, calculus, computer science, consumer mathematics, geometry, mathematical analysis, statistics and probability, and trigonometry;

(10) Music: instrumental music, music appreciation, music theory, musical theater, and vocal music;

(11) Physical Education: aquatics, fundamental and creative movement, gymnastics, interscholastic sports, motor development or learning, physical conditioning, sports, and weightlifting

(12) Science: Biological Science: anatomy, biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, evolution, genetics, physiology, and zoology;

(13) Science: Chemistry: chemical reactions, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, and structure and stability;

(14) Science: Geoscience: astronomy, cosmology, earth science, forestry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and paleontology;

(15) Science: Physics: energy, mechanics, and thermodynamics;

(16) Social Science: American government, anthropology, contemporary issues, current events, cultural studies, economics, ethnic studies, geography, government, history, humanities, international government, law, politics, psychology, sociology, United States history, and world history;

(17) Theater: acting, directing, performance and production, improvisation, musical theater, playwriting, stagecraft, make-up and costume design;

(18) World Languages: courses in culture, grammar, composition, language structure, and literature of the language listed on the document.

(b) The holder of a teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent, may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach subject-matter classes which do not fall within or are not directly related to the broad subject areas listed in (a) if the employing agency has determined the teacher has the requisite knowledge and skills. Verification of this decision must be kept on file in the office of the employing agency for purposes of the monitoring of certificated assignments pursuant to Education Code Section 44258.9(b). Such courses may include, but are not limited to, life skills, conflict management, study skills, leadership, teen skills, and study hall. Service in such assignments is limited to the grade level authorized by the teaching credentials.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(e), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(q), 44257 and 44258.9, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2000; operative 6-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 27.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-12-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 46).

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§ 80006. Reading Instruction. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256 and 44282, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80014.1. Authorization of and Period of Validity of the Reading Certificate and the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization.

(a) The previously issued Reading Certificate and the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization authorize the holder to provide the following services to students at the school site level, at the grade levels authorized by the prerequisite credential in section 80014(a)(1):

(1) provide direct reading intervention to students and adapt instructional practices and strategies to provide direct specialized reading instruction to students with severe reading difficulties including monitoring and adjusting intervention instruction;

(2) participate in the adoption of literacy curricula, facilitate and monitor implementation of adopted curricula, and support and assist teachers in the use of literacy curricula;

(3) select and administer ongoing formal and informal diagnostic assessments of students' progress, report results, assist teachers in modifying instructional practices, and use the results for student placement in and exit from reading intervention programs;

(4) interpret results of school-wide reading assessment data to monitor student progress and identify modification of instructional practices and strategies to assist teachers;

(5) develop, implement and adapt reading and literacy instructional materials, technologies, and strategies in alignment with students' assessed reading and literacy needs including the prevention and intervention of reading difficulties; and assist teachers to ensure that the full range of students develop proficiency; and

(6) assist students' and teachers' use of information and communication technologies and the development of digital literacy skills.

(b) Period of validity: The previously issued Reading Certificate and the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential in section 80014(a)(1) remains valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44254, Education Code. Reference: Section 44254, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-23-97; operative 11-22-97 (Register 97, No. 43).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-24-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 9).

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§ 80014.2. Application Procedure for a Reading Certificate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44254, Education Code. Reference: Section 44254, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-23-97; operative 11-22-97 (Register 97, No. 43).

2. Repealer filed 2-24-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 9).

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§ 80014. Requirements for the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization.

(a) The requirements for the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization include all of the following:

(1) possession of a valid basic California teaching credential as specified in Education Code section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(2) verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit;

(3) completion of either (A) or (B):

(A) a Reading and Literacy Added Authorization professional preparation program based on the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential Program Standards (rev. 2/2016) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code section 44373(c), including successful completion of a supervised field experience; or

(B) National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts for Early and Middle Childhood from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards;

(4) submission of an application form as defined in section 80001(b)(2) and the application fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and

(5) for an individual who completes the program referenced in subsection (a)(3)(A), recommendation from a Commission-approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b). An individual who holds the certificate specified in subsection (a)(3)(B) may submit an application directly to the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44254, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44203, 44227, 44254, 44373 and 44398, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-23-97; operative 11-22-97 (Register 97, No. 43).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-24-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 9).

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§ 80015.1. Requirements for the Bilingual Authorization.

A bilingual authorization can be earned in one of the following ways:

(a) By examination: The requirements for earning a bilingual authorization by examination include all of the requirements specified in subsections (1), (2), and (3) below:

(1) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Completion of one of the requirements listed below in subsections (A) and (B). All test scores used to qualify for a bilingual authorization shall have the same period of validity for certification examinations as specified in § 80071(b). The CSET: World Languages Examinations referred to in this subsection are those examinations described in Section 80015.3.

(A) Passage of Tests 1 through 3 of the CTEL Examinations and Test II or III depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3), Test IV, and Test V of the CSET: World Languages Examinations.

(B) Passage of Test II or III depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3), Test IV and Test V of the CSET: World Languages Examinations, and one of the following:

1. Possession of a Language Development Specialist Certificate (pursuant to Article 3.5, commencing with Section 44475, of Chapter 3 of the Education Code as that article existed on December 31, 1992).

2. Completion of the coursework or program described in Section 80015(a)(3).

3. Possession of a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization as described in Section 80015.

(3) Submission of a complete application packet as specified in Section 80002 and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(4) In subsections (A) and (B) above, the requirement to pass Test II or Test III of the CSET: World Languages depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3) may be waived by either of the following:

(A) Possession of a valid, non-emergency California Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential with a major in a language other than English.

(B) Possession of a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction is delivered in a language other than English. The foreign institution must be equivalent in status to a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

(b) By program: The requirements for earning a bilingual authorization by program include all of the requirements specified in subsections (1), (2), and (3) below:

(1) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Commission-approved bilingual authorization program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code § 44373(c), including verification of program completion as provided in Education Code § 44227(b).

(3) Submission of a complete application packet as specified in Section 80002 and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(c) By converting a Bilingual Certificate of Competence or BCLAD Certificate: Converting a Bilingual Certificate of Competence or a BCLAD Certificate to a bilingual authorization is not required. Unless used to apply for a bilingual authorization, a Bilingual Certificate of Competence or BCLAD Certificate shall remain valid as long as the holder's prerequisite credential or permit remains valid. The Bilingual Certificate of Competence and BCLAD Certificate authorizes the same services as the bilingual authorization as specified in Section 80015.2(c) and may be used in conjunction with any valid prerequisite credential or permit per Section 80015.2(d). The requirement for earning a bilingual authorization by converting a Bilingual Certificate or BCLAD Certificate is submission of a complete application packet as specified in Section 80002 and fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(d) The provisions in Sections 80015.1(a)(2) and 80015.1(b)(2) may be combined toward the issuance of a bilingual authorization as determined by a Commission approved bilingual authorization program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code § 44373(c) and verified by the program as provided in Education Code § 44227(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44253.9 and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227(b), 44253.4, 44253.6, 44225(b), 44225(d) and 44373(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-94; operative 7-1-94 (Register 94, No. 20).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (a)(2)(C)1. and renumbering subsections filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

4. Amendment filed 12-5-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 50).

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§ 80015.2. Prerequisite Credential or Permit for, Authorization of, and Period of Validity of the Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, the English Learner Authorization and the Bilingual Authorization.

(a) Applicants for a Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, English learner authorization or a bilingual authorization, must possess a valid California teaching credential, services credential, visiting faculty permit, child development permit, children's center instructional permit, or children's center supervision permit which credential or permit authorizes the holder to provide instruction to pupils in preschool, kindergarten, any of grades 1 to 12 inclusive, or classes primarily organized for adults, except for the following:

(1) Emergency credentials or permits.

(2) Exchange credentials as specified in Education Code Section 44333.

(3) District intern certificates as specified in Education Code Section 44325.

(4) Sojourn certified employee credentials as specified in Education Code Section 44856.

(5) Teacher education internship credentials as specified in Article 3 (commencing with Education Code Section 44450) of Chapter 3.

(b) Authorization of the CLAD Certificate and English learner authorization: The CLAD Certificate and English learner authorization authorizes the holder to provide both of the following services to English leaners:

(1) Instruction for English language development, as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a), in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, inclusive, and classes organized primarily for adults, except in the following situations:

(A) If the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) is a children's center instructional or supervision permit or a child development permit, then instruction for English language development shall be limited to the programs authorized by that permit.

(B) If the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) is a designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, then instruction for English language development shall be limited to classes organized primarily for adults.

(2) Specially designed academic instruction delivered in English, defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(b) as specially designed content instruction delivered in English, in the subjects and at the grade or age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(c) Authorization of the bilingual authorization: The bilingual authorization authorizes the holder to provide both of the services authorized by the CLAD Certificate and English learner authorization as specified in Section 80015.2(b) and both of the following services to English learners whose primary language is the language indicated on the bilingual authorization:

(1) Content instruction delivered in the students' primary language in the subjects and at the grade or age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Instruction for primary language development, as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(d), in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, inclusive, and classes organized primarily for adults, except in the following situations:

(A) If the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) is a children's center instructional or supervision permit or a child development permit, then instruction for primary language development shall be limited to the programs authorized by that permit.

(B) If the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) is a designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, then instruction for primary language development shall be limited to classes organized primarily for adults.

(d) An individual who holds an English learner or bilingual authorization, a CLAD or BCLAD Certificate, a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential with a CLAD or BCLAD Emphasis, a Language Development Specialist Certificate or a Bilingual Certificate of Competence may use the authorization to provide the English learner or bilingual services, as appropriate to the specific authorization, in conjunction with a valid prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(e) Period of validity:

(1) The CLAD Certificate shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) remains valid.

(2) The English learner authorization may be added to a prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) and shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential or permit remains valid.

(3) The bilingual authorization shall be added to a prerequisite credential or permit specified in Section 80015.2(a) and shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential or permit remains valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44253.9, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44253.2(d), 44253.3 and 44253.4, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-94; operative 7-1-94 (Register 94, No. 20).

2. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) filed 3-10-98; operative 4-9-98 (Register 98, No. 11).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

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§ 80015.3. The CTEL Examinations and CSET: World Languages Examinations.

(a) The California Teaching English Learners (CTEL) Examinations include the following three tests:

(1) Test 1, covering language and language development.

(2) Test 2, covering assessment and instruction.

(3) Test 3, covering culture and inclusion.

(b) The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): World Languages Examinations include the following three tests:

(1) Test IV, covering bilingual methodology.

(2) Test V, covering the particular culture of emphasis, which is the culture associated with the language to be indicated on the bilingual authorization.

(3) Test II or III, covering the particular language of emphasis, which is the language to be indicated on the bilingual authorization as follows:

(A) Test II for the languages of Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Filipino, Hmong, and Khmer.

(B) Test III for the languages of Cantonese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

(C) Passage of a language assessment administered by a Commission-approved assessor agency in a language for which there is no CSET: World Languages Test II or Test III shall satisfy the provisions of this subsection.

(D) CSET World Languages Test IIs, CSET: World Languages Test IIIs and Commission-approved language assessments shall consist of the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44253.9, Education Code. Reference: Section 44253.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-94; operative 7-1-94 (Register 94, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-10-98; operative 4-9-98 (Register 98, No. 11).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80015.4. Credentials and Permits with an English Learner Authorization or Bilingual Authorization.

(a) Individuals who hold a valid prerequisite credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a) with an English learner authorization may add the English learner authorization to any other valid prerequisite credential or permit held by submission of a completed application packet and fee as specified in Section 80487. The English learner authorization may be added during the validity period of the document or at the time of renewal.

(b) Individuals who hold a valid prerequisite credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a) with a bilingual authorization may add the bilingual authorization to any other valid prerequisite credential or permit held by submission of a completed application packet and fee as specified in Section 80487. The bilingual authorization may be added during the validity period of the document or at the time of renewal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-94; operative 7-1-94 (Register 94, No. 20).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

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§ 80015. Requirements for the Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or English Learner Authorization.

A Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or English learner authorization can be earned in the following ways:

(a) Through supplementary coursework: The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization through supplementary coursework include (1) through (4) below:

(1) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Verification of experience learning a second language obtained through one of the options described in subsections (A) through (P). One of the options must be completed. Partial completion of more than one option will not be accepted except that an applicant may combine partial completion of semester units under option (A) with language training under option (B) at fifteen hours of training equaling one semester unit. Any option or the combination of (A) and (B), with the exception of option (P), must be completed with one language.

(A) Completion of six semester units (or nine quarter units) in coursework that emphasizes the learning of a language other than English (including American Sign Language). A grade of “C” or better. “Pass,” or “Credit,” must be earned in each course. This option must be verified by an official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university, or comparable institution outside the United States. Professional Development and Continuing Education units from such institutions are acceptable. Coursework in the methodology of teaching a language is not acceptable.

(B) Completion of 90 hours of language training, with a grade of “C” or better or the equivalent, in a language other than English offered under the auspices of the California Department of Education's Bilingual Teacher Training Program (BTTP) or by a county office or school district whose program, prior to its implementation, has been deemed equivalent to the BTTP by the California Department of Education. This training is to be verified by a letter signed by an authorized representative of the BTTP or county or district program.

(C) Successful completion of the training in a language other than English given by the Peace Corps to volunteers preparing to serve in a non-English speaking country, verified by official Peace Corps documentation.

(D) Passage of Test II or III of the CSET: World Languages Examinations depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3), verified by an official score report.

(E) Passage of any nationally administered, standardized examination in a language other than English for which the Commission has established a passing score, verified by an official score report.

(F) A proficiency level of “novice-high” or above on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Inc. (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines or “0+” (zero plus) or above on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Proficiency Descriptions, verified by an official score report.

(G) A score on a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination in a language other than English administered by the College Board equal to or higher than the minimum score recommended by the American Council on Education for awarding credit for two semesters, verified by an official score report.

(H) Possession of a teaching credential from another state that authorizes instruction in a language other than English.

(I) Residence in a non-English speaking country or countries for twelve consecutive months at age 18 or older, verified by passports, work visas, letters from employers, or other documents.

(J) Successful completion of one academic year (over a single period) at age 14 or above at a school in which all instruction, except in the subject area of English, was delivered in a language other than English, verified by an official transcript or a letter from the school.

(K) Successful completion of two academic years between the ages of 10 and 14, inclusive, at a school in which all instruction, except in the subject area of English, was delivered in a language other than English, verified by an official transcript or a letter from the school.

(L) Initial arrival at age 12 or older in the United States after having spent the years from birth to age 12 in a non-English speaking country or countries, verified by a birth certificate, passport, entry visas, or other documents.

(M) Successful completion of three years of course work in a language other than English in grades seven through 12 in a public or private school with an average grade of B or better, verified by an official transcript or a letter from the school.

(N) Achievement of a score on the Advanced Placement Examination in a language other than English offered by Educational Testing Service for which college credit or advanced standing is awarded, verified by either an official transcript or a letter from the registrar's or admission's office from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(O) Achievement on a college or university placement examination in a language other than English for which 1) a minimum of six semester academic units or the equivalent quarter units are awarded or 2) placement in an advanced level course, defined as no lower than the second year of a multi-year sequence, is given or 3) an exemption from a one year requirement is granted. This must be verified by either an official transcript or a letter from the registrar's or admission's office from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(P) Possession of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university as specified in Section 80457.

(3) Completion of a Commission-approved California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code § 44373(c), including verification of program completion as provided in Education Code § 44227(b).

(4) Submission of an application as specified in Education Code § 44227(b) and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(5) The holder of a Supplementary Authorization in either English as a Second Language (ESL) or Introductory ESL may use that document to earn a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization. A Supplementary Authorization in ESL or Introductory ESL will remain valid as long as the holder's prerequisite teaching credential remains valid. A Supplementary Authorization in ESL or Introductory ESL authorizes instruction for English language development, as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a), at the levels and in the grades specified in Sections 80057.5 and 80089 as those sections existed on January 1, 1993. The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization for holders of the Supplementary Authorization in ESL or Introductory ESL include all of the following:

(A) Experience learning a second language as specified in Section 80015(a)(2).

(B) Completion of three semester units (or four quarter units) of coursework in the theories and methods of specially designed academic instruction delivered in English. The coursework must be applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university and must be verified by an official transcript from such an institution. A grade of “C” or higher, “Pass,” or “Credit” must be earned in each course. Coursework completed to satisfy this requirement must be verified by a Commission-approved CTEL program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code §§ 44373(c).

(C) Submission of an application as specified in Education Code § 44227(b) and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(6) The holder of a certificate of completion issued pursuant to Education Code §§ 44253.10 or 44253.11 may use that document to earn a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization. The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization for holders of such a certificate of completion include all of the following:

(A) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(B) Experience learning a second language as specified in Section 80015(a)(2).

(C) Completion of coursework as follows:

1. Holders of a certificate of completion for specially designed academic instruction delivered in English (SDAIE) must complete nine semester units (or twelve quarter units) of upper-division/graduate coursework as described in subsection (D), except subsection (D)1.c.

2. Holders of a certificate of completion for English language development (ELD) must complete nine semester units (or twelve quarter units) of upper-division/graduate coursework as described in subsection (D), except subsection (D)1.b.

3. Holders of two certificates of completion, one for SDAIE and one for ELD must complete six semester units (or eight quarter units) of upper-division/graduate coursework as described in subsection (D), except subsections (D)1.b. and (D)1.c.

4. Holders of a certificate of completion for both SDAIE and ELD must complete nine semester units (or twelve quarter units) of upper-division/graduate coursework as described in subsection (D), except subsections (D)1.b. and (D)1.c.

(D) Coursework completed to satisfy this requirement must be verified by a Commission-approved CTEL program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation, as provided in Education Code § 44373(c), and include the following:

1. Methodology of bilingual instruction, instruction for English language development, and specially designed academic instruction delivered in English, including the following:

a. Theories and methods of bilingual education.

b. Theories and methods of instruction for English language development.

c. Theories and methods of specially designed academic instruction delivered in English.

d. Language and content area assessment.

2. Culture and cultural diversity, including the following:

a. Nature and content of culture.

b. Crosscultural contact and interactions.

c. Cultural diversity in the United States and California.

(E) Submission of an application as specified in Education Code § 44227(b) and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(b) By examination: The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization by examination include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a valid credential or permit as specified in Section 80015.2(a).

(2) Experience learning a second language as specified in Section 80015(a)(2).

(3) Passage of Tests 1, 2, and 3 of the CTEL Examinations described in Section 80015.3. Each passing score used to qualify for a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization shall have the same period of validity for certification examinations as specified in § 80071(b).

(4) Submission of a complete application packet as specified in Section 80002 and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(c) By converting a Language Development Specialist Certificate: Converting a Language Development Specialist Certificate to a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization is not required. Unless used to apply for a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization, a Language Development Specialist Certificate shall remain valid as long as the holder's prerequisite credential or permit remains valid. The Language Development Specialist Certificate authorizes the same services as the CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization as specified in Section 80015.2(b) and may be used in conjunction with any valid prerequisite credential or permit per Section 80015.2(d). The requirements for earning a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization by converting a Language Development Specialist Certificate is submission of a complete application packet as specified in Section 80002 and fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(d) By converting a CLAD Certificate: Converting a CLAD Certificate to an English learner authorization is not required. Unless used to apply for an English learner authorization, a CLAD Certificate shall remain valid as long as the holder's prerequisite credential or permit remains valid. The CLAD Certificate authorizes the same services as the English learner authorization as specified in Section 80015.2(b) and may be used in conjunction with any valid prerequisite credential or permit per Section 80015.2(d). The requirement for earning an English learner authorization by converting a CLAD Certificate is submission of a complete application as specified in Section 80002 and fee(s) as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(e) The provisions in Sections 80015(a)(3) and 80015(b)(3) may be combined toward the issuance of a CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization as determined by a Commission-approved CTEL program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code § 44373(c) and verified by the program as provided in § 44227(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44253.9 and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227(b), 44253.3, 44253.6, 44253.10, 44253.11, 44225(b), 44225(d) and 44373(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-18-94; operative 7-1-94 (Register 94, No. 20).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) and new subsections (a)(2)(N)-(P) filed 3-12-97; operative 4-11-97 (Register 97, No. 11).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (a)(2)(G) (Register 97, No. 46).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-10-98; operative 4-9-98 (Register 98, No. 11).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(2)(N) filed 1-8-2001; operative 2-7-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsection (b)(3), redesignating former subsection (b)(3)(A) as new subsection (b)(3) and repealing subsections (b)(3)(B)-(C) filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

8. Amendment filed 12-5-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 50).

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§ 80016. Certificates of Completion of Staff Development to Teach English Language Development and/or Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English to Limited-English-Proficient Students.

(a) Applicants for a Certificate of Completion of Staff Development to teach English language development and/or specially designed academic instruction delivered in English to limited-English-proficient students must meet the following requirements:

(1) hold a valid basic teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e);

(2) by January 1, 1999, meet the employment status criteria described in Education Code Section 44253.10(a)(1) as verified by the teacher under penalty of perjury and subject to audit by the Commission;

(3) complete one of the following staff development programs in methods of specially designed content instruction delivered in English or English language development, or both, as specified, that has been determined by the Commission to meet the guidelines and standards established pursuant to Education Code Section 44253.10, prior to January 1, 2005, and submit verification by the school district, county office of education, college or university, or other approved agency, whose program has been approved by the Commission, on the Recommendation for Certificate of Completion of Staff Development form (41-395 rev. 5/00) provided by the Commission:

(A) To provide specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(b) to students in a class or subject authorized by the applicant's basic teaching credential: 45 clock hours in either specially designed content instruction delivered in English or in a combination of specially designed content instruction delivered in English and English language development.

(B) To provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a) to students in a departmentalized class in the subject and grade authorized by the applicant's basic teaching credential: the same 45 clock hours in specially designed content instruction delivered in English, or combination of specially designed content instruction delivered in English and English language development, completed for subsection (A) above.

(C) To provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a) to students in a self-contained classroom, either 1. or 2. below:

1. nine years of experience in California public schools verified by the teacher under penalty of perjury and subject to audit by the Commission, experience or training in teaching limited-English-proficient students as described in Title 5 Section 80689.2(a)(2) verified by the teacher under penalty of perjury and subject to audit by the Commission, and the same 45 clock hours in specially designed academic instruction delivered in English, or combination of specially designed content instruction delivered in English and English language development, completed for subsection (A) above.

2. fewer than nine years of experience in California public schools or insufficient experience or training in teaching limited-English-proficient students to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(3)(C)1. above and the same 45 clock hours in specially designed academic instruction delivered in English, or combination of specially designed content instruction delivered in English and English language development, completed for subsection (A) above, plus, within three years of completing the staff development in subsection (A) and before January 1, 2008, an additional 45 clock hours in English language development, or combination of specially designed content instruction delivered in English and English language development.

(4) Submit a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4 rev. 7/00), verification of completion of the above requirements, including the Recommendation for Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (form 41-395 rev. 5/00) and employment-status and experience self-verifications, and a fee of forty-five dollars.

(b) Period of validity: The Certificate of Completion of Staff Development shall remain valid as long as the basic teaching credential, defined in (a)(1), remains valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44253.10, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44203(e), 44253.2 and 44253.10, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-25-2001; operative 5-25-2001 (Register 2001, No. 17).

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§ 80020.1. Additional Assignment Authorizations for Specific Special Education Credentials.

(a) The holder of the following credentials may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach preschool age students in the disability area(s) authorized by the credential. The holder must have successfully taught preschool age students for a minimum of three years prior to July 1, 2003 in the disability area(s) authorized by the credential:

(1) Standard Elementary and Standard Secondary Teaching Credential with a minor in Mentally Retarded,

(2) Standard Limited Specialized Preparation Teaching Credential with a major in Mentally Retarded,

(3) Exceptional Children Teaching Credential with a major in Mentally Retarded,

(4) Standard Restricted Teaching Credential with a minor in Trainable Mentally Retarded or Educable Mentally Retarded, and

(5) Special Secondary Teaching Credential with a major in Mentally Retarded.

(b) The holder of the following credentials may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach students ages birth to preschool in the disability area(s) authorized by the credential. The holder must have successfully taught students ages birth to preschool for a minimum of three years prior to July 1, 2003 in the disability area(s) authorized by the credential:

(1) Standard Elementary and Standard Secondary Teaching Credential with a minor in Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing, Visually Handicapped, or Orthopedically Handicapped Including the Cerebral Palsied,

(2) Standard Limited Specialized Preparation Teaching Credential with a major in Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing, Visually Handicapped, or Orthopedically Handicapped Including the Cerebral Palsied,

(3) Exceptional Children Teaching Credential with a major in Speech Correction and Lip Reading, Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, Visually Handicapped, or Orthopedically Handicapped Including the Cerebral Palsied,

(4) Standard Restricted Teaching Credential with a minor in Speech and Hearing Therapy, Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing, Visually Handicapped, Orthopedically Handicapped Including the Cerebral Palsied, Deaf-Blind, or Severely Hard-of-Hearing, and

(5) Special Secondary Teaching Credential with a major in Correction of Speech Defects, Deaf, Lip Reading, or Partially Sighted Child, and Blind.

(c) The holder of the following credentials may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach students ages birth to preschool in the disability area(s) authorized by the credential. The holder must have successfully taught students ages birth to pre-kindergarten for a minimum of three years prior to July 1, 2003 in the disability area(s) authorized by the credential:

(1) Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential with a major in Communication Handicapped, Physically Handicapped or Visually Handicapped and

(2) Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential with a major in Learning Handicapped or Severely Handicapped.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225(b) and 44225(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-7-2003; operative 5-7-2003 (Register 2003, No. 15).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) and new subsection (c)(2) filed 10-20-2003; operative 11-19-2003 (Register 2003, No. 43).

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§ 80020.3. Additional Assignment Authorizations for Specified Administrative and Supervision Credentials.

(a) The holder of a General Elementary or General Secondary School Administration Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to any administrative position in a school district or county office of education provided that he or she has been employed successfully for a minimum of three years in an administrative assignment authorized by the credential.

(b) The holder of a General Supervision or Standard Supervision Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to any administrative position in a school district or county office of education provided that he or she has been employed successfully for a minimum of three years in an administrative assignment authorized by the credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-94; operative 10-20-94 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 80020.4.1. Services a Teacher May Provide.

(a) The holder of a California teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent, may develop, direct, implement, or coordinate programs designed to improve instruction and enhance student learning at the school site in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(b) The holder of a California designated subjects adult teaching credential may develop, direct, implement, or coordinate programs designed to improve instruction and enhance student learning for adult teaching subject areas.

(c) The holder of a California designated subjects vocational teaching credential may develop, direct, implement, or coordinate programs designed to improve instruction and enhance student learning for vocational teaching subject areas.

(d) Irrespective of the provisions set out in this section, only individuals who hold either the Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential or Administrative Services Credential may develop, direct, implement, and coordinate school district or county reading programs. Effective July 1, 2004, school site reading programs may only be developed, directed, implemented, or coordinated by individuals who hold the Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential, Restricted Reading Specialist Credential, Reading Certificate, or Administrative Services Credential.

(e) An individual who has developed, directed, implemented, or coordinated reading programs for a minimum of three years prior to July 1, 2004, on the basis of a California teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent, shall be authorized to continue in such assignment. Verification of this teaching experience must be kept on file in the office of the employing agency for purposes of the monitoring of certificated assignments pursuant to Education Code Section 44258.9(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d) and 44258.9(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-14-2000; operative 5-14-2000 (Register 2000, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-23-2002; operative 1-22-2003 (Register 2002, No. 52).

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§ 80020.4. Teachers Serving as Staff Developer.

(a) The holder of a California teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent, may serve as school-site, school district, and or county staff developer in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(b) A teacher serving as the staff developer for a specific subject must hold a credential in the subject or have his or her expertise in the subject verified and approved by the local governing board.

(c) The holder of a California designated subjects adult teaching credential may serve as the school-site, school district, and or county staff developer for adult teaching subject areas.

(d) The holder of a California designated subjects vocational teaching credential may serve as the school-site, school district, and or county staff developer for vocational teaching subject areas.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-14-2000; operative 5-14-2000 (Register 2000, No. 15).

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§ 80020.5. Additional Assignment Authorizations for Specified Pupil Personnel Services Credentials.

The holder of a General Pupil Personnel Services Credential or a Standard Designated Services Credential with Specialization in Pupil Personnel Services may be assigned, with his or consent, to provide the services authorized by the credential in preschools and in schools organized primarily for adults.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-94; operative 10-20-94 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 80020. Additional Assignment Authorizations for Specified Teaching Credentials.

(a) The holder of a General Kindergarten-Primary Teaching Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach self-contained classes in grades four through eight.

(b) The holder of a Standard Elementary Teaching Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach self-contained classes in grades preschool, ten through twelve, and in classes organized primarily for adults, and to teach departmentalized classes in the subject or subjects of his or her majors or minors in grades nine and below.

(c) The holder of a Standard Teaching Credential for Early Childhood Education may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach self-contained classes in grades four through twelve, and in classes organized primarily for adults, and to teach departmentalized classes in the subject or subjects of his or her majors or minors in grades nine and below.

(d) The holder of a General Secondary Teaching Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach departmentalized classes in grades kindergarten through six in the subjects of his or her majors or minors or in subjects in which he or she has taught successfully for three years within the ten years prior to the assignment.

(e) The holder of a General Junior High Teaching Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach classes in grades kindergarten through grades six in the subjects of his or her majors or minors or in subjects in which he or she has taught successfully for three years within the ten years prior to the assignment.

(f) The holder of a Standard Secondary Teaching Credential may be assigned, with his or her consent, to teach departmentalized classes in grades preschool, kindergarten through six, and in classes organized primarily for adults in the subjects of his or her majors or minors.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-94; operative 10-20-94 (Register 94, No. 38).

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§ 80023.1. General Provisions Governing Emergency Permits.

The provisions of this section shall apply to all emergency permits specified in Section 80023.

(a) Terms that are used in Sections 80023 through 80027.1, inclusive, are defined as follows:

(1) The terms “employing agency” and “local education agency” mean the school district, charter school, county office of education, nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency, or school operating under the direction of a California state agency, which submits an emergency permit application to the Commission in order to employ the applicant.

(2) “Applicant” is the individual for whom an emergency permit application is submitted.

(3) “Regionally accredited college or university” means an institution of postsecondary education accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. In California the regional accrediting body is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

(4) “Related credential” refers to the credential that provides the same authorization as a particular emergency permit.

(b) The following entities may submit emergency permit applications. Each application shall be submitted to the Commission on behalf of the applicant.

(1) Public school districts in California.

(2) County offices of education or county superintendents of schools in California.

(3) Schools that operate under the direction of a California state agency.

(4) Nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366.

(5) Charter Schools as defined in Education Code Section 47605.

(c) Emergency permits are valid for the length of time specified as follows:

(1) An emergency permit is valid for one year.

(2) The expiration date of an emergency permit which is dependent upon the possession of a valid basic credential will expire with that credential if it expires before the date explained above. The emergency permit may be extended, with an application and fee but without verification of reissuance requirements, to the end of the specified period when the basic credential is renewed.

(3) An individual who holds an emergency permit that was initially issued prior to January 1, 2014, and has been reissued for two or more one-year periods shall not be reissued after January 1, 2014.

(4) An individual who holds an emergency permit that was initially issued prior to January 1, 2014, and has been reissued for less than two one-year periods may receive one or more reissuances of that permit for a maximum of two one-year periods.

(5) An individual who is issued an initial emergency permit on or after January 1, 2014, may receive one or more reissuances of that permit for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

(d) Teaching or service authorized by an emergency permit shall be restricted to schools operated by the employing agency that requested the permit.

(e) A grade of “C” or higher, “Pass”, or “Credit” must be earned in each course required for the initial issuance and reissuance of an emergency permit. “Non-remedial” coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (b)(3) and new subsections (b)(4) and (c)(3) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 1-13-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 3).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), new subsection (b)(5), amendment of subsection (c)(2) and new subsection (e) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

5. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(5) and (c)(3), new subsection (c)(4), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (c)(5) and amendment of Note filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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§ 80023. Types of Emergency Permits.

The following types of emergency permits are governed by the provisions of Sections 80023.1, 80023.2, 80024.3.1, 80024.6, 80024.7, 80024.8, and 80026 through 80026.6.

(a) Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit.

(b) Emergency Bilingual Permit.

(c) Emergency Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Permit.

(d) Emergency Resource Specialist Permit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44265 and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 25.

2. Amendment filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. New subsections (r)-(w) and amendment of Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsections (g)-(l) and relettering subsections filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (g)-(i) filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

6. Amendment filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.1. Emergency Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.1. Emergency Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44225(q) and 44300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44300 and 44301, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-6-81; effective date thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 6-27-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 26).

4. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(D)3. filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

6. Repealer of subsections (a)(3)(A) and (a)(3)(D)-(a)(3)(D)3., subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(3)(B)2. and amendment of Note filed 4-27-98; operative 5-27-98 (Register 98, No. 18).

7. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (b) and new subsection (b)(1) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

8. Repealer filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.2.1. Emergency Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit with a Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.2.1. Emergency Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit with a Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44225(q) and 44300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44300 and 44301, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

2. Repealer of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(D)-(a)(2)(D)3., subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(2)(B)2. and amendment of Note filed 4-27-98; operative 5-27-98 (Register 98, No. 18).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(3) and (b) and new subsection (b)(1) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

4. Repealer filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.2. Emergency Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit with a Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Emphasis. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.2. Emergency Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit with a Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Emphasis. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44225(q) and 44300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44300 and 44301, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of section 80029 to section 80024.2 filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 31).

3. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(2)(D), new subsection (a)(2)(E), repealer of subsections (a)(3)(A) and (a)(3)(D)-(a)(3)(D)3., subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(13)(B)2. and amendment of Note filed 4-27-98; operative 5-27-98 (Register 98, No. 18).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(B), (a)(4) and (b) and new subsection (b)(1) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

7. Repealer filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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§ 80024.3.1. Emergency Resource Specialist Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of an Emergency Resource Specialist Permit include all of the following:

(1) The applicant and the employing agency must meet the general requirements as stated in Section 80023.2.

(2) Either (A) or (B) below:

(A) The applicant must possess a valid California teaching credential requiring a baccalaureate degree and a professional preparation program, including student teaching, or

(B) The applicant must possess or show eligibility for an out-of-state credential in special education requiring a baccalaureate degree, and have completed a program approved by the responsible state licensing agency at a regionally accredited institution.

(3) Either (A), (B), or (C) below:

(A) The applicant who holds a basic California teaching credential which does not authorize instruction for special education students must demonstrate intent to enroll in a Commission accredited program for the appropriate Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential within the valid period of the emergency permit.

(B) The applicant who holds a California teaching credential which authorizes instruction for special education students must demonstrate intent to either enroll in a Commission accredited program or complete the assessment for the Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence as outlined in Sections 80070.2 through 80070.8 within the valid period of the emergency permit.

(C) The applicant who holds or is eligible for an out-of-state credential in special education must demonstrate intent to enroll in either a Commission accredited program for the appropriate Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential or the basic teaching credential, as appropriate to his or her training, within the valid period of the emergency permit.

(b) To reissue an Emergency Resource Specialist Permit the applicant and the employing agency must meet the requirements for reissuance of emergency permits specified in Section 80026.6, except in lieu of the six semester units of coursework or ninety clock hours of professional development described in Section 80026.6(a)(5), the applicant who holds a California teaching credential which authorizes instruction for special education students may complete the assessment for the Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence provided for in Section 80070.6.

(c) Authorization: An Emergency Resource Specialist Permit authorizes the same service as the Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, subdivisions (d) and (g), and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)(A)-(b) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.3.2. Emergency Education Specialist Instruction Permits. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.3.2. Emergency Education Specialist Instruction Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44265 and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(D)-(b) and new subsection (b)(2) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

3. Repealer filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.3. Emergency Specialist Instruction Permits for Teaching the Learning Handicapped, the Severely Handicapped, the Physically Handicapped, the Communication Handicapped, or the Visually Handicapped. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.3. Emergency Specialist Instruction Permits for Teaching the Learning Handicapped, the Severely Handicapped, the Physically Handicapped, the Communication Handicapped, or the Visually Handicapped. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of section 80030 to section 80024.3 filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 1-14-91; operative 1-14-91 (Register 91, No. 7).

4. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(B)-(a)(3) filed filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

6. Amendment of subsection (a)(4) and new subsection (b)(1) filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

7. Repealer of subsections (a)-(a)(4) and relettering and amendment of former subsection (b) to new subsection (a) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

8. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.4. Emergency Speech-Language Pathology Services Permit, Including the Special Class Authorization. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.4. Emergency Speech-Language Pathology Services Permit, Including the Special Class Authorization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44265.3 and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 1-14-91; operative 1-14-91 (Register 91, No. 7).

4. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

6. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)(3) and (b) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

8. Repealer filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.5. Emergency Speech-Language Pathology Services Permit. [Repealed]
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§ 80024.5. Emergency Speech-Language Pathology Services Permit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44265.3 and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 31.

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(3) and (b) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

5. Repealer filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80024.6. Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit.
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§ 80024.6. Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of the Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit are as follows:

(1) Persons holding a valid California Teaching Credential must verify all of the following:

(A) The applicant and the employing agency must meet the general requirements specified in section 80023.2.

(B) The applicant must possess a valid California Teaching Credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a professional preparation program, including student teaching.

(C) The applicant must provide a written affirmation of his or her intent to complete the requirements set forth in section 80026.6 during the period of the permit.

(2) Persons holding or eligible for a valid service credential from a state other than California must verify all of the following:

(A) The applicant and the employing agency must meet the general requirements specified in section 80023.2.

(B) The applicant must verify possession of or eligibility for an out-of-state credential or certificate authorizing service as a school librarian.

(C) The applicant must provide a written affirmation of his or her intent to complete the requirements set forth in section 80026.6 during the period of the permit.

(b) To reissue an Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit, the applicant and the employing agency must meet the requirements for reissuance of emergency permits specified in section 80026.6.

(c) Authorization. An Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit authorizes the same service as a Teacher Librarian Services Credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-14-90; operative 7-14-90 (Register 90, No. 33).

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)(C) and (a)(2)(C) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)(C) and (a)(2)(C)-(b) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading, section and Note filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

6. Amendment filed 1-17-2013; operative 1-17-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 3).

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§ 80024.7. Emergency Bilingual Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of an Emergency Bilingual Permit include all of the following:

(1) The applicant and the employing agency must meet the general requirements specified in Section 80023.2.

(2) The applicant must possess a valid credential or permit as specified in Education Code Section 44253.4(b)(1).

(3) The applicant must verify target-language proficiency by one of the following:

(A) Passage of Test II or III of the CSET: World Languages Examinations depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(b)(3), or

(B) Passage in the target language of an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, administered by a California college or university as a part of its Commission accredited bilingual authorization program, or

(C) Passage in the target language for which the Commission has no CSET: World Languages Test II or III of an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, performed by an approved organization pursuant to Education Code Section 44253.5(a), or

(D) Possession of a valid, non-emergency California Single Subject or Standard Secondary Teaching Credential with a major in the target language, or

(E) Possession of a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction was delivered in the target language. The foreign institution must be equivalent in status to a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

(b) To reissue an Emergency Bilingual Permit the applicant and the employing agency must meet the requirements for reissuance of emergency permits specified in Section 80026.6 except in lieu of the six semester units of coursework, the applicant must complete both of the following:

(1) Pass Test II or III depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3), Test IV, or Test V of the CSET: World Languages Examinations if these tests were not passed prior to issuance of the emergency permit being reissued. If all of these tests were passed prior to the issuance of the emergency permit being reissued, or if the applicant opts to take coursework in lieu of the tests, three semester units of coursework required for the bilingual authorization may be substituted. Passage of Test II or III of the CSET: World Languages Examinations is not required of anyone who qualifies for the emergency permit by completion of subsections (D) or (E) in section 80024.7(a)(3) above.

(2) Pass either Test 1, Test 2, or Test 3 of the CTEL Examinations if these tests were not passed prior to issuance of the emergency permit being reissued. If all of these tests were passed, or if the applicant opts to complete coursework in lieu of taking these tests, three semester units of coursework required for the English learner authorization may be substituted.

(c) Authorization. The Emergency Bilingual Permit authorizes the same service as the bilingual authorization as specified in Section 80015.2(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, subdivisions (d) and (g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)(B) and (b)-(b)(2) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(3)(A), (a)(3)(C) and (b)(1) filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80024.8. Emergency Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of an Emergency Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Permit include all of the following:

(1) The applicant and the employing agency must meet the general requirements specified in Section 80023.2.

(2) The applicant must possess a valid credential or permit as specified in Education Code Section 44253.3(b)(1).

(b) To reissue an Emergency Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Permit the applicant and the employing agency must meet the requirements for reissuance of emergency permits specified in Section 80026.6 except in lieu of the six semester units of coursework, the applicant must complete any two of the following: Test 1, Test 2, or Test 3 of the CTEL Examinations, if these tests were not passed prior to issuance of the emergency permit being reissued. If the tests were passed, or if the applicant opts to complete coursework in lieu of taking the tests, three semester units of coursework required for the CLAD Certificate or English learner authorization may be substituted for each test not taken.

(c) Authorization. The Emergency Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Permit authorizes the same service as the Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate and English learner authorization as specified in Section 80015.2(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, subdivisions (d) and (g), and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

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§ 80024. Emergency Teaching and Services Credential for Other Than 30-Day Substitute Teaching Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44232, 44254, 44263, and 44342, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

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§ 80025.4. Substituting in a Special Education Classroom.

(a) The holder of a document authorizing day-to-day substitute teaching according to the provisions of Title 5 Sections 80025 and 80025.3 is authorized to serve as a substitute in a special education classroom; preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-12, inclusive; or in classes organized primarily for adults. However, the holder shall not serve as a special education substitute for more than 20 days for any one teacher during the school year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).

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§ 80025.5. Emergency Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Permit for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Service.

(a) Requirements for issuance and reissuance of the Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Permit for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Service include all of the following:

(1) High School Diploma or equivalent as defined in Section 80034.1(b);

(2) Verification, by employers, of three years of work experience directly related to an industry sector listed in Section 80035.5. One year of the required work experience shall be within the last five years, or two years within the last ten years, immediately preceding the issuance of the permit. One or more of the following may be used for up to a maximum of two of the three years of work experience:

(A) Possession of an advanced industry certificate related to the industry sector to be named on the permit may be used as one year of work experience;

(B) One year of full-time teaching experience providing instructional services in preschool or grades K-12 earned in a public or private school of equivalent status while holding a general education teaching credential based on completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching may be used as one year of work experience;

(C) Forty-eight semester units or the quarter unit equivalent of postsecondary vocational training, related to the industry sector(s) to be named on the permit and verified by official transcript, may be substituted for a maximum of two of the three years of work experience.

(3) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service as specified in Section 80001; verification of completion of requirements specified in Subsections (a)(1), and (a)(2), above; verification of completion of livescan, unless clearance is already on file with the Commission; and payment of a fee as specified in Section 80487.

(b) Authorization. The Emergency Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Permit for 30-Day Substitute Teaching Service authorizes the holder to serve as a substitute in any classroom in any county in which the permit is registered provided the employing agency has a completed Statement of Need. Such substitute teaching shall be part of a program of technical, trade or vocational education. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year.

(c) The Statement of Need for 30-day Substitute Teachers must:

(1) describe the situation or circumstances that necessitate the use of an emergency permit holder, and

(2) state that either a credentialed person is not available, or that one or more credentialed persons are available, but do not meet the specified employment criteria established by the employing agency, and

(3) be prepared and signed by, as applicable, the superintendent of the employing school district, the superintendent of the employing county if the service will be rendered in county operated schools, or the head of the state agency under which the employing school operates.

(d) An Emergency Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Permit for 30-Day Substitute Teaching is valid for no less than one year and expires one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44300(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(3) filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

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§ 80026.1. Information to Applicants.

The local education agency shall inform each applicant for an emergency permit specified in Section 80023 of all of the following:

(a) that the employing agency will provide the orientation, guidance and assistance required by Section 80026.5.

(b) the name, or if providing the name is not feasible, the position, of the individual responsible for providing the guidance and assistance required by Section 80026.5:

(c) that, in order to reissue an emergency permit, the applicant must complete a minimum of six semester units, or nine quarter units, of approved course work for the related credential, unless exceptions for reissuance are listed under the specific requirement for the type of emergency permit for which application is being made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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§ 80026.4. Plan to Develop Fully Qualified Educators. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, subdivisions (d) and (g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

3. New subsection (d) filed 5-21-2002; operative 6-20-2002 (Register 2002, No. 21).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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§ 80026.5. Orientation, Guidance and Assistance.

(a) Orientation, Guidance and Assistance to Holders of the Emergency Teaching Permit. The employing agency shall provide an orientation to teaching for the holders of the emergency teaching permits specified in Section 80023. Each recipient of an emergency teaching permit that is issued after January 31, 1994 shall attend an orientation when he or she obtains an emergency teaching permit for the first time. The employing agency may vary the nature, content and duration of the orientation to match the amount of training and experience previously completed by emergency permit teachers.

(1) The orientation to teaching shall include, but not be limited to, an overview of all of the following topics:

(A) the curriculum that the emergency permit teacher is expected to teach;

(B) effective techniques of classroom instruction at the emergency permit teacher's assigned level: preschool, elementary, middle, secondary, or adult education; and

(C) effective techniques of classroom management at the emergency permit teacher's assigned level: elementary or secondary.

(2) To the extent reasonably feasible, the orientation to teaching shall occur before the emergency permit teacher begins his or her teaching assignment.

(b) Commencing July 1, 1994, the employing agency shall assign an experienced educator to guide and assist each holder of an emergency teaching permit specified in Section 80023. The experienced educator shall:

(1) be a certificated employee of the employing agency, or a certificated retiree of a California school district or county office of education; and

(2) have completed at least three years of full-time classroom teaching experience.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, subdivisions (d) and (g), and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

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§ 80026.6. Requirements for the Reissuance of Emergency Permits.

(a) The reissuance requirements for an emergency permit identified in Section 80023 shall include all of the following:

(1) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev 4-94),

(2) Payment of the fee(s) required by Section 80487.

(3) Prior submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators that satisfies the provisions of Section 80026.

(4) Verification that orientation, guidance and assistance have been provided as required in Section 80026.5.

(5) For the first reissuance only, an evaluation by a Commission-accredited professional preparation institution identifying requirements the emergency permit holder must complete to be eligible for the related credential.

(6) Completion of at least six semester units (or the equivalent quarter units) of approved coursework in a Commission-accredited professional preparation program required for issuance of the related credential, unless exceptions for reissuance are listed under the specific requirements for the type of emergency permit for which application is being made.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(6)(B) filed 5-21-2002; operative 6-20-2002 (Register 2002, No. 21).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(6) and repealing subsections (a)(6)(A)-(B) filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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§ 80026. Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.

Submission of a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by the employing local education agency shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of any emergency permit and/or limited assignment permit for that agency. The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by an employing local education agency shall be valid for no more than twelve months, and shall expire on the June 30 following its submission to the Commission. The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators shall be submitted to the Commission on a form to be provided by the Commission, and shall include all of the following information:

(a) Estimated Need: This shall include the title(s) and number of each type of emergency permit and limited assignment permit which the employing agency estimates, based on previous year actual needs and projections of enrollment, it will need during the year covered by the Declaration. In addition, it shall include each subject to be listed on General Education Limited Assignment Single Subject Teaching Permits and the target language on Emergency Bilingual Permits. The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators shall be revised, when the number of emergency permits and limited assignment permits needed exceeds the estimate by ten percent, by the governing board or superintendent/administrator of the employing agency, as specified in subsection (e) below.

(b) Efforts to Recruit Certified Personnel. This shall include a brief description of efforts that the employing agency has undertaken to locate and recruit individuals who hold the needed credentials, such as dated copies of written announcements of its vacancy or vacancies which were mailed to college or university placement centers.

(c) Efforts to Establish Alternative Training Options. The Declaration shall:

(1) identify the names of institutions of higher education co-sponsoring internships or other certification programs with the employing agency or, if no such programs exist, briefly explain why;

(2) if the employing agency participates in internship programs, estimate the number which the employing agency reasonably expects to employ during the year covered by the Declaration.

(d) Stipulation of Insufficiency of Suitable Applicants. The employing agency shall certify that there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the employing agency's specified employment criteria to fill necessary positions.

(e) Adoption of the Declaration. The Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators shall be adopted by the governing board of a school district or by the superintendent of a county office of education; or in the case of a district or county authorized charter school, by the governing board of the charter school; or by the administrator of a state school or nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency.

(1) A Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators by a school district or charter school shall be adopted by the governing board in a regularly-scheduled, public meeting of the board. The entire Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators shall be included in the board agenda, and shall not be adopted by the board as part of a consent calendar.

(2) A superintendent of a county office or the administrator of a state school or nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency shall publicly announce his or her intent to adopt a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators at least 72 hours prior to adopting the Statement. The adopted Statement shall be signed by the superintendent or administrator.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 15.

2. Amendment of subsections (a), (c), (e) and (e)(2) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (c)(1), new subsection (c)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 11-12-99; operative 11-12-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 46).

4. Amendment of first paragraph and subsection (a) filed 6-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-15-2001 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2001 and filed 11-19-2001 (Register 2001, No. 47).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsection (c)(2) and repealing subsection (c)(3) filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

7. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and subsections (a) and (e)-(e)(1) filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80027.1. Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit include all of the following if an employing agency elects to request the permit:

(1) If an employing agency elects to request a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators that satisfies the provisions of Section 80026.

(2) Applicant is currently employed by the local governing board requesting such assignment.

(3) Applicant holds a valid California special education teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a professional preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent or a services credential with a special class authorization listed in sections 80047 through 80047.9.

(4) If an employing agency elects to assign an applicant who has not obtained permanent status as defined in Education Code 44929.21 or 44929.22 or 44929.23 the employing agency shall assign an experienced educator in the subject area of the Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit who has completed three years of full-time special education teaching experience in the special education specialty area(s) requested. If more than one specialty area is requested for the permit, the experienced educator(s) must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience in each area requested. The local employing agency may assign more than one experienced educator to the permit holder to meet this requirement.

(5) The Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit may be issued in the special education specialty area aligned with the preliminary and clear Education Specialist Instruction Credentials.

(6) If an employing agency elects to request a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must keep on file a written statement verifying consent of the teacher to serve on the Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit.

(7) For initial issuance of a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency may assist the applicant in submitting the following to the Commission:

(A) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08).

(B) The fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(C) One of the following:

1. Three semester, or the equivalent quarter, units of course work in each special education specialty area requested, or

2. One year of successful full-time classroom experience, or the equivalent in part-time experience, working with special education students in each of the special education specialty area requested and has received a favorable evaluation or recommendation by the local employing agency.

(b) Requirements for the renewal of a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit if an employing agency elects to request the permit.

(1) Applicant is currently employed by the local governing board requesting such assignment.

(2) Applicant holds a valid California special education teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a professional preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent or a services credentials with a special class authorization listed in sections 80047 through 80047.9.

(3) For renewal of a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency may assist the applicant in submitting the following to the Commission:

(A) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08).

(B) The fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(C) Verification of the completion of at least six semester units, or the equivalent quarter units, of course work required for issuance of the related credential.

(4) If an employing agency elects to request a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators that satisfies the provisions of Section 80026.

(5) An individual may renew a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit in any one special education specialty area only twice during his or her lifetime.

(6) If an employing agency elects to request a Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must keep on file a written statement verifying consent of the teacher to serve on the Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit.

(c) Authorization:

(1) A Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit authorizes the same service as an Education Specialist Teaching Instruction Credential.

(d) The Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit shall be valid for one calendar year and expires one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance but is limited to the expiration date of the prerequisite credential held.

(1) A permit issued for less than one calendar year may be extended for the remainder of the calendar year as long as the prerequisite credential has been renewed. An application and fee as found in (b)(3)(A) and (B) must be submitted. Verification of requirements as found in (b)(3)(C) are not required to extend the permit for the remainder of the calendar year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44225(l), 44225(q) and 44300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(e) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-3-2009; operative 7-3-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 27).

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§ 80027. General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permits include all of the following:

(1) If an employing agency elects to request a General Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators that satisfies the provisions of Section 80026.

(2) Applicant is currently employed by the local governing board requesting such assignment.

(3) Applicant holds a valid California general education teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a professional teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent.

(4) If an employing agency elects to assign an applicant who has not obtained permanent status as defined in Education Code 44929.21 or 44929.22 or 44929.23, the employing agency shall assign an experienced educator in the subject area of the General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit who has completed 3 years of full-time general education elementary or secondary classroom teaching experience in the subject area(s) requested. If more than one subject area is requested, the experienced educator(s) must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience in each area requested. The local employing agency may assign more than one experienced educator to the permit holder to meet this requirement.

(5) The General Education Limited Assignment Single Subject Teaching Permit may be issued in the subject areas listed in Education Code Section 44257 and the General Education Limited Assignment Multiple Subject Teaching Permit may be issued in the subject area of General Subjects.

(6) If an employing agency elects to request a General Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must keep on file a written statement verifying consent of the teacher to serve on the General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit.

(7) For initial issuance of a General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Permit, the employing agency may assist the applicant in submitting the following to the Commission:

(A) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08), and

(B) The fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(b) Requirements for the renewal of General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit if an employing agency elects to request the renewal of the permit.

(1) Applicant is currently employed by the local governing board requesting such assignment.

(2) Applicant holds a valid California general education teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a professional teacher preparation program, including student teaching or the equivalent.

(3) For the renewal of a General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit, the employing agency may assist the applicant in submitting the following to the Commission:

(A) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08).

(B) The fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(C) Verification of the completion of one of the following:

1. At least six semester units, or the equivalent quarter units, of course work required for issuance of the related credential or

2. Take all sections of the examination appropriate to the type of permit requested, multiple or single subject, as provided in Education Code sections 44280, 44281 and 44282 and pass two sections. If one or more sections have been previously passed, the individual must pass the one or two sections of the examination, as appropriate.

(4) If an employing agency elects to request a General Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators that satisfies the provisions of Section 80026.

(5) An individual may renew a General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit in any one specific subject only twice during his or her lifetime.

(6) If an employing agency elects to request a General Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit, the employing agency must keep on file a written statement verifying consent of the teacher to serve on the General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit.

(c) Authorization:

(1) A General Education Limited Assignment Multiple Subject Teaching Permit authorizes the same service as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in the authorized field listed on the permit.

(2) A General Education Limited Assignment Single Subject Teaching Permit authorizes the same service as a Single Subject Teaching Credential in the authorized field(s) listed on the permit.

(d) The General Education Limited Assignment Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Permit is valid for one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance but is limited to the expiration date of the prerequisite teaching credential held.

(1) A permit issued for less than one calendar year may be extended for the remainder of the calendar year as long as the prerequisite teaching credential has been renewed. An application and fee as found in (b)(3)(A) and (B) must be submitted. Verification of requirements as found in (b)(3)(C) are not required to extend the permit for the remainder of the calendar year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g), 44225(q) and 44300, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280, 44281, 44282 and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 31).

3. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(4) and (b)(3)(A), new subsections (b)(3)(D) and (b)(5), and amendment of subsection (d) and Note filed 7-6-98; operative 7-6-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 28).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-15-2001 as an emergency; operative 6-15-2001 (Register 2001, No. 24). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-15-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-15-2001 order transmitted to OAL 10-9-2001 and filed 11-19-2001 (Register 2001, No. 47).

7. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 7-3-2009; operative 7-3-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 27).

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§ 80028. Certificate of Clearance.

A Certificate of Clearance is a document, issued by the Commission, which verifies that the holder meets personal qualifications necessary to obtain a regular California teaching or services credential. Each candidate for an initial credential shall, prior to admission to student teaching under any professional preparation program approved by the Commission, obtain a Certificate of Clearance. No less than 60 working days prior to admission to student teaching, the candidate shall submit the following materials to the Commission:

(a) A completed application via the online application system.

(b) One-half of the credential issuance/reissuance or renewal fee specified in Section 80487(a)(1) unless otherwise established by law. The fee shall apply toward the initial credential.

(c) Verification of completion of livescan.

The Certificate of Clearance shall be issued for a period of five years when the Commission has verified that the candidate meets personal qualifications necessary to obtain a regular California teaching or services credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44320(d) and 44350, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-16-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) (1) filed 4-8-88; operative 5-8-88 (Register 88, No. 17).

3. Amendment filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).

4. Amendment of Note filed 4-25-2012; operative 5-25-2012 (Register 2012, No. 17).

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§ 80029. Emergency Bilingual/Crosscultural Teaching Credential. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44254, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80029 to Section 80024.2 filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

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§ 80030. Emergency Specialist Credentials in Learning Handicapped, Severely Handicapped, and Physically Handicapped. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44252, Education Code; Reference: Sections 44254, 44265 and 44274, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80030 to Section 80024.3 filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

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§ 80031. Emergency Services Credential in Health (School Nurse). [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44252, Education Code; Reference: Section 44254, 44265 and 44274, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80031 to 80024.5 filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15)

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§ 80032.1. Health Education Unit Requirement. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44261, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80032.1 to Section 80421 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80032.2. Special Education Training for Teachers and Administrators. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225 and 44259, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-6-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 45).

2. Repealer filed 6-1-2004; operative 7-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 23).

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§ 80032. Terms of Issuance and Renewal of Teaching and Services Credentials. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44260, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80032 to Section 80493 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80033.2. Special Temporary Certificates. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(d), 44225(e), 44225(g), 44225(l) and 44252, Education Code; and Californians for Justice Education Fund v. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF-05-505517.

History

1. New section filed 12-12-2005 as an emergency; operative 12-12-2005 (Register 2005, No. 50). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-11-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2006, No. 45).

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§ 80034.1. Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credentials and Business and Industry Partnership Teacher: Definitions and Terms.

(a) “Commission-approved program of personalized preparation” means any of the following categories of agencies which are authorized to develop, submit and implement a program for designated subjects credentials:

(1) A California public school district or consortium of school districts;

(2) A California county superintendent of schools office;

(3) A California regional occupation program or center;

(4) A California State Agency;

(5) A Commission-approved teacher preparation institution;

(6) A Charter School as established in Education Code Section 47605.

(b) “Equivalent to the high school diploma” means:

(1) a diploma based on passage of the General Education Development Test; or

(2) the foreign equivalent to the high school diploma which is a diploma, certificate, or the title awarded to mark the completion of a program normally requiring twelve years of schooling, or required for admission to an institution of higher education.

(c) “Two years of successful teaching” means teaching for a minimum of one course in each of four terms.

(1) Teaching experience earned based on possession of a Business and Industry Partnership Teacher authorization issued pursuant to § 80034.3 shall be acceptable toward the two years of successful teaching requirement.

(d) “Work experience” means full-time or part-time experience directly related to the industry sector(s) to be named on the credential. Work experience may be paid or not paid. No more than one year of work experience shall apply toward meeting designated subjects credential requirements during any twelve calendar month period. 1000 clock hours shall be the minimum required for each year of work experience. Part-time work experience may be cumulated to equate to the required 1000 clock hours of work experience.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(q), 44256(d), 44260 and 44260.1, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-21-2010; operative 2-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 80034.3. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Designated Subjects Business and Industry Partnership Teacher.

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of a business and industry partnership teacher authorization shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification by employers of three years of work experience directly related to each industry sector(s) to be named on the credential and listed in Section 80035.5. One year of the required work experience shall be within the last five years, or two years within the last ten years, immediately preceding the issuance of the business and industry partnership teacher. One or more of the following may be used for up to a maximum of two of the three years of work experience:

(A) Possession of an advanced industry certificate related to the industry sector to be named on the document;

(B) One year of full-time teaching experience providing instructional services in preschool or grades K-12 earned in a public or private school of equivalent status while holding a general education teaching credential based on completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching;

(C) Forty-eight semester units or the quarter unit equivalent of postsecondary vocational training, related to the industry sector(s) to be named on the document and verified by official transcript, may be substitute for a maximum of two of the three years of work experience.

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Verification that the applicant has been apprised of the early teaching orientation requirement, which is a requirement of the Commission-approved program of personalized preparation referenced in § 80034.2(b)(2);

(4) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1); and verification of completion of livescan, unless clearance is already on file with the Commission;

(5) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(b) Completion of any requirements of the program of personalized preparation referenced in § 80034.2(b)(2) while in possession of a business and industry teacher authorization shall be applicable toward the clear career technical education teaching credential for an individual who subsequently obtains a preliminary career technical education teaching credential pursuant to § 80034.2(a).

(c) Authorization. The business and industry partnership teacher authorizes the holder to teach in the industry sector(s) named on the credential as specified in Section 80035.5 in grades 12 and below, and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical, trade or vocational courses which shall be part of a program of career technical, trade or vocational education.

(d) Period of Validity. A business and industry partnership teacher shall be issued for no more than one year, provided that it shall expire at the end of the employing agency's school year and shall not be issued more than once to an individual. The end of the school year shall be no later than July 1 unless the business and industry partnership teacher authorization is being used for a summer school assignment whereby the end of the school year shall be no later than September 1.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44256(d), 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-21-2010; operative 2-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 80034.5. Holder of Designated Subjects Full-Time Vocational Education, Full-Time Career Technical Education, or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential or Designated Subjects Full-Time Adult Education Teaching Credential Serving as a Substitute.

(a) The holder of a valid designated subjects full-time vocational education, full-time career technical education, or career technical education teaching credential may, with his or her consent, serve as a substitute in grades 12 and below, and in classes organized primarily for adults, in technical, trade or vocational courses, including, but not limited to, agricultural occupations, technical occupations, or trade occupations which shall be part of a vocational education program. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year.

(b) The holder of a valid designated subjects full-time adult education teaching credential may, with his or her consent, serve as a substitute in courses organized primarily for adults. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(d) and 44349, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-10-89; operative 4-9-89 (Register 89, No. 11).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and subsection (a) filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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§ 80034. Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credentials and Programs: Definition and Terms.

(a) The term “Academic Subjects,” as it applies to designated subjects adult education teaching credentials, means those studies that are liberal, classical and/or related to high school graduation requirements, rather than technical or vocational, including, but not limited to the subjects contained within the following categories:

(1) Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills;

(2) English;

(3) English as a Second Language;

(4) Fine Arts;

(5) A Language Other than English (specify);

(6) Mathematics;

(7) Science; and

(8) Social Sciences.

(b) The term “general (nonacademic) subjects,” as it applies to designated subjects adult education teaching credentials, means those subjects that are technical or vocational, rather than liberal or classical, including, but not limited to the subjects contained within the following categories:

(1) Adults with Disabilities;

(2) Career Technical Education;

(3) Health and Safety;

(4) Home Economics;

(5) Older Adults;

(6) Parent Education;

(7) Personal Development; and

(8) Vocational Education.

(c) “Commission-approved program of personalized preparation” means any of the following categories of agencies which are authorized to develop, submit and implement a program for designated subjects adult education teaching credentials:

(1) A California public school district or consortium of school districts;

(2) A California county superintendent of schools office;

(3) A California regional occupation program or center;

(4) A California State Agency;

(5) A Commission-approved teacher preparation institution;

(6) A Charter School as established in Education Code Section 47605.

(d) “Employing School District” (ESD) means a California school district, county superintendent of schools office, or other public education agency, or private school of equivalent status that elects to employ holders of designated subjects credentials to teach adult classes.

(e) “Two years of successful teaching” means teaching a minimum of one course in each of four terms within the period of validity of the preliminary designated subjects adult education teaching credential.

(f) “Equivalent to the high school diploma” means:

(1) a diploma based on passage of the General Education Development Test; or

(2) the foreign equivalent to the high school diploma which is a diploma, certificate, or the title awarded to mark the completion of a program normally requiring twelve years of schooling, or required for admission to an institution of higher education.

(g) “Verification of experience” means confirmation of the applicant's qualifying experience, in writing, signed by the applicant's past or present employer(s) on company letterhead that attests to and or includes all of the following:

(1) employer's name, address and telephone number;

(2) the working relationship of the person signing the verification to the applicant;

(3) beginning and ending dates of employment;

(4) complete description of duties;

(5) a statement as to whether or not the employment was full-time; if employment was less than full-time, an accounting of the number of hours the applicant was employed;

(6) If the applicant was self-employed or if the applicant's experience was avocational, verification shall include a statement, signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury, detailing the information described in (n)(1) through (n)(5), above, and must be further substantiated, in writing, by other person(s) having first-hand knowledge of the applicant's self-employment or avocation, such as the applicant's accountant, major supplier of goods, or major user of goods or services.

(h) “Experience” means full-time or part-time experience directly related to the subject to be named on the credential. Experience may be paid or not paid. No more than one year of experience shall apply toward meeting designated subjects credential requirements during any twelve calendar month period. 1000 clock hours shall be the minimum required for each year of experience. Part-time experience may be cumulated to equate to the required 1000 clock hours of experience.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.2, 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of subsections (d) and (h)(2) and new subsections (i)-(m) filed 3-10-89; operative 4-9-89 (Register 89, No. 11).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

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§ 80035.1. Specific Requirements for and Authorization(s) of the Designated Subjects Preliminary and Clear Part-Time Career Technical Education Teaching Credential and the Clear Part-Time Vocational Education Teaching Credential.

This section pertains to individuals pursuing a part-time credential pursuant to Senate Bill 52 (Chap. 520, Stats. 2007).

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of an initial preliminary part-time career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification, by employers, of five years of work experience, directly related to each industry sector(s) to be named on the credential and listed in Section 80035.5. Forty-eight semester units or the quarter unit equivalent of postsecondary vocational training, related to the industry sector(s) to be named on the credential and verified by official transcript, may be substituted for a maximum of two of the five years of work experience. This substitution may be made on a pro rata basis up to the two year maximum. One year of the required work experience shall be within the three years immediately preceding the issuance of the preliminary credential. Except as provided below, teaching shall not be considered as acceptable work experience.

For purposes of meeting the requirement of one year of work experience within the three years immediately preceding the issuance of the preliminary credential, any of the following or a combination of the following may be cumulated to total 1000 clock hours:

(A) work experience,

(B) vocational teaching experience,

(C) college level related coursework,

(D) non-college related coursework, or

(E) an occupational internship.

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Verification that the applicant has been fully apprised of the requirements for both the preliminary and clear credentials, including the program of personalized preparation;

(4) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1); and verification of completion of livescan, unless clearance is already on file with the Commission.

(5) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(6) Final date for initial issuance of a preliminary part-time career technical education teaching credential pursuant to this subsection shall be August 31, 2010.

(b) The minimum requirements for the continuance of a preliminary part-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential shall be all of the following:

(1) A valid initial preliminary part-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential;

(2) Successful completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear part-time career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary part-time career technical education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(3) Two years of successful teaching on the basis of the preliminary career technical education teaching credential in the industry sector(s) listed;

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)94)(A);

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); and the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Applicants who have not completed the clear part-time career technical education teaching credential requirements as specified in (c) on or before August 31, 2013 may apply for a three-year preliminary career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(a) or a clear career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(b), as determined by a Commission-approved LEA.

(d) The minimum requirements for the clear part-time vocational education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary vocational education teaching credential;

(2) Two years of successful teaching on the basis of the preliminary vocational education teaching credential in the subject(s) listed;

(3) Completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A);

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); and the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Applicants who have not completed the clear part-time vocational education teaching credential requirements specified in (d) on or before August 31, 2013, may apply for a three-year preliminary career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(a) or a clear career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(b), as determined by a Commission-approved LEA.

(e) Authorization. The preliminary or clear part-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach not more than half-time in the subject(s) or industry sector(s) named on the credential in grades 12 and below, and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical, trade or vocational courses which shall be part of a program of career technical, trade or vocational education. For the purpose of this credential, half-time for the holder of this credential who teaches in only one school district shall not exceed one-half of a full-time assignment for vocational and career technical educators in that school district. Half-time for the holder of this credential who teaches in more than one school district shall not exceed one-half of the greatest number of hours considered to be a full-time assignment for vocational and career technical educators in any one of the districts.

(f) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear part-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential shall be as follows:

(1) An initial preliminary part-time career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (a) shall be valid for five years, but shall authorize service for no more than two years from the date of issuance of the credential unless the holder presents verification of having met requirements for continuance, by a Commission-approved LEA, to his or her ESD of the successful completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(2) A clear part-time career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (c) or a clear part-time vocational education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (d) shall be valid for five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44256(d), 44259(c)(4)(A), 44260.5, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment filed 3-10-89; operative 4-9-89 (Register 89, No. 11).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-21-2010; operative 2-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 80035.5. Subject Classification System for Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credentials.

Applicants shall obtain from Commission-approved programs of personalized preparation recommendations for designated subjects career technical education teaching credentials in one of the following industry sectors: Agriculture and natural resources; arts, media, and entertainment; business and finance; building and construction trades; education, child development, and family services; energy, environment, and utilities; engineering and architecture; fashion and interior design; health science and medical technology; hospitality, tourism and recreation; information and communication technologies; manufacturing and product development; marketing, sales, and service; public service; transportation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260, 44260.1 and 44260.9, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-21-2010; operative 2-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 4).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 5-19-2014 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2014, No. 21).

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§ 80035. Specific Requirements for and Authorization(s) of the Designated Subjects Preliminary and Clear Full-Time Career Technical Education Teaching Credentials and the Clear Full-Time Vocational Education Teaching Credentials.

This section pertains to individuals pursuing a full-time credential pursuant to Senate Bill 52 (Chap. 520, Stats. 2007).

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of an initial preliminary full-time career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification, by employers, of five years of work experience directly related to each industry sector(s) to be named on the credential and listed in Section 80035.5. Forty-eight semester units or the quarter unit equivalent of postsecondary vocational training, related to the industry sector(s) to be named on the credential and verified by official transcript, may be substituted for a maximum of two of the five years of work experience. This substitution may be made on a pro rata basis up to the two year maximum. One year of the required work experience shall be within the three years immediately preceding the issuance of the preliminary credential. Except as provided below, teaching shall not be considered as acceptable work experience. For purposes of meeting the requirement of one year of work experience within the three years immediately preceding the issuance of the preliminary credential, any of the following or a combination of the following may be cumulated to total 1000 clock hours:

(A) work experience,

(B) vocational teaching experience,

(C) college level related coursework,

(D) non-college related coursework, or

(E) an occupational internship,

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code Section 44335, by one of the means described in Section 80415;

(4) Verification that the applicant has been fully apprised of the requirements for both the preliminary and clear credentials, including Level I and Level II requirements of the program of personalized preparation;

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1); and verification of completion of livescan, unless clearance is already on file with the Commission.

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Final date for initial issuance of a preliminary full-time career technical education teaching credential pursuant to this subsection shall be August 31, 2010.

(b) The minimum requirements for the continuance of a preliminary full-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid initial preliminary full-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear full-time career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary full-time career technical education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of all Level I and Level II requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(3) Two years of successful teaching on the basis of the preliminary career technical education teaching credential in the industry sector(s) listed;

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A);

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); and the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1);

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Applicants who have not completed the clear full-time career technical education teaching credential requirements as specified in (c) on or before August 31, 2013 may apply for a three-year preliminary career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(a) or a clear career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(b), as determined by a Commission-approved LEA.

(d) The minimum requirements for the clear full-time vocational education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary full-time vocational education teaching credential;

(2) Two years of successful teaching on the basis of the preliminary vocational education teaching credential in the subject(s) listed;

(3) Completion of all Level I and Level II requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A);

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08); and the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1);

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Applicants who have not completed the clear full-time vocational education teaching credential requirements as specified in (d) on or before August 31, 2013 may apply for a three-year preliminary career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(a) or a clear career technical education teaching credential pursuant to section 80034.2(b), as determined by a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(e) Authorization. The preliminary or clear full-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach in the subject(s) or industry sector(s) named on the credential in grades 12 and below, and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical, trade or vocational courses which shall be part of a program of career technical, trade or vocational education.

(f) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear full-time vocational education or career technical education teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) A preliminary full-time career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements excepting (a)(3) shall be valid for one year. The one-year preliminary full-time career technical education teaching credential shall be extended to the full five-year preliminary period upon verification of satisfaction of requirement (a)(3) and submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 9/08) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 9/08) and Form 41-ECC (Explanation of Criminal Conviction or Pending Criminal Charge) (rev. 7/08), and the fee(s), as specified in Section 80487;

(2) An initial preliminary full-time career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (a) shall be valid for five years, but shall authorize service for no more than two years from the date of issuance of the credential unless the holder presents verification of having met requirements for continuance, by a Commission-approved LEA, to his or her ESD of the successful completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(3) A clear full-time career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (c) or a clear full-time vocational education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (d) shall be valid for five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44256(d), 44259(c)(4)(A), 44260.9, 44335, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 80035 to Section 80040 and new Section 80035 filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment filed 3-10-89; operative 4-9-89 (Register 89, No. 11).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-21-2010; operative 2-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 4).

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§ 80036.1. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Designated Subjects Preliminary and Clear Part-Time Adult Education Teaching Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of an initial preliminary part-time adult education teaching credential in an academic subject area(s) specified in Section 80034(a) or in a general subjects area(s) except those included in the Career Technical Education and Personal Development categories specified in Section 80036.3 shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification of five years of experience and/or education related to each subject to be named on the credential and listed in Section 80036.3. The experience and/or education shall meet the criteria specified in Section 80036.2;

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Meet the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252. Applicants for an adult education teaching credential authorizing the teaching of adults in an apprenticeship program or in a general subjects area(s) are exempt from this requirement;

(4) Verification that the applicant has been fully apprised of the requirements for both the preliminary and clear credentials, including the program of personalized preparation;

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service as specified in Section 80001; the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1); and verification of completion of livescan, unless clearance is already on file with the Commission;

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Final date for the initial issuance of a preliminary part-time adult education teaching credential pursuant to this subsection shall be January 31, 2013.

(b) The minimum requirements for the continuance of a preliminary part-time adult education teaching credential shall be all of the following:

(1) A valid initial preliminary part-time adult education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear part-time adult education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary part-time adult education teaching credential;

(2) Two years of successful teaching of adult learners in the subject(s) authorized by the preliminary adult education teaching credential;

(3) Completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A);

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service as specified in Section 80001; and the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1);

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Applicants who have not completed the clear part-time adult education teaching credential requirements specified in this section on or before January 31, 2016 may apply for a three-year preliminary adult education teaching credential pursuant to Section 80036.4(a) or a clear adult education teaching credential pursuant to Section 80036.4(b), as determined by a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(d) Authorization. The preliminary or clear part-time adult education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach not more than half-time in the subject named on the credential in courses organized primarily for adults. For the purpose of this credential, half-time for the holder of this credential who teaches in only one school district shall not exceed one-half of a full-time assignment for adult educators in that school district. Half-time for the holder of this credential who teaches in more than one school district shall not exceed one-half of the greatest number of hours considered to be a full-time assignment for adult educators in any one of the districts.

(e) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear part-time adult education teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) An initial preliminary part-time adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (a) shall be valid for five years but shall authorize service for no more than two years from the date of issuance of the credential unless the holder presents verification of the successful completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(2) A clear part-time adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (c) shall be valid for five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44259(c)(4)(A), 44260.5, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

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§ 80036.2. Qualifying Experience and/or Education for the Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential.

(a) Qualifying experience, or experience and education, or education, for an adult education teaching credential authorizing the teaching of a general (nonacademic) subjects area shall meet one of the criteria described below:

(1) For preliminary full-time adult education teaching credentials issued pursuant to Section 80036(a) and preliminary part-time adult education teaching credentials issued pursuant to Section 80036.1(a):

Education and/or Training	Years of Subject-Related Experience Required

High School Diploma or equivalent	+ 5 years
Twenty four semester units of collegiate course work, including a minimum four semester units in the subject to be taught	+ 4 years
Forty eight semester units of collegiate course work, including a minimum eight semester units in the subject to be taught	+ 3 years
Seventy two semester units of collegiate course work, including a minimum twelve semester units in the subject to be taught	+ 2 years
Ninety six semester units of collegiate course work, including a minimum sixteen semester units in the subject to be taught	+ 1 year
Baccalaureate degree with subject matter in the field to be taught verified by at least one of the following:	+ 0 years

	Completion of 20 semester units or 10 upper division semester units in the subject to be taught.		

(2) For three-year preliminary adult education teaching credentials issued pursuant to Section 80036.4(a), verification by employers of three years of experience directly related to each subject(s) to be named on the credential. One year of the required experience shall be within the last five years, or two years within the last ten years, immediately preceding the issuance of the three-year preliminary credential. One or more of the following may be used for up to a maximum of two of the three years of experience:

(A) Possession of an advanced industry certificate related to the subject to be named on the preliminary credential as determined by a Commission-approved program may be used as one year of experience;

(B) One year of full-time teaching experience providing instructional services in preschool or grades K-12 earned in a public or private school of equivalent status while holding a general education teaching credential based on completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching may be used as one year of experience;

(C) Forty-eight semester units or the quarter unit equivalent of postsecondary vocational training, related to the subject(s) to be named on the preliminary credential and verified by official transcript, may be used for a maximum of two of the three years of experience.

(b) Qualifying education for an adult education credential authorizing the teaching of an academic subject shall include a baccalaureate or higher degree completed at a regionally accredited college or university and completion of 20 semester units or 10 upper division semester units in the subject to be taught.

(c) Qualifying education for an adult education credential authorizing the teaching of English as a Second Language shall include a baccalaureate or higher degree, a certificate, or completion of 20 semester units or 10 upper division semester units at a regionally accredited college or university in one or any combination of the following:

(1) Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL);

(2) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL);

(3) any language other than English;

(4) linguistics;

(5) bilingual/bicultural studies;

(6) second language acquisition.

(d) Qualifying education for an adult education credential authorizing the teaching of Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills shall include a baccalaureate or higher degree completed at a regionally accredited college or university and completion of 20 semester units with at least three units in four of the following six areas: English, mathematics, science, social sciences, fine arts and a foreign language.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.2, 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

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§ 80036.3. Subject Classification System for Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credentials.

(a) Commission-approved programs of personalized preparation shall recommend applicants for designated subjects adult education teaching credentials in a subject(s) contained within the categories that follow:

Category	Subject (to be named on the credential)
Adults with Disabilities	adaptive arts and crafts; adaptive computer technology; adaptive physical education; health; self-maintenance skills; other (specify)
Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills	elementary and secondary basic skills (includes basic education-grades one through eight; arithmetic; reading; individualized high school learning lab/G.E.D./contract class settings; citizenship); other (specify)
Career Technical Education	agriculture and natural resources; arts, media, and entertainment; building trades and construction; education, child development, and family services; energy and utilities; engineering and design; fashion and interior design; finance and business; health science and medical technology; hospitality, tourism, and recreation; information technology; manufacturing and product development; marketing, sales, and service; public service; transportation
English	English
English as a Second Language	English as a second language
Fine Arts	fine arts
A Language Other than English (specify)	a specific language, other than English
Health and Safety	CPR; environmental safety; first aid; health education; nutrition; physical fitness and conditioning; safety education; other (specify)
Home Economics	arts and crafts; clothing construction; consumer education; decorative arts; dietetics and food management; nutrition; food preparation; home management; interior design; textiles; upholstery; other (specify)
Mathematics	mathematics
Older Adults	communication skills; creative arts; health; performing arts; physical fitness; public affairs; retirement planning; safety; self-maintenance; other (specify)
Parent Education	parent education; childbirth education; human development; family management; other (specify)
Personal Deveopment	art; health and safety; family education; financial literacy
Science	life science, including general science; physical science, including general science; other (specify)
Social Sciences	social sciences
Vocational Education	aeronautics; agriculture; bookkeeping and accounting; building and construction trades; business management; career development; computer applications; computer programming; computer systems operation; computer technology; cosmetology; electronics technology; financial services; health occupations; industrial technology; information processing/keyboarding; marine technology; marketing; nursing; office occupations; small business ownership/management; other (specify)

(b) As needed the Executive Director of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing may establish new categories or subjects, each of which shall be brought to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing on a regular basis for inclusion in Section 80036.3(a).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.2, 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer of subsections (a)-(b)(17), new subsections (a)-(b) and amendment of Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

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§ 80036.5. Effect of Changes Upon Certain Holders of Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Repealer filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

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§ 80036. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Full-Time Designated Subjects Preliminary and Clear Adult Education Teaching Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of an initial preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential in an academic subject area(s) specified in Section 80034(a) or in a general subjects area(s) except those included in the Career Technical Education and Personal Development categories specified in Section 80036.3 shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification of five years of experience and/or education related to each subject to be named on the credential. The experience and/or education shall meet the criteria specified in Section 80036.2.

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code Section 44335, by one of the means described in Section 80415;

(4) Meet the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252. Applicants for an adult education teaching credential authorizing the teaching of adults in an apprenticeship program, approved by the Apprenticeship Standards Division of the Department of Industrial Relations, or in a general subjects area are exempt from this requirement;

(5) Verification that the applicant has been fully apprised of the requirements for both the preliminary and clear credentials, including Level I and Level II requirements of the program of personalized preparation;

(6) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service as specified in section 80001; the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1); and verification of completion of livescan, unless clearance is already on file with the Commission;

(7) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(8) Final date for initial issuance of a preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential pursuant to this subsection shall be January 31, 2013.

(b) The minimum requirements for the continuance of a preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid initial preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear full-time adult education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential;

(2) Two years of successful teaching of adult learners in the subject(s) authorized by the preliminary adult education teaching credential;

(3) Completion of all Level I and Level II requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A);

(5) Submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service as specified in Section 80001 and the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1);

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(7) Applicants who have not completed the clear full-time adult education teaching credential requirements as specified in this section on or before January 31, 2016 may apply for a three-year preliminary adult education teaching credential pursuant to Section 80036.4(a) or a clear adult education teaching credential pursuant to Section 80036.4(b), as determined by a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(d) Authorization. The preliminary or clear full-time adult education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach the subjects named on the credential as specified in Section 80036.3 in courses organized primarily for adults.

(e) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear full-time adult education teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) A preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements except (a)(3) shall be valid for one year. The one-year preliminary adult education teaching credential shall be extended to the full five-year preliminary period upon verification of satisfaction of requirement (a)(3) and submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service, as specified in Section 80001, and the fee, as specified in Section 80487(a)(1);

(2) An initial preliminary full-time adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (a) shall be valid for five years, but shall authorize service for no more than two years from the date of issuance of the credential unless the holder presents verification of the successful completion of all Level I requirements of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(3) A clear full-time adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (c) shall be valid for five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44259(c)(4)(A), 44335, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a)(2) filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer and new section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

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§ 80037.5. Subject Matter Programs for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Driver Training.

(a) To be approved by the Commission, a subject matter program for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Training shall include 12 semester hours, or 180 clock hours, of subject matter course work and/or staff development work in driver education and training.

(b) To be granted preliminary approval or continued approval by the Commission as a subject matter program for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Training, the program must be developed, submitted and implemented by a Local Education Agency (LEA). An LEA, as it applies to subject matter programs in driver education and training means any of the following categories of agencies:

(1) A California public school district or consortium of school districts;

(2) A California county superintendent of schools office;

(3) A California regional occupational program or center;

(4) A California State Agency;

(5) A Commission-approved teacher preparation institution.

(c) An LEA desiring to develop a subject matter program for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Training shall file with the Commission a request for approval, signed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the agency or agencies constituting the LEA. This request shall include a complete description of how the program will meet all requirements, including each standard of program quality and effectiveness adopted by the Commission as set forth in this regulation with a particular focus upon how the LEA proposes to assure that students will acquire the competencies, skills and knowledge required.

(d) The request for approval of standards of program quality and effectiveness for subject matter programs for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Training shall specify the competencies, skills and knowledge to be required of the student in each of the following areas:

(1) Motivation (including, but not limited to the ability to identify and use important motivational factors in driving, including risk tolerance, emotion, intrinsic motivators, and resistance to negative learning);

(2) Knowledge (including, but not limited to the ability to identify and use the knowledge related to driving in the Highway Transportation System, including the California Vehicle Code, driving tasks, human factors, and the physics of driving);

(3) Attention (including, but not limited to the ability to make use of attention in driving, including alertness, divided attention, and switching attention);

(4) Detection and Perception (including, but not limited to the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to use detection and perception skills which includes the driver's searching, scanning, noticing potential hazards, and the mental processing of information from the senses);

(5) Evaluation of Potential Perceived Hazards (including, but not limited to, the ability to evaluate perceived potential hazards, including factors such as speed and distance, risk assessment, other road users' expectations and motivations);

(6) Decision Making (including, but not limited to the ability to identify and weigh options while driving, selecting and timing responses to optimize benefits and reduce or eliminate negative impacts);

(7) Motor Skills (including, but not limited to the demonstration, behind the wheel, of adequate psychomotor skills to properly execute an intended action, including executing correct choices, sensitivity to vehicle response, controlling acceleration and speed, controlling deceleration, steering, and error correction);

(8) Safety Margin (including, but not limited to the ability to practice an adequate safety margin, including the management of the time and space available for detection, perception, evaluation, decision, and response, as well as the control of safety margin through choice of driving speed and vehicle placement);

(9) Responsibility (including, but not limited to the practice of basic self-correction and self-control needed for safe, mature, efficient, and socially responsible use of the roads, including the self-monitoring of one's driving behavior and its effects on other road users, a commitment to driving unimpaired, conflict avoidance, use of safety restraints, positive/negative communication among road users, and energy/environmental conservation);

(10) Diversity and Equity in the Program (including, but not limited to understanding and appreciation of the role of human diversity in Driver Education and Training, including cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socio-economic, language diversity, and individuals with exceptional needs, including the promotion of educational equity by utilizing instructional, advisement and curricular practices that offer equal access to program content and career options for all credential candidates);

(11) Computer Literacy and Educational/Instructional Technology (including, but not limited to the employment of multiple strategies, activities and materials that are appropriate for effective instruction and assessment of learning and development in Driver Education and Training and that provide the foundation for the credential candidates to examine and use technology in the teaching and learning process. Credential candidates will demonstrate knowledge of basic operations, terminology and capabilities of computer-based technologies)'

(12) Program Organization and Management (including, but not limited to the demonstration and management of a driver education and training program, including scheduling, budgeting, facilities and equipment, legal aspects, public relations, parent involvement, and evaluation);

(13) Behind the Wheel (including, but not limited to the demonstration of competence in teaching the content identified in these standards as well as those California laws and regulations that are applicable to novice drivers under actual on-street driving conditions, including the demonstration of knowledge of a variety of additional techniques and methods, including simulators, driving range, and interactive technology products).

(e) The Commission will approve subject matter programs for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Training after a review of the request, when such requests reflects that the program submitted by the LEA meets the requirements and standards. Programs will be monitored by the Commission to determine if the requirements and standards are continuing to be met.

(f) An LEA that offered a subject matter program for the Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential in Driver Education and Training on the effective date of this section shall continue to be authorized to offer that program, but for no longer than one calendar year from the effective date of this section, or until approved by the Commission, whichever is first.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44260.4, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.7, 44225(b) and 44225(d), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-18-98; operative 4-17-98 (Register 98, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80039. Preliminary Credential for Part-Time Service. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I775810E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:21:46.627336+00:00
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§ 80039. Preliminary Credential for Part-Time Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80040.1. Cooperative Planning for and Implementation of the Program of Personalized Preparation.
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§ 80040.1. Cooperative Planning for and Implementation of the Program of Personalized Preparation.

(a) The purpose of the program of personalized preparation is to ensure that holders of designated subjects credentials possess competencies, skills and knowledge in accordance with Commission-approved standards of program quality and effectiveness.

(b) The planning for the program of personalized preparation shall include the applicant, the ESD and the LEA. Great care shall be taken to include those program components which are specific to the background and present assignment needs of the applicant.

(c) In the event of a difference of opinion between an LEA and an ESD as to whether a program of personalized preparation has been completed, the holder of a preliminary designated subjects credential may file an appeal pursuant to Article 6.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.1, 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

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§ 80040.2.5. Instructional Practices Component of Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential.

(a) The instructional practices component of the program of personalized preparation for the designated subjects adult education teaching credential in any subject within the category specified below shall include demonstrated competence in the following:

(1) Adults with Disabilities: instructional strategies, activities and materials that are appropriate to the teaching of adults with disabilities.

(2) English as a Second Language: language structure, second language acquisition and development, and instructional strategies, activities and materials that are appropriate to the teaching of English as a Second Language to adult learners.

(3) Older Adults: instructional strategies, activities and materials that are appropriate to the teaching of older adults.

(b) The instructional practices component of the program of personalized preparation for applicants for the designated subjects adult education teaching credential in any subject who wish to teach in programs that primarily serve older adults shall include instructional strategies, activities and materials that are appropriate to the teaching of older adults.

(c) The instructional practices component of the program of personalized preparation for applicants for the designated subjects adult education teaching credential in any subject who wish to teach in programs that primarily serve adults with disabilities shall include instructional strategies, activities and materials that are appropriate to the teaching of adults with disabilities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80040.2.7. Timeline for Submission of Revised Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential. [Repealed]
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§ 80040.2.7. Timeline for Submission of Revised Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80040.2. Specific Requirements for Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential.
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§ 80040.2. Specific Requirements for Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential.

(a) The application for Commission approval of programs of personalized preparation for the designated subjects adult education teaching credential shall specify the skills and knowledge to be required of the candidate, for recommendation for the specific credential as follows:

(1) Level I requirements for the designated subjects adult education teaching credential: a minimum of four semester units or 60 clock hours of instruction in the following areas:

(A) Diversity in Students and Communities (including, but not limited to, understanding of student differences; respect for diversity; and mainstreaming);

(B) Adult Learning Process (including, but not limited to, principles and practices of adult learning; adaptation of instruction to student differences; problem solving and critical thinking skills; flexible instructional planning; encouragement of positive student attitudes toward learning; and instruction relevant and appropriate to the interests and needs of adult learners);

(C) Instructional Practices (including, but not limited to, awareness and use of instructional practices that are appropriate for students' abilities and skills; use of a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of computers in an instructional setting; student motivation; promotion of excellence and involvement; and classroom management);

(D) Evaluation of Instruction and Student Achievement (including, but not limited to, understanding of relationship between evaluation results and the selection of instructional content; and ability to monitor and evaluate student progress);

(E) Interpersonal Relations (including, but not limited to, self-esteem and respect; and effective communication with students);

(2) Level II requirements for the designated subjects adult education teaching credential; a minimum of five semester units or 75 clock hours of instruction in the following areas:

(A) Diversity in Students and Communities (including, but not limited to, understanding and sensitivity toward the cultural heritage; community values and individual aspirations of diverse students);

(B) Instructional Technology (including, but not limited to, lesson planning; use of a variety of materials, equipment and technologies; ability to use computers and accompanying technology; knowledge and ability to use appropriate technology);

(C) Curriculum (including, but not limited to, development of course outlines; and preparation of lesson plans);

(D) Evaluation of Instruction and Student Achievement (including, but not limited to, use of a variety of techniques to determine student needs; determination and communication to students of appropriate achievement criteria);

(E) Counseling and Guidance (including, but not limited to, knowledge of a variety of counseling and guidance services; and identification of specific services to assist students);

(F) Community, Legislative and Occupational Relationships (including, but not limited to, roles of governing boards and advisory councils; effective marketing techniques; awareness and utilization of career information; the legislative process and its effect on adult education; awareness of relevant laws and regulations; and funding sources);

(G) Interpersonal Relation (including, but not limited to, understanding of adult developmental stages; motivational, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills).

(b) The LEA is responsible to work cooperatively with ESDs in implementing each and all components of the program in a manner that is responsive to the personalized needs of the designated subjects participants.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

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§ 80040.3. Specific Requirements for Commission Approval of the Personalized Program in Supervision and Coordination Shall Include the Following:

(a) Knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and activities of vocational and/or nonvocational designated subjects programs.

(b) Planning, organization, and management of designated subjects programs which may include, but not be limited to:

(1) Program Implementation Planning;

(2) Conference leadership;

(3) Community relations and advisory processes;

(4) Program evaluations;

(5) Principles of student leadership and development.

(c) Personnel policy development and administration which may include, but not be limited to:

(1) Selection;

(2) Evaluation;

(3) Staff Development;

(4) Human Relations;

(5) Supervision.

(d) Fiscal and regulatory concepts related to designated subjects programs which may include, but not be limited to:

(1) Budgeting;

(2) Legislation;

(3) School Law;

(4) Intra and interagency relations;

(5) Funding sources.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44260.6, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80040. General Requirements for Designated Subjects Programs of Personalized Preparation.
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§ 80040. General Requirements for Designated Subjects Programs of Personalized Preparation.

(a) A LEA desiring to offer a program of personalized preparation for the designated subjects teaching credential or for the designated subjects supervision and coordination credential shall file with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing an application for approval, signed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the agency or agencies constituting the LEA. This application shall include a complete description of how the program will meet each standard of program quality and effectiveness with a particular focus upon how the LEA proposes to assure that candidates will acquire the competencies, skills and knowledge required.

(b) The Commission will approve programs after the review of the application, when such application reflects that the program submitted by the LEA meets the requirements. Programs will be monitored by the Commission to determine if the requirements are being met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.1, 44260.3 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of former Section 80040 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 80035 to Section 80040 filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80041.1. Terms and Requirements for Issuance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I777B02334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:19.950252+00:00
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§ 80041.1. Terms and Requirements for Issuance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44259 and 44260, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80041.2. Authorization for Service. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I778032514C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:23.977633+00:00
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§ 80041.2. Authorization for Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44259 and 44260, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80041.3. Requirements for the Credential. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I778402E24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:27.763124+00:00
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§ 80041.3. Requirements for the Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44259 and 44260, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Amendment filed 11-2-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 44).

3. Repealer filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80041.4. Requirements and Procedures for Agencies Recommending for Designated Subjects Credentials for Adult Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I77875E434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:31.640837+00:00
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§ 80041.4. Requirements and Procedures for Agencies Recommending for Designated Subjects Credentials for Adult Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44259 and 44260, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80041. Types of Designated Subjects Credentials for Adult Education. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7777A6D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:16.454043+00:00
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§ 80041. Types of Designated Subjects Credentials for Adult Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44259 and 44260, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-6-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 45).

2. Repealer and new section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

3. Repealer filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80042.5. Timeline for Submission of Revised Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I778D9FD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:39.528204+00:00
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§ 80042.5. Timeline for Submission of Revised Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.1 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80042. Specific Requirements for Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I778AB9A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:22:35.522416+00:00
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§ 80042. Specific Requirements for Programs of Personalized Preparation for the Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.1 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

2. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 2. Credential Types, Authorizations, and Requirements > § 80043. Statement of Employment and Verification of Qualifications.
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§ 80043. Statement of Employment and Verification of Qualifications.

(a) When considering an application for an Eminence Credential, the Commission shall be guided by the following definition of an eminent individual: The eminent individual is recognized as such beyond the boundaries of his or her community, has demonstrably advanced his or her field and has been acknowledged by his or her peers beyond the norm for others in the specific endeavor. The employing school district shall demonstrate how the eminent individual will enrich the educational quality of the school district and not how he or she will fill an employment need.

(b) Pursuant to Section 44262 of the Education Code, issuance of an Eminence Credential shall be based upon a recommendation from the governing board of the school district, a statement of employment, submission of the fee(s) established in Section 80487 and a verification of the applicant's eminence qualifications.

(1) The Statement of Employment in the district shall include the proposed assignment of the credential applicant, and a certification of the intention of the district to employ the applicant if granted an Eminence Credential.

(2) The verification of eminence qualifications of an applicant for an Eminence Credential shall include:

(A) Recommendations, which may be from, but need not be limited to, the following: professional associations; former employers; professional colleagues; any other individuals or groups whose evaluations would support eminence; and

(B) Documentation of achievement, which may include, but need not be limited to, the following: advanced degrees earned; distinguished employment; evidence of related study or experience; publications; professional achievement; and recognition attained for contributions to his or her field of endeavor.

(3) The Commission shall provide notice to the public of those individuals for whom it is considering issuing Eminence Credentials. Any association, group, or individual may provide the Commission with a written statement regarding the qualifications of an individual under consideration for an Eminence Credential.

(c) The Commission may assign certification staff the authority to review eminence applications to determine if an individual meets the definition of eminence pursuant to Section 44262 of the Education Code and (a) above.

(1) If staff concludes an applicant meets the definition, staff shall forward the application to the Commission for review and action at the next available meeting.

(2) If staff concludes an applicant does not meet the definition, staff shall deny the application.

(A) If the staff denies an application for eminence, the employing school district requesting the Eminence Credential may request that staff reconsider its determination upon submission of new evidentiary material relevant to the reason(s) for denial, that was not available at the time the application was initially submitted to the Commission.

(B) If staff determines that, based on the new supporting information, the applicant now meets the definition of eminence, staff shall forward the application to the Commission for review and action at the next available Commission meeting.

(C) If upon review of the new supporting information, staff determines that there is no new evidence that provides additional support of the applicant's eminence, the district's eminence application will be placed on the Commission's consent calendar with a staff recommendation for denial.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44253.9, Education Code. Reference: Section 44262, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-11-96; operative 11-10-96 (Register 96, No. 41).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (c)-(c)(2)(B) filed 3-11-99; operative 4-10-99 (Register 99, No. 11).

3. Amendment of subsections (c)(2)(A)-(B), new subsection (c)(2)(C) and amendment of Note filed 1-30-2003; operative 3-1-2003 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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§ 80044. Scope of Eminence.

A person may obtain an Eminence Credential if the subject or service in which the work is determined to exhibit eminence is one which a school board wishes to have taught or practiced in its district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

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§ 80045. Renewal of Eminence Credential.

(a) The Commission staff shall renew an Eminence Credential for three years upon receipt of an application for renewal with a written statement of support from the governing board of the school district adopted in a public meeting and submission of the fee(s) established in Section 80487.

(b) The Commission staff shall issue a Professional Clear Eminence Teaching Credential at the end of five years of possession of the Eminence Credential with a written statement of support from the governing board of the school district adopted in a public meeting, submission of an application and the fee established in Section 80487.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44262, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 10-11-96; operative 11-10-96 (Register 96, No. 41).

3. Amendment of first paragraph, including addition of subsection (a) designator, and new subsection (b) filed 3-11-99; operative 4-10-99 (Register 99, No. 11).

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§ 80046.5. Credential and Added Authorization Holders Authorized to Serve Students with Disabilities.

Credential and added authorization holders who are authorized to serve students through age 22 with disabilities must possess a credential or added authorization that authorizes teaching the primary disability of the students within the special education setting as determined by the program placement recommendation contained within the Individualized Education Program, Individualized Family Service Program, and/or Individualized Transition Plan.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 22, 44225, and 56342, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.5, 44343, 44349, 56031, 56026, 56032, 56340-56347 and 56361.2, Education Code; and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

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§ 80046. Requirements for Teaching Adapted Physical Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56363(b)(5) and 56100(f), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 46). For history of former Section 80046, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-16-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 51).

3. Repealer filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80047.5. Credentials to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Primary Disability: Speech or Language Impairment.

Holders of the listed credentials are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “speech or language impairment” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(11) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Communication Handicapped

(b) Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing with the Special Class Authorization

(c) Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing, with Special Class Authorization

(d) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Speech and Hearing Handicapped

(e) Restricted Special Education Credential-Speech and Hearing Therapy

(f) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Speech and Hearing Handicapped

(g) Special Secondary Credential-Correction of Speech Defects

(h) Exceptional Children Credential-Speech Correction and Lip Reading

(i) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.5, 44268 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(11); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. New subsections (c) and (i) and subsection relettering filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

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§ 80047.6. Credentials to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Primary Disability: Deafness or Hearing Impairment.

Holders of the listed credentials are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “deafness” or “hearing impairment”, as defined in subsections 300.8(c)(3) and 300.8(c)(5) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

(b) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Communication Handicapped

(c) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing

(d) Restricted Special Education Credential-Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing

(e) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing

(f) Special Secondary Credential-Deaf

(g) Special Secondary Credential-Lip Reading

(h) Exceptional Children Credential-Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

(i) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.5(b) and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(b)(3) and 300.8(c)(5); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph, subsection (b) and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. New subsection (i) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

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§ 80047.7. Credentials and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Primary Disability: Deaf-Blindness.

Holders of the listed credentials and authorizations are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “deaf-blindness” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(2) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

(b) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Visual Impairments

(c) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(d) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Communication Handicapped

(e) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Visually Handicapped

(f) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Severely Handicapped

(g) Restricted Special Education-Deaf-Blind, and Severely Hard-of-Hearing

(h) Deaf-Blind Added Authorization in Special Education

(i) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.5 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(2); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph and new subsections (h)-(i) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

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§ 80047.8. Credentials to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Primary Disability: Visual Impairment Including Blindness.

Holders of the listed credentials are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “visual impairment including blindness” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(13) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Visual Impairments

(b) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Visually Handicapped

(c) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Physically Handicapped that was issued prior to January 1, 1981, on the basis of completing a Commission-approved program in which the focus was the Visually Handicapped

(d) Standard Teaching Credential With the Minor-Visually Handicapped

(e) Restricted Special Education Credential-Visually Handicapped

(f) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Visually Handicapped

(g) Special Secondary Credential-Partially Sighted Child

(h) Special Secondary Credential-Blind

(i) Exceptional Children Credential-Visually Handicapped

(j) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.5(a) and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(13); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. New subsection (i) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

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§ 80047.9. Credentials, Certificates, and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Primary Disability: Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, or Traumatic Brain Injury.

(a) Holders of the listed credentials are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “orthopedic impairment”, as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(8) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations Subpart A, or “other health impairment” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(9) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, or “traumatic brain injury” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(12) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(1) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Physical and Health Impairments

(2) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Physically Handicapped

(3) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(4) Restricted Special Education Credential-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(5) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(6) Exceptional Children Credential-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(b) Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “other health impairment” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(9) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(1) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

(2) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(3) Other Health Impairment Added Authorization in Special Education

(c) Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “traumatic brain injury” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(12) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(1) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(2) Traumatic Brain Injury Added Authorization in Special Education

(d) Holders of the listed authorization are authorized to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “orthopedic impairment”, as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(8) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(1) Orthopedic Impairment Added Authorization in Special Education

(e) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 56339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.5(c) and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(8), (9) and (12); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section heading and subsection (b) and new subsections (b)(2)-(e) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

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§ 80048.1. Specialist Teaching Credentials in Reading.

(a) Requirements for the Restricted Specialist Teaching Credential in Reading for grades kindergarten through six.

(1) For initial issuance:

(A) Possession of a valid California teaching credential requiring a baccalaureate degree and teacher preparation, including student teaching.

(B) Possession of a Miller-Unruh Reading Certificate issued prior to June 30, 1987, pursuant to the Miller-Unruh Basic Reading Act of 1965, or passage of the National Teacher Examination for Reading Specialist (#30) and submission of an application for the Miller-Unruh Reading Certificate prior December 1, 1987.

(C) Letters from current or previous employers verifying completion of three years of teaching experience, including at least one year in a reading specialist position within the last five years.

(D) Official transcripts showing completion of the following college or university courses:

1. a basic course in the teaching of elementary school reading, and

2. a basic course in the teaching of elementary school language, and

3. a basic course in the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities, and

4. a course in directed clinical practice in the remediation of reading disabilities.

(E) The fee for initial issuance of this credential shall be one-half of the application fee as specified in Section 80487.

(2) Term: the Restricted Specialist Teaching Credential in Reading shall be initially issued and renewed for the period of time specified in Section 80048. Renewals shall be subject to submission of a completed credential application form and the fee as specified in Section 80487.

(3) Authorization: the Restricted Specialist Teaching Credential in Reading authorizes the holder to serve as a reading specialist in grades kindergarten through six.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-30-87 as an emergency; operative 11-30-87 (Register 87, No. 49). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 3-30-88.

2. Emergency language filed 11-30-87 repealed by operation of Government Code Section 11346.1 on 3-30-88 (Register 88, No. 33).

3. New section filed 8-8-88; operative 9-7-88 (Register 88, No. 33).

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§ 80048.2. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44252, 44265, 44280, 44281, 44310, 44259(b)(4) and 44335, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-4-90; operative 9-4-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 90, No. 42).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-21-92; operative 9-21-92 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

4. Repealer filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

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§ 80048.3. Specific Requirements for the Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44227(a), 44251, 44252, 44265, 44275.3, 44280, 44281, 44283, 44310, 44259(b)(4), 44335 and 44373(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

2. New subsections (c)-(c)(3)(D), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (d)(1) and amendment of Note filed 10-8-99; operative 11-7-99 (Register 99, No. 41).

3. Repealer of subsections (b)-(d)(1) filed 1-31-2005; operative 3-2-2005 (Register 2005, No. 5).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

5. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain Reading Instruction Competence Assessment requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

6. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80048.4. Specific Requirements for the Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44227, 44251, 44259, 44265 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80048.5. Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization: Requirements and Period of Validity.

(a) Requirements for the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization include both of the following:

(1) A preliminary, Level I, professional clear, clear, Level II, or life special education teaching credential as listed in 80047 through 80047.9; and

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the education specialist added authorization category for early childhood special education, based on the Education Specialist Teaching and Other Related Services Credentials Program Standards (rev. 3/11) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, including successful completion of supervised field study.

(b) Period of Validity. The Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization remains valid as long as the appropriate prerequisite credential required in 80048.5(a)(1) remains valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44265 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80048.8.1. Specific Requirements for the Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for a candidate prepared in California include all of the following:

(1) possession of a preliminary or Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential;

(2) Enrollment in and successful completion of the mentor supported Individual Learning Plan (ILP) based requirements in a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(A) If an individual holds more than one general or special education credential that requires the completion of an induction program for renewal, the ILP that guides the teacher's advanced preparation shall be written to clear all general and special education preliminary credentials held as is applicable to the candidate's assignment and induction participation.

(b) Completion of a Commission-approved preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the clear credential specialty area(s) sought, as provided in Education Code Section 44373(c).

(c) A qualified applicant holding a valid clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential who has completed a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction shall upon completion of a preliminary education specialist credential program be granted a clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential without first being required to hold a preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential or complete an additional induction experience.

(d) Period of Validity.

(1) A clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of the requirements in subsections (a), (b), and (c) is valid for five years.

(e) Definitions.

(1) “Individual Learning Plan (ILP)”: Based on the Transition Plan defined in Section 80048.8(c)(1), the ILP is a plan designed collaboratively at the beginning of the candidate's enrollment in the Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction by the candidate and the mentor, with input from the employer regarding the candidate's job assignment, to comprehensively document the candidate's growth and learning during the beginning teacher induction experience. The ILP shall be tailored to the needs of the candidate's credential type and job assignment. The ILP shall also be designed so that the candidate is provided with a high level of mentoring and support to assist the candidate in developing enduring professional skills. The ILP shall address the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession as specified in Section 80413.3(c)(4). Completion of the ILP-based activities shall provide evidence in determining candidate competency for the clear credential recommendation.

(2) “Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction” - A program of beginning teacher induction as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(2) approved by the Commission and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation pursuant to Section 80691(h).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44251, 44259, 44265 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

2. Amendment filed 3-7-2019; operative 3-7-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 10).

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§ 80048.9.3. Definition of Continuum of Program Options for all Other Related Special Education Services Credentials.

(a) The following definitions apply to authorizations for Services Credentials in sections 80048.9 through 80048.9.2.

(1) Service across the continuum of program options available includes: Pursuant to Education Code Sections 56061, 56360, and 56361, the continuum includes general education settings; clinical settings; resource rooms or services; special education settings; special schools; home/hospital settings; state hospitals; development centers; correctional facilities; nonpublic, non-sectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366; and alternative and non-traditional instructional public school settings other than classrooms.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 56061, 56360, 56361, 56365 and 56366; and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

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§ 80048. Specialist Instruction Credential.

A Specialist Instruction Credential shall be issued initially only until the date of expiration of the valid appropriate teaching credential, but for not more than five years.

(a) A Specialist Instruction Credential shall be renewed only until the date of expiration of the valid teaching credential, but not more than five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

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§ 80049.1. Authorization for Service.

(a) A Services Credential with a specialization in Pupil Personnel Services authorizes the holder to perform pupil personnel services in the specialization(s) named, as described below, in grades 12 and below, including preschool, and in programs organized primarily for adults:

(1) The Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling Credential authorizes the holder to develop, plan, implement and evaluate a school counseling and guidance program that includes academic, career, personal and social development; advocate for the higher academic achievement and social development of all students; provide school-wide prevention and intervention strategies and counseling services; provide consultation, training and staff development to teachers and parents regarding students' needs; and supervise a district-approved advisory program as described in Education Code Section 49600.

(2) The Pupil Personnel Services: School Social Work Credential authorizes the holder to assess home, school, personal and community factors that may affect a student's learning; identify and provide intervention strategies for children and their families including counseling, case management, and crisis intervention; consult with teachers, administrators and other school staff regarding social and emotional needs of students; and coordinate family, school and community resources on behalf of students.

(3) The Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology Credential authorizes the holder to provide services that enhance academic performance; design strategies and programs to address problems of adjustment; consult with other educators and parents on issues of social development, behavioral and academic difficulties; conduct psycho-educational assessments for purposes of identifying special needs; provide psychological counseling for individuals, groups and families; and coordinate intervention strategies for management of individual and school-wide crises.

(4) The Pupil Personnel Services: Child Welfare and Attendance Credential authorizes the holder to access appropriate services from both public and private providers, including law enforcement and social services; provide staff development to school personnel regarding state and federal laws pertaining to due process and child welfare and attendance laws; address school policies and procedures that inhibit academic success; implement strategies to improve student attendance; participate in school-wide reform efforts; and promote understanding and appreciation of those factors that affect the attendance of culturally-diverse student populations.

(b) An individual holding any of the authorizations described in this section may serve as an administrator of a pupil personnel services program per Education Code Section 44270.2.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude school districts from utilizing community-based service providers, including volunteers, individuals completing counseling-related internship programs, and state licensed individuals and agencies to assist in providing pupil personnel services, provided that such individuals and agencies are supervised in their school-based activities by an individual holding a pupil personnel services authorization.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44266, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-27-99; operative 11-26-99 (Register 99, No. 44).

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§ 80051. Services Credential with a Specialization in Health Services Other Than School Nurse.

A professional clear Health Services Credential shall be issued upon verification of the possession of a valid license, certificate, or registration, appropriate to the health service to be designated, issued by the California agency authorized by law to license, certificate, or register persons to practice that health service in California. The professional clear Health Services Credential shall be dated per Title 5 Section 80553.

(a) The services under this section shall be limited to:

1. Physician (all specialties);

2. Dentist (all specialties);

3. Dental Hygienist; and

4. Optometrist.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44267, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-10-98; operative 1-9-99 (Register 98, No. 50).

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§ 80052. Authorization for Service.

The credential issued under Sections 80050 and 80051 shall authorize the holder to serve in the area designated on the credential in preschool, kindergarten, and grades one through twelve.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44267, Education Code.

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§ 80053.1. Teacher Librarian Services Credential Special Class Authorization.

(a) The minimum requirements for the Special Class Authorization include the following:

(1) A valid one-year nonrenewable, professional clear, clear, or life Teacher Librarian or Library Media Services Credential; Library Services Credential; Standard Elementary, Secondary, Early Childhood Education, or Junior College Teaching Credential with a specialized preparation minor in Librarianship; or General Credential in Librarianship;

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved Special Class Authorization program of professional preparation, based on the Teacher Librarian Services Credential and Special Class Authorization in Information and Digital Literacy Program Standards (rev. 2011) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference;

(3) A completed application form as listed in section 80001(b)(2) and the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and

(4) Recommendation from a Commission-approved Teacher Librarian Services program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b).

(b) Period of Validity. The Special Class Authorization shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1) remains valid.

(c) Authorization. The Special Class Authorization authorizes the holder to provide departmentalized instruction in information literacy, digital literacy, and digital citizenship to students in grades 12 and below, including preschool and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(d) Definitions.

(1) “Information Literacy”: Knowledge of the nature, architecture, and cycle of information. The ability to access, evaluate, use, and integrate information and ideas found in print, media, and digital resources effectively, enabling students to function in a knowledge-based economy and technologically oriented society.

(2) “Digital Literacy”: A lifelong learning process of capacity building for using digital technology, communications tools, and/or networks in creating, accessing, analyzing, managing, integrating, evaluating, and communicating information in order to function in a knowledge-based economy and society.

(3) “Digital Citizenship”: An understanding of the ethical, legal and safe use of information and technology. Respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources including the ability to differentiate between legal and illegal uses of information and sources so that students learn to apply responsible research practices. An awareness of local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture, digital etiquette, and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44203(e), 44227(b), 44252, 44269, 44373(c) and 44868, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-2013; operative 1-17-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 3).

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§ 80054.5. Services Credential with a Specialization in Administrative Services; Authorization.

(a) An individual must hold a Services Credential with a Specialization in Administrative Services to provide the services described below in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults:

(1) evaluating quality and effectiveness of instructional services at the school site level,

(2) evaluation of certificated personnel employed at the school site level, with the exception of the site administrator, and

(3) student and employee discipline services of certificated personnel at the school site level as found in subsections (b)(3) and (4) of this section.

(b) The holder of a Services Credential with a Specialization in Administrative Services may provide the services described below in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(1) Development, coordination, and assessment of instructional programs;

(2) Evaluation of certificated and classified personnel;

(3) Student discipline, including but not limited to suspension and expulsion, pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code commencing with Section 48900;

(4) Certificated and classified employee discipline, including but not limited to suspension, dismissal, and reinstatement, pursuant to Chapters 4 and 5 of Part 25 of Division 3 of the Education Code commencing with Section 44800;

(5) Supervision of certificated and classified personnel;

(6) Management of school site, district or county level fiscal services;

(7) Recruitment, employment, and assignment of certificated and classified personnel; and

(8) Development, coordination, and supervision of student support services including but not limited to extracurricular activities, pupil personnel services, health services, library services, and technology support services.

(c) Nothing in these regulations is intended to impinge upon the authority of the local governing board to authorize classified personnel to supervise other classified employees.

(d) Nothing in these regulations is intended to limit the employment and assignment authority of local governing boards under Education Code Sections 44270.2, 44065(d), 44069(c), 44834, or any other provision that may provide local discretion in the assignment of personnel.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44065, 44069, 44270.2, 48900 and 44834, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-14-2000; operative 5-14-2000 (Register 2000, No. 15).

2. New subsections (a)-(a)(3), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b) filed 12-23-2002; operative 1-22-2003 (Register 2002, No. 52).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78C053734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80055. Internship Credential.

An Internship Credential may be renewed for one year upon a showing that extenuating circumstances have prevented its completion within a two-year period. Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, illness, military service, and other factors not within control of the applicant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44348 and 44456, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78CDE8044C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80056. Methods for Obtaining a Credential; Completion of Approved Program or Its Equivalent; Reciprocity. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44320 and 44321, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80056 to Section 80406 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80057.1. Subsumed Subjects Added as Supplementary Authorization. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44256, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 19).

2. Amendment filed 5-31-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 22).

3. Repealer of Section 80057.1 subsection (c) filed 6-20-80 as an emergency; designated effective 6-30-80 (Register 80, No. 25). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 10-28-80.

4. Certificate of Compliance including amendment filed 10-17-80 (Register 80, No. 42).

5. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80057.1 to Section 80089 filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78CFE3D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80057. Direct Application; When Permitted. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80057 to Section 80430 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78E408134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80058.1. Reissuance of Credentials, Certificates, or Permits Granted on Preliminary, Postponement, Emergency, or Clear Basis. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44344, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80058.1 to Section 80496 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80058.2. Continuance and Extension of Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44344, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-29-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Repealer filed 6-1-2004; operative 7-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 23).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78E233534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80058. Methods for Adding Authorization to an Existing Credential Issued Under This Article. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256, 44259 and 44270, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80058 to Section 80499 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78E7FFB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80059. Fifth Year of Study. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80059 to subsections (a), (b) and (c) of Section 80424 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78EA22914C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80060. Appeal from Institutional Failure to Approve. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80060 to subsection (d) of Section 80424 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80061.2. Requirements for the Special Center Permit.

(a) The requirements for the Special Center Permit shall include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a permit which authorizes service in a Special Center;

(2) A minimum of two (2) years of successful full-time teaching experience in a position requiring the Special Center Permit;

(3) Sixty semester hours of college course work including eight semester hours selected from the following fields: specialized preparation to serve as a teacher of exceptional children, nursery education, early childhood education or child development. An applicant who has not completed the 60 semester hours of college work at the time his or her provisional permit expires has the right of appeal pursuant to Sections 80505-80522.

(b) Requirements for the renewal of the Special Center Permit shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification of two years of successful experience in a special center during the valid period of the permit;

(2) Verification of either of the following:

(A) Completion of nine semester units of collegiate course work leading to a degree and/or a credential; or

(B) Completion of an individualized program of staff development totaling not less than 150 clock hours. The individualized program will be signed by the applicants and the site administrator. Verification of completion will be in the form of a letter from the site administrator;

(3) Submission of an application form, verification of (b)(1) and (b)(2) above, and the fee as specified in Section 80487;

(c) Period of Validity:

The Special Center Permit is valid for five years and may be renewed as specified in subsection (b);

(d) Authorization:

The Special Center Permit authorizes the instruction guidance and care of children in a Special Center as defined in Education Code Sections 56364 and 56030.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 56364.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56030.5 and 56364, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 3).

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§ 80061. Requirements for Teaching in Special Centers.

Initial assignment to teach in a special center shall require one of the following: a Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities, a Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizing the teaching of the Severely Handicapped, the Restricted Severely Handicapped Credential, the Life Development Center Instruction Permit, the Special Center Permit, or any other special education credential that, under previous laws and regulations, authorized teaching in programs for children who are severely handicapped as defined in Education Code Section 56030.5.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(c), 44265, 56030.5, 56364 and 56364.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 3). For history of former section, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-16-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 51).

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§ 80062. Direct Application for Preliminary Specialist Instruction Credential on or Before December 31, 1976, Based upon Experience. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44347, and 44348, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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§ 80063. Direct Application for Clear Specialist Instruction Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265 and 44274, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of first paragraph filed 5-4-79; designated effective 6-4-79 (Register 79, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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§ 80064. Specific Requirements for the Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education with an Authorization to Teach Either the Learning Handicapped or the Severely Handicapped. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265 and 44274, Education Code.

History

1. New subsection (c) filed 5-4-79; designated effective 6-4-79 (Register 79, No. 18).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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§ 80065.1. Examination for the Language Development Specialist Certificate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44475 and 52135, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44475-44479, 44481, 52130, 52131, 52134 and Section 52163, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 40). For history of former Section 80065.1, see Registers 82, No. 45, and 80, No. 9.

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-22-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 21).

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§ 80065. Specific Requirements for/and the Authorization of the Language Development Specialist Certificate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44475-44479 and 44481, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 40). For history of former Section 80065, see Register 81, No. 13.

2. Amendment filed 3-10-89; operative 4-9-89 (Register 89, No. 11).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-22-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 21).

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§ 80066. Specific Requirements for the Clear Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the clear Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall include (1) through (5):

(1) possession of a valid basic California teaching credential as defined in Education Code section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(2) verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit;

(3) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program based on the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential Program Standards (rev. 2/2016) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code section 44373(c) for the Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential, including successful completion of supervised field experience;

(4) submission of an application form as defined in section 80001(b)(2) and the application fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and

(5) recommendation from a Commission-approved Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b).

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California shall include (1) through (4). Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for the clear Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential under this section:

(1) possession of a valid basic California teaching credential as defined in Education Code section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(2) verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit;

(3) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential, including successful completion of supervised field experience, but taken outside California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed; and

(4) submission of an application form as defined in section 80001(b)(2) and the application fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1).

(c) The clear Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall be dated per Title 5 section 80493.

(d) The clear Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist and the previously issued clear Reading and Language Arts Specialist credentials authorize the holder to provide the following services at the school site, school district, or county level in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults:

(1) provide direct reading intervention to students and adapt instructional routines and strategies to provide direct specialized reading instruction to students with severe reading difficulties, including monitoring and adjusting intervention instruction;

(2) coordinate adoption and facilitate implementation of adopted literacy curricula, including providing training to teachers;

(3) select and administer reading and literacy assessments, interpret results to determine student growth and identification of struggling students, select interventions, communicate results, and provide guidance and coaching to teachers;

(4) design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive literacy plan;

(5) support students' literacy development and inform and train teachers in literacy skills using information and communication technologies; and

(6) evaluate literacy practices and report findings, guide teachers and administrators in collaborative efforts to design, implement, and evaluate local, state and/or federal programs, and plan and conduct staff development.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44254, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44203(e), 44225(d), 44225(e), 44227, 44251, 44254, 44265 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-23-2000; operative 6-22-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 13.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-24-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 9).

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§ 80068. Specific Requirements for the Professional Clear Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the professional clear Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall include (1) through (3):

(1) possession of a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture, Standard Secondary Teaching Credential in Agriculture Science or Special Secondary Credential in Vocational Agriculture;

(2) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to the specialization area; and

(3) the recommendation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the professional clear credential sought.

(b) The minimum requirements for the professional clear Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California shall include (1) and (2). Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for the professional clear Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential under this section:

(1) possession of a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture, Standard Secondary Teaching Credential in Agriculture Science or Special Secondary Credential in Vocational Agriculture; and

(2) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to the specialization area but are taken outside California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed.

(c) Term.

The professional clear Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall be dated per Title 5 Section 80553.

(d) Authorization.

The Agriculture Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to teach agriculture in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. This credential also authorizes the holder to develop and coordinate curriculum, develop programs and deliver staff development for agriculture education programs coordinated by school districts or county offices of education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and (e), 44256(c) and 44265, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and new section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 13.

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§ 80069.1. Specific Requirements for the Professional Clear Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the professional clear Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall include (1) through (3):

(1) possession of a valid California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e);

(2) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to the specialization area; and

(3) the recommendation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the professional clear credential sought.

(b) The minimum requirements for the professional clear Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California shall include (1) and (2). Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for the professional clear Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential under this section:

(1) possession of a valid California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e); and

(2) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to the specialization area but are taken outside California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed.

(c) Term.

The professional clear Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall be dated per Title 5 Section 80553.

(d) Authorization.

The Gifted Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to develop and coordinate curriculum, develop programs and deliver staff development for agriculture education programs coordinated by school districts or county offices of education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and (e), 44256(c) and 44265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).

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§ 80069.2. Specific Requirements for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization.

(a) The minimum requirements for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization shall include (1) through (5):

(1) possession of a valid basic California teaching credential as defined in Education Code section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(2) verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit. The candidate shall be responsible for obtaining verification of this experience on the official letterhead of the district or districts by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources in which the teacher was employed;

(3) completion of a professional preparation program based on the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization and Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential Program Standards (rev. 3/11), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code section 44373(c) for the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization, including successful completion of supervised field experience appropriate to the specialization area, at one of the levels specified below:

(A) mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including Algebra I; or

(B) mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including Algebra II;

(4) a completed application form as listed in section 80001(b)(2) and the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and

(5) recommendation from a Commission-approved Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b).

(b) Term.

The Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential listed in subdivision (a)(1) remains valid.

(c) Authorization. The Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization authorizes the holder to provide the following:

(1) to teach mathematics in grades twelve and below, including preschool and classes organized primarily for adults as follows:

(A) individuals who complete the program specified in (a)(3)(A) are authorized to teach the mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including pre-Algebra; or

(B) individuals who complete the program specified in (a)(3)(B) are authorized to teach mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including Algebra I.

(2) develop and coordinate mathematics curriculum; coach mathematics teachers; design and implement intensive mathematics interventions; teach teachers to effectively intervene, accommodate, and differentiate their mathematics instruction to increase student engagement and proficiency in mathematics; and develop programs and deliver staff development for mathematics education programs at the school site level.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(e), 44227(b), 44256(c), 44265 and 44373(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-22-2011; operative 9-22-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 38).

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§ 80069. Specific Requirements for the Professional Clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall include (1) through (3):

(1) possession of a valid California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e);

(2) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to the specialization area; and

(3) the recommendation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the professional clear credential sought.

(b) The minimum requirements for the professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California shall include (1) and (2). Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for the professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential under this section:

(1) possession of a valid California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e); and

(2) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised student teaching appropriate to the specialization area but are taken outside California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed.

(c) Term.

The professional clear Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall be dated per Title 5 Section 80553.

(d) Authorization.

The Health Science Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to teach health science in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults. This credential also authorizes the holder to develop and coordinate curriculum, develop programs and deliver staff development for health science education programs coordinated by school districts or county offices of education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b) and (e), 44256(c) and 44265, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and new section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 13.

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§ 80070.1. The Resource Specialist Added Authorization: Definition and Terms.

(a) “Resource Specialist” as used in Section 80070.2(a)(2) is an individual who provided instruction and services as specified in subdivision (a) (1)-(5) below for two years prior to September 1, 1981; or provided instruction and services as specified in section 80070.5, for two years prior to June 30, 1983, including:

(1) Providing instruction and services for students whose needs were identified in a written Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) developed by a school appraisal team or an educational assessment service and who were assigned to general education classroom teachers for a majority of a school day.

(2) Providing information and assistance to individuals with exceptional needs and their parents.

(3) Providing consultation, resource information, and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to their parents and to general education staff members.

(4) Coordinating the special education services provided each individual with exceptional needs served through the resource specialist program.

(5) Assessing student progress on a regular basis and revising IEPs, IFSP, ITP, as appropriate, and referring students who did not indicate appropriate progress to the educational assessment service.

(b) “Prerequisite Special Education Credential” as used in section 80070.2, 80070.3, 80070.4 and 80070.6 means a teaching or services credential that specifically authorizes the teaching of students with special needs as listed in 80047 through 80047.9. This includes the Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical and Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing, including a Special Class Authorization. A Short-Term Staff Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers, Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit, and Variable and Short-Term Waivers are not appropriate prerequisite documents.

(c) “Three or more years of teaching experience, including both general and special education teaching experience” as used in section 80070.3, 80070.4 and 80070.6 means full-time experience in one or more of the combinations specified in (1) through (6) below. All experience must be gained in public schools in California. The candidate shall be responsible for obtaining verification of this experience on the official letterhead of the employing agency by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, special education services region director, or the director of human resources in which the teacher was employed.

The minimum amount of general education classroom teaching experience required is one semester of student teaching. Various other general education classroom teaching experiences may be substituted. These may include such experience as summer school teaching in a general education classroom, or organized inservice programs designed to provide teaching experience with general education classroom students, conducted by a school district, or county office.

(1) One year of general education classroom teaching experience and two years of special education classroom teaching experience, or

(2) One year of special education classroom teaching experience and two years of general education classroom teaching experience, or

(3) Two and one-half years of general education classroom teaching experience and one semester or two quarters of full-time special education classroom teaching or student teaching, or

(4) Two and one-half years of special education classroom teaching experience and one semester or two quarters of full-time general education classroom teaching or student teaching, or

(5) Two years of general education classroom teaching experience and two semesters or three quarters of full-time special education classroom teaching or student teaching, or

(6) Two years of special education classroom teaching experience and two semesters or three quarters of full-time general education classroom teaching or student teaching.

(d) “Local plan” as used in sections 80070.3 and 80070.6 means a plan which meets the requirements commencing with Education Code section 56205 and is submitted by a school district, special education service region, or county office.

(e) “Educational Assessment”: as used in section 80070.5 includes assessment of students in a comprehensive manner within the authorization of the added authorization using multiple sources of information and a variety of strategies that directly measure a student's performance to meet goals in areas of grade-level academic curriculum and/or functional goals designed to meet the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) goals and objectives regarding eligibility and services that directly result from the student's disability according to state and federal accountability systems. The assessment process may include both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' educational instruction needs and strengths for the purpose of making accommodations, modifications, and instructional decisions.

(f) “Special Education Support”: as used in section 80070.5 includes participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) process including planning and implementation of the student's IEP, IFSP, and/or ITP; providing consultative, collaborative, and coordinating instruction with students, parents, teachers including general education teachers, and other community and school personnel; planning, developing, and implementing instructional program plans relative to and within the authorization of the added authorization. Special Education Support does not include providing speech, language and hearing, orientation and mobility, or audiology services found in Sections 80048.9, 80048.9.1, and 80048.9.2.

(g) “Service Across the Continuum of Program Options Available”: as used in section 80070.5 means pursuant to Education Code Sections 56031, 56360, and 56361, the continuum includes resource rooms or services; special education settings; general education settings; special schools; home/hospital settings; state hospitals; development centers; correctional facilities; non-public, non-sectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366; and alternative and non-traditional instructional public school settings other than classrooms.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56027, 56031, 56170, 56205, 56360, 56361, 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Sections 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-3-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80070.2. The Clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization on Direct Application.

(a) Requirements.

(1) A valid prerequisite special education credential as defined in section 80070.1(b).

(2) Provided resource specialist instruction and services as described in (A) or (B) and verified as listed in (C).

(A) Provided instruction and services as specified in Section 80070.1, subdivision (a) (1)-(5), for two years prior to September 1, 1981; or

(B) Provided instruction and services as specified in section 80070.5 below for two years prior to June 30, 1983.

(C) All experience must be gained in public schools in California. The candidate shall be responsible for obtaining verification of this experience on the official letterhead of the employing agency by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, special education services region director, or the director of human resources in which the teacher was employed.

(3) A completed credential application form as found in section 80001, the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1), and the experience specified in subsection (2) above.

(b) Period of Validity. A clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization authorizes service only if a valid prerequisite special education credential as found in section 80070.1(b), is held concurrently.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 6-3-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 23).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80070.3. The Preliminary Resource Specialist Added Authorization on Direct Application.

(a) Requirements.

(1) A valid prerequisite special education credential as found in section 80070.1(b).

(2) Three or more years of teaching experience as defined in 80070.1(c).

(3) A written statement obtained by the candidate verifying that the candidate, if granted the Preliminary Resource Specialist, Added Authorization will be employed as a Resource Specialist and the candidate will engage in a course of study through a Commission-approved program or an approved program through a Special Education Service Region with a Comprehensive Local Plan to qualify for the clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization as described in section 80070.4.

(4) A completed credential application form as found in section 80001, the fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1), and the experience and statement specified in (2) and (3) above.

(b) Period of Validity. The Preliminary Resource Specialist Added Authorization is valid for three years. The Added Authorization authorizes service only if a valid prerequisite special education credential or authorization as found in section 80070.1(b) is held concurrently. If the valid prerequisite requires renewal within the three-year issuance of the Preliminary, the Preliminary authorization will be continued only until the initial three-year period is completed. The Preliminary Resource Specialist Added Authorization is not renewable.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(3) filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80070.4. The Clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization Issued on the Completion of Commission-Approved Resource Specialist Added Authorization Program.

(a) Requirements.

(1) A valid prerequisite special education credential or authorization as defined in Section 80070.1(b).

(2) Three or more years of teaching experience, including both general and special education teaching experience, as defined in Section 80070.1(c).

(3) Completion of a Commission-Approved Resource Specialist Added Authorization program, based on the Education Specialist Teaching and Other Related Services Credentials Program Standards (rev. 3/11) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, as provided in Education Code Section 44373(c).

(4) A completed application form as found in section 80001, the fee as specified in Section 80487, and the teaching experience specified in (2).

(b) Period of Validity. A Clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization authorizes service only if a valid prerequisite special education credential or authorization as found in section 80070.1(b), is held concurrently.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44373, 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80070.5. Authorization for the Resource Specialist Added Authorization.

(a) The holder of a Preliminary or Clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization may conduct Educational Assessments, provide instruction and Special Education Support services to students across disability areas who are assigned to general education classroom teachers for a majority of a school day whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) developed by the IEP, IFSP, and ITP team from birth through age 22, and classes organized for adults across the continuum of program options available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section heading and repealer and new section filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80070.6. The Clear Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence from a Special Education Service Region with a Comprehensive Local Plan Approved by the Commission to Assess and Verify Completion for the Resource Specialist Added Authorization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44273, 44373, 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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§ 80070.7. Requirements for a School District, County Office or Special Education Service Region with a Comprehensive “Local Plan” to Assess and Recommend for the Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80070.8. The Candidate for the Resource Specialist Certificate Shall Demonstrate the Skills, Knowledge and Performance Competencies Identified for Each of the Following Functions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56362 and 56362.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-7-80 as an emergency; designated effective 9-5-80 (Register 80, No. 32). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 1-5-81.

2. Repealed by operation of Section 11346.1, Government Code (Register 81, No. 23).

3. New section filed 6-3-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

4. Repealer filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

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§ 80070. Specific Requirements for the Clear Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential and the Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the clear Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall include (1) through (5):

(1) possession of a valid basic California teaching credential as defined in Education Code section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(2) verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit. The candidate shall be responsible for obtaining verification of this experience on the official letterhead of the district or districts by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources in which the teacher was employed;

(3) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program based on the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization and Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential Program Standards (rev. 3/11), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code section 44373(c) for the Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential, including successful completion of supervised field experience appropriate to the specialization area, at one of the levels specified below:

(A) mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including Algebra I; or

(B) mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including Algebra II;

(4) a completed application form as listed in section 80001(b)(2) and the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and

(5) the recommendation from a Commission-approved Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential program as specified in section 44227(b).

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California shall include (1) through (4). Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for the clear Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential under this section:

(1) possession of a valid California teaching credential as defined in Education Code Section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(2) verification of three years of successful full-time teaching experience in any grades preschool through adult, exclusive of student teaching, intern teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency or teaching permit. The candidate shall be responsible for obtaining verification of this experience on the official letterhead of the district or districts by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources in which the teacher was employed;

(3) completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential, including successful completion of supervised field experience appropriate to the specialization area but taken outside California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed; and

(4) a completed application form as listed in section 80001(b)(2) and the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1).

(c) Term.

The clear Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential and the Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall be dated as follows:

(1) if the basic teaching credential listed in (a)(1) or (b)(1) is valid for five years or less from the issuance date of the Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential or the Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential, the credential shall be valid from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire on the expiration date of the basic teaching credential.

(2) if the basic teaching credential listed in (a)(1) or (b)(1) is valid for more than five years from the issuance date of the Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential or the Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential, the credential shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month.

(d) Authorization.

(1) The Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential authorizes the holder to teach mathematics in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(2) The Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to teach mathematics in grades twelve and below, including preschool and classes organized primarily for adults as follows:

(A) individuals who complete the program specified in (a)(3)(A) are authorized to teach the mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including pre-Algebra; or

(B) individuals who complete the program specified in (a)(3)(B) are authorized to teach mathematics content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks up to and including Algebra I.

(3) The Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential and the Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential also authorize the holder to:

(A) develop and coordinate mathematics curriculum;

(B) coach mathematics teachers;

(C) design and implement intensive mathematics interventions;

(D) teach teachers to effectively intervene, accommodate, and differentiate their mathematics instruction to increase student engagement and proficiency in mathematics;

(E) provide leadership in selecting the mathematics curricula and in developing a district-, county-or state-wide cadre of mathematics teacher leaders;

(F) analyze and use data to restructure school and district mathematics programs to increase students' college-readiness; and

(G) develop programs and deliver staff development for mathematics education programs coordinated by school districts or county offices of education.

(e) The clear Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential specified in (b) shall not be initially issued after October 1, 2011. Individuals who are issued a Mathematics Specialist Instruction Credential on or before October 1, 2011 will be issued a Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential with the authorizations specified in (d)(1) and (d)(3) upon renewal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(e), 44227(b), 44251, 44256(c), 44265 and 44373(c), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and new section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 13.

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-22-2011; operative 9-22-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 38).

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§ 80021.1. Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Provisional Internship Permit.

Employing agencies shall request the Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Provisional Internship Permit when a suitable credentialed teacher cannot be found after a diligent search.

(a) The employing agencies shall demonstrate that applicants for a Provisional Internship Permit have completed the following requirements:

(1) Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

(2) Successful completion of the specified number of semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of appropriate non-remedial course work taken at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or higher, “Pass”, or “Credit” as found in (A), (B) and (C) below. Non-remedial coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

(A) For the Single Subject Provisional Internship Permit, at least 18 semester units of course work in the subject to be listed: or

(B) For the Multiple Subject Provisional Internship Permit, at least 10 semester units of course work in each of at least four of the following subject areas or at least 10 semester units of course work in each of three subject areas and an additional 10 semester units of course work in a combination of two of the remaining subject areas. The subject areas are as follows: language studies, history, literature, humanities, mathematics, the arts, science, physical education, social science and human development.

(C) For the Education Specialist Provisional Internship Permit, either (A) or (B) above or verify a minimum of three years of successful full-time classroom experience, or the equivalent in part-time experience, working with special education students or verify a minimum of nine semester units of course work in special education or in a combination of special education and regular education that are appropriate to special education or regular education teaching credential.

(3) Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist Provisional Internship Permits shall be issued with an English learner authorization unless the employing agency requests and the applicant verifies target language proficiency for a bilingual authorization by one of the following:

(A) Passage in the target language of the listening and speaking sections of Test 6 of the BCLAD Examinations or passage of Test II or III of the CSET: LOTE Examinations depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3), or

(B) Passage in the target language of an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, administered by a California college or university as a part of its Commission accredited bilingual authorization program, or

(C) Passage in the target language for which the Commission has no BCLAD Test 6 or CSET: LOTE II or III of an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, performed by an approved organization pursuant to Education Code Section 44253.5(a), or

(D) Possession of a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction was delivered in the target language. The foreign institution must be equivalent in status to a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

(4) The employing agencies shall verify or submit all of the following to the Commission with each request:

(A) That a diligent search has been conducted for a suitable credentialed teacher or suitable qualified internship teacher as evidenced by documentation of that search.

(B) That orientation, guidance and assistance to permit holders, as specified in Section 80026.5, will be provided.

(C) That the employing agency will assist the permit holder in developing a personalized plan through an agency defined assessment that would lead to subject matter competence that is related to the Provisional Internship Permit.

(D) That the employing agency will assist the permit holder to seek and enroll in subject-matter training, such as workshop or seminar formats and site-based courses along with training in test-taking strategies and will assist permit holders in meeting the credential subject-matter competence requirement that is related to the Provisional Internship Permit.

(E) Verification that a notice of intent to employ the applicant in the identified position has been made public as follows:

(i) If the permit is being submitted by a public school district, it must include a copy of the agenda item presented to the governing board of the district in a public meeting with a signed statement from the superintendent, or his or her designee, that the item was acted upon favorably. The agenda item must state the name of the applicant, the assignment in which the applicant will be employed including the name of the school, subject(s) and grade level(s) that he or she will be teaching and that the applicant will be employed on the basis of a Provisional Internship Permit.

(ii) If the permit is being submitted by a county office of education, state operated school, or nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency, it must include a dated copy of the notice that was posted at least 72 hours before the position was filled and a signed statement from the superintendent or administrator or his or her designee that there were no objections to the permit. The notice must state the name of the applicant, the assignment in which the applicant will be employed including the subject(s) and grade level(s) that he or she will be teaching and that the applicant will be employed on the basis of a Provisional Internship Permit.

(F) Verification that the candidate has been apprised of steps to earn a credential and enroll in an internship program.

(b) The Provisional Internship Permit shall be issued for one-calendar year and may not be renewed.

(c) Individuals who were issued an emergency permit pursuant to Education Code section 44300 that was reissued four times do not qualify for a Provisional Internship Permit.

(d) Use of the Provisional Internship Permit shall be restricted to the employing agency requesting the permit.

(e) The Provisional Internship Permit shall authorize the following:

(1) A Multiple Subject Provisional Internship Permit with an English learner authorization authorizes the same service as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an English learner authorization.

(2) A Multiple Subject Provisional Internship Permit with a bilingual authorization authorizes the same service as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a bilingual authorization.

(3) A Single Subject Provisional Internship Permit with an English learner authorization authorizes the same service as a Single Subject Teaching Credential with an English learner authorization.

(4) A Single Subject Provisional Internship Permit with a bilingual authorization authorizes the same service as a Single Subject Teaching Credential with a bilingual authorization.

(5) An Education Specialist Provisional Internship Permit with an English learner authorization authorizes the same service as an Education Specialist Instruction Credential with an English learner authorization.

(6) An Education Specialist Provisional Internship Permit with a bilingual authorization authorizes the same service as an Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a bilingual authorization.

(f) Definitions:

(1) The term “Employing agencies” as used in this section shall mean:

(A) Public school districts in California.

(B) County offices of education or county superintendents of schools in California.

(C) Schools that operate under the direction of a California state agency.

(D) Nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366.

(E) Charter Schools as established in Education Code Section 47605.

(2) The term “diligent search” as used in this section shall include, but is not limited to, distributing job announcements, contacting college and university placement centers, and advertising in print or electronic media.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(d) and 44225(l), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2005; operative 6-4-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18).

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(2), new subsections (a)(4)-(a)(4)(D), subsection renumbering, amendment of subsections (e)-(e)(1), new subsections (e)(2), (e)(4) and (e)(6), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsections (e)(3) and (e)(5) filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

4. Repealer of subsection (a)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80021. Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit.

Employing agencies shall request the Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit when there is an acute staffing need.

(a) The employing agencies shall demonstrate that applicants for the Short-Term Staff Permit have completed all of the following requirements:

(1) Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

(2) Successful completion of the specified number of semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of appropriate non-remedial course work taken at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or higher, “Pass”, or “Credit” as found in (A), (B) and (C) below. Non-remedial coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward a bachelor's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

(A) For the Single Subject Short-Term Staff Permit, at least 18 semester units of course work in the subject to be listed.

(B) For the Multiple Subject Short-Term Staff Permit, at least 10 semester units of course work in each of at least four of the following subject areas or at least 10 semester units of course work in each of three subject areas and an additional 10 semester units of course work in a combination of two of the remaining subject areas. The subject areas are as follows: language studies, history, literature, humanities, mathematics, the arts, science, physical education, social science and human development.

(C) For the Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit either (A) or (B) above or verify a minimum of three years of successful full-time classroom experience, or the equivalent in part-time experience, working with special education students or verify a minimum of nine semester units of course work in special education or in a combination of special education and regular education that are appropriate to special education or regular education teaching credential.

(3) Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permits shall be issued with an English learner authorization unless the employing agency requests and the applicant verifies target language proficiency for a bilingual authorization by one of the following:

(A) Passage in the target language of the listening and speaking sections of Test 6 of the BCLAD Examinations or passage of Test II or III of the CSET: LOTE Examinations depending on the specific language as detailed in Section 80015.3(c)(3), or

(B) Passage in the target language of an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, administered by a California college or university as a part of its Commission accredited bilingual authorization program, or

(C) Passage in the target language for which the Commission has no BCLAD Test 6 or CSET: LOTE II or III of an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, performed by an approved organization pursuant to Education Code Section 44253.5(a), or

(D) Possession of a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction was delivered in the target language. The foreign institution must be equivalent in status to a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

(4) The employing agency shall verify or submit the following to the Commission:

(A) That it has conducted a local recruitment for the Short-Term Staff Permit being requested.

(B) That it has provided permit holders with orientation to the curriculum and to techniques of instruction and classroom management and assigned a mentor teacher for the term of the Short-Term Staff Permit.

(C) Written justification for the Short-Term Staff Permit signed by the employing agency's Superintendent or designee. In the case of a state certified non-public school, the director of the school must sign the justification.

(b) The Short-Term Staff Permit shall be issued for no more than one-year, provided that it shall expire at the end of the employing agency's school year and shall not be issued more than once to an individual. The end of the school year shall be no later than July 1 unless the Short-Term Staff Permit is being used for a summer school assignment whereby the end of the school year shall be no later than September 1.

(c) Individuals who were issued an emergency permit pursuant to Education Code Section 44300 that was reissued four times do not qualify for the Short-Term Staff permit.

(d) Use of the Short-Term Staff Permit shall be restricted to the employing agency requesting the permit.

(e) The Short-Term Staff Permit shall authorize the following:

(1) A Multiple Subject Short-Term Staff Permit with an English learner authorization authorizes the same service as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an English learner authorization.

(2) A Multiple Subject Short-Term Staff Permit with a bilingual authorization authorizes the same service as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a bilingual authorization.

(3) A Single Subject Short-Term Staff Permit with an English learner authorization authorizes the same service as a Single Subject Teaching Credential with an English learner authorization.

(4) A Single Subject Short-Term Staff Permit with a bilingual authorization authorizes the same service as a Single Subject Teaching Credential with a bilingual authorization.

(5) An Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit with an English learner authorization authorizes the same service as an Education Specialist Instruction Credential with an English learner authorization.

(6) An Education Specialist Short-Term Staff Permit with a bilingual authorization authorizes the same service as an Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a bilingual authorization.

(f) Definitions:

(1) The term “employing agencies” as used in this section shall mean:

(A) Public school districts in California.

(B) County offices of education or county superintendents of schools in California.

(C) Schools that operate under the direction of a California state agency.

(D) Nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366.

(E) Charter Schools as established in Education Code Section 47605.

(2) The term “acute staffing” as used in this section shall mean when an employing agency needs to fill a classroom immediately based on an unforeseen need including but not limited to:

(A) individual needs additional time to complete pre-service requirements for enrollment into a Commission-approved internship program.

(B) enrollment adjustments require the addition of another teacher.

(C) individual is unable to enroll in a Commission-approved internship program due to timelines or lack of space in the program.

(D) unavailability of a third-year extension or withdrawal from an internship program.

(E) teacher of record is unable to finish the school year due to approved leave/illness.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(d) and 44225(l), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-5-2005; operative 6-4-2005 (Register 2005, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section (a)(2), amendment of subsections (b) and (f)(2) and new subsections (f)(2)(A)-(E) filed 6-24-2008; operative 7-24-2008 (Register 2008, No. 26).

3. New subsections (a)(4)-(a)(4)(D), subsection renumbering, amendment of subsection (e)(1), new subsections (e)(2), (e)(4) and (e)(6), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsections (e)(3) and (e)(5) filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).

4. Repealer of subsection (a)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80022. Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave.

Local employing agencies may request the Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave to be used when a teacher of record is unable to provide services due to a statutory leave.

(a) If a local employing agency elects to request a Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave, the following shall be required for the initial issuance:

(1) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(2) Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

(3) Successful completion of the subject-matter requirement for the authorization(s) requested as found in (A), (B) or (C):

(A) For any single subject authorization, completion of one of the following:

1. 18 semester units (or 9 upper division units), or equivalent quarter units, of appropriate non-remedial course work taken at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or higher, “Pass”, or “Credit” in a single subject or subsumed subject area as defined in § 80005.

2. A degree major in a statutory single subject or subsumed subject area as defined in § 80005.

3. Passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) in the single subject area as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282.

(B) For the multiple subject authorization, completion of one of the following:

1. At least 10 semester units of non-remedial course work taken at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or higher, “Pass”, or “Credit” in each of at least four of the following subject areas or at least 10 semester units of course work in each of three subject areas and an additional 10 semester units of course work in a combination of two of the remaining subject areas. The subject areas are as follows: language studies, history, literature, humanities, mathematics, the arts, science, physical education, social science and human development.

2. A degree major in liberal studies.

3. Passage of the appropriate multiple subject subject-matter examination(s) as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282.

(C) For the special education authorization, completion of one of the requirements in either (A) or (B), or one of the following:

1. Verify a minimum of one year of successful full-time classroom experience, or the equivalent in part-time experience, working with special education students.

2. Verify a minimum of 9 semester units of course work in special education or in a combination of special education and regular education that are appropriate to a special education or regular education teaching credential.

(4) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of completion of 45 hours of pre-service preparation that shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(A) Foundational level content covering Curriculum and Instruction.

(B) Foundational level content covering Reading and Language Arts.

(C) Foundational level content covering Pedagogy.

(D) Foundational level content covering Human Development.

(E) Foundational level content covering Teaching English Learners.

(F) Foundational level content covering Best Practices in Instruction and Individualized Education Programs.

(G) Foundational, intermediate, and proficient level content for Health, Safety and Hygiene.

(H) Foundational, intermediate, and proficient level content for Ethics.

(I) Foundational, intermediate, and proficient level content for Local Context.

(J) Foundational level content covering Classroom Management and the Learning Environment.

(5) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of orientation, mentoring, and accountability.

(b) The Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave shall be valid for no less than one year and expires one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance.

(c) Use of the Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave for statutory leave assignments shall be restricted to the local employing agency(ies) requesting the permit.

(d) If a local employing agency elects to request the reissuance of the Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave, the following shall be required:

(1) For the first reissuance:

(A) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(B) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of continued mentoring and accountability.

(C) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of completion of an additional 45 hours of preparation that shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Intermediate level content covering Curriculum and Instruction.

2. Intermediate level content covering Reading and Language Arts.

3. Foundational level content covering Relationships Between Theory and Practice.

4. Intermediate level content covering Pedagogy.

5. Intermediate level content covering Teaching English Learners.

6. Foundational and intermediate level content covering Using Technology in the Classroom.

7. Intermediate level content covering Best Practices in Instruction and Individualized Education Programs.

8. Foundational, intermediate, and proficient level content for Local Context.

9. Intermediate level content covering Classroom Management and the Learning Environment.

(2) For the second reissuance:

(A) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(B) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of continued mentoring and accountability.

(C) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of completion of an additional 45 hours of preparation that shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Proficient level content covering Curriculum and Instruction.

2. Proficient level content covering Reading and Language Arts.

3. Intermediate and proficient level content covering Relationships Between Theory and Practice.

4. Proficient level content covering Pedagogy.

5. Intermediate and proficient level content covering Human Development.

6. Proficient level content covering Teaching English Learners.

7. Proficient level content covering Using Technology in the Classroom.

8. Proficient level content covering Best Practices in Instruction and Individualized Education Programs.

9. Foundational, intermediate, and proficient level content for Local Context.

10. Proficient level content covering Classroom Management and the Learning Environment.

(3) For the third and all subsequent reissuances:

(A) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(B) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of continued mentoring and accountability.

(C) The local employing agency shall submit to the Commission verification of completion of professional learning activities that are offered to the local employing agency's regular teaching staff.

(e) The Teaching Permit for Statutory Leave may be issued with one or more of the following authorizations:

(1) A multiple subject authorization that shall authorize instructional service as the interim teacher of record to students in a self-contained setting as defined for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in § 80003.

(2) A specific single subject authorization that shall authorize instructional service as the interim teacher of record to students in a departmentalized setting as defined for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in § 80004.

(3) A special education authorization that shall authorize instructional service as the interim teacher of record to students with any disability area as is authorized by an Education Specialist Instruction Credential in § 80048.6.

(f) Definitions:

(1) The term “accountability” as used in this section shall mean the following:

(A) That the local employing agency has made reasonable efforts in hiring a substitute with a full teaching credential that matches the setting and/or subject for the statutory leave position and that no such candidate is available, and

(B) That documentation verifying the appropriate use of each permit holder's assignment shall be kept on file with the local employing agency and that data on the assignments of the permit holder shall be reported to the local county office of education annually as part of the assignment monitoring specified under Education Code section 44258.9. Documentation verifying the appropriate use of each permit shall include:

1. name of the permit holder serving in the assignment,

2. teacher of record,

3. specific statutory leave section that justifies use of the TPSL permit,

4. school site of assignment,

5. setting, subject, and grade level of statutory leave assignment,

6. name of mentor assigned to TPSL permit holder, and

7. number of cumulative days the TPSL holder served in specific statutory leave assignment.

(2) The term “Best Practices in Instruction and Individualized Education Programs” as used in this section shall mean the following: federal disability category definitions and specific best practices; basic explanation of individualized education programs and other special education acronyms; how to interpret an individualized education program goal and collect data; how to interpret and implement a behavior plan; differentiated instruction and universal design for learning including visual supports, applied behavior analysis and positive behavioral interventions and supports; communication with parents; working with related service providers and paraeducators.

(3) The term “Classroom Management and the Learning Environment” as used in this section shall mean the following: research-based strategies for creating and maintaining effective learning environments; classroom organization; behavior management plans that support student engagement and learning; positive behavior supports; and local context (e.g., school-wide behavior management systems, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2), Restorative Justice Approach).

(4) The term “Curriculum and Instruction” as used in this section shall mean the following: preparation in developing, implementing, adapting, modifying, and evaluating a variety of pedagogical approaches to instruction; using and developing instructional sequences and lesson plans that provide all students with equitable access to the content and experiences found in the state-approved core curriculum.

(5) The term “employing agency” as used in this section shall mean any of the following: public school districts in California; county offices of education or county superintendents of schools in California; schools that operate under the direction of a California state agency; nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code sections 56365 and 56366; charter schools as established in Education Code section 47605.

(6) The term “Ethics” as used in this section shall mean the following: confidentiality regarding student information; mandated reporting and child abuse prevention; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; non-discrimination; universal access, designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.

(7) The term “foundational” as used in this section shall mean the most basic or introductory level.

(8) The term “Health, Safety and Hygiene” as used in this section shall mean the following: emergency behavior interventions and de-escalation strategies; establishing a physically, socially, and emotionally safe classroom environment; specialized health care procedures; injury and illness prevention; lifting, carrying, and use of mechanical lifts and equipment; general and specialized ergonomics; blood-borne pathogens and universal precautions.

(9) The term “Human Development” as used in this section shall mean the following: comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical human development from the prenatal stage through adulthood; knowledge of developmental stages and development associated with various disabilities and risk conditions (e.g., visual impairment, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy); resilience and protective factors (e.g., attachment, temperament) and their implications for learning.

(10) The term “intermediate” as used in this section shall mean that which is in advance of or builds upon the foundational level.

(11) The term “Local Context” as used in this section shall mean the following: employer-specific software or programs used for attendance, grading, and individualized education program tracking; school expectations; local educational programs.

(12) The term “mentoring” as used in this section shall mean that for each statutory leave assignment the local employing agency shall provide an average of two hours of mentoring, support, and/or coaching per week through a system of support coordinated and/or provided by a mentor who possesses a valid life or clear credential that would also authorize service in the statutory leave assignment, and that within this system of support the TPSL holder shall be provided lesson plans for the first four weeks of the assignment as well as continued assistance in the development of curriculum, lesson planning, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

(13) The term “orientation” as used in this section shall mean that the local employing agency shall provide early orientation to the assignment before or during the first month of service in the statutory leave assignment.

(14) The term “Pedagogy” as used in this section shall mean the following: introductory coursework in planning and delivering content-specific instruction consistent with state-adopted academic content standards for students and curriculum frameworks; knowledge of the full range of the service delivery system, including special and general education, diversity of grades/ages, and federal disability categories.

(15) The term “professional learning activities” as used in this section shall mean activities that are offered to the local employing agency's regular teaching staff.

(16) The term “proficient” as used in this section shall mean the complete or skilled level.

(17) The term “Reading and Language Arts” as used in this section shall mean the following: systematic instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking aligned to the state-adopted English Language Arts Content Standards and the Reading/Language Arts Framework that meets the needs of the full range of learners including struggling readers, students with special needs, typologies of English language learners, speakers of non-standard English, students who have no communication/language system, and advanced learners who have varied reading levels and language backgrounds.

(18) The term “Relationships Between Theory and Practice” as used in this section shall mean the following: exposure to the relationships between foundational issues, theories, and professional practice in relation to the principles of human learning and development, pedagogical strategies, curriculum, instruction, assessment, student accomplishments, attitudes, and conduct.

(19) The term “statutory leave” as used in this section shall mean when an employing agency must temporarily fill a position belonging to a teacher of record whose absence is authorized by any leave as defined in Education Code section 44977, Education Code section 44978, Education Code section 44984, Government Code section 12945, Government Code section 12945.2, 29 U.S.C. Chapter 28, Education Code section 44800, Military and Veterans Code sections 395, 395.01, 395.02, 395.05, 395.1, 395.2, 395.9, 38 U.S.C. Chapter 43, and Administrative Leave pursuant to collective bargaining agreements outlined in Government Code section 3543.2 that is related to procedures outlined in Education Code sections 44934 to 44951.

(20) The term “Teaching English Learners” as used in this section shall mean the following: principles of linguistic development; language acquisition; assessment of language proficiency; academic delivery and building strategies for English language learners; knowledge of educational equity, diversity, cultural and linguistic responsiveness and their implementation in curriculum content and school practices for all students.

(21) The term “Using Technology in the Classroom” as used in this section shall mean the following: knowledge in the basic principles of operation of computer hardware and software; use of technology to facilitate the teaching and learning process; legal and ethical issues related to the use of technology; best practices and research on the use of technology to deliver lessons that enhance student learning; integration of technology-related tools into the educational experience.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(d), 44225(e), 44225(l), 44252, 44258.9, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44300(i), 44977, 44978, 44984, 47605, 56365 and 56366, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-16-2016; operative 8-16-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 34).

2. Amendment of subsection (f)(19) filed 12-21-2020; operative 4-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 52). Filing deadline specified in Government Code, section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), repealer of subsection (a)(3), subsection renumbering, amendment of subsections (d)(1)(A), (d)(2)(A) and (d)(3)(A) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80023.2. General Requirements for the Initial Issuance of Emergency Permits.

The following requirements apply to the initial issuance of all emergency permits specified in Section 80023.

(a) The applicant must possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

(b) The applicant must satisfy the requirements for the permit being requested as specified in Sections 80024.3.1 and 80024.6 through 80024.8.

(c) The employing agency must submit a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators that satisfies the provisions of Section 80026.

(d) If the applicant does not already have fingerprint clearance on file with the Commission, the permit application must include verification of completion of livescan. No permit will be issued until the clearance process is completed.

(e) Issuance of an emergency permit also requires the submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001, the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487, and other documents required by the Commission to verify completion of all requirements for the emergency permit.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44225(g) and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (f) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment of subsections (b)-(c) and (e)-(f) filed 7-10-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 28).

4. Repealer of subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsection (e) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80025.1. Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of an Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit include all the following:

(1) Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Verification, by employer(s), of either:

(A) Three consecutive years of at least ninety days per year of day-to-day substitute teaching in the California school district requesting the permit in the three years immediately preceding the date of application, or

(B) If the county office of education is responsible for the assignment of day-to-day substitutes for all their school districts, three consecutive years of at least ninety days per year of day-to-day substitute teaching accumulated from one or more California school districts in the county requesting the permit in the three years immediately preceding the date of application;

(3) Statement of endorsement signed by the superintendent of the employing school district or county office of education stating that the individual has served successfully in the district(s) and the district(s) would allow the individual to substitute teach for up to 60 days for one teacher during the school year;

(4) Verification that the employing agency will make available to the permit holder the staff development activities that are offered to their regular teaching staff; and

(5) Submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(b) Requirements for the reissuance of an Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit include all the following:

(1) Statement of continued endorsement from the superintendent of the employing school district or county office of education;

(2) Verification that staff development activities that were offered to their regular teaching staff were made available to the permit holder; and

(3) Submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001; and the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487.

(c) Authorization: The Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit authorizes the holder to serve as a substitute in any classroom; preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-12, inclusive; or in classes organized primarily for adults. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 60 days for any one teacher during the school year. The permit shall be restricted to the schools operated by the employing agency that requested the permit.

(d) An Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit is valid for no less than one year and expires one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d) and (e), 44252(b), 44339, 44340 and 44341.

History

1. New section filed 8-6-98; operative 9-5-98 (Register 98, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Repealer of subsection (a)(2), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(5) and amendment of subsection (b)(3) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80025.2. Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers.

(a) Requirements for the initial issuance of an Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers include all the following:

(1) Completion of a minimum of ninety semester units of course work from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Verification of current enrollment in a regionally accredited four-year California institution of higher education;

(3) Satisfy the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252(b), unless exempt by statute or regulation; and

(4) Submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(b) Requirements for the one-time reissuance of an Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers include all the following:

(1) Fifteen semester units of course work from a regionally accredited four-year California institution of higher education completed since the previous permit was issued;

(2) Verification of continued enrollment in a regionally accredited four-year California institution of higher education; and

(3) Submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001; and the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487.

(c) Authorization: The Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers authorizes the holder to serve as a substitute in any classroom; preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-12, inclusive; or in classes organized primarily for adults. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one teacher and not more than 90 days total during the school year.

(d) An Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers is valid for no less than one year and expires one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d) and (e), 44252(b), 44339, 44340 and 44341.

History

1. New section filed 8-6-98; operative 9-5-98 (Register 98, No. 32).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3)-(4) and (b)(3) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80025.3. Day to Day Substitute Teaching.

(a) The holder of a valid California teaching or services credential for which the requirements include possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution is authorized to serve as a substitute in any classroom; preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-12, inclusive; or in classes organized primarily for adults. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year.

(b) The holder of a permit or credential issued according to the provisions of Title 5 Sections 80021, 80021.2, 80022, 80023.2, 80025.1 or 80071.4(c) may, in addition to the authorization of the permit, serve as a substitute in any classroom; preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-12, inclusive; or in classes organized primarily for adults during the valid period of the permit in any district within the county listed on the document. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one general education teacher or classroom, or more than 20 days for any one special education teacher or classroom during the school year.

(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to teachers who hold documents issued under the provisions of Education Code Sections 44321 or 44325.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 56061(a), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225(e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-16-2016; operative 8-16-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 34).

3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80025. Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.

(a) Requirements for the issuance and reissuance of an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university;

(2) Submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(b) Authorization: The Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit authorizes the holder to serve as a substitute in any classroom; preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-12, inclusive; or in classes organized primarily for adults within each county in which the permit is registered provided the employing agency has a completed Statement of Need on file for the school year. However, the holder shall not serve as a substitute for more than 30 days for any one teacher during the school year.

(c) The Statement of Need for 30-day Substitute Teachers must:

(1) describe the situation or circumstances that necessitate the use of an emergency permit holder, and

(2) state that either a credentialed person is not available, or that one or more credentialed persons are available, but do not meet the specified employment criteria established by the employing agency, and

(3) be prepared and signed by, as applicable, the superintendent of the employing school district, the superintendent of the employing county if the service will be rendered in county operated schools, or the head of the state agency under which the employing school operates.

(d) An Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit is valid for no less than one year and expires one calendar year from the first day of the month immediately following the date of issuance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252(a), 44252(b), 44300, 44332.5(b), 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Amendment filed 7-29-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 6-15-93; operative 7-15-93 (Register 93, No. 25).

4. Amendment of section heading and text filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

5. Repealer of subsection (a)(2), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(2) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80033. Intern Teaching Credentials.

(a) The Commission may issue the following types of multiple subject, single subject, and education specialist instruction intern credentials:

(1) University intern credentials pursuant to Education Code section 44452.

(2) District intern credentials pursuant to Education Code section 44325.

(b) Support and Supervision.

(1) Intern programs are a partnership between the Commission approved program sponsor and the California employing agency that elects to employ an individual on the basis of an intern credential. Prior to an intern teacher assuming daily teaching responsibilities, a signed Memorandum of Understanding must be in place between the Commission approved program sponsor and the California employing agency detailing the support and supervision that will be provided.

(2) The Commission approved program sponsor in cooperation with the California employing agency shall counsel the intern candidate and develop a plan to complete the requirements to earn a credential in the content or specialty area(s) of the intern credential. The Commission approved program sponsor, employing agency, and the intern teacher shall concur on the program planned.

(3) Prior to an intern teacher assuming daily teaching responsibilities, the California employing agency must identify a mentor for the intern teacher that possesses a valid, corresponding life or clear teaching credential and a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.

(4) A minimum of 144 hours of support/mentoring and supervision shall be provided to each intern teacher per school year to coach, model, and demonstrate within the classroom, and to assist with course planning and problem-solving regarding students, curriculum, and effective teaching methodologies. The minimum support/mentoring and supervision provided to an intern teacher who assumes daily teaching responsibilities after the beginning of a school year shall be equal to 4 hours times the number of instructional weeks remaining in the school year. A minimum of two hours of support/mentoring and supervision shall be provided to an intern teacher every five instructional days.

(5) The following additional support/mentoring and supervision shall be provided to an intern teacher who enters the program without a valid English learner authorization listed on a previously issued multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist instruction teaching credential; a valid English learner authorization or CLAD Certificate issued pursuant to section 80015; or a valid bilingual authorization issued pursuant to section 80015.1:

(A) The Commission approved program sponsor shall provide 45 hours of support/mentoring and supervision per school year, including in-classroom coaching, specific to the needs of English learners. The minimum support/mentoring and supervision provided to an intern teacher who assumes daily teaching responsibilities after the beginning of a school year shall be equal to five hours times the number of months remaining in the school year. The support/mentoring and supervision should be distributed in a manner that sufficiently supports the intern teacher's development of knowledge and skills in the instruction of English learners.

(B) The California employing agency shall identify an individual who will be immediately available to assist the intern teacher with planning lessons that are appropriately designed and differentiated for English learners, for assessing language needs and progress, and for support of language accessible instruction through in-classroom modeling and coaching as needed. The identified individual may be the same mentor assigned pursuant to (b)(3) provided the individual possesses an English learner authorization and will be immediately available to assist the intern teacher.

(C) An individual who passes the CTEL examinations specified in section 80015.3(b) prior or subsequent to the issuance of the intern credential may be exempted from the provisions of (b)(5)(A) and (b)(5)(B).

(c) The following are the minimum requirements for a university or district intern credential:

(1) A baccalaureate degree or higher degree, except in professional education, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(2) Demonstration of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States as provided in Education Code section 44335.

(3) Subject-matter knowledge.

(A) Multiple subject intern credential applicants shall meet this requirement as specified in section 80413(a)(5)(A).

(B) Single subject intern credential applicants shall meet this requirement as specified in section 80413(a)(5)(B).

(C) Education specialist instruction intern credential applicants shall meet this requirement as specified in section 80048.8(a)(4).

(4) Enrollment in a Commission approved program as follows:

(A) For the multiple subject and single subject university or district intern credential, a program based on the SB 2042 Multiple Subject and Single Subject Preliminary Credential Program (rev. 2/11/14), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code section 44373(c).

(B) For the education specialist instruction university or district intern credential, a program based on the Program Standards in section 80612 and the credential specific Teaching Performance Expectations in section 80613, and which has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code section 44373(c).

(5) Completion of intern preservice preparation provided by a Commission approved program sponsor as detailed in (c)(5):

(6) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442.

(7) Recommendation from a Commission approved intern program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b).

(d) Intern credentials shall be issued with an English learner or bilingual authorization for applicants who meet the conditions specified in either (d)(1) or (d)(2).

(1) An English learner authorization for applicants who do not possess one of the following:

(A) a valid English learner authorization listed on a previously issued multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist instruction credential;

(B) a valid English learner authorization or CLAD Certificate issued pursuant to section 80015; or

(C) a valid bilingual authorization issued pursuant to section 80015.1.

(2) A bilingual authorization if requested by a Commission approved bilingual authorization program based on the standards and procedures in sections 80615.1 -- 80615.4 and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code section 44373(c).

(e) An intern credential shall be restricted to service with the California employing agency identified by the Commission approved program sponsor.

(f) Term.

(1) An intern credential issued pursuant to this section, except the education specialist instruction district intern credential, shall be initially issued for no more than two years.

(2) The education specialist instruction district intern credential shall be initially issued for no more than three years.

(g) Authorization.

(1) The following shall be listed on each intern credential: “This individual has completed the intern preservice preparation, which included specific instruction on the teaching of English learners, and is participating in a Commission approved intern preparation program. The individual must be supported by both the Commission approved program and the employer in the area(s) listed and in his/her work with English learners, and must make satisfactory progress toward program completion for the duration of the intern credential.”

(2) The university intern credential authorizes the following:

(A) A multiple subject university intern credential authorizes the holder to provide the services specified in sections 80003(a) through (d) in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(B) A single subject university intern credential authorizes the holder to teach the content area(s) listed on the document in grades twelve and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults as specified in sections 80004(a) through (e).

(C) An education specialist instruction university intern credential authorizes the holder to provide instructional services within the specialty area(s) listed as specified in section 80048.6(b).

(D) A university intern credential with an English learner authorization also authorizes the holder to provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code section 44253.2(a) and specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code section 44253.2(b) as follows:

1. Multiple subject: within the settings and grade levels specified in (g)(2)(A).

2. Single subject: within the content area(s) and grade levels specified in (g)(2)(B).

3. Education specialist instruction: within the specialty area(s) and grade/age levels listed on the intern credential as specified in section 80048.6(b).

(E) A university intern credential with a bilingual authorization also authorizes the holder to provide instructional services as defined in subsections (a) through (d) of Education Code section 44253.2 as follows:

1. Multiple subject: within the settings and grade levels specified in (g)(2)(A).

2. Single subject: within the content area(s) and grade levels specified in (g)(2)(B).

3. Education specialist instruction: within the specialty area(s) and grade/age levels listed on the intern credential as specified in section 80048.6(b).

(3) The district intern credential authorizes the following:

(A) A multiple subject district intern credential authorizes the holder to teach self-contained classes in grades kindergarten through eight.

(B) A single subject district intern credential authorizes the holder to teach departmentalized courses within the content area(s) listed on the document in grades six through twelve.

(C) An education specialist instruction district intern credential authorizes the holder to provide instructional services within the specialty area(s) listed as specified in section 80048.6(b).

(D) A district intern credential with an English learner authorization also authorizes the holder to provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code section 44253.2(a) and specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code section 44253.2(b) as follows:

1. Multiple subject: within the settings and grade levels specified in (g)(3)(A).

2. Single subject: within the content area(s) and grade levels specified in (g)(3)(B).

3. Education specialist instruction: within the specialty area(s) and grade/age levels listed on the intern credential as specified in section 80048.6(b).

(E) A district intern credential with a bilingual authorization also authorizes the holder to provide instructional services as defined in subsections (a) through (d) of Education Code section 44253.2 as follows:

1. Multiple subject: within the settings and grade levels specified in (g)(3)(A).

2. Single subject: within the content area(s) and grade levels specified in (g)(3)(B).

3. Education specialist instruction: within the specialty area(s) and grade/age levels listed on the intern credential as specified in section 80048.6(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(d), 44225(e), 44225(g), 44225(l), 44227(b), 44252(b), 44253.2(a), 44253.2(b), 44253.2(c), 44253.2(d), 44325, 44326, 44335, 44373(c), 44452, 44453, 44454, 44455, 44461, 44464 and 44465, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-13-2014; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 7). For prior history, see Register 94, No. 19.

2. Amendment of subsections (c)(5)-(6) filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

3. Amendment of subsection (d)(2) filed 1-29-2024; operative 1-29-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 5).

4. Repealer of subsection (c)(2), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (c)(6) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80034.2. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Designated Subjects Three-Year Preliminary and Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credentials.

This section pertains to individuals pursuing a credential pursuant to Senate Bill 1104 (Chap. 576, Stats. 2008).

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of an initial three-year preliminary career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification by employers of three years of work experience directly related to each industry sector(s) to be named on the credential and listed in Section 80035.5. One year of the required work experience shall be within the last five years, or two years within the last ten years, immediately preceding the issuance of the three-year preliminary credential. One or more of the following may be used for up to a maximum of two of the three years of work experience:

(A) Possession of an advanced industry certificate related to the industry sector to be named on the preliminary credential as determined by a Commission-approved LEA may be used as one year of work experience;

(B) One year of full-time teaching experience providing instructional services in preschool or grades K-12 earned in a public or private school of equivalent status while holding a general education teaching credential based on completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching may be used as one year of work experience;

(C) Forty-eight semester units or the quarter unit equivalent of postsecondary vocational training, related to the industry sector(s) to be named on the preliminary credential and verified by official transcript, may be used for a maximum of two of the three years of work experience.

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Verification that the applicant has been apprised of the requirements for the clear credential, including requirements of the program of personalized preparation;

(4) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(5) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(6) Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that covers infant, child, and adult CPR skills, and meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear career technical education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary career technical education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(3) Completion of one of the following:

(A) two years of successful teaching on the basis of the preliminary career technical education teaching credential in the industry sector(s) listed; or

(B) completion of a Commission-approved program of advanced personalized preparation.

(4) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code Section 44335, by one of the means described in Section 80415;

(5) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259, including the study of nutrition; the physiological and sociological effects of abuse of alcohol, narcotics, and drugs, and the use of tobacco. This requirement must also include training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that covers infant, child, and adult CPR skills, and meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, as specified in Education Code Section 44260.1;

(6) The study of computer-based technology, including the uses of technology in educational settings.

(7) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(8) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation on a form approved by the Commission.

(c) Authorization. The authorization of the three-year preliminary and clear career technical education teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) A preliminary career technical education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach in the industry sector(s) named on the credential as specified in Section 80035.5 in grades 12 and below, and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical, trade or vocational courses which shall be part of a program of career technical, trade or vocational education.

(2) A clear career technical education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach in the industry sector(s) named on the credential as specified in Section 80035.5 in grades 12 and below, and in classes organized primarily for adults, including services to English learners in specially designed content instruction delivered in English, in career technical, trade or vocational courses which shall be part of a program of career technical, trade or vocational education.

(d) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear career technical education teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) A preliminary career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements in subsection (a) shall be valid for three years;

(2) A clear career technical education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (b) shall be valid for five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44256(d), 44259, 44260, 44260.1, 44260.9, 44335, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-21-2010; operative 2-20-2010 (Register 2010, No. 4).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(4), (b)(5) and (b)(7), new subsection (a)(6) and amendment of Note filed 11-14-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 46).

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§ 80036.4. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Designated Subjects Three-Year Preliminary and Clear Adult Education Teaching Credentials.

(a) The minimum requirements for the issuance of an initial three-year preliminary adult education teaching credential in an academic subject area(s) specified in Section 80034(a) or a subject(s) within the general subjects Career Technical Education and/or Personal Development categories listed in Section 80036.3 shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification of three years of experience and/or education related to each subject to be named on the credential. The experience and/or education shall meet the criteria specified in Section 80036.2;

(2) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(3) Verification that the applicant has been apprised of the requirements for the clear credential, including requirements of the program of personalized preparation;

(4) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(5) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation.

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear adult education teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary adult education teaching credential;

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation;

(3) Two years of successful teaching of adult learners in the subject(s) authorized by the preliminary adult education teaching credential;

(4) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code Section 44335, by one of the means described in Section 80415;

(5) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A);

(6) The study of computer-based technology, including the uses of technology in educational settings.

(7) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; and the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487.

(8) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized.

(c) Authorization. The preliminary or clear adult education teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach the subject(s) named on the credential as specified in Section 80036.3 in courses organized primarily for adults.

(d) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear career technical education teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) A preliminary adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements in subsection (a) shall be valid for three years;

(2) A clear adult education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (b) shall be valid for five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44252, 44259(c)(4)(A), 44260.2, 44260.3, 44335, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-2-2011; operative 6-1-2011 (Register 2011, No. 18).

2. Repealer of subsection (a)(3), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(4) and amendment of subsection (b)(7) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80037. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Designated Subjects Preliminary and Clear Special Subjects Teaching Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the preliminary special subjects teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) Experience, or experience and education, or education in each special subject to be named on the credential, which totals four years. One year of the required experience shall be within the three-year period immediately preceding the issuance of the credential. This requirement shall be verified in one of the following ways:

(A) for the special subject: Aviation Flight and/or Aviation Ground Instruction, experience is to be verified by the Federal Aviation Agency;

(B) for the special subject: Basic Military Drill, experience is to be verified by the adjutant general of the State of California;

(C) for the special subject: Reserve Officers Training Corp (R.O.T.C.), experience is to be verified by the branch of military service sponsoring the program in the employing school district;

(D) for the special subject: Driver Education and Training, a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a valid California Driver's License;

(E) for the special subject: Limited Driver Training, submission of a current transcript of driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

(2) License, or recommendation, or course work shall meet one of the following criteria:

(A) for the special subject: Aviation Flight and/or Aviation Ground Instruction, possession of a properly rated valid certificate, issued by the Federal Aviation Agency;

(B) for the special subject: Basic Military Drill, a recommendation from the adjutant general of the State of California;

(C) for the special subject: R.O.T.C., a recommendation from the branch of military service sponsoring the program in the employing school districts;

(D) for the special subject: Driver Education and Training, twelve semester hours of subject-matter course work in driver education;

(E) for the special subject: Limited Driver Training, a valid California driver's license; possession of a written statement from the prospective employing school district attesting to the applicant's ability to actually perform behind-the-wheel driver instruction; and possession of written assurance, from the prospective employing school district, that adequate supervision and appropriate staff development will be provided for the individual receiving the limited driver training authorization.

(3) Verification of a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(4) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code Section 44335, by one of the means described in Section 80415;

(5) Verification that the applicant is aware of the requirements for the clear credential, including the program of personalized preparation;

(6) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442;

(7) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation as defined in § 80034.1(a).

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear special subjects teaching credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid preliminary special subjects teaching credential;

(2) Two years of successful teaching as authorized by the preliminary special subjects teaching credential. “Two years of successful teaching” means teaching for a minimum of one course in each of four terms;

(3) Completion of a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation based on the Standards of Quality and Effectiveness for Career/Technical Education Teachers (rev. 5/09), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as specified in Education Code Section 44373(c);

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code Section 4259(c)(4)(A);

(5) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; and the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487;

(6) Recommendation from a Commission-approved program of personalized preparation as defined in § 80034.1.

(c) The minimum requirements for the Special Teaching Authorization in Physical Education shall include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a valid preliminary or clear special subjects teaching credential in Basic Military Drill or R.O.T.C.;

(2) Satisfy the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252;

(3) Verification of Physical Education subject-matter knowledge by passage of an examination(s) as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 or by completion of a subject-matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310;

(4) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; and the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487.

(d) Authorization.

(1) The preliminary Special Subjects teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach the subject, named on the credential, in grades 12 and below, and classes organized primarily for adults;

(2) The clear Special Subjects teaching credential authorizes the holder to teach the subject, named on the credential, in grades 12 and below, and classes organized primarily for adults, including services to English learners in specially designed content instruction delivered in English;

(3) The Special Teaching Authorization in Physical Education authorizes the holder to teach physical education courses in basic military drill and physical fitness training in grades 12 and below, and classes organized primarily for adults. Nothing contained herein is intended to otherwise limit or in any way modify the authority of a local governing board under Education Code Section 51225.3(b).

(e) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the preliminary and clear special subjects teaching credentials shall be as follows:

(1) A preliminary special subjects teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements excepting (a)(4) shall be valid for one year. The one-year preliminary special subjects teaching credential shall be extended to the full five-year preliminary period upon verification of satisfaction of requirement (a)(4) and submission of a completed application form and the fee for issuance, as specified in Section 80487;

(2) A preliminary special subjects teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (a) shall be valid for five years;

(3) A clear special subjects education teaching credential issued on the basis of the applicant's satisfaction of all requirements specified in subsection (b) shall be valid for five years and is renewable on the basis of an application and payment of a fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44259(c)(4)(A), 44260.4, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44310, 44335 and 44373(c), Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-10-2014; operative 1-1-2015 (Register 2014, No. 37).

3. Repealer of subsection (a)(5), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(6) and amendment of subsections (b)(5), (c)(4) and (e)(1) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80038. Specific Requirements for and Authorization of the Designated Subjects Supervision and Coordination Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the designated subjects supervision and coordination credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A valid designated subjects teaching credential, other than for part-time service;

(2) Verification by the ESD of three years of full-time teaching experience in the subject named on the designated subjects credential;

(3) Verification by an LEA of completion of six semester units, or 90 clock hours, in a Commission-approved personalized preservice program in supervision and coordination as described in Section 80040.3;

(4) Satisfy the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252(b), unless exempt by statute or regulation;

(5) Submission of an electronic version of the application form as defined in Section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and documents as specified in (a)(2) and (a)(3).

(b) Authorization. The designated subjects supervision and coordination credential authorizes the holder to supervise and coordinate subjects and classes in all types of designated subjects programs.

(c) Period of Validity. The period of validity of the designated subjects supervision and coordination credential shall be determined by the expiration date of the designated subjects teaching credential, but may not exceed five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252 and 44260.6, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(4)-(5) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80046.1. Requirements and Authorization for the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential.

(a) All individuals assigned to teach adapted physical education shall hold an Adapted Physical Education authorization. The requirements for the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential includes:

(1) One of the following:

(A) A preliminary, clear, professional clear, or life California general education teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation including student teaching that authorizes the teaching of physical education in any grades K-12; or

(B) A preliminary, professional clear, Level I, Level II, clear or life special education teaching credential or a preliminary, clear, or life special education services credential with a special class authorization as listed in sections 80047 through 80047.9 provided that the individual has completed a minimum of twelve semester units, or the equivalent quarter units, in physical education content courses with a minimum of three- semester units, or the equivalent quarter units, in both kinesiology and motor development,

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved professional program for the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential, based on the Adapted Physical Education Program Standards (new 01/2013) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, including successful completion of supervised field study in adapted physical education, and

(3) Verification of completion from a Commission-approved program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code Section 44373(c).

(b) Period of Validity. The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization, the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential and the Adapted Physical Education Emphasis Credential remains valid as long as the appropriate prerequisite credential or authorization required in subsection (a)(1)(A) or (B) remains valid.

(c) Current holders of the Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization will, upon renewal, be issued a new credential with the title of Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential.

(d) Authorization. The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization, the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential and the Adapted Physical Education Emphasis Credential authorize the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's progress towards meeting instructional physical education goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to teach students with special needs who are precluded from participation in the activities of the general physical education program or a specially designed physical education program in a special class, from birth through age 22, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults.

(e) Definitions.

(1) “Educational Assessment”: Assessment of students in a comprehensive manner within the authorization of the credential using multiple sources of information and a variety of strategies that directly measure a student's performance to meet goals in areas of grade-level academic curriculum and/or functional goals designed to meet the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) goals and objectives regarding eligibility and services that directly result from the student's disability according to state and federal accountability systems. The assessment process may include both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' educational instruction needs and strengths for the purpose of making accommodations, modifications, and instructional decisions.

(2) “Special Education Support”: Support includes participation in the IEP, IFSP, and/or ITP process including planning and implementation of the student's IEP, IFSP, and/or ITP; providing consultative, collaborative, and coordinating instruction with students, parents, teachers including general education teachers, and other community and school personnel; planning, developing, and implementing instructional program plans relative and within the authorization of the credential. Special Education Support does not include providing speech, language and hearing, orientation and mobility, or audiology services found in Sections 80048.9, 80048.9.1, and 80048.9.2.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44265, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44273, 56363(b)(5) and 56100(f), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 46).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-12-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 50).

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§ 80047.1. Credentials, Certificates, and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Intellectual Disability (Extensive).

Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with extensive support needs related to intellectual disability as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(6) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs

(b) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(c) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(d) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Severely Handicapped

(e) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Mentally Retarded

(f) Restricted Special Education Credential - Trainable Mentally Retarded

(g) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential - Mentally Retarded

(h) Special Secondary Credential - Mentally Retarded

(i) Exceptional Children Credential - Mentally Retarded

(j) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(6); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Editorial correction restoring original text (Register 97, No. 32).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

4. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph, new subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

5. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and subsection (b) and new subsection (i) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

6. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph, new subsection (a) and subsection relettering filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80047.2. Credentials, Certificates, and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with: Emotional Disturbance.

Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with support needs related to “emotional disturbance” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(4) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs

(b) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs

(c) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

(d) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(e) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(f) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Severely Handicapped

(g) Emotional Disturbance Added Authorization in Special Education

(h) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Educational Code. Reference: Sections 44265 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(4); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86, designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 86, No. 52).

2. Amendment filed 11-13-89; operative 12-13-89 (Register 89, No. 46).

3. Editorial correction of Section heading and subsection (a)(1) (Register 95, No. 9).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

6. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (a)(3), new subsections (a)(5)-(6), subsection renumbering and amendment of subsection (c) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

7. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80047.3. Credentials, Certificates, and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with: Multiple Disabilities.

Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with support needs related to “multiple disabilities” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(7) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs

(b) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs

(c) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(d) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Physical and Health Impairments

(e) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(f) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Severely Handicapped

(g) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Mentally Retarded

(h) Restricted Special Education Credential-Trainable Mentally Retarded

(i) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Mentally Retarded

(j) Special Secondary Credential-Mentally Retarded

(k) Exceptional Children Credential-Mentally Retarded

(l) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Physically Handicapped

(m) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Orthopedically Handicapped, including Cerebral Palsied

(n) Restricted Special Education Credential-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(o) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(p) Exceptional Children Credential-Orthopedically Handicapped, including the Cerebral Palsied

(q) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(7); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph, new subsection (c), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and subsection (c) and new subsection (o) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

5. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph, new subsections (a) and (b) and subsection relettering filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80047.4. Credentials, Certificates, and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with: Autism.

Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with support needs related to “autism” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(1) (autistic) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs

(b) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs

(c) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(d) Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing, with Special Class Authorization

(e) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Severely Handicapped

(f) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Communication Handicapped provided the following conditions have been met:

(1) The holder has taught full-time for at least one year prior to September 1, 1991 in a special day class in which the primary disability was autism, and has received a favorable evaluation or recommendation to teach a special day class with the primary disability of autism by the local employing agency.

(2) An individual who has been assigned on the basis of (a)(f)(1) prior to July 1, 2010, shall be authorized to continue in such assignment. Effective July 1, 2010, no new individuals shall qualify under the provisions of (a)(f)(1).

(g) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(h) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Physical and Health Impairments, and Visual Impairments if the individual has completed the autism content found in section 80048.6(b)(8)

(i) Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization in Special Education

(j) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265, 44265.3, 44268 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(1); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 86, No. 52).

2. Amendment filed 11-13-89; operative 12-13-89 (Register 89, No. 46).

3. Editorial correction of Section heading and restoring History Note 2 (Register 95, No. 9).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

5. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (a)(3)-(4), new subsections (a)(4)(B)-(a)(7) and amendment of Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

6. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (a)(5) and new subsection (a)(8) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

7. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80047. Credentials, Certificates, and Authorizations to Provide Instructional Services to Students with Specific Learning Disability or Intellectual Disability (Mild to Moderate).

Holders of the listed credentials, certificates, and authorizations are authorized to teach students with mild to moderate support needs related to “specific learning disability” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(10) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A or “intellectual disability” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(6) of Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A.

(a) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs

(b) Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

(c) Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Certificate, and Added Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education

(d) Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential for the Learning Handicapped

(e) Standard Teaching Credential with the Minor-Mentally Retarded

(f) Restricted Special Education Credential-Educable Mentally Retarded

(g) Limited Specialized Preparation Credential-Mentally Retarded

(h) Special Secondary Credential-Mentally Retarded

(i) Exceptional Children Credential-Mentally Retarded

(j) Holders of the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Language and Academic Development are authorized to teach students who fall within the disability categories in this section with academic communication and language needs in the following areas: language development, school readiness and social skills, and literacy development addressing competencies across the curriculum in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic areas.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44265 and 44343, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(6) and (10); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 12-22-86; designated effective 1-1-87 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 86, No.52).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

3. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph, new subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

4. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and subsection (b) and new subsection (i) filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

5. Amendment of section heading and first paragraph, new subsection (a) and subsection relettering filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80048.3.1. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for Out-of-State Credentialed Teachers.

(a) The following pertains to individuals who have two years of appropriate teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California.

(1) The minimum requirements for the five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential are all of the following, (A) through (F).

(A) Two years of full-time special education teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California.

(B) Satisfactory performance evaluations.

(C) A professional level special education teaching credential from another state or U.S. territory. Individuals with generic special education authorizations as defined in subdivision (c) may apply for the five-year Preliminary credential in Mild to Moderate Support needs, Extensive Support Needs, or Early Childhood Special Education.

(D) Completion of a teacher preparation program in special education taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a state-approved teacher preparation program offered by a local educational agency.

(E) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(F) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(2) The following are the minimum requirements for the clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(F):

(A) Possession of a California English learner authorization issued pursuant to the requirements specified in Education Code § 44253.3.

(B) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487.

(b) The following pertains to individuals who have less than two years of appropriate teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California.

(1) The minimum requirements for the five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential are all of the following, (A) through (D).

(A) A professional level special education teaching credential from another state or U.S. territory. Individuals with generic special education authorizations as defined in subdivision (c) may apply for the five-year Preliminary credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood Special Education before July 1, 2022; or the Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, or Early Childhood Special Education if applied for on or after July 1, 2022.

(B) Completion of a teacher preparation program in special education taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a state-approved teacher preparation program offered by a local educational agency.

(C) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(D) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(2) The following are the minimum requirements for the Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(D):

(A) A five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential issued pursuant to subdivision (b)(1).

(B) Possession of a California English learner authorization issued pursuant to the requirements specified in Education Code § 44253.3.

(C) Completion of an approved Induction Program as specified in § 80048.8.1.

(D) Recommendation from a Commission-approved Induction program as specified in Education Code § 44227(b).

(E) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487.

(c) The following definitions apply to terms used in this section.

(1) Full-Time Teaching Experience: This is defined as teaching a minimum of 4 hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time or combination of teaching with other school employment will be accepted. All experience must be gained in public or regionally-accredited private schools in states or U.S. territories other than California while serving on a valid teaching credential. Experience may be gained in more than one state or U.S. territory other than California. This experience must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources in which the teacher was employed. Experience from outside of the United States will not be considered.

(2) Generic Special Education Authorizations: This is defined as a teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. territory that is not limited to specific Federal Disability Categories.

(3) Satisfactory Performance Evaluations:

(A) The teaching effectiveness areas on the performance evaluations may include, but are not limited to, all of the areas, 1. through 4., below. If these areas are not included in the evaluations, the individual may submit a supplemental letter, on district letterhead, signed by the individual's principal or personnel officer in the district in which the evaluations took place.

1. The use of teaching strategies that motivates all students to engage in the learning process.

2. The ability to establish and maintain high standards for student behavior.

3. A demonstration of deep knowledge of the subject being taught and the use of appropriate instructional strategies that promote student understanding.

4. An ability to plan and implement a sequence of appropriate instructional activities.

(B) Evaluations of the teacher's performance for at least two of the years of teaching experience from a state or U.S. territory other than California must be submitted. If evaluations or a supplemental letter cannot be obtained, the individual will not qualify under section (a).

(C) Evaluation ratings must be satisfactory or better.

(4) Professional Level Special Education Teaching Credential. This is defined as a special education teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. territory that is, at a minimum, comparable to a California five-year preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44253.3, 44265, 44274.2, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 3).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1) and (a)(1)(F), repealer of subsection (a)(1)(G), amendment of subsection (a)(2), repealer of subsection (a)(2)(B), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(2)(B), amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(1)(D), repealer of subsection (b)(1)(E) and amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (b)(2)(E) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.3.2. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for Out-of-Country Credentialed Teachers.

(a) The minimum requirements for the five-year Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential for individuals who complete special education programs outside the United States are:

(1) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or the equivalent as specified in § 80457(c) if completed outside the United States.

(2) Completion of a special education teacher preparation program, including student teaching, determined to be equivalent to a program completed at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States as specified in § 80457(c) and approved by the appropriate agency in the country where the program was completed at one of the following two levels:

(A) Comparable program: This is defined as 24 semester units of special education course work with at least 12 of the 24 semester units, including student teaching, in the specialty area sought; or

(B) Generic program: This is defined as 24 semester units of special education course work, including student teaching, that lacks focus in a specific specialty area. An individual with a generic program may apply for the Preliminary credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, or Early Childhood Special Education before July 1, 2022; or the Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, or Early Childhood Special Education if applied for on or after July 1, 2022.

(3) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(b) The minimum requirements for the five-year Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (a)(1) through (a)(3) are:

(1) Subject-matter competence as specified in Education Code §§ 44280, 44281, 44282, and 44310. Candidates for the specialty area of Early Childhood Special Education are exempt from this subject-matter competence requirement.

(2) Methods of teaching reading course as specified in Education Code § 44259(b)(4) or examination as specified in Education Code § 44283.

(3) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code § 44335, by one of the means described in § 80415.

(4) The study of health education as specified in Education Code § 44259(b)(3)(B)(i).

(5) The study of computer-based technology that includes the uses of technology in educational settings as specified in Education Code § 44275.4(d)(6).

(6) Two semester or three quarter unit non-special education pedagogy course.

(7) Supervised field experience in general education. This requirement may be satisfied by official transcript verifying one semester unit of general education student teaching or a letter verifying 45 clock hours of supervised field experience in a general education classroom.

(8) Completion of the requirements specified in § 80048.8.1.

(9) Recommendation from a Commission-approved clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential program as specified in Education Code § 44227(b).

(10) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227(b), 44252, 44259, 44265, 44275.4, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44283, 44310, 44335, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 3).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)(2)(B), (b), (b)(4) and (b)(8), repealer of subsections (b)(8)(A)-(B) and amendment of subsection (b)(9) filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(3), repealer of subsection (a)(4) and amendment of subsections (b) and (b)(10) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.6. Authorizations for Education Specialist Instruction Credentials and Special Education Added Authorization.

(a) The following definitions apply to authorizations for Education Specialist Instruction Credentials and Special Education Added Authorizations:

(1) “Service across the continuum of program options available”; Pursuant to Education Code Sections 56031, 56360, and 56361, the continuum includes resource rooms or services; special education settings; general education settings; special schools; home/hospital settings; state hospitals; development centers; correctional facilities; non-public, non-sectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366; and alternative and non-traditional instructional public school settings other than classrooms.

(2) “Developmental delay”: Student who needs special education and related services by experiencing a delay in one or more of the following: physical development, cognitive development, communication development, social or emotional development or adaptive development.

(3) “Hard-of-hearing or hearing loss includes unilateral or bilateral, whether fluctuating, conductive, sensorineural, and/or auditory neuropathy”: Hearing impairment or hearing loss, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child's educational performance but that is not included under the definition of deafness but may include problems involving the cochlea, the sensory organ of hearing.

(4) “Educational Assessment”: Assessment of students in a comprehensive manner within the authorization of the teaching credential or added authorization using multiple sources of information and a variety of strategies that directly measure a student's performance to meet goals in areas of grade-level academic curriculum and/or functional goals designed to meet the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program, and/or Individualized Transition Plan goals and objectives regarding eligibility and services that directly result from the student's disability according to state and federal accountability systems. The assessment process may include both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' educational instruction needs and strengths for the purpose of making accommodations, modifications, and instructional decisions.

(5) “Special Education Support”: Support includes participation in the IEP, Individualized Family Service Program, and/or Individualized Transition Plan process including planning and implementation of the student's IEP, Individualized Family Service Program, and/or Individualized Transition Plan; providing consultative, collaborative, and coordinating specially designed instruction with students, parents, teachers, and other community and school personnel; planning, developing, and implementing instructional program plans relative to and within the authorization of the credential or added authorization. Special education support does not include providing language, speech and hearing therapy, orientation and mobility, or audiology services.

(b) The following authorizations are issued by the Commission:

(1) The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairment, and emotional disturbance, in kindergarten, grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

(2) The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of autism, moderate/severe intellectual disabilities, deaf-blind, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities, to students in kindergarten, grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

(3) The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to students with mild to moderate support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and traumatic brain injury; in kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

(4) The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to students with extensive support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, deafblind, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and traumatic brain injury; in kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

(5) The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a disability of deaf or hard-of-hearing, or deafblind, including autism, and services to students with a hearing loss that manifests itself in conjunction with additional disabilities including unilateral or bilateral, whether fluctuating, conductive, sensorineural, and/or auditory neuropathy, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

(A) Holders of Education Specialist Credentials in Deaf and Hard-of Hearing and previously issued credentials authorizing deaf and hard-of-hearing instructional services who were employed prior to July 1, 2010 to provide instructional services in American Sign Language (ASL) to general education students may continue to provide instructional services in the area of ASL. Effective July 1, 2010, no new special education credential holders may qualify using this provision.

(6) The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Visual Impairments authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a disability of visual impairment including blind or deafblind, including autism, to students from birth through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.

(7) Before July 1, 2022, the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, and provide instructional and Special Education Support to students from birth through pre-kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services, to individuals with a primary disability in specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, autism, moderate/severe intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition in services across the continuum of program options available.

(8) For candidates prepared on the basis of the Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential Program Standards in section 80612 and Teaching Performance Expectations in section 80613, or credentials issued pursuant to 80048.3.1 or 80048.3.2, the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education credential authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals; and provide instruction and Special Education Support to students from birth through kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition in services across the continuum of program options available. This authorization shall not be issued prior to July 1, 2022.

(9) Before July 1, 2022, the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals and provide instructional and special Education Support to students from birth through pre-kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and support with a primary disability in specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, autism, moderate/severe intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition, in services across the continuum of program options available.

(10) For candidates prepared on the basis of the Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential Program Standards in section 80612 and Teaching Performance Expectations in 80613, or credentials issued pursuant to 80048.3.1 or 80048.3.2, the Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students' access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals; and provide instruction and Special Education Support to students from birth through kindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities including developmental delay and a disabling medical condition in services across the continuum of program options available. This authorization shall not be issued prior to July 1, 2022.

(11) Individuals enrolled in an education specialist teacher preparation program on or after January 1, 2010 who complete content in autism spectrum disorders are authorized to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of autism as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(1) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels within the specialty area(s) of the education specialist credential held.

(12) An Education Specialist Instruction Credential also authorizes the holder to provide one of the following:

(A) Individuals enrolled in an education specialist teacher preparation program that includes content for teaching English learners as described in Education Code Section 44259.5 on or before December 31, 2013 who remain continuously enrolled, as defined in Education Code Section 44252.1(b)(2), until program completion are authorized to provide instruction to limited-English proficient pupils as specified in Education Code Section 44253.3(a).

(i) The final initial issuance date for a preliminary Education Specialist credential pursuant to this subsection shall be December 31, 2016 for individuals enrolled in traditional, blended or integrated, and university intern programs.

(ii) The final initial issuance date for a preliminary Education Specialist credential pursuant to this subsection shall be December 31, 2017 for individuals enrolled in district intern programs.

(B) Individuals enrolled in an education specialist teacher preparation program that includes content for teaching English learners as described in Education Code Section 44259.5(a) after December 31, 2013 are authorized to provide instruction for English language development as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(a) and specially designed content instruction delivered in English as defined in Education Code Section 44253.2(b) within the specialty area(s) and grade/age level authorization of the Education Specialist credential.

(13) The Education Specialist Bridge Authorization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs authorizes the holder to perform all services authorized by the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs under (b)(1) that are not otherwise authorized by their existing Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist Credential.

(14) The Education Specialist Bridge Authorization: Extensive Support Needs authorizes the holder to perform all services authorized by the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs under (b)(2) that are not otherwise authorized by their existing Moderate/Severe Disabilities Education Specialist Credential.

(15) The Education Specialist Bridge Authorization: Early Childhood Special Education authorizes the holder to perform all services authorized by the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education under (b)(8) that are not otherwise authorized by their existing Early Childhood Special Education Credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 16191, 44252.1, 44253.2(a), 44253.2(b), 44259.5, 44265, 44265.5, 56031, 56360, 56361, 56365 and 56366, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8 (a), (b) and (c) and 300.39(a)(1)(i); and 20 USC 1401(3), (14), (15), (16), (29) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 9-26-97; operative 10-26-97 (Register 97, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(5), new subsection (b)(8) and subsection renumbering filed 8-4-2011; operative 9-3-2011 (Register 2011, No. 31).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2) and (b)(6)-(7), new subsection (b)(10), redesignation and amendment of former subsection (b)(10) as new subsection (b)(10)(A), new subsections (b)(10)(A)(i)-(b)(10)(B) and amendment of Note filed 8-12-2013; operative 10-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 33).

5. Amendment filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80048.7. Added Authorizations in Special Education.

(a) Requirements for the Added Authorization in Special Education include all of the following:

(1) Possession of an internship, preliminary, professional clear, clear, or life special education teaching credential or a services credential with a special class authorization listed in sections 80047 through 80047.9;

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the education specialist specialty area requested, including successful completion of supervised field study;

(3) The applicant submits a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev. 6/19) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet (rev. 5/21) and Professional Fitness Explanation Form (Form OA-EF, rev. 9/13).

(4) The fee as specified in Section 80487(a)(1).

(5) Verification of completion from a Commission-approved program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the authorization sought, as provided in Education Code Sections 44373(c) and 44259(b)(3).

(b) The added authorizations may be issued in the areas of autism spectrum disorders, deafblind, emotional disturbance, orthopedically impaired, other health impaired, and traumatic brain injury.

(c) If an individual holds an authorization to provide instructional services in an added authorization specialty area, the added authorization in special education cannot be issued.

(d) Authorization.

(1) The autism spectrum disorders added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(1) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1).

(2) The deafblind added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of deafblind as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(2) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1).

(3) The emotional disturbance added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of emotional disturbance as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(4) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1).

(4) The orthopedic impairment added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of orthopedic impairment as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(8) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1).

(5) The other health impairment added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of other health impairment as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(9) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1).

(6) The traumatic brain injury added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of traumatic brain injury as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(12) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1).

(e) Period of Validity. The Added Authorization in Special Education shall remain valid as long as the appropriate prerequisite credential required in subsection (a)(1) remains valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(e), 44253, 44265 and 44373, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. Part 300.8; and 20 U.S.C. 1401(3) and 1401(30).

History

1. New section filed 7-3-2009; operative 7-3-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 27).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(3), (b) and (d)(2) filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80048.8. Specific Requirements for the Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) The minimum requirements for the five-year preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential includes (1) through (10):

(1) a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

(2) the completion of a Commission-approved preliminary Education Specialist program of professional preparation, as appropriate to the specialty area(s) sought; as provided in Education Code Section 44373(c).

(3) subject-matter knowledge by one of the following:

(A) passage of examination(s) as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 as appropriate for the multiple subject credential, or for the single subject credential or

(B) by completion of a subject matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310 as appropriate for the multiple subject credential, or for the single subject credential.

(C) Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a commission-approved program of professional preparation.

(D) Successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with either a major in one of the subject areas in which the commission credentials candidates or a liberal studies or other major that includes coursework in the content areas pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 44282.

(E) Demonstration that the candidate, through a combination of the methods described in clauses (A), (B), and (C) in whole or in part, has met or exceeded each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44265.

(F) holders of a California clear, professional clear, preliminary, Level I, or life teaching credential requiring a baccalaureate or higher degree, verification of subject-matter competence, and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching, are exempt from the subject matter knowledge requirement.

(G) candidates for the education specialist credential in Early Childhood Special Education are exempt from the subject matter knowledge requirement.

(4) demonstration of the study of alternative methods of developing English language skills, including the study of reading, as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4) and passage of the reading instruction competence assessment as provided in Education Code Section 44283;

(5) knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code Section 44335;

(6) completion of the study of health education, as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(3)(B)(i);

(7) completion of the study of computer based technology, including the uses of technology in educational settings, as described in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(C);

(8) completion of the study of English learners as described in Education Code Section 44259.5(c)

(9) The preliminary Education Specialist preparation program must develop a Transition Plan for each candidate prior to the completion of the preliminary program that will assist the developers of the Individual Learning Plan (ILP); and

(10) Education Specialist Teaching Credential candidates who enroll in a Commission-approved program of professional preparation based on the Program Standards in section 80612 and the credential specific Teaching Performance Expectations in section 80613, on or after January 1, 2022 shall be required to pass a Commission-approved education specialist teaching performance assessment in the specialty area to be authorized by their Education Specialist Teaching Credential prior to issuance of the preliminary credential.

(b) Period of Validity.

(1) A preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential issued on the basis of the completion of the requirements in subsection (a) is valid for five years.

(c) Definition.

(1) “Transition Plan”: The preliminary education specialist preparation program will develop a Transition Plan for each candidate prior to the completion of the preliminary program that will assist the developers of the ILP defined in Section 80048.8.1(e)(1). The Plan includes the individual's strengths and areas of need that can be addressed in the clear credential preparation program. The Plan facilitates the individual's transition from initial teacher preparation to a clear education specialist credential preparation program by building upon and providing opportunities for demonstration and application of the pedagogical knowledge and skills acquired in the preliminary credential preparation program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227(a), 44251, 44252, 44259, 44259.5, 44265, 44274.2, 44280, 44281, 44283, 44310, 44335 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(4)(A)-(C) and amendment of Note filed 12-19-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 52).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(10) and (c)(1) filed 3-7-2019; operative 3-7-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 10).

4. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain Reading Instruction Competence Assessment requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(4)(A)-(B), new subsections (a)(4)(C)-(D), subsection relettering, amendment of subsections (a)(7) and (a)(9)-(10) and new subsection (a)(11) filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

6. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (a)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.9.1. Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential: Orientation and Mobility.

(a) The minimum requirements for the clear Clinical or Rehabilitative Orientation and Mobility Services Credential include (1) through (3).

(1) Bachelor's degree and either a master's or higher degree or at least one year of applicable graduate-level course work which may or may not have resulted in an advanced degree in orientation and mobility or a closely related subject as determined by the Commission;

(2) Completion of one of the following:

(A) a specialized and professional preparation program in Orientation and Mobility taken in California and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation; or

(B) a professional preparation program in orientation and mobility services, including successful completion of a supervised field work, or the equivalent, taken outside California that is comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed;

(3) One of the following:

(A) an individual who completes his or her professional preparation program in California as described in (a)(2)(A) must receive a recommendation from a California regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a preliminary Orientation and Mobility Services program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation, as provided in Education Code Section 44373(c); or

(B) an individual who completes his or her professional preparation program outside of California as described in (a)(2)(B), may apply directly to the Commission for the preliminary Orientation and Mobility Services Credential; and

(b) A Clear Orientation and Mobility Services Credential issued on the basis of the completion of the requirements in subsection (a) shall be issued initially for five years.

(c) The Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential: Orientation and Mobility authorizes the holder to provide services to students who are blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind individuals with age-appropriate, hands-on experiences and to allow them to learn how to navigate their natural travel settings including home, school and community, become independent travelers and assist in the development of a conceptual understanding of the environment to students from birth through age 22.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44251, 44252, 44268 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

2. Repealer of subsections (a)(3) and (a)(5) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.9.2. Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential: Audiology.

(a) All of the following for the clear credential:

(1) Master's or higher degree in audiology or a closely related subject as determined by the Commission;

(2) Completion of one of the following:

(A) a specialized and professional preparation program in audiology taken in California and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation; or

(B) a professional preparation program in audiology services, including successful completion of a supervised field work or the equivalent, taken outside California that is comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed; or

(C) a valid Audiology License issued by the State of California;

(3) One of the following:

(A) an individual who completes his or her professional preparation program in California as described in (a)(2)(A) must receive a recommendation from a California regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a clear Audiology Services program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation, as provided in Education Code section 44373(c); or

(B) an individual who completes his or her professional preparation program outside of California as described in (a)(2)(B) or holds the license as found in (a)(2)(C), may apply directly to the Commission for the preliminary Audiology Services Credential; and

(b) A Clear Audiology Services Credential issued on the basis of the completion of the requirements in subsection (c) shall be issued initially for five years.

(c) The Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential: Audiology authorizes the holder to conduct audiologic assessments, provide instruction and management of individual and classroom amplification and assistive listening devices, central auditory processing testing, and related special education services to individuals with a primary or secondary disability of deaf or hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and a hearing loss that manifests itself in conjunction with additional disabilities including unilateral or bilateral, whether fluctuating, conductive, sensorineural, and/or auditory neuropathy, to students from birth through age 22 in services across the continuum of program options available.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44251, 44252, 44268 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-27-2010; operative 6-26-2010 (Register 2010, No. 22).

2. Repealer of subsections (a)(3) and (a)(5) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.9.4. Special Class Authorization.

(a) The minimum requirements for the Special Class Authorization include the following:

(1) A valid preliminary, professional clear, clear, or life Clinical or Rehabilitative Services or Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech, and Hearing, Special Secondary Credential in Correction of Speech Defects, Exceptional Children Credential in Speech Correction and Lip Reading, Standard Teaching Credential with Minor in Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Standard Restricted Special Education in Speech and Hearing Therapy, and Standard Limited Specialized Preparation-Speech and Hearing Handicapped;

(2) One of the following:

(A) a Commission-approved Special Class Authorization program of professional preparation, based on the Education Specialist Teaching and Other Related Services Credentials Program Standards (rev. 3/11) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, as provided in Education Code Section 44373(c) or;

(B) a professional preparation program in Special Class Authorization or equivalent content, including successful completion of a supervised field work, or the equivalent, taken outside California that is comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed;

(3) For the individual prepared in California, subject-matter knowledge by either one of the following:

(A) passage of examination(s) as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 as appropriate for the multiple subject credential, or for the single subject credential in the areas of art, English, foreign language, mathematics including foundational-level mathematics, music, social science, or science including foundational-level general science and specialized science; or

(B) completion of a subject matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310 for the single subject credential in the areas of art, English, foreign language, mathematics including foundational-level mathematics, music, social science, or science including foundational-level general science and specialized science; or

(C) holders of a California preliminary, clear, professional clear, or life teaching credential requiring a baccalaureate or higher degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching, are exempt from the subject matter knowledge requirement.

(4) For individuals prepared in California, the study of alternative methods of developing English language skills, including the study of reading, as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4) and passage of the reading instruction competence assessment as provided in Education Code Section 44283;

(5) The study of English learners as described in Education Code Section 44259.5(c);

(b) An individual who completes the requirements for the Special Class Authorization may apply as listed below:

(1) For a California-prepared teacher, verification from a Commission-approved program sponsor with a Special Class Authorization program; or

(2) the out-of-state prepared candidate may apply directly to the Commission.

(c) Period of Validity. The Special Class Authorization shall remain valid as long as the prerequisite credential required in (a)(1) remains valid.

(d) Authorization. The Special Class Authorization authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to teach students with disabilities in which the primary disability is “speech or language impairment” as defined in subsection 300.8(c)(11) of Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart A, as amended on October 30, 2007, to students from birth through age 22 in services across the continuum of program options available found in Section 80048.6(a)(1).

(e) Definitions.

(1) “Educational Assessment”: Assessment of students in a comprehensive manner within the authorization of the added authorization using multiple sources of information and a variety of strategies that directly measure a student's performance to meet goals in areas of grade-level academic curriculum and/or functional goals designed to meet the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) goals and objectives regarding eligibility and services that directly result from the student's disability according to state and federal accountability systems. The assessment process may include both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' educational instruction needs and strengths for the purpose of making accommodations, modifications, and instructional decisions.

(2) “Special Education Support”: Support includes participation in the IEP, IFSP, and/or ITP process including planning and implementation of the student's IEP, Individualized Family Service Program, and/or Individualized Transition Plan; providing consultative, collaborative, and coordinating instruction with students, parents, teachers, and other community and school personnel; planning, developing, and implementing instructional program plans relative and within the authorization of the credential or added authorization. Special Education Support does not include providing speech, language and hearing, orientation and mobility, or audiology services.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44251, 44252, 44259, 44273, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44283, 56301, 56320, 56322, 56333 and 56341, Education Code; 34 C.F.R. 300.8(c)(1) and (11); and 20 USC 1401(3) and (30).

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

2. Repealer of subsection (a)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.9. Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing.

(a) The minimum requirements for the preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential include (1) through (3).

(1) Hold or has been recommended for a master's degree or higher in speech-language pathology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The master's degree program must be accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Council on Academic Accreditation;

(2) Completion of one of the following:

(A) a Commission-approved specialized and professional preparation program in speech-language pathology in Language, Speech and Hearing based on the Education Specialist Teaching and Other Related Services Credentials Program Standards (rev. 3/11) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, as provided in Education Code section 44373(c); or

(B) a professional preparation program in speech-language pathology services including successful completion of a supervised field work, or the equivalent, in a program taken outside California that is comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed;

(3) One of the following:

(A) an individual who completes his or her professional preparation program in California as described in (a)(2)(A) must receive a recommendation from a California regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation, as provided in Education Code section 44373(c); or

(B) an individual who completes his or her professional preparation program outside of California accredited as described in (a)(2)(B), may apply directly to the Commission for the preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential;

(b) A Preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing issued on the basis of the completion of all the requirements in subsection (a) shall be issued initially for two years.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing shall include (1) through (3):

(1) Passing score on the Educational Testing Services Praxis II Speech-Language Pathology Test;

(2) Completion of a 36-week, full-time, mentored clinical experience or equivalent supervised practicum, and

(3) The holder of a preliminary credential who has completed the requirements for the clear credential may apply directly to the Commission for a clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech, and Hearing;

(d) An individual who completes the requirements for the preliminary and clear credential may apply as listed below:

(1) for a California-prepared teacher, a recommendation for the clear credential by a Commission-approved program sponsor with a Speech-Language Pathology Services program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation; or

(2) the out-of-state prepared candidate may apply directly to the Commission.

(e) A Clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing issued on the basis of the completion of all the requirements in subsection (c) shall be issued initially for five years.

(f) A preliminary or clear Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing authorizes the holder to conduct Language, Speech, and Hearing Assessments and provide Educational Services, provide specific learning disability area services related to speech and language, and special education services to individuals with language and speech impairments across the special education disability areas, to students from birth through age 22 in services across the continuum of program options available found in Section 80048.9.3.

(g) Definitions.

(1) “Language, Speech, and Hearing Assessments”: Assessments includes procedures, techniques, and instrumentation, both formal and informal, used to assess the speech and language status of children and the implications of speech/language disorders in a school or educational setting. The assessment includes the screening, evaluation, and interpretation of test results and referrals for further evaluation for treatment.

(2) “Educational Services”: Educational Services include the development of speech and language goals and objectives and the delivery of speech and language services as determined by an Individual Education Program (IEP), Individual Family Service Program (IFSP), and/or Individual Transition Plan (ITP) developed by the educational team that directly result from the student's speech and language disability. The goals and objectives are driven by the specific speech and language disorder needs of the student in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Educational services include the use of information and strategies that measure student progress on goals, effectiveness of accommodations/modifications, and the need for any changes in speech and language support and services. Consultation, collaboration, and speech/language academic support with teachers in the student's speech and language-based academic success is included.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44251, 44252, 44265.3, 44273, 56301, 56320, 56322, 56333 and 56341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-20-2011; operative 7-20-2011 (Register 2011, No. 25).

2. Repealer of subsection (a)(3), subsection renumbering and repealer of subsection (a)(5) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80048.10. Education Specialist Bridge Authorization.

An individual who possesses a preliminary or clear Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential, a preliminary or clear Moderate/Severe Education Specialist credential, a preliminary or clear Early Childhood Education Specialist credential, or their equivalent, may, at their sole discretion, apply for an Education Specialist Bridge Authorization. This authorization shall not be issued prior to July 1, 2022.

(a) The requirements for an Education Specialist Bridge Authorization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs include both of the following:

(1) Possession of either a preliminary or clear Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential, or their equivalent, and

(2) Completion of the additional content identified in the Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Performance Expectations that represent the content not covered during the credential holder's initial preparation as outlined in (f)(1). Additional content may be verified by one or more of the following options:

(A) Completion of coursework through a Commission-approved preliminary special education program sponsor.

(B) Completion of professional development courses.

(C) Confirmation of prior knowledge and experience via observational data, a portfolio submission, video demonstration, a performance assessment, or another means to show demonstrated competence approved by a Local Education Agency.

(b) The requirements for an Education Specialist Bridge Authorization: Extensive Support Needs include both of the following:

(1) Possession of either a preliminary or clear Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Credential, or their equivalent, and

(2) Completion of the additional content identified in the Extensive Support Needs Teaching Performance Expectations that represent the content not covered during the credential holder's initial preparation as outlined in (f)(2). Additional content may be verified by one or more of the following options:

(A) Completion of coursework through a Commission-approved preliminary special education program sponsor.

(B) Completion of professional development courses.

(C) Confirmation of prior knowledge and experience via observational data, a portfolio submission, video demonstration, a performance assessment, or another means to show demonstrated competence approved by a Local Education Agency.

(c) The requirements for a Bridge Authorization: Early Childhood Education Specialist include both of the following:

(1) Possession of either a preliminary or clear Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential, or their equivalent, and

(2) Completion of the additional content identified in the Early Childhood Education Specialist Teaching Performance Expectations that represent the content not covered during the credential holder's initial preparation as outlined in (f)(3). Additional content may be verified by one or more of the following options:

(A) Completion of coursework through a Commission-approved preliminary special education program sponsor.

(B) Completion of professional development courses.

(C) Confirmation of prior knowledge and experience via observational data, a portfolio submission, video demonstration, a performance assessment, or another means to show demonstrated competence approved by a Local Education Agency.

(d) Completion of the additional content for the Bridge Authorization may be verified by the following:

(1) Completion of coursework aligned with the identified Teaching Performance Expectations that represent the additional content not covered during the credential holder's initial preparation may be verified by an approved preliminary education specialist preparation program.

(2) Completion of a course of professional development aligned with the identified Teaching Performance Expectations that represent the additional content not covered during the credential holder's initial preparation may be verified by an approved preliminary education specialist preparation program, an employing local educational agency, a Special Education Local Planning Area, or state educational agencies that adopt an appropriate curriculum for this purpose.

(3) Demonstration of prior knowledge and experience aligned with the identified Teaching Performance Expectations that represent the additional content not covered during the credential holder's initial preparation may be verified by an employing local educational agency.

(e) The following shall be required when applying for a Bridge Authorization:

(1) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the processing fee as specified in § 80487(a)(1).

(2) Verification that the applicant has completed the additional content identified by the Teaching Performance Expectations specific to their credential. This may be submitted by the verifying entity or the applicant. If submitted by the applicant, the verification must be an original document signed by a representative of the verifying entity.

(f) Period of Validity. The Bridge Authorization shall remain valid as long as the appropriate prerequisite credentials required in (a)(1) or (b)(1) remain valid.

(g) All references to Teaching Performance Expectations in this section are based on section 80613.

(1) To complete the requirements of paragraph (a)(2), educators must complete the content addressed in the following provisions of section 80613: (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C), (a)(2)(K), (a)(3)(C), (a)(4)(E), (a)(5)(B), and (a)(6)(F).

(2) To complete the requirements of paragraph (b)(2), educators must complete the content addressed in the following provisions of section 80613: (b)(2)(F), (b)(2)(G), (b)(2)(N), (b)(3)(E), (b)(4)(F), (b)(5)(C), and (b)(6)(G).

(3) To complete the requirements of paragraph (c)(2), educators must complete the content addressed in the following provisions of section 80613: (c)(2)(E), (c)(3)(A), (c)(4)(B), (c)(4)(C), (c)(6)(D), (c)(6)(F), (c)(6)(H).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80049. Specific Requirements for the Clear Services Credential with a Specialization in Pupil Personnel Services.

(a) A Services Credential with a Specialization in Pupil Personnel Services may be issued in the following areas: School Counseling, School Social Work, School Psychology, and School Child Welfare and Attendance on the basis of the completion of all requirements in subsections (b) or (c). Individuals seeking the School Child Welfare and Attendance area must also hold or be issued concurrently an authorization in School Counseling, School Social Work, or School Psychology.

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program in California shall include (1) through (3):

(1) a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

(2) the completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the requested pupil personnel services area of specialization, including successful completion of a supervised field practice appropriate to the specialization area, in a school setting in direct contact with pupils; and

(3) the recommendation from a regionally accredited institution of higher education that has a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the clear credential sought.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential for applicants who complete a professional preparation program outside California shall include (1) and (2) below. Applicants may apply directly to the Commission for the clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential under this section:

(1) a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and

(2) the completion of a post baccalaureate professional preparation program comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the requested pupil personnel services area of specialization, including successful completion of a supervised field practice appropriate to the specialization area, in a school setting in direct contact with pupils, but taken outside California. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the course work was completed;

(A) The professional preparation program of study for the school counseling specialization area must include a minimum of 30 semester units, or the equivalent in quarter units, of post baccalaureate study;

(B) The professional preparation program of study for the school social work specialization area must include a minimum of 45 semester units, or the equivalent in quarter units, of post baccalaureate study;

(C) The professional preparation program of study for the school psychologist specialization area must include a minimum of 60 semester, units, or the equivalent in quarter units, of post baccalaureate study;

(D) The professional preparation program of study for the added school child welfare and attendance specialization area must include a minimum of 9 semester units, or the equivalent in quarter units of post baccalaureate study.

(d) The clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizes the services specified in Section 80049.1.

(e) The clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements shall be dated per Title 5 Section 80553.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 12-10-98; operative 1-9-99 (Register 98, No. 50).

2. New section filed 10-27-99; operative 11-26-99 (Register 99, No. 44).

3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

4. Amendment of subsections (b) and (b)(2), repealer of subsection (b)(3), subsection renumbering, amendment of subsections (c)-(c)(1), repealer of subsection (c)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80050. Specific Requirements for the Preliminary and the Professional Clear School Nurse Services Credential, Including Requirements for the Special Teaching Authorization in Health.

(a) The minimum requirements for the preliminary School Nurse Services Credential shall include all of the following:

(1) a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; and

(2) a valid California license as a registered nurse.

(b) The minimum requirements for the professional clear School Nurse Services Credential shall include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a California Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential;

(2) a valid California license as a registered nurse;

(3) Two years or the equivalent of successful service as a school nurse; and

(4) The completion of a professional preparation program for the School Nurse Services Credential accredited by the Committee on Accreditation, including successful completion of supervised field experiences, and the recommendation of the candidate for the School Nurse Services Credential by the college or university where the program was completed.

(c) The minimum requirements for the Special Teaching Authorization in Health, which may be added to an existing credential or taken in conjunction with the requirements specified in (b) above, include all of the following:

(1) Possession of a valid professional clear (previously titled “clear”) California credential that authorizes service as a school nurse or completion of the requirements specified in (b) above;

(2) a valid California license as a registered nurse; and

(3) The completion of a professional preparation program for the Special Teaching Authorization in Health accredited by the Committee on Accreditation, including successful completion of at least six post-baccalaureate semester units (or nine quarter units) of coursework and at least fifteen clock hours of observation and forty-five clock hours of student teaching specifically designed to prepare nurses to teach health, and the recommendation of the college or university where the program was completed.

(d) Authorizations:

(1) The School Nurse Services Credential authorizes the holder to perform the services as specified in Education Code section 49426.

(2) The Special Teaching Authorization in Health authorizes the holder to teach classes in health in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, inclusive and classes organized primarily for adults as specified in Education Code 44267.5(d).

(e) The period of validity is as follows:

(1) The Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential shall be issued for five years.

(2) The Professional Clear School Nurse Services Credential shall be valid for the length of time specified in Title 5 Section 80553.

(3) The Special Teaching Authorization in Health shall be valid as long as the prerequisite credential authorizing school nurse services is valid.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44252, Education Code. Reference: Section 44267.5, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-25-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 30).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-20-99; operative 1-19-2000 (Register 99, No. 52).

3. Amendment of subsection (c)(2), repealer of subsection (c)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80053. Services Credential Authorizing Service as a Teacher Librarian.

(a) The minimum requirements for the clear Library Teacher Librarian Services Credential shall include all of the following:

(1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

(2) a valid basic California teaching credential as defined in Education Code section 44203(e) and an English learner authorization;

(3) completion of one of the following:

(A) a Commission-approved Teacher Librarian Services Credential program based on the Teacher Librarian Services Credential and Special Class Authorization in Information and Digital Literacy Program Standards (rev. 2011) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference; or

(B) a professional preparation program in teacher librarian services including successful completion of a supervised field work, or the equivalent, in a program taken outside California of at least 30 graduate semester units, that is comparable to a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation. The program must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and approved by the appropriate state agency where the coursework was completed; or

(C) National Board Certification in Library Media for Early Childhood through Young Adult from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

(4) submission of an application form as defined in Section 80001; and the fee for issuance as specified in Section 80487; and

(5) recommendation from a Commission-approved Teacher Librarian Services program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b).

(b) Authorization. The Teacher Librarian Services Credential authorizes the holder to instruct students in accessing, evaluating, using and integrating information and resources in the library program; to plan and coordinate school library programs with the instructional programs of a school district through collaboration with teachers; to select materials for school and district libraries; to develop programs for and deliver staff development for school library services; to coordinate or supervise library programs at the school, district or county level; to plan and conduct a course of instruction for those pupils who assist in the operation of school libraries; to supervise classified personnel assigned school library duties; and to develop procedures for and management of the school and district libraries.

(1) Holders of valid California teaching credentials based upon a baccalaureate degree who do not hold a credential authorizing services as a teacher librarian may serve as teacher librarians in public schools, provided that they are trained in their duties by a credentialed school teacher librarian and supervised by an individual holding certification authorizing such supervision. Teachers employed to provide library services under this provision must, during the first year of service, either apply for the Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit and pursue enrollment in a Commission-approved regional or distance-learning teacher librarian services credential program, or submit to the county office of education a description of the factors that made it impossible to enroll in such a program. All teachers must obtain the Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit before the end of the second year of service under this provision.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude local governing boards from employing non-credentialed individuals to assist in the provision of library services, provided that the employment of non-credentialed personnel is not intended to supersede the requirement to include holders of the Teacher Librarian Services Credential or other credential authorizing library service pursuant to Education Code section 44868 in the coordination and implementation of public school library programs. Services provided by non-credentialed personnel shall not include those activities requiring possession of a valid Teacher Librarian Services Credential, as specified in Subsection (b) of this section.

(c) Term.

The Teacher Librarian Services Credential shall be issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements and shall be dated per Title 5, section 80493(b).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44203(e), 44227(b), 44252, 44269, 44373(c), 44399 and 44868, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 7-25-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 30).

2. Amendment filed 6-14-90; operative 7-14-90 (Register 90, No. 33).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(3) and (c) and amendment of Note filed 12-10-98; operative 1-9-99 (Register 98, No. 50).

4. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2), and amendment of subsection (c) and Note filed 3-7-2000; operative 4-6-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10).

5. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 1-17-2013; operative 1-17-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 3).

6. Repealer of subsection (a)(4), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(4) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80054.1. Services Credential with a Specialization in Administrative Services; Requirements for Candidates Prepared Outside California.

(a) The minimum requirements for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential for individuals with five years of full-time teaching experience earned in another state are (1) through (6):

(1) A baccalaureate degree or a higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university;

(2) Completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally-accredited college or university located in another state or approved by another state and completed through a local educational agency;

(3) Possession of a professional-level teaching credential issued by another state as defined in section 80413.3(c)(5) for a general education credential or section 80048.3.1(c)(5) for a special education credential;

(4) Verification of five years of successful, full-time experience teaching at a public school or private school of equivalent status located in another state;

(5) Completion of an administrator preparation program at a regionally-accredited college or university located in another state and possession of or eligibility for an administrative services credential in another state;

(6) Submission of an application form as defined in section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442; and

(7) A preliminary Administrative Services Credential issued on the basis of completion of requirements (a)(1) through (a)(6) shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493(a).

(b) The minimum requirements for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential for individuals with less than five years of full-time teaching experience earned in another state are (1) through (5):

(1) One of the following:

(A) A valid clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree or a higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university and a program or professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent; or

(B) A valid clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects as specified, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree or a higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university; or

(C) A valid clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree or a higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent;

(2) Verification of one of the following:

(A) Five years of successful, full-time experience teaching at a public school or private school of equivalent status located in California and/or another state;

(B) Five years of successful, full-time experience in the fields of pupil personnel, school nurse, teacher librarian, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services at a public school or private school of equivalent status located in California and/or another state;

(C) A combination of (A) and (B) equal to five years.

(3) Completion of an administrator preparation program at a regionally-accredited college or university located in another state and possession of or eligibility for an administrative services credential in another state;

(4) Submission of an application form as defined in section 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487;

(5) Verification of an offer of employment in a full- or part-time administrative position from an employing agency as defined in section 80054(g)(1).

(6) An individual who satisfies requirements (b)(1) through (b)(4), but does not have an offer of employment as specified in (b)(5), shall apply for a Certificate of Eligibility which verifies completion of all requirements for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential and allows the holder to seek employment.

(7) A preliminary Administrative Services Credential issued on the basis of completion of requirements (b)(1) through (b)(5) shall be dated as follows:

(A) If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (b)(1) is valid for five years or less from the issuance date of the preliminary Administrative Services Credential, the preliminary credential shall be valid from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire on the expiration date of the prerequisite credential as established in section 80493.

(B) If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (b)(1) is valid for more than five years from the issuance date of the preliminary Administrative Services Credential, the preliminary credential shall be valid for five years from the issuance date establish in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493.

(c) The minimum requirements for the clear Administrative Services Credential for individuals who qualify on the basis of subsection (a) or (b) are:

(1) Possession of a valid preliminary administrative services credential;

(2) For individuals who qualify via subsection (b), possession of a valid teaching or services credential as specified in (b)(1);

(3) Verification of two years of successful, full-time administrative experience with an employing agency as defined in section 80054(g)(1) earned while holding the preliminary administrative services credential;

(4) Completion of one of the options provided in subsection (d)(3)(A), (d)(3)(B), or (d)(3)(C) of section 80054;

(5) Submission of an application form as defined in section 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487; and

(6) For an individual who completes a program as specified in subsection (d)(3)(A) or (d)(3)(B) of section 80054, verification of completion from a Commission-approved program as specified in Education Code section 44227(b) and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code section 44373(c). An individual who passes the assessment specified in subsection (d)(3)(C) of section 80054 may apply directly to the Commission.

(7) A clear Administrative Services Credential issued on the basis of completion of requirements (c)(1) through (c)(5) shall be dated as follows:

(A) For an individual who qualified for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential on the basis of completion of the requirements specified in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(6), the clear credential shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493(a).

(B) For an individual who qualified for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential on the basis of completion of the requirement specified in subsections (b)(1) through (b)(5), the clear credential shall be dated as follows:

1. If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (b)(1) is valid for five years or less from the issuance date of the clear Administrative Services Credential, the clear credential shall be valid from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire on the expiration date of the prerequisite credential as established in section 80493(b).

2. If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (b)(1) is valid for more than five years from the issuance date of the clear Administrative Services Credential, the clear credential shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493(b).

(d) The minimum requirements for the clear Administrative Services Credential for individuals with out-of-state teaching and administrative experience are:

(1) A baccalaureate degree or a higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university;

(2) Completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally-accredited college or university located in another state or approved by another state and completed through a local educational agency;

(3) Possession of a professional-level teaching credential issued by another state as defined in section 80413.3(c)(5) for a general education credential or section 80048.3.1(c)(5) for a special education credential;

(4) Verification of five years of successful, full-time experience teaching at a public school or private school of equivalent status located in another state:

(5) Completion of an administrator preparation program at a regionally-accredited college or university located in another state and possession of an administrative services credential in another state;

(6) Verification of three years of successful, full-time experience in an administrative position at a public or regionally-accredited private school located in another state or successfully completed an individual program of professional development that included intensive mentoring, assistance, and support as certified by the employing school district;

(7) Performance evaluations from the last two years of the verified out-of-state administrative experience;

(8) Submission of an application form as defined in section 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442; and

(9) A clear Administrative Services Credential issued on the basis of completion of the requirements (d)(1) through (d)(8) shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493(a).

(e) An Administrative Services Credential issued pursuant to this section authorizes the services specified in section 80054.5.

(f) The following definitions apply to the terms used in this section:

(1) ‘Full-time teaching or services experience’ shall mean a minimum of four hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time employment will be accepted. Up to two years of successful, full-time experience in an administrative position at a public or regionally-accredited private school located in another state as defined in (f)(2) may be combined with teaching experience to satisfy (a)(4) or (d)(4), or may be combined with teaching experience and/or experience in one or more of the services fields specified in (b)(2)(B) to satisfy (b)(2). Administrative experience accepted to satisfy the teaching experience requirement in (a)(4) or (d)(4) shall be excluded from the administrative experience requirement in (d)(6). Experience earned outside California must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources by which the individual was employed. Experience from outside the United States will not be considered.

(2) ‘Full-time administrative experience’ as used in (d) shall mean serving as an administrator a minimum of four hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time or combination of administrative service with other school employment will be accepted. Experience earned outside California must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources by which the individual was employed. Experience from outside the United States will not be considered.

(3) The term ‘state’ as used in this section means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(4) Performance evaluations:

(A) The effectiveness areas on the performance evaluations must include, but are not limited to, all of the areas, 1. through 4., below. If these areas are not included in the evaluations, the individual may submit a supplemental letter on the employer's letterhead and signed by the superintendent or his/her designee.

1. Demonstration of leadership skills;

2. Verification of leadership in program implementation and instructional practices;

3. Implementation of effective procedures for smooth operations of the school; and

4. Evidence of self-motivation, continuous professional development, and the updating of skills in administration.

(B) Performance evaluation ratings must be satisfactory or better.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227(b), 44252(b), 44270, 44270.1, 44270.3, 44270.4, 44270.5, 44372, 44373, 47605, 56365 and 56366, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-20-2015; operative 10-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 30).

2. Amendment of subsections (d)(5) and (f)(1) filed 8-8-2019; operative 8-8-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 32).

3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(6), repealer of subsection (a)(7)-(8), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(7) and subsections (b) and (b)(4)-(5), repealer of subsections (b)(6)-(7), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(6)-(7) and subsections (c)(5), (c)(7)(A)-(B) and (d)(8), repealer of subsections (d)(9)-(10), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (d)(9) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80054. Services Credential with a Specialization in Administrative Services; Requirements for California-Prepared Candidates.

(a) The minimum requirements for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential include (1) through (6).

(1) One of the following:

(A) a valid clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent; or

(B) a valid clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree; or

(C) a valid clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent;

(2) Completion of one of the following:

(A) a specialized and professional preliminary preparation program in administrative services based on the Administrative Services Credential Program Standards (rev. 7/2018) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference taken in California and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation; or

(B) intern program in administrative services based on the Administrative Services Credential Program Standards (rev. 7/2018) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation; or

(C) Successfully pass an examination adopted by the commission that is aligned to the Administrative Services Credential Program Standards (rev. 7/2018) identified in subsections (A) and (B).

(3) Verification of one of the following as defined in (g)(2)(A):

(A) five years of successful, full-time teaching experience at a public school or private school of equivalent status located in California and/or another state;

(B) five years of successful, full-time experience in the fields of pupil personnel, school nurse, teacher librarian, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services at a public school or private school of equivalent status located in California and/or another state; or

(C) a combination of (A) and (B) equal to five years;

(4) For an individual who completes a program as specified in subsection (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B), verification of completion from a Commission-approved program as specified in section 44227(b) and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code section 44373(c). An individual who passes an examination as specified in subsection (a)(2)(C) may submit an application directly to the Commission;

(5) Submission of an application form as defined in section 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487; and

(6) Verification of an offer of employment in a full- or part-time administrative position in an employing agency as defined in subsection (g)(1).

(7) An individual who has completed requirements (1) through (5) but does not have an offer of employment as specified in (6) shall apply for a Certificate of Eligibility which verifies completion of all requirements for the preliminary Administrative Services Credential and allows the holder to seek employment.

(b) A Preliminary Administrative Services Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all the requirements in subsection (a) shall be dated as follows:

(1) If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (a)(1) is valid for five years or less from the issuance date of the preliminary Administrative Services Credential, the preliminary credential shall be valid from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire on the expiration date of the basic teaching credential as established in section 80493(b).

(2) If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (a)(1) is valid for more than five years from the issuance date of the preliminary Administrative Services Credential, the preliminary credential shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493(b).

(c) A preliminary Administrative Services Credential authorizes the services specified in section 80054.5.

(d) The minimum requirements for the clear Administrative Services Credential shall include (1) through (6):

(1) Possession of a valid preliminary administrative services credential;

(2) Possession of a valid teaching or services credential as specified in (a)(1);

(3) Verification of two years of successful experience in a full-time administrative position as defined in subsection (g)(2)(B) with an employing agency as defined in subsection (g)(1) while holding the preliminary administrative services credential;

(4) Completion of one of the following:

(A) a clear induction program of based on the Administrative Services Credential Program Standards (rev. 7/2018) available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference accredited by the Committee on Accreditation provided in Education Code section 44373(c) designed in cooperation with the employing agency and the Commission-approved preparation program; or

(B) demonstrate mastery of Commission-accredited fieldwork performance standards for the clear administrative services credential pursuant to Education Code section 44270.5(b)(2); or

(C) pass a national administrator performance assessment adopted by the Commission;

(5) For an individual who completes the program specified in (d)(4)(A) or demonstrates mastery as specified in (d)(4)(B), verification of completion from a Commission-approved program as specified in section 44227(b) and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation as provided in Education Code section 44373(c). An individual who passes an assessment as specified in subsection (d)(4)(C) may submit an application directly to the Commission; and

(6) Submission of an application form as defined in section 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in section 80487.

(e) A clear Administrative Services Credential issued on the basis of the completion of all requirements in subsection (d) shall be dated as follows:

(1) If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (a)(1) is valid for five years or less from the issuance date of the clear Administrative Services Credential, the clear credential shall be valid from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire on the expiration date of the basic teaching credential as established in section 80493(b).

(2) If the prerequisite teaching or services credential listed in (a)(1) is valid for more than five years from the issuance date of the clear Administrative Services Credential, the clear credential shall be valid for five years from the issuance date established in section 80440 and will expire the first day of the following month as established in section 80493(b).

(f) A clear Administrative Services Credential authorizes the services specified in section 80054.5.

(g) Definitions:

(1) The term “employing agency” as used in this section shall mean:

(A) public school districts in California.

(B) county offices of education or county superintendents of schools in California.

(C) schools that operate under the direction of a California state agency.

(D) California Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Schools and Agencies as defined in Education Code sections 56365 and 56366.

(E) California Charter Schools as defined in Education Code section 47605.

(F) California Private Schools of equivalent status.

(G) California Juvenile Court Schools.

(H) California Juvenile or Adult Corrections.

(2) The term ‘full-time experience’ as used in this section shall mean:

(A) Full-Time Teaching or Services Experience: This is defined as teaching or employment in one or more of the services fields specified in subsection (a)(4)(B) for a minimum of four hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time employment will be accepted. Only teaching experience and experience in one or more of the services fields specified in subsection (a)(4)(B) may be combined. Experience earned outside California must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources by which the individual was employed. Experience from outside the United States will not be considered.

(B) Full-Time Administrative Experience: This is defined as serving as an administrator a minimum of four hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time or combination of administrative service with other school employment will be accepted.

(3) The term ‘state’ as used in this section means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44065, 44227(b), 44252(b), 44265.3, 44260.1, 44269, 44270, 44270.1, 44270.5, 44372, 44373, 56365 and 56366, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 2-7-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 6).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 4-14-2000; operative 5-14-2000 (Register 2000, No. 15).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(5)(A) filed 12-9-2002; operative 1-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 50).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-1-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 18).

5. Amendment filed 7-20-2015; operative 10-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 30).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(A)-(C), (b)(1)-(2), (d)(4), (e)(1)-(2) and (g)(1)(E) filed 8-8-2019; operative 8-8-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 32).

7. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain California Administrator Performance Assessment requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

8. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (a)(3), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (a)(5) and (a)(7) and amendment of subsection (d)(6) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80055.1. Exchange Certificated Credential.

(a) Requirements. A school district governing board that proposes to employ an exchange certificated employee shall:

(1) Inform the applicant for the exchange position that an exchange certificated employee credential may be secured by submitting an application on the form prescribed by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and personal identification cards, and

(2) Submit both (A) and (B) to the Commission:

(A) A statement verifying all of the following:

1. the position in which the governing board proposes to employ the applicant,

2. the dates of proposed employment,

3. facts showing that the applicant is an employee of a public school as required by Education Code Section 44853,

4. the district has given due consideration to the general qualifications and professional status of the proposed exchange employee as compared to the general qualifications and professional status of the employee to be exchanged, and

5. the district has official verification from the proper authorities mentioned in Education Code Section 44853 that the applicant is fit to perform the services required in the position.

(B) Satisfy the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252(b), unless exempt by statute or regulation.

(b) Authorization for Service. This credential authorizes the holder to serve in a position requiring certification qualifications as specified on the credential in the school district proposing to employ the person.

(c) Term. This preliminary credential may be issued for a three-year period provided the exchange is maintained. An exemption of the basic skills requirement shall be granted for up to one year. At the end of the assignment period, the exchange, with the consent of all parties, may be made complete and permanent provided that the governing board submits to the Commission facts showing that the holder meets all California minimum standards which would be required of an applicant for a regular credential authorizing that class or service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44853 and 44830(l), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Section 6670 in Part I to Section 80055.1 filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Amendment filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-16-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 51).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)(B) and (c) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80055.2. Sojourn Certificated Employee Credential.

(a) Requirements. A sojourn certificated employee credential may be issued to a person meeting minimum requirements upon submission by a California school district governing board of a completed application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. A completed application shall include all of the following:

(1) All information required by the application form provided by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including two personal identification cards with legible fingerprints and the required application fee.

(2) Transcripts, certificates, or other reasonable evidence of all education above United States high school level or equivalent, and showing at least 90 semester units of collegiate level study or equivalent, and all teaching experience.

(3) Certification by the governing board that the applicant is a bilingual-biliterate teacher fluent both in English and in the target language and employed as required by Education Code Section 44856 during the calendar year immediately preceding the date of application.

(4) Certification by the governing board that the applicant will be employed by the school district in a teaching assignment authorized by a sojourn certificated employee credential and that the applicant has been informed in writing of his or her employment status and renewal requirements.

(5) A statement in writing and signed by the applicant verifying knowledge of the general requirements for a regular credential and agreeing to diligently pursue completion of the said requirements.

(6) Satisfy the basic skills requirement as specified in Education Code Section 44252(b), unless exempt by statute or regulation.

(b) Authorization for Service. This credential authorizes the holder to provide bilingual instruction, foreign language instruction, or cultural enrichment in the elementary and/or secondary grades of the employing California public school district in the subjects in which the applicant is academically competent to teach.

(c) Term. This credential shall be issued initially for two years. It may be renewed one year at a time for no more than a total of five such one year renewals upon completion of renewal requirements.

(d) Renewal. The sojourn certificated employee credential may be renewed for the first time upon application filed prior to the expiration date and verification of completion during the life of the credential of at least 12 semester units or equivalent of college or university coursework applicable toward meeting regular credential requirements and, in addition, pass an assessment which will verify competency in language and culture as appropriate to the target language. For each successive one year renewal, completion of a minimum of six additional semester or equivalent units shall be verified. Each one year renewal shall require verification by the employing district of the continued need for the services of the sojourn certificated employee as required by Education Code Section 44856.

(e) Conversion to Regular Teaching Credential. Four years of successful classroom teaching on the basis of a sojourn certificated employee credential, as demonstrated by continual employment in the public schools, shall be accepted as equivalent to the professional preparation program required in Education Code Section 44259(c). When all other requirements of Education Code Section 44259 have been met, a professional clear teaching credential may be issued. If all requirements except the fifth year of study after completion of a baccalaureate degree have been met, a preliminary credential may be issued.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44856 and 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 6671 in Part I to Section 80055.2 and amendment filed 5-30-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 22).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-16-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 51).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(6) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80057.5. Adding Supplementary Authorizations to Teaching Credentials Used Predominantly in Elementary Schools.

(a) The holder of a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(b) may have one or more of the subjects listed in subsection (c) added as a supplementary authorization. The candidate or an approved institution shall verify completion of one of the following:

(1) a collegiate major in a subject directly related to each subject from subsection (c) to be listed.

(2) 20 semester hours, or equivalent quarter hours, or 10 upper division semester hours, or equivalent quarter hours, of non-remedial collegiate coursework in each subject from subsection (c) to be listed;

A “C” grade or above in any course used to meet the provisions of this section shall be required. Non-remedial coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward an associate's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

(3) Passage of subject matter examination or examinations, pursuant to Section 44281, as determined by the Commission to be aligned with a subject listed in Sections 80089.1 or 80089.2.

(4) Combination of non-remedial collegiate coursework and subject matter examination or examinations, verified as satisfying subject matter requirements by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation. Non-remedial collegiate coursework must be in a subject listed in Sections 80089.1 or 80089.2 and must meet requirements in subsection (a)(2). Subject matter examination or examinations must meet requirements in subsection (a)(3).

(5) Possession of professional level teaching credential issued by a state or U.S. territory other than California with an authorization that aligns with a subject listed in Section 80089.1 or 80089.2.

(b) Candidates seeking supplementary authorization in any language other than English shall, in addition to requirements specified in subsection (a), submit verification of one of the following:

(1) passed the Language and Communication/Listening and Oral Communication section (Test II or III depending on the specific language) of the CSET: World Languages Examinations in the target language. Passing examination scores are valid for certification use for five years from the individual test date pursuant to Section 80071(b); or

(2) if no CSET: World Languages Examination is available in the target language, evidence of having passed an assessment performed by an approved organization pursuant to Education Code Section 44253.5(a) covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language; or

(3) possession of a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction was delivered in the target language. The foreign institution must be equivalent in status to a regionally-accredited institution of higher education in the United States; or

(4) passed an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing administered by a California college or university as a part of its Commission-approved bilingual authorization program in the target language.

(c) The following subjects may be added as supplementary authorizations to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(b):

(1) Agriculture, including at least one course in each of the following areas: animal science, plant science, and agricultural mechanics;

(2) Art, including at least one course in each of the following areas: studio practice, visual culture and art history, and artistic processes, inquiry, and critique;

(3) Business, including at least one course in each of the following areas: business management, business marketing or introduction to business, computer concepts and applications, economics, business communications or business English, and accounting;

(4) Computer Science, including at least one course in each of the following areas: computational thinking, computing practice and programming, computer and communications devices, and impacts of computing. The course of study must cover all content areas but impacts of computing may be met within a single course also used to meet one of the other required content areas;

(5) Dance, including at least one course in each of the following areas: dance technique, dance history, and dance theory;

(6) English, including at least one course in each of the following areas: grammar or language structure, composition, and literature;

(7) Health Science, including at least one course in each of the following areas: substance abuse (including alcohol, drug, and tobacco), family life education (including human sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases), nutrition, comprehensive school health systems or programs, and health education theory, behavior, or foundations;

(8) Home Economics, including at least one course in each of the following areas: food and nutrition, clothing, child development, and family life and parenting;

(9) Industrial Arts, including at least one course in each of the following areas: drafting or graphic arts, woods or metals, and electricity or electronics;

(10) Mathematics, including at least one course in each of the following areas (all course work shall be at least at a level for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite): algebra, geometry, and development of the real number system or introduction to mathematics; or three courses in calculus or other mathematics courses for which algebra and geometry are prerequisites;

(11) Music, including at least one course in each of the following areas: vocal music, instrumental music, music history or appreciation, and music theory;

(12) Physical Education, including at least one course in each of the following areas: team sports and games, fundamental and creative movement skills (such as dance and gymnastics), human movement, motor development, and/or motor learning, and individual, dual, nontraditional and global sports and games (such as aquatics, conditioning, and archery);

(13) Science, including at least one course in each of the following areas: biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, and physics;

(14) Social Science, including at least one course in each of the following areas: United States history, California history, world history, geography, and United States government;

(15) Theater, including at least one course in each of the following areas: acting, directing, and stagecraft; and

(16) World Language (Specify), including at least one course in the language covering each of the following areas: grammar, composition, conversation, and literature.

(d) Home Economics Supplementary Authorizations must include a laboratory component in one of the listed subject areas. The course of study must cover both subject areas of food and nutrition but a single course may be used to meet the requirement. The course of study must cover both subject areas of family life and parenting, but a single course may be used to meet the requirement.

(e) Science Supplementary Authorizations authorized by subdivision (c)(13) shall include a one-year sequence of courses in at least two of the listed subject areas. At least one course must include a laboratory component.

(f) The course of study for the Computer Science Supplementary Authorization authorized by subdivision (c)(4) must include coursework aligned with the following definitions:

(1) Computational thinking -includes solving problems and designing systems, using fundamental computing concepts such as decomposition, data representation, generalization/abstraction, and algorithms.

(2) Computing practice and programming -includes expertise in at least one block-based, visual (drag-and-drop) programming language, or a modern, high-level programming language.

(3) Computer and communications devices -covers the major components and functions of digital devices and the computing systems they compose.

(4) Impacts of computing: including the social, ethical, and legal issues and impacts of computing, as well as the contributions of computer science to current and future innovations in sciences, humanities, the arts, and commerce. These topics may be included within any of the courses covering content areas (f)(1) through (f)(3).

(g) A subject specified in subsection (c) and listed on a teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(b) as a supplementary authorization shall authorize the teaching of courses related to that subject in departmentalized classes in grades 9 and below.

(h) The holder of a Supplementary Authorization in English shall be authorized to teach drama and theater arts if the document was first issued prior to January 1, 2022.

(i) The holder of a Supplementary Authorization in Physical Education shall be authorized to teach dance if the document was first issued prior to January 1, 2022.

(j) The following definitions apply to the course of study for the Art Supplementary Authorization provided in subsection (c)(2):

(1) Studio practice may include technical and conceptual development of original artworks using two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or digital media.

(2) Visual culture and art history may include the study of historical and contemporary art within cultural, aesthetic, and critical frameworks.

(3) Artistic processes, inquiry, and critique may include conceptual, procedural, and reflective dimensions of artmaking, including ideation, iteration, critique, and the use of discipline-based vocabulary and frameworks for refining creative work.

(k) The following definitions apply to the course of study for the Dance Supplementary Authorization provided in subsection (c)(5):

(1) Dance technique often takes place in a studio environment and develops technical proficiency, movement vocabulary, alignment, strength, or expressive skills across various dance styles while fostering performance practices and artistic growth.

(2) Dance theory involves critical and cultural analysis of dance as an art form, including investigation of historical contexts, aesthetic frameworks, movement and performance analysis, or socio-cultural influences on dance practices. Dance theory may include the development of scholarly research skills, the critique of dance works and theories, or an understanding of interdisciplinary perspectives.

(3) Dance history surveys the evolution of dance across periods and cultures, highlighting major styles, figures, works, or socio-cultural contexts, and may include cultural analysis of how historical, political, or cultural trends influence the development and meaning of dance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44259, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(b) and 44257, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

2. Repealed by own terms effective 7-2-82 (Register 89, No. 9).

3. New section filed 12-9-88; operative 1-8-89 (Register 89, No. 9)

4. Editorial correction of Authority cite (Register 95, No. 9).

5. Amendment of section and Reference cite filed 3-9-95; operative 4-10-95 (Register 95, No. 10).

6. Amendment of subsections (c)(3), (c)(7)-(8) and (c)(12), new subsection (d), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (g) filed 10-29-96; operative 11-29-96 (Register 96, No. 44).

7. Amendment of subsections (c)(4) and (e), repealer of subsections (f)-(g) and new subsections (f)-(h) filed 12-14-2015; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 51).

8. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(4) filed 3-21-2016; operative 7-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 13).

9. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-12-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 46).

10. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(2), new subsections (a)(3)-(5), amendment of subsections (b), (c)(2) and (c)(5), repealer of subsection (c)(7), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (c)(14)-(15), new subsection (c)(16), amendment of subsection (e) and new subsections (j)-(k)(2) filed 8-19-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80061.1. Requirements for the Restricted Severely Handicapped Credential.

(a) The requirements for the Restricted Severely Handicapped Credential shall include all of the following:

(1) A baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution;

(2) Possession of a Special Center Permit or other permit or credential which authorizes service in a Special Center;

(3) Three years of successful employment in a special center;

(4) Completion of a Commission-approved program for the Special Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizing the teaching of the severely handicapped; and

(b) Period of Validity. The Restricted Severely Handicapped Credential is valid for five years and may be renewed with verification of two years of successful experience in a Special Center during the valid period of the credential being renewed, and completion of six semester units of collegiate course work related to special education completed during the five year period of validity.

(c) Authorization. The Restricted Severely Handicapped Credential authorizes the instruction, guidance, and care of children in a special center and not in a special class as both are used in Article 4, Section 56364.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 56364.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 3).

2. Repealer of subsection (a)(5) and amendment of subsection (b) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80067.1. Preconditions for PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential Programs.

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370, the commission will assess for approval any regionally accredited institution of higher education that designs and implements a teacher preparation program that meets the standards and criteria set forth in this section and 80067.2.

(a) Limitation on Student Teaching Prerequisites.

In accordance with Education Code 44320(a), no college or university shall require candidates to complete more than the equivalent of nine semester units of credential preparation courses prior to allowing candidates to enroll in student teaching in a preschool or elementary classroom. The college or university may increase this restriction to the equivalent of twelve semester units if the student teaching prerequisites include study of effective methods of English Language Skills as required by 80067.1(b).

(b) Literacy Instruction.

The program must include the study of effective means of teaching literacy, in accordance with Education Code section 44259(b)(4)(A) and (B).

(c) Undergraduate Student Enrollment.

Undergraduate students of any campus of the California State University or the University of California shall be allowed to enroll in professional preparation course offered by a Commission approved PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction preparation program in accordance with Education Code section 44320(a).

(d) Assessing Candidates for Subject Matter Competence

The program sponsor must have a timely and systematic process for evaluating and notifying candidates of their standing in relation to the subject matter competence requirement in accordance with section 80067(a)(4)(A) and (B). This process includes:

(1) Providing candidates with clear and accurate information in all advising and application materials about all options available to demonstrate subject matter competence-for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

(2) Within the first 60 days of the candidate's admission, the institution must complete an assessment of each candidate's standing in relation to demonstration of the subject matter competence requirement and notify candidates of that standing.

(e) Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence.

The approved PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential preparation program sponsor must determine that a candidate meets the subject matter requirement in accordance with section 80067(a)(4)(A) and (B) prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in a preschool through third grade setting.

(f) Completion of Requirements.

A college or university or school district that operates a Commission approved program for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential must determine, prior to recommending a candidate for the preliminary credential, that the candidate meets all requirements for the credential in accordance with 80067(a).

(g) Professional Preparation Program Equivalency for Clinical Practice.

Commission approved professional preparation programs for the PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction Credential must recognize and grant equivalency for prior experience in accordance with 80067(d) and shall develop a clearly articulated process for granting such equivalency.

(h) Preconditions Specific to Interns

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370, the Commission will assess for approval any regionally accredited institution of higher education or local education agency that designs and implements a teacher preparation program that meets the standards and criteria set forth in this section and in section 80067.2.

(1) Baccalaureate Degree Requirement.

(A) Prior to admittance, the Commission approved program must determine that the holds a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(2) Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence.

The approved Preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential preparation program sponsor must determine that a candidate meets the subject matter requirement prior to being given daily whole class instructional responsibilities in a preschool through third grade setting in accordance with section 80067(a)(4).

(3) Preservice Requirement.

(A) Each PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Intern program must include a minimum 120-clock hour (or the semester or quarter unit equivalent) preservice component which includes foundational content in the following:

1. California's student standards and curriculum frameworks for core curriculum areas in preschool and grades K-3 adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605.

2. General pedagogical strategies for PK-3 children, including classroom management and planning.

3. Subject specific pedagogy, as appropriate to content areas for children in PK-3 settings.

4. Effective developmentally appropriate strategies in literacy and mathematics development for children in grades PK-3.

5. Instruction in English Language Development for multilingual and English learner students.

6. The California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605.

(4) Professional Development Plan.

(A) The employing district has developed and implemented a Professional Development Plan for interns in consultation with a Commission-approved PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction Credential program of teacher preparation. The plan shall include all the following:

1. Provisions for an annual evaluation of the intern.

2. A description of the courses to be completed by the intern and a plan for the completion of preservice or other clinical training, if any, including student teaching.

3. Additional instruction during the first semester of service, for interns teaching in preschool through third grade inclusive, in teaching methods and in inclusive settings for pupils with mild and moderate disabilities.

4. Instruction, during the first year of service for interns teaching children in bilingual classes, in the methods of teaching multilingual children.

(5) Supervision of Interns.

(A) In all intern programs, the participating institution in partnership with the employing districts shall do the following prior to the intern teacher assuming daily teaching responsibilities:

1. Complete a signed Memorandum of Understanding between the commission accredited program sponsor and the California employing agency detailing the support and supervision that will be provided.

2. Identify a mentor for the intern teacher who possesses a valid, corresponding life or clear teaching credential and a minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience.

3. In all intern programs, the participating institutions, in partnership with employing districts, shall provide 144 hours of support and supervision annually and 45 hours of support and supervision specific to teaching English learners for candidates without a valid English learner authorization.

4. The intern program ensures that its partner employing district identifies an individual who is immediately available to assist the intern teacher with planning lessons that are appropriately designed and differentiated for English learners, for assessing children's language needs and documenting progress, and for support for the intern to language accessible instruction through in-classroom modeling and coaching as needed.

5. Pursuant to Education Code section 44462, no intern's salary may be reduced by more than 1/8 of its total to pay for supervision, and the salary of the intern shall not be less than the minimum base salary paid to a regularly certificated person. If the intern salary is reduced, no more than eight interns may be advised by one district support person.

(6) Assignment and Authorization.

(A) The program understands and communicates to the intern the scope of the authorization for the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Intern Credential. The institution stipulates that the intern's services meet the instructional or service needs of the participating districts.

(7) Participating Districts.

(A) Participating districts are California public school districts or county offices of education. Submissions for approval must identify the specific districts involved and the specific credential(s) involved.

(8) Length of Validity of the Intern Certificate.

(A) Programs must communicate to interns that each PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction intern certificate will be valid for a period of two years.

(9) Non-Displacement of Certified Employees.

(A) The institution and participating districts must certify that interns do not displace certificated employees in participating districts.

(10) Justification of Intern Program.

(A) An institution seeking Commission approval, must explain why the intern program is being implemented. Programs that are developed to meet employment shortages must include a statement from the participating district(s) about the availability of qualified certificated persons holding the credential. The exclusive representative of certificated employees in the credential area (when applicable) is encouraged to submit a written statement to the Committee on Accreditation agreeing or disagreeing with the justification that is submitted.

(11) Bilingual Language Proficiency.

(A) In accordance with Education Code sections 44280 through 44281 and section 44289, Intern programs must verify that candidates who are dually enrolled in a Bilingual Authorization program have attained a language proficiency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the target language that is equivalent to the passing standard on the appropriate CSET: World Languages language examination prior to recommending for the intern credential. This performance level is set at a minimum of ACTFL Advanced-Low for Western languages and ACTFL Intermediate-High for non-Western languages. Programs must submit evidence to the Commission which demonstrates how the program ensures that candidates meet the requirement.

Credits

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2024; operative 4-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 6).

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§ 80067.2. PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program Standards.

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370, the commission will assess for approval any regionally accredited institution of higher education, or local education agency seeking to offer an intern program, that designs and implements a teacher preparation program that meets the standards and criteria set forth in this section and in sections 80067.1.

(a) Standard 1: Program Design and Curriculum. The program is designed to address the range of candidate performance expectations so that early childhood teachers will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work effectively with all children from preschool through grade 3 and their families. Coursework and fieldwork/clinical practice experiences provide candidates with opportunities to learn and practice competencies relating to the care and education of young children preschool to grade 3. Candidate preparation is grounded in a clearly articulated evidence-based theoretical framework of developmentally, linguistically, and culturally responsive teaching and learning practices for the care and education of young children. The program also includes preparation for collaborating effectively with families to support their children's development and learning. These research and evidence-based theoretical foundations are reflected in the organization, scope, and sequence of the curriculum provided to candidates.

In order to prepare candidates to effectively teach all PK-3 California public school students, the program's curriculum includes child and adolescent growth and development, including the implications of neurodiversity, human learning theory; social, cultural, philosophical, and historical foundations of education; developmentally, linguistically, and culturally responsive pedagogy for young children in the content areas identified in California's most current K-3 Content Standards and Frameworks and the Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605. The program design also includes a coherent candidate assessment system to provide formative information to candidates regarding their progress towards the credential.

(b) Standard 2: Preparing Candidates Toward Mastery of the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Teaching Performance Expectations. The PK-3 ECE Teaching Performance Expectations describe the set of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of a beginning level PK-3 ECE practitioner in order to effectively support the growth, development, and learning of all PK-3 students in meeting the state-adopted standards and to work collaboratively with families to support children's learning.

The program's organized coursework and clinical practice experiences provide multiple opportunities for candidates to learn, apply, and reflect on each PK-3 ECE Teaching Performance Expectation. As candidates progress through the program, pedagogical assignments are increasingly complex and challenging. The scope of the pedagogical assignments (a) addresses the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Teaching Performance Expectations as they apply to the authorization of the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential, and (b) prepares the candidate for the teaching performance assessment and other program-based assessments.

(c) Standard 3: Clinical Practice: Opportunities to Learn and to Practice

(1) Organization of Clinical Practice Experiences. The program's clinical practice experiences are designed to provide the candidate with a developmental and sequential set of activities that are integrated with the program's coursework and extend the candidate's learning through application of theory to practice with PK-3 students in California early learning settings. Some of these experiences may take place within the candidate's California Early Childhood Education employment setting, including (California State Preschool, Head Start) as well as wthin TK-3 public school settings, provided the candidate meets the 600 hours of clinical practice as described below.

Clinical Practice is a developmental and sequential set of activities integrated with theoretical and pedagogical coursework and must consist of a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice. The range of Clinical Practice experiences provided by the program includes supervised early field experiences, initial student teaching (co-planning and co-teaching with both general educators and Education specialists, as appropriate, or guided teaching), and final student teaching. Clinical practice experiences must include two different grade levels within the PK-3 grade range including at least 200 hours in a preschool (PK) and/or transitional Kindergarten (TK) setting and a minimum of 200 hours in a Kindergarten through third grade (K-3) setting. Student teaching includes a minimum of four weeks of solo or co-teaching or its equivalent. For interns, early field experience would take place in an experienced mentor's classroom. Candidates in a Teacher Residency program pathway must have experiences in a different grade level than which they are doing their residency placement.

Clinical Practice, including field experiences, provides opportunities for all candidates to observe classrooms and settings that exemplify developmentally-, culturally- and linguistically appropriate and effective practices.

Candidates are provided with opportunities to gain knowledge of important concepts in early learning appropriate to the developmental range of young children PK-grade 3. For young children in PK, these concepts are consistent with California's adopted Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks. For children in grades TK-3, these would be consistent with both the Preschool Learning Foundations and the K-3 Student Content Standards and Frameworks for these grade levels, as appropriate to the age/grade levels of the children. The program provides candidates with opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of a range of early childhood assessments of learning as well as of social, emotional growth and development. The program provides candidates with opportunities to understand how ECE personnel organize and supervise the work of other adults in the early learning setting (e.g., paraprofessionals, other support personnel).

As candidates progress through the curriculum, faculty and other qualified supervisors with appropriate background and expertise in early childhood education as identified and selected by the program and/or by the program in collaboration with employers, assess candidates' pedagogical performance in relation to the PK-3 ECE Teaching Performance Expectations and provide formative and timely performance feedback regarding candidates' progress toward mastering the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Teaching Performance Expectations.

The program provides initial orientation for preparation program supervisors and employer-based supervisors of clinical practice experiences to ensure all supervisors understand their role and expectations. The minimum amount of program supervision involving formal evaluation of each candidate must be 4 times per quarter or 6 times per semester. The minimum amount of district-employed supervisors' support and guidance must be 5 hours per week.

Clinical supervision may include an in-person site visit, video capture or synchronous video observation, but the activities must be archived either by annotated video or scripted observations and evaluated based on the Teaching Performance Expectations, in order to produce data that can be aggregated and disaggregated.

(2) Criteria for Clinical Practice Placements. Clinical sites should be selected that demonstrate commitment to developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practices as well as to collaborative relationships with families/guardians. In addition, clinical sites should demonstrate evidence-based practices and continuous program improvement, have partnerships with appropriate other educational, social, and community entities that support teaching and learning, place students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), provide robust programs and support for English learners, reflect to the extent possible socioeconomic and cultural diversity, and permit video capture for candidate reflection and teaching performance assessment completion. Clinical sites should also have a fully qualified site administrator.

(3) Criteria for the Selection of Program Supervisors. The program selects individuals who are credentialed, or who hold a Master Teacher or higher-level Child Development Permit as appropriate to the field placement of the candidate being supervised, or who have equivalent expertise such as an advanced degree or other evidence of professional competence and expertise in the field of early childhood education. Supervisors should have recent professional experiences in early childhood settings where the curriculum aligns with California's Preschool Learning Foundations and state-adopted Content Standards and Frameworks adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605 that reflect the diversity of California's student population, as appropriate to the instructional setting. The program provides supervisors with orientation to the program's expectations and assures that supervisors are knowledgeable about the program curriculum and assessments, including the Teaching Performance Expectations and the Commission-approved teaching performance assessment model(s) chosen by the program. In addition, program supervisors maintain current knowledge of effective supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, current content-specific pedagogy and instructional practices.

(4) Criteria for the Selection of LEA/ECE Employed Supervisors. The program selects LEA/ECE site supervisors who hold a PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential or a Multiple Subject Credential, or who hold a Master Teacher level or higher Child Development Permit and have a minimum of three years of appropriate teaching experience (e.g., Preschool, TK-3). The LEA/ECE supervisor must have demonstrated exemplary teaching practices as determined by the employer and the preparation program. The matching of candidate and LEA-employed supervisor must be a collaborative process between the employer and the program.

The program provides LEA-employed supervisors a minimum of 10 hours of initial orientation to the program curriculum, effective supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current content-specific pedagogy and instructional practices. The program ensures that LEA-employed supervisors remain current in the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective candidate supervision and address program expectations for Clinical Practice experiences.

(d) Standard 4: Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. The program provides each candidate with an opportunity to learn and apply theories and principles of educational equity for purposes of creating and supporting socially just learning environments. Through coursework and Clinical Practice experiences, candidates (a) examine their personal attitudes related to issues of privilege and power in different domains including age, gender, language, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ableness, and socioeconomic status; (b) learn ways to analyze, monitor, and address these issues at the individual and system level; (c) understand how explicit and implicit racial bias impacts instruction, classroom management, and other early childhood program policies; and (d) develop an understanding of the role of the teacher in creating equitable learning opportunities and outcomes in early childhood education settings. The program provides opportunities for candidates to learn how to identify, analyze, and minimize personal bias, how policies and historical practices create and maintain institutional bias, and how teachers can help address any identified inequity.

The program prepares candidates to improve growth, development, and learning for all children by examining teaching, learning, children's engagement, family and community involvement, and other supports for learning and access for all young children.

The program ensures candidates understand the importance of building on children's strengths and assets as a foundation for supporting children's growth, development, and learning, especially children who are multilingual language learners and children with disabilities or other special learning needs.

(e) Standard 5: Monitoring, Supporting, and Assessing Candidate Progress towards Meeting Credential Requirements. Candidates are assessed by the preparation program for meeting all applicable program requirements. With respect to the Teaching Performance Expectations, candidates are assessed through a coherent set of performance-based activities focusing on the adopted PK-3 ECE Teaching Performance Expectations. The information gained through the program's assessments is used to help set learning goals for candidates and inform candidates' progress towards meeting the PK-3 ECE Teaching Performance Expectations. Program faculty, program supervisors, and LEA-based supervisors monitor and support candidates during their progress towards mastering the Teaching Performance Expectations.

Evidence regarding candidate progress and performance in meeting these and all other program requirements is used to guide advisement and assistance efforts. The program provides support and assistance to candidates and only retains candidates who are suited for advancement into teaching. Appropriate information is accessible to guide candidates' meeting of all program requirements.

(f) Standard 6: Implementation of a Teaching Performance Assessment. In accordance with Education Code Section 44320.2, teaching performance assessment is implemented according to the requirements of the Commission-approved model(s) selected by the program. One or more individuals responsible for implementing the teaching performance assessment document the administration processes for all tasks/activities of the applicable teaching performance assessment model(s) in accordance with the requirements of the selected model. The program consults as needed with the model sponsor where issues of consistency in implementing the model as designed arise. The program requires program faculty (including full time, adjunct, and other individuals providing instructional and/or supervisory services to candidates within the program) to become knowledgeable about the teaching performance assessment tasks, rubrics, and scoring, as well as how the teaching performance assessment is implemented within the program so that they can appropriately prepare candidates for the assessment and also use teaching performance assessment data for program improvement purposes.

(1) Standard 6A: Administration of the Teaching Performance Assessment

(A) The program identifies one or more individuals responsible for implementing the chosen teaching performance assessment model(s) and documents the administration processes for all tasks/activities of the applicable teaching performance assessment model(s) in accordance with the model's implementation requirements.

(B) The program places candidates only in student teaching or intern placements where the candidate is able to record their teaching with PK-3 students. The program assures that each PK-3 setting where the candidate is placed has a recording policy in place. The program requires candidates to affirm that the candidate has followed all applicable policies for the teaching performance assessment and maintains records of this affirmation for a full accreditation cycle.

(C) If the program participates in the local scoring option provided by the model sponsor, the program coordinates with the model sponsor to identify the local assessors who would be used to score teaching performance assessment responses from the program's candidates.

(D) The program maintains program level and candidate level teaching performance assessment data, including but not limited to individual and aggregate results of candidate performance over time. The program documents the use of these data for Commission reporting, accreditation, and program improvement purposes.

(E) The program assures that candidates understand the appropriate use of materials submitted as part of their teaching performance assessment responses, the appropriate use of their individual performance data, and privacy considerations relating to the use of candidate data.

(F) A program using a local scoring process establishes and consistently uses appropriate measures to ensure the security of all training materials, including all print, online, video, and assessor materials which may be in the program's possession.

(G) The program has a clearly defined written appeal policy for candidates, informs candidates about the policy prior to the assessment, and implements the appeal policy with candidates who do not pass the teaching performance assessment and appeal their results.

(H) The program using a local scoring process provides and implements an appeal policy, with the model sponsor, for candidates who do not pass the teaching performance assessment.

(2) Standard 6B: Candidate Preparation and Support. The teacher preparation program assures that each candidate receives clear and accurate information about the nature of the pedagogical tasks within the Commission-approved teaching performance assessment model(s) selected by the program and the passing score standard for the assessment. The program provides multiple formative opportunities for candidates to prepare for the teaching performance assessment tasks/activities. The program assures that candidates understand that all responses submitted for scoring represent the candidate's own work. For candidates who are not successful on the assessment, the program provides appropriate remediation support and guidance on resubmitting task components consistent with the model's guidelines.

(A) The program implements as indicated below the following support activities for candidates. These activities constitute required forms of support for candidates within the teaching performance assessment process:

1. Providing candidates with access to handbooks and other explanatory materials about the teaching performance assessment and expectations for candidate performance on the assessment.

2. Explaining teaching performance assessment tasks and scoring rubrics.

3. Engaging candidates in formative experiences aligned with a teaching performance assessment (e.g., assignments analyzing their instruction, developing curriculum units, or assessing student work).

4. Providing candidates who are not successful on the assessment with additional support focusing on understanding the task(s) and rubric(s) on which the candidate was not successful as well as on understanding what needs to be resubmitted for scoring and the process for resubmitting responses for scoring.

(B) These activities constitute acceptable, but not required forms of support for candidates within the teaching performance assessment process:

1. Guiding discussions about the teaching performance assessment tasks and scoring rubrics.

2. Providing support documents such as advice on making good choices about what to use within the assessment responses.

3. Using teaching performance assessment scoring rubrics on assignments other than the candidate responses submitted for scoring.

4. Asking probing questions about candidate draft teaching performance assessment responses, without providing direct edits or specific suggestions about the candidate's work.

5. Assisting candidates in understanding how to use the electronic platforms for models/programs using electronic uploading of candidate responses.

6. Arranging technical assistance for the video portion of the assessment.

(C) These activities constitute unacceptable forms of support for candidates within the teaching performance assessment process:

1. Editing a candidate's official materials prior to submission and/or prior to resubmission (for candidates who are unsuccessful on the assessment).

2. Providing specific critique of candidate responses that indicates alternative responses, prior to submission for official scoring and/or prior to resubmission (for candidates who are unsuccessful on the assessment).

3. Telling candidates which materials to select for submission.

4. Uploading candidate teaching performance assessment responses (written responses or video entries) on public access websites, including social media.

(D) The program provides candidates with timely feedback on formative assessments and experiences preparatory to the teaching performance assessment. The feedback includes information relative to candidate demonstration of competency on the domains of the PK-3 Teaching Performance Expectations.

(E) The program provides opportunities for candidates who are not successful on the assessment to receive remedial assistance, and to retake the assessment. The program only recommends candidates who have met the passing score on the teaching performance assessment for a PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential and have met all credential requirements.

(3) Standard 6C: Assessor Qualifications, Training, and Scoring Reliability. The model sponsor selects potential assessors for the centralized scoring option. The program selects potential assessors for the local scoring option and must follow selection criteria established by the model sponsor. The selection criteria for all assessors include but are not limited to pedagogical expertise in the areas assessed within the teaching performance assessment. The model sponsor is responsible for training, calibration, and scoring reliability for all assessors within the centralized scoring process. All potential assessors must pass initial training and calibration prior to scoring and must remain calibrated throughout the scoring process.

(g) Standard 7: Effective Literacy Instruction in PK-3 Settings. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), The credential program's coursework and supervised field experiences encompass the study of effective means of teaching literacy to young children across all content areas based on the English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy Standards, English Language Development (ELD) Standards, and Preschool Learning Foundations adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605. Program coursework and supervised field experiences are aligned with the current English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605, including the crosscutting themes of Foundational Skills, Meaning Making, and Language Development, Effective Expression, and Content Knowledge, as well as the Preschool Curriculum Framework. The program emphasizes the relationships among the five themes, including the importance of the foundational skills to children's learning across all themes and how progress in the other themes supports progress in the foundational skills. Through the integration of literacy coursework and supervised clinical practice, candidates learn that children's instruction in each of the themes is essential and should occur concurrently (rather than sequentially), with emphasis based on the children's age or grade-level standards as appropriate. Candidates also learn that for multilingual and English learner students, concurrent instruction in each of the themes through integrated and designated ELD is critical.

Grounded in Universal Design for Learning and asset-based pedagogies, the program supports the development of candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities expressed in the Teaching Performance Expectations to provide effective literacy instruction that is organized, comprehensive, systematic, evidence based, culturally and linguistically sustaining, and responsive to children's age, grade, and prior literacy development. Candidates also learn to provide literacy instruction that is responsive to children's linguistic, cognitive, and social strengths. Candidates learn the power of language (both oral and written) to understand and transform the world and to create and support socially just learning environments. The program builds candidates' understanding that high-quality literacy instruction integrates all strands of the ELA/literacy standards, all parts of the ELD standards, all strands of the language and literacy and English-language development domains in the Preschool Learning Foundations, and other disciplinary standards to develop children's capacities as effective and critical listeners, speakers, readers, and writers.

(1) The study of high-quality literacy instruction in the program also incorporates the following elements of the California Comprehensive State Literacy Plan adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605:

(A) Principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, including books and other instructional materials and practices that are asset based and culturally and linguistically responsive, affirming, and sustaining.

(B) Multi-Tiered System of Support, including best first instruction; targeted, supplemental instruction for children whose literacy skills are not progressing as expected toward grade-level standards; and referrals for intensive intervention for children who have not benefited from supplemental support.

(C) Instruction that is responsive to individual children's age, language and literacy development, and literacy goals; that engages families and communities as educational partners; and that is reflective of social and emotional learning and trauma-informed practices.

(D) Incorporation of the California Dyslexia Guidelines developed by the superintendent of public instruction under Education Code 56335.

(E) Integrated and designated ELD

(F) Knowledge of how to promote multiliteracy in both English-medium and multilingual programs.

(G) Assessment for various purposes, including formative, progress monitoring, and summative literacy assessment; screening to determine children's literacy profiles, including English learner typologies, and to identify potential difficulties in reading and writing, including risk for dyslexia; and the possible need for referrals for additional assessment and intervention.

(2) Consistent with the ELA/ELD Framework, candidates learn instructional practices, through coursework and supervised field experiences, that are active, motivating, and engaging. Candidates learn that effective practices begin with building on students' cultural and linguistic assets, including home languages and dialects, backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge, including family and community, in all instruction. The program makes clear the importance of creating environments that promote children's autonomy in learning, including providing choices in reading and other literacy-related activities. Candidates also learn that instructional practices vary according to children's age, learning profiles and goals, English language proficiency, and assessed strengths and needs and include, as appropriate, direct instruction, collaborative learning, and inquiry-based learning. Candidates also learn the value of guided self-assessment and goal setting for children's independence, motivation, and learning. Importantly, candidates learn the importance of creating literacy environments for young children that are nurturing and joyful and that encourage active, playful exploration and investigation and providing opportunities for children to engage freely in child-initiated, self-directed activities; work individually and in small groups; and take part in imaginative and dramatic play. The program also emphasizes the importance of families as the first, primary, and ongoing contributors to children's literacy development. Candidates learn ways to collaborate and partner with families and communities ensuring that families are welcomed, informed, heard, and included in literacy development opportunities.

(h) Standard 7A: Foundational Skills. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential program offers coursework and supervised field experiences that include evidence-based means of teaching the foundational skills to all children as a part of a comprehensive literacy program, with special emphasis in transitional kindergarten through grade three. Foundational skills include print concepts, including letters of the alphabet; phonological awareness, including phonemic awareness; phonics, spelling, and word recognition; decoding and encoding; morphological awareness; and text reading fluency, including accuracy, prosody (expression), and rate (an indicator of automaticity). Through the program, candidates learn that effective instruction in foundational reading skills is structured and organized as well as direct, systematic, and explicit and occurs in an environment that is print rich and child centered. Candidates learn to engage young children actively and deliberately with games, books, poetry, oral storytelling, and songs that draw their attention to print, the manipulation of sounds, and alphabet letters.

The program ensures that candidates understand that instruction in phonological awareness and phonics includes phonemic awareness; letter-sound, spelling-sound, and sound-symbol correspondences; spelling patterns; and practice in connected, decodable text. Candidates learn that instruction in foundational skills, particularly in text reading fluency, also emphasizes spelling and syllable patterns, semantics, morphology, and syntax. As a result, candidates learn the connections among the foundational skills, language, and cognitive skills that support students as they learn to read and write increasingly complex disciplinary texts with comprehension and effective expression. The program also teaches that decoding requires mapping of spellings to their pronunciation, while encoding requires mapping of phonemes to their spellings, and emphasizes teaching both in ways that reflect their reciprocal relationship. Accordingly, the program teaches candidates to provide explicit instruction for young children in letter formation/printing in conjunction with applicable foundational skills and to help children apply their encoding skills in comprehensive writing instruction.

The program also includes evidence-based means of teaching foundational skills to multilingual children/English learner students while they are simultaneously developing oral English language proficiency, and in some cases literacy skills in an additional language. The program teaches candidates to plan foundational skills instruction based on children's previous literacy experiences in their home languages and to differentiate instruction using guidance from the ELA/ELD Framework, including knowledge of cross-language transfer between the home languages and English.

The program teaches candidates that effective instruction in foundational skills employs early intervention strategies informed by ongoing measures of student progress and diagnostic techniques and includes tiered supports in inclusive settings for children with reading, writing, or other literacy difficulties and disabilities, including children at risk for or with dyslexia. Candidates learn to monitor children's progress based on their knowledge of critical milestones of foundational skill development and to adjust and differentiate instruction for children whose skills are not progressing as expected toward grade-level standards. They also learn to adapt instruction and provide accommodations and supplemental support to children who continue to experience difficulty and to collaborate with children's families and guardians as well as with other teachers, specialists, and administrators from the school or district to initiate needed referrals for additional assessment and intensive intervention.

The program provides supervised, guided practice in clinical settings that allow candidates to provide comprehensive literacy instruction, including initial or supplemental foundational skills instruction at beginning levels of reading (i.e., instruction beyond the earliest years and before children have typically developed fluency in decoding).

(i) Standard 7B: Meaning Making. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), coursework and supervised field experiences emphasize meaning making as the central purpose for interacting with and interpreting texts, composing texts, engaging in research, participating in discussion, speaking with others, and listening to, viewing, and giving presentations. The program teaches candidates ways to engage children in rich early literacy experiences. Candidates learn the value of reading aloud and strategies for modeling and assisting children in making predictions, retelling and reenacting, and responding to and generating questions about stories and other text. The program addresses literal and inferential comprehension with all children at all grades and in all disciplines, including making connections with prior knowledge and experiences. The program also teaches the importance of attending to higher order cognitive skills at all grades, such as reasoning, inferencing, perspective taking, and critical listening, speaking, reading, and writing across disciplines in ways that are appropriate for the age of the children. The program ensures that candidates understand that among the contributors to meaning making are language, including vocabulary and grammatical and discourse-level understandings; content knowledge; motivation and engagement; comprehension monitoring; and in the case of reading and writing, the ability to recognize and produce printed words and use the alphabetic code to express ideas automatically and efficiently with understanding.

The program highlights the importance of providing children opportunities to interact with a range of print and digital, high-quality literary and informational texts that are developmentally appropriate and culturally and linguistically relevant and affirming as listeners, speakers, readers, and writers and to share their understandings, insights, and responses in collaboration with others. Through coursework and supervised field experiences, candidates learn to engage children in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and viewing closely to draw information from texts, ask and answer questions, and support analysis, reflection, and research. Candidates also learn to promote deep and sustained reading of increasingly complex texts and to plan instruction, including intentional scaffolding and integration of children's asset, based on an analysis of the text complexity of instructional materials and the integration of meaning making with other themes.

(j) Standard 7C: Language Development. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), coursework and supervised field experiences emphasize language development as the cornerstone of literacy, learning, and relationship building and as a social process and meaning making system. Candidates learn that it is with and through language that children learn, think, and express information, ideas, perspectives, and questions orally and in writing. Candidates also learn to provide young children with thoughtful and rich exposure to and experience with varied forms of language and to respond attentively to children's use of language. The program presents ways to create environments and frame interactions that foster oral and written language development for all children, including discipline-specific academic language. Candidates learn to express interest in and attend to children's verbalizations and expand and elaborate on their language, adding details or more complex sentence structures. The program focuses on instruction that values and leverages children' existing linguistic repertoires, including home languages and dialects, and that accepts and encourages translanguaging. The program promotes multilingualism and addresses multiliteracy in both English-medium and multilingual programs.

The program addresses the importance of developing children's language, including their knowledge of how language works. Candidates learn to support children's oral and written language development, including vocabulary knowledge and use. The program highlights effective teaching of vocabulary both indirectly (through rich and varied language experiences, frequent independent reading, and word play/word consciousness) and directly (through the explicit teaching of general academic and discipline-specific terms and of independent word learning strategies, including morphology and etymology). The program also attends to grammatical and discourse-level understandings of language. Candidates learn that grammatical structures (e.g., syntax) and vocabulary interact to form text types or genres that vary according to purpose, intended audience, context, situation, and discipline. The program addresses ways to facilitate children's learning of complex sentence and text structures and emphasizes that children enrich their language as they listen, speak, read, and write; interact with one another; learn about language; create diverse oral, print, digital, and multimodal texts; and engage with rich content across disciplines. Candidates learn to plan instruction based on the analysis of instructional materials and tasks; the assessment (formal and informal) of individual children's speaking, writing, and other communications; understanding of children's English language proficiency; and the integration of language development with other themes.

(k) Standard 7D: Effective Expression. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), coursework and supervised field experiences address effective oral and written expression, including how children learn to effectively express themselves as activity, play, and discussion partners; presenters; and writers and to use digital media and visual displays to enhance their expression in a manner that is appropriate for their age and development. Candidates learn how to engage children in a range of interactions and collaborative conversations with diverse partners on grade-level topics and texts and to engage young children in extended conversations in which multiple conversational turns are taken. Candidates learn to help children identify effective expression in what they listen to, view, and read, as they examine the words, images, and organizational structure of written, oral, or visual text. Through the program, candidates learn to teach children to discuss, orally present, and write in ways appropriate to their age and development so that their meanings are conveyed clearly, logically, powerfully, and, when appropriate and desired, poetically. Candidates also learn how to help children communicate in ways appropriate for their purpose, audience, context, and task and gain command over the conventions of written and spoken English (along with other languages in multilingual programs) as they create print and digital texts. The program focuses on candidate instruction and supervised support that values and leverages children's existing languages and dialects, including translanguaging, and that promotes effective expression in languages other than English in both English-medium and multilingual programs.

Through coursework and supervised field experiences, candidates learn to create writing-rich environments with instruction that carefully guides and supports children as they learn to write daily for various purposes, including informal writing. Candidates learn to model writing and engage children in responding to texts and experiences through dictation and writing that support learning and reflection across disciplines. Candidates learn that young children begin with drawings, marks, and scribbles that become strings of letters and phonetically spelled words and progress to conventional spellings and sentences. The program includes explicit instruction for children in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten in letter formation/printing and related language conventions, such as capitalization and punctuation, in conjunction with applicable decoding skills.

Candidates learn to support children in grade one and beyond in the development of the organization, style, and mechanics of their writing. Additionally, candidates learn to teach children to plan, develop, provide feedback to peers, revise using peer and teacher feedback, edit, and produce their own writing and oral presentations in increasingly sophisticated genres, drawing on the modes of opinion, information, and narration. Candidates learn the importance of supporting students to use keyboarding, technology, and multimedia, as appropriate, and the value of developing spelling and handwriting fluency in the writing process. Candidates also learn to engage children in self- and peer-assessment using a range of tools and to allocate sufficient time for creation, reflection, and revision. The program teaches candidates to plan instruction based on the analysis of instructional materials and tasks; the assessment (formal and informal) of individual children's speaking, writing, or other communications; and the integration of effective expression with other themes.

(l) Standard 7E: Content Knowledge. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), coursework and supervised field experiences address content knowledge, which includes literary, cultural, and discipline-specific knowledge, as a powerful contributor to the comprehension of texts and sources of information and ideas. The program highlights the integration of literacy across disciplines and the reciprocal relationships among the development of academic language(s), literacy, and content knowledge. Additionally, the program promotes the collaboration of educators to plan and implement instruction that maximizes children's development of literacy skills and content knowledge. The program also teaches candidates to understand that while building content knowledge enhances literacy development, it also serves to motivate many children, particularly when the content relevance is clear, reflects and values children's diverse experiences and cultures, and is responsive to their interests.

The program emphasizes the importance of full access to content instruction -- including through print and digital texts and multimedia, discussions, experimentation, and hands-on explorations -- for all children. The program teaches candidates to provide the supports needed based on children's language proficiency levels or learning differences and addresses inclusive practices and co-teaching models. Candidates learn to foster new learning and provide choices that reflect and expand children's interests; they engage children in learning experiences that connect to the worlds they know while enriching and extending those worlds. The program helps candidates build children's understandings of the ways in which disciplines use language and literacy to engage with content and communicate as members of discourse communities (e.g., historians, scientists).

The program addresses the role of content knowledge as children navigate increasingly complex literary and informational texts, research questions of interest, evaluate the credibility of sources, and share knowledge as writers and speakers in ways that are appropriate to their age and development. The program also teaches wide and independent reading in knowledge building and literacy development. In addition, the program provides multiple opportunities for candidates learn how to promote digital literacy and the use of educational technology, including the ability to find, evaluate, use, share, analyze, create, and communicate digital resources safely and responsibly, and to foster digital citizenship in ways that are appropriate for children's age and development. The program teaches candidates to plan instruction based on the analysis of instructional materials, tasks, and student progress as well as the integration of content knowledge with other themes.

(m) 7F: Literacy Instruction for Children with Disabilities. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), coursework and supervised field experiences provide candidates an understanding of how various disabilities can impact literacy instruction (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism, speech/language impairment, varied cognitive abilities, executive function disorder, visual impairments and blindness, deaf and hard of hearing). The program addresses how candidates can appropriately adapt, differentiate, and accommodate instruction to provide access to the curriculum for all children and to work effectively within co-teaching and inclusion models. The program teaches candidates to understand their responsibility for providing initial and supplemental instruction for children. Candidates learn and practice how to collaborate with families and guardians as well as with other teachers, specialists, and administrators from the school or district to gain additional assessment and instructional support for children. The program also teaches candidates to understand the distinction between the characteristics of emerging bi/multilingualism and the range of learning disabilities. Candidates learn the importance of accurate identification (neither over- nor under-identification) of multilingual and English learner students with disabilities and to seek support from language development and disability education specialists to initiate appropriate referrals and interventions.

The program incorporates the California Dyslexia Guidelines, as specified in Education Code § 44259(b)(4), through literacy coursework and, where practicable, supervised field experiences that include the definition of dyslexia and its characteristics; screening to determine literacy profiles and the risk for dyslexia and other potential reading and writing difficulties or disabilities; and effective approaches for teaching and adapting/differentiating instruction for children at risk for and with dyslexia and other literacy-related disabilities. Candidates learn that guiding principles for educating children at risk for and with dyslexia and other literacy-related disabilities are anchored in valid assessment and instructional practices that are evidence based and that incorporate structured literacy (i.e., instruction that is comprehensive, systematic, explicit, cumulative, and multimodal and that includes phonology, orthography, phonics, morphology, syntax, and semantics) along with other cognitive and perceptual supports.

(n) Standard 7G: Integrated and Designated English Language Development. As outlined in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4), coursework and supervised field experiences emphasize that ELD should be integrated into ELA and all other content instruction and build on children's cultural and linguistic assets, including their home languages and dialects. The program also emphasizes that comprehensive ELD includes both integrated and designated ELD and is part of Tier 1 instruction. Candidates learn how integrated and designated ELD are related, building into and from one another, and how designated ELD should be taught in connection with (rather than isolated from) content areas and topics. Through coursework and supervised field experiences, candidates learn to provide integrated ELD in which children identified as English learner students are taught to use and understand English to access and make meaning of academic content throughout the school day and across disciplines. All candidates learn to use the ELA/literacy standards, Preschool Learning Foundations, (or other content standards), and ELD standards, as defined in § 11300(a, c), in tandem to plan instruction that advances English learner students' academic and language development, strengthening their abilities to use academic English as they simultaneously learn content. The program teaches candidates to design instruction that is appropriate for children's literacy profiles, levels of English language proficiency, and prior educational experiences. Candidates also learn to design instruction that develops children's abilities to use English purposefully, interact in meaningful ways, and understand how English works.

The program also prepares candidates to provide designated ELD as a part of the regular school day in which English learner students are taught English language skills critical for engaging in grade-level content learning. Candidates learn that designated ELD instruction is tailored to children's proficiency on the English language development continuum, based on the ELD standards. Candidates also learn to use the ELD standards as the focus of instruction in designated ELD in ways that support content instruction, building into and from specific topics of study. To the extent possible, the program provides supervised field experiences for candidates that include English learner students and recently reclassified English learner students.

(o) Standard 7H: Literacy Teaching Performance Expectations and Supervised Clinical Practice. The program teaches all elements of the Literacy Teaching Performance Expectations and provides instruction, practice, and informal feedback and self-assessment focused on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by any required local and/or state literacy performance assessments. Supervised, guided practice in clinical settings, as specified in § 80067.2(b) and § 80067.2(c), provides opportunities for candidates to apply what they have learned and to gain feedback on how to improve and/or develop their practice to meet the learning needs of their children.

(p) Standard 8: Effective Mathematics Instruction in PK-3 Settings. The credential program's coursework and supervised field experiences include the study of effective means of teaching mathematics to young children, consistent with the State Board adopted K-3 Mathematics Standards and Framework and the Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605. Coursework and supervised field experiences prepare teachers to model mathematical thinking, inquiry, practice, and processes in their classrooms and to engage in mathematics teaching and learning in a mutually respectful manner with students.

Coursework and supervised field experiences prepare candidates to draw on and extend children's prior mathematical knowledge, understandings, and capabilities. The program prepares candidates to build positive relationships with children that help candidates understand children's mathematical understandings and provide appropriate learning activities and experiences that build on children's developing mathematical capabilities. The program prepares candidates to use their knowledge of individual children to meet them where they are developmentally and provide the support needed to sustain their progress.

Through coursework and supervised field experiences programs stress the goal of building children's conceptual understanding so that children develop a strong foundation for later math learning. Candidates learn to engage children in activities that encourage students to use a range of tools and strategies to solve problems, including working in pairs or small groups. The program teaches candidates to relate mathematics to children's interests and everyday life and embed math learning opportunities in daily activities. Candidates learn how to differentiate instruction and learning activities to meet individual children's learning needs.

Candidates learn to provide learning activities and opportunities for children to figure out different ways to solve problems on their own or with classmates, and to explain or show how they arrived at their solution to the problem. Programs emphasize the importance of observing, listening, and reflecting on children's mathematical thinking and discourse and asking questions, posing new learning activities and opportunities and providing a variety of tools to further surface and build on children's mathematical thinking. Candidates learn to ask children questions to elicit children's thinking and problem-solving processes as they engage in math activities.

Coursework and supervised field experiences prepare teachers to facilitate children's learning in all of the critical strands of mathematics in the areas of 1) number and operations, including counting and cardinality, 2) mathematical thinking and understanding relationships, 3) algebra and functions, 4) measurement and data analysis, and 5) geometry. For all strands and across all grade levels PK-3, the program provides teachers with effective ways to both engage children in thinking about mathematics while they do mathematics, and help children develop confidence in their mathematical skills. The program assists teachers to learn to help children develop increasingly complex mathematical understandings and skills consistent with the progression of the mathematics strands identified in the K-3 Mathematics Standards and Framework and the Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework.

Through coursework and supervised field experiences, candidates learn that deep mathematical thinking and learning occurs and is supported through promoting multiple modes of communication about mathematics, including language, gestures, movement, use of a variety of tools, writing, art, and other modalities, thereby allowing all children, including English learners and children with disabilities, opportunities to express their mathematical development in meaningful and comprehensible ways.

(t) Standard 9: Induction Individual Development Plan. Before exiting the preliminary program, candidates, LEA-based supervisors, and program supervisors collaborate on an individual development plan (IDP) consisting of recommendations for professional development and growth in the candidate's clear program. The plan is a portable document archived by the preliminary program and provided to the candidate for transmission to the clear/induction program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(c), 44259.7, 44265, 44265.5, 44227.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2024; operative 4-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 6).

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§ 80067.3. PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(a) TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Young Children in Learning. Candidates will:

(1) Demonstrate knowledge of the range and characteristics of typical and atypical child development from birth to age eight, including competencies related to developmental progression (e.g., cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and physical) and use that knowledge to engage and support all children in learning.

(2) Demonstrate and use knowledge about children's assets, including their prior experiences and interests, funds of knowledge, language, and sociocultural backgrounds, to engage and support them in learning.

(3) Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the integral role and effects of children's interpersonal relationships (e.g., peers, school staff, parents/guardians, community) and cultural factors (e.g., traditions, beliefs) to engage and support them in learning.

(4) Connect learning to meaningful and relevant contexts in the lives of children and facilitate both child and teacher-initiated active learning experiences which engage children's interests to deepen and extend their learning.

(5) Engage and collaborate in partnership with families/guardians to support children's development and learning in a culturally responsive, respectful, and interactive manner.

(6) Monitor children's active engagement in learning and adjust activities and tasks as needed to provide access to the full range of the curriculum for all children.

(7) Promote children's thinking (e.g., creative, concrete, abstract, critical) through developmentally appropriate activities, including play-based learning activities, that provide opportunities for children to engage in effective expression, inquiry, problem solving, and reflection on their learning.

(b) TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Children's Development and Learning. Candidates will:

(1) Create effective, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive learning environments (e.g., routines, classroom norms/expectations, physical space, access to materials and equipment) that promote all children's development and learning.

(2) Create a positive classroom climate by building rapport and a caring relationship with children and showing respect for children's perspectives, identities, and home languages, providing assistance when needed, recognizing their work and accomplishments.

(3) Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, colleagues, specialists, families/guardians, and community service providers to support children's development and learning.

(4) Promote positive relationships and effective learning for all children by creating culturally and linguistically responsive, flexible learning environments and establishing classroom routines, procedures, expectations, and norms with children, in partnership with families/guardians.

(5) Nurture children's positive and developmentally appropriate: social behavior, self-regulation, and social emotional development, including emotional literacy by modeling and using respectful language to communicate and encourage positive student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions.

(6) Establish, maintain, and monitor inclusive learning environments that are safe (e.g., physically and emotionally) and foster a caring community where each child is treated fairly and respectfully by adults and peers by using positive interventions and supports (e.g., restorative justice, peer collaboration, developmentally appropriate conflict resolution practices).

(7) Identify and access resources that provide inclusive support for all children, including those who have experienced trauma inside or outside of school (e.g., homelessness, foster care, serious medical needs, exposure to violence, abuse).

(c) TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Core Curriculum for Children's Learning. Candidates will:

(1) Demonstrate knowledge of most current state adopted standards and use that knowledge to organize curriculum and create developmentally appropriate play-based activities, cross disciplinary activities/lessons, both child-led and teacher guided activities to promote all children's learning.

(2) Use subject specific pedagogy in accordance with the most current Preschool Learning Foundations, state standards and frameworks within and across the core curriculum, including a focus on language, literacy, and mathematics.

(3) Consult, collaborate, and/or co-teach with other educators to provide and support opportunities for children to learn and demonstrate their knowledge of the core curriculum.

(4) Set individualized goals and objectives for content learning and make appropriate instructional adaptations to promote access to the core curriculum for all children.

(5) Promote core curriculum knowledge in all children, including monolingual and multi-lingual children, children with disabilities and children with other learning needs, by adapting the curriculum, implementing differentiated instruction, and providing explicit support for vocabulary and academic language development.

(6) Remove barriers to development and learning and provide access through instructional strategies which include, but are not limited to, the following:

(A) using developmentally appropriate instructional technology,

(B) applying principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL): multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression,

(C) using Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), including assistive technology

(7) Model and promote critical digital literacy and digital citizenship where developmentally appropriate by applying the principles of the internationally recognized International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) standards to engage children and support multiple ways to demonstrate their learning.

(d) TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences for All Children. Candidates will:

(1) Plan activities and lessons that build on what children know, accommodate children's developmental needs and learning preferences and provide opportunities for large group, small group, and individual hands-on learning experiences.

(2) Ensure opportunities for both teacher- and child-initiated experiences that are engaging for young children and that contribute to children's content knowledge, language development, and social, emotional growth.

(3) Provide learning experiences, including those that may be informed by parents/guardians, that incorporate and help validate children's backgrounds (e.g., cultural, linguistic, ethnic, economic, gender), as well as their diverse learning preferences, skills, and levels of social development to meet children's individual needs.

(4) Provide opportunities for children to express their needs and to successfully participate in activities/lessons based on education plans (e.g., Individualized Education Plan and 504 plans) within the general education classroom setting to promote learning and social, emotional development.

(5) Integrate movement, kinesthetic activities, and other types of multisensory experiences within activities/lessons to support the development of different dimensions of children's development.

(6) Use digital tools and learning technologies across learning environments as appropriate to create new content and provide personalized and integrated technology-rich activities/lessons to engage children in learning, promote digital literacy, and offer multiple means for children to demonstrate their learning.

(7) Plan and adapt developmentally, linguistically, and culturally responsive learning activities/lessons, instructional materials, and resources for all children including mono- and multi-lingual learners to provide access to the core curriculum.

(8) Apply information based on observation as well as information that may be provided by parents/guardians about children's current levels of development, language proficiency, cultural background, content-specific learning goals and needs, and assessment data to plan and implement daily learning activities.

(e) TPE 5: Assessing and Documenting Children's Development and Learning. Candidates will:

(1) Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and appropriate uses of different types of assessments (e.g., diagnostic, informal, formal, progress-monitoring, formative, summative, and performance) to design and administer culturally responsive, developmentally and linguistically appropriate classroom assessments, including use of scoring rubrics, and use the results to help plan and modify instruction and to document children's learning over time.

(2) Assess each child's learning and development as part of an ongoing cycle of observation, analysis, documentation, planning, implementation, and reflection.

(3) Analyze and interpret formative and summative assessment data to determine children's progress toward meeting learning goals.

(4) Apply assessment data and information from children's IEP, and/or 504 plans to establish learning goals and to differentiate and adapt instruction.

(5) Collaborate with specialists to interpret assessment results from formative and summative assessments to appropriately identify monolingual-and multilingual children, as well as children with language or other disabilities.

(6) Guide and monitor children in developmentally appropriate self-assessment to help them reflect on their learning goals and progress and to provide children with opportunities to revise or reframe their work based on assessment feedback.

(7) Communicate assessment information in an appropriate and timely manner to assist families/guardians in understanding children's progress in meeting social, emotional, content-specific, and language development goals.

(f) TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Early Childhood Educator. Candidates will:

(1) Reflect on one's own practice and use this information to improve teaching and learning in the ECE context.

(2) Exhibit and support acceptance and fairness toward all children, families/guardians, and colleagues to mitigate implicit and explicit biases and the ways they could negatively affect teaching and learning.

(3) Demonstrate professional responsibility for learning environments, including responsibility for the learning outcomes of all children along with appropriate concerns and policies regarding the privacy, health, and safety of children.

(4) Act with integrity in an honest and ethical manner with children's and families/guardians' well-being as a central concern. Comply with all laws concerning professional responsibilities, professional conduct, and moral fitness (i.e., mandated reporting, use of social media, and digital platforms).

(5) Co-plan, co-teach, and communicate effectively with colleagues, mentors, and/or specialists in the early childhood setting to reflect on practices and gain feedback about one's own effectiveness in meeting children's learning needs.

(g) TPE 7: Effective Literacy Instruction for PK-3 Settings. Candidates will:

(1) Plan and implement evidence-based literacy instruction appropriate to children's age, grade, and development (including children's linguistic, cognitive, and social strengths) that is grounded in an understanding of California's English Language Arts and Literacy Standards, English Language Development Standards, and Preschool Learning Foundations; the themes of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework (Foundational skills, Meaning Making, Language Development, Effective Expression, and Content Knowledge) and their integration; and the Preschool Curriculum Framework.

(2) Plan and implement evidence-based literacy instruction appropriate to children's age, grade, and development (including children's linguistic, cognitive, and social strengths) that is grounded in an understanding of Universal Design for Learning; California's Multi-Tiered System of Support (Tier 1 -- Best first instruction, Tier 2 -- Targeted, supplemental instruction, and Tier 3 -- Referrals for intensive intervention); and The California Dyslexia Guidelines, including the definition and characteristics of dyslexia and structured literacy (i.e., instruction for children at risk for and with dyslexia that is comprehensive, systematic, explicit, cumulative, and multimodal and that includes phonology, orthography, phonics, morphology, syntax, and semantics).

(3) Incorporate asset-based pedagogies and inclusive approaches and culturally and linguistically affirming and sustaining practices in literacy instruction, recognizing and incorporating the diversity of children's cultures, languages, dialects, and home communities. Promote children's literacy development in languages other than English in multilingual (dual language and bilingual education) programs.

(4) Provide literacy instruction for all children that is active, motivating, and engaging; responsive to children's age, language and literacy development, and literacy goals; reflective of family engagement, social and emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices; and based on children's assessed learning strengths and needs, analysis of instructional materials and tasks, and identified academic standards. Create literacy environments for young children that encourage active, playful exploration; interaction with others; child-initiated, self-directed activities; and imaginative and dramatic play.

(5) Foundational Skills. Develop children's foundational skills according to standards and expectations specified for children's age and grade. Develop children's skills in print concepts, including letters of the alphabet; phonological awareness, including phonemic awareness; phonics, spelling, and word recognition, including letter-sound, spelling-sound, and sound-symbol correspondences; decoding and encoding; morphological awareness; and text reading fluency, including accuracy, prosody (expression), and rate (as an indicator of automaticity), through instruction that structured and organized as well as direct, systematic, and explicit and that includes practice in connected, decodable text. Create literacy environments that are print rich and that foster interest in print; engage young children actively and deliberately with games, books, poetry, oral storytelling, and songs that draw their attention to print, the manipulation of sounds, and alphabet letters. Provide instruction in text reading fluency that emphasizes spelling and syllable patterns, semantics, morphology, and syntax. Advance children's progress in the elements of foundational skills, language, and cognitive skills that support them as they read and write increasingly complex disciplinary texts with comprehension and effective expression.

(6) Meaning making. Engage children in meaning making by building on prior knowledge and using age-appropriate literary and informational texts (print, digital, and oral) that are appropriately complex and that mirror children's backgrounds, including their cultures, languages, genders, and abilities. Engage children in questioning and discussion to develop their literal and inferential comprehension, including the higher-order cognitive skills of reasoning, perspective taking, and critical listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Engage children in reading, listening, speaking, writing, and viewing closely to draw information from texts, ask and answer questions, and support analysis, reflection, and research. Ensure that literacy experiences for young children include reading aloud, modeling, and assisting children in making predictions, retelling and reenacting, and responding to and generating questions about stories, picture books, and other texts.

(7) Language Development. Promote children's oral and written language development by providing rich exposure to and experience with varied forms of language and responding attentively to children's language use. Develop children's language by attending to vocabulary knowledge and use, grammatical structures (e.g., syntax), and discourse-level understandings as children listen, speak, read, and write with comprehension and effective expression. Create environments that foster oral and written language development, including discipline-specific academic language. Enhance language development by engaging children in the creation of diverse print, oral, digital, and multimedia texts. Conduct instruction that leverages children's existing linguistic repertoires, including home languages and dialects, and that accepts and encourages translanguaging.

(8) Effective Expression. Develop children's effective expression as they discuss, present, write, and use language conventions. Engage children in a range of formal and informal collaborative discussions, including extended conversations in which multiple conversational turns are taken, and writing for varied purposes, audiences, and contexts. Develop young children's early writing skills by prompting them to share ideas, information, and stories using their developing knowledge of how print works. Teach children in ways appropriate for their age and development to plan, develop, provide feedback to peers, revise using peer and teacher feedback, edit, and produce their own writing and oral presentations in various genres, drawing on the modes of opinion, information, and narration. In transitional kindergarten and beyond, teach children letter formation/printing and related language conventions, such as capitalization and punctuation, in conjunction with applicable decoding skills. Develop children's use of keyboarding, technology, and multimedia, as appropriate, and fluency in spelling, handwriting, and other language conventions to support writing and presentations.

(9) Content Knowledge. Promote children's content knowledge by engaging children in literacy instruction, in all pertinent content areas, that integrates reading, writing, listening, and speaking in discipline-specific ways, including through printed and digital texts and multimedia; discussions; experimentation; hands-on explorations; and wide and independent reading and read alouds and by providing choices that reflect and expand their interests. Teach children to navigate increasingly complex literary and informational texts relevant to the discipline, research questions of interest, and convey knowledge in a variety of ways. Promote digital literacy and the use of technology, including the ability to find, evaluate, use, share, analyze, create, and communicate digital resources safely and responsibly, and foster digital citizenship.

(10) Monitor children's progress in literacy development using formative assessment practices, ongoing progress monitoring, and diagnostic techniques that inform instructional decision making as described in § 80067.3(e). Understand how to use screening to determine children's literacy profiles and identify potential reading and writing difficulties, including children's risk for dyslexia and other literacy-related disabilities. Understand how to appropriately assess and interpret results for English learner students. If indicated, collaborate with families and guardians as well as with teachers, specialists, other professionals, and administrators from the school or district to facilitate comprehensive assessment for disabilities in English and as appropriate in the home language; plan and provide supplemental instruction in inclusive settings; and initiate referrals for children who need more intensive support.

(11) Provide instruction in English language development (ELD) for children identified as English learner students based on an understanding of comprehensive ELD, which includes both integrated and designated ELD and is part of Tier 1 instruction. Understand how integrated and designated ELD are related and how designated ELD is taught in connection with (rather than isolated from) content areas and topics. Use ELA/literacy standards, Preschool Learning Foundations, or other content standards and ELD standards adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605 in tandem to plan instruction that attends to children's literacy profiles, levels of English language proficiency, and prior educational experiences. Provide ELD instruction that builds on children's cultural and linguistic assets and develops children's abilities to use English purposefully, interact in meaningful ways, and understand how English works across the disciplines.

(h) TPE 8: Effective Mathematics Instruction in a PK-3 Setting. Candidates will:

(1) Plan and implement mathematics instruction appropriate to children's age, grade, and developmental levels (including children's linguistic, cognitive, social and emotional strengths and learning needs) that is grounded in an understanding of California's Mathematics Standards and Framework and the Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework.

(2) Provide learning opportunities, consistent with Universal Design for Learning principles, for children to develop knowledge related to:

(A) number and operations, including counting and cardinality

(B) mathematical thinking and understanding relationships

(C) algebra and functions

(D) measurement and data analysis

(E) geometry, as described in the California's Mathematics Standards and the Preschool Learning Foundations.

(3) Provide a secure environment for children to take intellectual risks, foster positive attitudes toward mathematics and encourage student curiosity, academic discourse, and persistence in solving mathematical problems.

(4) Consistent with California's Standards for Mathematical Practice adopted by the state board of education under Education Code sections 51002, 51226, and 60605, develop children's abilities according to their individual developmental levels, linguistic, cognitive, social and emotional strengths and learning needs, to:

(A) make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

(B) reason abstractly and quantitatively

(C) construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

(D) model with mathematics

(E) use appropriate tools strategically

(F) attend to precision

(G) look for and make use of structure

(H) look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

(I) make and test conjectures to solve problems; and

(J) recognize relationships within and among concepts.

(5) Differentiate and provide developmentally appropriate instruction and tasks to meet individual children's learning needs and engage children in self-initiated as well as teacher-led learning activities, including play-based activities, that use manipulatives and other tools to solve problems.

(6) Observe and interpret children's strategies in solving problems and ask thought-provoking questions that lead to deeper understanding (e.g., analysis, synthesis, evaluation). Provide follow-up activities and ensure access to manipulatives and other tools, including education technology to further develop and build on children's mathematical thinking.

(7) Support respectful child-to-child interactions as students engage with their classmates to figure out ways to solve problems and explain or show how they arrived at their solution and provide ways for children to demonstrate their ability to construct mathematical arguments based on sound reasoning and relevant evidence.

(8) Support all children to develop the academic language of mathematics, ensuring access for all children to the content of mathematics appropriate to grade level expectations and encourage parents/guardians to use the home language to talk about mathematics (especially numbers, arithmetic, spatial relations, and patterns) and share with children where mathematics is used in the home and the community.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(c), 44259.7, 44265, 44265.5, 44227.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-7-2024; operative 4-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 6).

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§ 80067. Specific Requirements for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

(a) Preliminary Credential Requirements: The minimum requirements for the preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential for applicants shall include:

(1) Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education.

(2) Completion of a professional preparation program pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370 and in accordance with sections 80067.1 and 80067.2 that:

(A) meets the PK-3 ECE Program Standards and Teaching Performance Expectations outlined in sections 80067.1 and 80067.2, including literacy standards and Teaching Performance Expectations outlined in sections 80067.2(g) through (o) and adopted pursuant to Senate Bill 488, Chapter 678, Statutes of 2021,

(B) is approved by the Committee on Accreditation based upon the standards and expectations outlined in sections 80067.1 and 80067.2 for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential, and

(C) includes preparation to serve English learners and a 600-hour clinical practice experience with a minimum of 200 hours in a preschool (PK) and/or transitional kindergarten (TK) setting and a minimum of 200 hours in a kindergarten through third grade (K-3) setting.

(3) For candidates first enrolled in a PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist program prior to July 1, 2025, passage of a commission approved teaching performance assessment for multiple subjects in a PK-3 setting, or passage of a commission approved teaching performance assessment for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential. For candidates first enrolled in a PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist program on or after July 1, 2025, passage of a commission approved teaching performance assessment for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Commission approval of a teaching performance assessment will be in accordance with Education Code sections 44225(i) and (j) based upon the commission's mission to ensure integrity, relevance, and high quality in the preparation and certification of the educators who serve all of California's diverse students.

(4) Completion of the subject matter requirement by one of the following:

(A) Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a degree major in the field of child development, child and adolescent development, human development, early childhood education, child and family studies, early childhood studies, family science, human development and family science, or child, adolescent, and family studies.

(B) Completion of 24 semester units or the equivalent quarter units of non-remedial, degree-applicable coursework at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education and/or child development.

(5) Passage of either the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA), or a literacy performance assessment approved by the Commission for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Credential that is aligned with the requirements outlined in Education Code section 44320.3.

(6) Verification of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code section 44335, by one of the means described in section 80415.

(b) Clear Credential Requirements: The minimum requirements for the clear PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential shall include:

(1) Possession of a preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential issued based on the requirements outlined in section (a).

(2) One of the following:

(A) Enrollment in and successful completion of a commission approved Teacher Induction program pursuant to Education Code section 44279.1, or

(B) Possession of a valid National Board Early Childhood/Generalist certificate. A qualified applicant holding a valid clear Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist Teaching Credential who has previously completed a commission approved Teacher Induction program shall, upon completion of a preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential program, be granted a clear PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential without first being required to hold a preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential or complete an additional induction experience. Such applicants may apply directly to the commission for the clear credential in the same manner as outlined in subsection (h)(2).

(c) Professional Preparation Program Models: For the purposes of this section, professional preparation programs referenced in subsection (a)(2) may include any of the following program models offered by a commission accredited program sponsor pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44374 and in accordance with sections 80067.1 and 80067.2:

(1) Integrated undergraduate teacher preparation program, approved by the commission, which may be offered by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education.

(2) Combined community college and baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program, approved by the commission, which may be offered by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education.

(3) Post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program, approved by the commission, which may be offered by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education.

(4) Teacher residency program, approved by the commission, which may be offered by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education in partnership with one or more LEAs.

(5) Intern teacher preparation program, approved by the commission, which may be offered by a California public school, school district or county office of education, or by a regionally-accredited college or university, that shall include the additional requirements outlined in subsection (A) below. Intern programs are a partnership between the commission accredited program sponsor and the California employing agency that elects to employ an individual as the teacher of record on the basis of an intern credential. The requirements outlined in subsections (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (A)(iii) below must be met prior to the recommendation for and issuance of an intern teaching credential by the accredited program sponsor.

(A) Support and Supervision.

(i) Prior to an intern teacher assuming daily teaching responsibilities, a signed Memorandum of Understanding must be in place between the commission accredited program sponsor and the California employing agency detailing the support and supervision that will be provided.

(ii) The commission accredited program sponsor in cooperation with the California employing agency shall counsel the intern candidate and develop a plan to complete the requirements to earn a credential in the content or specialty area(s) of the intern credential. The commission accredited program sponsor, employing agency, and the intern teacher shall concur on the program planned.

(iii) Prior to an intern teacher assuming daily teaching responsibilities, the California employing agency must identify for the intern teacher a mentor who possesses a valid, corresponding life or clear teaching credential and a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.

(iv) A minimum of 144 hours of support/mentoring and supervision shall be provided to each intern teacher per school year to coach, model, and demonstrate within the classroom, and to assist with course planning and problem-solving regarding students, curriculum, and effective teaching methodologies. The minimum support/mentoring and supervision provided to an intern teacher who assumes daily teaching responsibilities after the beginning of a school year shall be equal to 4 hours times the number of instructional weeks remaining in the school year. A minimum of two hours of support/mentoring and supervision shall be provided to an intern teacher every five instructional days.

(v) The following additional support/mentoring and supervision shall be provided to an intern teacher who enters the program without a valid English learner authorization listed on a previously issued multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist instruction teaching credential; a valid English learner authorization or CLAD Certificate issued pursuant to section 80015; or a valid bilingual authorization issued pursuant to section 80015.1:

a. The commission accredited program sponsor shall provide 45 hours of support/mentoring and supervision per school year, including in-classroom coaching, specific to the needs of English learners. The minimum support/mentoring and supervision provided to an intern teacher who assumes daily teaching responsibilities after the beginning of a school year shall be equal to five hours times the number of months remaining in the school year. The support/mentoring and supervision should be distributed in a manner that sufficiently supports the intern teacher's development of knowledge and skills in the instruction of English learners.

b. The California employing agency shall identify an individual who will be immediately available to assist the intern teacher with planning lessons that are appropriately designed and differentiated for English learners, for assessing language needs and progress, and for support of language accessible instruction through in-classroom modeling and coaching as needed. The identified individual may be the same mentor assigned pursuant to (5)(A)(iii) provided the individual possesses an English learner authorization and will be immediately available to assist the intern teacher.

c. An individual who passes the CTEL examinations specified in section 80015.3(a) prior or subsequent to the issuance of the intern credential may be exempted from the provisions of a and b above.

(d) Professional Preparation Program Equivalency: Commission approved professional preparation programs shall recognize and grant equivalency for prior experience as follows:

(1) PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential candidates that meet both the requirements outlined in subsections (A) and (B) below shall be granted equivalence for at least 200 hours of the required clinical practice experience in a PK or TK setting and may be granted equivalence for an additional 200 total hours of the required clinical practice experience in a PK or TK setting within the program of professional preparation. Such candidates must complete all other program requirements, including a clinical practice experience of at least 200 hours in a K-3 setting.

(A) Either 1) hold a valid Child Development Permit at the Teacher level or higher, or 2) verify employment as a lead teacher in a Head Start program, or 3) verify employment as a lead teacher in a childcare and development center serving preschool-aged children.

(B) Verify six (6) years or more of satisfactory, full-time teaching experience as a lead teacher in a public or private center-based childcare and development program serving preschool-aged children that is either a license-exempt childcare and development center pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 1596.792(o) or holds a license as defined in section 101152(l)(1), Article 1, Chapter 1, Division 12, of Title 22.

(i) Satisfactory teaching experience shall be verified by the public or private center-based childcare and development center. Verification shall include a statement by the employer confirming that the teacher's performance was rated satisfactory or better in the following areas:

• The use of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for preschool-aged children.

• The ability to establish and maintain developmentally appropriate standards and expectations for student behavior.

• A demonstration of deep knowledge of the early literacy, early mathematics, and other preschool subjects, and the use of developmentally appropriate teaching and learning approaches that engage students and promote student understanding.

• An ability to plan and implement a sequence of appropriate learning activities, both teacher and child initiated.

• An ability to evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.

• An ability to communicate effectively with young children and their families/guardians.

(ii) Full-time experience shall be defined as classroom-based teaching for at least three hours per day, for at least 75% of the school year. Part time experience, or experience serving as anything other than a lead teacher, shall not be acceptable.

(iii) Lead teacher means an adult who has direct responsibility for the care and development of children from birth to 5 years of age in a center-based early childhood care setting, and serves in a teaching capacity with 3 or 4 year olds.

(2) Candidates for the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential who have completed a practicum course at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, including a community college, shall be granted clinical practice equivalency for these hours commensurate with the number of hours served in the practicum course, up to a maximum of 200 hours, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(A) The practicum course is credit bearing and degree applicable towards a Teacher Level or higher level Child Development Permit or a degree in early childhood education, child development, child and adolescent development, early childhood studies, or human development.

(B) The practicum hours completed were in a preschool or early childhood setting serving 3-4 year old children and included clinical practice experience that was supervised at minimum by a trained faculty member/instructor with expertise in Early Childhood and Child Development pedagogy who provided observation and feedback to the candidate.

(C) The candidate earned a C or better on the practicum course. Courses earned with a “Pass,” or another designation deemed by the institution of higher education to be equivalent to a grade of “C” or higher are also acceptable.

(D) The candidate provides to the Commission-approved PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction program verification of the hours served through transcripts and other documentation as determined by the Commission-approved program.

(3) Candidates who have completed both a verified work experience as outlined in paragraph (d)(1) above and a qualified practicum experience as outlined in paragraph (d)(2) above may be granted a maximum of 400 hours total toward the clinical practice requirement and shall complete the remaining 200 hours of clinical practice in the teacher preparation program.

(e) Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Holder Equivalencies: PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential candidates that also hold a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an English learner authorization who have met statutory requirements for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential are exempt from the professional preparation program requirements outlined in subsection (a)(2) and (a)(3) above. Such candidates may apply directly to the commission by submitting all of the following, and will be issued a PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a term of preliminary or clear based upon and in alignment with the term of their valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential:

(1) Official transcripts verifying completion of the subject matter requirement outlined in subsection (a)(4), and

(2) A competed application as defined in section 80002; the processing fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442.

(f) Authorizations and Scope: The authorization for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential shall be as follows:

(1) The authorization for teaching services shall be issued with the following statement: “This credential authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in a self-contained general education classroom setting and, as a self-contained classroom teacher, to team teach or to regroup students across classrooms, in preschool through grade three.”

(2) The authorization for English learner services shall be issued with the following statement: “The following instructional services may be provided to English learners in the settings and content area(s) specified on this document: (1) English language development defined as instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English defined as instruction in a subject area, delivered in English, that is specially designed to meet the needs of limited-English-proficient students. This English learner authorization also covers classes taught on the basis of other valid, non-emergency credentials or permits held within the settings or content/specialty area(s) listed at the grade or age levels authorized.”

(3) In addition to the teaching authorizations provided in subsections (f)(1) and (f)(2) above, an intern credential shall be issued with the following statement: “This individual has completed the intern preservice preparation, which included specific instruction on the teaching of English learners and is participating in a Commission approved intern preparation program. The individual must be supported by both the commission accredited program and the employer in the area(s) listed and in their work with English learners and must make satisfactory progress toward program completion for the duration of the intern credential.”

(4) An intern credential shall also be restricted to service with the California employing agency identified by the commission accredited program sponsor.

(g) Credential Validity: Period of validity for PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential shall be as follows:

(1) An intern credential issued pursuant to this section shall be initially issued for two years.

(2) A preliminary credential issued pursuant to this section shall be initially issued for five years.

(3) A clear credential issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for five years.

(h) Submission of Applications: Issuance of the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential shall require the following:

(1) For the preliminary credential candidate that has met all requirements outlined in section (a), submission by the program sponsor of a formal online recommendation including submission of an application as defined in section 80002; the processing fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442.

(2) For the clear credential candidate that has met the requirement in section (b)(2)(i), submission by the program sponsor of a formal online recommendation including submission of an application as defined in section 80002; the processing fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442.

(3) For the clear credential candidate that has met the requirement in section (b)(2)(ii), the candidate may apply directly to the commission by submitting an application as defined in section 80002; the processing fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442.

(4) For the intern program candidate that is enrolled in the program and has met the provisions of section (a) and subsection(c)(5)(A), submission by the program sponsor of a formal online recommendation including submission of an application as defined in section 80002; the processing fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1); and fingerprint clearance as specified in section 80442.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(h) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44225(e), 44256(c), 44265, 44279.1 and 44370, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and new section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 13.

2. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 2-7-2024; operative 4-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 6).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 4-22-2025; operative 7-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 17).

4. New subsection (a)(6) filed 11-26-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 48).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80071.1. Oral Proficiency Examinations for Single Subject Language Authorization. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I795B33E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:28:10.955524+00:00
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§ 80071.1. Oral Proficiency Examinations for Single Subject Language Authorization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280 and 44289, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80071.2. Writing Proficiency Examination for Single Subject English Language Authorization. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I795D7DD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:28:14.593427+00:00
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§ 80071.2. Writing Proficiency Examination for Single Subject English Language Authorization. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280 and 44289, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80071.3. English Writing Proficiency Examination for Candidates Without College Recommendations. [Renumbered]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I795FEED34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80071.3. English Writing Proficiency Examination for Candidates Without College Recommendations. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280 and 44289, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

2. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80071.3 to 80078 filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80071.5. Reading Instruction Competence Assessment.
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§ 80071.5. Reading Instruction Competence Assessment.

Every applicant for an initial Multiple Subject Teaching Credential on or after October 1, 1998, or an initial Education Specialist Instruction Credential on or after January 1, 2000, shall be required to obtain a passing score on the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) with the following exceptions:

(a) Applicants applying for a document exempt by Education Code 44283.2(b).

(b) Applicants applying for a one-year nonrenewable or a two-year preliminary teaching credential based on 1) a teacher education program including student teaching obtained outside of California and 2) a baccalaureate degree. These applicants must pass the RICA prior to renewing the two-year preliminary unless exempt by § 80071.5(c) or (d).

(c) Applicants holding a valid California teaching credential based on a baccalaureate degree and a teacher education program including student teaching, other than those applicants renewing the credentials described in (b) to either the three-year preliminary credential or, if the three-year preliminary credential is not requested, the professional clear credential.

(d) Applicants holding a valid teaching credential from another state, with a comparable authorization to the credential sought.

(e) Applicants applying for an internship credential based on Education Code § 44452. These applicants must pass the RICA prior to obtaining a preliminary or professional clear credential of the same type, unless exempt by § 80071.5(c) or (d).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252(b)(3), 44253, 44283, 44283.2 and 44452, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-21-2000; operative 7-21-2000 (Register 2000, No. 25).

2. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain Reading Instruction Competence Assessment requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79573C434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80071. Qualification by Examination for Issuance of Credential.

(a) Every applicant who seeks to satisfy a credential, certificate, permit, or waiver requirement by examination must meet the passing score requirement(s) established by the Commission that were in effect at the time the examination was taken. A list of the adopted examinations and passing score requirements will be made available upon request to the Commission.

(b) For each examination score used to satisfy a requirement for the issuance of a credential, certificate, permit, or waiver, there can be no more than ten years between (1) the date the score was earned and (2) the issuance date of the credential, certificate, permit, or waiver for which the examination score is used.

(c) For purposes of this section, the Video Performance Assessment of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment, described in Education Code § 44283, is considered an examination.

(d) Once an examination score has been used to satisfy a California certification requirement, it may be used to satisfy a requirement of another certification document regardless of the ten-year limit described in subsection (b) if the score satisfies the passing score requirement for the new document.

(e) The ten-year limit described in subsection (b) shall not apply to scores on examinations used to 1) verify knowledge of the Constitution of the United States, as specified in Education Code § 44335; 2) grant credit by an institution of higher education; or 3) verify experience learning a second language required for the Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate, as specified in Section 80015 of the Title 5 Regulations. The ten-year limit on scores described in subsection (b) shall not apply to any examination that is exempt from this requirement by statute or regulation. The ten-year limit on scores described in subsection (b) shall not apply to any examination that was discontinued for certification use and no longer administered prior to January 1, 2017.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(d), 44252, 44253.3, 44280, 44283, 44289 and 44335, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Part I, Division 7, Subchapter 17, Article 3 (Sections 5941-5957) to Part VIII, Chapter 1, Article 3 (Sections 80071-80094), filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history see Registers 77, No. 33 and No. 9; Register 76, No. 17; Register 75, No. 44; and Register 73, No. 26.

2. Amendment filed 6-5-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 23).

3. Amendment filed 4-17-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 16).

4. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 1-10-2000; operative 2-9-2000 (Register 2000, No. 2).

5. Amendment of subsections (b), (d) and (e) filed 12-5-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 50).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80072. Appeal upon Failure to Pass Subject Matter Examination.
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§ 80072. Appeal upon Failure to Pass Subject Matter Examination.

The Commission will consider appeals presented in writing by applicants who have failed to attain the passing score standard established by the Commission when the appellant can verify evidence of meeting the following appeal standards:

(a) Within 30 days after a score report for a written examination has been received for any certificate or credential issued by the Commission, an unsuccessful applicant may file a petition of appeal with the Executive Secretary on the grounds of fraud, discrimination, or clerical error in scoring, or other grounds of extraordinary improper acts or circumstances which were reported to the test supervisor at the time of the administration of the examination and which a reasonable person could agree deprived the candidate of a fair chance to take and pass the examination; except that mere failure to pass an examination which has been successfully passed by other applicants shall not be grounds for appeal. Candidates are encouraged to report any extraordinary improper test administration acts or circumstances to the Commission.

(b) The petition shall be in writing and shall state the facts, information or circumstances upon which the appeal is based and in sufficient detail to identify the examination and persons involved. The petition shall be signed and dated by the applicant, and shall include the following statement: “I certify under penalty of perjury that the facts stated herein are true and correct.”

(c) The petition may include other relevant information including the petitioner's academic record, letters of recommendation and other facts upon which the Commission might reasonably conclude that, but for the grounds for appeal alleged, the petitioner would have demonstrated all qualifications required by law for such credential or certificate.

(d) The petition, with the Executive Secretary's recommendation with respect thereto, shall be granted or denied by the Commission on the basis of the verified facts presented in the petition. The Commission may order reexamination of the petitioner upon all or any portion of the examination appealed from with or without further examination fee.

(e) An applicant who fails a subject matter examination and who does not meet the standards may appeal by requesting to be examined by a board of examiners. Such examination, if feasible, may be an oral examination by a board of examiners, as specified in Section 80075. Such an appeal shall be in writing and shall include all of the following:

(1) Verification that appellant has failed the examination and does not meet the standards; and

(2) Agreement by the appellant to pay the costs of impaneling and operating the board of examiners.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44252, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280, 44281, 44310, and 44345(a), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 1-12-79; designated effective 2-14-79 (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-27-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).

3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80073. Board of Examiners.

In response to appeals filed in accordance with Section 80072(e), the Commission shall appoint boards of examiners as appropriate, each consisting of not more than six persons drawn equally from practicing public school teachers and full-time higher education faculty in the subjects or field(s) in which the candidate wishes to be examined. All examinations held by such boards shall be executive and closed sessions with only board members, Commission members, and staff, and the applicant permitted to attend. The recommendations of each board of examiners shall be in writing. A copy of such recommendations shall be transmitted to the Commission, and the Commission will notify applicants of its decision by registered mail within 30 days after the Commission considers the recommendations of the board.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 1-12-79; designated effective 2-14-79 (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80074. Members of the Board of Examiners.

The Commission shall consider the following criteria when appointing members to a board of examiners:

(a) Current full-time employment;

(b) Major in the subject area to be examined;

(c) Three years of full-time teaching experience in the subject area of the examination;

(d) Bilingual or crosscultural experience or other background and expertise appropriate to the specific needs of applicants.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80075. Oral Examination.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I797FF9F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80075. Oral Examination.

The oral examination shall be given at a location or locations designated by the Commission. No more than two such examinations shall be scheduled in one year for each subject matter area. This oral examination shall cover the substance specified in the adopted scope and content statement appropriate to the subject matter area being examined, and shall be scheduled for no longer than three hours.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80076.  Board of Examiners' Fee.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7981A7A44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80076. Board of Examiners' Fee.

The fee shall be based on actual costs to assemble the Board of Examiners. A fee as provided in Section 80487 must be paid prior to the scheduling of the examination. After actual costs have been determined, a refund of any unearned portion of the fee will be paid to the applicant. These costs may be prorated between two candidates when two candidates are to be examined in one day, and among all candidates taking the same examination when the examination session lasts longer than one day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280 and 44289, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80077. Examination Processing Fee.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79848DD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80077. Examination Processing Fee.

The fee for processing a request to apply for an examination score to meet one of the requirements for a Ryan Act credential shall be as provided in Section 80487. The fee is deemed earned upon receipt and shall not be refunded. A separate request and fee is required for each examination taken.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44298, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280 and 44289, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80078. English Writing Proficiency Examination for Candidates Without College Recommendations. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7986FED24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:28:51.973260+00:00
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§ 80078. English Writing Proficiency Examination for Candidates Without College Recommendations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(h), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44280 and 44289, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80071.3 to Section 80078 filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

2. Repealer filed 5-15-97; operative 6-14-97 (Register 97, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80085.1. Programs of Academic Preparation; General Requirement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I798C07E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:28:59.529383+00:00
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§ 80085.1. Programs of Academic Preparation; General Requirement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44310, 44311 and 44312, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Amendment filed 6-19-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80085. Programs of Academic Preparation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I798996E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:28:55.812734+00:00
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§ 80085. Programs of Academic Preparation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44310, 44311 and 44312, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 51.

2. Amendment filed 6-19-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80086. Programs of Academic Preparation; Specific Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I798E51D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:29:03.064277+00:00
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§ 80086. Programs of Academic Preparation; Specific Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44311, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 51.

2. Amendment of subsection (i) filed 8-22-89; operative 9-21-89 (Register 89, No. 34).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80087. Institutional Procedures and Standards. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79909BC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:29:08.368464+00:00
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§ 80087. Institutional Procedures and Standards. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44224, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44311 and 44312, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Amendment filed 6-19-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80088. Approval of Programs of Academic Preparation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79930CC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:29:12.203730+00:00
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§ 80088. Approval of Programs of Academic Preparation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44310 and 44311, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 51.

2. Amendment filed 6-19-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).

3. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 11-26-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 48).

4. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80092. Period of Validity of Waiver Subject Matter Program. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79CD2F934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:29:34.640920+00:00
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§ 80092. Period of Validity of Waiver Subject Matter Program. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Specific Reference: Section 44310, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 3. Examinations and Subject Matter Programs > § 80093. Completion of Waiver Subject Matter Program; Subsequent Examination Not Required. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79CF52734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:29:38.465308+00:00
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§ 80093. Completion of Waiver Subject Matter Program; Subsequent Examination Not Required. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Specific Reference: Section 44310, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I79D238A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80094. Institutionally Approved Subject Matter Equivalencies.

Regionally accredited California colleges and universities approved by the Commission to offer subject matter programs in compliance with Education Code Section 44256 shall be authorized to determine the equivalence of courses and programs to their Commission approved program which students may submit from another institution. The Commission shall accept the verification of subject matter equivalence from approved institutions provided that, with the exception of persons whose academic and professional preparation were completed in regionally accredited institutions outside of California, the applicant for a multiple or single subject teaching credential has completed all or part of his or her undergraduate or graduate academic or professional preparation at the institution determining the equivalency of the subject matter. The Commission shall also accept the verification of subject matter equivalence from an approved institution where the applicant has not completed course work when neither the degree granting institution nor the institution at which the program is being completed has an approved subject matter program in the subject to be listed on the credential. However, the verification of subject matter equivalence must be in the applicant's degree major. The Commission shall also accept the verification of subject matter equivalence from an approved institution where the applicant has not completed course work if the equivalence was approved prior to the implementation of these regulations and all academic standards required in the institution's approved subject matter have been met.

For applicants whose academic and professional preparation were completed in regionally accredited institutions outside of California, the Commission shall accept subject matter equivalence determinations by approved California institutions so long as the institution submits verification that the out-of-state applicant has met requirements equivalent to those in the institution's approved program. Such verification shall include, but not be limited to, a listing of courses completed by the applicant deemed to be equivalent to courses in the institutions approved program, attainment of all academic standards required in the institution's approved program, and successful completion of any final assessment required of students in the institution's approved program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44259(b)(5), Eduction Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Editorial correction of Note filed 7-22-82 (Register 82, No. 30).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-1-96; operative 5-31-96 (Register 96, No. 18).

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§ 80071.4. Basic Skills Examination.

(a) After January 31, 1983, every applicant for a credential, permit or certificate, shall be required to have obtained a passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).

(b) Pursuant to Education Code Sections 44252(b) and (d) applicants for the following credentials, permits, or certificates are exempt from this requirement:

(1) a credential to be issued solely for teaching adults in an apprenticeship program;

(2) a credential for an adult education designated subject other than an academic subject; and

(3) a certificate of clearance;

(4) a children's center permit or a permit authorizing service in a special center for the handicapped, when a baccalaureate degree is not required;

(5) a credential, certificate, or permit for an additional teaching authorization when the applicant holds a non-emergency credential, certificate or permit that requires a baccalaureate degree and authorizes teaching;

(6) a health services credential;

(7) a Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credential.

(8) any Designated Subjects Special Subjects Credential for which a baccalaureate degree is not required.

(9) an applicant who has obtained a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(c) Pursuant to Education Code Section 44252(b)(3), a school district can request a one year non-renewable credential for an individual who they wish to employ and who has not yet passed the CBEST.

(1) The applicant for the one year non-renewable credential shall satisfy all of the following:

(A) either 1. or 2. below:

1. completed an out-of-state professional preparation program for a credential comparable to the California credential requested; or

2. completed a California approved professional preparation program for the requested credential prior to February 1, 1983 and has resided outside of California for the year immediately preceding application for the one year non-renewable emergency credential.

(B) and all minimum requirements for the California credential requested except for the CBEST requirement; and

(C) a basic skills test developed and administered by the employing school district.

(d) Applicants for an exchange certificated employee credential can be issued a one-year preliminary credential pending the passage of the CBEST.

(e) An applicant for any credential needing the CBEST shall be required to have passed it only once, regardless of the time that has elapsed between the date of passing the test and the date of the application.

(f) The Commission will establish the schedule of CBEST administrations for computer-based testing center exams and for online at-home proctored exams no less than four months prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, and will publicize the schedule by all reasonable means as quickly as practicable. The only two testing options for CBEST are computer-based in a testing center and online-proctored where a proctor observes the test taker taking the CBEST online.

(g) The Commission will arrange for a special administration of the test in the event that an emergency occurs. An emergency for this purpose is a reasonably unforeseeable circumstance which cannot be avoided or a foreseeable one that cannot be accommodated because of the special and unique staff recruitment problems with which a school district or group of districts is faced.

The special administration will be scheduled by the Commission as soon as possible, consistent with the district's schedule for compliance with the requirements of sections 80071.4(h)(1)(B), (h)(1)(C), and (h)(2)(C) below, except that no special administration will be scheduled in the period three calendar weeks before a scheduled regular administration. No special administration will be scheduled without reasonable assurance that at least forty people will actually register and take the test at the special administration. Two or more districts or counties may jointly participate in a single administration provided each can satisfy the requirements specified in Section 80071.4(h).

(h) The written request for a special administration must include a copy of relevant sections of the official minutes of the district or county governing board and documentation by the superintendent of the specific facts of the emergency.

(1) The minutes of the governing board meeting must show that the board accepts the following conditions:

(A) An emergency as defined in subsection (g) exists and is unavoidable.

(B) District or county staff will assist in locating or providing space for the special administration and in the identification of qualified examination proctors, if such assistance is requested by the Commission or its designated agent;

(C) District or county staff will provide administrative support in accomplishing the registration process in a manner that will be consistent with the CBEST registration and reporting system;

(D) The district agrees to pay the full fee required for testing forty persons, even if fewer than forty actually take the test at a special administration.

(E) The district or county agrees not to require that the people taking the test pay any of the excess administrative cost incurred by the district or county.

(2) The superintendent of the district or county shall provide the following information as part of the written request:

(A) A detailed statement on the cause of the emergency and the reasons it could not have been anticipated in time to make use of the most recent previous regular administration;

(B) Documentation on the numbers of substitute or contract teachers needed, the total number of teachers on contract in the district or county, or the average daily number of substitutes used in the preceding year as appropriate to the definition of an emergency cited in the governing board minutes;

(C) A description of the plans for publicizing the special administration to insure that it will be maximally effective in attracting people not previously tested who can meet the emergency needs of the district or county;

(D) A definitive statement about whether admission to the special administration will be limited to people who are potential employees of the district or county requesting the special administration, or will be open to anyone who wishes to take the test;

(E) Designation of the county or district having primary responsibility for administrative arrangements for the special administration, in the event that two or more counties or districts are participating jointly in the special administration.

(i) No special administration will be scheduled for a college or university.

(j) There will be no limit on the number of times a person may take the entire test or sections of the test. Section(s) of the test that have been passed need not be repeated, but no person taking the test may omit any section that has not been passed.

(k) In determining whether a person has passed the test, the highest score obtained on any section of the test at any administration will be used without regard to the length of time that has elapsed since the score was obtained.

(l) All credential program applicants shall take the CBEST for diagnostic purposes no later than the deadline for submission of his/her application for admission to the credential program unless the applicant is exempt from the CBEST for the credential.

(m) An individual credential applicant who already holds a valid non-emergency teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and is seeking an additional teaching authorization is exempt from the provisions of subsection (l).

(n) The Commission will not consider appeals by credential applicants who have failed to achieve the passing standard established by the Commission at the time the CBEST has been most recently attempted.

(o) The Commission will issue annually a report on the passing rates of various groups on the CBEST, including passing rates by institution attended.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44252.5, 44203 and 44830, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-30-82 as an emergency; designated effective 1-1-83 (Register 82, No. 41).

2. Order of Repeal of 9-30-82 emergency order filed 10-7-82 by OAL pursuant to Government Code Section 11349.6 (Register 82, No. 41).

3. New section filed 11-10-82 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 82, No. 48). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 3-10-83.

4. Certificate of Compliance including amendments transmitted to OAL 3-8-83 and filed 3-15-83 (Register 83, No. 12).

5. Amendment filed 10-4-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 40).

6. Amendment filed 12-10-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 50).

7. Amendment of subsection (c)(1)(A) filed 3-17-89; operative 4-16-89 (Register 89, No. 12).

8. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (c), repealing subsections (c)(1)-(c)(1)(D), renumbering subsections, and amending newly designated subsections (c)(1)-(c)(1)(C) filed 12-2-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 49).

9. Amendment of subsection (o) filed 4-21-2000; operative 5-21-2000 (Register 2000, No. 16).

10. Amendment of subsections (f) and (j) filed 1-26-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 4).

11. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (b)(9) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80089.1. Subjects Added as Supplementary Authorizations (Specific Subjects).

(a) The following listed subjects may be added as supplementary authorizations to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a):

Accounting including finance

Agricultural mechanics

Animal science

Anthropology

Auto mechanics

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Child development (home economics)

Clothing and textiles (home economics)

Comparative political systems and international relations

Computer science

Consumer education (home economics)

Crafts, including jewelry and ceramics (art)

Dance

Drafting

Economics

Economic and consumer education

Electronics

English Composition

Family life and parenting (home economics)

Family life education including drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention (health science)

Food and nutrition (home economics)

Forestry and horticulture

Geography

Geosciences

Graphic Arts

Industrial crafts and plastics

Instrumental music

Interior design (home economics)

Journalism

Literature

Marketing and entrepreneurship

Metals (industrial arts)

Office technologies including word processing and business communications

Ornamental horticulture

Painting and drawing

Photography

Physics

Plant science

Plastics (industrial arts)

Psychology

Sociology

Speech

Theater

US Government and US Civics

US History and California History

Vocal Music

Woods (industrial arts)

World History

(b) A supplementary authorization in a specific subject of Science may be added to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a). The course of study for Biological Sciences or Chemistry or Geosciences or Physics must include each of the components for that area. One of the courses must include a laboratory component.

(1) Biological Sciences, including: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biology of Organisms, and Evolution.

(2) Chemistry, including: Structure and Stability, and Chemical Reactions.

(3) Geosciences, including: Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology and Oceanography.

(4) Physics, including: Energy -- Mechanics, Energy -- Heat Energy -- Electricity and Magnetism, Wave Motion and Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

(c) A supplementary authorization in each of the specific subjects of Child development (home economics), Clothing and textiles (home economics), Food and nutrition (home economics), and Interior design (home economics) must include a laboratory component.

(d) A supplementary authorization in the subject of Family life education including drug, alcohol, and tobacco use prevention (health science) must include the following components: sexually transmitted disease including HIV/AIDS, human development and human sexuality, parenting education, violence prevention, and drug, alcohol and tobacco use prevention and cessation.

(e) A supplementary authorization in the specific subject of Computer Science may be added to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a). The course of study must include coursework covering the following components:

(1) Computer programming: including expertise in at least one modern, high-level programming language;

(2) Data structures and algorithms: data representation, abstraction, searching and sorting in the context of solving problems using programming and computational tools;

(3) Digital devices, systems and networks: covers devices and the systems they compose, including the concepts and abstractions that enable stand-alone, networked, and mobile digital devices to operate and communicate;

(4) Software design: the process of planning, engineering and implementing a software system to solve a problem, typically using both a design and a programming methodology. Programming methodologies that facilitate design include object-oriented and functional approaches; and

(5) Impacts of computing: including the social, ethical, and legal issues and impacts of computing, as well as the contributions of computer science to current and future innovations in sciences, humanities, the arts, and commerce. These topics may be included within any of the courses covering content areas (e)(1) through (e)(4).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256, 44257 and 44349, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Amendment filed 12-9-88; operative 1-8-89 (Register 89, No. 9).

3. Designation and amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (b)-(b)(4), and amendment of Note filed 3-9-95; operative 4-10-95 (Register 95, No. 10).

4. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (c) and (d) filed 10-29-96; operative 11-29-96 (Register 96, No. 44).

5. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (e)-(f) filed 12-14-2015; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 51).

6. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (f) and amendment of Note filed 11-12-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 46).

7. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-19-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80089.2. Subjects Added as Introductory Supplementary Authorizations.

(a) Candidates seeking supplementary authorization in any language other than English shall, in addition to the requirements specified in Section 80089, submit verification of one of the following:

(1) passed the Language and Communication/Listening and Oral Communication section (Test II or III depending on the specific language) of the CSET: World Languages Examinations in the target language. Passing examination scores are valid for certification use for five years from the individual test date pursuant to Section 80071(b); or

(2) if no CSET: World Languages Examination is available in the target language, evidence of having passed an assessment performed by an approved organization pursuant to Education Code Section 44253.5(a) covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language; or

(3) possession of a three-year or higher degree from a foreign institution in which all instruction was delivered in the target language. The foreign institution must be equivalent in status to a regionally-accredited institution of higher education in the United States; or

(4) passed an assessment covering the integrated communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing administered by a California college or university as a part of its Commission-approved bilingual authorization program in the target language.

(b) The following listed subjects may be added as introductory supplementary authorizations to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a).

(1) Introductory Agriculture, including at least one course in each of the following areas: animal science, plant science, and agricultural mechanics;

(2) Introductory Art, including at least one course in each of the following areas: studio practice, visual culture and art history, and artistic processes, inquiry, and critique;

(3) Introductory Business, including at least one course in each of the following areas: business management, business marketing or introduction to business, computer concepts and applications, economics, business communications or business English, and accounting;

(4) Introductory Computer Science, including at least one course in each of the following areas: computational thinking, computing practice and programming, computer and communications devices, and the impacts of computing. The course of study must cover all content areas but impacts of computing may be met within a single course also used to meet one of the other required content areas;

(5) Introductory Dance, including at least one course in each of the following areas: dance technique, dance history, and dance theory;

(6) Introductory English, including at least one course in each of the following areas: composition, literature, and grammar or language structure;

(7) Introductory Health Sciences, including at least one course in each of the following areas: substance abuse (including alcohol, drug, and tobacco), family life education (including human sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases), nutrition, comprehensive school health systems or programs, and health education theory, behavior, or foundations;

(8) Introductory Home Economics, including at least one course in each of the following areas: food and nutrition, clothing, child development, and family life and parenting;

(9) Introductory Industrial Arts, including at least one course in each of the following areas: drafting or graphic arts, woods or metals, and electricity or electronics;

(10) Introductory Mathematics, including at least one course in each of the following areas (all course work shall be at least at a level for which intermediate algebra is a prerequisite): college algebra, geometry, and development of the real number system or introduction to mathematics; or three courses in calculus or other mathematics courses for which algebra and geometry are prerequisites;

(11) Introductory Music, including at least one course in each of the following areas: vocal music, instrumental music, music history or appreciation, and music theory;

(12) Introductory Physical Education, including at least one course in each of the following areas: team sports and games; fundamental and creative movement skills (such as dance and gymnastics); human movement, motor development, and/or motor learning; and individual, dual, nontraditional and global sports and games (such as aquatics, conditioning, and archery);

(13) Introductory Science, including at least one course in each of the following areas: biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, and physics;

(14) Introductory Social Science, including at least on course in each of the following areas: United States history, California history, world history, geography, and United States government; and

(15) Introductory Theater, including at least one course in each of the following areas: acting, directing, and stagecraft.

(16) World Language (Specify), including at least one course in the language covering each of the following areas: grammar, composition, conversation, and literature;

(c) Introductory Home Economics Supplementary Authorizations must include a laboratory component in one of the listed subject areas. The course of study must cover both subject areas of food and nutrition but a single course may be used to meet the requirement. The course of study must cover both subject areas of family life and parenting, but a single course may be used to meet the requirement.

(d) Introductory Science Supplementary Authorizations Authorized by 80089.2(b)(13) shall include a one year sequence of courses in at least two of the listed subject areas. At least one course must include a laboratory component.

(e) The course of study for the Introductory Computer Science Supplementary Authorization must include coursework aligned with the following definitions:

(1) Computational thinking -includes solving problems and designing systems, using fundamental computing concepts such as decomposition, data representation, generalization/abstraction, and algorithms.

(2) Computing practice and programming -includes expertise in at least one block-based, visual (drag-and-drop) programming language, or a modern, high-level programming language.

(3) Computer and communications devices -covers the major components and functions of digital devices and the computing systems they compose.

(4) Impacts of computing: including the social, ethical, and legal issues and impacts of computing, as well as the contributions of computer science to current and future innovations in sciences, humanities, the arts, and commerce. These topics may be included within any of the courses covering content areas (e)(1) through (e)(3).

(f) The holder of a Supplementary Authorization in Introductory English shall be authorized to teach drama and theater arts if the document was first issued prior to January 1, 2022.

(g) The holder of a Supplementary Authorization in Introductory Physical Education shall be authorized to teach dance if the document was first issued prior to January 1, 2022.

(h) The following definitions apply to the course of study for the Introductory Art Supplementary Authorization provided in subsection (b)(2):

(1) Studio practice may include technical and conceptual development of original artworks using two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or digital media.

(2) Visual culture and art history may include the study of historical and contemporary art within cultural, aesthetic, and critical frameworks.

(3) Artistic processes, inquiry, and critique may include conceptual, procedural, and reflective dimensions of artmaking, including ideation, iteration, critique, and the use of discipline-based vocabulary and frameworks for refining creative work.

(i) The following definitions apply to the course of study for the Introductory Dance Supplementary Authorization provided in subsection (b)(5):

(1) Dance technique often takes place in a studio environment and develops technical proficiency, movement vocabulary, alignment, strength, or expressive skills across various dance styles while fostering performance practices and artistic growth.

(2) Dance theory involves critical and cultural analysis of dance as an art form, including investigation of historical contexts, aesthetic frameworks, movement and performance analysis, or socio-cultural influences on dance practices. Dance theory may include the development of scholarly research skills, the critique of dance works and theories, or an understanding of interdisciplinary perspectives.

(3) Dance history surveys the evolution of dance across periods and cultures, highlighting major styles, figures, works, or socio-cultural contexts, and may include cultural analysis of how historical, political, or cultural trends influence the development and meaning of dance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256, 44257 and 44349, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Amendment filed 12-9-88; operative 1-8-89 (Register 89, No. 9).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-9-95; operative 4-10-95 (Register 95, No. 10).

4. Amendment of subsections (b)(3), (b)(6)-(7), new subsection (c) and subsection relettering filed 10-29-96; operative 11-29-96 (Register 96, No. 44).

5. New subsections (b)(14) and (e)-(f) filed 12-14-2015; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 51).

6. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(4) filed 3-21-2016; operative 7-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 13).

7. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-12-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 46).

8. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(2) and (b)(5), repealer of subsection (b)(7), subsection renumbering, new subsection (b)(16), amendment of subsection (d) and new subsections (h)-(i)(3) filed 8-19-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80089.3. Introductory Subject Matter Authorizations.

(a) The holder of a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) and (b) may have one or more of the subjects listed in subsection (b) added as an introductory subject matter authorization. Equivalent quarter hours may be used to meet the semester hour requirement. The candidate shall verify completion of one of the following:

(1) a collegiate major from a regionally accredited college or university in a subject or in a subject directly related to each subject from subsection (b) to be listed;

(2) 32 semester or 48 quarter hours of non-remedial collegiate coursework in a subject listed in subsection (b). Included within the 32 semester or 48 quarter hours is a minimum of three semester or four quarter hours in each of the specific content areas listed for the subject in subsection (b) except for Science which requires a minimum of six semester or eight quarter hours in each of the specific content areas listed. A grade of “C” or above in any course used to meet the provisions of this subsection shall be required. Non-remedial coursework for the purpose of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward an associate's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

(3) Passage of subject matter examination or examinations, pursuant to Section 44281, as determined by the Commission to be aligned with a subject listed in subsection (b).

(4) Combination of non-remedial collegiate coursework and subject matter examination or examinations, verified as satisfying subject matter requirements by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation. Non-remedial collegiate coursework must be in a subject listed in subsection (b) and must meet requirements in subsection (a)(2). Subject matter examination or examinations must meet requirements in subsection (a)(3).

(5) Possession of professional level teaching credential issued by a state or U.S. territory other than California with an authorization that aligns with a subject listed in subsection (b).

(b) The following subjects may be added as introductory subject matter authorizations to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) and (b):

(1) Art, with the content areas of studio practice, visual culture and art history, and artistic processes, inquiry, and critique;

(2) Dance, with content areas of dance technique, dance history, and dance theory;

(3) English with the content areas of grammar or language structure, advanced composition, speech, and literature;

(4) Mathematics with the content areas of algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, probability or statistics, and development of the real number system or introduction to mathematics;

(5) Music with the content areas of vocal music including the analysis of repertoire and literature appreciation for developing musicians, instrumental music including the analysis of repertoire and literature appreciation for developing musicians, aural musicianship, keyboard, music history including music appreciation, world music, conducting, and music theory;

(6) Science with the content areas of biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, and physics;

(7) Social Science with the content areas of United States history, California history, world history, world civilization or world cultures, physical geography, and United States government;

(8) Theater with the content areas of acting, directing, and stagecraft; and

(9) World Language (specify) with the content areas of grammar, composition, culture, conversation, and literature.

(c) A subject specified in subsection (b) as an introductory subject matter authorization authorizes the holder to teach only the subject matter content typically included for that subject in curriculum guidelines and textbooks approved for study in grades 9 and below to students in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults.

(d) The following definitions apply to the course of study for the Art Introductory Subject Matter Authorization provided in subsection (b)(1):

(1) Studio practice may include technical and conceptual development of original artworks using two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or digital media.

(2) Visual culture and art history may include the study of historical and contemporary art within cultural, aesthetic, and critical frameworks.

(3) Artistic processes, inquiry, and critique may include conceptual, procedural, and reflective dimensions of artmaking, including ideation, iteration, critique, and the use of discipline-based vocabulary and frameworks for refining creative work.

(e) The following definitions apply to the course of study for the Dance Introductory Subject Matter Authorization provided in subsection (b)(2):

(1) Dance technique often takes place in a studio environment and develops technical proficiency, movement vocabulary, alignment, strength, or expressive skills across various dance styles while fostering performance practices and artistic growth.

(2) Dance theory involves critical and cultural analysis of dance as an art form, including investigation of historical contexts, aesthetic frameworks, movement and performance analysis, or socio-cultural influences on dance practices. Dance theory may include the development of scholarly research skills, the critique of dance works and theories, or an understanding of interdisciplinary perspectives.

(3) Dance history surveys the evolution of dance across periods and cultures, highlighting major styles, figures, works, or socio-cultural contexts, and may include cultural analysis of how historical, political, or cultural trends influence the development and meaning of dance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001, 44225 and 44259, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44256, 44257 and 44349, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 7801(23).

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2004; operative 12-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 47).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-12-2020; operative 1-1-2021 (Register 2020, No. 46).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(2), new subsections (a)(3)-(5), amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2), repealer of subsection (b)(4), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (b)(7)-(8), new subsections (b)(9) and (d)-(e)(3) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80089.4. Specific Subject Matter Authorizations.

(a) The holder of a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) and (b) may have one or more of the subjects listed in subsection (b) added as a specific subject matter authorization. Equivalent quarter hours may be used to meet the semester hour requirement. The candidate shall verify completion of one of the following:

(1) a collegiate major from a regionally accredited college or university in a subject directly related to each subject from subsection (b) to be listed, or

(2) 32 semester or 48 quarter hours of non-remedial collegiate coursework directly related to the requested subject listed in subsection (b) except for history which requires a minimum of 16 semester units in both world history and U. S. history. A grade of “C” or above in any course used to meet the provisions of this subsection shall be required. Non-remedial coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward an associates degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

(3) Passage of subject matter examination or examinations, pursuant to Section 44281, as determined by the Commission to be aligned with a subject listed in subsection (b).

(4) Combination of non-remedial collegiate coursework and subject matter examination or examinations, verified as satisfying subject matter requirements by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation. Non-remedial collegiate coursework must be in a subject listed in subsection (b) and must meet requirements in subsection (a)(2). Subject matter examination or examinations must meet requirements in subsection (a)(3).

(5) Possession of professional level teaching credential issued by a state or U.S. territory other than California with an authorization that aligns with a subject listed in subsection (b).

(b) The following subjects may be added as a specific subject matter authorization to a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) and (b):

Art History/Appreciation

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Civics/Government

Dance

Drama/Theatre

Economics (social science)

English Composition

Geography

Geosciences

History

Instrumental Music

Literature

Photography

Physics

Plant Science

Three-Dimensional Art

Two-Dimensional Art

Vocal Music

(c) A subject specified in subsection (b) as a specific subject matter authorization authorizes the holder to teach courses in the specific subject in departmentalized classes in grades preschool and K-12 or in classes organized primarily for adults.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 12001, 44225 and 44259, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e) and 44256, Education Code; and 20 U.S.C. Section 7801(23).

History

1. New section filed 11-16-2004; operative 12-16-2004 (Register 2004, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(2), new subsections (a)(3)-(5) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80089. Adding Supplementary Authorizations to Teaching Credentials Used Predominantly in Secondary Schools.

(a) The holder of a valid teaching credential specified in Education Code Section 44256(a) may have one or more of the subjects listed in Sections 80089.1 and 80089.2, added as a supplementary authorization. The candidate or an approved institution shall verify completion of one of the following:

(1) a collegiate major in a subject directly related to each subject listed in Sections 80089.1 or 80089.2;

(2) 20 semester hours, or equivalent quarter hours, or 10 upper division semester hours, or equivalent quarter hours, of non-remedial collegiate coursework in a subject listed in Sections 80089.1 or 80089.2; A “C” grade or above in any course used to meet provisions of this section shall be required. Non-remedial coursework for the purposes of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward an associate's degree or a higher degree at a regionally accredited college or university.

(3) Passage of subject matter examination or examinations, pursuant to Section 44281, as determined by the Commission to be aligned with a subject listed in Sections 80089.1 or 80089.2.

(4) Combination of non-remedial collegiate coursework and subject matter examination or examinations, verified as satisfying subject matter requirements by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation. Non-remedial collegiate coursework must be in a subject listed in Sections 80089.1 or 80089.2 and must meet requirements in subsection (a)(2). Subject matter examination or examinations must meet requirements in subsection (a)(3).

(5) Possession of professional level teaching credential issued by a state or U.S. territory other than California with an authorization that aligns with a subject listed in Section 80089.1 or 80089.2.

(b) Authorization.

(1) A supplementary authorization added under the provisions of Section 80089.1 authorizes the holder to teach that subject at any grade level; preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults;

(2) A supplementary authorization added under the provisions of Section 80089.2 authorizes the holder to teach at any grade level (preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-12, or in classes organized primarily for adults) only the subject matter content typically included for that subject in curriculum guidelines and textbooks for study in grades 9 and below.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44259, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256 and 44349, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80057.1 to Section 80089 filed 6-28-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Amendment filed 12-10-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 50).

3. Amendment filed 12-9-88; operative 1-8-89 (Register 89, No. 9).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(2), repealer of subsection (b), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (c) filed 3-9-95; operative 4-10-95 (Register 95, No. 10).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 10-29-96; operative 11-29-96 (Register 96, No. 44).

6. Repealer of subsection (c) filed 12-14-2015; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 51).

7. Amendment of subsections (a)-(a)(2), new subsections (a)(3)-(5) and amendment of Note filed 8-19-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80095. Specific Teaching Performance Assessment Requirements.

(a) Candidates seeking multiple credentials shall only be required to pass one teaching performance assessment. The Commission accredited educator preparation program shall advise and assist the candidate enrolled in the program to determine the one specific teaching performance assessment that best aligns with the field placement and future career goals of the candidate. Notwithstanding subsection (b), credential holders seeking a subsequent credential type shall take and pass a teaching performance assessment if either of the following conditions apply:

(1) The initial credential was earned through preparation in another state or country, or through alternative pathways that did not require passage of a teaching performance assessment.

(2) The initial credential was earned based on California preparation that was completed prior to any teaching performance assessment requirement for the credential earned.

(b) Credential holders seeking a subsequent credential type are not required to take and pass a teaching performance assessment if any one of the following conditions applies:

(1) a credential holder holds a valid clear, Level II, or life teaching credential.

(2) a preliminary credential holder has passed a teaching performance assessment as a requirement of a Commission accredited educator preparation program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44251, 44275.4 44320, 44320.2 Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-7-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 45).

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§ 80096. Determination of Subject Matter Competency.

(a) When reviewing official transcripts for subject matter competency under sections 44259(b)(5)(A)(iii) and (v) of the Education Code, acceptable coursework shall meet all of the following:

(1) Coursework earned with a grade of “C” or higher. Courses earned with “Pass,” “Credit,” or another designation deemed by the institution of higher education to be equivalent to a grade “C” or higher are also acceptable.

(2) Coursework that is degree-applicable to an Associate or higher degree and credit bearing. Remedial coursework is not acceptable.

(3) Coursework that was completed at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(b) When reviewing official transcripts for subject matter competency for a Single Subject Credential under section 44259(b)(5)(A)(iv)(I) of the Education Code, a major in one of the subject areas in which the commission credentials candidates shall mean that the name of the credential is in the name of the major or degree or the following:

(1) For the single subject area World Language: English Language Development, a major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

(2) For the single subject area of Home Economics, a major in family and consumer science.

(3) For the single subject area of Mathematics, a major in statistics.

(4) For the single subject area of Science: Biological Science, a major in biology, biological engineering, or biochemistry.

(5) For the single subject area of Science: Chemistry, a major in chemical engineering or biochemistry.

(6) For the single subject area of Science: Geoscience, a major in geology or earth science.

(7) For the single subject area of Science: Physics, a major in mechanical or structural engineering.

(8) For the single subject area of Science: Foundational-Level Science, a major in any type of engineering or any major offered by a college or university science department.

(c) When reviewing official transcripts for subject matter competency for a Multiple Subject Credential under section 44259(b)(5)(A)(iv)(II) of the Education Code, a liberal studies major shall mean any of the following majors:

(1) Liberal Studies.

(2) Liberal Arts.

(3) Elementary Education.

(d) When reviewing official transcripts for subject matter competency for a Multiple Subject Credential under section 44259(b)(5)(A)(iv)(II) of the Education Code for any other degree that includes coursework in the content areas pursuant to section 44282(b) of the Education Code, such coursework must meet the criteria set forth in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), and (a)(3) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225 and 44259, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-29-2023; operative 6-29-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 26). For prior history, see Register 96, No. 21.

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History

1. Repealer of Article 4 (Sections 80096-80098) filed 4-21-2000; operative 5-21-2000 (Register 2000, No. 16). For prior history of Article 4, see Register 96, No. 21.

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§ 80105. Definitions.

As used in this article, each of the following terms has the meaning herein shown:

(a) “Child Development Permit” means any permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing which authorizes service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program. Child Development Permits were formerly referred to as Children's Center Permits.

(b) “Child care and development program” means any state licensed center-based child care and development program operated by a person, association, organization or school district legally authorized to conduct such programs.

(c) “General education” means course work from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in subject areas other than early childhood education and/or child development. The candidate must have earned a “C” or above in each course to be accepted.

(d) “Supervised field experience” means instruction performed in a child care and development program for college credit which is supervised by a person approved by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(e) “Early childhood education/child development course work” means college course work from a regionally accredited institution of higher education primarily related to children ages five years or younger. Twenty-five percent of the course work may be extended to cover children ages five to, and including, eight years. The candidate must have earned a “C” grade or above in each course to be accepted. The coursework must be non-remedial. “Non-remedial” coursework for the purpose of this section shall be defined as coursework that is applicable toward an associate of arts degree or higher at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(f) “Commission approved alternative education programs” means training which occurs outside of a regionally accredited institution of higher education that has been approved by the Commission to meet all or part of the requirements for obtaining a Child Development Permit. Commission approved alternative education programs must meet criteria established by the Commission in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction in order to be applied toward the Permit.

(g) “Child Development Associate (CDA) credential” means a nationally recognized certificate issued by the CDA Credentialing Commission in Washington DC.

(h) “Professional growth” means participation in activities that contribute to a permit holder's competence, performance or effectiveness in the early childhood profession. Such activities may include but are not limited to college or university coursework, conferences, workshops, institutes, academies, symposia, and staff development programs.

(i)(1) “Core areas” for the Child Development Permit means individual courses or training in each of the following areas:

(A) child and/or human development;

(B) child, family and community or child and family relations; and

(C) programs and curriculum.

(2) “Core areas” for the Child Development Permit with the School - Age Emphasis means individual courses or training in each of the following areas:

(A) child growth and youth development;

(B) child and youth/family/community; and

(C) programs/curriculum including school-age instructional practices.

(3) Core courses in “child and/or human development and child, family and community” or “child and family relations” must be a minimum of three semester units or four quarter units.

(j) “Aide” means an individual who cares for and assists in the development and instruction of children under the supervision of a CDP Associate Teacher, Child Development Permit (CDP) Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director. An aide may not be supervised by a CDP Assistant. An aide is not required to hold a Child Development Permit.

(k) “Adult supervision coursework” means a course that helps Child Development Permit candidates develop knowledge and skills for effective communication with and supervision of adults.

(l) “Accredited Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) program” means a high school training program that is certified by the Home Economics Education Unit, California Department of Education, and uses curriculum developed by the Home Economics Education Unit to train secondary students to serve as aides or assistants in a child care and development program. Such training qualifies an individual to obtain a Child Development Assistant Permit.

(m) “Regional Occupational Program (ROP)” means a program designed to prepare secondary students or adults in one of a variety of occupations. When such training is in child development related occupations, it may be used to qualify an individual to obtain a Child Development Assistant Permit.

(n) “School-Age Emphasis” means that the permit holder has completed coursework relating to children and youths from birth to age 14. The coursework must be non-remedial.

(o) “Program year” means 175 days of three or more hours per day working in a child care and development program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8370 and 8363, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Part I, Division 19, Chapter 1, Article 2 (Sections 17930-17946) to Part VIII, Chapter 1, Article 5 (Sections 80105-80117), filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51). For prior history see Register 77, No. 39; Registers 75, No. 44, No. 32 and No. 25; and Register 74, No. 47.

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), and new subsections (d)(5) and (e) filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

4. Amendment of article heading, section and Note filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

5. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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§ 80106. Filing of Credentials Deemed Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80107. Application Procedure and Date of Issuance of a Permit.

(a) Submission of Application. Each applicant for a Child Development Permit of any type or for any renewal thereof shall submit an application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or to the Office of the County or District Superintendent of Schools of the county in which the applicant is employed.

(b) Application Form. An application for a Child Development Permit shall be submitted on the application form, Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 4104, rev XX), furnished by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and shall be accompanied by all of the following:

(1) If the applicant does not already have fingerprint clearance on file with the Commission, the permit application must include duplicate personal identification cards as specified in Section 80442 and form Application for Character and Identification Clearance (form 41-CIC, rev 9-95).

(2) The fees as specified in Section 80487(a).

(3) Official transcripts listing required college and university course work appropriate to the permit requested.

(4) Verification of training completed through Commission approved non-college based training, if appropriate to the permit requested.

(5) For each permit requiring experience, the application shall be accompanied by original letters, from authorized persons having knowledge of the facts, verifying the dates and nature of the experience claimed.

(c) Date of Issuance. If all requirements for a permit are met by the date an application is filed, the permit will be dated as of that date, and that date will be the date of issuance. If further requirements are needed, then the date of issuance will be the date on which all necessary requirements have been met.

(d) No Renewal of Expired Permit. An expired permit shall not be renewed. However, if an applicant with an expired permit meets all of the renewal requirements and submits an application and fee, the permit shall be reissued as of the date of filing.

(e) Failure to Meet Renewal Requirements. In the event the holder of a permit fails to meet the renewal requirements for that permit he/she will be required to meet any new requirements that have been adopted subsequent to the initial date of issuance, unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 80523.

(f) Reduced Fee for Early Renewal. When a Permit holder completes all of the requirements for a higher level of the Child Development Permit within three years of the date of initial issuance, he/she may submit an application for renewal and the original unexpired permit and pay half the renewal fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 8370, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8362, 8363 and 44340, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

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§ 80108. Character Requirement. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80109. Levels of the Permit.

(a) The Commission on Teacher Credentialing shall issue the Child Development Permit for service in child care and development programs at the following levels:

(1) Child Development Assistant Permit.

(2) Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

(3) Child Development Teacher Permit.

(4) Child Development Master Teacher Permit.

(5) Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.

(6) Child Development Program Director Permit.

(b) All permits may have a “School-Age Emphasis” added to them when the individual takes half of his/her coursework in school-age units.

(c) All valid permits for service in a child care and development program issued prior to the effective date of this section shall continue in force and may be renewed as prescribed for each specific type of permit at the time it was issued. Upon request of the applicant, permits issued under prior regulations may be evaluated for the appropriate permit level under current regulations.

(d) Individuals holding permits issued under previous regulations who did not complete the renewal requirements specified for that type of permit may reapply under current regulations.

(e) Effective thirty days after these regulations become effective, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing will no longer issue life permits.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer of subsections (a)-(c) and new subsections (a)-(d) filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Repealer of subsection (d) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

5. New subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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§ 80110. Child Development Assistant Permit.

(a) Requirements. Each applicant for a Child Development Assistant Permit shall comply with the procedure prescribed for application in Section 80107 and shall meet one of the following:

(1) Completion of six (6) semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework;

(2) Completion of an accredited secondary Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) program supported by local, federal, or Regional Occupational Center/Program (ROC/P) funds or Regional Occupational Program (ROP) in Child Development Related Occupations; or

(3) Completion of equivalent training approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Equivalent training may include traditional coursework taken through a regionally accredited institution of higher education and Commission approved alternative education programs.

(b) An individual may apply for this permit with a “School-Age Emphasis” by completing half of his/her units in school-age coursework.

(c) Term and Renewal. The Child Development Assistant permit shall be issued for five years and may be renewed for a five year period upon submission of the following:

(1) an application for renewal;

(2) required fees; and

(3) verification of completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

(d) Authorization.

(1) The Child Development Assistant Permit authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of a CDP Associate Teacher, CDP Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director.

(2) The Child Development Assistant Permit With School-age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all of the services authorized for the Child Development Assistant Permit holder as well as provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school and other school age child care programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

3. New subsection (b), subsection relettering, redesignation of newly designated subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 5. Permits Authorizing Service in Child Care and Development Programs > § 80111.1. Life Children's Center Supervision Permit. [Repealed]
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§ 80111.1. Life Children's Center Supervision Permit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363(a), 8370, and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

3. Repealer filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

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§ 80112. Child Development Teacher Permit.

(a) Requirements. Each applicant for a Child Development Teacher Permit shall comply with the procedure prescribed for application in Section 80107 and shall meet one of the following:

(1) All of the following:

(A) Completion of twenty-four semester units of course work in early childhood education/child development including at least one course in each of the following core areas: child/human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family, relations; programs/curriculum. Either of the following may be used to partially meet the 24-semester units requirements:

1. A two- or three-semester unit supervised field work course, including both the field and course work components, may be used toward the required 24 early childhood education/child development semester units, but the same field work course may not be used to meet the experience requirement listed in Section 80112(a)(1)(B).

2. Successful completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, which may be used for nine semester units of credit toward the required 24 semester units.

(B) Completion of 175 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years.

(C) Completion of sixteen diversified semester units in general education (i.e., at least one course in each of the following areas: Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, and English/Language Arts).

(2) Completion of an associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development or a related field, with a three (3) semester unit supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

(3) Completion of equivalent training approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Equivalent training may include traditional coursework taken through a regionally accredited institution of higher education and Commission approved alternative education programs.

(b) An individual may apply for this permit with a “School-Age Emphasis” by completing half of his/her units in school-age coursework.

(c) Term and Renewal. The Child Development Teacher Permit shall be issued for five years and renewed for successive five year periods upon submission of:

(1) an application for renewal;

(2) required fees; and

(3) verification of completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

(d) Authorization.

(1) A Child Development Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child development program, and supervise a Child Development Permit Associate Teacher, a Child Development Permit Assistant, and an aide.

(2) The Child Development Teacher Permit With School-age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all of the services authorized for the Child Development Teacher Permit holder as well as provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school and other school age child care programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Amendment filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

4. Repealer and new section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(2)-(3) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

6. New subsection (b), subsection relettering, redesignation of newly designated subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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§ 80113. Child Development Master Teacher Permit.

(a) Requirements. Each applicant for a Child Development Master Teacher Permit shall comply with the procedure prescribed for application in Section 80107 and shall meet one of the following:

(1) All of the following:

(A) Completion of twenty-four semester units of course work in early childhood education/child development including at least one course in each of the following core areas: child/human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family, relations; programs/curriculum. Either of the following may be used to partially meet the required units:

1. A two- or three-semester unit supervised field work course, including both the field and course work components, may be used toward the required 24 early childhood education/child development semester units, but the same field work course may not be used to meet the experience requirement listed in Section 80113(a)(1)(E).

2. Successful completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, which may be used for nine semester units of credit toward the required 24 semester units.

(B) Completion of sixteen diversified semester units in general education (i.e., at least one course in each of the following areas: Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, and English/Language Arts).

(C) Completion of six (6) additional semester units in an area of specialization which may include but is not limited to the following:

1. Infant and toddler care;

2. Bilingual and bicultural development;

3. Children with exceptional needs;

4. Preschool programming;

5. Parent/teacher relations;

6. Child health; and

7. Specific areas of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

(D) Completion of two (2) semester units of adult supervision coursework.

(E) Completion of 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years.

(2) Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher with twelve (12) or more semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework, and a three (3) unit supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

(3) Completion of equivalent training approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Equivalent training may include traditional coursework taken through a regionally accredited institution of higher education and Commission approved alternative education programs.

(b) An individual may apply for this permit with a “School-Age Emphasis” by completing half of his/her units in school-age coursework.

(c) Term and Renewal. The Child Development Master Teacher Permit shall be issued for five years and renewed for five year periods upon submission of the following:

(1) an application for renewal,

(2) required fees, and

(3) verification of completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

(d) Authorization.

(1) A Child Development Master Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a Child Development Permit Teacher, a Child Development Permit Associate Teacher, a Child Development Permit Assistant, and an aide. A Child Development Master Teacher Permit also authorizes the holder to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

(2) The Child Development Master Teacher Permit With School-age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all of the services authorized for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit holder as well as provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school and other school age child care programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 4-6-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 15).

2. Repealer and new section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(3) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(1)(C)1., new subsection (b), subsection relettering, redesignation of newly designated subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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§ 80114.1. Limited Children's Center Instructional Permit. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363(a), 8370 and 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363, 8370, 44252.7, 45361.5 and 51216, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

3. Repealer filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

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§ 80114. Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.

(a) Requirements. Each applicant for a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit shall comply with the procedure prescribed for application in Section 80107 and shall meet one of the following:

(1) All of the following:

(A) Completion of an associate degree or 60 semester units, with at least twenty-four (24) units of early childhood education or child development, including the core courses of child and/or human development; child, family and community; and programs and curriculum.

(B) Completion of six (6) additional semester units of coursework in the administration and supervision of child care and development programs. These six units must include at least two different courses. One course shall be introductory and one course shall be advanced, or they must be courses of different topical content.

(C) Completion of two (2) semester units of adult supervision coursework.

(D) Completion of 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years. Experience must include at least 100 days of supervising adults in a child care and development program.

(2) Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher with twelve (12) or more semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework, and a three (3) unit supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

(3) An Administrative Services credential authorizing services in public schools in California, with twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework and a three (3) semester unit supervised field experience.

(4) A current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in a self-contained classroom or a secondary teaching credential in home economics, with twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework and a three (3) semester unit supervised field experience.

(5) Completion of equivalent training approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Equivalent training may include traditional coursework taken through a regionally accredited institution of higher education and Commission approved alternative education programs.

(b) An individual may apply for this permit with a “School-Age Emphasis” by completing half of his/her units in school-age coursework.

(c) Term and Renewal. The Child Development Site Supervisor Permit shall be issued for five years and renewed for successive five year periods upon submission of:

(1) an application for renewal;

(2) required fees; and

(3) verification of completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

(d) Authorization.

(1) A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site, provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

(2) The Child Development Site Supervisor Permit With School-age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all of the services authorized for the Child Development Site Supervisor Permit holder as well as provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school and other school age child care programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

3. Repealer and new section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

4. Editorial correction of subsections (a)(1) and (b) (Register 98, No. 17).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)(A) and (a)(5) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

6. New subsection (b), subsection relettering, redesignation of newly designated subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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§ 80115. Child Development Program Director Permit.

(a) Requirements. Each applicant for a Child Development Program Director Permit shall comply with the procedure prescribed for application in Section 80107 and shall meet one of the following options:

(1) All of the following:

(A) Completion of a baccalaureate degree with at least twenty-four (24) units of early childhood education or child development, including the core areas of child and/or human development; child, family and community; and programs and curriculum;

(B) Completion of six (6) additional semester units of coursework in the administration and supervision of child care and development programs. These six units must include at least two different courses. One course shall be introductory and one course shall be advanced, or they must be courses of different topical content.

(C) Completion of two (2) semester units of adult supervision coursework.

(D) Child Development Site Supervisor status, with at least one program year of site supervisor experience.

(2) A master's degree or higher in Child/Human Development, Early Childhood Education or closely related field.

(3) An Administrative Services credential authorizing services in public schools in California, with twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework and a three (3) semester unit supervised field experience.

(4) A current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in a self contained classroom or a secondary teaching credential in home economics, with twelve (12) semester units of early childhood education or child development coursework, three (3) semester units in a supervised field experience, and six additional semester units in administration of early childhood education or child development.

(5) Completion of equivalent training approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Equivalent training may include traditional coursework taken through a regionally accredited institution of higher education and Commission approved alternative education programs.

(b) An individual may apply for this permit with a “School-Age Emphasis” by completing half of his/her units in school-age coursework.

(c) Term and Renewal. The Child Development Program Director Permit shall be issued for five years and renewed for successive five year periods upon submission of all of the following:

(1) an application for renewal;

(2) required fees; and

(3) verification of completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

(d) Authorization.

(1) A Child Development Program Director Permit authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operated in a single or multiple sites, provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

(2) The Child Development Program Director Permit With School-age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all of the services authorized for the Child Development Program Director Permit holder as well as provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school and other school age child care programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8363, 8370 and 44225(d), Education Code. Reference: Sections 8363 and 8370, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52). For prior history, see Register 81, No. 13.

2. Amendment of subsection (a)(2), subsection renumbering, and amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(5) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

3. New subsection (b), subsection relettering, redesignation of newly designated subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

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§ 80116. Procedures for Denial, Private Admonition, Public Reproval, Suspension and Revocation.

All proceedings for the denial, private admonition, public reproval, suspension or revocation of permits authorizing service in children's centers or child development programs are governed by the laws and regulations that govern the denial, private admonition, public reproval, suspension or revocation of a credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225, 44242 and 44243, Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

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§ 80117. Procedures for Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Children's Center Permits. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 8363, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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§ 80120. Purpose and Categories of Waivers. The following categories of waivers will be considered under the provisions of Education Code Section 44225(m):

(a) Short-Term Waivers: Waivers to give local agencies one semester or less to address unanticipated, immediate, short-term organizational needs by assigning teachers who hold a basic credential to teach outside of their credential authorization, with the teacher's consent.

(b) Variable Term Waivers: Waivers to provide applicants with additional time to complete the requirements for the credential that authorizes the service or to provide employing agencies time to fill the assignment with an individual who either holds an appropriate credential or qualifies under one of the available assignment options. This includes:

(1) Waivers to facilitate assignment in school programs addressing issues of educational reform;

(2) Waivers to employ or assign identified individuals when the employing agency finds there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the specified employment criteria for the position;

(3) Waivers to temporarily exempt geographically isolated regions, which have severely limited ability to develop personnel, from specific state requirements for educator preparation, licensing or assignment; or

(4) Other temporary waivers granted at the discretion of the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, subdivisions (g) and (m), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (b)-(b)(2) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

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§ 80121. General Provisions Governing Waivers.

(a) Definition of Terms. Terms that are used in Sections 80120 through 80124, inclusive, shall have the following meanings.

(1) The term “employing agency” means the school district; county office of education; private school; nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366; or postsecondary institution that submits a waiver application.

(2) “Applicant” means the individual for whom a waiver application is submitted.

(3) “SELPA” means a Special Education Local Planning Area.

(4) A “short-term waiver” is a temporary waiver with a term of one semester or less as described under Section 80120(a).

(5) A “variable term waiver” is a temporary waiver with a term as specified by the Commission.

(b) Waiver Service Restrictions. Except as specified by the Commission, service authorized by a waiver shall be restricted to the employing agency that submitted the waiver application and to the assignment specified on the waiver document.

(c) Authorization to Apply for Waivers. Each application for a variable term waiver shall be submitted to the Commission on behalf of the individual identified in the application. The following may submit applications for variable term waivers:

(1) public school districts in California;

(2) county offices of education or county superintendents of schools in California;

(3) postsecondary institutions;

(4) private schools in California (in particular, nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366); and

(5) individuals.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, subdivisions (g) and (m), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(4), (a)(5), (b), (c) and (c)(4) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

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§ 80122. Requirements for Variable Term Waivers.

The application for a waiver document shall include all of the following:

(a) Name of Employing Agency. The application shall identify the employing agency seeking a waiver.

(b) Section Number. The application shall cite the specific Education Code or Title 5 section number(s) for which a waiver is being requested. In the case of waivers for the purpose of assignment in school programs addressing issues of educational reform, the application may instead identify the plan under which the reform will take place and, if applicable, the date when the plan was approved by the employing agency or the appropriate state agency, whichever came later.

(c) Reason for Waiver. The application shall summarize the reason the waiver is being requested, including, but not limited to, the specific employment criteria for the position that must be filled, a description of the efforts to locate and recruit individuals who hold the appropriate credential or who can be assigned under one of the available assignment options, and a description of the efforts the employing agency has made to establish alternative training options such as co-sponsoring internships with institutions of higher education or establishing a District Intern program.

(d) Proposed Solution. The application shall describe how the waiver will remedy the situation, give the rationale for the request including what makes the applicant the best candidate to fill the position, and describe any negative effect(s) that are likely to occur if the request is not granted.

(e) Identification of Applicant. The application shall identify, by name, date of birth and Social Security number, the applicant for whom the waiver is requested.

(f) If the applicant does not already have fingerprint clearance on file with the Commission, the application must include two fingerprint cards and the completed Application for Character and Identification Clearance (form 41-CIC, rev 11-93), and appropriate fee(s).

(g) Requirements and Commitment. The request shall:

(1) list the requirement(s) that the applicant must complete to be eligible for the credential which authorizes the service being requested and the anticipated date(s) of completion of those requirement(s),

(2) include a commitment by the applicant, in the form of an original signature, to pursue a course of study leading to full certification, with the understanding that no subsequent waiver will be requested should the applicant fail to verify completion of requirement(s) leading toward the credential,

(3) list the name and/or position of any person assigned to provide support and assistance to the applicant while he or she is serving on the waiver, and

(4) state that the employing agency has made a commitment to support and assist the applicant, as feasible, in completing the credentialing requirement(s).

(h) Additional Requirements

(1) To fill a position to serve special education students, the employing agency must include the SELPA among those receiving notice of the intent to request a waiver.

(i) Effective Date and Proposed Duration. The application shall specify the beginning date of service on the waiver and the date when the waiver will cease to be needed.

(j) Public Notice. The request shall include verification that a notice of intent to employ the applicant in the position identified has been made public as follows:

(1) If the waiver request is being submitted by a public school district, it must include a copy of the agenda item presented to the governing board of the district in public meeting with a signed statement from the superintendent, or his or her designee, that the item was acted upon favorably. The agenda item must state the name of the applicant, the assignment in which the applicant will be employed including the subject(s) and grade level(s) that he or she will be teaching and that the applicant will be employed on the basis of a credential waiver.

(2) If the waiver request is being submitted by a county office of education, state operated school, or nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency, it must include a dated copy of the notice that was posted at least 72 hours before the position was filled and a signed statement from the superintendent or administrator or his or her designee that there were no objections to the waiver request. The notice must state the name of the applicant, the assignment in which the applicant will be employed including the subject(s) and grade level(s) that he or she will be teaching and that the applicant will be employed on the basis of a credential waiver.

(k) Signatures. The application shall include the signature of the district personnel administrator or superintendent or the county superintendent if service will be provided in a county-operated school or the administrator of the state-operated school or of the nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency, or his or her designee certifying that the information provided is accurate and complete.

(l) Fee(s). Effective July 1, 1996, the waiver request shall include payment of the fee(s) required by Section 80487. Waiver requests for individuals who hold a valid non-emergency teaching credential based on possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and completion of a professional preparation program that includes student teaching shall include payment of the fee(s) required by all subsections of Section 80487, as appropriate, except 80487(a)(1).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, subdivisions (g) and (m) and 44235, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment of first paragraph and new subsection (l) filed 5-9-96; operative 6-10-96 (Register 96, No. 19).

4. Amendment of subsections (j)(1) and (j)(2) filed 12-23-98; operative 1-22-99 (Register 98, No. 52).

5. Amendment of subsection (g)(2) and repealer of subsection (h)(2) filed 5-21-2002; operative 6-20-2002 (Register 2002, No. 21).

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§ 80123. Requirements for Short-Term Waivers.

(a) Local Approval of Short-Term Waivers. Employing agencies may grant a short-term waiver as described under Section 80120(a) without prior approval by the Commission, provided that a short-term waiver may be issued one time only for any individual, and one time only for a given class.

(b) Notification of County Offices. Pursuant to Education Code Section 44258.9, school districts using a short-term waiver shall provide the following information to the county office of education:

(1) Identification of the Applicant. The notification shall identify, by name and Social Security number, the individual for whom the short-term waiver was issued.

(2) Authorization and Assignment. The notification shall specify the credential that the individual holds and the assignment that the individual is filling as a result of the short-term waiver.

(3) Reason for Waiver. The notification shall explain the situation that led to the need for the short-term waiver.

(4) Effective Date and Proposed Duration. The notification shall specify the beginning and ending dates of service on the waiver.

(5) Other. The county office of education may require other information as necessary.

(c) Notification of the Commission. Pursuant to Education Code Section 44258.9(d), county offices of education shall report the use of short-term waivers as described in subsection (b) above in school districts and in county-operated schools to the Commission annually. In addition, the Commission may request information concerning the use of short-term waivers from other employing agencies.

(d) The Commission may rescind the authority of any employing agency to grant a short-term waiver upon a finding that the agency has intentionally violated any provision of Sections 80120 or 80123.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, subdivisions (g) and (m), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a), repealer of subsections (b)-(c) and new subsections (b)-(d) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

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§ 80124. Requirements for a Request for a Subsequent Variable Term Waiver for a Specific Applicant.

(a) A request for a subsequent variable term waiver for a specific applicant in the same assignment shall meet the requirements of Section 80122 and must include verification that the applicant has fulfilled his or her commitment to pursue the completion of requirements leading toward the credential which authorizes the service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, subdivisions (g) and (m), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) and repealer of subsection (b) filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

3. Amendment filed 8-9-2007; operative 9-8-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 5. Permits Authorizing Service in Child Care and Development Programs > § 80125. Submitting Requests for Variable Term Waivers; Approvals and Denials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A82C3F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80125. Submitting Requests for Variable Term Waivers; Approvals and Denials.

(a) Requests for variable term waivers must be submitted on a form developed and provided by the Commission pursuant to Section 80122 and must include written documentation supporting the waiver, including, but not limited to, dated copies of announcements of the vacancy, a job description detailing the specific employment criteria for the position, official transcripts, the original foreign transcript evaluation letter, examination score reports, and verifications of experience.

(b) A waiver request should be submitted to the Commission prior to the applicant's beginning day of service. The Commission will honor the beginning date of service listed on the waiver request as long as the waiver request is submitted within ninety (90) days of the beginning date of service listed on the waiver request.

(1) Waiver requests received in the Commission office after the ninety (90) day deadline following the beginning date of service will be denied due to lateness and considered as a final notice of denial.

(2) The Commission shall promptly mail a notice of denial to the employing agency, the applicant, and the county office of education when applicable. Upon receipt of the notice of denial, the employing agency shall remove the applicant from the assignment at the end of the working day.

(c) Waiver requests received within the ninety (90) day deadline following the beginning date of service are reviewed by the Commission.

(1) If the applicant qualifies for a credential or permit that authorizes the service, the waiver request may be returned for an application and fee, as appropriate, for the credential or permit authorizing the service.

(2) When the applicant meets the requirements as specified in Section 80122, and following the conclusion of a fitness review performed by the Division of Professional Practices, a numbered waiver document will be issued. The waiver document identifies the applicant's credential goal and authorizes the service appropriate to that goal.

(3) When the applicant does not meet the requirements as specified in Section 80122 or insufficient information is provided by the employing agency, the waiver will be denied. The Commission shall promptly mail a notice of denial to the employing agency, the applicant, and the county office of education when applicable.

(A) The notice of denial will explain the reasons for the denial and afford the employing agency an opportunity to submit additional information in support of the waiver request that was not available at the time the request was originally submitted. If the employing agency intends to resubmit the waiver request pursuant to (c)(4) of this section, the applicant may remain in the assignment until a final determination on eligibility is made. If the waiver request is not resubmitted pursuant to (c)(4) of this section, upon receipt of the notice of denial, the employing agency shall remove the applicant from the assignment at the end of the working day.

(4) Waiver requests that are denied for insufficient information or ineligibility that are resubmitted within thirty (30) days of the date on the notice of denial are reviewed by the Commission.

(A) When the applicant qualifies for a credential or permit that authorizes the service, the waiver request will be returned for an application and fee, as appropriate, for the credential or permit authorizing service.

(B) When the applicant meets the requirements as specified in 80122, and following the conclusion of a fitness review performed and approval by the Division of Professional Practices, a numbered waiver document will be issued. The waiver document identifies the applicant's credential goal and authorizes the service appropriate to that goal.

(C) When the applicant does not meet the requirements as specified in Section 80122 or insufficient information is provided by the employing agency, the waiver will be denied. The Commission shall promptly mail a final notice of denial to the employing agency, the applicant, and the county office of education when applicable. Upon receipt of the final notice of denial, the employing agency shall remove the applicant from the assignment at the end of the working day.

(5) Waiver requests that are denied for insufficient information or ineligibility that are resubmitted after thirty (30) days of the denial, will be denied. The Commission shall promptly mail a final notice of denial to the employing agency, the applicant, and the county office of education when applicable. Upon receipt of the final notice of denial, the employing agency shall remove the applicant from the assignment at the end of the working day.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, subdivisions (g) and (m), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-95; operative 9-7-95 (Register 95, No. 32).

2. Amendment filed 9-5-96; operative 10-5-96 (Register 96, No. 36).

3. Amendment of subsection (a), new subsection (b), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsections (c) and (e)(2) filed 12-23-98; operative 1-22-99 (Register 98, No. 52).

4. Amendment filed 8-9-2007; operative 9-8-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).

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§ 80111. Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

(a) Requirements. Each applicant for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit shall comply with the procedure prescribed for application in Section 80107 and shall meet one of the following:

(1) All of the following:

(A) Completion of a minimum of 12 semester units of coursework in early childhood education/child development (exclusive of field work used to satisfy Section 80111 a. 1. B) including at least one course in each of the following core areas: child/human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family relations; programs/curriculum; and

(B) Fifty days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years.

(2) Completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

(3) Completion of equivalent training approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Equivalent training may include traditional coursework taken through a regionally accredited institution of higher education and Commission approved alternative education programs.

(b) An individual may apply for this permit with a “School-Age Emphasis” by completing half of his/her units in school-age coursework.

(c) Term and Renewal. The Child Development Associate Teacher Permit shall be issued for five years and renewed for successive five-year periods upon submission of:

(1) an application for renewal;

(2) required fee; and

(3) verification of completion of 105 hours of professional growth.

(d) The renewal requirement outlined in subsection (c) shall be applicable to all Child Development Associate Teacher Permits, regardless of issuance date.

(e) Authorization.

(1) A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a Child Development Assistant Permit holder and an aide.

(2) The Child Development Associate Teacher Permit With School-age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all of the services authorized for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit holder as well as provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school and other school age child care programs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(d) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 8301.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-30-78; designated effective 1-1-79 (Register 78, No. 48).

2. Amendment filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

3. Amendment filed 12-30-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 1).

4. Repealer and new section filed 12-23-96; operative 1-22-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 4-21-98; operative 5-21-98 (Register 98, No. 17).

6. New subsection (b), subsection relettering, redesignation of newly designated subsection (d) as subsection (d)(1), new subsection (d)(2) and amendment of Note filed 7-15-2002; operative 8-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 29).

7. Repealer and new subsections (c)-(c)(3), new subsection (d), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 4-9-2025; operative 4-9-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 15).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 6. Positions Requiring Administrative Credentials or Supervision Credentials [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 8, Ch. 1, Art. 6, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9A52AFB14C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Repealer of Article 6 (Sections 80125-80127) filed 2-3-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 6). For prior history, see Registers 79, No. 44 and 77, No. 51.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 1. Credentials Issued Under the Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 1970 > Article 7. Code of Ethics of the Teaching Profession [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 8, Ch. 1, Art. 7, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9A593F644C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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Note: Authority cited for Article 7: Section 44421, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment and renumbering of Part I, Division 6, Chapter 1, Article 1 (Sections 5480-5485) to Part VIII, Chapter 1, Article 7 (Sections 80130-80132), filed 12-16-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 21). For prior history see Register 77, No. 21 and Register 70, No. 17.

2. Repealer of Article 7 (Sections 80130-80132) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2.5. Approved Programs [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 8, Ch. 2.5, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9A80C4924C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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History

1. Repealer of chapter 2.5 (articles 1-2, sections 80256-80280) filed 4-21-2000; operative 5-21-2000 (Register 2000, No. 16).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80150. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A8D24334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80150. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 1 (Sections 80150-80180, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80153. Officers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A8F6E234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80153. Officers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44218, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80156. Chairman and Vice-Chairman. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A9191034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80156. Chairman and Vice-Chairman. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80159. Chairman. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A93DAF04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80159. Chairman. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80162. Vice-Chairman. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A9673034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80162. Vice-Chairman. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80165. Vacancy. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A9959334C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:31:44.000602+00:00
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§ 80165. Vacancy. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80168. Chairman PRO Tempore. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7A9BF1434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80168. Chairman Pro Tempore. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80171. Executive Secretary.
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§ 80171. Executive Secretary.

(a) The Executive Secretary shall perform and discharge under the direction and control of the Commission the powers, duties, purposes, functions, and jurisdiction vested in the Commission and delegated to the Executive Secretary by the Commission.

(b) The Commission reserves to itself the authority to approve contracts with the following characteristics:

(1) Contracts or agreements for goods or services with a value in excess of $12,000, when such contracts are not let under the auspices of a state master agreement or regulation.

(2) Contracts or agreements for personal services with a value in excess of $12,000 or a duration longer than two months.

(3) Contracts or agreements to be entered into without advertising or bidding (sole source contracts) with a value in excess of $12,000, when the Commission or its staff initiates the request to let a sole source contract rather than on the basis of competitive bids.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44220.

History

1. Repealer of subsection (b) and new subsections (b)-(b)(3) filed 7-1-92; operative 7-31-92 (Register 92, No. 28).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80174. Duties of the Officers. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7AA7B1134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80174. Duties of the Officers. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80177. Staff of the Commission. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7AAA49234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80177. Staff of the Commission. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44221, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80180. Administrative Review of Grievance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7AAC93134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80180. Administrative Review of Grievance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 2. Rules of Procedure [Repealed] > 5 CA Adc D. 8, Ch. 2, Art. 2, Refs & Annos
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I9A6D15844C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44219, Education Code.

History

1. New Article 2 (Sections 80190-80217, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Repealer of Article 2 (Sections 80190-80217, not consecutive) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 3. Conflict of Interest Code > Appendix
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Appendix

	Assigned
Designated Positions	Disclosure Categories
Commissioner	1,2,3,4,5
Executive Director	1,2,3,4,5
Deputy Director	1,2,3,4,5
Director, Fiscal and Business Services Division	1,2,3,4,5
Director, Division of Professional Practices/General Counsel	1,2,3,4,5
Director, Certification, Assignments and Waivers Division	1,2,3,4,5
Director, Professional Services Division	1,2,3,4,5
Attorney (all levels)	1,2,3,4,5
Assistant Chief Counsel	1,2,3,4,5
Staff Services Manager, other than Human Resources (all levels)	3,4
Staff Services Manager, Human Resources (all levels)	3
Senior Information Systems Analyst (Supervisory)	6
Committee of Credentials Member	5
Committee on Accreditation Member	1,2,4
Consultants in Teacher Preparation (Examinations and Research)	1,2,3,4,5
Consultants in Teacher Preparation (Program Evaluation and Research)	1,2,3,4,5
Teacher Preparation Administrator I (Examinations and Research)	1,2,3,4,5
Teacher Preparation Administrator I (Program Evaluation and Research)	1,2,3,4,5
Information Security Officer	6
Supervising Special Investigator I	3,5
Consultants/New Positions*	

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* Consultants and new positions shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:
The Executive Director may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a designated position, is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Executive Director's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

Disclosure Categories

Category 1

Designated positions assigned to this category must report:

All business positions and sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments, from any school, college, or university offering courses or curricula which are approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Category 2

Designated positions assigned to this category must report:

All investments, business positions, and sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments, from sources engaged in providing research work, program development, program auditing, testing and examination or professional consulting work or services of the type utilized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Category 3

Designated positions assigned to this category must report:

All investments, business positions, and sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments, from sources that contract to provide goods and services, renders services or sells products or equipment of the type utilized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing or manufactures, wholesales or distributes such products or equipment.

Category 4

Designated positions assigned to this category must report:

All investments, business positions, and sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments, from sources that would be beneficially or adversely affected by current pending legislation which amends the education code (those sections regulated by the Agency). Sources include organizations such as nonprofits, unions, and trade associations that represent educators' interests.

Category 5

Designated positions assigned to this category must report:

All investments, business positions and sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments, from individuals holding professions regulated by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Category 6

A designated position in this category must report investments and business positions in business entities, and sources of income, including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments, from information technology sources, including but not limited to, computer hardware or software companies, computer consultant services, training, and data processing firms.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 3. Conflict of Interest Code > § 80225. General Provisions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7AB3BF034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80225. General Provisions.

The Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict-of-interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, 2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict-of-interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Agency).

Individuals holding designated positions shall file statements of economic interests with the Agency. Upon receipt of the statements of the Commissioners and Executive Director, the Agency shall make and retain a copy and forward the originals to the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Statements for all other designated positions will be retained by the Agency, which shall make them available for public inspection and reproduction. (Government Code Section 81008.)

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 87300 and 87304, Government Code. Reference: Section 87300, et seq., Government Code.

History

1. New Chapter (Sections 80225-80232) filed 3-8-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 10-4-77 (Register 78, No. 10).

2. Redesignation of Sections 80225-80232 as Article 3 of Chapter 2 filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

3. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 80225-80232) and new Article 3 (Section 80225 and Appendix) filed 2-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter. Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 12-1-80 (Register 81, No. 9).

4. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 4-11-96; operative 5-11-96. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 2-14-96 (Register 96, No. 15).

5. Amendment of appendix filed 11-10-97; operative 12-10-97. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-10-97 (Register 97, No. 46).

6. Amendment of Appendix filed 7-13-99; operative 8-12-99. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 6-11-99 (Register 99, No. 29).

7. Amendment of Appendix filed 2-15-2000; operative 3-16-2000. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-17-99 (Register 2000, No. 7).

8. Amendment of Appendix filed 12-12-2001; operative 1-11-2002. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 10-5-2001 (Register 2001, No. 50).

9. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 3-5-2009; operative 4-4-2009. Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 12-9-2008 (Register 2009, No. 10).

10. Amendment of section and Appendix filed 11-10-2014; operative 12-10-2014 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(l). Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-26-2014 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(k) (Register 2014, No. 46).

11. Amendment of Appendix filed 10-6-2015; operative 11-5-2015 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(l). Approved by Fair Political Practices Commission 9-22-2015 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(k) (Register 2015, No. 41).

12. Amendment of Appendix filed 2-27-2019; operative 3-29-2019 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 11-2-2018 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2019, No. 9).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 4. Information Practices > § 80250. Policies Established by the Executive Secretary. [Repealed]
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§ 80250. Policies Established by the Executive Secretary. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 1798.20, Civil Code.

History

1. New Article 4 (Sections 80250 and 80255) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 2. Rules of Procedure for the Commission > Article 4. Information Practices > § 80255. Administrative Remedy.
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§ 80255. Administrative Remedy.

(a) When an individual is entitled under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1798) of Title 1.8 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code to gain access to, inspect, copy, or amend information held by the Commission, and where said individual is denied such right by the staff of the Commission, he or she may appeal such denial to the Commission.

(b) Pursuant to Civil Code Section 1798.40 an individual whose information held by the Commission has been classified as confidential may request that the Commission review the classification. Such request shall be filed with the Commission within 30 days of notification of the classification. Within 30 days subsequent to said review the Commission shall notify the individual of the findings of the review.

(c) An appeal pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 1798.20, Civil Code. Reference: Section 1798.40, Civil Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80301.5. Standards for Investigation or Pursuance of Offenses. [Repealed]
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§ 80301.5. Standards for Investigation or Pursuance of Offenses. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339(a), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44339, 44421, 44345 and 44346, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 47).

2. Amendment filed 4-23-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 17).

3. Repealer filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80301. Notice to Applicants for Issuance or Renewal of Credentials; Character and Identification Clearance.
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§ 80301. Notice to Applicants for Issuance or Renewal of Credentials; Character and Identification Clearance.

(a) An applicant for issuance or renewal of a credential shall not be required to disclose, and the Committee of Credentials shall not inquire into or consider, any acts or omissions not related to his or her fitness or competence to perform the duties authorized by his or her credential.

(b) Each applicant for initial issuance of a credential shall submit a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service form as specified in § 80001 on which he or she will set forth evidence of identification and good moral character which shall be used for the sole purpose of determining the applicant's eligibility for a credential, Certificate of Clearance, or Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate.

(c) The Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service form as specified in § 80001 shall include, but not be limited to, the following information for applicants:

(1) that the Commission is prohibited from issuing to or renewing the credential of any person convicted of any sex offense listed under Education Code Section 44010; or any narcotics offense listed under Education Code Section 44011; or who has been determined to be a mentally disordered sex offender; or that if a person holds a credential and has been convicted of any offense listed in Education Code Section 44424, such credential must be revoked.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44339, 44346, 44425 and 49024, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 47).

2. Amendment of subsection (c)(1), repealer of subsection (c)(2) and amendment of Note filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

3. Amendment of section heading, subsections (b) and (c) and Note filed 4-25-2012; operative 5-25-2012 (Register 2012, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80302. Standards for Investigation.
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§ 80302. Standards for Investigation.

(a) The Committee, in conducting its investigation, shall determine the relationship between the alleged misconduct and the applicant's or holder's fitness, competence, or ability to effectively perform the duties authorized by the credential. Such relationship may be based on facts which include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) The likelihood that the conduct may have adversely affected students, fellow teachers, or the educational community, and the degree of such adversity anticipated;

(2) The proximity or remoteness in time of the conduct;

(3) The type of credential held or applied for by the person involved;

(4) The extenuating or aggravating circumstances surrounding the conduct;

(5) The praiseworthiness or blameworthiness of the motives resulting in the conduct;

(6) The likelihood of the recurrence of the questioned conduct;

(7) The extent to which disciplinary action may inflict an adverse impact or chilling effect upon the constitutional rights of the person involved, or other certified persons;

(8) The publicity or notoriety given to the conduct.

(b) If the Committee finds no relationship between the alleged misconduct and the applicant's or holder's fitness, competence or ability to effectively perform the duties authorized by the credential the Committee shall close the investigation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q) Education Code. Reference: Morrison v. State Board of Education (1969) 1 Cal.3d 214; Pettit v. State Board of Education (1973) 10 Cal.3d 29; Watson v. State Board of Education, (1971) 22 Cal. App. 3d 559; and Section 44242.5(c), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

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§ 80303. Reports of Change in Employment Status.

(a) The superintendent of an employing school district shall report a change in employment status to the Commission not later than 30 days after the final employment action whenever a credential holder, working in a position requiring a credential, as a result of an allegation of misconduct or while an allegation of misconduct is pending:

(1) is dismissed or non-reelected;

(2) resigns;

(3) is suspended or placed on unpaid administrative leave as a final adverse employment action for more than 10 days;

(4) retires; or

(5) is otherwise terminated by a decision not to employ or re-employ.

(6) “Otherwise terminated by a decision not to employ or re-employ” as used in section (a)(5) above shall not include or be interpreted to include a change of status that is solely for unsatisfactory performance as listed in Education Code section 44932 subdivision (a)(4) or layoff or reduction in force as described in Education Code sections 44955 through 44958.

(b) The report shall contain all known information about each alleged act of misconduct organized as follows:

(1) Name of credential holder;

(2) Current address of credential holder;

(3) Name of reporting district;

(4) Name of last school or district assignment;

(5) An explanation of the allegation of misconduct or pending allegation of misconduct;

(6) Current contact information for all persons who may have information relating to the alleged misconduct;

(7) Any and all documentation related to the case.

(c) The report shall be made to the Commission regardless of any proposed or actual agreement, settlement, or stipulation not to make such a report. The report shall also be made if allegations served on the holder are withdrawn in consideration of the holder's resignation, retirement or other failure to contest the truth of the allegations. The Commission shall acknowledge receipt of such report within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Commission.

(d) Failure to make a report required under this section constitutes unprofessional conduct. The Committee shall investigate any superintendent who holds a credential who fails to file reports required by this section.

(e) The superintendent of an employing school direct shall, in writing, inform a credential holder of the content of this regulation whenever that credential holder, working in a position requiring a credential, is dismissed, nonreelected, resigns, is suspended or placed on unpaid administrative leave as a final adverse employment action for more than ten days, retires or is otherwise terminated by a decision not to employ or re-employ as a result of an allegation of misconduct or while an allegation of misconduct is pending. Failure to comply with this subdivision by a superintendent of schools constitutes unprofessional conduct which shall be investigated by the Committee of Credentials.

(f) Official records released in accordance with the Public Records Act (Government Code sections 6250-6270) by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing are sufficient bases for personal knowledge of any person or persons who file an affidavit or declaration with the Commission.

(g) Jurisdiction to investigate failure to submit a report required under this section may be based upon an affidavit or declaration of facts, submitted to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing under penalty of perjury, sufficient to establish that required reporting is not being done or not being done in a timely manner.

(h) Where the Commission has information or belief that a report has not been made under this regulation, a letter shall be sent to the responsible superintendent providing facts, detailing reporting responsibilities, and requesting a response.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44242.5(a) and 44242.5(b)(3), Education Code; and California Teachers Association v. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 98AS03278, Judgment Granting In Part Request For Declaratory Relief, filed April 26, 1999.)

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(5), (c) and (d) and amending Note filed 4-2-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 14).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), (a)(3), (a)(5), (d) and (e) filed 3-24-2005; operative 4-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 12).

4. Amendment filed 4-1-2014; operative 7-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 14).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80304. Notice of Sexual Misconduct.
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§ 80304. Notice of Sexual Misconduct.

(a) A notice filed pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(b)(4) alleging sexual misconduct shall contain all of the following information:

(1) name of the holder alleged to have engaged in misconduct;

(2) name, age and address of each victim of the alleged misconduct;

(3) a summary of all information known to the employer regarding the alleged misconduct; and

(4) a summary of the action, if any, taken at the direct level by the employer in response to the complaint of sexual misconduct.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44242.5(b)(4), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80305. Continuance. [Repealed]
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§ 80305. Continuance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225, 44242, 44243, Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No 45).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80306. Time for Presentation of Allegations.
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§ 80306. Time for Presentation of Allegations.

(a) With the exceptions set forth in Education Code section 44242.7(a), an allegation of an act or omission by a credential holder shall be presented to the Committee within four years from the date of the alleged act or omission, or within one year from the date the act or omission should reasonably have been discovered by the Commission.

(b) For purposes of Education Code section 44242.7(a), a matter is presented to the Committee when the credential holder or applicant is notified that the matter is set for initial review by the Committee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44242.5(d) and 44242.7(a), Education Code.

History

1. New subsection (b) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

3. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-35-20 (2019 CA EO 35-20), dated March 21, 2020, which extended deadlines related to Committee of Credentials disciplinary cases, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80300. Definitions.
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§ 80300. Definitions.

(a) “Adverse action” is a denial, a private admonition, public reproval, suspension or a revocation of one or more credentials.

(b) “Aggravating factor” is an event or circumstance which demonstrates that a greater degree of adverse action for an act of professional misconduct is needed to adequately protect the public, schoolchildren or the profession. Aggravating factors may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) a prior record of adverse action including the nature and extent of that record;

(2) that the misconduct evidences multiple acts of wrongdoing or demonstrate a pattern of misconduct;

(3) that the misconduct was surrounded by or followed by bad faith, dishonesty or other violation of the laws governing educators;

(4) that the misconduct significantly harmed a child entrusted to the care of a credential holder or applicant, significantly harmed the public or the educational system;

(5) that the holder or applicant demonstrated indifference toward the consequence of the misconduct, which includes failure to comply with known court orders; or

(6) that the holder or applicant had prior notice, warnings or reprimands for similar conduct from any reliable source.

(c) “Applicant” is an individual applying for a credential, permit, waiver or other certification document issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(d) “Commission” is the Commission on Teacher Credentialing or a predecessor agency.

(e) “Committee” is the Committee of Credentials.

(f) “Confidential investigative report” is a summary of applicable law and relevant facts, as well as information regarding aggravating and mitigating factors, prepared and presented to the Committee pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(c)(2).

(g) “Credential” is any credential, certificate, life document, life diploma, permit, certificate of clearance, or waiver, or other document which authorizes the holder to perform services which require certification and was issued by the Commission.

(h) “Complainant” is the person or persons filing a statement pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(b)(2), or an employer filing a notice pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(b)(3), or (4).

(i) “Denial” is refusal to grant a credential to an applicant whose conduct comes within the provisions of Education Code sections 44345, 44346, or 44346.1.

(j) “Employer” is the entity which contracts with or otherwise engages a holder or applicant for the performance of educational services.

(k) “Formal review” is the meeting held pursuant to Education Code section 44244.

(l) “Holder” is an individual possessing a credential, permit, waiver or other certification document issued by the Commission.

(m) “Mitigating factor” is an event or circumstance which demonstrates that the public, schoolchildren and the profession would be adequately protected by a more lenient degree of adverse action or no adverse action whatsoever. Mitigating factors may include, but are not limited to, the following factors:

(1) absence of any prior record of adverse action over many years of educational service, coupled with present misconduct which is not deemed most serious;

(2) lack of harm to the person who is the object of the misconduct;

(3) emotional or physical difficulties suffered by the holder or applicant which substantially contributed to the misconduct; provided that the difficulties were not the product of illegal conduct by the credential holder or applicant, such as illegal drug or substance abuse; and further provided that the credential holder or applicant has established through clear and convincing evidence that he or she no longer has such difficulties;

(4) a demonstration of good character of the applicant or holder attested to by references from the educational community or the general community from individuals aware of the extent of the applicant's or holder's misconduct;

(5) objective action taken by the applicant or holder, spontaneously demonstrating remorse at the time of the misconduct, and recognition of the wrongdoing which is designed to timely make amends for the consequences of the misconduct;

(6) the proximity or remoteness in time relative to the seriousness of the misconduct; or

(7) the nature and extent of subsequent rehabilitation.

(n) “Private admonition” is an adverse action defined and governed by Education Code section 44438.

(o) “Probable cause” is reasonable grounds for belief in the existence of facts warranting adverse action.

(p) “Public reproval” is a public warning from the Commission that conduct is not appropriate for a credential holder or applicant. Following a public reproval, commission of the same or similar misconduct may result in more serious adverse action. It is issued only when adequate to appropriately protect the public, schoolchildren and the profession.

(q) “Recurring conduct” is behavior involving the exercise of consistently poor judgment or misconduct.

(r) “Revocation” is the termination of an individual's ability to work in a position requiring certification. Once effective, the revocation continues unless the individual is reinstated by the Commission.

(s) “Sexual misconduct” is:

(1) acts or conduct, directed at a minor which a reasonable person would believe to be motivated by sexual interest;

(2) acts or conduct defined in Education Code section 44010 whether or not the applicant or holder was convicted or arrested; or

(3) the proliferation or distribution of child pornography or the exploitation of any minor through the use of any pornography by a credential holder or applicant. “Pornography” consists of the acts defined in Part 1, Title 9, Chapters 7.5 and 7.6 of the Penal Code, commencing with section 311.

(t) “Suspension” is the temporary inactivation of a credential for a specified period of time. A suspension may be stayed on conditions of probation or may be an actual suspension or may be both. If an actual suspension, the credential holder may not work in a position requiring a credential during the period of actual suspension.

(1) A “stayed suspension” may be issued for a specified period of time only if the stay and performance of specified rehabilitative or probationary duties by the credential holder during the period of the stay is deemed consistent with the purposes of professional discipline.

(2) An “actual; suspension” may be issued for a specified period of time. Actual suspensions imposed for one year or longer shall require presentation of sufficient proof to the Commission of the credential holder's rehabilitation, or present fitness to perform the duties authorized by the credential before the suspension may terminate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(q) and 44242.7(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44002, 44010, 44225(q), 44242.5, 44242.7, 44244, 44345, 44346, 44346.1, 44421 and 44438, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Amendment of subsections (g) and (k) and amendment of Note filed 3-24-2005; operative 4-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 12).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (i) and Note filed 8-25-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 35).

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§ 80307.1. Investigation Commences.

An investigation is commenced on the date respondent is first notified, in writing, that his or her fitness to hold a credential is under initial review.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44242.5 and 44242.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80307. Disclosure of Documents During Investigation.

(a) Upon receipt of a written request, the Committee shall disclose to the credential holder or applicant or his or her attorney only those portions of the investigation file as authorized by Education Code section 44244(a).

(b) Disclosure of documents pursuant to subsection (a) may be provided at any time subsequent to the commencement of the initial review pursuant to Education Code section 44242.5(c).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244(a), Education Code; and Cross v. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing et al. (2003) 111 Cal.App.4th 1001.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

3. Repealed 8-23-2003 by decision of the Court of Appeals of California, Third Appellate District (Cross v. Commission of Teacher Credentialing, et al. (2003) 111 Cal. App. 4th 1001).

4. New section filed 3-24-2005; operative 4-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 12).

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§ 80308. Preliminary Review.

(a) If the Committee receives information about an applicant or holder, the Committee may conduct a preliminary review of the information prior to commencing an investigation. At the preliminary review, the Committee may either determine to end the review or instruct staff to set the matter for initial review at a later meeting.

(b) A credential holder's personnel records shall not be obtained without written notification to the holder.

(c) No contact shall be made by any Commission staff members with anyone except the complainant prior to opening the investigation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44242.5, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80309.1. Initial Review

(a) Prior to issuance of a notice of meeting pursuant to section 80310 the Committee shall conduct an initial review of the matter based upon written information.

(b) Notification of the initial review shall be provided to the holder or applicant only.

(c) When the matter is set for initial review by the Committee the staff shall provide written notification to the applicant or holder and offer the applicant or holder a reasonable opportunity to provide written information to the Committee prior to the Committee meeting. All written statements by the applicant or holder provided to the Committee shall be verified under the penalty of perjury.

(d) Staff shall submit a confidential investigative report to the Committee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44242.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80309. Medical and Psychiatric Guidelines.

(a) The Committee shall not initiate an administrative hearing solely on the grounds that an applicant or licensee is suffering from a contagious and communicable disease or other disease or defect of mind or body unless probable cause appears from the evidence that:

(1) The condition of the applicant or licensee constitutes a health hazard to students or persons with whom he or she must associate in carrying out the duties authorized by the credential applied for or held; or

(2) Because of the said disease or defect the applicant or licensee is unable to perform the duties authorized by the credential applied for or held.

(b) Any denial, suspension, or revocation of a credential pursuant to this section shall be limited in duration to the period of actual disability; and the credential shall be granted or reissued upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that such disability no longer exists.

(c) Where it appears from the evidence that an applicant or licensee is, or has been within one year, under psychiatric treatment as a condition of probation imposed by a court as a result of the commission of acts or omissions which also constitute probable cause for private admonition, denial, suspension, or revocation of a credential; or where the evidence shows that an applicant or licensee has committed acts or omissions which, but for the reasonably probable existence of some mental defect or disability, would constitute cause for disciplinary action, the Committee of Credentials may require and the applicant or licensee shall submit to an examination by a designated board certified licensed psychiatrist who shall prepare his expert opinion with respect to whether the applicant or licensee is able to perform the duties authorized by the credential applied for or held; and if not so able, the probable duration and severity of the disability. Such examination shall be at the expense of the Commission.

Refusal or willful failure of an applicant or licensee to submit to such examination within 30 days after service of such request by registered mail shall constitute cause for denial of the application for issuance or renewal of a credential, and any revocation or suspension of a credential shall not be limited by the provisions of subsection 2 (b) above.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44336, Education Code.

History

1. New subsection (c) filed 8-20-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 34).

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§ 80310. Notice of Meeting, Formal Review.

(a) The notice of meeting required by Education Code section 44244(a), shall be sent to the address of record of the holder or applicant. In its discretion, the Committee may also send the notice to the last known address of the holder or applicant. However, it is the responsibility of the holder or applicant to notify the Commission of any change in his or her address of record. The notice to the holder or applicant shall contain a confidential investigative report.

(b) A copy of the notice, without the confidential investigative report, shall be sent to any complainant and all known educational employers.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244(a), Education Code; and Section 1013(a), Code of Civil Procedure.

History

1. Repealer of subsection (b) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-24-2005; operative 4-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 12).

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§ 80311. Request for Appearance.

(a) No later than 20 days prior to formal review before the Committee pursuant to section 80310, the holder or applicant may request an opportunity to personally appear before the Committee during the formal review to respond, under oath, to questions from the Committee.

(b) Upon receipt of a request for an appearance, staff shall schedule a specific day and time to appear before the Committee during the formal review. Staff shall also notify all complainants and the last known employer, of the scheduled appearance. This notice shall state that the complainant and/or employer may also appear to offer relevant testimony before the Committee.

(c) If the holder or applicant is unable to appear before the Committee at the scheduled time, the Committee shall conduct the meeting, as noticed pursuant to section 80310, without an appearance. The Committee may grant a continuance if an emergency situation exists.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-23-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 17).

2. Amendment filed 8-25-88; operative 9-24-88 (Register 88, No. 36).

3. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80312. Continuance.

A matter set for review by the Committee may be continued only upon written request and in compelling and verifiable situations. As part of the written request for a continuance the respondent must submit a written waiver of time and a showing that there will be no harm to the public in the event the continuance is granted. A request for a continuance must be received at the Commission no later than 10 days prior to the date set for review by the Committee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-29-88; operative 9-28-88 (Register 88, No. 36). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

2. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80313. Presence of Material Witnesses.

(a) Any person determined by the Committee of Credentials to be a material witness in a particular case shall be permitted to be present to provide testimony during formal review by the Committee, and shall be examined for rebuttal evidence, if any.

(b) Whether a witness is called shall be at the sole discretion of the Committee of Credentials.

(c) The order of witness testimony shall be determined by the Committee of Credentials.

(d) A minor witness (persons under 18 years of age) may have one support person present during their testimony. No support will be allowed for adult witnesses, except the representative designated by the applicant or holder under investigation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44242.5 and 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 8-29-88; operative 9-28-88 (Register 88, No. 36).

3. Repealer of former section 80313 and renumbering and amendment of former section 80317.2 to new section 80313 filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80314.5. Notice of Committee Action.

A written copy of the recommendation and findings of the Committee together with a notice of appeal rights available shall be sent by registered mail to the holder's or applicant's last known address within 14 days after the meeting or hearing at which the recommendation is made. Unless the recommendation involves private admonition, as provided in Section 44438 of the Education Code, a copy of the said recommendation, but not the findings, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be mailed to all complainants and parties requesting notice of the Committee's decision in the case. Such recommendation, but not the findings, unless otherwise provided by law, shall also be made available to members of the public upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44244 and 44438, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80314. Action.

A quorum of the Committee must be present to consider any action, and at least four members must concur to take any action.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

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§ 80315. Reconsideration.

(a) A holder, applicant, complainant or employer may request, in writing, that the Committee reconsider its recommended decision. The request must be received by the Commission no later than 30 days after personal service or mailing notice of the Committee's recommendation. The request for reconsideration shall also contain new and different evidence which may materially affect the findings of the Committee.

(b) When a recommendation of the Committee is presented to the Commission pursuant to Education Code section 44244.1, the Commission may adopt the recommendation or request the Committee to reconsider its action, decision, or recommendation. Upon request of the Commission, the Committee shall reconsider its action, decision, or recommendation.

(c) A member of the Committee may participate in the reconsideration of a matter even though he or she was not present during the original consideration of the matter if the interested parties agree, or if the member reviews a transcript or tape recording of the proceedings and all other documents and evidentiary materials before the Committee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 45.

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§ 80316.5. Confidential Report of Investigation.

Where the confidential investigative report shows that the allegations are groundless the file shall be sealed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44242.5 and 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80316. Confidentiality of Investigative Material. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44248, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80317.2. Presence of Material Witnesses. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Item 358 of the 1980-81 Supplemental Budget.

History

1. New section filed 2-11-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 7)

2. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80317.2 to new section 80313 filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80317. Administrative Hearing.

The credential holder or applicant may, within thirty (30) days after personal service or the mailing of notice of the Committee's recommendation, request an administrative hearing by giving written notice to the Commission. The administrative hearing is a trial de novo. Any prayer contained in an Accusation or Statement of Issues shall request “appropriate adverse action according to evidence.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44244(d) and 44244.1, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80318.1. Reconsideration of Committee Action. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44242 and 44243, Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80318. Action Committee May Take. [Repealed]

Credits

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80319. Notice of Committee Action; Form of Notice. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44243 and 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b)(4) filed 2-11-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 7).

2. Amendment filed 8-29-88; operative 9-28-88 (Register 88, No. 36).

3. Repealer filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80320. Consent Determinations.

At any time after the Committee has determined that a Statement of Issues or an Accusation shall be filed against a respondent, but before a final determination of the matter has been made by the Commission, the respondent may propose and the Committee may recommend to the Commission a settlement upon terms which sufficiently provide for the protection of the public, schoolchildren and the profession.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-8-97; operative 9-7-97 (Register 97, No. 32).

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§ 80321. Committee of Credentials Reports to the Commission. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44242 and 44243, Education Code. Reference: Section 44244, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 11-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 45).

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§ 80331. General Provisions.

(a) These rules are binding upon every person holding a credential or any license to perform educational services under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the consequences of any willful breach may be revocation or suspension of the credential, or license, or private admonition of the holder.

(b) Nothing in these rules is intended to limit or supersede any provision of law relating to the duties and obligations of certificated persons or to the consequences of the violation of such duties and obligations. The prohibition of certain conduct in these rules is not to be interpreted as approval of conduct not specifically cited.

(c) These rules may be cited and referred to as “Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators.”

(d) The Commission shall complete a study of the effect of these rules and present its findings to the Governor, the Legislature, and the State Board of Education no later than September 1, 1989.

(e) As used in these rules:

(1) “Certificated person” means any person who holds a certificate, permit, credential, or other license authorizing the performance of teaching or education-related service in grades K through 12 in California public schools.

(2) “Professional employment” means the performance for compensation of teaching or other education-related employment in a position for which certification requirements are set by law.

(3) “Confidential information” means information which was provided to the certificated person solely for the purpose of facilitating his/her performance of professional services for or on behalf of the person or employer providing such information.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

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§ 80332. Professional Candor and Honesty in Letters or Memoranda of Employment Recommendation.

(a) A certificated person shall not write or sign any letter or memorandum which intentionally omits significant facts, or which states as facts matters which the writer does not know of his/her own knowledge to be true relating to the professional qualifications or personal fitness to perform certificated services of any person whom the writer knows will use the letter or memorandum to obtain professional employment nor shall he/she agree to provide a positive letter of recommendation which misrepresents facts as a condition of resignation or for withdrawing action against the employing agency.

(b) This rule has no application to statements identified in the letter or memorandum as personal opinions of the writer but does apply to unqualified statements as fact that which the writer does not know to be true or to statements as fact that which the writer knows to be untrue.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

2. Editorial correction of Authority cite (Register 95, No. 9).

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§ 80333. Withdrawal from Professional Employment.

(a) A certificated person shall not abandon professional employment without good cause.

(b) “Good cause” includes but is not necessarily limited to circumstances not caused by or under the voluntary control of the certificated person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

2. Editorial correction of Authority cite (Register 95, No. 9).

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§ 80334. Unauthorized Private Gain or Advantage.

A certificated person shall not:

(a) Use for his/her own private gain or advantage or to prejudice the rights or benefits of another person any confidential information relating to students or fellow professionals;

(b) Use for his/her own private gain or advantage the time, facilities, equipment, or supplies which is the property of his/her employer without the express or clearly implied permission of his/her employer;

(c) Accept any compensation or benefit or thing of value other than his/her regular compensation for the performance of any service which he/she is required to render in the course and scope of his/her certificated employment. This rule shall not restrict performance of any overtime or supplemental services at the request of the school employer; nor shall it apply to or restrict the acceptance of gifts or tokens of minimal value offered and accepted openly from students, parents or other persons in recognition or appreciation of service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

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§ 80335. Performance of Unauthorized Professional Services.

A certificated person shall not, after July 1, 1989:

(a) Knowingly, accept an assignment to perform professional services if he or she does not possess a credential authorizing the service to be performed; unless he or she has first exhausted any existing local remedies to correct the situation, has then notified the county superintendent of schools in writing of the incorrect assignment, and the county superintendent of schools has made a determination, within 45 days of receipt of the notification, that the assignment was caused by extraordinary circumstances which make correction impossible, pursuant to the procedures referred to in Education Code Section 44258.9(g)(2) and (3).

(b) Knowingly and willfully assign or require a subordinate certificated person to perform any professional service which the subordinate is not authorized to perform by his or her credential or which is not approved by appropriate governing board authorization, unless he or she has made reasonable attempts to correct the situation but has been unsuccessful, and has notified the county superintendent of schools of those attempts, and the county superintendent of schools has determined, within 45 days of being notified of the assignment, that the assignment was caused by extraordinary circumstances which make correction impossible.

(c) Neither (a) nor (b) shall be applicable in a situation where extraordinary circumstances make the correction of the misassignment impossible.

(d) There shall be no adverse action taken against a certificated person under this rule for actions attributable to circumstances beyond his or her control.

(e) Effective October 20, 1993, no adverse action described in Title 5, California Code of Regulations, section 80331(a) shall be imposed for violation of this provision prior to review and attempted disposition pursuant to Title 5, California Code of Regulations, sections 80339 through 80339.6.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

2. New subsection (e) and amendment of Note filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80336. Performance with Impaired Faculties.
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§ 80336. Performance with Impaired Faculties.

(a) A certificated person shall not:

(1) Perform or attempt to perform any duties or services authorized by his or her credential during any period in which he or she knows or is in possession of facts showing that his or her mental or intellectual faculties are substantially impaired for any reason, including but not limited to use of alcohol or any controlled substance.

(2) Assign or require or permit a subordinate certificated person to perform any duties authorized by his or her credential during any period in which the superior certificated person knows of his or her own knowledge or is in possession of facts showing that the subordinate certificated person's mental or intellectual faculties are substantially impaired for any reason, including but not limited to use of alcohol or any controlled substance.

(b) For the purpose of this rule, substantial impairment means a visible inability to perform the usual and customary duties of the position in a manner that does not represent a danger to pupils, employees, or school property. It does not include or mean inability attributable to lack of, or inadequate, professional preparation or education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80337. Harassment and Retaliation Prohibited.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7B9608B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80337. Harassment and Retaliation Prohibited.

No certificated person shall directly or indirectly use or threaten to use any official authority or influence in any manner whatsoever which tends to discourage, restrain, interfere with, coerce, or discriminate against any subordinate or any certificated person who in good faith reports, discloses, divulges, or otherwise brings to the attention of the governing board of a school district, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing or any other public agency authorized to take remedial action, any facts or information relative to actual or suspected violation of any law regulating the duties of persons serving in the public school system, including but not limited to these rules of professional conduct.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80338. Discrimination Prohibited.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7B98A0C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80338. Discrimination Prohibited.

A certificated person shall not, without good cause, in the course and scope of his or her certificated employment and solely because of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, handicapping condition or sexual orientation, refuse or fail to perform certificated services for any person.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44339, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44345, 44420 and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-4-89; operative 2-3-89 (Register 89, No. 3).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BA01AD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80339.1. Membership of the Committee on Authorized Assignments.

The Committee shall be established by the Commission and shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Commission. Membership shall include two (2) practicing school teachers, one (1) practicing school service representative other than a school administrator, one (1) practicing school administrator or one (1) practicing certificated human resources administrator, and one (1) school board member. All members shall have experience in the area of legally permissible assignment authorizations.

Members shall be appointed to serve two (2) year terms and may be reappointed.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80339.2. Materials to be Forwarded by the County Superintendent.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BA4FCD34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80339.2. Materials to be Forwarded by the County Superintendent.

Notices required to be sent to the Commission under the terms of Education Code section 44258.9(g)(3) shall include all of the following:

(a) All writings which form the basis on which a determination of misassignment was made;

(b) Copies of all communications sent to the school superintendent informing him or her of the specific individuals in misassignments, and identifying the administrators immediately responsible for the misassignment;

(c) All written responses submitted by the school district or school administrator in response to communication described in Education Code section 44258.9(g)(3);

(d) All writings informing the certificated employee that he or she is serving in an unauthorized position. The county superintendent must advise the employee of the misassignment and of the professional obligation of the individual to seek an authorized position. Copies of any written response by the employee shall also be provided to the Commission;

(e) Information regarding the steps taken to identify for the Commission the administrator(s) responsible for the misassignment;

(f) All other materials which mitigate or aggravate the possible penalties or which supplement the information presented.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80339.3. Staff Review and Determination.
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§ 80339.3. Staff Review and Determination.

Staff shall review the materials and information provided by the county superintendent. If staff determines that the assignment is authorized, this information shall be communicated, in writing, to the county superintendent and the school superintendent. If staff determines that the assignment is unauthorized, the school superintendent and the governing board of the local school district shall be notified in writing of the staff determination of misassignment and advised of the possible penalties if the misassignment is not corrected. As a part of the notification, staff shall offer the school superintendent the opportunity to enter into a written Compliance Agreement, setting forth the remedial steps agreed to be taken in order to correct the misassignment(s) and establishing a deadline for meeting all of the terms of the agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80339.4. Referral to the Committee on Authorized Assignments and Issuance of Letter of Non-Compliance.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BB06E834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80339.4. Referral to the Committee on Authorized Assignments and Issuance of Letter of Non-Compliance.

Failure to correct a misassignment following the procedures set forth in section 80339.3 shall result in the referral of the matter by staff to the Committee at the next meeting of the Committee as long as it is more than 30 days from staff notification. Commission files on the alleged misassignment shall be provided to the Committee and the Committee shall review the information contained in the record and determine if a misassignment occurred. If it decides that a misassignment has occurred, the Committee shall cause a letter of non-compliance to be issued to the local governing board of the subject school district. This letter shall set forth the nature of the misassignment and be signed by the Executive Director of the Commission and the members of the Committee. This letter shall be read at the first public meeting following its receipt by the presiding officer of the local governing board, and he or she shall so certify to the Commission in writing that this has been accomplished.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 93).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80339.5. Referral to the Committee of Credentials.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BB32DA34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80339.5. Referral to the Committee of Credentials.

If a misassignment has not been corrected within 30 days after the letter of non-compliance has been issued, the Committee shall review the matter again in order to determine whether more severe sanctions are appropriate.

It shall, in appropriate cases, identify the individuals it determines to be responsible for the misassignment. It shall then report its findings in writing to the Committee of Credentials for further investigation and consideration of adverse action against the credentials of responsible certificated persons pursuant to Title 5, California Code of Regulations section 80335 and other statutes and regulations applicable to the jurisdiction and operation of the Committee of Credentials.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80339.6. Rights of Certificated Persons.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BB6D7234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80339.6. Rights of Certificated Persons.

When a certificated person files a written notice pursuant to Education Code section 44258.9(g)(2), that person may request the Committee to review any determination and decision by the county superintendent that an assignment is legally authorized. When a certificated person employed in a county-operated school files a written notice pursuant to Education Code section 44258.9(g)(2), that person may also request the Committee to review any determination and decision by the county superintendent that the assignment is legally authorized. In these cases, the county superintendent, the administrators immediately responsible for the misassignment, and the local governing board of the subject county will be treated in the same manner as those comparable individuals and bodies at the district level are treated in Title 5, California Code of Regulations sections 80339.2 through 80339.6.

When a certificated person who has been notified pursuant to Title 5, California Code of Regulations section 80339.2 that he or she is in an unauthorized assignment submits to the county superintendent of schools written verification of his or her effort to obtain an authorized assignment, he or she shall not be subject to penalties under Title 5, California Code of Regulations section 80339.5. Such verification may include, but need not be limited to, copies of written requests to the immediate administrator or supervisor, the district department for personnel matters, and the school superintendent.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 3. Committee of Credentials > Article 3. Rules of Conduct for Professional Educators > § 80339. Definitions.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7B9C4A434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80339. Definitions.

The following definitions pertain to Sections 80339.1 through 80339.6.

(a) “Commission” is the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(b) “Committee” is the Committee on Authorized Assignments.

(c) “County superintendent” means the county superintendent of schools.

(d) “School superintendent” means the superintendent of the local school district.

(e) “Staff” refers to the staff of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

(f) “Misassignment” refers to the assignment of a certified person to a position not authorized by the credential or certificate or permit or by regulations or pertinent sections of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44258.9(g), Education Code. Reference: Section 44258.9(g), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-20-93; operative 10-20-93 (Register 93, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80400. Definitions. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BBEED734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80400. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 4 (Sections 80400-80550, not consecutive) filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Repealer filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80403. Authority for Granting Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BC26FE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:41:19.950614+00:00
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§ 80403. Authority for Granting Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80406. Methods of Securing a Credential.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BC6B5A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80406. Methods of Securing a Credential.

A qualified applicant may secure a credential by either of the following methods:

(a) Upon the recommendation of a California teacher education institution approved by the Commission pursuant to these regulations.

(b) Upon a direct application to the Commission filed in a manner provided in Article 2 of this chapter.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80056 to Section 80406 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80409. Qualified Applicant. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BCA5F234C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80409. Qualified Applicant. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44862, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80412. Filing of Mailing Address.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BCD93734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80412. Filing of Mailing Address.

(a) Every person applying for, holding, or to whom is issued, a credential, shall file with the Commission his or her present mailing address and shall notify the Commission in writing of any change therein.

(b) Such filing of address and notice of change therein shall be made in writing and delivered, or forwarded by mail, postage prepaid, to the office of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225(q), Education Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and repealing subsection (b) filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

2. New subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 3-24-2005; operative 4-23-2005 (Register 2005, No. 12).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80413.1. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared Outside California. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BE958D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:41:43.786115+00:00
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§ 80413.1. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared Outside California. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44252, 44259, 44280, 44281, 44310 and 44335, Education Code; and Section 67.5, Chapter 1247, Statutes of 1977.

History

1. New section filed 1-23-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 4).

2. Repealer filed 1-31-2005; operative 3-2-2005 (Register 2005, No. 5).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80413.2. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials Pursuant to the Credentialed Out-of-State Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 1997. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7BF20B634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80413.2. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials Pursuant to the Credentialed Out-of-State Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 1997. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44275.3, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227(c), 44227(e), 44259(c) and 44275.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-8-99; operative 11-7-99 (Register 99, No. 41).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80414. Specific Requirements, Period of Validity and Authorization for the Teacher Trainee Certificate. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C0F30534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80414. Specific Requirements, Period of Validity and Authorization for the Teacher Trainee Certificate. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44325, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44328 and 44830.3, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-22-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 4).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80415. Course in the United States Constitution.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C1460734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80415. Course in the United States Constitution.

(a) Each applicant for a teaching credential, except the designated subjects teaching credential authorizing part-time employment only, shall provide to the Commission evidence that the applicant has, pursuant to Education Code Section 44335, successfully fulfilled one of the following requirements:

(1) An examination on the provisions and principles of the Constitution of the United States completed in a regionally accredited community college, college or university; or

(2) Two semester units of work on the provisions and principles of the Constitution of the United States.

(b) A second credential of the same kind shall not be granted to a person until the above requirement has been met.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44335, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-26-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80418. Reading Requirement. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C1AA2034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80418. Reading Requirement. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44259 and 44285, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80421. Health Education Unit Requirement.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C1DD6534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80421. Health Education Unit Requirement.

The health education unit requirement specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(1) shall be required of each applicant for a full or professional clear teaching credential issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 44259 of the Education Code. This requirement may be satisfied by a course of study of at least one semester unit, or its equivalent, which may be offered or accepted by an accredited community college, college, or university. This required program of study shall not be required as part of the professional preparation. The teacher education institution recommending the applicant for a full or professional clear credential shall certify that the applicant has completed satisfactorily the required course of study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44259, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80032.1 to Section 80421 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 12-16-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 51).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80422. Computer Education Coursework for the Clear Teaching Credential. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C2095734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:54:11.964471+00:00
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§ 80422. Computer Education Coursework for the Clear Teaching Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44261.7, Education Code. Reference: Section 44261.7, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-16-88; operative 3-17-88 (Register 88, No.9).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 1. General Provisions > § 80424. Fifth Year of Study.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C26D7034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80424. Fifth Year of Study.

(a) The Commission finds that the fifth year of study is an integral element of the teacher education program, and provides the potential teacher with much greater opportunity following completion of the relatively rigid course requirements of the baccalaureate degree program to select a course or program of study designed to improve the teacher's competence and skills, and which is more suited to the candidate's particular professional interests. In recognition of these facts, the Commission expects that the design of the fifth year course of study will be a large responsibility of the teacher candidate in cooperation and consultation with the accredited college or university.

(b) The teacher candidate may select either a student-designed fifth year of study approved by the institution or an institution-designed fifth year of study. The fifth year of study selected by the teacher-candidate shall be a Commission-approved program, and shall be a full academic year, or its equivalent, at the postgraduate level taken at an accredited college or university.

(c) In furtherance of the foregoing concepts, the Commission shall permit a wide latitude for fifth year programs, including, but not limited to the following purposes:

(1) Additional subject matter preparation including, but not limited to, pursuit of a master's or higher degree;

(2) Completion of an approved program for an advanced or specialized credential;

(3) Study undertaken for in-service training for which college or university credit is given; and

(4) Study undertaken to complete an approved program of professional preparation.

(d) If a college or university refuses to approve a fifth year of study for a teacher-applicant, it shall state its reasons in writing to the applicant. The applicant shall thereafter have the right to appeal the decision of the institution directly to the Commission. In doing so, the applicant shall submit to the Commission a copy of his or her program for the fifth year of study and other supporting documents, including a copy of he college or university's written reasons for refusal. The Commission shall evaluate the materials submitted and determine whether to approve the fifth year of study.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80059 to subsections (a), (b) and (c) of Section 80424 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Renumbering from Section 80060 to subsection (d) of Section 80424 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80427. Interruption of Preparation by Military Service. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80413.3. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Out-of-State Credentialed Teachers.

(a) The following pertains to individuals who have two years of appropriate teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California.

(1) The minimum requirements for the five-year preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential are all of the following, (A) through (G).

(A) Two years of full-time teaching experience earned in a state or U.S. territory other than California.

(B) Performance evaluations.

(C) A professional level teaching credential from another state or U.S. territory.

(D) Subject matter competence.

(E) Completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a state-approved teacher preparation program offered by a local educational agency.

(F) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(G) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in § 80442.

(2) The following are the minimum requirements for the clear Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(G) above:

(A) Possession of a California English learner authorization issued pursuant to the requirements specified in Education Code § 44253.3;

(B) Completion of either of the following:

1. A master's degree or higher in a field related to the credential, or the equivalent number of graduate-level semester units, earned at a regionally accredited institution of higher education and verified by official transcript; or

2. Completion of 150 clock hours of activities addressing one or more of the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP).

(C) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487.

(b) The following pertains to individuals who have less than two years of appropriate teaching experience in a state or U.S. territory other than California.

(1) The minimum requirements for the five-year preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential are all of the following, (A) through (E).

(A) A professional level teaching credential from another state or U.S. territory.

(B) Subject matter competence.

(C) Completion of a teacher preparation program taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a state-approved teacher preparation program offered by a local educational agency.

(D) A baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

(E) Submission of an application form as defined in § 80001; the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487; and fingerprint clearance as specified in Section 80442.

(2) The following are the minimum requirements for the clear Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential for an individual who meets the requirements specified in (b)(1)(A) through (b)(1)(E) above:

(A) A five-year preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential issued pursuant to subdivision (b)(1);

(B) Completion of a program of beginning teacher induction as described in § 80413(b)(2);

(C) Possession of a California English learner authorization issued pursuant to the requirements specified in Education Code § 44253.3; and

(D) Submission of an application as defined in § 80001 and the fee for issuance as specified in § 80487.

(c) The following definitions apply to terms used in this section.

(1) Subject Matter Competence: Subject matter competence for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may be verified with possession of a professional level teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. Territory with an elementary education or self-contained classroom teaching authorization. Subject matter competence for the Single Subject Teaching Credential may be verified with possession of a professional level teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. territory with a departmentalized classroom teaching authorization that is comparable to an authorization specified in Education § 44257.

(A) An individual issued a professional level teaching credential by another state or U.S. territory with a middle school authorization that does not also list a comparable departmentalized classroom teaching authorization specified in Education Code § 44257 may be issued the five-year preliminary Multiple Subject credential and will be required to verify subject matter competence for the clear credential as specified in Education Code §§ 44280, 44281, 44282 and 44310.

(B) An individual issued a professional level teaching credential by another state or U.S. territory with a middle school or departmentalized classroom teaching authorization that is not comparable to an authorization, and that does not list a comparable authorization, specified in Education Code § 44257 may verify subject matter competence for the Single Subject credential with a degree major or 32 semester units (or the equivalent in quarter units).

(C) An individual issued a professional level teaching credential by another state or U.S. territory as described in subsection (B) above but who does not have a degree major or 32 semester units (or the equivalent in quarter units) in the authorization sought may be issued the five-year preliminary Single Subject credential and will be required to verify subject matter competence for the clear credential as specified in Education Code §§ 44280, 44281, 44282, and 44310.

(2) Full-Time Teaching Experience: This is defined as teaching a minimum of 4 hours a day, unless the minimum statutory attendance requirement for the students served is less. Experience must be on a daily basis and for at least 75% of the school year. Experience may be accrued in increments of a minimum of one semester. No part-time or combination of teaching with other school employment will be accepted. All experience must be gained in public or regionally accredited private schools in states or U.S. territories other than California while serving on a valid teaching credential. Experience may be gained in more than one state or U.S. territory other than California. This experience must be verified on the official letterhead of the out-of-state employer or employers by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, or director of human resources in which the teacher was employed. Experience from outside of the United States will not be considered.

(3) Performance Evaluations:

(A) The teaching effectiveness areas on the performance evaluations may include, but are not limited to, all of the areas, 1. through 4., below. If these areas are not included in the evaluations, the individual may submit a supplemental letter, on district letterhead, signed by the individual's principal or personnel officer in the district in which the evaluations took place.

1. The use of teaching strategies that motivates all students to engage in the learning process.

2. The ability to establish and maintain high standards for student behavior.

3. A demonstration of deep knowledge of the subject being taught and the use of appropriate instructional strategies that promote student understanding.

4. An ability to plan and implement a sequence of appropriate instructional activities.

(B) Evaluations of the teacher's performance for at least two of the years of teaching experience from a state or U.S. territory other than California must be submitted. If evaluations or a supplemental letter covering two years of the verified out-of-state teaching experience cannot be obtained, the individual will not qualify under section (a).

(C) Evaluation ratings must be satisfactory or better.

(4) California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP): The 150 clock hours of CSTP activities may be satisfied by staff development, college course work or other activities related to the CSTP. When applying for the clear credential, a written list of the activities including a justification stating how each of the activities relates to the CSTP must be attached. An individual at the central office of a public school district or county office of education, or at a public school site or a regionally accredited private school who is responsible for curriculum and instruction in the authorization of the teacher's credential must sign the written justification agreeing that the activities relate to the CSTP as stated. The following are the six CSTP areas:

(A) Engaging and supporting all students in learning.

(B) Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning.

(C) Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning.

(D) Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students.

(E) Assessing students for learning.

(F) Developing as a professional educator.

(5) Professional Level Teaching Credential: This is defined as a teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. territory that is, at a minimum, comparable to a California five-year preliminary teaching credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252, 44253.3, 44257, 44274.2, 44279.1, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44310, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-16-99; operative 1-15-2000 (Register 99, No. 51).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-22-2010; operative 1-21-2011 (Register 2010, No. 52).

3. Editorial correction of subsection (c)(4)(C) (Register 2011, No. 38).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(1)(G), repealer of subsection (a)(1)(H), amendment of subsection (a)(2), repealer of subsection (a)(2)(C), subsection relettering, amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(2)(C), amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(1)(E), repealer of subsection (b)(1)(F) and amendment of subsections (b)(2) and (b)(2)(D) filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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§ 80413. Specific Requirements for Preliminary and Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials for Applicants Prepared in California.

(a) The minimum requirements for the five-year preliminary multiple and single subject teaching credentials for California-prepared applicants shall include successful completion of all of the following:

(1) A baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. For the single subject credential candidate, the degree earned shall not be in professional education.

(2) A Commission-approved multiple subject or single subject program of professional preparation, as appropriate to the credential sought as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(3).

(3) Completion of a study of alternative methods of developing English language skills, including the study of reading, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4). In addition multiple subject applicants shall pass the reading instruction competence assessment as provided in Education Code Section 44283.

(4) Subject-matter knowledge:

(A) For a multiple subject credential, an applicant enrolled in a teacher preparation program shall meet this requirement either by passage of an examination as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 or by completion of a subject-matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310.

(B) For a single subject credential, an applicant shall meet this requirement either by passage of an examination as provided in Education Code Sections 44280, 44281, and 44282 or by completion of a subject-matter program as provided in Education Code Section 44310.

(5) Demonstration of knowledge of the Constitution of the United States as provided in Education Code Section 44335.

(6) Demonstration of basic competency in the use of computers in the classroom as provided in Education Code Section 44259(b)(7).

(7) Verification of completion from a Commission-approved program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the preliminary credential sought, as provided in Education Code Sections 44373(c) and 44259(b)(3).

(b) The minimum requirements for the clear multiple or single subject teaching credentials must be completed within five years from the initial date of the issuance of the preliminary credential. The requirements include, successful completion of all of the following:

(1) Possession of a valid preliminary teaching credential.

(2) Completion of a Commission-approved program of beginning teacher induction as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(2).

(3) A health education requirement, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(A).

(4) Special education training, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(B).

(5) Study of advanced computer-based technology, including the uses of technology in educational settings, as provided in Education Code Section 44259(c)(4)(C).

(6) Effective July 1, 2005 advanced study in the area of Teaching English Learners.

(7) An application for a clear multiple subject or single subject credential shall only be submitted by a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(c) A qualified applicant holding a valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential who has completed a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction shall upon completion of a preliminary multiple subject teaching credential program be granted a clear multiple subject teaching credential without first being required to hold a preliminary multiple subject teaching credential or complete an additional induction experience.

(d) A qualified applicant holding a valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential who has completed a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction shall upon completion of a preliminary single subject teaching credential program be granted a clear single subject teaching credential without first being required to hold a preliminary single subject teaching credential or complete an additional induction experience.

(e) All applicants for multiple subject and single subject clear credentials issued pursuant to Education Code Section 44259(c) shall complete the requirements in subsection (b)(2) above, with the exception of those qualifying under subsections (c) and (d).

(f) Definition:

(1) A beginning teacher is one who is eligible to participate in a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44251, 44252, 44259, 44259.5, 44280, 44281, 44282, 44283, 44310, 44335 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-22-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 34).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-15-97; operative 6-14-97 (Register 97, No. 20).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-26-2005; operative 6-25-2005 (Register 2005, No. 21).

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 2-17-2009; operative 2-17-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 8).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(5)(A), (d)(2)(A) and (e)(2)(A) filed 12-19-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 52).

6. Amendment filed 3-7-2019; operative 3-7-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 10).

7. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-66-20 (2019 CA EO 66-20), dated May 29, 2020, which suspended certain Reading Instruction Competence Assessment requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

8. Repealer of subsection (a)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 8-20-2026; operative 10-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 34).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80430.1. Direct Applications for Individuals Prepared Outside of California.
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§ 80430.1. Direct Applications for Individuals Prepared Outside of California.

Individuals who completed a professional education program outside California may apply directly to the Commission for their initial California teaching credential. Such teachers shall be assessed according to the procedures in Education Code Section 44227(e) and 44227(f) and according to the description of the fifth year of study in Section 80424 of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44227, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-23-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 4).

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§ 80430.2. Comparable and Equivalent Teacher Preparation; Reciprocity. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference. Sections 44225(d), 44227(e), 44252, 44252.5, 44259(c), 44274, 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-19-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-19-2000 (Register 2000, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-18-2000 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-19-2000 order, including amendment of section and Note, transmitted to OAL 5-17-2000 and filed 6-21-2000 (Register 2000, No. 25).

3. Repealer filed 12-22-2010; operative 1-21-2011 (Register 2010, No. 52).

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§ 80430. Direct Application: When Permitted.

(a) An applicant who can demonstrate the completion of preparation equivalent to that required by California statutes and regulations may submit an application to the Commission for a credential based upon equivalent preparation. The application shall include the following:

(1) the titles of credentials held by the applicant.

(2) a description and evidence of the education and specialized training of the applicant.

(3) if the applicant pursued part or all of his or her professional preparation program at a college or university with a Commission approved program, written explanation of refusal to recommend, by the institution of higher education, including a statement that the applicant has exhausted all appeals through that institution.

(4) a description of the relevant experience of the applicant.

(5) any assessment of the applicant's performance deemed useful to review of the application, excluding standardized examinations for which California has not established passing standards.

(6) other evidence of education, training or performance deemed by the applicant to be useful in reviewing the application.

(7) a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (form 41-4, rev 4-94) and the fee(s) as specified in Section 80487.

(b) The Commission shall evaluate the materials submitted, consider the reasons for refusal, when applicable, by a college or university and determine whether to issue the credential sought.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, subdivisions (d) and (g), and 44300, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from section 80057 to section 80430 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section and new Note filed 4-20-94; operative 5-20-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

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§ 80433. Application Form.

(a) An application for a credential shall be made on the application form provided by the Commission.

(b) Each applicant for a credential shall submit such additional information relating to qualification to receive a credential as the Commission may require.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

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§ 80434. Acceptance of Electronic Signature.

An “electronic signature” as defined in Section 80001(l) may be used to sign any document required by the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-8-2002 as an emergency; operative 5-8-2002 (Register 2002, No. 19). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-5-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. A Certificate of Compliance as to 5-8-2002 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 9-5-2002 and filed 10-17-2002 (Register 2002, No. 42).

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§ 80435. Official Transcript.

(a) For purposes of authenticity and legibility, official transcripts or verification-of-true-copy will be required with each application for a credential, certificate or permit submitted on and after September 1, 1983;

(b) California colleges with approved programs, school districts, county offices, and other state agencies shall meet this requirement either by submitting official transcripts with the application or by verification of the copy as a true-copy of the official transcripts by one of the following means:

(1) A recommendation by the college for the credential;

(2) a statement submitted to the Commission, on a one-time basis, by the college, school district, county office or other state agency describing their internal procedure or policy verifying the authenticity of the transcript;

(3) a statement or stamp signed or initialed by the designated agency representative verifying each set of transcripts, that the copy is an authentic duplicate of the official transcript;

(c) applicants applying directly to the Commission, for a credential, certificate, or permit shall be required to submit official transcripts with the credential application;

(d) applications submitted with illegible transcripts, or submitted by colleges, school districts, county offices or other state agencies who have not met the requirements specified in subsection (b) shall be returned to the sender for proper verification or for official transcripts;

(e) an official transcript is defined as one that bears the signature in ink of the registrar and/or the impressed seal of the institution.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-22-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 30).

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§ 80436. Place of Filing of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 1-12-99; operative 2-11-99 (Register 99, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80439. Date of Filing of Application. [Repealed]
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§ 80439. Date of Filing of Application. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 1-12-99; operative 2-11-99 (Register 99, No. 3).

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§ 80440. Date of Issuance of Credentials.

(a) The issuance date of a credential may be determined by an office of the county superintendent of schools, a school district, a local education agency, a non-public school, non-sectarian school or agency certified by the California Department of Education, a California institution of higher education with a program accredited by the Committee of Accreditation or the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing provided the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) all the requirements for the credential were met prior to the issuance date of the credential, and

(2) the application is submitted to the Commission not more than three months after the issuance date of the credential.

(b) The issuance date for a credential recommended by a California institution of higher education with a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation shall be the date of completion of all requirements for the credential or later as established by the institution provided the application is submitted to the Commission not more than three months after the issuance date of the credential.

(c) The issuance date of the renewal of a credential will be the same as the expiration date of the credential to be renewed, provided all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) the renewal application is submitted to one of the agencies listed in (a) above within one year prior to the expiration date;

(2) the renewal application is submitted to the Commission not more than three months after the issuance date of the credential; and

(3) all the requirements for the credential were met prior to the issuance date of the credential.

(d) If the conditions described in (a), (b), or (c) above are not satisfied, the issuance date will be the date the application is received by the Commission or the date the applicant meets all of the requirements for the credential, whichever date comes later.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44350, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 80463 to Section 80440 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment filed 1-12-99; operative 2-11-99 (Register 99, No. 3).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(2), (b) and (c)(2) and amendment of Note filed 5-1-2008; operative 5-31-2008 (Register 2008, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80441. Notification to the Employers of Temporary County Certificate (T.C.C.) Holders.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C5DC5834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:14.126175+00:00
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§ 80441. Notification to the Employers of Temporary County Certificate (T.C.C.) Holders.

(a) It is the intent of Education Code Section 44332 that the Commission provide notification of the status of an application for a credential, certificate, or permit to the employers of temporary county certificate holders prior to the 120 day expiration date of the T.C.C. In order for the Commission to provide such notification the school district or county superintendent of schools office shall specify T.C.C. and the expiration date of the T.C.C. in the space provided on the application form when the application is filed with them.

(b) In situations where the statutory certifications of Education Code Section 44332 do not apply, the Commission shall provide the following information on the status of an application for a credential, certificate, or permit to the appropriate county superintendent of schools office before the expiration of the 120 day period:

(1) notification that a credential, certificate or permit document has been issued;

(2) notification that all requirements, for each credential, certificate, or permit have been met and the appropriate document will be issued;

(3) notification that all requirements for the credential, certificate, or permit have been met except that the fingerprint cards, required by Education Code Sections 44340 and 44341, have not been processed and returned by the California Department of Justice and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

(4) notification that an application has been returned because application information initially required was not properly provided; or

(5) notification that an application has been denied.

(c) The county superintendent of schools shall provide the Commission with a listing of all applicants serving on a T.C.C. for whom notification, pursuant to subsection (b), has not been received as of ten (10) school days prior to the expiration date of the T.C.C. This listing shall be forwarded to the Commission immediately and shall include all of the following information for each applicant:

(1) the full name;

(2) the social security number;

(3) the birthdate;

(4) the type of credential, certificate, or permit for which application was made, when available;

(5) the date of filing of the application, when available;

(6) the date the application was submitted to the Commission, when available;

(7) the effective date of the temporary county certificate;

(8) the expiration date of the temporary county certificate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44332, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 40).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80442. Fingerprints.
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§ 80442. Fingerprints.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c), each applicant for a credential shall submit with the application verification of livescan. Individuals who reside outside California may submit duplicate personal identification cards provided by the Commission or obtained from the Bureau of Identification of the Department of Justice. Such identification cards shall be completed in the manner required by the instructions on the card.

(b) The fingerprints of the applicant shall be taken by a qualified officer or employee of the state, or of any political subdivision thereof, or by a person designated by the Commission.

(c) Where an applicant is seeking an additional credential and has filed fingerprints in connection with a previous credential, or renewal thereof, said applicant need not subsequently submit fingerprints except upon express request by the Commission or when a valid credential, certificate, permit, waiver, or other document issued by the Commission has not been held for more than eighteen months.

(d) Fingerprints submitted to the Commission electronically via livescan prior to the filing of an application form by the individual will be valid for eighteen months. If an application form is subsequently filed after the eighteen month validity period, the individual will be required to resubmit fingerprints.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44340, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (c) and new subsection (d) filed 4-25-2012; operative 5-25-2012 (Register 2012, No. 17).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80443. Processing Time for Credentials and Permit.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C6B5A104C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80443. Processing Time for Credentials and Permit.

(a) The processing time for all credentials and permits shall meet all of the following criteria:

(1) The Commission on Teacher Credentialing shall reach an issuance decision for a credential or permit and notify the applicant within fifty (50) business days of the receipt of the application. The processing time of fifty (50) business days in these cases will commence upon receipt of the resubmitted complete application;

(2) An application is determined complete when all materials needed for processing and all facts required by the law are included.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44350, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 28).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-1-2008; operative 5-31-2008 (Register 2008, No. 18).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80445. Transcripts of Record.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C6E8E634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:28.462627+00:00
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§ 80445. Transcripts of Record.

Each direct application for a credential shall be accompanied by accurate and clear transcripts of record listing college and university courses, including grades earned, completed in fulfillment of the requirements for the credential sought. Such transcripts of record shall also evidence the fulfillment of the scholarship requirements specified in Section 80454.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80448. Affidavits in Lieu of Official Transcripts.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C71E9C34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:33.208720+00:00
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§ 80448. Affidavits in Lieu of Official Transcripts.

(a) This section shall apply where an applicant is unable to furnish an accurate and clear transcript of record from an institution because the institution has ceased to exist and the records of that institution have been destroyed, or because the records of the institution are otherwise unavailable.

(b) The Commission may, in lieu of such accurate and clear transcript of record, accept an affidavit from a reputable person stating in effect that he or she was acquainted with the institution and that the applicant attended such institution.

(c) In addition to the requirements of subsection (b), the applicant shall complete and furnish an affidavit which shall include the following information:

(1) A statement that such person attended the institution named in subsection (b).

(2) A list of courses taken and a brief description of such courses.

(3) A statement that to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, such courses as are named in the affidavit have been completed.

(d) To supplement the information required under this section, the Commission may require additional facts to be furnished to the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80451. Fees.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C75BA534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80451. Fees.

Each application for a credential shall be accompanied by the fees specified in Section 80487 for the issuance of a credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80454. Scholarship Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C78C7934C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:42.420630+00:00
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§ 80454. Scholarship Requirements.

(a) When applying to the Commission for a credential, the applicant shall meet the scholarship requirements set out in this section.

(b) In courses above the twelfth grade which are offered toward fulfillment of requirements for a credential, the applicant shall have a grade point average of C or better on an A through F grading pattern, or a grade point average that is required by an approved educational institution for granting a degree, whichever is higher.

(c) Each assignment in directed teaching or other field work requirement shall meet the minimum passing standards established by the institution of higher education where the program was completed so long as the relevant grade is not lower than a C on an A through F grading pattern.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Section 44225(a), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 12-10-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 50).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-20-94; operative 10-20-94 (Register 94, No. 38).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80460. Issuance of Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C812C034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:51.840862+00:00
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§ 80460. Issuance of Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80463. Date of Issuance of Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C834EE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:56.507661+00:00
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§ 80463. Date of Issuance of Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment to Section 80440 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 1-12-99; operative 2-11-99 (Register 99, No. 3).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80466. Teaching Experience in Lieu of Professional Preparation. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C854AB34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:00.820065+00:00
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§ 80466. Teaching Experience in Lieu of Professional Preparation. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44320 and 44321, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 6-1-2004; operative 7-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 23).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80469. Delivery of Credentials to a County Superintendent of Schools. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C87E2C24C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:05.002946+00:00
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§ 80469. Delivery of Credentials to a County Superintendent of Schools. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 2. Direct Application to the Commission > § 80457. Acceptance of College or University Work for Purposes of Certification in California.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8BB9E5102A5411EFBD4AB74478B67A47
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:55:47.311578+00:00
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§ 80457. Acceptance of College or University Work for Purposes of Certification in California.

(a) For the purposes of certification, a degree must be completed in a regionally accredited institution of higher education, unless otherwise stated in statutes or regulations. Course work taken at an institution of higher education that is not regionally accredited, may be used towards certification if it is accepted by a regionally accredited institution of higher education for degree granting purposes, unless otherwise stated in statutes or regulations. A degree taken at an institution of higher education that is not regionally accredited but that was accepted towards certification under prior regulations, may be used towards future certification. An individual holding a degree taken at an institution of higher education that is not regionally accredited but who is given unconditional graduate standing by a regionally accredited institution and is admitted to a Commission-approved credential program by July 1, 1995, may use the degree toward certification only if the individual qualifies and applies for the credential by July 1, 1997.

(b) Course work requirements completed through the California campus or center of an out-of-state institution of higher education will meet credential requirements only if a satisfactory evaluation of the program by the regional accrediting agency of the out-of-state institution has been submitted to the Commission, and the Commission has approved the program.

(c) Course work, programs, or degrees completed in an institution of higher education outside of the United States are acceptable toward certification when the Commission or an evaluating agency approved by the Commission has determined that such institution's course work, programs, or degrees are equivalent to those offered by a regionally accredited institution in the United States. The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject an approved evaluating agency's determination. An evaluating agency that is a current member of either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) shall be eligible for approval by the Commission. Such agencies may be added to the Commission's list of approved evaluating agencies by contacting the Commission and requesting in writing to be added to the list. The Commission shall verify the agency's current membership with one of the organizations listed above and, once verified, add the evaluating agency to the approved agency list within 90 days of receipt of the request.

(d) For certification purposes, an accredited institution, accredited college, or accredited university is defined as a regionally accredited institution of higher education, unless otherwise defined in statutes or regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b), repealer of subsections (c)-(d), new subsection (d) and amendment of Note filed 5-30-95; operative 6-29-95 (Register 95, No. 22).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 2-8-96; operative 3-9-96 (Register 96, No. 6).

4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 1-31-2005; operative 3-2-2005 (Register 2005, No. 5).

5. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 6-10-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 24).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80472. Completion of Approved Program or Its Equivalent.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C8BDA634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:09.763250+00:00
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§ 80472. Completion of Approved Program or Its Equivalent.

In addition to any other requirements specified for obtaining any credential, an applicant for a credential shall fulfill one of the following requirements:

(a) A California college or university offering a Commission-approved program of professional preparation as a requirement for the credential shall certify that the applicant has completed its approved program and shall recommend the applicant for the appropriate credential; or

(b) An applicant whose professional preparation for a multiple or single subject teaching credential was completed in a state with which California has a reciprocity agreement signed pursuant to Section 12509 of the Education Code, shall receive a preliminary credential, and shall be required to complete all requirements specified in Section 80413(b), for renewal of the preliminary credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 12500, 44226, 44227 and 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80473.1. Allowance of Grace Period to Complete Requirements.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C93F0B34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:18.219280+00:00
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§ 80473.1. Allowance of Grace Period To Complete Requirements.

(a) A credential candidate enrolled in a commission-accredited multiple or single subject preparation program shall have up to twenty-four months after enrollment, during which time new or amended program requirements shall not apply to that candidate.

(b) A credential candidate may extend up to twelve months in addition to the time specified pursuant to subsection (a) to complete a credential program without additional requirements, if the candidate can demonstrate extenuating circumstances, including but not limited to, personal or family illness, bereavement or financial hardship, and develops a plan to complete the credential program in consultation with the program provider.

(c) Candidates completing integrated programs of professional preparation under Education Code Section 44259.1:

(1) A candidate continuously enrolled in an integrated program of professional preparation on or after January 1, 2002, shall not be held to any new requirements, as long as the candidate does not change the type of credential or program he or she is pursuing.

(2) A candidate continuously enrolled in an integrated program of professional preparation and who has completed all requirements necessary to begin student teaching is eligible to receive an extension of twelve months when necessary to complete the outstanding requirements that were in place when the candidate enrolled in the program. Further, the candidate shall not be held responsible for any new requirements added once student teaching has begun.

(3) This subsection (c) will sunset on January 1, 2006.

(d) A modification of a credentialing examination made as a result of a validity study or a passing standard study shall not be considered a new requirement.

(e) If required coursework not yet taken by the candidate is modified, the candidate shall take the modified coursework, unless it is not readily available, would result in an increased cost to the candidate or would delay the completion of the program.

(f) Once a candidate has received a preliminary teaching credential pursuant to Education Code Section 44259 and is employed as the teacher of record in a California public school, he or she will not be held to any new requirements for completing the induction phase, which is required to obtain the professional clear teaching credential pursuant to Education Code Section 44279.4, for a period not to exceed the length of time provided for the preliminary teaching credential pursuant to Education Code Section 44251.

(g) The Commission shall maintain a list of candidates who are allowed an extended time period under this section. This list shall include the projected date of program completion for each candidate.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44252.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252.1, 44259, 44259.1, 44279.4, 44320, 44325 and 44450, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-2003; operative 8-17-2003 (Register 2003, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80473. Allowance of Grace Period to Complete Requirements: Definitions & Terms.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C8F83E34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:14.278833+00:00
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§ 80473. Allowance of Grace Period To Complete Requirements: Definitions & Terms.

For the purposes of this section and section 80473.1, the following definitions and terms apply:

(a) A commission-accredited preparation program includes: (1) an internship program as defined in Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 44325), Chapter 2, Part 25, Division 3, Title 2 of the Education Code; (2) an internship program as defined in Article 3 (commencing with Section 44450), Chapter 3, Part 25, Division 3, Title 2 of the Education Code; (3) a professional preparation program as defined in Article 7 (commencing with Section 44320), Chapter 2, Part 25, Division 3, Title 2 of the Education Code; and (4) an integrated program of professional preparation as defined in Education Code Section 44259.1.

(b) “Enrolled” refers to an individual who, on or after January 1, 2002, continuously participates in and is working toward completing the requirements for a program that meets the minimum requirements for a California preliminary multiple or single teaching credential.

(c) “Continuously Enrolled” refers to an individual who has begun a teacher preparation program and does not have a break in that program that exceeds a period of 18 months.

(d) “New or Amended Requirements” refers to requirements added by statutes, regulations and commission standards.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44252.1, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44252.1, 44259, 44259.1, 44279.4, 44320, 44325 and 44450, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-18-2003; operative 8-17-2003 (Register 2003, No. 29).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80475. Application Form. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C9920D34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:22.386912+00:00
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§ 80475. Application Form. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80478. Date of Filing of Application; Date of Issuance. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C9BDFF34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:26.248390+00:00
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§ 80478. Date of Filing of Application; Date of Issuance. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80481. Personal Identification Cards.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7C9E78034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:30.383202+00:00
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§ 80481. Personal Identification Cards.

(a) The college or university recommending an applicant to the Commission shall provide said applicant with personal identification cards pursuant to Section 80442.

(b) The applicant shall complete the personal identification cards and return them to the recommending college or university. The college or university shall forward these documents to the Commission.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44340, Education Code.

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 3. Recommendation of the Applicant by the Institution > § 80484. Fees.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7CA0E9034C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:34.058708+00:00
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§ 80484. Fees.

Each application for a credential pursuant to this article shall be accompanied by a fee specified in Section 80487 for the issuance of a credential.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 4. Fees for Credentials > § 80490. Renewal of Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7CB02B434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:56:41.573136+00:00
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§ 80490. Renewal of Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer filed 1-12-99; operative 2-11-99 (Register 99, No. 3).

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§ 80493. Terms of Issuance and Renewal of Credentials.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by law and regulations, all credentials shall be issued for a period of five years.

(b) Credentials, which have as a prerequisite the possession of another credential, shall have the same expiration date as the prerequisite credential. In the event the prerequisite credential has been issued for life, the credential will be issued for a period of five years.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44251, 44252 and 44348, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80032 to Section 80493 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80496. Failure to Renew Because of Illness, Military Service, or Other Serious Reasons.

In the event the holder of a Ryan Act teaching or services credential, granted in accordance with the Teacher Preparation Law of 1970, fails to meet renewal or reissuance requirements specified by the Commission because of illness of the applicant or immediate family, military service, or other serious reasons, the holder may petition the Commission for a new preliminary, postponement, emergency, or clear credential. The issuance shall be within the discretion of the Commission after it has given due consideration to the circumstances set forth in the petition.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44344, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80058.1 to Section 80496 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

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§ 80499. Adding a Teaching or Content Area to a Multiple or Single Subject Credential or Previously Issued Credential.

(a) A qualified applicant who holds a teaching credential as described in (b) and desires an additional teaching or content area may apply for the authorization directly to the Commission pursuant to (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or (i) below.

(b) The following definitions apply only to § 80499. A “qualified applicant” is defined as a holder of a valid credential that meets the definition of a “basic teaching credential” pursuant to Education Code Section 44203(e)(1) only. The “holder of a valid credential” is defined as an individual who possesses the appropriate basic teaching credential that has not yet expired.

(c) A qualified applicant holding a valid clear or life Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain an additional teaching or content area when the holder has verified successful completion of (1), (2), or (3) below.

(1) The holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying all of the following requirements:

(A) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission or completion of a Commission-approved subject-matter program,

(B) a course of three semester or four quarter units in subject matter pedagogy directly related to teaching in a departmentalized setting in the content area to be listed on the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Pedagogy courses completed in California shall be accepted only if the institution has a Commission-approved preparation program for the content area sought. Commission-approved preparation programs may grant equivalency for pedagogy coursework completed at their institution. A pedagogy course completed in another state shall be accepted only from a regionally-accredited institution with a professional teacher preparation program, and

(C) possession of a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(2) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by verifying all of the following requirements:

(A) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commissionor or completion of a Commission-approved subject-matter program,

(B) a course of three semester or four quarter units in subject-matter pedagogy directly related to teaching in a self-contained setting. Pedagogy courses completed in California shall be accepted only if the institution has a Commission-approved Multiple Subject preparation program. A pedagogy course completed in another state shall be accepted from only a regionally-accredited institution with a professional teacher preparation program,

(C) study of alternative methods of developing English language skills as described in Education Code Sections 44259(b)(4) and 44283. This requirement shall be satisfied by completion of coursework at the level required for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and by passage of the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA), and

(D) possession of a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(E) individuals holding any of the following documents shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(C):

(i) Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential,

(ii) Reading and Literacy Added Authorization,

(iii) Specialist Credential in Reading and Language arts, or

(iv) The Reading Certificate

(3) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential in an added content area by verifying the following requirements:

(A) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission or completion of a Commission-approved subject-matter program.

(B) a course of three semester or four quarter units in subject matter pedagogy directly related to teaching in a departmentalized setting in the content area to be listed on the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Pedagogy courses completed in California shall be accepted only if the institution has a Commission-approved preparation program for the content area sought. Commission-approved preparation programs may grant equivalency for pedagogy coursework completed at their institution. A pedagogy course completed in another state shall be accepted only from a regionally-accredited institution with a professional teacher preparation program. Applicants adding the following content areas shall be exempt from this requirement:

(i) a Science content area to an existing Science credential;

(ii) upgrading a Foundational-Level Mathematics credential to the full Mathematics content area; or

(iii) a World Language content area, other than English Language Development, to an existing World Language credential in any content area other than English Language Development

(C) possession of a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(4) A grade of “C” or better, “Pass,” or “Credit,” must be earned in the coursework in the study of alternative methods of developing English language skills and the subject-matter pedagogy.

(5) The applicant will be granted a clear multiple or single subject teaching or content area if the credential held is a clear or life.

(d) A qualified applicant holding a valid preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a preliminary multiple or single subject teaching or content area when the holder has verified successful completion of (1), (2), or (3) below:

(1) The holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying all of the following requirements:

(A) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission or completion of a Commission-approved subject-matter program,

(B) a course of three semester or four quarter units in subject matter pedagogy directly related to teaching in a departmentalized setting in the content area to be listed on the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Pedagogy courses completed in California shall be accepted only if the institution has a Commission-approved preparation program for the content area sought. Commission-approved preparation programs may grant equivalency for pedagogy coursework completed at their institution. A pedagogy course completed in another state shall be accepted only from a regionally-accredited institution with a professional teacher preparation program,

(C) study of alternative methods of developing English language skills, as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4),

(D) demonstration of a knowledge of the principles and provisions of the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Education Code Section 44335, and

(E) possession of a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(2) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by verifying all of the following requirements:

(A) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission or completion of a Commission-approved subject-matter program,

(B) a course of three semester or four quarter units in subject matter pedagogy directly related to teaching in a self-contained setting. Pedagogy courses completed in California shall be accepted only if the institution has a Commission-approved Multiple Subject preparation program. A pedagogy course completed in another state shall be accepted only from a regionally-accredited institution with a professional teacher preparation program,

(C) study of alternative methods of developing English language skills as described in Education Code Sections 44259(b)(4) and 44283. This requirement shall be satisfied by completion of coursework at the level required for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and by passage of the RICA,

(D) demonstration of a knowledge of the principles and provisions of the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Education Code Section 44335, and

(E) possession of a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(3) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential in an added content area that will be valid for five years from the original issuance date of the initial preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying all of the following requirements:

(A) Subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission or completion of a Commission-approved subject matter program,

(B) A course of three semester or four quarter units in subject matter pedagogy directly related to teaching in a departmentalized setting in the content area to be listed on the Single Subject Teaching Credential. Pedagogy courses completed in California shall be accepted only if the institution has a Commission-approved preparation program for the content area sought. Commission-approved preparation programs may grant equivalency for pedagogy coursework completed at their institution. A pedagogy course completed in another state shall be accepted only from a regionally-accredited institution with a professional teacher preparation program. Applicants adding the following content areas shall be exempt from this requirement:

(i) a Science content area to an existing Science credential;

(ii) upgrading a Foundational-Level Mathematics credential to the full Mathematics content area; or

(iii) a World Language content area, other than English Language Development, to an existing World Language credential in any content area other than English Language Development,

(C) study of alternative methods of developing English language skills, as described in Education Code Section 44259(b)(4),

(D) demonstration of a knowledge of the principles and provisions of the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Education Code Section 44335, and

(E) possession of a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(4) A grade of “C” or better, “Pass,” or “Credit,” must be earned in the coursework in the study of alternative methods of developing English language skills and the subject-matter pedagogy.

(5) The applicant will be granted a 5-year preliminary multiple or single subject teaching or content area. Upon completion of all requirements for the clear credential as specified in section 80413(b), 80413.3(a)(2), or 80413.3(b)(2), as applicable, the qualified applicant may be granted a clear single or multiple subject teaching or content area.

(6) individuals holding any of the following documents shall be exempt from the requirements of subsections (d)(1)(C), (d)(2)(C), and (d)(3)(C):

(i) Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential,

(ii) Reading and Literacy Added Authorization,

(iii) Specialist Credential in Reading and Language arts, or

(iv) The Reading Certificate

(e) A qualified applicant holding a valid teaching credential obtained prior to January 1, 1974, who has completed a fifth year program after earning a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution may obtain a clear Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying subject matter knowledge in the requested area. Subject matter knowledge can be verified pursuant to subsection (c)(1)(A) for the Single Subject Teaching Credential or subsection (c)(2)(A) for the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

(f) A qualified applicant holding a valid teaching credential obtained prior to January 1, 1974, but who has not yet completed a fifth year program after earning a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution, may obtain a preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential when the holder has verified subject matter knowledge in the requested area. Subject matter knowledge can be verified pursuant to subdivision (c)(1)(A) for the single subject teaching credential or (c)(2)(A) for the multiple subject teaching credential. Upon completion of a fifth year program including the recommendation of a Commission-approved institution, the qualified applicant may be granted a clear Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential.

(g) A qualified applicant holding a valid clear or life Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a clear Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential pursuant to Education Code Section 44399.1 when the holder has verified successful completion of (1), (2), or (3) below:

(1) The holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying possession of National Board Certification in a departmentalized content area that is comparable to a content area specified in Education Code Section 44257.

(2) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by verifying both of the following requirements:

(A) Possession of National Board Certification in the area of Early Childhood (ages 3-8) Generalist or Middle Childhood (ages 7-12), and

(B) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission pursuant to Education Code 44399.1(b).

(3) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential in an added content area by verifying possession of National Board Certification in a subject area in a departmentalized content area that is comparable to a content area specified in Education Code Section 44257.

(h) A qualified applicant holding a valid preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential pursuant to Education Code Section 44399.1 when the holder has verified successful completion of (1), (2), or (3) below:

(1) The holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a 5-year preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying possession of National Board Certification in a departmentalized content area that is comparable to a content area specified in Education Code Section 44257.

(2) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a 5-year preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by verifying both of the following requirements:

(A) Possession of National Board Certification in the area of Early Childhood (ages 3-8) Generalist or Middle Childhood (ages 7-12), and

(B) subject matter knowledge in the requested area by passage of the appropriate subject-matter examination(s) adopted by the Commission pursuant to Education Code 44399.1(b).

(3) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a Single Subject Teaching Credential in an added content area that will be valid for five years from the original issuance date of the initial preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying possession of National Board Certification in a subject area in a departmentalized content area that is comparable to a content area specified in Education Code Section 44257.

(4) Upon completion of all requirements for the clear credential, as specified in section 80413(b), 80413.3(a)(2), or 80413.3(b)(2) as applicable, the qualified applicant may be granted a clear Single or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or content area.

(i) A qualified applicant holding a valid clear or life Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain an additional teaching or content area on the basis of an out-of-state credential by verifying (1), (2), or (3) below:

(1) The holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a clear Single Subject Teaching Credential by verifying possession of both of the following:

(A) a professional level teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. Territory with a departmentalized classroom teaching authorization that is comparable to an authorization specified in Education Code Section 44257, and

(B) a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(2) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential by verifying possession of both of the following:

(A) a professional level teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. Territory with an elementary education or self-contained classroom teaching authorization, and

(B) a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(3) The holder of a Single Subject Teaching Credential may obtain a clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in an additional content area by verifying possession of both of the following:

(A) a professional level teaching credential issued by another state or U.S. Territory with a departmentalized classroom teaching authorization that is comparable to an authorization specified in Education Code Section 44257, and

(B) a California English Learner Authorization as defined in subsection (j).

(j) For the purposes of this section, California English Learner Authorization is defined as any of the following:

(1) English learner authorization listed on a previously issued multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist instruction credential;

(2) BCLAD Emphasis listed on a previously issued multiple subject or single subject credential;

(3) BCLAD Certificate;

(4) English learner authorization or CLAD Certificate issued pursuant to section 80015;

(5) Bilingual authorization issued pursuant to section 80015.1;

(6) Bilingual Crosscultural Specialist Credential;

(7) Language Development Specialist Certificate;

(8) Bilingual Certificate of Competence;

(9) Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Language: English Language Development as specified in section 80004(e); or

(10) Certificate of Completion of Staff Development issued pursuant to Education Code section 44253.10.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(e), 44253.3, 44253.10, 44257, 44259, 44259.5, 44265, 44274.2 and 44399.1, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering from Section 80058 to Section 80499 and amendment filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Amendment filed 8-22-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 34).

3. Amendment filed 12-10-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 50)

4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-24-96; operative 1-23-97 (Register 96, No. 52).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 1-10-2000; operative 2-9-2000 (Register 2000, No. 2).

6. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-16-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 38).

7. Amendment of subsections (c)(1)(C), (c)(2)(B), (c)(2)(D), (c)(3)(C), (d)(1)(E), (d)(2)(E), (d)(3)(E), (i)(1)(B), (i)(2)(B) and (i)(3)(B), new subsections (j)-(j)(10) and amendment of Note filed 2-24-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 9).

8. Amendment of subsection (c)(2)(A), new subsections (c)(2)(E)-(c)(2)(E)(iv), amendment of subsection (d)(2)(A) and new subsections (d)(6)-(d)(6)(iv) filed 12-19-2016; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 52).

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§ 80487. Fees.

(a) For the purpose of this section, credential means any certificate, permit, authorization, or other certification document, which the Commission is empowered to issue. The fee for the following services shall be:

(1) The fee for the issuance, reissuance, extension, or renewal of a credential shall be one hundred dollars unless otherwise established by law.

(2) The fee for upgrading a Certificate of Eligibility to preliminary credential shall be one-half the fee specified in (a)(1) or the credential fee established by law.

(3) Two hundred fifty dollars for a Board of Examiners' fee as provided in Section 80076.

(4) The fee for the state basic skills proficiency test (“California Basic Educational Skills Test” or “CBEST”) shall be thirty dollars per subtest.

(5) Seventeen dollars, or the actual fee charged if different from this amount, to reimburse the Commission for the actual amount charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for furnishing its summary criminal history information on applicants for credentials.

(6) Thirty-two dollars, or the actual fee charged if it is different from this amount, to reimburse the Commission for the amount charged by the California State Department of Justice, Criminal Identification and Investigation Bureau, for furnishing its summary criminal history information on applicants for credentials.

(7) The fee for the Certificate of Clearance as specified in Section 80028 shall be one-half the fee in (a)(1) or the credential fee established by law.

(b) Except for the fee specified in (a)(3), the fees shall accompany the application for issuance, reissuance or renewal. The fees shall be deemed earned upon receipt and shall not be refunded even though the applicant does not qualify for the credential.

(c) The fee for examination administered by a contractor on behalf of the Commission shall be paid directly to the testing contractor unless otherwise specified by contract.

(d) The applicant shall receive either a credential or an evaluation which sets forth the requirements which have not been met.

(e) Where an applicant has met all the qualifications for a credential at the time the application is submitted, but where required verification or documentation has been delayed, no new or additional fee shall be charged if such required verification or documentation is submitted within sixty days.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44252.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44235, 44252.5, 44253.5, 44280, 44289, 44298, 44332.5(b), 44339, 44340 and 44341, Education Code; and Section 11105(e), Penal Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-23-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 17). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 32.

2. New subsection (a)(8) filed 8-17-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 33).

3. New subsection (a)(9) filed 3-29-85; designated effective 3-30-85 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 13).

4. Amendment of subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) filed 4-15-85; designated effective 4-15-85 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 18).

5. Amendment of subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) filed 12-4-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 49).

6. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (c) filed 4-8-88; operative 5-8-88 (Register 88, No. 17).

7. Editorial correction of printing error in subsections (a)(2), (a)(6) and (a)(8) (Register 92, No. 24).

8. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 7-9-92; operative 8-10-92 (Register 92, No. 28).

9. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) and Note filed 12-27-93; operative 1-26-94 (Register 93, No. 53).

10. Amendment of subsections (a) and (a)(1) filed 11-17-94 as an emergency; operative 1-1-95 (Register 94, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-95 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

11. Certificate of Compliance as to 11-17-94 order including amendment of subsection (a)(1) transmitted to OAL 2-28-95 and filed 4-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

12. New subsection (g) and amendment of Note filed 5-13-97; operative 6-12-97 (Register 97, No. 20).

13. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 12-26-2001; operative 12-26-2001 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2001, No. 52).

14. Amendment filed 2-28-2007; operative 3-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 9).

15. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 2-17-2009; operative 2-17-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 8).

16. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-26-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 13).

17. Amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (a)(4) filed 1-26-2023; operative 4-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 4).

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§ 80505. Definitions.

As used in this article:

(a) “Credential” means any credential, certificate, or permit issued by the Commission.

(b) “Application for a credential” includes an application for the issuance of a credential, an application for a renewal of a credential, an application to add new authorizations to an existing credential, or a request to take any special action in relation to the issuance of a credential.

(c) “Committee” means the Appeals and Waivers Committee of the Commission.

(d) “Denial” means the refusal of the Commission or staff to issue a credential, or renew or add a new authorization to an existing credential on the grounds that the applicant's education, training or experience does not satisfy the minimum requirements for the same.

(e) “Appeal of denial” means a timely written request by the applicant for a reevaluation by the Commission of his or her application.

(f) “IHE” means an institution of higher education with a Commission approved program for the credential under consideration.

(g) “LEA” means a local education agency or assessor agency that is authorized by the Commission to recommend for the credential under consideration.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. New subsections (a), (f) and (g), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80506. Notice of Denial.

(a) If an application for a credential is denied pursuant to any provision of this chapter, staff of the Commission shall give written notice to the applicant of the grounds on which the denial was made.

(b) Such notice of denial of the application shall be mailed or delivered in person to the applicant not later than ten days following the decision of the Commission staff to deny said application.

(c) Written notice, pursuant to this section, shall include:

(1) A statement that the application has been denied;

(2) A statement of the facts upon which the application has been denied;

(3) A statement of the informal hearing procedure and the rights of the applicant thereunder.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80514 to section 80506 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c)(1) and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80507. Date of Denial of Application.

After all necessary application materials have been filed with the Commission, failure of the Commission staff to issue a credential within the time set forth in Title 5, California Code of Regulations Section 80443 may, at the election of the applicant, be treated as a denial of the application.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of section 80517 to section 80507 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80508. Failure to Meet Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Repealer filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80509. Appeal Grounds and Procedure.

(a) The applicant shall initiate an appeal by filing with the Executive Director a written notice stating that the applicant appeals a particular decision of the Commission staff regarding the application, on the grounds of mistake of fact, mistake of law, or equivalence to the minimum requirements for the credential requested including the specific requirements set forth in this section. Applicants appealing under (1) or (2) below must meet the requirements in Section 80413(a) of Title 5 Regulations if qualifying for the preliminary credential and Section 80413(a)&(b) if qualifying for the professional clear credential other than that requirement being appealed. Applicants appealing under 3 below must meet the requirements in Section 80048.2(b) of Title 5 Regulations other than that requirement being appealed.

(1) If the applicant is appealing to use actual teaching experience in lieu of the student teaching requirement for a Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential, the applicant must verify the completion of a minimum of three years of satisfactory classroom teaching experience. The experience shall meet the requirements described below:

(A) “Year of classroom teaching” means classroom teaching for the minimum school day applicable to the level taught for at least 75 percent of the number of days the regular schools of the district were in session in the school year.

1. A school day for a multiple subject assignment shall be at least four hours exclusive of non-instructional time.

2. A school day for a single subject assignment shall be no less than three periods per day of teaching experience.

3. Long-term substitute or replacement teaching assignments may be considered when such assignments include all of the functions of the teacher of record. To be considered, experience must be a minimum of one semester or its equivalent in quarters (approximately 18 weeks) in the same assignment. Day to day substitute experience will not be cumulated to meet the requirement.

(B) Actual teaching experience submitted by the appellant shall be assessed in relation to the professional teacher preparation standards.

1. The teaching experience shall be acquired after completion of a baccalaureate degree and professional teacher preparation program excluding student teaching verified in writing by an IHE with a teacher preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the credential requested. Experience acquired concurrently with the teacher preparation program will be considered only when verification from the IHE is submitted attesting to the fact that the university is unable or unwilling to provide supervision of the current assignment to meet the student teaching requirement.

2. An appellant who has been admitted to student teaching by an IHE but who has failed to complete the requirement because the IHE found the student teaching below acceptable performance levels as set forth in the IHE's program standards shall not have grounds for appeal.

(C) The teaching experience shall be performed in public schools or agencies, or private schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The appellant's employer or employers must verify that his or her competence and performance meet standards required of a student teacher.

(D) The appellant must submit comprehensive evaluations of successful teaching experience as well as a statement from each employer which explains how the appellant was evaluated, supported, and supervised, and by whom. The evaluations for the last year of experience submitted must show satisfactory or higher ratings in all areas.

(E) The teaching experience shall be of a level, scope and responsibility beyond the service performed by an aide, reader, assistant, para-professional, tutor, day-to-day substitute, children's center or special center permit holder, consultant, or student practitioner.

(F) The teaching experience shall be appropriate to the setting of the credential being sought. For a Single Subject Teaching Credential the experience must be in a subject specified in Education Code Section 44257 which will be listed on the appellant's Single Subject Teaching Credential. For the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, the experience must be in self-contained settings.

1. Adult school teaching experience, military teaching experience, and teaching experience in other non-traditional settings in the subject area of the credential being sought may be used to meet up to one-half of the experience requirement.

2. An appellant may use experience in a self-contained special education classroom for up to one half of the required experience. This option applies only to the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Appellants cannot combine this option with option 1 above.

(G) The appellant must submit in writing a statement that demonstrates his or her ability to develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of pedagogical approaches to teaching academic skills and content areas appropriate to the credential.

(2) A minimum of eight years of satisfactory teaching experience which have been acquired with no teacher preparation program may be considered by the Commission on an individual basis. The experience must be acquired after the completion of a baccalaureate degree. Such experience shall be verified in detail following criteria listed in (1)(A) and (C) through (G) above.

(3) If the appellant is appealing to use actual teaching experience in lieu of the student teaching requirement for a Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education, the appellant must verify the completion of a minimum of three years of satisfactory special education experience. The experience shall meet the requirements described below:

(A) “Year of classroom teaching” means classroom teaching for the minimum school day applicable to the level taught for at least 75 percent of the number of days the regular schools of the district were in session in the school year.

1. A school day for a special education assignment shall be at least four hours exclusive of non-instructional time.

2. Long-term substitute or replacement teaching assignments may be considered when such assignments include all of the functions of the teacher of record. To be considered, experience must be a minimum of one semester or its equivalent in quarters (approximately 18 weeks) in the same assignment. Day to day substitute experience will not be cumulated to meet the requirement.

(B) Actual teaching submitted by the appellant shall be assessed in relation to the professional special education teacher preparation standards.

1. The teaching experience shall be acquired after completion of a baccalaureate degree and special education teacher preparation program excluding student teaching verified in writing by an IHE with a special education teacher preparation program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in the area requested. Experience acquired concurrently with the teacher preparation program will be considered only when verification from the IHE is submitted attesting to the fact that the university is unable or unwilling to provide supervision of the current assignment to meet the student teaching requirement.

2. An appellant who has been admitted to student teaching by an IHE but who has failed to complete the requirement because the IHE found the student teaching below acceptable performance levels as set forth in the IHE's program standards shall not have grounds for appeal.

(C) The teaching experience shall be performed in public schools or agencies, or non-public, non-sectarian schools or agencies certified by the California Department of Education. The appellant's employer or employers must verify that he or she meets the same competency standards required of a student teacher.

(D) The appellant must submit comprehensive evaluations of successful teaching experience as well as a statement from each employer which explains how the appellant was evaluated, supported, and supervised, and by whom. The evaluations for the last year of experience submitted must show satisfactory or higher ratings in all areas.

(E) The teaching experience shall be of a level, scope and responsibility beyond the service performed by an aide, reader, assistant, para-professional, tutor, day-to-day substitute, children's center or special center permit holder, consultant, or student practitioner.

(F) The teaching experience shall be appropriate to the authorized field of the Specialist Instruction Credential in Special Education being sought.

(G) The appellant must submit in writing a statement that demonstrates his or her knowledge of basic principles and strategies of assessment, curriculum, and instruction that are appropriate for individuals with special needs.

(b) The petition shall be in writing and shall state the facts, information or circumstances upon which the appeal is based. The petition shall be signed and dated by the appellant, and shall include the following statement: “I certify under the penalty of perjury that the facts stated herein are true and correct.”

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80520 to section 80509 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and Note, new subsections (a)(1)-(3), and repealer of subsections (c)-(c)(3) filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

3. Amendment filed 12-18-97; operative 1-17-98 (Register 97, No. 51).

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§ 80510. Time of Filing Appeal.

(a) Appeal of the denial of an application pursuant to this chapter shall be filed within 30 days after the appellant has been served with notice of such denial.

(b) Upon a showing of good cause, the Executive Director may allow such an appeal to be filed within 30 days after the end of the period in which the appeal should have been filed, or such other extension as may be required by illness or other justifiable cause.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80523 to new section 80510 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80511. Duties of the Committee. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 80511 to Section 80514 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80512. Initiation of Appeal Procedure.

Within 30 days of the filing of an appeal, the Executive Director shall take the following actions:

(a) Cause a statement of issues to be prepared and filed with the Committee setting forth the causes upon which the appeal is based;

(b) Submit the statement of issues to the Committee at the earliest possible date; and

(c) Notify the appellant of the date, time and place of the informal hearing before the Committee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80514. Duties of the Committee.

Upon appeal of denial of an application for a credential, the matter shall be referred to the Committee to conduct an informal hearing unless the Commission specifically has reserved the same for its own action. Upon such informal hearing by the Committee, the Committee shall recommend that such application be granted or denied.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80514 to section 80506, and renumbering of former section 80511 to section 80514 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80515. Rights of Appellant.

An appellant who has been denied a credential pursuant to this chapter shall have the following rights before the Committee:

(a) To present such written evidence as he or she feels is necessary or appropriate to the issues involved at any time up to and including the day of hearing;

(b) To present written or oral arguments to the Committee;

(c) To be represented by the person of his or her choice; and

(d) To choose not to appear before the Committee and to have such failure to appear not be considered either an admission or denial of the facts described in the written notice.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80526 to section 80515 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading, text and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80516. Open Hearing (Appellant's Option to Close Hearing).

The informal hearing shall be open, unless the appellant requests a closed hearing. Any request for such closed hearing shall be made and received at least 30 days prior to the scheduled hearing. Testimony shall be limited to responses to questions by the Appeals and Waivers Committee members, written documents and oral presentations by witnesses registered with the chair of the Appeals and Waivers Committee prior to commencing the hearing.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 80529 to section 80516 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Repealer and new section filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80517. Date of Denial of Application. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80517 to Section 80507 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80518. Conduct of Hearing.

(a) The chair of the Committee shall conduct the informal hearing.

(b) The chair may do whatever is necessary to carry out the intent and provisions of this article to insure that the informal hearing is conducted in a fair, dignified, and orderly manner which is not specifically prohibited by any applicable provision of law.

(c) The action of the Committee on appeals requires a majority vote. In the case of a tie, the matter remains on the Committee calendar for the next meeting of the Committee, at which time the matter shall be reconsidered and decided by a majority. If the matter cannot be resolved by a majority vote after two meetings, the appeal shall be deemed to have been recommended for denial and the appellant so notified.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 80532 to section 80518 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. New subsection (c) and amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80519. Notice of Committee Decision.

(a) If the Committee recommends that the application for a credential be granted, the Chair of the Committee shall present the recommendation to the Commission forthwith. If the Commission decides to grant the appeal, the Executive Director shall, within 10 days following the decision, notify the appellant in writing of the judgment. If the Commission rejects the Committee's recommendation, the matter shall be returned to the Committee for reconsideration at the next available meeting.

(b) If the Committee recommends denial of the application for a credential, the Executive Director shall, within 10 days following the informal hearing, notify the appellant in writing of the following:

(1) The recommendation of the Committee;

(2) The facts upon which the appeal was recommended for denial; and

(3) An explanation of the procedures for an administrative hearing and the rights of the appellant.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80520. Initiation of Appeal Procedure. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80520 to Section 80509 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80521. Appeal for Hearing.

(a) Within 30 days following a recommendation by the Committee, to deny the application, the appellant may apply for an administrative hearing by filing a written request with the Executive Director.

(b) If an administrative hearing is requested, the proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80535 to section 80521 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section heading, subsection (a) and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80522. Finality of Decision.

Unless a request for an administrative hearing is filed, each recommendation of the Committee to deny an application shall become the final decision of the Commission 30 days after a copy of such recommendation is mailed to the parties to the proceeding in which the recommendation was rendered.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Section 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80538 to section 80522 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80523.1. Experience in Lieu of Student Teaching.

The Commission may assign to its certification staff the authority to issue Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credentials or Education Specialist Instruction Credentials to applicants who meet the requirements established in Section 80509 when the applicant verifies that he or she has completed the three years of experience after completion of the baccalaureate degree and professional preparation program excluding student teaching.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(g) and 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

2. Amendment filed 1-31-2005; operative 3-2-2005 (Register 2005, No. 5).

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§ 80523.2. IHE or LEA Unable to Recommend.

The Commission may assign to its certification staff the authority to issue credentials to applicants who have a statement from an IHE or LEA verifying that the applicant has completed the equivalent of the approved program, but the institution or agency cannot provide the applicant with a formal recommendation because it is against their policy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44252(a), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

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§ 80523.3. Administrative Services Experience. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(m) and 44270.1(a)(2), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

2. Repealer filed 6-1-2004; operative 7-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 23).

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§ 80523.4. Administrative Services Prerequisite. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(m) and 44270(a)(1), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22).

2. Repealer filed 4-14-2000; operative 5-14-2000 (Register 2000, No. 15).

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§ 80523. Extensions of Time.

(a) The Commission may assign to its certification staff the authority to extend the time periods prescribed by Education Code Sections 44251, 44260, 44260.2, 44325, or 44455 concerning the term of the credential for applicants who request a one-year extension of time to complete requirements. The applicant must demonstrate good cause for requesting an extension of time to complete requirements. Good cause shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) a requirement has been established since the applicant received his or her credential;

(2) the applicant was unable to complete requirements because of personal health problems or the health problems of a family or household member;

(3) the applicant is currently employed in a position requiring a credential or its equivalent and no IHE or LEA can be reached within one and one-half hours of traveling time;

(4) the applicant submits verification from the IHE or LEA that there were no openings in the program or that the required course work was unavailable;

(5) the applicant unknowingly completed course work, such as continuing education courses, which the IHE, LEA, or Commission cannot accept toward completion of the requirements;

(6) the applicant did not receive information about the requirement from the Commission with sufficient time to complete the requirement;

(7) the applicant enrolled in a second or subsequent IHE or LEA and the new IHE or LEA required additional course work or assessment which the applicant was unable to complete on time;

(8) demands of job or family made attendance at an IHE or LEA impossible;

(9) the applicant has completed educational requirements, but has not met the experience requirement; and

(10) the applicant has not been employed in the California public school system since the credential was issued.

(b) Application for a one-year extension pursuant to subsection (a) requires submission of a completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (41-4) together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet and Form OA-EF, as specified in section 80001, the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1), a letter explaining the good cause for the extension, and verification of enrollment in a program or course work as related to the requirements associated with the document for which the extension is requested.

(c) The extensions described in subsection (a) may be issued only once, except in cases where the extenuating circumstances continue to exist and the applicant has made sufficient progress toward completion of the requirements.

(d) The Commission may extend one-time the term of a preliminary or Level I teaching credential that requires completion of a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction for a two-year period if the following conditions apply:

(1) An individual's five-year time period has expired or will expire within one calendar year and the individual obtains employment in an employing agency as defined in subsection (f) which would allow the individual to complete a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(2) The individual submits the following to the Commission:

(A) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (41-4) together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet and Form OA-EF, as specified in section 80001, and the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1).

(B) Verification of employment from an employing agency in a position that allows the individual to complete a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(C) Verification of enrollment in a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(e) The Commission may extend one time the term of a preliminary or Level I teaching credential that requires completion of a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction for a three-year period if the following conditions apply:

(1) An individual's five-year time period has expired or will expire within one calendar year and the individual has not been employed in a position which would allow completion of a Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(2) The individual submits the following to the Commission:

(A) A completed Application for Credential Authorizing Public School Service (41-4), together with its related Instruction and Information Sheet and Form OA-EF, as specified in section 80001, and the appropriate fee as specified in section 80487(a)(1).

(B) A signed statement by the individual which includes:

(i) Why the Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction was not completed in the five years while the preliminary or Level I credential was valid and a description of the plan to complete the requirements within the three year extension time period, and

(ii) Certification that he or she was not employed in a position for which the Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction was available or was employed for less than one school year and was not able to complete the Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction.

(f) Definitions:

(1) The term “employing agency” as used in this section shall mean the following located within the state of California:

(A) Public school districts.

(B) County offices of education or county superintendents of schools.

(C) Schools that operate under the direction of a California state agency.

(D) Nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and agencies as defined in Education Code Sections 56365 and 56366.

(E) Charter Schools as established pursuant to Education Code Section 47600 et seq.

(F) Private schools.

(G) Juvenile court school.

(H) Juvenile or adult corrections.

(2) “Commission-Approved Program of Beginning Teacher Induction” -- A program of beginning teacher induction as specified in Education Code Section 44259(c)(2) approved by the Commission and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation pursuant to Section 80691(h).

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(m), 44251, 44260, 44260.2, 44325, 44348 and 44455, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-24-93; operative 6-23-93 (Register 93, No. 22). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 39.

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-7-2019; operative 3-7-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 10).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D43DFC34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80526. Rights of Applicant. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80526 to Section 80515 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D4602A44C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80529. Closed Hearing. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 80529 to Section 80516 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D47FE734C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80532. Conduct of Hearing. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of Section 80532 to Section 80518 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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§ 80535. Rehearing by the Commission. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80535 to Section 80521 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D4CB9634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80538. Finality of Decision. [Renumbered]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 80538 to Section 80522 filed 9-23-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 39).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80550. Definitions. [Repealed]
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§ 80550. Definitions. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44260.1 and 44260.5, Education Code.

History

1. New article 7 (sections 80550-80565, not consecutive) filed 10-1-86, operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40). For history of former article 7, see Register 82, No. 39.

2. Amendment of article heading, subsection (b) and new subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

3. Editorial correction of History 2 (Register 94, No. 21).

4. Amendment of article 7 heading filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

5. Change without regulatory effect repealing article 7 (sections 80550-80569) and section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80552. Specific Requirements for Renewing Professional Clear Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D545A834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80552. Specific Requirements for Renewing Professional Clear Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44235 and 44277, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-86; operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Amendment of section heading and text filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80553. Period of Validity and Renewal Cycle for Professional Clear Teaching and Services Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D56CB834C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80553. Period of Validity and Renewal Cycle for Professional Clear Teaching and Services Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(b), 44251(b)(3), 44277 and 44279, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section, and amendment of Note filed 12-10-98; operative 1-9-99 (Register 98, No. 50).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80554. Professional Growth Plan. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D58EE644C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:58:45.541823+00:00
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§ 80554. Professional Growth Plan. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44277(c) and (d), Education Code.

History

1. Section filed 10-1-86, operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80555. Professional Growth Record. [Repealed]
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§ 80555. Professional Growth Record. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44277(c), (d), and (e) and 44421, Education Code.

History

1. Section filed 10-1-86, operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80556.1. Professional Growth Advisor for Service and Specialist Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D601A534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80556.1. Professional Growth Advisor for Service and Specialist Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44277(d) and (e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80556. Professional Growth Advisor for Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D5DA9544C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T20:58:53.023003+00:00
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§ 80556. Professional Growth Advisor for Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44277(d) and (e), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-86; operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsection (b) filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80558. Professional Growth Activities for All Professional Clear Credential Holders. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D62B2634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80558. Professional Growth Activities For All Professional Clear Credential Holders. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44277(a) and (b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-86; operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsection (b), new subsections (c)(1)-(9), (e) and (f), subsection redesignation and amendment of subsections (d) and (d)(1)-(2) filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80562. Professional Growth Timekeeping for All Professional Clear Credential Holders. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D6523634C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80562. Professional Growth Timekeeping For All Professional Clear Credential Holders. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(c), Education Code. Reference: Section 44277(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-86; operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80565. Professional Service Requirement for Renewing a Professional Clear Credential. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D6830A34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80565. Professional Service Requirement for Renewing a Professional Clear Credential. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44277(a)(1), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-86; operative 10-31-86 (Register 86, No. 40).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsections (a)(5)-(5)(B) filed 5-10-94; operative 6-9-94 (Register 94, No. 19).

3. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80567. Professional Growth Requirements for Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D6B3DE34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80567. Professional Growth Requirements for Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44252(a), 44260.3 and 44277, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 9-9-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 37).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 4. Procedure for Application for, Adding Authorization to, and Renewal of Credentials > Article 7. Requirements and Procedures for Renewing Professional Clear Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credentials, Service or Specialist Credentials, and Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Education Teaching Credentials [Repealed] > § 80569. Professional Growth Requirements for Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credentials. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7D6DD5F34C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 80569. Professional Growth Requirements for Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credentials. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44252(a), 44260.1 and 44277, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-95; operative 5-10-95 (Register 95, No. 15).

2. Change without regulatory effect repealing section filed 5-11-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 20).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 1. Procedure for Validation > § 80600. General Provisions Governing Validation of Service.
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§ 80600. General Provisions Governing Validation of Service.

The provisions of this section shall apply to all validation of service requests specified in Sections 80601, 80603, and 80604:

(a) Terms that are used in Sections 80601, 80603, and 80604, inclusive, are defined as follow:

(1) The term “credential” means any credential, life diploma, permit, or document issued by, or under the jurisdiction of, the Commission which entitles the holder thereof to perform services for which certification qualifications are required.

(2) “Applicant” is the individual for whom a validation of service request is submitted.

(3) The term “employing agency” means the school district or county office of education which submits a validation of service request to the Commission.

(4) The term “temporary county certificate” refers to the definition in Education Code § 44332 for the certificate issued by a county office of education for the purpose of authorizing salary payments to certified employees whose credential applications are being processed.

(b) The following entities may submit validation of service requests. Each request shall be submitted on behalf of the applicant.

(1) The chief administrative officer of a public school district in California.

(2) The chief administrative officer of a county office of education in California.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 45036, Education Code. Reference: Section 44332, Education Code.

History

1. Redesignation from Chapter 2 of Division 7, Part I (Section 6680) to Chapter 5 of Part VIII filed 1-11-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 2).

2. Amendment of section heading, new opening paragraph, amendment of subsection (a), new subsections (a)(1)-(a)(4), amendment of subsections (b)-(b)(2) and repealer of subsections (b)(2)(A)-(b)(4) filed 6-27-96; operative 7-27-96 (Register 96, No. 26).

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§ 80601. General Requirements for Validation of Service Requests.

When an employing agency finds that an individual has rendered service in a position requiring certification during a period in which the individual did not hold the appropriate certification or a temporary county certificate pursuant to Education Code § 44332 to cover the service, the employing agency may submit a validation of service request to the Commission.

The following requirements apply to all requests for validation of service. Prior to approval, Commission staff shall verify tha tthe provisions of Education Code § 45036 have been met.

(a) Staff shall determine whether the following conditions have been met:

(1) At all times during the period of service in question, the applicant had the necessary qualifications for the credential required by law for the position in which the service was rendered.

(2) A valid credential required for such position has been issued to the applicant by the Commission after the period of service to be validated was rendered.

(b) Each validation of service request must be submitted on form CL 224 (revised 1-96) provided by the Commission. The information on the form will include the following:

(1) The name, address, social security number, and birthdate of the applicant.

(2) The name of the employer, the position the applicant held during the period requiring validation, the specific type of certification required for that position, and the specific dates of service requiring validation.

(3) The employing agency must indicate the appropriate reason for the request for validation on the form and/or include a statement why the applicant was allowed to begin service and continue to serve without having the appropriate credential or temporary county certificate. The explanation either on the form or a separate statement must be signed by the chief administrative officer of the district for which the service was rendered or the chief administrative officer of the county if the service was rendered for the county office of education.

(4) The applicant must verify that he or she has applied for or has been issued the credential required for the position for which the validation of service request has been made, the facts contained in the request are true, and the applicant approves of the employer's request for validation of service.

(5) The chief administrative officer or an appropriate representative of the chief administrative officer of the county office of education must verify whether or not a temporary county certificate was issued to cover the period of service in question.

(c) Supporting materials necessary to verify that the individual qualified for the appropriate certification must be submitted along with the request for validation of service form CL-224. Such materials may include but not be limited to official transcripts, verification of the date of program completion from the authorized person at a Commission-approved college or university, or original letters of experience.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 45036, Education Code. Reference: Sections 45036 and 44332, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-27-96; operative 7-27-96 (Register 96, No. 26).

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§ 80603. Ineligibility for Approval.

The Commission will not approve a validation of service request if one or more of the following conditions have been determined to be true.

(a) The applicant was not eligible for the credential authorizing the service performed during the period for which the validation of service is sought.

(b) The applicant was not eligible for the specific type and term of the credential he or she has been issued as specified in section 80601(a)(2).

(c) The applicant was only eligible for an emergency permit as specified in Sections 80023, 80025, and 80027, or a waiver document as specified in Section 80121 that would authorize the service performed during the period the service was rendered.

(d) The applicant did not meet the academic requirements for renewal of the required credential and only may have qualified to remain in the position based on an appeal per Title 5, Section 80523 to extend the valid date of the credential, an emergency permit as specified in Sections 80023, 80025, and 80027, or a waiver document as specified in Section 80121.

(e) The service was rendered prior to the date the applicant made application to the Commission for his or her initial California credential which authorizes service.

(f) The period of service requested to be validated exceeded six months unless the employing agency verifies and submits documentation of compelling circumstances why the request is for more than a six month period. Such circumstances as clerical oversight or failure on the part of the applicant to submit an application including verification of completion of requirements to the Commission or the employing agency will not be accepted.

(g) The validation of service request is received by the Commission more than six months after the last date of the period requiring validation.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 45036, Education Code. Reference: Section 45036, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading, opening paragraph and subsections (a) and (b), and new subsections (c)-(g) filed 6-27-96; operative 7-27-96 (Register 96, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 1. Procedure for Validation > § 80604. Determination of Approval.
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§ 80604. Determination of Approval.

(a) If all of the conditions set forth in Sections 80601 and 80603 have been confirmed the request for approval shall be reported to the Commission by way of the regular agenda process at its earliest meeting. At that meeting the Commission shall determine whether the rendering of the service should be approved. If approved, the Executive Director of the Commission shall notify the applicant, the school district superintendent, and the county superintendent of schools that the rendering of such service has been approved in accordance with Education Code Section 45036.

(b) When it cannot be determined from the materials submitted whether or not an applicant has met the conditions specified in Section 80601(a) or that the conditions specified in Section 80603 do not apply, the validation of service request will be returned to the employing agency for additional information. If the required evidence is supplied within 30 days from the mailing of that notice, the approval procedure shall be implemented as specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If the required evidence referred to in section 80604(b) is not returned to the Commission within such 30-day period, the employing agency will be notified in writing that the validation of service request has been denied. A copy of the denial letter will be sent to the county superintendent of schools so that the superintendent may fulfill his or her responsibilities under Education Codes § 44330, § 45034, and § 44258.9.

(d) If any of the conditions set forth in Section 80601(a) have not been met or any of the conditions set forth in Section 80603 apply, staff will send a letter to the employing agency stating that the request has been denied. A copy of the denial letter will be sent to the county superintendent of schools so that the superintendent may fulfill his or her responsibilities under Education Codes § 44330, § 45034, and § 44258.9

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 45036, Education Code. Reference: Sections 45036, 44330, 45034 and 44258.9, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 80606 to new section 80604, amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and new subsection (d) filed 6-27-96; operative 7-27-96 (Register 96, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 1. Procedure for Validation > § 80606. Determination of Approval. [Repealed]
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§ 80606. Determination of Approval. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 45036, Education Code. Reference: Sections 45036, 44330, 45034 and 44258.9, Education Code.

History

1. Renumbering of former section 80606 to new section 80604 filed 6-27-96; operative 7-27-96 (Register 96, No. 26).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80607. Definitions.
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§ 80607. Definitions.

(a) “Clinical Experiences” refers to student teaching, internships, and/ or field-based experiences in authentic school settings that provide candidates with intensive and extensive opportunities to practice skills, under the supervision of the program, in which the candidate must demonstrate competence as a requirement for the credential area. The term is synonymous with Field Work. Within the field-based/clinical experiences, candidates are immersed in the learning community and are provided opportunities to develop and demonstrate competence in the professional roles for which they are preparing. Field-based experiences are provided to the candidate under the supervision or guidance of an experienced individual who has the knowledge and skills the candidate is working to attain.

(b) “Evaluate” means to assess candidate knowledge, skills, and performance for the purposes of helping the candidate satisfy the relevant program competency requirements. It does not include evaluation for employment purposes; or to analyze data from multiple candidate assessments, program completer surveys, and other stakeholder surveys for the purposes of identifying program strengths and areas needing improvement.

(c) “Faculty” refers to individuals employed by a college, university, school district, county office of education, including graduate teaching assistants, and/or by a partnering entity, who teach one or more courses in education, provide services to candidates (e.g., advising, support), provide professional development, supervise clinical experiences, and/ or administer some aspect of the educator preparation unit.

(d) “Field work” refers to student teaching, internships, and/or clinical practice in authentic school settings that provide candidates with intensive and extensive opportunities to practice skills, under the supervision of the program, in which the candidate must demonstrate competence as a requirement for the credential area. It is synonymous with Clinical Experiences. Within the field-based/clinical experiences, candidates are immersed in the learning community and are provided opportunities to develop and demonstrate competence in the professional roles for which they are preparing. Field-based experiences are provided to the candidate under the supervision or guidance of an experienced individual who has the knowledge and skills the candidate is working to attain.

(e) “Partners” or “Partnerships” refers to agencies, institutions, and others who enter into a voluntary collaborative arrangement to provide services to educator candidates (for example, academic and/or credential preparation departments of colleges/universities, schools, county offices of education, and school districts).

(f) “Professional development” refers to learning opportunities for individuals to attain and develop new knowledge and skills such as in-service education, conference attendance, intra- and inter-institutional visits, fellowships, collegial work, and work in prekindergarten-12 grade schools.

(g) “Program” refers to a planned sequence of courses and/or experiences for the purpose of preparing teachers and other school professionals to work in prekindergarten through twelfth grade settings, and which leads to a credential.

(h) “Qualified faculty” refers to individuals whose background and experience are appropriate for the role to which they are assigned and who receive initial and ongoing professional development consistent with their assigned responsibilities.

(i) “Resources” refers to the range of supports for programs, including financial support, information resources, technology, qualified staff, building space, and materials.

(j) “Stakeholder” means any individual or institution such as a college, university, or school district that is impacted by and/or that has a professional interest in an educator preparation program or institution.

(k) “Supervised Fieldwork” means fieldwork that is guided, directed, or evaluated by an individual from a Commission-approved program and/or employing district that is designed to assist a candidate in mastering the required knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the candidate.

(l) “Support” refers to professional guidance provided by a qualified individual acting as a mentor and/or coach to a candidate in his/her early teaching or service that includes collecting and analyzing evidence relating to the candidate’s competence for the purpose of helping the candidate satisfy knowledge and skill requirements.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 and 44371, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44370 and 44372(b), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80632.1. Generic Program of Instruction in Basic Pupil Personnel Services for All Specializations. [Repealed]
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§ 80632.1. Generic Program of Instruction in Basic Pupil Personnel Services for all Specializations. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b)(4) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-89; operative 4-30-89 (Register 89, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80632.2. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Counseling. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I78B0F480084211ED84EDA5787F010C35
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:00:17.199840+00:00
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§ 80632.2. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Counseling. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b)(4) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-89; operative 4-30-89 (Register 89, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80632.3. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Social Work. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7B662970084211ED84EDA5787F010C35
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:00:20.715320+00:00
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§ 80632.3. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Social Work. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225 (b) (4) and 44225 (q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-89; operative 4-30-89 (Register 89, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80632.4. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Psychology. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7DC1A5A0084211ED84EDA5787F010C35
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:00:24.408454+00:00
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§ 80632.4. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Psychology. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b)(4) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-89; operative 4-30-89 (Register 89, No. 14).

2. Editorial correction restoring inadvertently omitted subsections (a)(10)(B) through (b)(5), Note and History 1 (Register 2003, No. 23).

3. Repealer filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80632.5. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Child Welfare and Attendance Services. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I8195DF20084211ED84EDA5787F010C35
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:00:27.809111+00:00
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§ 80632.5. Program for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential with the Advanced Specialization in School Child Welfare and Attendance Services. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b)(4) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-31-89; operative 4-30-89 (Register 89, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80632. Programs Providing Professional and Specialized Preparation for the Services Credential with a Specialization in Pupil Personnel Services: General Requirements. [Repealed]
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I760D24B0084211ED84EDA5787F010C35
Retrieved: 2026-09-18T21:00:09.966633+00:00
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§ 80632. Programs Providing Professional and Specialized Preparation for the Services Credential with a Specialization in Pupil Personnel Services: General Requirements. [Repealed]

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b)(4) and 44225(q), Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 30-31-89; operative 4-30-89 (Register 89, No. 14).

2. Repealer filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80640. Approval of Programs of Preparation for the Authorization to Teach the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed.
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§ 80640. Approval of Programs of Preparation for the Authorization to Teach the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed.

(a) Programs of direct instruction shall be designed for candidates to develop specific skills and knowledge in each of the following competency areas:

(1) Causes, characteristics, and definitions of seriously emotionally disturbed pupils.

(A) Historical development.

(B) Characteristics relative to problems of environmental conflict, personal disturbance, and learning disorders.

(C) Etiological and dynamic theories.

(D) Diagnostic, educational and medical models.

(E) Developmental/emotional/educational ramifications of children born addicted to drugs.

(2) Assessment and curriculum design in academic and social domains.

(A) Academic skills.

(B) Affective development.

(C) Social skills.

(D) Self management and study skills.

(E) Vocational skills.

(F) Behavior and impulse control.

(3) Repertoire of varied instructional strategies.

(A) Teacher directed/mediated.

(B) Student-initiated.

(C) Peer-supported.

(D) Vocational/community-supported.

(E) Group and individual.

(4) Classroom and advanced behavior management.

(A) Classroom organization.

(B) Ecological intervention.

(C) Contingency management.

(D) Crisis intervention.

(E) Ethical considerations.

(F) Selection of least intrusive interventions.

(G) Behavioral data collection, interpretation and use.

(H) Individual and group techniques.

(1) Re-integration/mainstreaming approaches.

(5) Consultation and coordination.

(A) Community resources, including mental health agencies, child protective services, regional centers and probation departments.

(B) Parent/professional collaboration.

(C) Other professionals, including resource specialists and regular classroom professionals.

(b) Field work shall consist of:

(1) Application of the knowledges and skills gained in subdivisions (a) (1) through (5) of this section.

(2) Assessment in a public school setting, or private school of equivalent status.

(3) Completion of a minimum of 100 clock hours of direct contact with pupils.

(4) Supervision of the student by at least one person who is appropriately certificated for the area of service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b), 44227 and 44256(c), Education Code. Reference: Section 44265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-13-89; operative 12-13-89 (Register 89, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80641. Approval of Programs of Preparation for the Authorization to Teach Other Health Impaired (Autistic).
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§ 80641. Approval of Programs of Preparation for the Authorization to Teach Other Health Impaired (Autistic).

(a) Programs of direct instruction shall be designed for candidates to develop specific skills and knowledge in each of the following competency areas:

(1) Causes, characteristics, and definitions of autism.

(A) Historical perspectives.

(B) Organic vs. psychogenic vs. interactive causation.

(C) Definitions and differential diagnosis.

(D) Behavior and learning characteristics in relation to developmental level and age.

(E) Developmental profiles: strengths and weaknesses.

(2) Assessment and curriculum design in academic and social domains.

(A) Communication, including verbal as well as nonverbal communication, and augmentation.

(B) Social and cognitive development.

(C) Peer interaction and play.

(D) Community, vocational and transition referenced skills.

(E) Academic skills.

(F) Behavior and impulse control.

(G) Leisure skills.

(3) Repertoire of varied instructional strategies.

(A) Teacher directed/mediated.

(B) Student-initiated.

(C) Peer-supported.

(D) Group and individual.

(4) Classroom and advanced behavior management.

(A) Classroom organization.

(B) Ecological intervention.

(C) Contingency management.

(D) Developmental and communicative basis of behavior problems.

(E) Ethical consideration.

(F) Selection of least intrusive interventions.

(5) Consultation and coordination.

(A) Community resources, including mental health agencies, regional centers, child protective services, and probation departments.

(B) Parent/professional collaboration.

(C) Other professionals.

(b) Field work shall consist of:

(1) Application of the knowledges and skills gained in subdivisions (a) (1) through (5) of this section.

(2) Assessment in a public school setting, or private school of equivalent status.

(3) Completion of a minimum of 100 clock hours of direct contact with pupils.

(4) Supervision of the student by at least one person who is appropriately certificated for the area of service.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b), 44227 and 44256(c), Education Code. Reference: Section 44265, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-13-89; operative 12-13-89 (Register 89, No. 46).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 8. Commission on Teacher Credentialing > Chapter 5. Approved Programs > Article 2. Professional Preparation Programs > § 80612. Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program Standards.
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§ 80612. Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program Standards.

(a) Standard 1: Program Design and Curriculum. Each program of professional preparation is implemented effectively in accordance with a cohesive design and sound evidence-based practices relevant to the contemporary conditions of schools. The design must reflect the full range of service delivery options, including general education as well as the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of students in the specific areas authorized by the credential. Programs ensure that candidates are well versed in delivering services in a wide variety of specialized academic instructional settings, including, but not limited to the home, educational settings in hospitals/rehabilitation facilities and treatment centers, and classrooms, as well as provide itinerant instructional delivery and/or consultation in public/nonpublic school programs. The program's organizational structure supports a logical and integrated progression for candidates for the instructional components including coursework and field work provided within the program. The program's design and plan allow candidates multiple points of entry.

The preparation provided to candidates is designed to address the range of candidate performance expectations. Coursework and fieldwork/clinical experiences provide candidates with opportunities to learn and practice competencies relating to the care and education of students with disabilities. Candidate preparation is grounded in the theoretical framework of developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate and bias-free practices for the care and education of students with disabilities as well as for collaborating effectively with families to support their student's development and learning. These theoretical foundations are reflected in the organization, scope, and sequence of the curriculum provided to candidates. The program prepares candidates to interface with other service providers (school, medical, and agency based) which may include: hospital/clinic based personnel, the school nurse, occupational therapist, speech and language specialist, physical therapist, psychologist, orthopedist, paraprofessional/health care assistance, California Children's Services, Regional Centers, Department of Mental Health, Department of Rehabilitation, and other appropriate service providers. The program provides opportunities for each candidate to demonstrate knowledge of disability characteristics for which the candidate is seeking authorization to teach, and the educational and psychosocial implications of these characteristics for students identified with educational support needs who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The program prepares candidates in case management practices and strategies for students with disabilities and for those referred for special education services.

Key elements within the curriculum include: typical and atypical child growth and development from birth through age 22; developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate pedagogy for students in key content areas in alignment with state-adopted content standards and frameworks; understanding the learning trajectories of young children to young adults; designing and implementing developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate curriculum and assessments; instruction in strategies to develop early literacy skills; understanding and analyzing student achievement outcomes to improve learning; understanding of the range of factors affecting student learning such as the effects of poverty, race, and socioeconomic status; and knowledge of the range of positive behavioral practices and supports for young children and young adults. The program's curriculum also includes coursework and clinical practice opportunities for candidates to be able to identify the unique characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders and the core challenges associated with language and communication, social skills, behavior, and processing, and their implications for program planning and service delivery. The program's design also includes a coherent candidate assessment system to provide formative information to candidates regarding their progress towards the intended level of certification. (See also Standard 2).

(b) Standard 2: Preparing Candidates to Master the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). The Teaching Performance Expectations for credential candidates describe the set of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of a beginning level practitioner in order to effectively support the growth, development, and learning of all students and to work collaboratively with families to support all students in meeting the state-adopted academic content standards.

The coursework and fieldwork/clinical experiences provide multiple opportunities for candidates to learn, apply, and reflect on each teaching performance expectation. As candidates progress through their preparation scope and sequence, pedagogical assignments are increasingly complex and challenging. The scope of the pedagogical assignments (a) addresses all of the TPEs as they apply to the subjects to be authorized by the credential, and (b) prepares the candidate for course-related and other assessments of their competence with respect to both the Universal TPEs and the Education Specialist TPEs. As candidates progress through the curriculum, faculty and other qualified supervisors assess candidates' performance in relation to the TPEs and provide formative and timely performance feedback regarding candidates' progress toward mastering the TPEs.

(c) Standard 3: Clinical Practice.

(1) Organization of Clinical Practice Experiences. The program ensures that candidates have planned experiences and/or interactions that reflect the full diversity of grades/ages, federal disability categories, and the continuum of special education services outlined in the specific credential authorization. The experiences are planned from the beginning of the program to include experiences in general education, experiences with parents and families, and experiences with a broad range of service delivery options leading to an extended culminating placement in which the candidate works toward assuming full responsibility for the provision of services in the specific credential authorization. Experiences are of sufficient duration for the candidate to demonstrate the teaching performance expectations for Education Specialist teachers. The culminating placement may be in any school, agency, or program as defined in Education Code Sections 56031, 56360, and 56361 for the purpose of providing special education services. Fieldwork/Clinical experiences are designed to provide candidates with a developmental set of activities integrated with coursework that extend the candidate's learning through application of theory to practice with students in California's education settings.

Fieldwork provides opportunities for candidates to observe a variety of classrooms and settings and to select focus students for deeper observational study, including students who are dual language learners and who may (a) exhibit typical behavior; (b) exhibit atypical behavior; and (c) have other types of special learning needs. Fieldwork also provides opportunities for candidates to observe teachers using productive routines and effective transitions for students' academic and socio-emotional growth and development. Candidates are provided with opportunities to review the curriculum and to further develop pedagogical knowledge of high leverage practices in subject matter areas, including early language and literacy for first and second language learners, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, social studies, and arts as appropriate. Candidates can observe the administration of a range of assessments. Candidates are also able to observe how personnel organize and supervise the work of other adults in inclusive and specialized education settings.

Clinical practice is a developmental and sequential set of activities integrated with theoretical and pedagogical coursework and must consist of a minimum of 600 hours of clinical practice across the arc of the program. At least 200 hours of supervised early field work that includes guided observations and initial student teaching (e.g., co-planning and co-teaching, or guided teaching) must be provided to candidates in general education and special education settings prior to final student teaching. Final student teaching shall consist of 400 hours in the desired credential area. For interns, early field experience would take place in experienced mentor classrooms in both general education and special education settings. Candidates must have a range of experience that reflects the diversity of age and grade levels, the range of federal disability categories, and the continuum of special education services. Candidates should have experiences with a diverse range of students and families reflective of the demographics of California.

Dual credential programs leading to both a general and a special education credential are required to have substantive experiences in general education, inclusive, and special education settings within the 600 hours, and are encouraged to extend clinical practice for an additional 150 hours.

Candidates who are working in private schools and seeking a credential are required to complete a substantive clinical experience of at least 150 hours in a diverse school setting where the curriculum aligns with California's adopted content standards and frameworks and the school reflects the diversity of California's student population.

The program provides initial orientation for preparation program supervisors and district-employed supervisors of clinical practice experiences to ensure all supervisors understand their role and expectations. The minimal amount of program supervision involving formal evaluation of each candidate must be 4 times per quarter or 6 times per semester. The minimum amount of district-employed supervisors' support and guidance must be 5 hours per week.

Clinical supervision may include an in-person site visit, video capture, or synchronous video observation, but it must be archived either by annotated video or scripted observations and evaluated based on the TPEs, that produce data that can be aggregated and disaggregated. (2) Preparation of Faculty, Site Supervisors, and Program Directors. The program selects individuals who are credentialed or who have equivalent experience in educator preparation. Supervisors should be experts in the education specialist instructional area of the candidate being supervised and should have recent professional experience in school settings where the curriculum aligns with California's adopted content standards and frameworks and the school reflects the diversity of

California's student population. The program provides supervisors with an orientation to the program's expectations and ensures that supervisors are knowledgeable about the program curriculum and assessments, including the TPEs and Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) model chosen by the program. In addition, program supervisors maintain current knowledge of effective supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching, adult learning theory, and current content-specific pedagogy and instructional practices for teachers in whose classrooms or settings candidate experiences will take place to ensure that all supervisors of fieldwork/clinical practice experiences and all cooperating education specialist teachers understand their roles and expectations.

(3) Criteria for School Placements. Sites selected for candidate experiences should demonstrate commitment to developmentally and culturally appropriate practices as well as to collaborative relationships with families. In addition, these sites should also demonstrate placement of students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), provide support for dual language learners with disabilities, and offer the opportunity for candidates to interact with different age groups in both general and special education settings reflecting the continuum of placement options. They should also reflect to the extent possible socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural diversity and permit video capture for candidate reflection. Sites selected should have a fully qualified master/mentor teacher with an appropriate credential and a fully qualified site administrator.

(4) Criteria for the Selection of District Employed Supervisors (also, may be known as the cooperating teacher, master teacher, or on-site mentor). The program should select district supervisors who hold a Clear Education Specialist Credential and have a minimum of three years of birth through age 22 teaching experience. The district-employed supervisor must have demonstrated exemplary teaching practices as determined by the employer and the preparation program. The matching of candidate and district-employed supervisor must be a collaborative process between the school district and the program.

The program provides district-employed supervisors a minimum of 10 hours of initial orientation to the program curriculum, adult learning theory, and current content-specific pedagogical and instructional practices, as well as to effective supervision approaches such as cognitive coaching. To facilitate district-employed supervisors meeting program expectations, the program ensures that district-employed supervisors remain current in the knowledge and skills necessary for effective candidate supervision.

(d) Standard 4: Monitoring, Supporting, and Assessing Candidate Progress towards Meeting the Education Specialist Credential Requirements. Program faculty, program supervisors, and district-employed supervisors monitor and support candidates during their progress towards meeting and mastering the TPEs. Evidence regarding candidate progress and performance is used to guide advisement and assistance efforts. The program provides support and assistance to candidates and only retains candidates who are suited for advancement into teaching. Appropriate information is accessible to guide candidates' meeting all program requirements.

(e) Standard 5: Implementation of a Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA). The TPA is implemented according to the requirements of the Commission-approved model selected by the program. One or more individuals responsible for implementing the TPA document the administration processes for all tasks/activities of the applicable TPA model in accordance with the requirements of the selected model. The program consults as needed with the model sponsor where issues of consistency in implementing the model as designed arise. The program requires program faculty (including full time, adjunct, and other individuals providing instructional and/or supervisory services to candidates within the program) to become knowledgeable about the TPA tasks, rubrics, and scoring, as well as how the TPA is implemented within the program so that they can appropriately prepare candidates for the assessment and also use TPA data for program improvement purposes.

(f) Standard 5A: Administration of the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA).

(1) The program identifies one or more individuals responsible for implementing the chosen TPA model and documents the administration processes for all tasks/activities of the applicable TPA model in accordance with the model's implementation requirements.

(2) For purposes of implementing the video requirement, the program places candidates only in student teaching or intern placements where the candidate is able to record his/her teaching with K-12 students. The program assures that each school or district where the candidate is placed has a recording policy in place. The program requires candidates to affirm that the candidate has followed all applicable video policies for the TPA task requiring a video and maintains records of this affirmation for a full accreditation cycle.

(3) If the program participates in the local scoring option provided by the model sponsor, the program coordinates with the model sponsor to identify the local assessors who would be used to score TPA responses from the program's candidates.

(4) The program maintains program level and candidate level TPA data, including but not limited to individual and aggregate results of candidate performance over time. The program documents the use of these data for Commission reporting, accreditation, and program improvement purposes.

(5) The program assures that candidates understand the appropriate use of materials submitted as part of their TPA responses, the appropriate use of their individual performance data, and privacy considerations relating to the use of candidate data.

(6) A program using a local scoring process establishes and consistently uses appropriate measures to ensure the security of all TPA training materials, including all print, online, video, and assessor materials which may be in the program's possession.

(7) All programs have a clearly defined written appeal policy for candidates and inform candidates about the policy prior to the assessment.

(8) The program using a local scoring process provides and implements an appeal policy, with the model sponsor, for candidates who do not pass the TPA.

(g) Standard 5B: Candidate Preparation and Support. The teacher preparation program assures that each candidate receives clear and accurate information about the nature of the pedagogical tasks within the Commission-approved teaching performance assessment model selected by the program and the passing score standard for the assessment. The program provides multiple formative opportunities for candidates to prepare for the TPA tasks/activities. The program assures that candidates understand that all responses to the TPA submitted for scoring represent the candidate's own work. For candidates who are not successful on the assessment, the program provides appropriate remediation support and guidance on resubmitting task components consistent with model sponsor guidelines.

(1) The program implements as indicated below the following support activities for candidates. These activities constitute required forms of support for candidates within the TPA process:

(A) Providing candidates with access to handbooks and other explanatory materials about the TPA and expectations for candidate performance on the assessment.

(B) Explaining TPA tasks and scoring rubrics.

(C) Engaging candidates in formative experiences aligned with a TPA (e.g., assignments analyzing their instruction, developing curriculum units, or assessing student work).

(D) Providing candidates who are not successful on the assessment with additional support focusing on understanding the task(s) and rubric(s) on which the candidate was not successful as well as on understanding what needs to be resubmitted for scoring and the process for resubmitting responses for scoring.

(2) These activities constitute acceptable, but not required forms of support for candidates within the TPA process:

(A) Guiding discussions about the TPA tasks and scoring rubrics.

(B) Providing support documents such as advice on making good choices about what to use within the assessment responses.

(C) Using TPA scoring rubrics on assignments other than the candidate responses submitted for scoring.

(D) Asking probing questions about candidate draft TPA responses, without providing direct edits or specific suggestions about the candidate's work.

(E) Assisting candidates in understanding how to use the electronic platforms for models/programs using electronic uploading of candidate responses.

(F) Arranging technical assistance for the video portion of the assessment.

(3) These activities constitute unacceptable forms of support for candidates within the TPA process:

(A) Editing a candidate's official materials prior to submission and/ or prior to resubmission (for candidates who are unsuccessful on the assessment).

(B) Providing specific critique of candidate responses that indicates alternative responses, prior to submission for official scoring and/or prior to resubmission (for candidates who are unsuccessful on the assessment).

(C) Telling candidates which video clips to select for submission.

(D) Uploading candidate TPA responses (written responses or video entries) on public access websites, including social media.

(4) The program provides candidates with timely feedback on formative assessments and experiences preparatory to the TPA. The feedback includes information relative to candidate demonstration of competency on the domains of the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(5) The program provides opportunities for candidates who are not successful on the assessment to receive remedial assistance, and to retake the assessment. The program only recommends candidates who have met the passing score on the TPA for a preliminary teaching credential and have met all credential requirements.

(h) Standard 5C: Assessor Qualifications, Training, and Scoring Reliability. The model sponsor selects potential assessors for the centralized scoring option. The program selects potential assessors for the local scoring option and must follow selection criteria established by the model sponsor. The selection criteria for all assessors include but are not limited to pedagogical expertise in the content areas assessed within the TPA. The model sponsor is responsible for training, calibration and scoring reliability for all assessors in both local and centralized scoring options. All potential assessors must pass initial training and calibration prior to scoring and must remain calibrated throughout the scoring process.

(i) Standard 6: Induction Individual Development Plan. Before exiting the preliminary program, candidates, district-employed supervisors, and program supervisors collaborate on an individual development plan (IDP) consisting of recommendations for professional development and growth in the candidate's clear credential program. The plan is a portable document archived by the preliminary program and provided to the candidate for voluntary transmission to the clear/induction program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(c), 44259.7 44265, 44265.5, 44227.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80613. Education Specialist Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(a) Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(1) TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning. Mild to Moderate Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Apply knowledge of students, including their prior experiences, interests, and social-emotional learning needs, as well as their funds of knowledge and cultural, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to engage them in learning.

(B) Maintain ongoing communication with students and families, including the use of technology to communicate with and support students and families, and to communicate achievement expectations and student progress.

(C) Connect subject matter to real-life contexts and provide active learning experiences to engage student interest, support student motivation, and allow students to extend their learning.

(D) Use a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies, resources, and assistive technology, including principles of Universal Design of Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to support access to the curriculum for a wide range of learners within the general education classroom and environment.

(E) Promote students' critical and creative thinking and analysis through activities that provide opportunities for inquiry, problem solving, responding to and framing meaningful questions, and reflection.

(F) Provide a supportive learning environment for students' first and/or second language acquisition by using research-based instructional approaches, including focused English Language Development, Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), scaffolding across content areas, and structured English immersion, and demonstrate an understanding of the difference among students whose only instructional need is to acquire Standard English proficiency, students who may have an identified disability affecting their ability to acquire Standard English proficiency, and students who may have both a need to acquire Standard English proficiency and an identified disability.

(G) Provide students with opportunities to access the curriculum by incorporating the visual and performing arts, as appropriate to the content and context of learning.

(H) Monitor student learning and adjust instruction while teaching so that students continue to be actively engaged in learning.

(I) Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including instructional goals that ensure access to the California Common Core State Standards and/or California Preschool Learning Foundations, as appropriate, that lead to effective inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education core curriculum.

(J) Demonstrate the ability to identify the appropriate supports of students with complex communication needs and design strategies in order to foster access and build comprehension and develop appropriate language development goals within the IEPs for those students.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of students' language development across disabilities and the life span, including typical and atypical language development, communication skills, social pragmatics, language skills (e.g., executive functioning), and/or vocabulary/semantic development as they relate to the acquisition of academic knowledge and skills.

(L) Monitor student progress toward learning goals as identified in the academic content standards and the IEP/lndividual Transition plan (ITP).

(M) Demonstrate the ability to develop IEPs/ITPs with students and their families, including goals for independent living, post-secondary education, and/or careers, with appropriate connections between the school curriculum and life beyond high school.

(N) Facilitate and support students in assuming increasing responsibility for learning and self-advocacy based on individual needs, with appropriate transitions between academic levels in programs and developing skills related to career, college, independent living, and community participation.

(O) Use strategies to support positive psychosocial development and self-determined behavior of students with disabilities.

(2) TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning. Mild to Moderate Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Promote students' social-emotional growth, development, and individual responsibility using positive interventions and supports, restorative justice, and conflict resolution practices to foster a caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully by adults and peers.

(B) Create learning environments (i.e., traditional, blended, and online) that promote productive student learning, encourage positive interactions among students, reflect diversity and multiple perspectives, and are culturally responsive.

(C) Establish, maintain, and monitor inclusive learning environments that are physically, mentally, intellectually, and emotionally healthy and safe to enable all students to learn, and recognize and appropriately address instances of intolerance and harassment among students, such as bullying, racism, and sexism.

(D) Know how to access resources to support students, including those who have experienced trauma, homelessness, foster care, incarceration, and/or are medically fragile.

(E) Maintain high expectations for learning with appropriate support for the full range of students in the classroom.

(F) Establish and maintain clear expectations for positive classroom behavior and for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions by communicating classroom routines, procedures, and norms to students and families.

(G) Develop accommodations and/or modifications specific to students with disabilities to allow access to learning environments, which may include incorporating instructional and assistive technology, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) procedures to optimize the learning opportunities and outcomes for all students and move them toward effective inclusion in general education settings.

(H) Demonstrate the ability to support the movement, mobility, sensory, and/or specialized health care needs required for students to participate fully in classrooms, schools, and the community. As appropriate, organize a safe environment for all students that include barrier free space for independent mobility, adequate storage, and operation of medical equipment and other mobility and sensory accommodations.

(I) Demonstrate the ability to address functional limitations of movement and/or sensation for students with orthopedic impairments who may have a co-existing health impairment and/or intellectual disability and have difficulty accessing their education due to physical limitations.

(J) Collaborate with families and appropriate related services personnel to support access to optimal learning experiences for students with mild to moderate support needs in a wide variety of general education and specialized academic instructional settings, including but not limited to the home, natural environments, educational settings in hospitals and treatment centers, classrooms, and/or itinerant instructional delivery, and/or consultation in public/nonpublic school programs.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of the communicative intent of students' behavior as well as the ability to help students develop positive communication skills and systems to replace negative behavior.

(L) Demonstrate the ability to identify if a student's behavior is a manifestation of his or her disability and, if so, to develop positive behavior intervention plans inclusive of the types of interventions and multi-tiered systems of supports that may be needed to address these behavior issues.

(M) Understand and access in a collaborative manner with other agency professionals the variety of interventions, related services, and additional supports, including site-based and community resources and agencies, to provide integrated support for students with behavior, social, emotional, trauma, and/or mental health needs.

(N) Apply and collaboratively implement supports needed to establish and maintain student success in the least restrictive environment, according to students' unique needs.

(O) Demonstrate the skills required to ensure that interventions and/or instructional environments are appropriate to the student's chronological age, developmental levels, and disability-specific needs, including community-based instructional environments.

(P) Implement systems to assess, plan, and provide academic and social skills instruction to support positive behavior in all students, including students who present complex social communication, behavioral and emotional needs.

(Q) Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to understand and address the needs of the peers and family members of students who have sustained a traumatic brain injury as they transition to school and present with a change in function.

(3) TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning. Mild to Moderate Support Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, including the adopted California State Standards and curriculum frameworks.

(B) Use knowledge about students and learning goals to organize the curriculum to facilitate student understanding of subject matter and make accommodations and/or modifications as needed to promote student access to the curriculum.

(C) Plan, design, implement, and monitor instruction consistent with current subject-specific pedagogy in the content area(s) of instruction, and design and implement disciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning sequences, including integrating the visual and performing arts as applicable to the discipline.

(D) Individually and through consultation and collaboration with other educators and members of the larger school community, plan for effective subject matter instruction and use multiple means of representing, expressing, and engaging students to demonstrate their knowledge.

(E) Adapt subject matter curriculum, organization, and planning to support the acquisition and use of academic language within learning activities to promote the subject matter knowledge of all students, including the full range of English learners, Standard English learners, students with disabilities, and students with other learning needs in the least restrictive environment.

(F) Use and adapt resources, standards-aligned instructional materials, and a range of technology, including assistive technology, to facilitate students' equitable access to the curriculum.

(G) Model and develop digital literacy by using technology to engage students and support their learning, and promote digital citizenship, including respecting copyright law, understanding fair use guidelines and the use of Creative Commons license, and maintaining Internet security.

(H) Demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching strategies aligned with the internationally recognized educational technology standards.

(I) Effectively adapt, modify, accommodate, and/or differentiate the instruction of students with identified disabilities in order to facilitate access to the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

(J) Demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and their effects on learning, skills development, social-emotional development, mental health, and behavior, and how to access and use related services and additional supports to organize and support effective instruction.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of atypical development associated with various disabilities and risk conditions (e.g., orthopedic impairment, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy), as well as resilience and protective factors (e.g., attachment, temperament), and their implications for learning.

(4) TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students. Mild to Moderate Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Locate and apply information about students' current academic status, content- and standards-related learning needs and goals, assessment data, language proficiency status, and cultural background for both short-term and long-term instructional planning purposes.

(B) Understand and apply knowledge of the range and characteristics of typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence to help inform instructional planning and learning experiences for all students.

(C) Design and implement instruction and assessment that reflects the interconnectedness of academic content areas and related student skills development in literacy, mathematics, science, and other disciplines across the curriculum, as applicable to the subject area of instruction.

(D) Plan, design, implement, and monitor instruction, making effective use of instructional time to maximize learning opportunities and provide access to the curriculum for all students by removing barriers and providing access through instructional strategies that include:

(i) appropriate use of instructional technology, including assistive technology.

(ii) applying principles of UDL and MTSS.

(iii) use of developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate learning activities, instructional materials, and resources for all students, including the full range of English learners.

(iv) appropriate modifications for students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

(v) opportunities for students to support each other in learning; and

(vi) use of community resources and services as applicable.

(E) Promote student success by providing opportunities for students to understand and advocate for strategies that meet their individual learning needs and assist students with specific learning needs to successfully participate in transition plans (e.g., IEP, IFSP, ITP, and 504 plans.)

(F) Access resources for planning and instruction, including the expertise of community and school colleagues through in-person or virtual collaboration, co-teaching, coaching, and/or networking.

(G) Plan instruction that promotes a range of communication strategies and activity modes between teacher and student and among students that encourage student participation in learning.

(H) Use digital tools and learning technologies across learning environments as appropriate to create new content and provide personalized and integrated technology-rich lessons to engage students in learning, promote digital literacy, and offer students multiple means to demonstrate their learning.

(I) Demonstrate the ability to use assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) including low- and high-tech equipment, and materials to facilitate communication, curriculum access, and skills development of students with disabilities.

(J) Demonstrate the ability to use evidenced-based high leverage practices with a range of student needs, and determine a variety of pedagogical approaches to instruction, including scope and sequence, and unit and lesson plans, in order to provide students with disabilities equitable access to the content and experiences aligned with the state-adopted core curriculum.

(K) Demonstrate the ability to identify and use behaviorally based teaching strategies with the understanding that behaviors are communicative and serve a function.

(L) Demonstrate the ability to create short and long-term goals that are responsive to the unique needs of the student that meet the grade level requirements of the core curriculum, and systematically adjusted as needed to promote academic achievement within inclusive environments.

(M) Demonstrate knowledge of core challenges associated with the neurology of open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments and adjust teaching strategies based upon the unique profile of students who present with physical/medical access issues or who retain a general fund of knowledge, but demonstrate difficulty acquiring and retaining new information due to poor memory processing, as well as neuro behavioral issues (e.g., cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech).

(N) Coordinate, collaborate, co-teach, and communicate effectively with other service providers, including paraprofessionals, general education teachers, parents, students, and community agencies for instructional planning and successful student transitions.

(O) Use person-centered/family-centered planning processes, and strengths-based, functional/ecological assessments across classroom and non-classroom contexts that lead to students' meaningful participation in standards-based curriculum, life skills curriculum, and/or wellness curriculum, and that support progress toward IEP goals and objectives.

(5) TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning. Mild to Moderate Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Apply knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and appropriate uses of different types of assessments (e.g., diagnostic, informal, formal, progress-monitoring, formative, summative, and performance) to design and administer classroom assessments, including use of scoring rubrics.

(B) Collect and analyze assessment data from multiple measures and sources to plan and modify instruction and document students' learning over time.

(C) Involve all students in self-assessment and reflection on their learning goals and progress and provide students with opportunities to revise or reframe their work based on assessment feedback.

(D) Use technology as appropriate to support assessment administration, conduct data analysis, and communicate learning outcomes to students and families.

(E) Use assessment information in a timely manner to assist students and families in understanding student progress in meeting learning goals.

(F) Work with specialists to interpret assessment results from formative and summative assessments to distinguish between students whose first language is English, English learners, Standard English learners, and students with language or other disabilities.

(G) Interpret English learners' assessment data to identify their level of academic proficiency in English as well as in their primary language, as applicable, and use this information in planning instruction.

(H) Use assessment data, including information from students' IEP/IFSP/ITP/504 plans, to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate, make accommodations, and/or modify instruction.

(I) Apply knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and appropriate uses of different types of assessments used to determine special education eligibility, progress monitoring, placement in LRE, and services. Candidates also apply knowledge of when and how to use assessment sources that integrate alternative statewide assessments, formative assessments, and formal/informal assessment results as appropriate, based on students' needs.

(J) Each candidate utilizes assessment data to: 1) identify effective intervention and support techniques, 2) develop needed augmentative and alternative systems, 3) implement instruction of communication and social skills, 4) create and facilitate opportunities for interaction, 5) develop communication methods to demonstrate student academic knowledge, and 6) address the unique learning, sensory and access needs of students with physical/orthopedic disabilities, other health impairments, and multiple disabilities.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of special education law, including the administration and documentation of assessments and how to hold IEP meetings according to the guidelines established by law.

(L) Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for appropriate assessment and identification of students whose cultural, ethnic, gender, or linguistic differences may be misunderstood or misidentified as manifestations of a disability.

(M) Demonstrate knowledge of second language development and the distinction between language disorders, disabilities, and language differences.

(N) Know how to appropriately administer assessments according to the established protocols for each assessment. Candidates also understand how to implement appropriate accommodations on assessments for students with disabilities that do not fundamentally alter the nature and/or content of what is being tested, and how to use AAC appropriately for facilitating the participation in the assessment of students with complex communications needs.

(6) TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator. Mild to Moderate Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Reflect on their own teaching practice and level of subject matter and pedagogical knowledge to plan and implement instruction that can improve student learning.

(B) Recognize their own values and implicit and explicit biases, the ways in which these values and implicit and explicit biases may positively and negatively affect teaching and learning, and work to mitigate any negative impact on the teaching and learning of students. They exhibit positive dispositions of caring, support, acceptance, and fairness toward all students and families, as well as toward their colleagues.

(C) Establish professional learning goals and make progress to improve their practice by routinely engaging in communication and inquiry with colleagues.

(D) Demonstrate how and when to involve other adults and to communicate effectively with peers and colleagues, families, and members of the larger school community to support teacher and student learning.

(E) Demonstrate professional responsibility for all aspects of student learning and classroom management, including responsibility for the learning outcomes of all students, along with appropriate concerns and policies regarding the privacy, health, and safety of students and families. Beginning teachers conduct themselves with integrity and model ethical conduct for themselves and others.

(F) Understand and enact professional roles and responsibilities as mandated reporters and comply with all laws concerning professional responsibilities, professional conduct, and moral fitness, including the responsible use of social media and other digital platforms and tools.

(G) Critically analyze how the context, structure, and history of public education in California affects and influences state, district, and school governance as well as state and local education finance.

(H) Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and other adults in the classroom.

(I) Identify and understand conflict resolution techniques that use communication, collaboration, and mediation approaches to address conflicts and disagreements that may arise during the facilitation of an IEP meeting or collaboration with other professionals.

(J) Demonstrate knowledge of historical interactions and contemporary legal, medical, pedagogical, and philosophical models of social responsibility, treatment, and education in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local policies related to specialized health care in educational settings.

(L) Demonstrate knowledge of the unique experiences of families of students who are chronically ill, are hospitalized and/or in transition from hospitalization, and/or who have degenerative conditions.

(M) Possess the knowledge that the diminishment or loss of previous abilities (e.g., learning, social, physical) may have significant, long-term effects on the self-concept and emotional well-being of the student who acquires a traumatic brain injury as well as on their family members, requiring the provision of appropriate supports and services to address these issues.

(b) Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(1) TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning. Extensive Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Apply knowledge of students, including their prior experiences, interests, and social-emotional learning needs, as well as their funds of knowledge and cultural, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to engage them in learning.

(B) Maintain ongoing communication with students and families, including the use of technology to communicate with and support students and families, and to communicate achievement expectations and student progress.

(C) Connect subject matter to real-life contexts and provide active learning experiences to engage student interest, support student motivation, and allow students to extend their learning.

(D) Use a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies, resources, and assistive technology, including principles of Universal Design of Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to support access to the curriculum for a wide range of learners within the general education classroom and environment.

(E) Promote students' critical and creative thinking and analysis through activities that provide opportunities for inquiry, problem solving, responding to and framing meaningful questions, and reflection.

(F) Provide a supportive learning environment for students' first and/or second language acquisition by using research-based instructional approaches, including focused English Language Development, Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), scaffolding across content areas, and structured English immersion, and demonstrate an understanding of the difference among students whose only instructional need is to acquire Standard English proficiency, students who may have an identified disability affecting their ability to acquire Standard English proficiency, and students who may have both a need to acquire Standard English proficiency and an identified disability.

(G) Provide students with opportunities to access the curriculum by incorporating the visual and performing arts, as appropriate to the content and context of learning.

(H) Monitor student learning and adjust instruction while teaching so that students continue to be actively engaged in learning.

(I) Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEP), including instructional goals that ensure access to the California Common Core State Standards and/or California Preschool Learning Foundations, as appropriate, that lead to effective inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education core curriculum.

(J) Demonstrate the ability to identify the appropriate supports of students with complex communication needs and design strategies in order to foster access and build comprehension and develop appropriate language development goals within the IEPs for those students.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of students' language development across disabilities and the life span, including typical and atypical language development, communication skills, social pragmatics, language skills (e.g., executive functioning), and/or vocabulary/semantic development as they relate to the acquisition of academic knowledge and skills.

(L) Monitor student progress toward learning goals as identified in the academic content standards and the IEP/lndividual Transition plan (ITP).

(M) Demonstrate the ability to develop IEPs/ITPs with students and their families, including goals for independent living, post-secondary education, and/or careers, with appropriate connections between the school curriculum and life beyond high school.

(N) Facilitate and support students in assuming increasing responsibility for learning and self- advocacy based on individual needs, with appropriate transitions between academic levels in programs and developing skills related to career, college, independent living, and community participation.

(O) Use strategies to support positive psychosocial development and self-determined behavior of students with disabilities.

(2) TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning. Extensive Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Promote students' social-emotional growth, development, and individual responsibility using positive interventions and supports, restorative justice, and conflict resolution practices to foster a caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully by adults and peers.

(B) Create learning environments (i.e., traditional, blended, and online) that promote productive student learning, encourage positive interactions among students, reflect diversity and multiple perspectives, and are culturally responsive.

(C) Establish, maintain, and monitor inclusive learning environments that are physically, mentally, intellectually, and emotionally healthy and safe to enable all students to learn, and recognize and appropriately address instances of intolerance and harassment among students, such as bullying, racism, and sexism.

(D) Know how to access resources to support students, including those who have experienced trauma, homelessness, foster care, incarceration, and/or are medically fragile.

(E) Maintain high expectations for learning with appropriate support for the full range of students in the classroom.

(F) Establish and maintain clear expectations for positive classroom behavior and for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interactions by communicating classroom routines, procedures, and norms to students and families.

(G) Develop accommodations and/or modifications specific to students with disabilities to allow access to learning environments, which may include incorporating instructional and assistive technology, as well as AAC procedures to optimize the learning opportunities and outcomes for all students and move them toward effective inclusion in general education settings.

(H) Demonstrate the ability to support the movement, mobility, sensory, and/or specialized health care needs required for students to participate fully in classrooms, schools, and the community. As appropriate, organize a safe environment for all students that include barrier free space for independent mobility, adequate storage, and operation of medical equipment and other mobility and sensory accommodations.

(I) Demonstrate the ability to address functional limitations of movement and/or sensation for students with orthopedic impairments who may have a co-existing health impairment and/or intellectual disability and have difficulty accessing their education due to physical limitations.

(J) Collaborate with families and appropriate related services personnel to support access to optimal learning experiences for students with mild to moderate support needs in a wide variety of general education and specialized academic instructional settings, including but not limited to the home, natural environments, educational settings in hospitals and treatment centers, classrooms, and/or itinerant instructional delivery, and/or consultation in public/nonpublic school programs.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of the communicative intent of students' behavior as well as the ability to help students develop positive communication skills and systems to replace negative behavior.

(L) Demonstrate the ability to identify if a student's behavior is a manifestation of his or her disability and, if so, to develop positive behavior intervention plans inclusive of the types of interventions and multi-tiered systems of supports that may be needed to address these behavior issues.

(M) Understand and access in a collaborative manner with other agency professionals the variety of interventions, related services, and additional supports, including site-based and community resources and agencies, to provide integrated support for students with behavior, social, emotional, trauma, and/or mental health needs.

(N) Apply and collaboratively implement supports needed to establish and maintain student success in the least restrictive environment, according to students' unique needs.

(O) Demonstrate the skills required to ensure that interventions and/or instructional environments are appropriate to the student's chronological age, developmental levels, and disability-specific needs, including community-based instructional environments.

(P) Implement systems to assess, plan, and provide academic and social skills instruction to support positive behavior in all students, including students who present complex social communication, behavioral and emotional needs.

(Q) Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to understand and address the needs of the peers and family members of students who have sustained a traumatic brain injury as they transition to school and present with a change in function.

(3) TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning. Extensive Support Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, including the adopted California State Standards and curriculum frameworks.

(B) Use knowledge about students and learning goals to organize the curriculum to facilitate student understanding of subject matter and make accommodations and/or modifications as needed to promote student access to the curriculum.

(C) Plan, design, implement, and monitor instruction consistent with current subject-specific pedagogy in the content area(s) of instruction, and design and implement disciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning sequences, including integrating the visual and performing arts as applicable to the discipline.

(D) Individually and through consultation and collaboration with other educators and members of the larger school community, plan for effective subject matter instruction and use multiple means of representing, expressing, and engaging students to demonstrate their knowledge.

(E) Adapt subject matter curriculum, organization, and planning to support the acquisition and use of academic language within learning activities to promote the subject matter knowledge of all students, including the full range of English learners, Standard English learners, students with disabilities, and students with other learning needs in the least restrictive environment.

(F) Use and adapt resources, standards-aligned instructional materials, and a range of technology, including assistive technology, to facilitate students' equitable access to the curriculum.

(G) Model and develop digital literacy by using technology to engage students and support their learning, and promote digital citizenship, including respecting copyright law, understanding fair use guidelines and the use of Creative Commons license, and maintaining Internet security.

(H) Demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching strategies aligned with the internationally recognized educational technology standards.

(I) Effectively adapt, modify, accommodate, and/or differentiate the instruction of students with identified disabilities in order to facilitate access to the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

(J) Demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and their effects on learning, skills development, social-emotional development, mental health, and behavior, and how to access and use related services and additional supports to organize and support effective instruction.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of atypical development associated with various disabilities and risk conditions (e.g., orthopedic impairment, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy), as well as resilience and protective factors (e.g., attachment, temperament), and their implications for learning.

(4) TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students. Extensive Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Locate and apply information about students' current academic status, content- and standards-related learning needs and goals, assessment data, language proficiency status, and cultural background for both short-term and long-term instructional planning purposes.

(B) Understand and apply knowledge of the range and characteristics of typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence to help inform instructional planning and learning experiences for all students.

(C) Design and implement instruction and assessment that reflects the interconnectedness of academic content areas and related student skills development in literacy, mathematics, science, and other disciplines across the curriculum, as applicable to the subject area of instruction.

(D) Plan, design, implement, and monitor instruction, making effective use of instructional time to maximize learning opportunities and provide access to the curriculum for all students by removing barriers and providing access through instructional strategies that include:

(i) appropriate use of instructional technology, including assistive technology.

(ii) applying principles of UDL and MTSS.

(iii) use of developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate learning activities, instructional materials, and resources for all students, including the full range of English learners.

(iv) appropriate modifications for students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

(v) opportunities for students to support each other in learning; and

(vi) use of community resources and services as applicable.

(E) Promote student success by providing opportunities for students to understand and advocate for strategies that meet their individual learning needs and assist students with specific learning needs to successfully participate in transition plans (e.g., IEP/IFSP/ITP/504 plans).

(F) Access resources for planning and instruction, including the expertise of community and school colleagues through in-person or virtual collaboration, co-teaching, coaching, and/or networking.

(G) Plan instruction that promotes a range of communication strategies and activity modes between teacher and student and among students that encourage student participation in learning.

(H) Use digital tools and learning technologies across learning environments as appropriate to create new content and provide personalized and integrated technology-rich lessons to engage students in learning, promote digital literacy, and offer students multiple means to demonstrate their learning.

(I) Demonstrate the ability to use assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) including low- and high-tech equipment and materials to facilitate communication, curriculum access, and skills development of students with disabilities.

(J) Demonstrate the ability to use evidenced-based high leverage practices with a range of student needs, and determine a variety of pedagogical approaches to instruction, including scope and sequence, and unit and lesson plans, in order to provide students with disabilities equitable access to the content and experiences aligned with the state-adopted core curriculum.

(K) Demonstrate the ability to identify and use behaviorally based teaching strategies with the understanding that behaviors are communicative and serve a function.

(L) Demonstrate the ability to create short and long-term goals that are responsive to the unique needs of the student that meet the grade level requirements of the core curriculum and are systematically adjusted as needed to promote academic achievement within inclusive environments.

(M) Demonstrate knowledge of core challenges associated with the neurology of open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments and adjust teaching strategies based upon the unique profile of students who present with physical/medical access issues or who retain a general fund of knowledge, but demonstrate difficulty acquiring and retaining new information due to poor memory processing, as well as neuro behavioral issues (e.g., cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech).

(N) Coordinate, collaborate, co-teach, and communicate effectively with other service providers, including paraprofessionals, general education teachers, parents, students, and community agencies for instructional planning and successful student transitions.

(O) Use person-centered/family centered planning processes, and strengths-based, functional/ecological assessments across classroom and non-classroom contexts that lead to students' meaningful participation in standards-based curriculum, life skills curriculum, and/or wellness curriculum, and that support progress toward IEP goals and objectives.

(5) TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning. Extensive Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Apply knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and appropriate uses of different types of assessments (e.g., diagnostic, informal, formal, progress-monitoring, formative, summative, and performance) to design and administer classroom assessments, including use of scoring rubrics.

(B) Collect and analyze assessment data from multiple measures and sources to plan and modify instruction and document students' learning over time.

(C) Involve all students in self-assessment and reflection on their learning goals and progress and provide students with opportunities to revise or reframe their work based on assessment feedback.

(D) Use technology as appropriate to support assessment administration, conduct data analysis, and communicate learning outcomes to students and families.

(E) Use assessment information in a timely manner to assist students and families in understanding student progress in meeting learning goals.

(F) Work with specialists to interpret assessment results from formative and summative assessments to distinguish between students whose first language is English, English learners, Standard English learners, and students with language or other disabilities.

(G) Interpret English learners' assessment data to identify their level of academic proficiency in English as well as in their primary language, as applicable, and use this information in planning instruction.

(H) Use assessment data, including information from students' IEP/IFSP/ITP/504 plans, to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate, make accommodations, and/or modify instruction.

(I) Apply knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and appropriate uses of different types of assessments used to determine special education eligibility, progress monitoring, placement in LRE, and services. Candidates also apply knowledge of when and how to use assessment sources that integrate alternative statewide assessments, formative assessments, and formal/informal assessment results as appropriate, based on students' needs.

(J) Use assessment data to: 1) identify effective intervention and support techniques, 2) develop needed augmentative and alternative systems, 3) implement instruction of communication and social skills, 4) create and facilitate opportunities for interaction; 5) develop communication methods to demonstrate student academic knowledge; and 6) address the unique learning, sensory and access needs of students with physical/orthopedic disabilities, other health impairments, and multiple disabilities.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of special education law, including the administration and documentation of assessments and how to hold IEP meetings according to the guidelines established by law.

(L) Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for appropriate assessment and identification of students whose cultural, ethnic, gender, or linguistic differences may be misunderstood or misidentified as manifestations of a disability.

(M) Demonstrate knowledge of second language development and the distinction between language disorders, disabilities, and language differences.

(N) Know how to appropriately administer assessments according to the established protocols for each assessment. Candidates also understand how to implement appropriate accommodations on assessments for students with disabilities that do not fundamentally alter the nature and/or content of what is being tested, and how to use AAC appropriately for facilitating the participation in the assessment of students with complex communications needs.

(6) TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator. Extensive Support Needs Candidates will:

(A) Reflect on their own teaching practice and level of subject matter and pedagogical knowledge to plan and implement instruction that can improve student learning.

(B) Recognize their own values and implicit and explicit biases, the ways in which these values and implicit and explicit biases may positively and negatively affect teaching and learning, and work to mitigate any negative impact on the teaching and learning of students. They exhibit positive dispositions of caring, support, acceptance, and fairness toward all students and families, as well as toward their colleagues.

(C) Establish professional learning goals and make progress to improve their practice by routinely engaging in communication and inquiry with colleagues.

(D) Demonstrate how and when to involve other adults and to communicate effectively with peers and colleagues, families, and members of the larger school community to support teacher and student learning.

(E) Demonstrate professional responsibility for all aspects of student learning and classroom management, including responsibility for the learning outcomes of all students, along with appropriate concerns and policies regarding the privacy, health, and safety of students and families. Beginning teachers conduct themselves with integrity and model ethical conduct for themselves and others.

(F) Understand and enact professional roles and responsibilities as mandated reporters and comply with all laws concerning professional responsibilities, professional conduct, and moral fitness, including the responsible use of social media and other digital platforms and tools.

(G) Critically analyze how the context, structure, and history of public education in California affects and influences state, district, and school governance as well as state and local education finance.

(H) Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and other adults in the classroom.

(I) Identify and understand conflict resolution techniques that use communication, collaboration, and mediation approaches to address conflicts and disagreements that may arise during the facilitation of an IEP meeting or collaboration with other professionals.

(J) Demonstrate knowledge of historical interactions and contemporary legal, medical, pedagogical, and philosophical models of social responsibility, treatment, and education in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

(K) Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local policies related to specialized health care in educational settings.

(L) Demonstrate knowledge of the unique experiences of families of students who are chronically ill, are hospitalized and/or in transition from hospitalization, and/or who have degenerative conditions.

(M) Possess the knowledge that the diminishment or loss of previous abilities (learning, social, physical) may have significant, long-term effects on the self-concept and emotional well-being of the student who acquires a traumatic brain injury as well as on their family members, requiring the provision of appropriate supports and services to address these issues.

(c) Education Specialist: Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(1) TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting Young Children in Learning. Early Childhood Special Education Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate applied knowledge of typical and atypical child development when planning an individualized program for young children in the early childhood special education setting.

(B) Demonstrate applied knowledge of young children's' cultural and linguistic background, socioeconomic status, prior experiences, interests, social-emotional learning needs, and developmental learning needs within instructional planning, instructional, and intervention activities.

(C) Demonstrate understanding of young children's strengths and challenges across developmental (i.e., language and communication, social-emotional, cognition, adaptive/self-help, and motor) and curricular domains to support young children's access to the curriculum, provide appropriate learning opportunities and experiences, and facilitate young children's ability to participate effectively in instruction and intervention activities.

(D) Demonstrate knowledge of children's language development across disabilities and the life span including typical and atypical language development, communication skills, social pragmatics, the hierarchy of brain-based learning skills (e.g., executive functioning), and vocabulary/semantic development as they relate to the acquisition of academic knowledge and skills.

(E) Communicate effectively and in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner with families and other service providers to facilitate and strengthen ongoing partnerships and collaborations that can support young children's learning goals and outcomes.

(F) Promote the child's development across all developmental and curricular domains by observing, interpreting, monitoring, scaffolding, and responding intentionally to the child's behavior and interactions within instructional and other learning opportunities.

(G) Implement, monitor, and adapt instruction and intervention activities to facilitate young children's learning and progress in an ongoing, iterative manner in order to maximize young children's learning and outcomes.

(H) Understand the unique care, development, and learning needs of infants and toddlers and how to support their growth, development, and learning within the early childhood special education setting.

(I) Provide a supportive learning environment for students' first and/or second language acquisition by using research-based instructional approaches.

(J) Monitor student learning and adjust instruction while teaching so that students continue to be actively engaged in learning.

(K) Facilitate the continuation of young children's learning progress across multiple contexts and transitions including a variety of environments (e.g., home, school, community, and hospital), and people (e.g., peers, service providers, family, and community).

(2) TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Young Children's Learning. Early Childhood Special Education Candidates will:

(A) Facilitate positive learning experiences during daily routines and activities for children with disabilities in a wide range of environments (e.g., home-based services, community programs, and school-based programs).

(B) Promote children's access, learning and participation in a variety of environments using a wide range of co-teaching and collaborative consultation models of support that are strengths based, family-centered, and culturally and linguistically responsive.

(C) Organize space, time, and materials in consideration of all children's unique strengths and learning needs within safe, natural, and structured environments, including modifying and adapting the physical, social, and/or temporal environment(s) to promote each child's participation in accessible learning experiences.

(D) Create an environment that promotes positive child behavior and participation through the use of principles of positive behavior support.

(E) Identify, acquire, and implement assistive technology for individual children and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for all children, including those with low-incidence disabilities, physical/orthopedic, and other health impaired, to promote access, learning, and participation across learning environments, including using augmentative and alternative strategies and interventions for the development of communication and social skills.

(F) Create and foster inclusive environments that provide opportunities for all children to learn across the developmental domains (i.e., cognitive, social-emotional, language and communication, motor, and self-help/adaptive) and curricular domains.

(3) TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Young Children's Learning. Early Childhood Special Education Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Early Start Personnel Manual, Infant/Toddler Learning and Developmental Foundations, Preschool Learning Foundations, and state-adopted Kindergarten Student Standards, including the principles of Universal Design for learning.

(B) Demonstrate sufficient discipline-based knowledge, as applicable in the early childhood special education setting, to design effective learning sequences focused on teaching content to young children

(C) Describe and implement the principles of effective instruction and facilitation in each content domain when planning curriculum and lesson plans within the early childhood special education context.

(D) Identify key content appropriate for young children as identified in the California Infant/Toddler and Preschool Learning Foundations for planning developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning activities for young children in the special education setting.

(E) Use knowledge about students and learning goals to organize the curriculum to facilitate student understanding of subject matters and make accommodations and/or modification as needed to promote student access to the curriculum, as appropriate within the early childhood special education context.

(F) Demonstrate appropriate content pedagogy for key subject and skill areas in the early childhood curriculum.

(G) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used early childhood curricula and approaches, including their alignment to the California Infant/Toddler and Preschool Learning Foundations and the principles put forth in the California Early Learning and Development System-based curriculum from the California Department of Education.

(H) Individually and through consultation and collaboration with other educators, plan for effective content instruction appropriate for young children in the special education setting and provide multiple ways for young learners to demonstrate their learning development.

(I) Adapt the content of the curriculum, organization, and planning to support the acquisition and use of academic language within developmentally appropriate content-focused learning activities to promote the knowledge of all students in the early childhood special education setting.

(4) TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Intervention and Designing Learning Experiences for All Young Children. Early Childhood Special Education Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of typical child development (birth through kindergarten) as well as atypical development associated with disabilities, risk conditions, and protective factors (e.g., attachment, temperament) to inform learning experiences for all children in the early childhood special education setting.

(B) Apply knowledge of the Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations, Preschool Learning Foundations, California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks, and state-adopted student standards for kindergarten, as well as principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), to effectively plan and design learning experiences for all children that incorporate recommended, evidence-based practices.

(C) Apply knowledge of early development (birth through kindergarten) when identifying and selecting developmentally appropriate strategies, culturally and linguistically relevant and appropriate materials, and designing effective sequencing interventions to engage children in learning across developmental and curricular domains.

(D) Use and adapt resources, instructional materials, and a range of technology, including assistive technology, to facilitate students' equitable access to the curriculum.

(E) Identify each child's strengths, preferences, and interests in collaboration with families to engage the child in active learning within and across routines, activities, and environments.

(F) Gather and use evaluation and assessment data on an ongoing basis to inform learning experiences for young children with disabilities, including children with low incidence, physical/orthopedic disabilities, and other health impaired, and young children who are dual language learners.

(G) Use systematic and consistent instructional and intervention strategies (e.g., peer-mediated interventions, positive behavior support, explicit feedback and consequences, and scaffolding) to promote child engagement and support positive learning experiences across all contexts.

(H) Establishing developmentally and functionally appropriate outcomes and goals for young children in collaboration with team members, including families.

(I) Collaboratively create and implement instruction and intervention activities based on individualized learning goals and outcomes for children and families that support access, learning, and participation across developmental and curricular domains.

(J) Embed individualized learning goals and outcomes into instructional, intervention, and play activities within different settings (e.g., hospitals, childcare centers, school, other community settings, homes) and across developmental and curricular domains.

(K) Implement services described in the IFSP/IEP (i.e., following the plan for the frequency, intensity, and duration of instruction and intervention) to achieve the child's outcomes or goals across learning experiences.

(L) Provide instructional and intervention support for young children with disabilities who are dual language learners to assist them in learning English, while continuing to develop skills through the use of their home language.

(M) Use coaching and consultation strategies with families and other professionals to facilitate positive adult-child interaction, instruction, and interventions that promote child learning and development across learning experiences.

(5) TPE 5: Assessing Young Children's Learning and Development. Early Childhood Special Education Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate knowledge of age and developmentally appropriate purposes, characteristics, and uses of different types of assessment (e.g., authentic, play-based, dynamic, functional behavior assessment, family interviews, diagnostic, progress-monitoring, observational, and performance).

(B) Choose assessment procedures that will provide appropriate and accurate information to effectively guide the development of individualized goals, identify desired and child and family outcomes, and inform instruction and intervention activities.

(C) Demonstrate knowledge of evidence -and standards-based practices in designing and conducting evaluations and assessments, including selecting and using age, developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate assessments of young children whose cultural, ethnic, gender, or linguistic differences may potentially be confused with manifestations of a disability.

(D) Demonstrate knowledge of second language development and the distinction between language disorders, disabilities, and language differences.

(E) Modify assessment procedures as acceptable within the normative parameters of the assessment to accommodate or compensate for the impact of the child’ disability on the child's ability to perform on the assessment as designed.

(F) Use ongoing assessment data from a variety of sources and settings (e.g., information from children's' families/caregivers, records from other service providers progress monitoring and reports from IFSP/IEP team members) to establish meaningful, individualized learning goals and intervention activities.

(G) Interpret English learners' assessment data to identify their level of proficiency in English as well as in their primary language, as applicable, and use this information in planning instruction.

(H) Communicate and use assessment results accurately and effectively so that they are understandable and useful to families and other service providers.

(6) TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator. Early Childhood Special Education Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and contemporary theoretical, philosophical, legal, and empirical influences underlying evidence-based practices in the field of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education and related fields and uses this knowledge to shape his or her practice with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, families, administrators, community organizations, and agencies.

(B) Develop and implement policies, structures, and practices that promote shared decision making with other service providers and families.

(C) Hold and/or participate effectively in IFSP/IEP meetings according to the guidelines established by IDEA and the California Education Code.

(D) Develop and implement effective transitional plans to support the ongoing learning and development of children entering different learning settings (e.g., home-based services to preschool, preschool to kindergarten).

(E) Promote efficient and coordinated service delivery for children and families by creating and supporting the conditions for service providers from multiple disciplines and the family to work together as a team.

(F) Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and all applicable laws and regulations governing service provision for children with disabilities from birth to kindergarten and their families.

(G) Effectively articulate the rationale for instruction and intervention plans through culturally and linguistically appropriate verbal and written communications to and with family members, other service providers, administration, and other stakeholders.

(H) Facilitate effective collaborative transitions between the stages of schooling and educational setting (e.g., infant/toddler to preschool, preschool to kindergarten, kindergarten to elementary).

(I) Demonstrate the ability to self-reflect, self-evaluate, and professionally respond to feedback from family members, other service providers administration, supervisors, and stakeholders.

(J) Demonstrates characteristics of a life-long learner and teacher leader in a variety of ways such as, for example, seeking out and participating in professional development opportunities, initiating ongoing connections with families and community organizations, or choosing to affiliate with professional organizations related to the field.

(K) Demonstrate the ability to co-plan and co-teach with teachers and other adults in the early childhood setting.

(L) Demonstrate how to organize and supervise the work of other adults in the early childhood classroom.

(M) Provide ongoing guidance and feedback through coaching and modeling for paraprofessionals supporting the individualized instruction and intervention activities of children with disabilities, including those with low incidence disabilities, and young children with disabilities who are also dual language learners.

(N) Demonstrate how to provide constructive performance feedback to adults, as well as to communicate effectively with staff being supervised and with one's own supervisors.

(O) Identify and explain the key differences between mentoring, coaching, and supervision/supervisory processes in a professional development context within the early childhood setting.

(P) Identify, explain, and demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to effective on the job mentoring (e.g., building a relationship of mutual trust and confidence with the mentee; identifying goals and specific knowledge/skills areas for mentoring outcomes; demonstrating and encouraging and supporting reflective practice; maintaining confidentiality of personal information; managing practical arrangements for mentoring time and follow up; active listening skills; effective questioning skills; and non-judgmental approaches to helping the mentee grow and develop in the profession).

(Q) Identify, explain, and demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to effective on the job coaching (e.g., building a relationship of mutual trust and confidence; helping the person being coached to identify his/her own learning and improvement goals and supporting the attainment of those goals; a genuine desire and interest in helping the person being coached; helping the person being coached to develop his/her own solutions through asking appropriate questions and stimulating further thinking about the issues; avoiding making assumptions about the person being coached and/or his/her approaches to addressing improvement issues and goals; demonstrating empathy, emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and effective communication skills; maintaining confidentiality as appropriate).

(R) Explain how to identify information about program and personnel effectiveness, and how to communicate this information to one's supervisors.

(d) Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(1) TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning. DHH Candidates will:

(A) Provide and sustain a language rich environment in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or English for deaf students to foster social and academic discourse and comprehension, using multimodal instruction, skill training (signed/viewing, spoken/listening, and/or written language as a heritage language), research-based bilingual education methodology, translanguaging practices and current effective learning.

(B) Communicate proficiently in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or English and engage with students using multimodal instruction (signed, spoken, and/or written) scaffolding, multiple ways of representing content, and teaching strategies to address the specific needs of student learning, as stipulated in the IFSP/IEP/ITP/504 Plan.

(C) Collaborate with students and families to make instruction learner-centered, developmentally appropriate, and meaningful, reflecting home and school connections, knowledge of child development (linguistic, cognitive, socio-emotional, & cultural development) and additional special needs.

(D) Demonstrate knowledge of students' language development across disabilities and the life span, including typical and atypical language development, communication skills, social pragmatics, the hierarchy of brain-based learning skills (e.g., executive functioning) and vocabulary/semantic development as they relate to the acquisition of academic knowledge and skills.

(E) Develop and implement the IFSP/IEP/ITP/504 Plan collaboratively with families with an emphasis on language planning that provides equal access to the general education core curriculum with accommodations and modifications, and progress monitoring, taking into consideration all educational/communication options available (including the use of Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communicative Devices as appropriate).

(F) Connect subject matter to deaf-related events and experiences to make learning personal, meaningful, and culturally relevant to students.

(G) Differentiate instruction and curriculum access for all students by emphasizing multimodal instruction (e.g., auditory, visual, tactile, and gestural.) activities and incorporating various funds of knowledge from diverse home backgrounds, cultures, styles of learning, and perspectives into curricular activities.

(H) Prepare effective transition plans from birth to age 22 through the IFSP/IEP/ITP/504 Plan with students and their families, including goals for self-advocacy, independent living, post-secondary education, and career assessment and vocational evaluation, with appropriate connections between the school curriculum and life beyond school.

(2) TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning. DHH Candidates will:

(A) Establish a caring, stimulating, and safe community for diverse deaf learners in which students assume responsibility for learning and self-advocacy, show willingness to take intellectual risks, develop self-confidence, and learn to work collaboratively and independently.

(B) Design learning environments that maximize opportunities to progress from emerging to a formal language and using translanguaging techniques appropriate to each student to further ASL and/or English competency.

(C) Establish, maintain, and monitor an inclusive environment which cultivates language equity by demonstrating communication skills that enable diverse language learners to access, comprehend, and apply information; acquire knowledge; and develop and maintain interpersonal relationships.

(D) Recognize and appropriately address instances of intolerance and harassment among students, based on awareness of the diverse cultural and linguistic identity and intersectionality among students.

(E) Select, adapt, create, and use culturally relevant language-rich resources to support deaf students with diverse language and learning needs.

(F) Assume accountability for establishing, maintaining, and demonstrating the use of any assistive technology (e.g., visual, auditory, and/or tactile) to develop self-advocacy for deaf students and their families.

(G) Maintain high expectations for learning with appropriate support for the full range of deaf students (including students who experience language deprivation, behavior, and/or mental health and medical needs) in the classroom by making effective use of support specialists, other service providers, available non-certificated staff, and other community resources.

(H) Provide ongoing opportunities for safe, meaningful social interactions between language-model peers and adults who are deaf, as appropriate to each student's identity.

(I) Utilize and embed collaborative discussions surrounding the unique and diverse leadership contributions of positive Deaf community role models within the classroom to support the development of self-identity and well-being in each deaf student.

(3) TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning. DHH Candidates will:

(A) Master technical vocabulary and key concepts in content areas of instruction effectively using social and academic language (ASL and/or English) to enhance vocabulary knowledge.

(B) Demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver content knowledge (core general education curriculum) in the language of instruction (ASL and/or English) utilizing strategies appropriate to deaf students based on current evidence-based research.

(C) Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate expressive (signed, spoken, and written) and receptive (listening, reading, and viewing) language skills strategies and assessments based on the language of instruction (ASL and/or English).

(D) Demonstrate knowledge of translanguaging and transliterating techniques (ASL-printed English and/or spoken language-printed English) in the delivery of content knowledge.

(E) Demonstrate knowledge of auditory, tactile, and visual accommodation, differentiation, and/or modification of instruction to meet the linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of each student.

(F) Construct accessible learning experiences that incorporate use of auditory, tactile, and visually assistive materials, resources, and technology to facilitate meaningful and authentic learning for all students.

(G) Use appropriate multimedia tools to provide language access and support conceptual knowledge.

(H) Use current culturally relevant and appropriate deaf-related materials (e.g., literature, linguistics, culture, anthropology), to foster a healthy positive identity.

(4) TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students. DHH Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate the ability to design and implement effective individual, social, academic, cognitive, and language learning activities using appropriate auditorv/tactile/visual strategies for diverse learners all ages (birth to age 22) taking into account different backgrounds, learning preferences, and learning environments while using essential elements of instruction that are culturally relevant, data driven, and standards related.

(B) Understand and apply knowledge of typical and atypical language development (e.g., signed, spoken, and written) among deaf students, to help inform instructional planning and learning experiences.

(C) Design reasonable language and content objectives and benchmarks for instruction implementation and conducting ongoing assessment to strengthen the interconnectedness of academic content areas, critical thinking, and language scaffolding using a variety of resources (e.g., ESL and ELL techniques, ASL/English bilingual strategies) accessible to all learners.

(D) Plan and design instruction that develops students' self-advocacy skills and learning needs from ages birth to 22.

(E) Access resources for planning and instruction, including the expertise of Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind communities and school colleagues through in-person or virtual collaboration, co-teaching, coaching, and/or networking.

(F) Plan instruction that promotes a variety of receptive and expressive language development skills and strategies.

(G) Coordinate, collaborate, co-teach, and communicate effectively with other agencies, educators, service providers, parents, students, and Deaf community agencies for instructional planning and planning for successful deaf student transitions.

(5) TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning. DHH Candidates will:

(A) Apply knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations, assessment terminology, legal provisions, and ethical principles in selecting, adapting, administering, interpreting, and explaining assessments for placement and progress monitoring.

(B) Gather relevant information through reading, interpreting, and using informal and formal assessment data from IFSP/IEP/ITP/ 504 plans develop differentiated instruction, and to make appropriate accommodations or modifications.

(C) Develop and administer linguistically and culturally appropriate assessments in the language understood by the students guide instruction and monitor progress.

(D) Evaluate instructional practices, and record, monitor, and share evidence of academic, linguistic, and socioemotional progress to all stakeholders.

(E) Assess and design measurable and appropriate language (e.g., sign, spoken, and written, as appropriate for each student) and content goals based on assessments of student growth to determine level of proficiency for each deaf student.

(F) Evaluate and design, with the interdisciplinary team, a high school transition plan that includes language and communication skills to enhance self-advocacy, access, and independence.

(6) TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator. DHH Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate knowledge of the history of deaf education including trends, philosophies, and legal foundations, and the ways in which these issues continue to positively and negatively influence policy and practice today.

(B) Demonstrate the ability to present unbiased information to families on the differences in perspectives on deafness, the range of educational opportunities available for deaf children, and support families in their decision-making process by providing information on the linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of deaf children, federal and state special education regulations, and connections with parent support groups, community agencies, and deaf role models.

(C) Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with families, support providers, general education professionals, community agencies and the Deaf community, recognizing and respecting their roles and responsibilities in meeting the needs of students.

(D) Demonstrate the ability to manage, monitor, and maintain assistive auditory technologies, to apply information from audiograms to develop listening expectations, maximize use of residual hearing, and develop auditory processing and comprehension skills, as well as self-advocacy skills in both social and academic contexts.

(E) Demonstrate knowledge of universal design for learning, and common accommodations and modifications to meet the linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of deaf students.

(F) Demonstrate knowledge of second language development and the distinction between language disorders, disabilities, and language differences.

(G) Demonstrate knowledge of deafblind as a unique disability requiring specialized assessment and teaching strategies, as a well as a team approach in collaboration with other service providers and community agencies to design assessment and instruction.

(H) Demonstrate knowledge of current research in evidence-based teaching practices, technologies, policies, and trends in deaf education.

(e) Education Specialist: Visual Impairment Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).

(1) TPE 1: Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning. Teaching Visual Impairments Candidates will:

(A) Accurately read, interpret, and summarize eye reports and serve as liaison to families and other members of the educational team to individualize services.

(B) Select and develop assessment and teaching strategies for core and expanded core curriculum areas including accommodations and modifications that address age (birth to age 22 years old), visual impairment, family values and priorities, visual prognosis, and other individual characteristics across settings and tasks, including addressing learner needs for individuals with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments), and individuals with co-occurring disabilities (including autism and deaf blindness).

(C) Use alternate visual and nonvisual strategies to promote attachment, early communication, and independence to address the effects of visual impairment and unique learning and developmental differences on families and the reciprocal impact on individuals' self-esteem.

(D) Select, adapt, and use nonvisual/alternate instructional strategies to address student needs for individuals from birth to age 22 years old who have a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments), possibility of co-occurring disabilities (including individuals with autism and/or deafblindness and other individual characteristics.

(E) Demonstrate knowledge of students' language development across disabilities and the life span, including typical and atypical language development, communication skills, social pragmatics, the hierarchy of brain-based learning skills (e.g., executive functioning) and vocabulary/semantic development as they relate to the acquisition of academic knowledge and skills.

(F) Instruct and supervise paraprofessionals, families, and other members of the educational team in non-visual strategies that optimize use of all senses, development, and learning, while also promoting independence and autonomy.

(G) Collaborate with assistive technology specialists, assistive technology vendors, instructional technology specialists, and other professionals to support the inclusion of the most appropriate, customized tools into the educational programming and accessibility needs of individuals with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) including learners with co-occurring disabilities (including autism and deafblindness.

(H) Assess and instruct students to use mainstream and assistive technology devices to engage and support student learning in general and expanded core curriculum.

(I) Adapt mainstream technology software/hardware including adjusting visual and auditory output based on individual characteristics.

(J) Counsel families and other members of the educational team about psychosocial and cultural implications of visual impairment as related to congenital and acquired visual impairment.

(2) TPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning. Teaching Visual Impairments Candidates will:

(A) Identify and implement environmental accommodations and modifications to facilitate optimal sensory use and multisensory access to, and active participation in, individual and group activities in general and expanded core curriculum environments, including addressing learner needs for individuals with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities (including autism and deafblindness).

(B) Collaborate with team members including other vision specialists, resource and alternate media specialists, and technology personnel to design and implement environments that promote optimal sensory use, foundational orientation and mobility skills, independence, social engagement, and efficient storage of specialized materials.

(C) Identify unique issues specific to visual impairment for accessing digital multimedia and virtual built environments such as software programs, websites, and virtual classrooms.

(D) Use ergonomics and appropriate technology settings aligned with students' preferred learning media, such as illumination and size control, color and contrast (i.e., visual) settings, speech output (i.e., auditory) settings, braille input/output and other tactual displays, mouse less computing (i.e, tactile) settings, and low-tech strategies to support ubiquitous computing to promote access to the general and expanded core curriculum.

(E) Facilitate incidental learning experiences to address nonvisual access across physical and virtual environments for a full range of learners, including addressing learner needs for individuals with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities (including autism and deafblindness).

(F) Evaluate social interaction skills and design behavior management strategies appropriate for learners with visual impairments to maximize positive social engagement/interaction across all environments.

(G) Teach and support students with visual impairments' skills in using human guide, spatial orientation and self-familiarization within school environments, protective techniques for safe travel across classroom and school campus environments.

(H) Teach students with visual impairment to develop orientation skills using physical and virtual environmental features, identify and advocate for optimal physical and virtual environmental accommodations and modifications, and to request and refuse assistance as needed.

(I) Teach students with visual impairment nonvisual and alternate strategies for promoting digital citizenship and secure online practices.

(J) Communicate with technology, web, and curriculum developers and information technology (IT) staff on accessibility needs of learners with visual impairments.

(K) Collaborate with vision care facilities/professionals, such as low vision specialists, to identify accommodations and modifications to optimize use of vision and other senses to facilitate access to the general and expanded core curriculum, including addressing learner needs for individuals with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities (including autism and deafblindness).

(L) Structure and supervise the activities of paraprofessionals who support students with visual impairments.

(3) TPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning. Teaching Visual Impairments Candidates will:

(A) Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, proofreading, and interlining alphabetic and fully contracted Unified English Braille.

(B) Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, proofreading, and interlining braille for mathematics and scientific notation and basic proficiency in using the abacus.

(C) Demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, proofreading, and interlining music, foreign language, and computer braille code.

(D) Produce braille with a manual braille writer, slate and stylus, computer (including use of braille translation software), and electronic braille production methods.

(E) Identify specialized resources unique to visual impairment to address the specific communication needs of students with varied communication abilities, reading levels, science, technology, engineering, art, math (STEAM) abilities, and language proficiency

(F) Develop, collaboratively implement, and continuously monitor communication goals, objectives, and systems for students with visual impairments with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(G) Collaborate with team members such as speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, and classroom staff to modify the presentation of augmentative/alternative communication devices such as switches, tangible symbols, and visual displays for nonvisual or low vision access.

(H) Design, obtain, and organize specialized materials, resources, assistive technology, and curricular programs to optimize sensory efficiency and to implement instructional and individualized education program goals and objectives.

(I) Identify the individual needs of the full range of learners and adapt materials and curricula as appropriate to provide access to the general education and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).

(J) Develop, implement, and continuously monitor learning objectives and goals for optimizing sensory use, developing concepts, and accessing the general and ECC across settings.

(K) Identify general education and visual impairment specific curricula for instruction of literacy, STEAM, other academic areas, and the ECC.

(L) Implement consistent, structured, explicit, and differentiated reading instruction for individuals who are learning to read in braille.

(M) Collaborate with the educational team to promote literacy and STEAM development.

(4) TPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students. Teaching Visual Impairments Candidates will:

(A) Develop, coordinate, and implement appropriate programs for infants and young children with visual impairments with a wide range of abilities and functional vision, including ocular and cerebral visual impairments, and including those with co-occurring disabilities including autism and deafblindness, and their families.

(B) Obtain resources for braille codes currently in use.

(C) Use digital resources, hardware, and software to produce and access materials in accessible media including the conversion of print materials into braille, tactile, and/or digital formats.

(D) Use and teach device/software navigation features for efficient and equitable navigation of information.

(E) Use visual, nonvisual, and adaptive methods to teach technologies to students with visual impairments to access information stored online.

(F) Select and use visual, nonvisual, and adaptive methods to teach technologies to achieve individual goals and needs based on sensory skills, learning media, constraints of different types of content, individual keyboarding skills, ability to read and write, listening skills, and ability to access visual information.

(G) Plan and implement explicit instruction in assistive technology that permits students to meet, and advocate for, their own access needs.

(H) Teach students to install and maintain assistive technology, use troubleshooting techniques, and appropriately use connectivity.

(I) Teach students to use visual, nonvisual, and/or adaptive methods to organize their own workspace, manage materials, and gain access to needed resources.

(J) Create, adapt, and format documents, including text, images, graphics, and video to improve accessibility based on individual needs.

(K) Use basic methods to adapt and format inaccessible media, text, images, graphics, and video to improve usability for students with visual impairments.

(L) Provide systematic, explicit braille literacy instruction using balanced instructional approaches for teaching literacy skills to students, embossed materials, and digital technologies to meet individual needs.

(M) Teach the use of the abacus, accessible calculator, tactile graphics, adapted equipment, and appropriate technology for science, technology, engineering, art, math (STEAM) instruction to meet individual needs.

(N) Teach students to access, interpret, and create increasingly complex 3-dimensional, printed, and digital graphics in visual and/or tactile forms, including maps, charts, diagrams, objects, and tables, based on individual needs.

(O) Teach students with low vision to use optical, electronic, and non-optical devices to optimize visual efficiency/independence and independently use dual learning media such as visual and auditory information, or auditory and tactile information.

(P) Promote and reinforce sensorimotor and physical skills, including gross and fine motor, posture, balance, purposeful movement, and strength to meet individual needs unique to visual impairment.

(Q) Teach basic orientation including body image, and spatial, temporal, positional, directional, and physical and virtual environmental concepts based on individual needs to promote motor and spatial skills development, orientation, and mobility in physical and virtual environments, for academic and social inclusion.

(R) Reinforce skills taught by orientation and mobility specialists to support the use of mobility devices, including long cane, adaptive mobility devices, dog guides, electronic travel devices, and other technology for orientation and mobility.

(S) Teach independent living skills using alternate strategies based on individual needs, including skills related to organization, personal hygiene, grooming, clothing care, dressing, time management, eating, cooking, cleaning, other household tasks, telephone use, and money management.

(T) Teach social interaction skills based on individual needs, including skills related to appropriate body language and non-verbal communication, social communication and cooperation, effective conversation patterns, social etiquette, digital citizenship, development and monitoring of relationships and friendships, and knowledge of self, including human sexuality.

(U) Teach skills usually acquired visually to develop and enhance participation in fitness/leisure/recreation activities, hobbies, and team and spectator sports to facilitate inclusion across settings.

(V) Teach career education skills usually acquired visually to facilitate transition of students with visual impairments based on individual needs, including facilitating positive work habits and skills, concepts related to work, exploration of vocational interests, opportunities to work, use of technology to complete tasks in the workplace, and for planning for post-school engagement across settings.

(W) Teach self-determination skills usually acquired visually based on individual needs related to self-knowledge, self-advocacy and empowerment, assertiveness, informed decision making, problem solving, goal setting, and self-directed and self-regulated behavior to facilitate inclusion across settings.

(X) Teach students to recognize and report behaviors that they may not perceive visually that may threaten their personal safety and well-being.

(Y) Teach students their legal rights and responsibilities related to being a citizen with a visual impairment.

(Z) Collaborate with families and orientation and mobility specialists to reinforce orientation and mobility skills and other ECC skills across settings.

(AA) Collaborate with families and other team members to plan and implement transitions across the lifespan (birth to age22 years old) that address needs unique to students with visual impairments with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(BB) Instruct paraprofessionals, braille transcribers and/or alternate media, and related resource specialists on the production of accessible media including text, images, and video in collaboration with the educational team and families.

(5) TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning. Teaching Visual Impairments Candidates will:

(A) Interpret medical reports and multiple sources of data, including background information and family history, to plan and implement nondiscriminatory assessments/evaluations to meet individualized needs unique to visual impairment with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(B) Use multiple sources of valid information/data, including data from formal/informal assessments such as discrepancy analysis, interview data, checklists, to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention, instruction, specialized media, materials, equipment, and the physical environment for learners with visual impairments with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(C) Use results from multiple, valid assessment/evaluation sources and medical reports to determine eligibility for vision specific services, with and without specific visual diagnoses

(D) Use valid and multiple methods in each assessment area to collect functional vision, learning media, assistive technology, and other assessment/evaluation data plus medical reports related to individual characteristics to select appropriate assessment/evaluation measures, procedures, and supports.

(E) Use valid assessment data and knowledge of the potential impact of visual impairment on psychosocial functioning to identify when referral for psychosocial and psychoeducational assessment/evaluations are necessary.

(F) Adapt assessments/evaluations when tests are not validated on individuals with visual impairments, such as provision of appropriate accommodations to ensure students can access evaluation materials and interpret results with caution.

(G) Identify assessment/evaluation items and measures that are biased and make recommendations for learning media, low vision, and/or non-visual accommodations and modifications.

(H) Collaborate with team members and families to plan and implement assessments/evaluations, including functional behavior assessments.

(I) Interpret assessment/evaluation results on issues specific to visual impairment with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(J) Conduct functional vision, learning media, assistive technology (AT), and other core and expanded core curriculum-related assessments/evaluations and relate to student needs in ECC matched to individual needs.

(K) Assess cognitive, motor, social, and language concepts unique to individuals with visual impairments with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(L) Use multiple sources of data, including functional vision, learning media, assistive technology assessment/evaluation data, clinical low vision evaluation data, and formal and informal literacy assessment/evaluation, to determine appropriate learning and literacy media (i.e., braille, print, or combination of both) and needed assistive technology, such as video magnification tools, recorded/digital books, and synthesized speech software settings, across a full range of learners.

(M) Interpret assessment/evaluation results to determine individual needs to support acquisition of skills in both the general and expanded core curriculum and interpret how a visual impairment may impact behavior.

(N) Identify and advocate for reasonable accommodations and modifications for standardized assessments/evaluations.

(O) Communicate ocular and cerebral visual impairment needs specific to assessment/evaluation data accurately to the educational team, including families, in comprehensive assessment/evaluation reports that address limitations of standard scores and non-standard data.

(P) Assess unique educational needs of individuals who are visually impaired who are English language learners and/or who are from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

(Q) Demonstrate knowledge of second language development and the distinction between language disorders, disabilities, and language differences.

(R) Use results of clinical low vision evaluation, functional vision, learning media, and assistive technology assessments/evaluations to identify optimal assistive technology devices, software, text adaptations, and settings, such as font size, color and contrast, audio speed.

(S) Collaborate with educational team, including families, on eligibility, placement, specialized services, implementation of appropriate behavior plans, assessment/evaluation planning and implementation, and service delivery issues unique to visual impairment with a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(6) TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator. Teaching Visual Impairments Candidates will:

(A) Develop and maintain professional learning and practice by actively participating in professional organizations and professional development activities within the field of visual impairments including a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(B) Articulate instructional and professional philosophies and ethical practices to address the specific needs of students with visual impairment across settings.

(C) Articulate and advocate for individual needs regarding placement, service delivery models, type and amount of service, and key components of services unique to visual impairment across ages and settings.

(D) Articulate an instructional philosophy that incorporates the expanded core curriculum to respond to the specific implications of visual impairment across settings.

(E) Advocate for evidence-based educational policy related to visual impairment and low incidence disabilities.

(F) Articulate a plan for continuous professional development to remain current on all areas of the expanded core curriculum, with particular attention to access technology, most prevalent causes of and medical treatments for severe visual impairment and co-occurring disabilities, and implications on learning and instruction of students with visual impairments including a wide range of abilities and functional vision (including ocular and cerebral visual impairments) and co-occurring disabilities, including autism and deafblindness.

(G) Conduct internet and library database searches to locate information specific to visual impairment.

(H) Use tools for online engagement in communities of practice.

(I) Evaluate and discern credible and scholarly sources of information about visual impairments, including knowledge of valid and reliable research techniques.

(J) Serve as liaison between medical care providers, families, and other members of the educational team to clarify findings and provide further information regarding functional implications unique to visual impairment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44256(c), 44259.7, 44265, 44265.5, 44227.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-31-2022; operative 7-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 22).

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§ 80614. Pupil Personnel Services Credentials Program Standards.

(a) The Commission shall approve an educational program designed to prepare candidates for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Counseling if the program has been determined, by the Commission, to be aligned to the Pupil Personnel Services School Counseling Preconditions, Program Standards, and Performance Expectations (December 2021), available on the Commission website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(b) Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology - Institutions seeking to prepare candidates for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential must align their professional educator preparation program to the Pupil Personnel Services School Psychology, Preconditions, Program Standards, and Performance Expectations (December 2021) available on the Commission website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(c) Pupil Personnel Services School Social Work - Institutions seeking to prepare candidates for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential must align their professional educator preparation program to the Pupil Personnel Services School Social Work Preconditions, Program Standards, and Performance Expectations (December 2021) available on the Commission website and hereby incorporated by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227 and 44266, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.)

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§ 80615.1. Bilingual Authorization Program Precondition.

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370 and in accordance with section 80615.4, the commission will assess applications for a bilingual teacher preparation program that meets the criteria set forth in this section and in section 80615.2 that has provided materials to demonstrate that the program addresses all bilingual teaching performance expectations as specified in 80615.3.

(a) An institution operating a program for the Bilingual Authorization must verify, prior to recommending a candidate for the authorization, that the candidate holds a prerequisite credential or is recommended for a prerequisite credential simultaneously. The prerequisite credential must include an English Learner authorization, or the candidate must be eligible for an English learner authorization pursuant to the provisions of Education Code section 44253.4(b)(1), and Title 5 California Code of Regulations (CCR) sections 80015.1(a)(1) and 80015.2.

(b) Acceptable prerequisite credentials include a valid California teaching credential, services credential with the added special class authorization, visiting faculty permit, child development permit (at the teacher level or higher) or children's center permit which credential or permit authorizes the holder to provide instruction to pupils in preschool, kindergarten, any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, or classes primarily organized for adults, except for the following: emergency credentials or permits, exchange credentials as specified in Education Code section 44333, district intern credentials as specified in Education Code section 44325, sojourn certificated employee credentials as specified in Education Code section 44856, and teacher education internship credentials as specified in Education Code Article 3 (commencing with Education Code section 44450) of Chapter 3.

Credits

History

1. New section filed 1-29-2024; operative 1-29-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 5).

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§ 80615.2. Bilingual Authorization Educator Preparation Program Standards.

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370 and in accordance with section 80615.4, the commission will assess applications for a bilingual teacher preparation program that meets the criteria set forth in this section and in section 80615.1 that has provided materials to demonstrate that the program addresses all bilingual teaching performance expectations as specified in 80615.3.

(a) Program Design. The bilingual teacher preparation program provides an explicit guiding statement of its philosophy, purpose, and rationale relating to bilingual education. This guiding statement acts as a modality for teaching and learning, advancing the educational success of bilingual learners and facilitating the effective participation of bilingual citizens within schools and communities. Consistent with the elements of the program's guiding statement, the program's design of coursework and field experiences for candidates demonstrate valuing the linguistic and cultural assets brought by students to the content and practice of bilingual education; promoting policies and practices that are racially sensitive for faculty, staff, and candidates consistent with the ideals of ethnic, racial, and social justice; and supporting equity, inclusion in all aspects of the program.

(1) The program's design of coursework and field experiences is cohesive and effective in providing candidates with a theoretical and practical understanding necessary to design and implement instruction that addresses the sociocultural, socioemotional, sociolinguistic, sociopolitical, and instructional needs of bilingual learners in a variety of bilingual instructional settings in California public schools.

(2) The roles of the program's leadership team are clearly delineated, and program's leadership is provided by faculty and staff with prior experience in a bilingual setting in California and/or who hold a Bilingual Authorization (or the equivalent), or an advanced degree in bilingual/multicultural education or related field.

(3) The program demonstrates initial, ongoing, and dynamic collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEA) which serve as sites for field experiences so that candidates have opportunities to apply concepts and knowledge as described in the Bilingual Teaching Performance Expectations (BTPEs) in section 80615.3. The program ensures candidates gain knowledge and experience, through coursework and fieldwork in bilingual LEA settings, about the types of bilingual programs being offered to Transitional Kindergarten (TK)-12 students (e.g., one-way immersion, dual immersion, developmental), so that candidates are prepared to be effective in their field placements.

(4) The program helps candidates make connections between the universal teaching performance expectations and the BTPEs, so candidates understand how these two sets of related competencies are reflected in both preparation and instructional practice with bilingual TK-12 students in California public schools. The program's curriculum ensures candidates are offered opportunities such as peer collaboration and other ways to learn, practice, and be assessed on the BTPEs, as well as to understand the complex theoretical and practical theories of the bilingual field (e.g., language acquisition theory and practice, bilingual and multilingual instructional approaches and methodologies, cultural products and respect for cultural traditions, English Language Development instruction, and content instruction and assessment using more than one language as the medium of communication and assessment).

(5) The design of the program includes options for candidates to complete the program in a concurrent model and/or as a post-credential model and takes into consideration a candidate's prior bilingual teaching experiences toward meeting program requirements. The design also specifies how the program is responsive to local needs and current contextual conditions. The program provides opportunities for ongoing professional development in the field of bilingual education and helps concurrent candidates transition to teacher induction.

(b) Preparing Candidates toward Mastery of BTPEs. The BTPEs describe the set of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of bilingual and biliterate candidates to be able to effectively educate and support all students in meeting the state-adopted academic content standards.

(1) The program's coursework and field experience provide opportunities for candidates to learn, apply, and reflect on each BTPE. As candidates progress through the program, pedagogical assignments are increasingly complex and challenging. The scope of the pedagogical assignments addresses the BTPEs as they apply to bilingual teacher preparation and includes program-embedded candidate assessments that provide formative feedback to candidates relative to their progress in the program and towards meeting requirements for the authorization.

(2) As candidates progress through the curriculum, faculty and mentors assess candidates' pedagogical performance in relation to the BTPEs and provide formative and timely performance feedback regarding candidates' progress toward mastering the BTPEs.

(c) Field Experience. The program demonstrates initial and ongoing collaboration with LEAs that serve as sites for field experiences so candidates have opportunities to apply concepts and knowledge as described in the BTPEs. The program provides candidates with opportunities to apply bilingual pedagogies in practice in a bilingual setting through a bilingual system of support that includes linguistic proficiency, cultural responsiveness, and pedagogical competence. The program provides candidates with guidance and assistance by mentors who hold a bilingual authorization or who have expertise in bilingual education, as determined by the program, and who are trained to guide improvements in practice. The program provides candidates with experiences that are integrated into coursework and are aligned with the BTPEs. Field experiences must consist of a minimum 20 hours of field experience throughout the bilingual authorization program. Verification of fieldwork must be completed by the preparation program or by a credentialed teacher, instructional coach, administrator, or other credentialed educator holding a bilingual authorization and having relevant and recent classroom or coaching experience mutually agreed to by the program and candidate.

(d) Monitoring, Supporting, and Assessing Candidate Progress towards Meeting Program Requirements. Program faculty, supervisors, and mentors monitor and support candidates during their progress towards mastering the BTPEs. Evidence regarding candidate progress and performance is used by program personnel to advise and assist candidates toward program completion. The program provides support and assistance to candidates and only retains candidates who make progress toward meeting program expectations and requirements for the authorization. Accurate and timely information, advice, and assistance is accessible to guide candidates' satisfaction of all program requirements in addition to mastering the BTPEs.

(e) Assessment of Candidate Competence. During the program, candidates are guided and coached on their performance in bilingual instruction using formative and summative coursework and fieldwork-embedded assessments. Evaluation as well as verification of a candidate's performance is provided by coursework, faculty, mentors, and program supervisors. Prior to recommending a candidate for a bilingual authorization, person(s) responsible for the program determine(s), using documented evidence, that a candidate has demonstrated the following:

(1) Completion of all program requirements, as determined by person(s) responsible for the program, including satisfactory performance on the full range of the BTPEs, and

(2) Language proficiency in accordance with either A or B below,

(A) Passage of the appropriate California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): World Languages examination that assesses speaking, reading and writing in the target language.

(B) Passage of assessment(s) conducted by the program. The assessment(s) must measure the candidate's knowledge of linguistic repertoires and registers across contexts, instructional language, and content-specific language. The program provides to candidates the guidelines by which they will be assessed. The performance level of such assessment must be set at the equivalent of the minimum level rubric of the American Council on the Teacher of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) 2012 Proficiency Guidelines, hereby incorporated by reference, of

1. Advanced-Low for Western languages and

2. Intermediate-High for non-Western languages

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44253.4, 44253.6, 44253.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-2024; operative 1-29-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 5).

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§ 80615.3. Bilingual Teaching Performance Expectations (BTPE).

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370, and in accordance with section 80615.4, the commission will assess applications for a bilingual teacher preparation program for approval that meets the criteria set forth in sections 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.4 that has provided materials to demonstrate that the program addresses all bilingual teaching performance expectations as specified in this section.

(a) BTPE 1: Engaging and Supporting all Students in Learning. Bilingual teacher candidates:

(1) Apply their knowledge of students, students' backgrounds, assets, learning needs, and goals using the state-adopted academic content standards to engage and motivate students in developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning activities.

(2) Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement learning activities through a transnational lens to support and improve student achievement and promote learning in two languages such that all students have opportunities to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural.

(3) Support all students in learning through respecting the dynamic nature of language change, students' own language use, cultural practice, beliefs, traditions, and values, and funds of knowledge.

(4) Recognize students' transnational educational and cultural experiences and ongoing transnational participation of their communities and apply these understandings within culturally and linguistically appropriate learning activities and engagement with families.

(5) Collaborate with colleagues to promote authentic family/community engagement opportunities, including collaborating with the family/community to engage them as assets to help and support all students in learning and engagement at home.

(6) Demonstrate an understanding of assets-based practices with students as well as family and community outreach and partnership efforts that are consistent with ethnic, racial, and social justice that support equity and inclusion.

(7) Demonstrate pedagogical understanding of the philosophical, theoretical, legal, and legislative foundations of bilingual education and their effects on students' educational achievement.

(b) BTPE 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning. Bilingual teacher candidates:

(1) Demonstrate an understanding that students' motivation, participation, and achievement are influenced by an intercultural classroom climate and school community.

(2) Create and maintain a welcoming and supportive classroom, or other instructional environment, where all students feel valued, safe, and respected by adults and peers.

(3) Demonstrate an understanding of the typologies of English learner students in instructional and community settings by constructing classroom and/or other learning environments that include these learners' assets and needs.

(4) Promote students' social-emotional growth, bilingual development, and sense of individual and civic responsibility using asset-based interventions and supports, restorative practices, and conflict resolution practices that foster a linguistically inclusive community.

(5) Plan instruction within a variety of teaching and learning environments that promote language education, encourage mindful interactions among students, reflect diversity and multiple perspectives, and are culturally, developmentally, and linguistically responsive to the strengths and needs of the students.

(6) Maintain high expectations for content learning as well as language and literacy learning within a bilingual instructional program or setting, with appropriate support for the full range of learners in the setting.

(7) Establish and maintain clear expectations for productive student-to-student as well as student-to-teacher interactions by co-constructing opportunities for safe and respectful translanguaging during instruction.

(c) BTPE 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning (Content Specific Pedagogy). Bilingual teacher candidates:

(1) Demonstrate knowledge of the linguistic repertoires and registers across contexts and content areas of the applicable content standards in both English and the target language as appropriate to the developmental language levels of the K-12 students in the bilingual education program through instructional planning and instructional activities with students.

(2) Collaborate with colleagues to plan content instruction that acknowledges the relationship and transferability between primary and target language vocabulary along with grammatical and linguistic conventions and constructions to help students access the content of the curriculum.

(3) Provide students with practice in integrating the four domains of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) through multimodal communication, language forms, and language functions to help develop students' literacy and content knowledge in two languages.

(4) Identify and use a variety of criteria to assess the suitability and appropriateness of available instructional materials for the local context and to identify any additional resources to support student content learning.

(5) Select instructional resources that will support the developmental, linguistic, cultural, and learning assets and needs of students to help support all students in a bilingual program or setting to access and achieve the content standards.

(d) BTPE 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students Bilingual teacher candidates:

(1) Design learning experiences for all students to help develop bilingualism and biliteracy that are supported by developmental linguistic processes including but not limited to cross-linguistic transfer, contrastive analysis, cognitive and metacognitive research-based processes, language use, and translanguaging.

(2) Apply knowledge of research on the cognitive and metacognitive effects of bilingualism, biliteracy, translanguaging, and transliteracies as developmental processes when designing and implementing engaging instructional practices with all students.

(3) Demonstrate understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, goals, and instructional practices of different research-based bilingual program models (e.g., immersion, dual language) when designing learning experiences for all students consistent with the requirements and characteristics of the specific program model and instructional setting.

(4) Demonstrate knowledge of the most current English Language Arts/English Language Development Standards and Framework, the most current World Languages Standards and Framework, as well as the applicable state-adopted academic content standards and framework, when designing learning experiences for all students.

(e) BTPE 5: Assessing Student Learning. Bilingual teacher candidates:

(1) Collaborate with colleagues to plan, develop, implement, and assess standards-aligned content instruction as appropriate to the languages of instruction.

(2) Employ a variety of culturally relevant, unbiased instructional and assessment strategies, appropriate to student language proficiency and developmental levels in both languages, that assess student achievement while also providing opportunities as appropriate for students to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills.

(3) Apply knowledge of the purposes, characteristics, and appropriate uses of different types of language and content assessments (e.g., diagnostic, informal, formal, progress-monitoring, formative, summative, and performance) to design and implement classroom assessments, including use of appropriate scales and rubrics where applicable.

(4) Collaborate with colleagues across grade levels and subject areas, as applicable, to interpret formative and summative assessment results to identify students' level of academic proficiency in the languages of instruction as well as content knowledge and use this information in planning instruction.

(f) BTPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator. Bilingual teacher candidates:

(1) Demonstrate awareness of historical bias and practices of institutional racism and identify and mitigate these biases and practices in their own thinking, instructional planning, and interactions with students, colleagues, family, and community members to support and increase student biliteracy levels.

(2) Apply knowledge of the philosophical, theoretical, legal, and legislative foundations of bilingual education and advocate for bilingual/multilingual education within their professional communities.

(3) Demonstrate awareness of organizations committed to the advancement of bilingual education.

(4) Engage, promote, and empower families' leadership development for civic engagement under the guidance of mentors.

(5) Demonstrate intercultural communication, understanding, and interaction with families and communities that is linguistically and culturally responsive, respectful, affirming, and empowering.

(6) Recognize the negative effects on students of stereotyping, lack of valuing language varieties/dialects used by students, families, and communities, and lack of valuing the diversity, dimensionality of language.

(7) Understand the constant flux of language vocabulary and usage and take steps to mitigate interference between languages in instructional planning, instructional activities, interactions with students, colleagues, family members, and communities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44253.4, 44253.6, 44253.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-2024; operative 1-29-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 5).

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§ 80615.4. Program Approval Requirements.

Pursuant to Education Code sections 44225(h) and 44370, the commission will assess applications for a bilingual teacher preparation program for approval that meets the criteria set forth in sections 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.3 as specified in this section.

(a) Institutions seeking program approval to offer a bilingual authorization must provide documentation demonstrating alignment with Section 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.3. The documentation shall consist of:

(1) For alignment with section 80615.1, documentation that demonstrates that the program verifies that each candidate holds or is simultaneously seeking the requisite credential for the bilingual authorization.

(2) For alignment with section 80615.2, a listing of all courses for the proposed program, course descriptions, course sequencing, and all course syllabi.

(3) For programs proposing to use a local assessment to determine language proficiency pursuant to section 80615.2(e) rather than the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) examination, documentation demonstrating that the program has established the minimum performance level for that assessment in accordance with 80615.2(e)(2)(B).

(4) For alignment with section 80615.3, documentation that indicates where the Bilingual Teaching Performance Expectations are covered within the program coursework and clinical practice, specifically where in the program the candidates are introduced to, provided opportunities to practice, and are assessed on each of the Bilingual Teaching Performance Expectations.

(b) Upon receipt of documentation specified in sections 80615.4(a)(1)-(5), the commission staff will initiate the review of documentation. The review shall consist of a collaborative effort by a two-person peer review team, selected by commission staff, with knowledge in bilingual teacher preparation. The review shall include the following iterative process:

(1) A review of program documentation will be conducted to determine alignment of the program proposal to Section 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.3.

(2) Written feedback resulting from the review will be provided to the institution seeking program approval within 30 days of the review.

(3) If upon the conclusion of the review it is determined that the proposed program has not been deemed to be in alignment with 80615.1, 80615.2, or 80615.3, the institution seeking program approval will receive written notice of the additional documentation required.

(4) The review team will review the additional documentation submitted by the institution in response to initial feedback and provide written feedback to the institution with the process being repeated until the documentation specified in 80615.4(a)(1)-(5) is determined to be aligned with Section 80615.1, 80615.2 and 80615.3.

(c) Upon review team determination that program documentation demonstrates alignment with Sections 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.3, the review team will recommend the proposed program to the Committee on Accreditation for approval in accordance with Education Code section 44373(c)(2). The Committee on Accreditation will take action to approve or deny approval of the proposed program.

(d) If approved by the Committee on Accreditation, the institution may begin operating the program as of the date of approval by the Committee on Accreditation. Formal notification of Committee on Accreditation action will be provided to the institution within 30 days of Committee on Accreditation approval. The program's ability to recommend candidates for the credential will be effective as of the date of Committee on Accreditation approval.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44370 and 44373(c)(2), Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-2024; operative 1-29-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 5).

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§ 80615. Bilingual Authorization Educator Preparation Program Definitions.

Institutions seeking to prepare candidates for the Bilingual Authorization must align their program to meet the standards in sections 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.3. Definitions in section 80607 and the following terms defined in this section shall apply to sections 80615.1, 80615.2, and 80615.3.

(a) Bilingual Program Models: Various instructional programs that support emergent PK-12 bilingual students. These models can have different goals including but not limited to focusing on developing English proficiency or on developing bilingualism and/or biliteracy skills. Models can be categorized into four types: Developmental Bilingual Program, Dual Language Immersion Program, One-Way Immersion Program, and Transitional Bilingual Education.

(b) Concurrent Candidates: Candidates seeking to earn both a Preliminary teaching credential and a Bilingual Authorization as part of their initial preparation for the credential.

(c) Contrastive Analysis: The systematic study of a pair of languages with the purpose of identifying their structural differences and similarities.

(d) Cross-Linguistic Transfer: Language learners' use of linguistic knowledge of one of their languages to leverage the learning of another language.

(e) Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Learning Activities: Activities that build on asset-based pedagogical research including culturally relevant pedagogy, and culturally responsive pedagogy, and linguistic pedagogy.

(f) Developmental Bilingual Program: Programs that provide instruction for English learners utilizing English and students' native language for literacy and academic instruction with the goals of language proficiency and academic achievement in students' first and second languages. This program is typically found in kindergarten through grade eight but may be offered through grade twelve.

(g) Dual Language Immersion Program (Two-Way Immersion): Program designed to provide instruction to a class of students who are fluent in English and students who are fluent in another language so that both groups of students retain their home language and learn a second language. This program is typically found in kindergarten through grade eight but may be offered through grade twelve. Dual Language Immersion and Two-Way Immersion are synonymous.

(h) One-Way Immersion Program: Program designed to provide instruction to students in English and another language for non-speakers of the other language, with the goals of language proficiency and academic achievement in English and the other language, and cross-cultural understanding. This program is typically found in kindergarten through grade eight but may be offered through grade twelve.

(i) Transitional Bilingual Education: Provides instruction for English learners utilizing English and students' native language for literacy and academic instruction, with the goals of language proficiency and academic achievement in English. Students typically transition to “English only” instruction by third grade. This program is typically found in kindergarten through grade three but may be offered at higher grade levels.

(j) Translanguaging: Refers to using linguistic repertoire, without regard for socially and politically defined language labels or boundaries.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227, 44253.4, 44253.6, 44253.7 and 44373, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-29-2024; operative 1-29-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 5).

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§ 80674.1. Definitions.

As used in this subarticle, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

(a) “Professional preparation program” refers to all programs of an accredited higher education institution which lead to a multiple subject, single subject, specialist, or administrative services credential.

(b) “Direct instructional interaction” means instruction of an elementary or secondary school class, group, or individual, carried out alone or in a team arrangement with the regular classroom teacher.

(c) “Course in teaching methods” means any course offered in an approved program at a higher education institution which focuses upon applied classroom instructional strategies and techniques for effective instruction of elementary and secondary pupils.

(d) “Course in administrative methods” means any course offered in a Commission-approved program at a higher education institution which focuses upon applied strategies and techniques for effective administration of the public schools.

(e) “Evaluation process” is the Commission's process by which teacher education programs accredited higher education institutions are approved, placed on probation, or terminated as a result of being visited by a team of external evaluators. This team is composed of educators, including classroom teachers, and lay persons.

(f) “Probationary status” means the status assigned to an approved program of professional preparation which has been determined to be out-of-compliance with one or more Commission requirements on the basis of findings by a program evaluation process, but which is allowed to continue operation and recommend candidates for credentials. The term “Probationary Approval” does not apply to subject matter programs. The implementing institution of higher education/local education agency has no more than one year to correct the identified deficiencies and to regain “Standard Approval” or be subject to “Terminated Approval.”

(g) “Reports” are written reports requested by the Commission which document data about the faculty participation programs deemed to be worth collecting and sharing with institutions of higher education and others interested in teacher education.

(h) “Commission” means the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, referenced in section 44210 of the Education Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 44225(b) and 44228, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44227.5 and 44203(d), Education Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 80674.1-80674.7) filed 10-2-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 40).

2. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.” 3. Amendment filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16).

4. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 4-6-92; operative 5-6-92 (Register 92, No. 14).

5. Amendment of first paragraph filed 11-21-95; operative 12-21-95 (Register 95, No. 47).

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§ 80674.2. Time Periods and Requirements for Faculty Members Required to Participate in the Public Schools.

(a) For purposes of implementation of these rules the initial three-year period to determine required participation pursuant to this section and section 80674.3 shall commence on October 2, 1985 for educational methods faculty and October 1, 1987 for education administration methods faculty.

(b) Each faculty member who has taught at least one course in teaching methods and/or administrative methods in professional preparation programs during the preceding three-year period shall actively participate in the public schools in activities provided in Section 80674.3 of these rules.

(c) Each faculty member affected by these provisions shall participate for a minimum of thirty (30) clock hours each three-year period.

(d) Each successive three-year period of required participation for an individual faculty member affected by these rules shall not be required to commence before thirty-six (36) months has elapsed from the initial date of the preceding three-year period of participation.

Note: According to Education Code § 44227.5 (d) the Commission shall exempt from this requirement faculty members whose primary assignments are in departments or schools other than education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44227.5, Education Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 11-19-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 47).

2. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

3. Amendment filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16).

4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and adoption of Note filed 4-6-92; operative 5-6-92 (Register 92, No. 14).

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§ 80674.3. Active Faculty Participation in the Public Schools.

Active participation shall be involvement in a public elementary or secondary school and/or district office in a competency area related to the faculty member's assignment in the professional preparation program.

Acceptable activities for meeting the requirement for active participation by faculty members affected by this statute are those activities which enhance the professional development of the faculty through direct involvement in public schools and classrooms and/or the administrative functions of the public schools. Such involvement shall consist of either (a) or (b):

(a) For faculty members whose assignment is to teach one or more courses in teaching methods such involvement shall include:

(1) Direct instructional interaction with students in a classroom setting during the regular school day for a minimum of one-half the time assigned for each faculty member to participate in the public schools.

(2) The other half of the assigned time may also include the following activities conducted within the context of the classroom for a maximum of one-half the time assigned for each faculty member to participate in the public schools:

(A) Inservice education/staff development for school personnel and faculty.

(B) Curriculum development.

(C) Research grants and/or pilot projects related to the schools.

(D) Educational service to school districts and/or county offices.

(E) Clinical supervision of student teachers and/or inservice of classroom teachers.

(b) For faculty members whose assignment is to teach one or more courses relating to administrative methods, such involvement shall include participation in the administrative and instructional functions of the public schools and may include:

(1) Direct interaction with students, teachers and administrators during the regular school day.

(A) Administrative service to school districts and/or county offices.

(B) Other educational service to school districts and/or county offices.

(C) Direct instructional interaction with students in a classroom setting during the regular school day.

(D) Inservice education/staff development for school personnel and faculty.

(E) Research grants and/or pilot projects related to the schools.

(F) Curriculum development.

(2) Supervision of administrative fieldwork or internships may count for a maximum of one-half the time assigned for each faculty member to participate in the public schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44227.5, Education Code.

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

2. Amendment filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16).

3. Amendment of subsection (b) and adoption of subsections (b)(1)-(2) filed 4-6-92; operative 5-6-92 (Register 92, No. 14).

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§ 80674.4. Faculty Implementation Plan.

Individual higher education faculty members who are affected by this regulation shall complete a plan for their participation in the public schools, pursuant to section 80674.3, to be approved and retained by the college or university administrator responsible for teacher and administrator education for the purposes of review prior to participating in a school-based activity which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) A signed general agreement between the institution and the school district to participate in the process provided in section 80674.3.

(b) A specific proposal describing the activity/activities developed by the faculty member, in conjunction with the appropriate school district administrators and classroom teachers when applicable, and signed by all parties to the agreement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44227.5, Education Code.

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

2. Repealer of former section 80674.4, and renumbering and amendment of former section 80674.5 to section 80674.4 filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 89, No. 46.

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§ 80674.5. Reporting of Exemplary Practices.

School districts and/or institutions of higher education shall, upon request, provide the Commission periodically with summaries and reactions regarding the successes and benefits of the participation activities and implementation modes.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44227.5, Education Code.

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

2. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80674.5 to 80674.4, and renumbering of former section 80674.6 to section 80674.5 filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 89, No. 46.

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§ 80674.6. Verification Procedure.

(a) A verification procedure shall be established by the responsible college or university administrator in which the completed participation activities of each participating faculty member are reported to the responsible college/university administrator. The college or university administrator in collaboration with the responsible administrator in each participating school district shall verify whether or not the participation activity has been completed by each affected faculty member.

(b) All documentation of faculty participation activities shall be reviewed for compliance during the evaluation process and shall be subject to random monitoring by the Commission. Failure by the responsible college or university administrator to provide verification that all affected faculty members have satisfied the provisions of sections 80674.2 and 80674.3 may result in the assignment of probationary status for each professional preparation program whose assigned faculty member or members have not fulfilled these requirements.

(c) Institutions of higher education shall provide reports on implementation of these provisions to the Commission upon request.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225(b), Education Code. Reference: Section 44227.5, Education Code.

History

1. Organizational headings of CCR were renamed as a result of CCR Reformat Project as follows: “Part” was renamed to “Division.”

2. Renumbering of former section 80674.6 to section 80674.5, and renumbering and amendment of former section 80674.7 to section 80674.6 filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 89, No. 46.

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§ 80674.7. Verification Procedure. [Renumbered]

Credits

History

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 80674.7 to section 80674.6 filed 3-29-90; operative 4-28-90 (Register 90, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 89, No. 46.

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History

1. Change without regulatory effect repealing subarticle 2 (sections 80680-80690.1) filed 7-31-2003 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2003, No. 31).

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§ 80691. Definitions.

As used in this subarticle, the following terms shall have the meanings as set forth below:

(a) “Board of Institutional Review member” is an individual who has successfully completed the Commission-provided training detailed in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Eleven, Board of Institutional Review Member Skills and Competencies (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(b) “Focused site visit” is a site visit requested by the Committee on Accreditation when it is determined that the professional preparation program is not complying with the accreditation system activities specified in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Four, The Accreditation Cycle (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(c) “Initial institutional approval” is granted by the Committee on Accreditation when an institution that has not previously prepared educators for certification in California has been deemed to meet the accreditation requirements as explained in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Three, Institutional and Program Approval (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(d) “Initial program review” is the review of a professional preparation program's formal response to the program standards associated with a specific program type as explained in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Three, Institutional and Program Approval (rev. 2012). Initial program review occurs when a professional preparation program intends to offer a new professional preparation program type or when the Commission revises program standards to such a significant degree that a professional preparation program must rewrite the program document.

(e) “Institution” means any of the following categories of agencies which are authorized to seek initial institutional approval as defined in subsection (c) in order to submit a professional preparation program for approval and accreditation as defined in subsection (h):

(1) A California county superintendent of schools office;

(2) A California school district;

(3) A charter school as established in Education Code Section 47605;

(4) A regionally-accredited college or university;

(5) A non-governmental or community-based organization.

(f) “Late review” refers to the submission of a Biennial Report, as defined in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Five, Biennial Reports (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, and/or a Program Assessment, as defined in Chapter Six, Program Assessment (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference, after the deadline established pursuant to the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Four, The Accreditation Cycle (rev. 2012).

(g) “Program Assessment” is a process that occurs in year four of the seven year accreditation cycle and requires professional preparation programs to submit to the Commission a clear description of how a program is operating as explained in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Six, Program Assessment (rev. 2012).

(h) “Professional preparation program” refers to an institution that has been approved by the Commission and accredited by the Committee on Accreditation to offer a program which leads to the issuance of teaching credentials, services credentials, specialist credentials, added authorizations, or certificates.

(i) “Site revisit” is an accreditation visit that is conducted as a result of an action taken by the Committee on Accreditation to place stipulations on the accreditation of a professional preparation program as detailed in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Fifteen, The Accreditation Revisit (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(j) “Site visit” is an accreditation visit conducted in the seventh year of the accreditation cycle as specified in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Four, The Accreditation Cycle (rev. 2012).

(k) “Standard accreditation cycle” refers to the seven-year accreditation cycle specified in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Four, The Accreditation Cycle (rev. 2012).

(l) “Stipulations” are placed on the accreditation of a professional preparation program by the Committee on Accreditation when it is determined that one or more applicable common and/or program standards have not been met or have been met with concerns as explained in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Eight, Accreditation Decisions: Options and Implications (rev. 2012), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(h), 44370, 44371, 44372, 44373(c) and 44374, Education Code.

History

1. New subarticle 3 (sections 80691-80692) and section filed 10-23-2013 as an emergency; operative 10-23-2013 (Register 2013, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-23-2013 order transmitted to OAL 1-7-2014 and filed 2-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6).

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§ 80692. Program Approval and Accreditation Fees.

(a) The following fees associated with the activities defined in section 80691 shall be submitted to the Commission by the professional preparation program:

(1) Fees for document review beyond the Standard Accreditation Cycle shall be submitted with the professional preparation program's formal response to the applicable standards as follows:

(A) Initial institutional approval: $2,000 flat fee.

(B) Initial program review:

A $2,000 flat fee shall be assessed for professional preparation programs that lead to one of the following credentials or authorizations:

1. Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Sections 80003 and 80413; Ed. Code section 44259(b));

2. Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential (Sections 80004 and 80413; Ed. Code section 44259(b));

3. Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs (Section 80048.6(b)(3));

4. Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs (Section 80048.6(b)(4));

5. Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (Section 80048.6(b)(5));

6. Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Visual Impairments (Section 80048.6(b)(6));

7. Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education (Sections 80047 and 80048.6(b)(7));

8. Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Section 80054);

9. Preliminary and Clear Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credential (Sections 80034.2, 80035.1, and 80035.5);

10. Preliminary and Clear Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential (Section 80037);

11. Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling, School Social Work, or School Psychology (Section 80049);

12. School Nurse Services Credential (with or without the Special Teaching Authorization in Health) (Section 80050);

13. Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (with or without Special Class Authorization) (Sections 80048.9 and 80048.9.4);

14. Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential: Orientation and Mobility (Section 80048.9.1);

15. Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential: Audiology (Section 80048.9.2);

16. Library Teacher Librarian Services Credential (with or without Special Class Authorization) (Sections 80053 and 80053.1);

17. Preliminary PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Section 80067(a)).

(C) Initial program review: A $1,500 flat fee shall be assessed for professional preparation programs that lead to one of the following credentials or authorizations:

1. Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Section 80413; Ed. Code section 44259(c));

2. Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential (Section 80413; Ed. Code section 44259(c));

3. Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Section 80048.8.1);

4. Clear PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Section 80067 (b));

5. Clear Administrative Services Credential (Section 80054);

6. Bilingual Authorization (Section 80033);

7. Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential (Section 80046.1).

(D) Initial program review: A $1,000 flat fee shall be assessed for professional preparation programs that lead to one of the following credentials or authorizations:

1. Special Education Added Authorization: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Section 80048.7(d)(1));

2. Special Education Added Authorization: Deaf-Blind (Section 80048.7(d)(2));

3. Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization (Section 80048.5);

4. Preliminary Resource Specialist Added Authorization (Section 80070.3);

5. Clear Resource Specialist Added Authorization (Section 80070.4);

6. Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (Section 80069.2);

7. Clear Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential (Section 80070);

8. Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (Section 80014);

9. Restricted Specialist Teaching Credential in Reading (Section 80048.1);

10. Clear Agricultural Specialist Instruction Credential (Section 80068);

11. Designated Subjects Special Subjects Teaching Credential (Section 80037);

12. Designated Subjects Supervision and Coordination Credential (Section 80038);

13. Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or English Learner Authorization (Section 80015);

14. Special Teaching Authorization in Health (Section 80050);

15. Special Class Authorization for Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (Section 80048.9.4);

16. School Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization (Section 80049).

(E) Initial Program Review: A flat fee of $500 shall be assessed for each multiple subject, single subject, PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential, and Education Specialist internship program.

(F) A professional preparation program that provides a number of Board of Institutional Review members that is equal to or greater than two times the number of their program documents submitted for initial program review annually and that assume all travel costs related to the review of the program documents submitted for initial review shall be exempt from payment of the fees associated with subsection (a)(1).

(2) Fees for the following activities in excess of the regularly scheduled accreditation activities shall be submitted to the Commission in the year that the extraordinary activities are performed:

(A) Focused site visit: $1,000 for each individual attending the focused site visit.

(B) Late reviews: $500 per submission.

(C) Stipulations:

1. Site revisit: $1,000 per individual attending the site revisit.

2. Review of a report due to stipulations that does not require a site revisit as detailed in the Accreditation Handbook, Chapter Nine, Activities during the Seventh Year of the Accreditation Cycle (Rev. 2012), hereby incorporated by reference: $500 flat fee.

3. Review of a report associated with a site revisit as detailed in the Accreditation Handbook, Chapter Nine, Activities during the Seventh Year of the Accreditation Cycle (Rev. 2012): $1,000 flat fee.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225, 44371, 44372, 44373, 44374 and 44374.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-23-2013 as an emergency; operative 10-23-2013 (Register 2013, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-21-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-23-2013 order transmitted to OAL 1-7-2014 and filed 2-5-2014 (Register 2014, No. 6).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-5-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 23).

4. Amendment of subsection (a)(1)(B)16., new subsection (a)(1)(B)17., amendment of subsections (a)(1)(C)4. and (a)(1)(C)6., repealer of subsection (a)(1)(C)7. and amendment of (a)(1)(E) filed 2-28-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 9).

5. Amendment of subsection (a)(1)(C)6., new subsection (a)(1)(C)7., repealer of subsection (a)(1)(D)2. and subsection renumbering filed 12-12-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 50).

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§ 80693. Definitions.

As used in this subarticle, the following terms shall have the meanings as set forth below:

(a) “Institution fee” is part one of the total annual accreditation fee charged to an institution, as defined in section 80691(e), based on the average number of credential recommendations over the prior three fiscal years.

(b) “Program fee” is part two of the total annual accreditation fee charged to an institution, as defined in section 80691(e), based on the number of Commission-approved educator programs offered by the institution.

(c) “Total annual accreditation fee” is comprised of the institution fee and program fee, as defined in subsections (a) and (b), and represents the total amount due to the Commission annually.

(d) “Initial Preparation programs” are programs that provide the coursework and field experiences for individuals earning an initial teaching or services credential.

(e) “Second Tier and Specialist programs” apply the knowledge and skills from the preliminary program in an on-the-job mentored and supported assignment. Second tier preparation programs are such that allow the individual to earn the clear teaching or services credential. Specialist programs are programs through which a credentialed teacher may earn an authorization to teach in an additional area.

(f) “Added Authorization and Special Class/Teaching Authorization programs” are programs that an educator may complete to add an additional authorization that is closely related to the authorization held.

(g) “Intern programs” are a path to initial preparation program completion that allows an individual the ability to complete their preparation coursework concurrent in a paid position, upon completion of the required minimum preservice preparation as described in program standards.

(h) “Inactive programs” refer to Commission-approved educator preparation programs that have not withdrawn but are no longer accepting new candidates as detailed in the Accreditation Handbook Chapter Three, Institutional and Program Approval (rev. 2013), available on the Commission's website and hereby incorporated by reference.

(i) “Recommendation” refers to the process of recommending candidates to receive a credential. Institutions must recommend their candidates, as specified in Education Code section 44227(b), to receive a credential after completing an approved program as part of the credential issuing process.

(j) “Extraordinary activity fee” refers to the fee charged to institutions that have not submitted the annual accreditation fee by the established due date.

(k) “Actual costs” may include costs for travel, per diem and incidentals for site visit volunteers and Commission staff, reimbursement of substitute teachers, room rentals, equipment, communication, staff time, accounting and legal services to support accreditation, supplies and statewide indirect costs.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225 and 44227, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(h), 44370, 44371, 44372, 44373(c) and 44374, Education Code.

History

1. New subarticle 4 (sections 80693-80694) and section filed 7-11-2014 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-3-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-11-2014 order transmitted to OAL 12-4-2014 and filed 1-20-2015 (Register 2015, No. 4).

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§ 80694. Annual Accreditation Fees.

(a) The total annual accreditation fee, as defined in section 80693(c) shall be submitted to the Commission by September 1 of each year.

(b) An institution's failure to submit the total annual accreditation fee by November 1 annually shall result in:

(1) An extraordinary activity fee of $500 to be paid in addition to the total annual accreditation fee.

(2) The suspension of the institution's ability to make recommendations for credentials until all fees are paid in full.

(A) The suspension shall commence immediately upon the Commission's sending written notice that the total annual accreditation fee was not fully paid by November 1 each year.

(c) For fiscal year 2014-15 the institution fee, as defined in section 80693(a), shall be as follows:

(1) 0-50 recommendations: $1,000.

(2) 51-100 recommendations: $1,400.

(3) 101-300 recommendations: $1,800.

(4) 301-600 recommendations: $2,200.

(5) Over 600 recommendations: $2,500.

(d) In subsequent fiscal years, the Commission shall adjust the Institution Fee specified in section 80694 (c) each year by the Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government, rounded to the nearest ten dollars.

(e) For fiscal year 2014-15 the program fee shall be as follows for each program:

(1) Initial Preparation program: $400

(2) Intern program: $150

(3) Second Tier and Specialist program: $300

(4) Added Authorization and Special Class/Teaching Authorization program: $200

(5) Inactive program: $50

(f) In subsequent fiscal years, the Executive Director shall determine the program fee by calculating the actual costs of accreditation activities in the prior fiscal year and apportioning the actual costs at the same ratio as in fiscal year 2014-15, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

(g) The Commission shall determine whether a change in fees will be necessary and provide notification should changes be necessary, to the Legislature and Department of Finance, on or before July 1 of each year. Adjustments contained in subsections (d) and (f) are not a change in fees.

(h) The Commission shall post on its website the total annual accreditation fee for each Commission-approved institution, and how it was determined, on or before August 1st each year.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 44225, Education Code. Reference: Sections 44225(h), 44371, 44372, 44373(c), 44374 and 44374.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-11-2014 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2014, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-3-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-11-2014 order transmitted to OAL 12-4-2014 and filed 1-20-2015 (Register 2015, No. 4).

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§ 90000

This program shall be known as the Education Technology Grant Program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New division 9 (chapter 1), chapter 1 (sections 90000-90009) and section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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§ 90001. Definitions.

For purposes of this program, pursuant to Chapter 8.6 of Part 27, commencing with Section 52270 of the Education Code, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Computers” as used in Education Code section 52270 means multimedia computers, with access to a CD-ROM internally or over a network, with the capacity to access Internet-based resources. Technical specifications for computers purchased through this act shall comply with those specified by the Secretary for Education in the document “ETGP Technical Specifications Rev. 11-6-00.” This document is incorporated by reference and can be found on the Secretary for Education's web site at www.ose.ca.gov/edtech/ or may be obtained by calling the Secretary's office at (916) 323-0611. These technical specifications are not designed to limit the flexibility of eligible schools to choose the appropriate technology for their needs, but to set an appropriate “floor” for minimum technical specifications so that equipment purchased under this program will continue to be useful for three to five years into the future.

(b) “Access to advanced placement courses online” as used in Education Code section 52270(c) means that all computers acquired through this program shall have a networked connection to the Internet and meet the minimum technical specifications set by the Secretary for Education in the document “ETGP Technical Specifications Rev. 11-6-00.” This document is incorporated by reference and can be found on the Secretary for Education's web site at www.ose.ca.gov/edtech/ or may be obtained by calling the Secretary's office at (916) 323-0611.

(c) “Education technology plan” as used in Education Code section 52270 means any of the following:

(1) a district or school technology plan that complies with the requirements of the federal E-rate program,

(2) an approved Digital High School Application for each school site receiving grant funding, or

(3) a Digital High School Application in progress,

(4) a technology plan in progress.

(d) Schools or school districts eligible for funding under this program, as expressed in Education Code Section 52270(g) means a comprehensive high school, a charter school, a continuation school, an alternative school that operates a computer lab or learning center, a community day school, or a county office of education, serving students in grades 9-12, and with a CDS high school ownership code. For the purposes of these regulations, “eligible school or district” does not include the California Youth Authority, ROC/ROP, state special schools, or distance learning schools.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsections (a), (b) and (d), transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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§ 90002. Report Regarding Projected Installed Base of Education Technology.

(a) No later than 30 days after the enactment of these regulations, school districts with eligible schools and eligible charter schools that choose to participate shall submit an application with the following information to their California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) region. This application shall be signed and final approval will be granted as follows:

(1) an application for funding, indicating the district or charter school's willingness to accept the assurances requested under section 90006 of these regulations, subject to final approval as described below:

(A) For direct-funded charter schools, the application shall be signed by the director of the charter school, and final approval for accepting the grant under the assurances required by this program shall be given by the director of the charter school.

(B) For locally-funded charter schools, the application shall be signed by the director of the charter school and the final approval for accepting the grant under the assurances required by this program shall be given by the director of the charter schools and the governing board for the charter school.

(C) For all other schools, the application shall be signed by the superintendent or fiscal agent of the school district, and the final approval for accepting the grant under the assurances required by this program shall be given by the governing board of the school district.

(2) an inventory of technology at each eligible school site, including the number of computers available for instructional use as of October 4, 2000, the number of multimedia computers available for instructional use, the number of classrooms as of October 4, 2000, the number of classrooms with Internet access, the number of computers the eligible school expects to acquire through grants from Year 2, Year 3 or Year 4 of the Digital High School program or other known public or private sources, and the enrollment of the school as reported in the October 2000 California Basic Educational Data System collection.

(b) No later than 45 days after the enactment of these regulations, CTAP, in consultation with and under the statutory direction of the California Department of Education (CDE), pursuant to Section 51871(a) of the Education Code, shall review the applications for accuracy, verify consistency with existing data, and prepare a report for the Secretary for Education regarding the ratio of students to computers in eligible schools serving students in grades 9-12. The report shall have each of the following elements:

(1) Delivered both on paper and electronically, in a format that is acceptable to the Secretary for Education.

(2) Include the information collected from eligible schools pursuant to Section 90002(a) of these regulations.

(3) Calculate the student-to-multimedia computer ratios for each eligible school, in addition to an actual count of hardware, based on the data eligible schools report to CTAP.

(4) Detail the best projections of CTAP and CDE regarding expected increases in the hardware available for instructional use in each eligible school due to planned hardware installations as a result of Year 2, Year 3 or Year 4 Digital High School grants, as well as other public or private sources which are known as of October 1, 2000. This projection shall be known as “expected increases in hardware.”

(5) A “projected ratio” of students-to-multimedia computers available for instructional use at eligible schools, derived by combining the “student-to-multimedia computer ratio” and the “expected increases to hardware”.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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§ 90003. CTAP Report Regarding Barriers to AP Online Content.

No later than 45 days after the enactment of these regulations, CTAP, in consultation with and under the statutory direction of CDE pursuant to Section 51871(a) of the Education Code, shall provide the Secretary for Education with a report identifying high schools that provide three (3) or fewer Advanced Placement courses, and that need hardware, infrastructure or wiring to provide connectivity for on-line classes. CTAP shall work with school districts and eligible schools to determine whether individual school sites plan to provide Advanced Placement courses via technology, and shall report on the hardware, infrastructure and wiring necessary to bring eligible schools online Advanced Placement courses. Further, the report shall identify other resources that could address these needs, such as the Digital High School program or the federal E-rate program, and estimate the specific technology needs for each school site that may be funded from the Education Technology Grant Program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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§ 90004. Calculation of Grants.

(a) The priority for the distribution of funds shall be as follows:

(1) The first priority shall be eligible schools serving grades 9-12 that provide three (3) or fewer Advanced Placement courses, and that need hardware, infrastructure or wiring that is not available from other sources to achieve connectivity to on-line Advanced Placement classes.

(2) The second priority shall be eligible schools serving students in grades 9-12 that have a projected student-to-multimedia computer ratio, as defined in section 90002(b)(5) of these regulations, of greater than 5:1.

(3) The third priority, if any funds remain from this one-time allocation, shall be eligible schools serving grades 9-12 that have a projected student-to-multimedia computer ratio, as defined in section 90002(b)(5) of these regulations, of equal to or less than 5:1.

(b) The Secretary for Education, upon receipt of the reports from CTAP, shall:

(1) Calculate the funds necessary for each Priority One school to provide Advanced Placement content online, in order to ensure that each Priority One school can offer a total of four or more Advanced Placement courses.

(2) Calculate the funds required to reduce the projected ratio of students-to-computers in each eligible Priority Two school, based on an allocation of $1500 per computer. The Secretary for Education has set a preliminary goal of reducing all Priority Two schools to a 5:1 ratio. However, the Secretary for Education retains the authority to adjust the ratio to a higher or lower ratio, depending on the results of the CTAP survey, in order to remain within the $175 million in one-time funds allocated for this program. Allocations shall be made in such a manner as to improve or maintain an equal ratio across all eligible high schools.

(3) Allocate Priority Three grants, based on an allocation of $1500 per computer, should any funds remain after funding the Priority One and Priority Two eligible schools. Allocations shall be made in such a manner as to improve or maintain an equal ratio across all eligible high schools.

(c) Once the calculations required in subparagraph (b) are completed, the Secretary for Education shall notify eligible schools or districts in writing of the amounts allocated for each eligible school, and notify eligible schools or districts of the student-to-multimedia computer ratio they will be expected to reach with the amount of funding provided. Schools may elect to participate pursuant to Section 90005 of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsections (a)(3) and (b)(3), transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 9. Secretary for Education > Chapter 1. Education Technology Grant Program > § 90005. Preparation by Eligible Schools, Release of Funds.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7E9873434C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:24:40.512993+00:00
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§ 90005. Preparation by Eligible Schools, Release of Funds.

(a) Upon notification that the Secretary for Education has calculated the amount of funds available for each school district with eligible schools, CTAP shall:

(1) Work with eligible schools to ensure each district or school site has a technology plan that complies with these regulations.

(2) Obtain award agreements, approved by the governing body of each participating charter school or school district with eligible schools as specified in Section 90002(a)(1), that detail the funds allocated by the Secretary for Education and the charter school or school district's commitment to reduce the student-to-multimedia computer ratio in eligible schools to the ratio specified by the Secretary for Education pursuant to Section 90004(b) of these regulations.

(b) Upon documenting receipt of a technology plan that complies with these regulations, a completed application, and a completed award agreement, CTAP shall forward a copy of the signed assurances and award agreements to the Secretary for Education, who shall request the State Controller release one hundred percent (100%) of the funds encumbered for each eligible school to the school district or charter school.

(c) Participating charter schools or school districts must encumber funds received pursuant to this program by June 30, 2001, by issuing a purchase order or entering into a contract to purchase or lease a sufficient number of computers to meet the student-to-multimedia computer ratio determined by the Secretary for Education pursuant to Section 90004(b) of these regulations. Participating charter schools or school districts must complete and certify the installation of new equipment purchased or leased with Education Technology Grant Program funds by March 1, 2002. Participating charter schools or school districts must file an “End of Grant Expenditure Report/Certification of Completion” with the participating CTAP region within 30 days of installation, and no later than March 1, 2002.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsections (a)(2) and (c), transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 9. Secretary for Education > Chapter 1. Education Technology Grant Program > § 90006. Assurances from School Districts.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:24:43.909085+00:00
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§ 90006. Assurances from School Districts.

As a condition of receiving funds under the Education Technology Grant Program, the governing body of a participating charter school or school district agrees to repay any funding received if the following conditions have not been met:

(a) the grant funds will be awarded by the charter school or school district to eligible schools.

(b) the charter school or school district has an education technology plan or will develop a plan with the assistance of CTAP within 90 days after submission of this assurance.

(c) the charter school or school district agrees to improve the student-to-multimedia computer ratio to the ratio specified by the Secretary for Education pursuant to Section 90004(b) of these regulations.

(d) all equipment purchased through these funds shall be Internet-ready and meet the technical specifications set by the Secretary for Education in the document “ETGP Technical Specifications Rev. 11-6-00.” This document is incorporated by reference and can be found on the Secretary for Education's web site at www.ose.ca.gov/edtech/ or may be obtained by calling the Secretary's office at (916) 323-0611.

(e) the charter school or school district will obtain a maintenance agreement for all equipment acquired through this program at the time of purchase/lease or otherwise identify funding for maintenance/support of the equipment for a period of not less than three (3) years.

(f) all hardware acquired under this program will be used for instructional purposes.

(g) all hardware acquired under this program will be placed in classrooms, libraries, or technology/media centers at the school site.

(h) the technology purchased or leased with funds from the Education Technology Grant Program will be used to ensure that eligible schools provide a total of four or more Advanced Placement courses, if a charter school or school district receives Priority One funding in order to purchase the hardware, infrastructure or wiring necessary to provide connectivity for on-line Advanced Placement classes at a charter school or school district.

(i) The school district will file an “End of Grant Expenditure Report/Certification of Completion” with CTAP no later than thirty days after completion of the installation, and not later than March 1, 2002.

(j) The charter school or school district has adopted a policy regarding access by pupils to Internet and on-line sites, pursuant to Section 51870.5 of the Education Code.

(k) The charter school or school district agrees to update the California Education Technology Inventory for each school, including existing equipment, and the new equipment funded by this program.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsections (a), (c) and (d), transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 9. Secretary for Education > Chapter 1. Education Technology Grant Program > § 90007. On-Site Compliance Visits.
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§ 90007. On-Site Compliance Visits.

(a) CTAP shall conduct on-site compliance visits for no less than 10% of the eligible schools awarded grants under the Education Technology Grant Program and report results to the Secretary for Education by June 30, 2002. The compliance visit shall include:

(1) Whether the charter school or school district met the assurances outlined in section 90006 of these regulations, with special emphasis on whether eligible schools met the student-to-multimedia computer ratio designated by the Secretary for Education pursuant to Section 90004(b) of these regulations.

(2) Whether the charter school or school district has entered all relevant education technology inventory data in the California Education Technology Inventory.

(3) Other relevant measures of progress as determined by CTAP.

(b) If, based on the on-site compliance visit, CTAP determines that the terms of the award agreement have not been met, CTAP shall notify the Secretary for Education, who, pursuant to the assurances in section 90006 of these regulations, and upon a finding of material non-compliance with the assurances, will instruct the State Controller to withhold funding from the next apportionment due to the school district.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order, including further amendment of subsection (a)(1), transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 9. Secretary for Education > Chapter 1. Education Technology Grant Program > § 90008. Early Awards for Schools with Extreme Hardships.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:24:51.046563+00:00
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§ 90008. Early Awards for Schools With Extreme Hardships.

Upon a determination that an eligible charter school or school district has a high ratio of students-to-multimedia computers, or is unable to provide urgently needed Advanced Placement online courses due to technological limitations, and a determination that the school will be eligible for funds under Priority One or Priority Two as outlined in section 90004 of these regulations, the Secretary for Education shall have the authority to request that the State Controller release funds to charter schools or school districts any time after the effective date of the regulations, in order to quickly improve the technology available to students in eligible charter schools or school districts. The computers purchased pursuant to these early awards shall be deducted from future allocations under this program, as determined by the Secretary for Education.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 9. Secretary for Education > Chapter 1. Education Technology Grant Program > § 90009. Authority for Secretary to Extend Application Date.
Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I7EAC22534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3
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§ 90009. Authority for Secretary to Extend Application Date.

The Secretary for Education may, upon the showing of good cause, extend the application date specified in section 90002(a) of these regulations.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 52270, Education Code. Reference: Section 52270. Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2000 (Register 2000, No. 43). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-26-2000 order transmitted to OAL 2-22-2001 and filed 3-29-2001 (Register 2001, No. 13).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100000. Introduction.
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§ 100000. Introduction.

The following regulations are promulgated under California Education Code section 92440.5, which authorizes The Regents of the University of California to enact regulations addressing the conduct of persons who are not students, officers, or employees of the University of California when that conduct is a threat to persons or property or constitutes interference with functions or activities of the University. Violation of regulations promulgated under section 92440.5 is punishable as a misdemeanor. Pursuant to section 92440.5, these regulations do not apply to the conduct of students, officers, or employees of the University; their conduct is governed by other University regulations. These regulations may not be utilized to impinge upon the lawful exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of speech or assembly, or the constitutionally protected right of personal privacy.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New division 10 (chapter 1, sections 100000-100015), chapter 1 (sections 100000-100015) and section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100001. Definitions.
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§ 100001. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this Chapter:

A. “Non-affiliate” means any person who is not any of the following: a student, officer, official volunteer, employee, Regent, or emeritus of the University of California or a member of a household authorized to reside in University Property. As used in this definition:

1. “student” means any person who (a) is enrolled in or registered with an academic program of the University; (b) has completed the immediately preceding term, is not presently enrolled, and is eligible for re-enrollment; or (c) is on an approved educational leave or other approved leave status, or is on filing-fee status.

2. “official volunteer” means any person who is: (a) listed as an officer or a board member of the recognized campus alumni association, including its committees or related clubs; (b) listed as an officer or a board member of a support group formally recognized by the particular campus; or (c) formally registered through the relevant Campus Human Resources/Staff Personnel office and authorized to provide volunteer services on behalf of the University in campus facilities (e.g., hospitals, museums, etc.).

3. “employee” means any person who is listed in the campus payroll system, regardless of the percentage of time associated with the person's employment, including a staff retiree who has been recalled for University employment and other individuals to whom the University is contractually obligated to provide access to University property equivalent to that allowed to University employees.

4. “emeritus” means any person who holds the title of “emeritus” pursuant to Regents Standing Order 103.5 and section 120 of the University of California Academic Personnel Manual.

B. “University Property” means buildings and grounds that are operated by, or under the control of, the Regents of the University of California.

C. “Person” includes natural persons, corporations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, associations and other organizations of persons.

D. “Designated University Official” means the University official delegated authority over the relevant operation from the Chancellor or chief administrative officer of the facility.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100002. Enforcement.
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§ 100002. Enforcement.

When enforcing this Chapter, an officer or employee authorized to maintain order on the campus or facility should make a reasonable attempt to warn and advise a non-affiliate subject to cease the prohibited conduct or activity before citing and/or arresting the non-affiliate subject for violation of this Chapter, except where the conduct violating this Chapter reasonably appears to create a threat to or endanger health, safety or property.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100003. Alcohol.
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§ 100003. Alcohol.

No non-affiliate shall drink or consume any alcoholic beverage, or possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container, on University property out of doors, except as an invited guest at an event or activity sponsored by the University at which the Designated University Official has approved the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100004. Approval for Activity on University of California Property.
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Retrieved: 2026-09-17T01:25:13.632550+00:00
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§ 100004. Approval for Activity on University of California Property.

A. Approval for Gatherings or Demonstrations: No non-affiliate shall hold or conduct any demonstration or gathering in or upon any University property without prior approval from the Designated University Official, and subject to such requirements regarding time, place, and manner as the Designated University Official may impose.

B. Approval for Structures or Equipment: No non-affiliate shall build, construct, set up, place or maintain or attempt such, in or upon any University of California owned or operated property, any tent, platform, booth, bench, table, building, sound system, or other structure, without prior approval from the Designated University Official, and subject to such requirements regarding time, place, and manner as the Designated University Official may impose.

C. Approval for Amplified Sound: No non-affiliate may use amplified sound on University Property, without prior approval from the Designated University Official, and subject to such requirements regarding time, place, and manner as the Designated University Official may impose.

D. Criteria for approval of activities in this section shall be content-neutral and specified in advance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100005. Camping and Storage of Personal Belongings.
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§ 100005. Camping and Storage of Personal Belongings.

No non-affiliate on University property shall, without authorization from a Designated University Official:

A. Camp, occupy camp facilities, use camp paraphernalia, or store personal property on University property.

B. Bring any tent or other housing structure on University property, or occupy any such tent or housing structure.

C. Set up a household or campsite on University property.

D. Bring, leave, or dump furniture, mattresses, or other large household items on University property, or bring or maintain large personal belongings or large amounts of personal belongings on University property, except as authorized by the Designated University Official. For purposes of this section, “large household items,” “large personal belongings,” and “large amounts of personal belongings,” means anything that cannot be reasonably carried on the person or reasonably used for personal purposes.

E. Store personal possessions on University property. For purposes of this section, “storage of personal possessions” means leaving items unattended, that is, not in the owner's immediate personal custody and control.

F. Bring onto University property any unauthorized carts, carriages, trailers, or other vehicles of conveyance designed for, or used to transport property, except for: (1) baby carriages actually used to transport infants, or (2) wheelchairs or other wheeled conveyances necessary for disabled access.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100006. Commercial Activities.
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§ 100006. Commercial Activities.

No non-affiliate shall solicit, hawk or otherwise peddle or rent any goods, wares, merchandise, liquids or edibles for human consumption or services on University property, operate any commercial enterprise, or give any lessons, classes or instruction on University property whether for profit or otherwise, except as specifically authorized by the Designated University Official. For purposes of this section, soliciting and selling shall include the leafleting or distribution of advertisements or other promotional devices.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100007. Curfew.
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§ 100007. Curfew.

No non-affiliate shall enter or otherwise remain on University Property between the hours of midnight to 6:00 a.m., or at such other times as published or posted by the campus or University location. This curfew shall not apply to University housing residents or their invited guests, invited guests of University faculty, emeritus or staff, persons possessing valid written authorization from the Designated University Official, or those on legitimate University related business or attending a specific University sponsored event. Those persons possessing a valid written authorization, or attending a specific event, shall be allowed to remain and use the facilities as specified in their authorization or through the duration of the specific event, after which time they shall leave the property without any appreciable delay. This curfew also shall not apply to people proceeding directly across a roadway or path that has been designated by the Designated University Official as open to the public during curfew hours.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100008. Dangerous Materials.
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§ 100008. Dangerous Materials.

No non-affiliate shall bring any explosive material (as defined by section 12000 of the California Health and Safety Code) or flammable material (as defined by section 12504 of the California Health and Safety Code) or any hazardous or flammable materials (as defined by the regulations adopted pursuant to section 2402.7 of the California Vehicle Code) onto University property, regardless of whether or not the material is burning, except such materials that are transported in approved containers and necessary for the conduct of the business of the University or are approved by the Designated University Official or are contained in any tank used only to carry fuel necessary for the operation of a vehicle or any equipment of the vehicle.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100009. Dogs, Cats and Other Animals.
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§ 100009. Dogs, Cats and Other Animals.

No non-affiliate, having ownership, custody or control of any dog, cat or other animal, except for animals (as described in California Penal Code section 365.5) assisting persons with disabilities, shall cause, suffer or permit such animal on University property without authorization, unless (1) the animal remains on a leash or under the hand control of a responsible person at all times, (2) the animal is not left unattended, and (3) the animal remains at all time in outdoor areas designated by the University. Any non-affiliates having ownership, custody or control of any animal on University property must promptly remove and properly dispose of any droppings left by such animal.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100010. Fires.
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§ 100010. Fires.

Non-affiliates shall not start or maintain campfires, portable stoves, open fires and other fires on University property except as expressly authorized by the Designated University Official, and subject to such requirements regarding location, time, and fire safety precautions as the Designated University Official may impose.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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Hierarchy: TITLE 5. EDUCATION > Division 10. The Regents of the University of California > Chapter 1. Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California > § 100011. Nudity.
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§ 100011. Nudity.

No non-affiliate shall be nude on University property in any place open to the public or any place visible from a place open to the public including offices and classrooms, except for specifically designated “clothing optional areas” of campus gymnasiums and pools, dressing rooms, changing rooms, and restrooms. “Nude” within the meaning of this section means the absence of an opaque covering which covers the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anus or anal region of any person or any portion of the breast at or below the areola thereof of any female person.

This prohibition does not apply to: (1) individuals or groups participating in visual or performing arts productions or academic programs or classes scheduled or sponsored by campus academic units or departments or under the auspices of programs approved by the Designated Campus Official for the sponsorship or presentation of visual or performing arts productions, as determined and formally approved by the departmental chair, unit or program director; or (2) any female exposing her breast to the extent such exposure is necessary to breast-feed a child.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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§ 100012. Passage on University Property.

No non-affiliate shall remain on University property if directed to leave that University property by the chief administrative officer of the campus or facility, or an officer or employee designated by the chief administrative officer to maintain order on the campus or facility, upon the reasonable determination of that officer or employee that the non-affiliate is committing an act that is likely to interfere with the peaceful conduct of the activities of the campus or facility or has entered the campus or facility with the purpose of committing any such act.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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§ 100013. Prohibited Conduct.

No non-affiliate on University property shall:

G. Knowingly and willfully interfere with the peaceful conduct of the activities of the campus or facility by intimidating, harassing or obstructing any University employee, student, or any other person.

H. Delay or linger without lawful purpose for being on the property and for the purpose of committing a crime or violation of these policies as opportunity may be discovered.

I. Use University facilities not generally open to the public, including but not limited to, showers, storage lockers, study lounges or recreational facilities, without authorization of a Designated University Official.

J. Rummage through or remove any discarded item from any recycling container or any designated University waste or recycling center without authorization of a Designated University Official.

K. Urinate or defecate in any place other than a designated restroom or other facility designed for the sanitary disposal of human waste.

L. Wear a mask, personal disguise, or otherwise conceal his/her identity with the intent of intimidating any person or group, or for the purpose of evading or escaping discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of violations of University policy, University regulations or municipal, state, or federal laws.

M. Disturb plants and wildlife in any way, including climbing or placing objects in trees or bushes or attaching items to them without authorization of a Designated University Official.

N. Attempt to engage in any of the above offenses.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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§ 100014. Signs, Posters, Placards, Banners, Handbills, Displays/Structures.

Non-affiliates' ability to speak and communicate on campus adds to the vibrant exchange of ideas at the University. At the same time, reasonable content-neutral regulations regarding the time, place, and manner of such speech help preserve University property for the functions for which it is dedicated.

A. No non-affiliate shall carry, transport or use signs, posters, placards or banners exceeding thirty inches (30″) by thirty inches (30″) in size, in or on any University property unless prior written permission has been obtained from Designated University Official.

1. The size of the handles or supports for such signs, posters, placards, or banners shall be limited to one-fourth inch (1/4″) in thickness by three-fourths inch (3/4″) in width and shall extend no more than eighteen inches (18″) beyond a single exterior edge of such signs, posters, placards or banners.

2. All such handles or supports shall be made of wood without exception.

B. No non-affiliate shall, on University property, without authorization from the Designated University Official: in any way affix, fasten, or attach to the premises any signs, posters, placards or banners; nor shall they be self-supporting and placed for display; nor leaned against any wall, partition or other portion of University property.

C. No non-affiliate shall carry signs, posters, placards or banners in a way that obstructs or interferes with the normal movement of any vehicular traffic or pedestrian movement on University property.

D. No non-affiliate shall post or affix, or cause to be posted or affixed, on any University property any handbill, circular, booklet, card, pamphlet, sheet or written or printed notice except in such locations and in the time and manner explicitly established by the University for such purpose, without prior authorization of the Designated University Official.

E. No non-affiliate shall distribute any written or printed matter in violation of established campus directives regarding time, place and manner.

F. No non-affiliate shall erect any structure or display, or bring a structure or display on to University property without prior written authorization from the Designated University Official. For purposes of this paragraph, “structure or display” means any object larger than two feet in any dimension that is intended to be placed or displayed in a public area, or is left unattended in a public area. It does not include objects entirely supported or carried by a single person that do not extend more than one foot from that person (e.g., a signboard supported over someone's shoulders).

G. Where the Designated University Official is permitted to authorize exceptions to the regulations set forth in this section, the criteria for such authorization shall be content-neutral and specified in advance.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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§ 100015. Weapons.

No non-affiliate shall, on University property, carry upon his/her person or have in his/her possession or under his/her control any Dangerous Weapon. For purposes of this Section, “Dangerous Weapon” means and includes, but is not limited to:

A. Any firearm in violation of the Gun-Free School Zone Act of 1995, California Penal Code section 626.9.

B. Any knife having a blade two and one-half inches or more in length.

C. Any folding knife with a blade that locks into place.

D. Any ice pick or similar sharp tool that can be used as a stabbing implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.

E. Any razor with an unguarded blade.

F. Any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or device capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.

G. Any dirk or dagger.

H. Any taser, stun gun, or other similar electronic device.

I. Any instrument that expels a metallic projectile such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, CO2 pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun.

This section shall not apply to a duly appointed peace officer as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with section 830 of the California Penal Code), a full-time paid peace officer of another state or the federal government who is carrying out official duties while in this state, a person summoned by any officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace while the person is actually engaged in assisting any officer, a security guard authorized to carry a loaded firearm pursuant to California Penal Code section 12031 or to an honorably retired peace officer authorized to carry a concealed or loaded firearm pursuant to California Penal Code sections 12027(a) or (i), or California Penal Code section 12031(b)(1) or (8), or a member of the military forces of this state or the United States who is engaged in the performance of his or her duties This section shall not apply if, at the time of the alleged violation, the instrument or device alleged to be a Dangerous Weapon was in good faith carried upon the person or in his/her custody or control for use in his/her lawful occupation or employment.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 924405, Education Code. Reference: Section 92440.5, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-17-2008; operative 10-28-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 92440.5 (Register 2008, No. 42).

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APPENDIX A

Designated Positions	Disclosure Category

	

Member of the Governing Board		1, 2
Data & Tools Advisory Board Member		3
Community Engagement Advisory Board Member		2
Executive Director		1, 2
Attorney (all levels)		1, 2
C.E.A. (all levels)		1, 2
Manager (all levels)		1, 2
Supervisor (all levels)		1, 2
Analyst (all levels)		2
Information Technology Manager (all levels)		3
Information Technology Specialist (all levels)		3
Information Technology Associate (all levels)		3
Research Data Specialist (all levels)		1, 2
Information Officer (all levels)		2
Consultants/New positions		*
		

* Consultants/new positions shall be included in the list of designated positions and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following limitation:
The Executive Director may determine in writing that a particular consultant or new position, although a “designated position,” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to comply fully with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's or new position's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The Executive Director's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code. (Gov. Code Sec. 81008.)

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History

1. New appendix filed 7-9-2024; operative 8-8-2024 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 5-21-2024 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2024, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 4-28-2026; operative 4-28-2026 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 3-13-2026 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2026, No. 18).

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APPENDIX B

Disclosure Categories

Category 1:

Designated positions in this category shall disclose interests in real property of the type to be purchased or leased by the C2C for its use.

Category 2:

Designated positions in this category shall disclose investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments) if the business entity or source provides leased facilities, products, equipment, vehicles, machinery or services (including training or consulting services) of the type utilized by the C2C.

Category 3:

Designated positions in this category shall disclose investments and business positions in business entities and sources of income (including receipt of gifts, loans, and travel payments) if the business entity or source provides information technology or telecommunications goods, products or services including computer hardware or software companies, computer consultant services, IT training companies, data processing firms and media services.

Credits

History

1. New appendix filed 7-9-2024; operative 8-8-2024 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 5-21-2024 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2024, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 4-28-2026; operative 4-28-2026 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 3-13-2026 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2026, No. 18).

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§ 101000. Conflict of Interest Code.

The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code, which can be incorporated by reference in an agency's code. After public notice and hearing, the standard code may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act.

Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendices, designating positions and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict of interest code of the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (“C2C”).

The Executive Director must file their statement of economic interests electronically with the Fair Political Practices Commission. All other individuals holding designated positions must file their statements with C2C. All statements must be made available for public inspection and reproduction under Government Code Section 81008.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 81008, 87300 and 87306, Government Code. Reference: Section 87302, Government Code.

History

1.New division 11 (chapter 1), chapter 1 (section 101000 and appendices A and B) and new section filed 7-9-2024; operative 8-8-2024 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 5-21-2024 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2024, No. 28).

2. Amendment filed 4-28-2026; operative 4-28-2026 pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, section 18750(d). Approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission 3-13-2026 and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 87311 (Register 2026, No. 18).